South African humour meets heart-stopping action
Wade Young believes the episode can introduce new viewers to the world of hard enduro through laughter.
In November 2012, a young motorbike racer from KwaZulu-Natal rocked the world of endurance motorbike racing with his epic debut, becoming the youngest-ever Roof of Africa champion in Lesotho.
Now 27, Wade Young, has become world-famous for his exceptional talent.
He recently joined forces with the Goliath’s in their latest ‘Giving It Gears with Jason Goliath’ episode.
Together, they blend the riveting nature of endurance motorbike racing with South African humour, delivering an exciting experience for audiences worldwide.
When discussing his time shooting the episode, Young described his time on the show as ‘an unreal experience,’ highlighting how naturally funny and easy-going the Goliaths are, making him feel right at home in front of the camera. “It was a lot different to what I am used to being at the race,” acknowledges Young.
When sharing how he balanced the intense world of hard enduro racing with humour, Young noted that “…it plays well with each other. Everyone can relate to humour.”
He believes the episode can introduce new viewers to the world of hard enduro through laughter.
In the episode, Wade pushes his limits in hard-enduro racing, a discipline that requires rigorous mental preparation.
“In my day-to-day training, I am analysing my skills and improving my fitness. On race weekends or any challenges in life, I try to gather as much data and info around what I am doing to put my skills to use in the best way possible.”
He enjoyed his time on the show. “Chatting to them when the cameras weren’t rolling, genuinely good guys with big ambitions and goals in life. As funny as they are, they have a great understanding of people and how life works.”
There were plenty of funny and unexpected moments during filming.
“Nicholas Goliath sucked the petrol out of my tank and he got a bit in his mouth, I know exactly how it tastes and he played it off well.”
Wade hopes the show will encourage people to get out and go on adventures, to see Sani Pass and what the country has to offer.
Experience all the excitement and action by tuning in to the ‘Giving it Gears with Jason Goliath’ episode on November 8, 2023.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
