The Nashua Care Riders have officially embarked on their gruelling journey from Bloemfontein to Wellington, with the hero cyclists participating in this year’s Munga Equipe!
Known as one of the toughest races on Earth, the over 1 000km race takes place in the scorching hot Karoo sun, and can be completed with a team of five determined riders, or if you’re brave or daring enough, it can be done solo!
Having begun on November 27, the race will conclude on December 2, with the majority of the path taking place in what one may call an ‘unwelcoming and slightly inhospitable’ climate.
A member of each team completes one section of the race before they all cross the finish line together on the final day.
Although the mission may seem impossible, the Nashua Care Riders have chosen to accept it, with all funds raised from the race to be invested into the Education of the Middelburg Care Village’s children.
If you wish to support the passionate and energetic Care Riders, click the following link: SUPPORT!
The initiative is not only one of the most amazing acts of charity in Middelburg, but the world, and should be supported in every feasible way, as these riders are putting their minds, bodies and spirits on the line for something they believe in.
Without further adieu, meet the Nashua Care Riders taking part at the 2024 edition of the Munga.
Solo Care Riders
- Bertus Haring
- André Brandmuller
- Johan Odendaal
- Johan Janse van Rensburg
- Thiesa Janse van Rensburg
Care Riders Group 1
- Stage 1 – Corné Ferreira
- Stage 2 – Willie van Straaten
- Stage 3 – JP De Morney
- Stage 4 – Deriek Swart
- Stage 5 – PC Nell
- Team Manager – Herman Steyn
Care Riders Group 2
- Stage 1 – Tammy Wilkinson
- Stage 2 – Petro Erasmus
- Stage 3 – Catherine Juon
- Stage 4 – Jennifer Blenkinsop
- Stage 5 – Mike Blenkinsop
- Team Manager – Frans Erasmus and Marina Blenkinsop
Care Riders Group 3
- Stage 1 – Nhlanhla Mabena
- Stage 2 – Bongani Kola
- Stage 3 – Muzi Khumalo
- Stage 4 – Jan Montshioa
- Stage 5 – Andries Sebona
- Team Manager – Nathi Nkosi
Once again, residents and readers are urged to show their SUPPORT!
@middelburgobserver The Nashua Care Riders are taking part in the Munga Equipe! Riding over 1 000km for the Middelburg Care Village, support them by using the following link: www.givengain.com/campaign/cycling-for-education-at-the-hardest-mtb-race-in-the-world
