Wade Young eyes another Roof of Africa title
It promises to be a good test for both man and motorcycle.
The 50th edition of the Roof of Africa, sponsored by Motul, is set to get under way in Lesotho next week Wednesday (15th).
Wade Young of Paddock, who rides for Sherco LiquiMoly Racing, will be pushing for a third title.
He won in 2012 when he was only 16 and again two years later.
In the years he hasn’t won, he has either been very close, had some bad luck, or been injured.
The ‘Roof’ is one of the oldest off-road races in the world and has earned the title of ‘The Mother of Hard Enduro’.
It finishes next Saturday (18th) and also serves as the final round of the Red Bull Hard Enduro Series for the year.
The three-day race attracts overseas interest and regular participation from a large contingent of international competitors as well as pro and amateur local riders.
Defending champion Graham Jarvis (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna) is scheduled to return, as is last year’s runner-up Alfred Gomez Cantero (Red Bull KTM).
World Junior SuperEnduro champion Blake Gutzeit (Bidvest bLU cRU Yamaha) and his brother Jade Gutzeit, the winner way back in 2003, will also be in the mix.
Jade is riding for Alfie Cox KTM Motul Racing.
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Other riders with South Coast connections include Scott Bouverie of Harding, riding for Brother Leadertread KTM. He placed third last year.
Kyle Flanagan of Paddock is a keen competitor, riding for Bidvest bLU cRU Yamaha.
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