Sports Desk
LESOTHO is hosting the oldest hard enduro motorbike race in the world this weekend. Namibia’s current intercontinental champ, Quinton Zandre van Rooyen, is participating and riding amongst world title competitors.
The lowest elevation that riders will be at, at the Motul Roof of Africa, is 1,400m.
Among the crowds was the newly elected Prime Minister of Lesotho, the right honourable Sam Matekane. A self-confessed petrolhead and ex-Off Road racing driver, he is a big fan of the Roof of Africa. Combined with the excellent turnout of local fans, the future certainly looks good for the Mother of Hard Enduro.
With his victory in the premier GOLD FIM African Continental Championship Van Rooyen became the first ever Namibian racer to be crowned African Intercontinental Champion.
