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<strong>NOVEMBER</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
NATIONAL ENDURO<br />
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IN THIS ISSUE:<br />
<strong>2021</strong> MX DES NATIONS - SLOVENIA PART 3<br />
RALLYE DU MAROC - NORTH VS SOUTH<br />
LINEX JUNIORS <strong>AND</strong> LOTS MORE...<br />
Suzuki DL650<br />
TESTED
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THE ULTIMATE<br />
ADVENTURE HELMET.<br />
GO WILD<br />
X.WED2<br />
MORE COMFORT<br />
EMERGENCY STRAP V2<br />
MORE VENTILATION<br />
NEW LINING<br />
PEAK EXTENDOR<br />
The new X.WED 2 comes in more Shell sizes: 3 shell and 4 EPS liner<br />
sizes fit options combine more compact dimensions with outstanding fit<br />
and comfort.<br />
New Emergency Strap System: built into each cheek pad, the new<br />
Emergency Strap System V2 was a re-thinking to allow easier and gentle<br />
access to an injured rider’s head by the trained medical personnel.<br />
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Intro. Keeping the wheels turning...<br />
October Issue <strong>2021</strong><br />
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After a great ride, Jim and Clark are sitting at the bar bench racing getting progressively<br />
drunker.<br />
After ordering one more beer, Clark turns to Jim and says: “How about a competition?”<br />
Jim says: “Alright, what is it?” Clark downs his fresh beer and says:<br />
“First one to race across the parking lot and jump clear over my bakkie gets drinks<br />
from the loser for a month.” Jim thinks about it for a second, looks over at Clark, who is<br />
clearly drunker than him, and smugly says: “All right, you’re on.”<br />
The two men head out into the parking lot and line up at the furthest end. On the word<br />
“go” they take off running. They’re neck and neck until the truck, where they both jump.<br />
Clark easily clears it, jumping incredibly high.<br />
Jim slams straight into the side of it, hits his head and gets knocked out.<br />
The wife walks outside, shaking her head, looks at Clark and says: “You know what<br />
Superman? You’re a real Knob when you’re drunk.”<br />
Have a great riding month!<br />
NEXT MONTH<br />
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KMSA’s Bikewise division now<br />
official AGV importers and<br />
distributors.<br />
We heard rumours at the beginning of the year<br />
that Bikewise might be the new importers and<br />
distributors of AGV helmets. The brand was well<br />
supported by Motana many years ago and then<br />
all went a little bit quiet with the next importer<br />
taking over. Bikewise is known for growing<br />
brands in South Africa with excellent stock<br />
holding, fair pricing and proper aftersales service<br />
and fortunately for the AGV brand they saw its<br />
potential and made a bid for it and got it. We do<br />
foresee AGV being a force to reckoned with in the<br />
motorcycle industry again in the very near future.<br />
For more information or to find your nearest<br />
stockist 011 566 0333 or email wyatt@kmsa.co.za<br />
New Race Technician joins<br />
Husqvarna SA<br />
We all know that this is a dynamic<br />
company that recognises and<br />
nurtures young talent. Recently a<br />
vacancy became available for a Race<br />
Mechanic/Technician and had this to<br />
say:<br />
“Husqvarna motorcycles wishes to<br />
welcome Junior “Pritchard” Ngwenya<br />
onboard as our esteemed race<br />
technician.<br />
Junior has been working within the<br />
dealer network for the past 15 years<br />
and has come on board as the official<br />
race technician for the Rockstar<br />
Energy Husqvarna race team. His<br />
experience is second to none and his<br />
attention to detail is something we,<br />
as a company, appreciate beyond<br />
measure. We look forward to sharing<br />
many championships with Junior at<br />
the helm of the technical side of our<br />
race machines.”<br />
Print! Adventure Tank Pads…<br />
The Guys from Trickbitz have just unpacks a<br />
selection of tank pads specifically designed to<br />
fit most ADV models. Your tank is vulnerable<br />
to all kinds of scratches and bumps – a tank<br />
pad is always a good idea. Great designs –<br />
and they seem to be good, affordable quality.<br />
www.trickbitz.co.za for your nearest stockist.
SHIFT<br />
PERSPECTIVE<br />
KTM 300 EXC TPI 2022<br />
The KTM 300 EXC TPI is one of the most recognized names at the sharp end<br />
of hard enduro. With a bulletproof, fuel-injected 2-stroke engine churning out<br />
masses of low-down torque and top-end fury, it‘s the ideal companion when<br />
tackling difficult terrain. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.KTM.COM<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the<br />
applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations! The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the<br />
production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
Photo: R. Schedl / KISKA GmbH
GIVI TREKKER OUTBACK Aluminium<br />
cases and top box:<br />
Stash your stuff: We all like our bikes to be multifunctional<br />
and look good at the same time and the<br />
GIVI TREKKER Outback series is properly functional<br />
and looks fantastic too. The full-aluminium square<br />
structure with natural finish echoes the typical<br />
“Adventure” design of the OUTBACK luggage series<br />
from GIVI.<br />
The contrasting angular profiles and bumpers in<br />
black techno-polymer add to the style. The top<br />
case attaches to the motorcycle using a Monokey<br />
plate and is able to comfortably hold 2 modular or<br />
full-face helmets in the top case. It also offers the<br />
possibility to attach objects or other bags on top<br />
of the lid, thanks to the 4 upper strap loops. The<br />
Trekker Outback side-case, with aluminium structure<br />
and inner profiled aluminium reinforcements is also<br />
equipped with the Cam-Side fitting system in diecast<br />
aluminium and inserts in reinforced<br />
techno-polymer and are available to purchase as a<br />
pair of side-cases, (one on the left and one on the<br />
right), supplied with matching lock cylinders plus<br />
a third matching lock cylinder to be mounted in a<br />
suitable separate top-case. The recommended retail<br />
on the 42lt Top Case is available from R7 500 and<br />
the 37lt side cases at R14 000 per set including VAT<br />
and the fitting brackets are sold separately.<br />
www.dmd.co.za for stockists..<br />
Bike Tyre Warehouse Cape Town<br />
BTW really is a force to be reckoned with, with<br />
a passionate and driven Boss Man moving and<br />
adapting as and when the market requires. They<br />
opened a store in Cape Town about a year ago or<br />
so and have really being making waves down there.<br />
Recently BTW Cape Town moved to Montague<br />
Gardens to be able to better service the market in<br />
the Cape. The new franchise store owner Dana is a<br />
passionate biker who has relocated from JHB to CT<br />
for the sole purpose of ensuring the growth of the<br />
BTW brand in the Western Cape. They are situated<br />
on the corner of Freedom and Montague Drive Unit<br />
B2A, Spearhead Business Park, Montague Gardens,<br />
Cape Town, 7441 and you can contact Dana on<br />
072 820 4990 or email him at<br />
cpt@biketyrewarehouse.com<br />
Photos: R. Schedl, H. Mitterbauer husqvarna-motorcycles.com<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations!<br />
The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.
