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ought to you by Blunder last month: Last month in the feature that we researched and put together from info that we gleaned from all over the place on the new 2020 KTM model lineup, we said the following: “In addition, KTM introduced a big wheel 85cc to the model lineup.” As we all know, KTM had had a big wheel 85 for a long time. Sorry. This was a blunder and we have no idea how it happened, but get to your dealer and have a look. If you are looking for a MX rocket for your junior rider, these are always a great choice. And, as they have for a long time, they come with smaller wheels for the little racers and bigger wheels for the larger peeps. www.ktm.com for your nearest dealer. Poskitt welcomed home after five years Dakar rider and global adventurer, Lyndon Poskitt, arrived back home to a hero’s welcome as fans flocked to meet him in Settle, Yorkshire, on the final day of his five-year lap of the globe. Poskitt originally set out in 2014 with a plan to lap the world within 18 months but it turns out that racing on every continent, competing in two Dakar rallies and covering 143,000 miles takes quite a bit longer. Last tear, he even raced The Roof Of Africa with KTM South Africa. “Getting home is a bit of a weight off to be honest,” Poskitt told us. “The last year or so I’ve been looking forward to getting back and that’s why I knew it was time. “I wanted to go to Africa but there was so much going on that I almost didn’t want to go but I knew I had to, to finish Races2Places. “People keep asking if I’m disappointed that it’s over – but it’s not over! For me, Races2Places was chapter one in my adventure life and now chapter two is coming.” If you’ve not followed Poskitt’s story his Races2Places project has seen him touring the world on an old KTM 690 Rally bike called ‘Basil’ – linking rally raid events with adventure rides. The trip has seen him racing as far afield as Australia, Africa, South America and even Mongolia. Along the way he’s fitted in two Dakars in the unsupported Malle Moto class, one of which resulted in a second-place finish, all while filming for YouTube. But surely it can’t all be over now? “People might think I rushed Africa a bit, especially towards the end but when you read the book you’ll know why. But I’ve done so much more than I expected. I never dreamed of going through 74 countries, or exploring the places I did. “I wouldn’t say no to racing Dakar again. I’ve got no plans but I’m an adventurous guy and I like riding motorbikes, so who knows? For now, I’ve got a lot more plans to continue with the videos. “There’ll be more racing and more adventure but it’ll be different. I’ve got an exciting racing project to announce for January, then there will be more adventures later in the year but they’ll be much shorter in duration – maybe only a couple of weeks.” And the immediate future? “I’ve got a very patient fiancée to see and a wedding to plan!” distributed by 4 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019

ADVENTURE RALLY -SOUTH AFRICA 2019- KTM ADVENTURE RALLY 5 - 8 SEPTEMBER CLARENS On a KTM ADVENTURE RALLY you will discover the true meaning of ADVENTURE and what it means to embrace the KTM spirit. Charging down epic dirt roads, powering through unchartered forests, conquering extreme riding territory and sharing it all with like minded riders. From the moment you arrive the ADVENTURE has begun. Non-stop action, insane outrides, diverse terrain, discovering new limits and all packed into 1 ADVENTURE, the ultimate ADVENTURE - the KTM ADVENTURE RALLY. Limited space available for this epic event, visit our website for entries or contact your nearest dealer. KTMreadytorace.co.za Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations! The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost. Photo: ZCMC