Cyclists and endurance riders, the time has come!

What am I on about? The legendary Munga Grit Tankwa route will now be alternating every second year, making 2025 your last opportunity to tackle this epic course before it returns in 2027. If you’ve ever dreamed of testing your limits in one of South Africa’s most unforgiving yet stunning landscapes, this is your moment.

A True Endurance Challenge!

The Tankwa isn’t just another cycling race. It’s a punishing 230km or 500km single-stage, semi-supported endurance challenge that pushes riders to their absolute limits. Set against the vast, rugged terrain of the Tankwa Karoo, competitors will face extreme heat, brutal climbs, and the harsh beauty of one of the country’s most remote regions.

With five strategically placed race villages along the route offering food, a place to rest, and mechanical support, riders must rely on their own grit and determination to complete this daunting course. This goes far beyond an endurance race. It’s about conquering the elements, yourself, and the unforgiving Tankwa terrain.

This year's race takes place between April 11-13 in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in sunny South Africa, situated, roughly, at the midpoint between Clavinia, Sutherland, and Clanwilliam on the border between the Northern- and Western Cape.

If you’re ready to take on this legendary challenge, don’t wait – there are no second chances until 2027!

Renamed the Munga Grit Tankwa, this Ultimate Team Cycling Challenge may have a new name, but it is still the same epic adventure!

Yes, that's correct, the Munga Equipe Series is officially relaunching as The Munga Squad Series, bringing an even more exhilarating, team-focused gravel cycling experience to riders across the country. If you and your team are looking for the ultimate test of endurance, teamwork, and strategy, this is your chance to prove your squad’s strength on the dirt roads!

What is the Munga Squad Series?

Designed for gravel grinders, road cyclists, mountain bikers, and even e-bikers, the Munga Squad Series is an electrifying 100km-130km team-based endurance race. This event involves navigating tricky mountain bike trails, but beyond that, it’s about tackling long distances, working together, and pushing through the pain as a squad.

Why Enter?

Firstly, this is an unmatched Team-Building Experience. Whether you’re a corporate team aiming to strengthen your bond, a cycling club looking to prove your endurance, or a group of friends seeking a shared challenge, this event is designed to bring people together.

Challenge Your Rivals Want to settle a score? Call out another company, cycling club, or friend group and see who dominates the gravel!

Ride for Glory & Bragging Rights With Men’s, Ladies’, and Mixed Teams categories and epic prizes up for grabs, your squad could be the champions of the dirt roads!

But above all, this race offers a unique and unforgettable ride: This event is not about individual results – it’s about riding together, supporting each other, and crossing the finish line as a team.

How It Works:

Teams consist of five riders. There are Men's Teams, Women's Teams and Mixed Teams, with a minimum od two riders of the opposite sex.

In order to conquer the challenge, at least four of the five riders must finish together. Which means that teamwork is ultra-important,

About the Event

The route starts and finishes near Alfa Petro Port Arms, featuring stunning, open gravel roads.

Entry Fees: Early Bird: R2,500 per team (five riders); Standard: R3,000 per team (five riders).

What's included in the entry fee? Access to start/finish transition areas. Full nutrition and hydration support. Medical backup on route. Bespoke finisher’s medal, and an exclusive team goodie bag

Who Should Enter?

Corporate teams looking for the ultimate team-building challenge, cycling clubs eager to test their squad’s endurance and unity, groups of friends and families looking for an unforgettable adventure, or businesses ready to challenge industry competitors and prove their strength

Are You Ready to Take on the Challenge?

We dare corporate teams, cycling clubs, and groups of friends to enter The Munga Squad Series! Call out your rivals, assemble your squad, and battle it out on the gravel for ultimate bragging rights.

Assemble your team.Take on the challenge.Conquer the gravel!

Entries are limited to just 100 teams (500 riders), so don’t wait – secure your spot today!

Tag your teammates, challenge your competitors, and let’s make this the ultimate squad showdown!

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Experience the Grit Tankwa Challenge: Your final chance until 2027!