Photos: R. Schedl, H. Mitterbauer husqvarna-motorcycles.com<br />
Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations!<br />
The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.<br />
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The road quickly disappears<br />
behind you as you turn off<br />
the asphalt and engage offroad<br />
ride mode on the fly. the mighty<br />
single powers you smoothly<br />
along the trail. With its<br />
cutting-edge electronics and<br />
nimble chassis, you’re<br />
ready to take on any terrain<br />
you choose.<br />
7 4 h p<br />
701<br />
E n d u r o<br />
Lean angle traction control<br />
2 ride modes<br />
21"/18" wheels<br />
Versatility<br />
without<br />
compromise.
WORX introduces the Slammer.<br />
The most innovative Brushless Hammer Drill since<br />
the invention of the cordless drill., this his new<br />
arrival drills into wood, metal, plastic, masonry, and<br />
concrete… Which probably means that you can fix a<br />
Harley with it.<br />
Called the Slammerfor a good reason, they say that<br />
this powerful 20-volt cordless hammer drill will get<br />
more done, easier, and faster. The brushless motor<br />
technology delivers 50 percent longer runtime, 25<br />
percent more power and 10X longer motor lifetime.<br />
A variable 2-speed design covers a wide range of<br />
drilling, fastening and hammer drilling applications,<br />
the fitted LED light is great for dark areas with a<br />
handy 20 sec LED delay after the trigger is released.<br />
The Expandable Power 20V battery is<br />
interchangeable with other WORX tools the only<br />
cordless tool platform that uses the same battery<br />
to power their 20V and 40V tools. To view the full<br />
range of WORX products, and view the videos go<br />
to www.worxtools.co.za, WORX is a leading brand<br />
at Vermont Sales and is available from all leading<br />
outlets countrywide, for more information contact,<br />
Vermont Sales on 011 314 7711 or visit their web<br />
site www.vermontsales.co.za Trade enquiries<br />
welcome<br />
Get all your Pro-X and All Balls<br />
products from GAME SERVICES…<br />
The store that has absolutely everything and the<br />
kitchen also stocks just about everything in the<br />
Pro-X catalogue.<br />
All the fuelling system parts from air filters, main<br />
jets, pilot jets to carburettor rebuild kits and<br />
throttle cables. All the clutch bits and pieces<br />
as well, baskets, spring kits, gaskets, master<br />
cylinder rebuild kits, friction plates, clutch plates.<br />
Also in stock are wheel bearing kits, spacer<br />
kits, steering bearings and etc. But wait! There<br />
is more – chains, sprockets, sprocket bolt sets,<br />
ultra-light sprockets, counter shaft seals, chain<br />
rollers, suspension bearing kits and parts, brake<br />
discs, brake pads, brake calliper rebuild kits,<br />
master cylinder rebuild kits. And you thought<br />
Pro-X only did pistons, rings, cylinder sleeves,<br />
crankshafts, con rods, big ends, pins, clips and<br />
all sorts of engines seals and gaskets. Well, as<br />
we said, Game Services stocks just about the<br />
whole range for the popular models and even for<br />
some of the unpopular ones and you know the<br />
price will be right.<br />
Then, just to make sure they really have you<br />
covered as the best stocked one stop shop<br />
they also stock a full range of ‘All Balls Racing’<br />
equipment as well. Whether you ride on or off<br />
road, ATV’s or Utv’s All Balls has you covered<br />
with the parts you need to handle any abuse<br />
you can dish out. Clutch, throttle and brake<br />
cable assemblies, wheel bearing and seal kits,<br />
countershaft rebuild kits, tapered bearing kits,<br />
chain rollers, rear shock seal assemblies, fork<br />
bushing kits, including new street kits added<br />
to the range, fork and dust seal kits, swing arm<br />
repair kits, rear shock bearing kits, rear wheel<br />
bearing upgrade kits, rear brake pedal clevis and<br />
pivot repair kits, master cylinder with new KTM<br />
piston, diff bearing and seal kits, master cylinder<br />
kits for road and off road, brake drum seals, ball<br />
joints, Showa front strut upper ball joint, tie rod<br />
end kits, tie rod upgrade kits, rack and pinion<br />
end kits, front A-arm repair kits, independent rear<br />
suspension repair kits, centre support bearing,<br />
A-Arm upgrade kits, sport ATV rear carrier<br />
bearing upgrade kits and so much more.<br />
Give them a call on 011 425 1081, or drop<br />
them a mail on G124@mweb.co.za or get your<br />
shopping trolley and wander around the shop at<br />
No.4 fifth avenue, Northmead, Benoni out on the<br />
East Rand… where you don’t even need to wear<br />
shoes.
413 RACING now SHERCO dealer<br />
Utrecht… Anybody know where that is? Well, it is<br />
really a sleepy little village in north western KZN,<br />
with a population of about 32,000 people and the<br />
closest town of any consequence is Newcastle,<br />
about 50 kays up the drag. Yet, sleepy as it may<br />
appear there is a new force in the motorcycle<br />
dealer network growing from strength to strength<br />
on a daily basis. We first met serious go-getter<br />
Derrick Solms almost 10 years ago, freshly<br />
degreed out of Varsity and managing the family’s<br />
Shell filling station in Utrecht… seriously, we<br />
didn’t even know they new what petrol was.<br />
Young Derrick and his brother have a deep rooted<br />
passion for bikes, particularly dirt bikes and often<br />
had them parked on the forecourt outside the<br />
shop. And they attracted attention, especially<br />
from other riders who would often stop in late on<br />
a Saturday evening or early on a Sunday morning<br />
desperately hoping to find a tube, some 2T oil,<br />
grips, tyres, chains, gloves and even on occasion<br />
a helmet or two all stuff that they had forgotten<br />
at home in their excitement to go riding in this<br />
mind bending beautiful part of our country and<br />
being the good lads they are tried to help as best<br />
they could from their own personal stash. Derrick<br />
saw an opportunity here and started stocking a<br />
few small bits and bobs and as their reputation<br />
for great service and excellent pricing grew…<br />
and their unusually convenient business hours so<br />
did their client base and their stock. From being<br />
tucked away in the corner, behind the chocolates<br />
and chips and cokes, to front and centre of the<br />
store and now taking over the building next door<br />
