The Munga - The Toughest Race On Earth

[90 Inch]

Just reached 40 Deg and a stiff little breeze has pitched up, obviously it's a head wind

 

 

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[Stretch]

these pictures..... but.....

[Andrew Steer]

Can't believe Brandon Stewart hasn't mad a plan to offload that backpack... madness surely to carry that weight on your body 

[WernerLouwBosman]

Can't believe Brandon Stewart hasn't mad a plan to offload that backpack... madness surely to carry that weight on your body 

Apart from the weight on the body, most of that weight goes straight down, meaning WAY more pressure on your tjommie. It is like being fatter, without having a bigger bum.

 

I have made this mistake on a 1100km gravelroad trip...

[V12man]

Can't believe Brandon Stewart hasn't mad a plan to offload that backpack... madness surely to carry that weight on your body 

Did you think drugs cheats were smart?????

[Long Wheel Base]

Speaking of BS, I see he has left the stop that most seem to be having a well deserved rest at.

[NixM]

Did you think drugs cheats were smart?????

Those who don't get caught are smart.

[Guest]

 

 

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That is Sbu in the top photo. He is from a very rural area outside Wartburg About 5 years ago he pitched up at the Wartburg classic 45Km MTB race on an old road bike. After about 10 punctures the sweep brought him home ,we all  smiled at his naivety but acknowledged his determination. The following year he pitched up on a borrowed MTB and did ok. He then started joining us on a few MTB rides in the area, always with an old pair of army boots for shoes.

He organised a bike from a local farmer and started doing very well in the races. He would sometimes come past my house exhausted and I'd ask " hey Sbu where you been?" " Mr.Mark I went to Muden dam"  he'd say.( thats about a 200Km ride.) on pap and water. After a chow he'd ride another 30km home. I gave him a lift to a few events and always noticed he never ate. I had to force him to accept a meal after the races because he said he did not want us to think he was there just to get a hand out.

 

The first 2 races he podiumed he came to my house to give me his medal that he won.  I refused because I did not do the race. I found he then left the medal at my door later that day. He did the same for the farmer, Guy,  who also helped him.  By then he had hooked up  with Martin and joined the Change a life academy where he now excels.

 

 Another time after Hill2hill he offered to buy me a coke. When we got to the team vehicle they told him they were leaving. He said I must take the money he was going to use to buy the coke- it was R200 note. When I refused he was very upset and said I was hurting his heart because he wanted to gift me, R200 is a lot of money for someone who has very little, I was really humbled.

 

I hope he does well in his race.

[Rocket-Boy]

Did you think drugs cheats were smart?????

Hahaha!!!

Very sharp.

 

On a side note is Vaughn ever planning on letting up for a bit? He just keeps going it seems.

[V12man]

Those who don't get caught are smart.

ermmmm... NO... they got lucky - but their bodies will betray them in the end.....

 

[jmt.row]

That is Sbu in the top photo. He is from a very rural area outside Wartburg About 5 years ago he pitched up at the Wartburg classic 45Km MTB race on an old road bike. After about 10 punctures the sweep brought him home ,we all smiled at his naivety but acknowledged his determination. The following year he pitched up on a borrowed MTB and did ok. He then started joining us on a few MTB rides in the area, always with an old pair of army boots for shoes.

He organised a bike from a local farmer and started doing very well in the races. He would sometimes come past my house exhausted and I'd ask " hey Sbu where you been?" " Mr.Mark I went to Muden dam" he'd say.( thats about a 200Km ride.) on pap and water. After a chow he'd ride another 30km home. I gave him a lift to a few events and always noticed he never ate. I had to force him to accept a meal after the races because he said he did not want us to think he was there just to get a hand out.

 

The first 2 races he podiumed he came to my house to give me his medal that he won. I refused because I did not do the race. I found he then left the medal at my door later that day. He did the same for the farmer, Guy, who also helped him. By then he had hooked up with Martin and joined the Change a life academy where he now excels.

 

Another time after Hill2hill he offered to buy me a coke. When we got to the team vehicle they told him they were leaving. He said I must take the money he was going to use to buy the coke- it was R200 note. When I refused he was very upset and said I was hurting his heart because he wanted to gift me, R200 is a lot of money for someone who has very little, I was really humbled.

 

I hope he does well in his race.

Now that is a pimp story.

[eddy]

Did you think drugs cheats were smart?????

 

 

I think it was Tyler Hamilton that said that they were not drug tests but IQ tests.

 

You had to be very stupid to be caught...

[Odinson]

Are the riders responsible for navigating themselves or is there a clearly marked route?

 

Also, is it just district road or some single track too?

[Rocket-Boy]

I think it was Tyler Hamilton that said that they were not drug tests but IQ tests.

 

You had to be very stupid to be caught...

And now I have to read his book again after that reminder!

[Rocket-Boy]

Are the riders responsible for navigating themselves or is there a clearly marked route?

 

Also, is it just district road or some single track too?

All self navigation, from what I have seen mostly if not all district road with some nasty corrugations. 

Last year some people went quite badly off track so you have to be sharp in those regards.

[Gavmeister]

That is Sbu in the top photo. He is from a very rural area outside Wartburg About 5 years ago he pitched up at the Wartburg classic 45Km MTB race on an old road bike. After about 10 punctures the sweep brought him home ,we all smiled at his naivety but acknowledged his determination. The following year he pitched up on a borrowed MTB and did ok. He then started joining us on a few MTB rides in the area, always with an old pair of army boots for shoes.

He organised a bike from a local farmer and started doing very well in the races. He would sometimes come past my house exhausted and I'd ask " hey Sbu where you been?" " Mr.Mark I went to Muden dam" he'd say.( thats about a 200Km ride.) on pap and water. After a chow he'd ride another 30km home. I gave him a lift to a few events and always noticed he never ate. I had to force him to accept a meal after the races because he said he did not want us to think he was there just to get a hand out.

 

The first 2 races he podiumed he came to my house to give me his medal that he won. I refused because I did not do the race. I found he then left the medal at my door later that day. He did the same for the farmer, Guy, who also helped him. By then he had hooked up with Martin and joined the Change a life academy where he now excels.

 

Another time after Hill2hill he offered to buy me a coke. When we got to the team vehicle they told him they were leaving. He said I must take the money he was going to use to buy the coke- it was R200 note. When I refused he was very upset and said I was hurting his heart because he wanted to gift me, R200 is a lot of money for someone who has very little, I was really humbled.

 

I hope he does well in his race.

Hi Chainsaw,

 

Loved this story, so inspirational. I shared it on our cycling Facebook page, hope you are OK with that. Sbu has earned my respect and I'm now a keen follower.

 

Thanks for this.

 

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