The Munga Is on My Radar THE TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH
There are those who find my passion for mountain bike races difficult to understand. Pushing the mind and body to the limit every few months isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time, but I love it. It’s a chance to see what I’m made of, to keep fighting despite overwhelming odds. That’s why The Munga has caught my eye. Famed endurance athlete, Alex Harris, founded The Munga mountain bike race in 2015. Harris has a simple philosophy: Only through adversity do we come to terms with who we really are. The Munga, a 1000-km, single-stage race across the heart of South Africa in the middle of summer, embodies this idea. Since its inaugural race, the event has quickly become one of the most infamous in the MTB community. Dubbed “the toughest race on earth,” The Munga traverses some of the most difficult terrain south of the equator. Unlike other classes of race, riders don’t receive outside support and can’t mail themselves packages of supplies. Race officials provide water, food, and mechanical assistance along the route, but everything else has to be carried on your bike from start to finish. It’s designed to push riders to their absolute limit.
At last year’s race, Marco Martins finished first, in a record- breaking 58 hours. For reference, riders are given five days
to complete The Munga. Watching his impressive performance put this
race on my radar. I’m always looking for a new challenge and a chance to travel to new and beautiful locations. Perhaps this year I’ll book my tickets to South Africa and give The Munga a go myself. I don’t promise I’ll break Martin’s record, but that’s the thing about mountain bike racing — you never know what you’re capable of until you try.
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INGREDIENTS
• 4 eggs • 4 ounces bacon • 4 portions fresh, not instant, ramen noodles • 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded 3. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain, chop, and set aside. Chop remaining scallions. 4. Once the broth is done directions. Divide noodles among 4 bowls and cover with broth. Add shredded turkey, chopped scallions, chopped bacon, and an egg to each bowl. simmering, prepare the fresh noodles according to package
• 1 leftover turkey carcass • 6 scallions, divided • 8 slices ginger • 6 dried shiitake mushrooms • 16 cups water
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DIRECTIONS
1. Remove most of the meat
from the turkey carcass, shred, and set aside. Put carcass in a large stockpot, along with 3 scallions, ginger, mushrooms, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 hours. saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove pot from heat and let sit for 4 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool.
2. Place eggs in a small
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