to the shop. In the interim they started getting<br />
request for motorcycles and eventually started<br />
buying and selling a couple of used bikes here<br />
and there, then started getting requests for new<br />
bikes which they managed to source from dealers<br />
around the country, often at very little to no profit<br />
and relying on the customer bringing it back to<br />
their workshop for servicing and/or repairs and<br />
spending a bit of ammo in the shop. This has<br />
worked so well that they have now grown into a<br />
full blown dealership for SHERCO, a brand that<br />
is really starting to take off in this country as you<br />
will have read about in the last couple of issues<br />
of this fine magazine. Just goes to show, hard<br />
work, determination and ignoring the ‘Nay sayers’<br />
really does pay off. If you’re in that sort of area<br />
pop at the only Shell filling station in Utrecht for a<br />
visit. They also have a huge and well supported<br />
online store with a PUDO locker in the forecourt<br />
to sort out the deliveries countrywide on things<br />
that fit into a courier locker, bikes don’t but<br />
they do arrange delivery via other transporters<br />
for those countrywide as well. Go check out<br />
www.413racing.co.za or drop Derrick an email at<br />
derrick@413racing.co.za or call him on<br />
083 793 7430
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A quick whistle stop visit at some of “The<br />
Bom’s” movers and shakers<br />
We recently had opportunity to swing through<br />
Rudamans Yamaha<br />
Robin Flores and his dedicated and passionate<br />
team run a tight ship doing all things Yamaha.<br />
Bikes, marine, golf carts power products with a<br />
well-stocked showroom and parts department<br />
with a professional workshop. They share space<br />
Nelspruit or Mbombela in the new language and<br />
popped our head in at a couple of dealers for a<br />
quick, “Howzit”.<br />
with the rest of the Rudamans group and have a<br />
whole bunch of really cool stuff from tractors to<br />
chain saws. A real Aladdin’s Cave for the hairy<br />
chested better half in your life. Visit them at 4<br />
Tranquil Flow Street, Riverside Park or make<br />
contact via telephone or email on (013) 753 3631<br />
and info@rudamans.co.za<br />
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KTM, Honda Wing and Suzuki<br />
Nelspruit<br />
Hennie and Mandla are the friendly faces as you<br />
walk in the door to the multi franchise, quick with<br />
a smile and even quicker on the service. They<br />
are the official agents for KTM, Honda Wing and<br />
Suzuki Motorcycle in Nelspruit. Hennie mainly<br />
looks after the motorcycle sales side with Mandla<br />
taking care of the parts, but they do cross<br />
pollinate and help each other out. Eric, who<br />
was on leave the day we visited is your friendly<br />
giant in the workshop. Well known and hugely<br />
knowledgeable, Eric has worked on most brands.<br />
Give then a shout on 013 753-7324 for sales or<br />
013 753-7324 for service department or 013 753-<br />
7324 for parts.<br />
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Dream Machines<br />
This thriving family business of Christo, JoAnne<br />
and son Zander were formerly Nelspruit ATV.<br />
They are still Kawasaki and SYM dealers in<br />
their new venture, with Christo running the<br />
workshop, JoAnne on parts, admin and day to<br />
day management of the shop and Zander looking<br />
after the sales side. You can expect the same<br />
friendly and efficient service this family is well<br />
known for with a good range of new and used<br />
bikes in stock and a well stock parts department.<br />
You can visit them at 44 Waterfall avenue,<br />
Lowveld Lifestyle Centre, Riverside Industrial<br />
in Nelspruit or call them on 013 752 2282 or<br />
072 321 7237<br />
Pitlane<br />
The only really well stocked accessory store<br />
and fitment centre in the area that we know of.<br />
Run by Robere with the assistance of his side<br />
kick Zac and Mom looking after the admin and<br />
the daily runnings of the shop, you will find just<br />
about everything you could ever need, want or<br />
lust after. Tyres, helmets, chains and sprockets,<br />
brake pads, kit, boots, jackets, oil filters and oil…<br />
you name it they have by the dozens. Visit them<br />
at 1 Plankie street, Mbombela or call them on<br />
013 755 2127 or 082 802 5290
Answers AR1 entry level Helmets<br />
and Goggles arrive:<br />
The Answer Racing AR-1 helmet passes two<br />
of the toughest safety standards by exceeding<br />
D.O.T. and ECE It has a dual-density EPS liner<br />
helps to absorb both large and small impacts<br />
while a highly developed ventilation system<br />
consisting of two large intake ports and four<br />
large exhaust ports help keep you cool in the<br />
hottest conditions.<br />
• Meets or exceeds both ECE 22-05 and<br />
D.O.T. FMVSS 218 safety standards<br />
• Shell made of injection molded<br />
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)<br />
• Sculptured, dual-density, EPS impact<br />
absorbing liner<br />
• Removable/washable liner is made with<br />
moisture wicking fabrics<br />
• Flexible rubber nosepiece helps deflect<br />
roost<br />
• Two large front air intakes and four rear<br />
exhaust vents help keep you cool<br />
• Weighs 3.15 lbs / 1428 grams (size<br />
large)<br />
Available at dealers priced from R2200.00<br />
www.dmd.co.za for your nearest stockist.<br />
Apex 1 and Apex 3 Answer<br />
Goggles to match…<br />
The latest range of Answer goggles have<br />
just been unpacked. Apex 1 are the<br />
budget line and include features like:<br />
• Lightweight and durable<br />
polyerethane frame<br />
• Large frame design with<br />
engineered nose bridge allows for<br />
increased field of viewSilicone gripper on<br />
strap<br />
• Compatible with glasses<br />
• Anti-fog, anti-scratch lens<br />
• 40mm strap<br />
The Apex 3’s are higher spec<br />
and a lot more upmarket.<br />
Three layer foam seals out dust and<br />
absorbs sweat, and a replacement clear<br />
lens comes with each goggle for those<br />
low-light conditions. Lightweight and<br />
durable polyurethane frame<br />
• Large frame design with<br />
engineered nose bridge allows<br />
• For increased field of view<br />
• Compatible with glasses<br />
• Anti-scratch, anti-fog mirrored<br />
lens<br />
• 40mm strap<br />
• 3 layer foam<br />
• Integrated nose guard<br />
• Silicone gripper on strap<br />
• Replacement clear lens included<br />
www.dmd.co.za for your stockist.
