What if you could ride the most iconic mountain bike route in South Africa — without the race clock, without the pressure, and with a glass of wine waiting for you at the end of each day? 

Welcome to The Tour.

October is the Karoo at its finest. Golden light. Cool mornings. Roads that go forever.

The Tour takes place 10 – 16 October 2026 — six days of fully supported, self-paced riding along the full Munga race route from Bloemfontein to Wellington. This is not a race. It's a journey, and there is a very meaningful difference.

Every day you roll out onto the legendary Munga roads... the same passes, farm tracks, and Karoo stretches that define South Africa's most iconic ultra-endurance race .. with three support vehicles, daily snack stops, and absolutely nowhere to be except exactly where you are.

Every evening you arrive to a farm-cooked meal, fine wines, and a real bed. The farmers who host the Munga race villages cook for you. The same people who have watched thousands of exhausted riders roll through their farms will sit with you, share their stories, and make you feel completely at home in the middle of nowhere.

Six days. Fully supported. Completely unforgettable. Limited spots available.

This is the Munga route,the best parts of it, from Bloemfontein to Wellington. ridden over six days at your own pace, fully supported, fully fed, and fully immersed in the raw beauty of the Karoo. This is not a race. This is a journey. And there is a very big difference.

Each day you roll out onto the same legendary roads that Munga racers have suffered, crawled, and triumphed on. You'll ride the iconic Ouberg Pass. You'll tackle Razzle Dazzle and Bo-Swaarmoed. You'll cross the same vast, silent landscapes that have broken and rebuilt some of the toughest riders in the country. But when the day is done, you won't be collapsing into a sleeping bag on a race village floor.

You'll be sitting down to a farm-cooked meal, prepared by the very farmers who host the Munga race villages. You'll have fine wines to wash the dust down. You'll have a real bed waiting for you. Three support vehicles will be on the road with you all day — one ahead of the first rider, one behind the last, one roving in between — so no one ever feels alone out there.

This is the Munga as it was always meant to be experienced first. A recce of the soul, not just the route. A chance to understand every climb, every farm, every stretch of silence before you decide to race it — or simply to fall in love with it all over again.

Six days. Bloemfontein to Wellington. The Karoo, the Winelands, and everything in between. 

Entries are limited. This one fills up fast.

RACE INFORMATION: 

• RACE DATE: 28-30 August 2026
• Entry Limits: 200 for 50 hour riders
• Entry Costs: 

Early Bird: R 32 900

50 hour Normal Price: R 35 900

Day 0 – 10th Oct Arrive & Check in at Villa Rose Guest House, Bloemfontein

Day 1 – 11th Oct Bloemfontein to Van der Kloof dam (WP1, WP2, RV1)

Day 2 – 12th Oct Van der Kloofdam to Britstown (WP3, WP4, RV2)

Day 3 – 13th Oct Britstown to Loxton (WP5, WP6, RV3)

Day 4 – 14th Oct Loxton to Sutherland (WP7, Fraserburg, WP8, RV4)

Day 5 – 15th Oct Sutherland to Da Doer Padstal (JoJo1, WP9)

Day 6 – 16th Oct Da Doer Padstal to Doolhof Wines (WP10, RV5/Ceres, Finish)

Day 7 – 17th Oct From Doolhof Wines – Return home

PAYMENT: 

• Options: Card or EFT via the online portal. Follow payment instructions carefully.
• Deadline: Pay within 24 hours, or the entry will lapse.

CONFIRMATION:

• Entry confirmation will be emailed after payment.

SUBSITUTION:

Cancellation Process

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to The Munga at [email protected] and [email protected]. The date of receipt will determine the applicable terms.

Cancellation More Than 8 Weeks Before the Event

If a rider cancels more than 8 weeks before the event start date:

• The rider will be eligible for either:
  • A credit of up to 75% toward a future official Munga event
• The exact amount retained will be reasonable and based on costs already incurred
• Credits are valid for 12 months and subject to event availability
• A rider can only defer an entry once

Cancellation Between 4 and 8 Weeks Before the Event: If cancellation occurs between 4 and 8 weeks before the event:

• The rider may receive a partial credit (up to 50%)
• The retained portion of the fee will reflect:
  • Costs already incurred
  • The likelihood of filling the rider’s place

 Cancellation Within 4 Weeks of the Event: If a rider cancels within 4 weeks of the event:

A reasonable cancellation fee will apply, which may be up to 100% of the entry fee

However, if the rider’s place is successfully filled, a partial refund or credit may be considered

 Rider Substitutions

Substitutions may be requested up to 2-3 weeks before the event

Approval will not be unreasonably withheld

An administration fee will apply, based on actual processing costs (typically 25% to 50%)

The substitute rider must complete all entry requirements

Transfers and Credits

Entry fees are not transferable to another rider outside of the approved substitution process

Approved credits may be used for any official Munga event, subject to availability

Discretion and Fairness

The Munga reserves the right to make decisions in exceptional circumstances.
All decisions will be made in line with the principles of fairness, reasonableness, and applicable law, including the Consumer Protection Act.

ROUTE & TIMING:

• Start Time: Each day you will start at around 6:00-7:00
• Route Maps: GPX and route file will be published and sent one week before the Tour

POST TOUR:

Medals and badges are handed out when everyone finishes at Doolhof Wine Estate

MORE INFORMATION:

THIS IS A TOUR NOT A RACE

• Jack Black will accompany the riders each day.
• Riders are welcome to cycle at their own pace — every rider will be fully supported.
• Three support vehicles will be deployed: one ahead of the first rider, one behind the last rider, and one roving in between.
• Mini waterpoints with snacks and sandwiches will be set up daily, with brunch or lunch stops planned at the official Munga WPs/RVs wherever possible.
• The intention is to set off very early (between 04:00 and 06:00) and finish by 17:00–18:00 each evening, ensuring enough time to enjoy a hot shower, followed by dinner and wine together, as we reflect on the day’s experiences.
• Please note that this is a tour, not a race — just in case there’s any confusion.

  RACE RULES