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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Munga – a 1000km, single-stage race will elevate the sport of mountain biking (MTB) by giving these sports enthusiasts a prize to be excited about \u2013 one that has never been offered before!<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Munga offers more than just a race, it\u2019s a test against the toughest of external elements and against the human body, but most importantly, it\u2019s a game changer,\u201d says Alex Harris, renowned explorer, athlete, founder of Xplore Authentic Experiences and Race Director of The Munga. \u201cWith The Munga\u2019s prize money significantly more that of current event prizes, it is a massive leap for the sport and one that we hope will bring greater recognition to the sport and to the racer in all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a first for the world, The Munga has introduced a two-person team, single stage mountain bike race that will take place from the 3rd of December 2014. The intense, 1000km route for The Munga\u2019s inaugural race will start in Bloemfontein, leading riders through vast distances across the Karoo, and conclude at the finish line at the Waterford Wine Estate, in the heart of Stellenbosch. The route has been designed to combine endurance, experience and strategy to satisfy those riding enthusiasts looking for a compelling story. It is set to take riders through some of South Africa\u2019s lesser travelled paths – a trail that showcases South Africa\u2019s remoteness \u2013 while testing the strongest of wills.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe world is not short of tough things to do. It\u2019s short of tough people willing to tackle tough things. And this is set to be one of the toughest races on earth. Do you have what it takes to compete in The Munga and win your share of a million dollars?\u201d concludes Harris.<\/p>\n