News from the Mother City<br />
Our Lady in the Cape has been very busy<br />
running around to events, visiting dealers and<br />
just making sure everybody get fair recognition in<br />
our magazines.<br />
Bikes Infinity<br />
Owner and Founder of Bikes Infinity is Kallie<br />
Botes. His love for motorcycles started at the<br />
age of 14 when he got onto his first bike. His love<br />
for the biking industry and community grew the<br />
more he rode and experienced life on a bike. By<br />
the end of 2003 Kallie joined Harley-Davidson<br />
as a sales person and by 2020 he has climbed<br />
through the ranks to General Manager. At the<br />
beginning of <strong>2021</strong>, Kallie was ready to pursue<br />
his own dream to offer like-minded motorcycle<br />
enthusiasts with quality used motorcycles,<br />
exceptional customer service and sharing his<br />
vast knowledge base with the biking community<br />
and industry.<br />
At Bikes Infinity, their customers come first and<br />
they pride themselves on making sure their<br />
customers find exactly what they are looking for,<br />
from advice to ideas, or special requirements<br />
they are happy to help. Offering a variety of<br />
motorcycle brands on their showroom floor and<br />
parts department. Whether you are looking for<br />
an upgrade or ready to sell, BIKES INFINITY<br />
in partnership with TWINZ MOTORCYCLES is<br />
your one-stop-shop for all things two-wheeled!<br />
Nicol, owner of TWINZ Motorcycles has been in<br />
the trade for 22 years and is a qualified Master<br />
Technician with a huge passion for motorcycles.<br />
Twinz Motorcycles specializes in American<br />
V-Twins and most Dual Sport Motorcycles, from<br />
basic to major services, tyres and custom build<br />
requirements. Two specialists in their field with<br />
a great synergy under one roof working to offer<br />
the best service possible to the motorcycling<br />
community. For sales and etc call Kallie Botes<br />
on 082 5533539 and for competitive pricing on<br />
anything workshop related call Nicol Basson<br />
on 074 484 4777 or visit them at No 8 & No.10<br />
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Chrome Street, Brackenfell 7560 and you can<br />
check out their respective websites at www.<br />
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Tierhoek Time Trial<br />
Harry Sandell from the Tierhoek Enduro<br />
Compound, being a keen Hard Enduro rider,<br />
is determined to push the sport in the Western<br />
Cape. His family farm is ideally suited as it is<br />
situated up in the Piekenierskloof, close to<br />
Citrusdal. The terrain is rocky and mountainous,<br />
with challenging kloofs and, with sufficient rain –<br />
murderous mud sections. This is a venue which<br />
the Cape really needs to allow Hard Enduro<br />
riders to gain experience within a reasonable<br />
driving distance of the main centres.<br />
After the success of hosting the CSMX Enduro<br />
Series Round 3 on 28 August <strong>2021</strong>, Harry was<br />
determined to push the limits and planned a<br />
Time Trial event which ran on 9 October on the<br />
farm. With assistance from his friend, Jack van<br />
Essen, Gold, Silver and Bronze loops were set<br />
out to really showcase the riding that Tierhoek<br />
offers to participants.<br />
Over 30 riders took part on the day. The routes<br />
were loaded onto GPS to enable the riders to<br />
keep to their loop as laid out by the track setters.<br />
With the first lap being timed, the riders could<br />
then try out another loop on completion if they<br />
so wished – Gold riding any loop; Silver riding<br />
Bronze ... I am not sure if any Bronze riders were<br />
brave enough to tackle the tougher ones!<br />
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Much like Helmets, all riders gear<br />
in SA might need CE approval<br />
(Homologation) soon…<br />
Motorcycle protective rider gear has become<br />
a lot safer over the years since Europe<br />
introduced a CE legal standard for motorcycle<br />
clothing, known as EN13595, in 1994. It<br />
was originally designed as a standard for<br />
professional racers, but now any motorcycle<br />
clothing that does not meet the standard<br />
cannot be sold as ‘protective’ wear in Europe.<br />
This CE standard (Conformité Européene or<br />
European Conformity) is now used throughout<br />
most of the world. If you are confused with the<br />
various labels, CE markings, standards and<br />
information about impact protection, doublestitched<br />
seams, and abrasion testing, read on.<br />
CE markings and regulations:<br />
When buying protective motorcycle clothing,<br />
it is important to know whether the garments<br />
you are considering are produced to at least a<br />
minimum CE standard.<br />
A label should have a CE marking permanently<br />
attached to the garment.<br />
What do CE standards mean?<br />
If a product bears any type of CE marking, this<br />
means its manufacturer has constructed this<br />
garment to an applicable standard of safety<br />
and protection legislation.<br />
This means the product is made to at least a<br />
particular level of quality for the consumer’s<br />
reassurance.<br />
In 1995, Cambridge University played a big<br />
part in the development of CE marking, which<br />
aided an increase of knowledge for anticipated<br />
CE personal protective clothing regulations.<br />
CE tested, certified or approved?<br />
There is a huge difference between the<br />
terms “CE Tested”, “CE Certified”, and “CE<br />
Approved”:<br />
CE Tested: The term normally implies that the<br />
manufacturer tested the whole or just a piece<br />
of a garment within their own facility that might<br />
meet certain standards. However, the garment<br />
is not necessarily tested in a certified testing<br />
facility to meet officially accredited standards.<br />
CE Certified: This term is more secure, as<br />
it states that the garment samples were tested<br />
in certified testing facilities. In this case, you<br />
need to find out which part of a garment was<br />
tested.<br />
CE Approved: This term means several parts<br />
of a garment were tested in certified facilities<br />
and are accredited to meet or surpass the<br />
required standards in all zones.<br />
Garment testing zones<br />
The certification test EN13595 uses two test<br />
levels, with the body divided into four zones.<br />
Zone 1: Must-have impact protectors and<br />
needs to last 4 seconds on the Cambridge
Abrasion Machine to meet Level 1 protection,<br />
and 7 seconds to meet Level 2.<br />
Zone 2: Must-have impact protectors and<br />
needs to last 4 seconds on the Cambridge<br />
Abrasion Machine to meet Level 1 protection,<br />
and 7 seconds to meet Level 2.<br />
Zone 3: Requires 1.8seconds for Level 1 and<br />
2.5 for level 2.<br />
Zone 4: Can be used for ventilation and stretch<br />
panels, but must still last 1 second on the<br />
abrasion rig for Level 1, and 1.5 seconds for<br />
Level 2.<br />
Usually, you will see A, B or C letters on a label<br />
that indicates garments classification.<br />
Classification AAA:The highest level,<br />
demanding four seconds of abrasion resistance<br />
with the machine spinning at 707.4rpm (the<br />
equivalent of 120km/h) in Zone 1, two seconds<br />
at 442.1rpm (about 75km/h) in Zone 2 and one<br />
second at 265rpm (around 45km/h) in Zone 3.<br />
Classification AA: More suited to touring<br />
gear, this specifies two seconds in Zone 1<br />
at 412.6rpm (about 70km/h), one second<br />
at 265.3rpm in Zone 2 and 0.5 seconds at<br />
147.4rpm (the equivalent of around 25kmh) in<br />
Zone 3.<br />
Classification A: Deemed suitable for urban<br />
riding, with Zone 1 requiring one second of<br />
abrasion resistance at 265.3rpm and half a<br />
second at 147.4rpm in Zone 2.<br />
Classification B: Same as A, but impact<br />
protectors are not required.<br />
Classification C: Covers garments such as the<br />
mesh under-suits that have impact protection<br />
for off-road riding.<br />
Samples are taken from each zone to be tested<br />
for seam strength and abrasion resistance.<br />
A company using the same materials and<br />
construction methods in two or more jackets,<br />
for example, could meet approval with one test,<br />
so long as the tested parts are put together<br />
in a tested way within the tested zones,<br />
and subsequent garments are added to the<br />
certificate.<br />
Once these materials and construction methods<br />
are approved, they cannot be changed, and that<br />
includes the specific supplier of the material.<br />
Is this going to make bike kit more expensive?<br />
Potentially, it could have done, and many<br />
brands will have seen costs increase. For a<br />
start, everything has to be tested and certified,<br />
but also, compared to the testing fees that<br />
those companies already making products to<br />
EN 13595 have paid, the new testing process<br />
could have cost as much as three times more;<br />
however, competition in the marketplace among<br />
test houses has kept a check on fees. Also:<br />
In SA, if we get homologation on riders gear<br />
specific to motorcycle use it may lead to a<br />
relaxation of import duties, which should lead to<br />
lower costs.<br />
Watch this space…
Motul Roof Of Africa News <strong>2021</strong><br />
This year’s Roof is almost upon us (24 – 28<br />
November <strong>2021</strong>) , and organisers are putting the<br />
finishing touches to what will be a very welcome<br />
return for one of Africa’s most iconic Hard<br />
Enduro events.<br />
The buzz around the return of the Motul<br />
Roof of Africa – after only its second-ever<br />
postponement – can be judged by the fact that<br />
over 400 entries have already been received<br />
for this year’s event. Alongside the established<br />
Gold, Silver and Bronze Classes, a new Iron<br />
Class has been added to give ‘weekend<br />
warriors’ the chance to experience the<br />
mountains of Lesotho from the saddle.<br />
As the event approaches, organisers Live<br />
Lesotho have further refined the format to<br />
achieve a perfect balance between challenging<br />
elements and striving to ensure the safety of<br />
riders and their support crews. This will see<br />
each rider limited to just five support crew<br />
members.<br />
The format this year will be similar to 2019,<br />
but with the notable exception of the EnduroX<br />
component.<br />
This decision was taken by Live Lesotho in an<br />
effort to avoid mass gatherings while COVID-19<br />
is still a consideration.<br />
On Wednesday 24 November, riders will need<br />
to go through the required documentation and<br />
scrutineering sessions. The process will take<br />
place at the Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino (top<br />
hotel) and will be streamlined to facilitate social<br />
distancing – without being in any way less<br />
rigorous.<br />
On Thursday 25 November, the program will run<br />
as follows:<br />
o Round the Houses through the streets of<br />
Maseru<br />
o Followed by a Time Trial at Thaba Bosiu, for<br />
all classes<br />
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 November, will be<br />
Race Day 1 and 2 respectively, and the start/<br />
finish will be a Thaba Bosiu, headquarters for<br />
the event.<br />
“This year’s Motul Roof of Africa will be the<br />
result of two years’ planning and plotting new<br />
routes, so we’re certain that riders will feel<br />
it was worth the wait,” commented Charan<br />
Moore, Motul Roof of Africa Route Director and<br />
Manager of Live Lesotho. “We can confidently<br />
promise both Roof rookies and returning riders a<br />
rewarding, challenging course – something they<br />
will never forget,” he added.
Speaking of returning riders, this year’s field<br />
will be headed by defending Roof champion<br />
Wade Young of the Sherco Racing Factory<br />
Motul Team. When he lines up at the start of<br />
the Mother of Hard Enduro, Young will be hot<br />
off the international circuit – he’s reportedly<br />
delighted to have the chance to try and<br />
retain his crown in the face of stiff Gold Class<br />
competition from the likes of Travis Teasdale<br />
(Trax GasGas), Brett Swanepoel (Rockstar<br />
Energy Husqvarna), Matt Green (Matthew<br />
Green Racing), Luke Walker (McLarens bLU<br />
cRU Yamaha), Kerim Fitzgerald (Red Bull<br />
KTM) and Heinrich Aust (Rockstar Energy<br />
Husqvarna). Kirsten Landman (Brother<br />
Leadertread KTM) will be tackling the Gold<br />
Class as training for next year’s Dakar Rally.<br />
Confirmed participants in other classes<br />
include riders from the Netherlands, Germany,<br />
Australia, Egypt, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia<br />
and Swaziland, as well as a strong showing of<br />
Basotho riders. The Roof is therefore providing<br />
a welcome boost to a local tourism sector that<br />
has been hard hit by the pandemic.<br />
To make life a little easier for competitors,<br />
Motul will be sponsoring the Bike Wash facility<br />
in partnership with Eco Tanks and Goscor<br />
Power Products, with Craig Kruger and his<br />
team providing facility management. While<br />
motorcycle manufacturers will endeavour to<br />
support teams and individual competitors<br />
during the event in ways that are aligned with<br />
COVID protocols.<br />
“We are very much looking forward to<br />
reconnecting with our friends in the Enduro<br />
community – whilst still respecting social<br />
distance guidelines,” commented Mercia<br />
Jansen, Motul Area Manager for Southern and<br />
Eastern Africa. “Last year’s postponement<br />
left a gap in our diaries, so we’re especially<br />
looking forward to returning to Lesotho and<br />
the Maloti Mountains,” she added.<br />
Lesotho’s management of COVID-19 has led<br />
to borders being re-opened for tourists (and<br />
riders). Only one negative PCR test is required<br />
for entry into Lesotho, and this must be within<br />
72 hours of crossing the border. This negative<br />
result is then valid for 14 days, meaning that<br />
no second test is required within Lesotho.<br />
Rapid tests are available at the border, but<br />
this needs to be repeated on exit. Lesotho<br />
has also implemented drive-though border<br />
formalities, although South Africa has yet to<br />
follow suit.<br />
The hard work of all stakeholders, including<br />
sponsors and the Lesotho Government has<br />
contributed significantly to the excitement that<br />
is building around the Motul Roof of Africa<br />
<strong>2021</strong>. For more information about this year’s<br />
Roof, including the COVID-19 measures that<br />
will be in place, visit the official Motul Roof of<br />
Africa Facebook page.<br />
For further information and to enter the event,<br />
visit the official Motul Roof of Africa<br />
website: www.roofofafrica.co.ls
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Despite the fact that COVID has interrupted play for two years running,<br />
the Guys from Quads 4 Quads found a cause, raised the funds and<br />
managed to help a man in need.<br />
They got a call from Al Your Pal from Mix FM for help. A mate of his was<br />
involved in a car accident and he needed a special wheelchair and a<br />
hoist so that his elderly parents could get him a bit mobile. A quick call<br />
to QASA and an estimate was received on the price of said equipment.<br />
Long story short a call went out to to The Adventure Company database<br />
- and the funds rolled in.<br />
Within an hour the target was exceeded, with donations of all shapes<br />
and sizes, which meant that Quads 4 Quads could also donate<br />
wheelchairs to the Sunfields home and then the change goes to QASA<br />
so that they can continue with their work with quadriplegics and<br />
paraplegics.<br />
CE Mobility has already been out to assess Nic - the goods will be<br />
delivered before this magazine hits shelves.<br />
Just a big thank you to all! Motorcyclists are the greatest people for sure!<br />
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Here’s the story:<br />
Hi Guys,<br />
Back in the height of the first Covid lockdown, Nic (Little Boetie), lost his<br />
job due to the choking financial situation that proceeded.<br />
With this, he unfortunately did lose his ability to pay for his medical-aid<br />
scheme. Thankfully, as a family we were able to convince him that not<br />
having medical aid during these extremely risky times was not advisable<br />
and were able to help him out in maintaining an entry-level medical-aid<br />
scheme.<br />
As it turns out, this did come a lifeline after him being in an extremely<br />
nasty vehicle accident over Easter Weekend. After my parent phoning<br />
his mobile to enquire as to where he was, Heidelberg SAPS answered<br />
the phone and advised my parents of what had transpired, and that he<br />
had been air-lifted to Union Hospital in Alberton, after which we (the<br />
family) immediately all went to see how he was, seeing that SAPS were<br />
unable to furbish us with any idea of what the situation was.<br />
Upon getting to Union Hospital, we were greeted by a sweet lady that<br />
informed us of his condition, which was unfortunately extremely dire,<br />
and that he’d had a kidney removed to stabilize him.<br />
Over the next week, it was a nightmare every time the phone rang, and<br />
none wanted to answer in fear of having to hear what we might hear. The<br />
senior surgeon informed us that they are trying to save his gallbladder,<br />
but this may be inevitable.<br />
Unfortunately, the gallbladder had to be removed, as it was severely<br />
maimed, as was proving to be an obstacle in his survival. The next three<br />
weeks he was plagued by events of internal bleeding, and infections. At<br />
some point Nic had a fever of 42, and we were once again fearing the<br />
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worst, and was thereafter followed by his body going into renal<br />
failure.<br />
Thankfully things did start looking up, and the hospital started<br />
reducing his sedative intake to try and get him out of his<br />
induced coma. We all held our breath hoping for him to start<br />
coming around. Unfortunately, there were still some events<br />
where he was battling with fluid on the lungs, requiring the<br />
sedatives to being re-introduced.<br />
One big concern was the gaping hole in his sternum, which<br />
they kept open for if any quick access to his abdominal area<br />
was required. This was thankfully sorted out and covered with<br />
a skin-graft.<br />
Things then gradually moved along, and he did stabilize nicely,<br />
at which time the hospital locked down all visits due to Covid.<br />
This event happened just as he awoke, in fact within 3 to 4<br />
days of his eyes opening. This was an extremely trying time not<br />
being able to see him daily to try and help keep his spirits up,<br />
even though he could hear us, he was unable to speak due to<br />
the tubes.<br />
Finally, after the Covid lockdown, he was able to be transferred<br />
to the rehabilitation hospital to try and getting his muscles<br />
activated after 4.5 to 5 months of being totally immobile. All<br />
we can say is “THANK YOU” to Union Hospital for saving him<br />
that many times, they were brilliant, especially his two head<br />
surgeons, Dr. Plani, and Dr, Motilal.<br />
At this point in time, all our hopes were soaring, thankful that he<br />
was over the worst, and that we could see the light at the end<br />
of the tunnel. Truth be told this was purely just another entry to<br />
a time where, based on hospital requirements, we were able to<br />
see Nic even less, but this was obviously to keep everyone safe<br />
during the Covid pandemic.<br />
Thankfully that is now over, and Nic is back ARE home, WELCOME! and we’re<br />
all in awe. What his has however brought to light is his current<br />
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requirements to rehabilitate Nic to try and get him back to<br />
being at the very least, self-reliant, specifically from a mobility<br />
perspective. We were fortunate to find a care-worker (Mavis)<br />
to assist Nic, at a manageable fee, which lives close to my<br />
parents. She is amazing, and helps them tremendously in<br />
getting him in and out of his temporary chair, and additionally<br />
helps him with physio exercises, which the hospital graciously<br />
helped skill her up with to assist Nic.<br />
The problems do however come to the fore, during the<br />
weekends, when the folks are home alone with Nic, as Mavis<br />
does have children, and quite rightfully needs time with them.<br />
Thus far Nic has been receiving sponge-baths, seeing that it is<br />
impossible for him to get lifted into the bath. Even though I’m<br />
only 50, the folks are 76 and 79, and are giving it their best, the<br />
process does become slightly daunting, but… he is fighting to<br />
get back on his legs like a trooper. Good for him!<br />
He will though still need to go and see a physio in Alberton,<br />
which is going to be something to see in action, and I’m sure<br />
that we’re finally seeing that light that people talk about.<br />
It’s a journey riddled with many tears of joy, Boetie is back.<br />
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you from our whole family.<br />
Regards<br />
Juno (His Boet)<br />
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National Enduro<br />
and National Offroad<br />
champs crowned…<br />
Its been a crazy season as far as racing goes in SA. A<br />
season that has been disrupted by covid and all sorts of<br />
things, but the Enduro and Off-Road championships have<br />
been decided for <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Our cover star this month is Team Mclarens Racings Luke<br />
Walker who is the National E2 champion…<br />
In late 2018 Luke Walker a scrawny kid with an excellent pedigree<br />
joined Mclarens Racing.<br />
In <strong>2021</strong>, Luke raced the Yamaha YZ250X in the highly competitive<br />
E2 category for the MSA National championship and took<br />
the title.<br />
“Ended off the season on a high! <strong>2021</strong> National Enduro E2<br />
Champion.<br />
A lot of time and effort put in by a bunch of amazing people. I<br />
can’t thank you all enough for getting me here!”<br />
“Luke is an exceptional athlete who will richly reward McLarens<br />
Racing and the Yamaha brand,” says team owner Ian Mclaren.<br />
“I am stoked in the faith that Yamaha has shown in both me<br />
and my racing ability. I look forward to representing the Yamaha<br />
brand and its allied products in the future,” says Luke.<br />
He travelled to Creighton for the National Extreme and the National<br />
Enduro and placed third in the National Extreme Enduro<br />
and second in the National Enduro on his YZ250X.<br />
He was Crowned National Enduro Champion E2 for <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
He’s still in the running for the Extreme crown with the Heidelberg<br />
race coming up just after we went to print.<br />
Then it’s Roof Of Africa…<br />
All of this from a private team! Too flippen cool!
Brad Cox is your overall E1 and OR2 Champion<br />
Overall for Bradley Cox.<br />
The curtains of the National Enduro Championship have officially<br />
drawn to a close. The season couldn’t have ended better for<br />
Brother Leader Tread KTM who walked away with top honours<br />
as leading rider Bradley Cox stormed to the victory overall.<br />
The final event of the season took riders to Creighton, Kwazulu-Natal,<br />
where Cox had the home ground advantage. While the<br />
race was off to a shaky start by his own high standards, Cox held<br />
his composure to cross the finish line and officially snatch up the<br />
overall win that he had been waiting for.<br />
“The actual race this weekend was really tough for me – I was<br />
just so nervous and so much was at stake. After a shaky start, I<br />
managed to claw my way back to finish fourth for the day - I felt<br />
so relieved to cross that finish line! I’m excited about my future in<br />
Enduro and I plan to keep putting KTM on top!” said Cox.<br />
Having only started racing Enduro four years ago, Cox describes<br />
putting in tremendous work behind the scene to establish himself<br />
as a frontrunner in this sport. He added: “When I consider the<br />
fact that I only started Enduro four years ago, to achieve the<br />
overall win is really something special. It took a lot of hard work,<br />
but as I saw myself progressing over the years, I truly believed<br />
that the overall win was possible. Now I get to ride with the number<br />
one plate next year, which is unreal!”<br />
But wait! There’s more:<br />
SA National Cross Country Motorcycle Championship champions<br />
crowned .<br />
OR1 Michael Pentecost<br />
OR2 Brad Cox<br />
OR3 Davin Cocker<br />
Highschool Dylan Jones<br />
Senior Wade Blaauw<br />
Masters Greg Nairn<br />
Junior 85 Cobus Bester<br />
Cox takes SA Cross Country Championship in Eston…<br />
The <strong>2021</strong> South African Cross Country Motorcycle Championship<br />
came to a dramatic head at Virginia Trails, Eston on Saturday.<br />
Local trio, Michael Pentecost’s Kawasaki fended off Brett<br />
Swanepoel’s Husqvarna for the win as Bradley Cox wrapped up<br />
the overall title for KTM.<br />
Pentecost became the first double winner of the season as he<br />
wrapped up the OR1 title.<br />
Cox is OR2 champion, Davin Cocker OR3, Wade Blaauw Senior,<br />
Greg Nairn Masters and Dylan Jones took High School.<br />
The highlight of the day was without doubt the monumental<br />
battle for the lead between OR1 open class duo, Michael<br />
Pentecost’s CiT Franchise Company Kawasaki and Brett<br />
Swanepoel’s Rockstar Energy Drink Husqvarna.<br />
The lead changed several times through the day, but Pentecost<br />
emerged the winner from Swanepoel in the end.<br />
But it was third man Bradley Cox who emerged king with third<br />
overall easily enough for him to take the title on his OR2 Brother<br />
Leader Tread KTM.
Davin Cocker was fourth overall as he took the OR3<br />
win for Rockstar Husqvarna, albeit under pressure<br />
from KTM duo, OR2 runner up Gareth Cole and<br />
OR3 runner-up Haydn Cole.<br />
Cocker’s fourth place was also enough to nick<br />
the overall championship fourth from OR1 man,<br />
D’artagnan Lobjoit’s Pepson Plastics Motul<br />
Kawasaki.<br />
Pentecost and Swanepoel’s duel for overall and<br />
top class victory went right down to the wire. The<br />
fight for third in OR1 was also entertaining between<br />
Hayden Louw’s Sherco and Lobjoit’s Kawasaki, with<br />
Tyron Beverley’s Husqvarna and Luke McClelland’s<br />
KTM next home.<br />
Pentecost and Lobjoit ended first and third in the<br />
big class championship each side of Swanepoel in<br />
the green machines’ Cross Country return season.<br />
Bradley Cox made short work of OR2 as he<br />
stormed to third overall and the class win aboard<br />
his KTM and clinched both the overall and class<br />
championships. Cox won four of the five OR2 races<br />
and was second in the other, as Gareth Cole kept<br />
him reasonably busy on his KTM on KZN.<br />
Ian Rall’s MCA Dragon Husqvarna fended Kerim<br />
Fitzgerald’s Red Bull KTM off for third to seal<br />
the OR2 championship second from former<br />
motocrosser Fitzgerald.<br />
Davin Cocker competed his OR3 comeback fight<br />
with another win to take the title on his Rockstar<br />
Energy Drink Husqvarna. He had to fend Haydn<br />
Cole’s KTM off for second, as Cole vaulted from<br />
seventh to third in the class championship. Stefan<br />
van Deventer’s KTM ended third on the day from<br />
Scott Heygate, Cayden Purchase and Peter Karam’s<br />
KTMs, as Heygate secured second in the class<br />
championship.<br />
Wade Blaauw stormed to yet another Senior win on<br />
his Roost KTM.<br />
He remained unbeaten en route to the class<br />
title. Yamaha duo Dirk Olivier and Marco Cocci<br />
were second and third ahead of Pepson Motul<br />
Kawasaki wildcard Wyatt Avis, as Deon du Toit<br />
fought his Kawasaki home in 8th to clinch that title<br />
second. Greg Nairn won Masters to wrap up the<br />
championship for Husqvarna from his closest title<br />
rival Carel Mielies Le Roux’s Alfie Cox KTM and<br />
Martin Poole’s Husqvarna.<br />
John Botha took High School Virginia Trails honours<br />
by less than a minute on his Husqvarna with<br />
Branden Swanepoel less than a minute adrift on his<br />
Sherco. KTM trio, local wildcard, Ross Ramseyer,<br />
Rory Donaldson and Dylan Jones followed. Jones’<br />
fifth place was enough to clinch the <strong>2021</strong> SA Cross<br />
Country High School title by all of two points from<br />
John Botha, with Swanepoel another three adrift in<br />
the end.<br />
Cobus Bester wrapped up his 85cc Junior<br />
championship with a third win on the trot aboard his<br />
Husqvarna, beating title runner up Thomas Scales<br />
KTM and Murray Clark Husqvarna to second and<br />
third on the day. Championship third lad Brandon<br />
Smith KTM ended fourth on his. And Justin Rom’s<br />
Husqvarna took the 65cc Junior win from KTM duo<br />
Brad Apsotolidles and Macenzie Bam.<br />
Davin Cocker<br />
Wade Blaauw<br />
Mike Pentecost<br />
Cobus Bester<br />
FACTORY off-road
FACTORY off-road<br />
sx 50 factory edition
Rally<br />
du Maroc<br />
<strong>2021</strong> FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship...<br />
Honda’s Quintanilla wins Rally du Maroc.<br />
KTM’s Walkner crowned champ.<br />
Gas Gas Sanders on podium…<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
A full house of factory riders<br />
lined up in Morocco for <strong>2021</strong><br />
FIM Cross-Country Rallies World<br />
Championship round four, the<br />
Rally of Morocco – KTM, Honda,<br />
Husqvarna, Yamaha, Sherco and<br />
Hero Motosports’ official rally<br />
teams were out in force facing<br />
a serious challenge in the north<br />
African dunes in preparation for the<br />
2022 Dakar Rally.<br />
The Rally GP class at this week’s fourth round<br />
of the <strong>2021</strong> Cross-Country Rallies World<br />
Championship is about as good as you will<br />
see in any rally event outside the Dakar. With<br />
no shortage of injuries after Dakar <strong>2021</strong>, plus<br />
a few bike issues or riders simply not racing<br />
previous rounds, this hasn’t been the most<br />
competitive World Championship season.<br />
3 South Africa racers...<br />
Ross Branch was there representing Yamaha<br />
- and he was having a fantastic rally... until he<br />
suffered a problem with his rear wheel that put<br />
him out of contention.
Photo Credit: Marcin Kin
But in usual Rossi fashion he just grins and puts it down to<br />
“Experience gained for the big one. Dakar 22.”<br />
Bradley Cox who is under Ross wing in terms of learning about<br />
navigation and rally racing took on his first rally at the Rallye du<br />
Maroc riding a KTM 450 Rally Replica. He took the win in the<br />
final stage 5, putting him third overall, gaining a lot of knowledge<br />
to take into the Dakar. Amazing results and performance by<br />
Brad.<br />
“A perfect day today , the stage suited me really well and I<br />
ticked off all the boxes. P3 overall in Rally 2 also. So thankful for<br />
everyone that has helped me to get to the start line of this rally<br />
and are backing me for Dakar! Also to @bas_dakar for everything<br />
they have done for me and giving me the perfect bike and team<br />
environment !”<br />
Kirsten Landman took first place among the women riders and<br />
21st spot overall in the “Moto-Rally World Cup” category in<br />
“Rally 2” of the Moroccan competition in the town of Zagora .<br />
We were surprised to See Kirst back at rallye after her last Dakar.<br />
The versatile athlete is a great hard enduro rider - and openly<br />
admits that speed is “Not her thing.” Well you could have fooled<br />
us. It’s going to be a great Dakar for South Africa’s Iron lady!<br />
“That’s a wrap. P24 overall in the Rally 2 class. Thank you @<br />
rallyedumaroc it’s been great! Thank you to @asp_international_<br />
limited for making this happen! To the @bas_dakar team thank<br />
you for unbelievable bike, the delicious food, the great company,<br />
all the guidance and help with my bike prep. We work so well<br />
together and a team that has become family.”<br />
“Can you believe it, NEXT STOP DAKAR 2022.”<br />
KTM’s Walkner wins the championship. He came into the<br />
Rallye du Maroc with a 20-point advantage at the top of the<br />
championship standings, and knew he still had to put in a<br />
strong performance at the penultimate round in order to clinch<br />
his second Cross-Country Rallies world title. Using day one to<br />
get back up to speed on his KTM 450 RALLY after the threemonth<br />
break since the previous round, Walkner used his skill<br />
and judgement to build his speed throughout the timed special<br />
to ultimately place fourth fastest. With the event heading into<br />
the vast expanse of the Merzouga dunes on day two, Matthias<br />
took the opportunity to push right from the outset and was able<br />
to successfully chase down his rivals ahead to win the stage<br />
by just over one minute. The result also elevated him into the<br />
overall rally lead. Falling foul of one particularly tricky note in the<br />
road book on Monday’s stage three, Walkner dropped down the<br />
order to fourth as the event reached the halfway point. Coming<br />
back fighting, and with the goal of making up as much time as<br />
possible, the 2018 Dakar winner put in a superb performance<br />
that saw him narrowly miss his second stage win of the event by<br />
just 36 seconds. On the fifth and final day, Walkner knew exactly<br />
what was needed of him to score enough points to claim the<br />
world title. With the timed special shortened by the organizers to<br />
just 166 kilometers, times were very close across the whole field.<br />
Placing eighth on the final stage, Walkner finished second overall<br />
for the event and earned himself 20 points, securing the <strong>2021</strong><br />
FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship for himself and<br />
KTM.<br />
The experienced 35-year-old has shown he is clearly on form<br />
and will now be aiming to carry his winning momentum into the<br />
final round of the series in Abu Dhabi before focusing on the<br />
2022 Dakar next January.<br />
“It’s been a super cool rally for me. I set out this morning hoping<br />
to take the win, but I made a small mistake about halfway<br />
through that only maybe cost me a minute, but it was enough<br />
on the shortened stage to lose out. Second place overall is great<br />
though and to win the world championship title early is amazing.<br />
The team has been great all year, so a big thank you to them. It’s<br />
time to relax now and really enjoy the moment.”<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone Photo Credit: Rally Zone
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Hondas Quintanillo takes the Race: While it was Walkner and KTM<br />
winning the war that was the <strong>2021</strong> FIM Cross-Country Rallies World<br />
Championship, the battle victory went to the Monster Energy Honda<br />
Team’s new recruit Pablo Quintanilla. On the final day of the rally the<br />
Chilean saw off his rivals to claim both stage and race victories. The<br />
166-kilometre final special stage went quickly for most of the riders<br />
still in contention for victory at this Rallye du Maroc. David Castera,<br />
race director, had designed a stage with very little navigation. With<br />
little movement of wind, the dust hanging in the air accompanied the<br />
riders throughout the journey, making it impossible for riders starting<br />
from the rear to make up time.<br />
Pablo Quintanilla started in a fine position from which to attack<br />
Mathias Walkner’s lead. The Monster Energy Honda Team rider held<br />
a sufficiently strong pace to allow him to fulfil this main mission<br />
and capture the final stage of the Rallye du Maroc and overall rally<br />
victory…<br />
Gas Gas Sanders takes maiden World Championship podium: He<br />
secured third overall and with it his and GASGAS’ first ever podium<br />
result in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. After<br />
some issues on day three, the Aussie turned things around on the<br />
final two stages, upping his pace and rapidly closing in on the leader<br />
to complete the rally just over five minutes short of Walkner.<br />
Opening the final stage was pretty cool.” Said Sanders. “After around<br />
80 kilometres the navigation became a bit more tricky so I had to<br />
slow my pace to make sure I was on the right path. I actually had a<br />
small crash in the dunes but I was up quick and straight back on a<br />
decent rhythm. I’m really happy to have finished third on this stage<br />
after opening and overall it’s been a great week. To end it with a<br />
podium and secure the first podium result for GASGAS in the world<br />
championship is really cool.”<br />
It was a close thing, Honda’s Ricky Brabec was also gunning for the<br />
podium but with near identical times to Sanders on the final stage, the<br />
American made no ground on the final day and ended fourth ahead of<br />
Adrien Van Beveren in fifth on the Yamaha.<br />
Great Racing. By all accounts, Dakar ’22 is going to be a CRACKER!<br />
The next major race ahead of Dakar 2022 is the Abu Dhabi Desert<br />
Challenge, held from November 6 to 12.<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone<br />
Photo Credit: Rally Zone
Sabie Valley Rider Academy<br />
If you have ever ridden “E.T.” you have surely whipped through<br />
Sabie on more than one occasion. However, if you have not<br />
done that in the last few years you might notice quite an<br />
elegantly modern structure as you come into town off Long<br />
Tom Pass, directly across the road from Petena Pancakes. This<br />
is the home of Sabie Valley Rider Academy, run by local couple<br />
Thomas and Jacqui Bohm… and if you do not recognise those<br />
names, then we are afraid you are not as well acquainted with<br />
the motorcycle industry as you thought. Having lived and gone<br />
to school in the area and his family owning a popular hotel in<br />
the area since 1975, Thomas knows every squirrel in the forests<br />
around there by their first name. Thomas honed his skills and<br />
developed his passion for motorcycles riding and racing the<br />
likes of XR200R’s, YZ and WR250’s… 2T’s back in those days.<br />
In high school, he got annoyed with his mates riding away from<br />
him so he got his hands on a Katana and started carving up the<br />
mountain passes, getting hid knee down at every opportunity.<br />
Then life happened, he married a pretty young local lass by<br />
there name of Jacqui, started their own hotel, while still helping<br />
run the family hotel in Hazyview. But the bike bug was still<br />
there... and they started renting out quads to the tourists and<br />
then added a couple F650GS’s into the mix.<br />
And like they say in Afrikaans, “Toe is die koeël deur die<br />
Kerk”, adventure riding and the GS bug bit hard, later Thomas<br />
acquired himself an R1150GS-A.<br />
Now, being in the hospitality industry just about from birth,<br />
Thomas is quite an enthusiastic organiser of events with Jacqui<br />
his very willing accomplice. In 2004/5 he got it in his head<br />
to get a bunch of like minded GS riders together for a bit of<br />
a camping and riding skills weekend and pit their strengths<br />
against each other for a bit of a giggle… and thus was born in<br />
2005 The Annual GS Challenge, which continued for another<br />
16 or so years. Do the maths and you will see that a little thing<br />
called Covid caused a bit of a time out giving Thomas time to<br />
think, scheme and plan and come up with other interesting<br />
events, but more about that later.<br />
The event, (Sabie GS Challenge), was so successful that BMW<br />
sat up and took real notice of it, liking it so much that it led to<br />
the BMW GS challenge, which became the BMW GS ECO and<br />
eventually the GS Trophy which we all know today. Like we<br />
said, if you don’t recognise Thomas and Jacqui’s names then<br />
you really need to get out more.<br />
They have been in “on and off” talks with BMW for a Rider<br />
Academy over the past 14 years for the Sabie area and finally it<br />
all worked out a year or two ago. In the interim Thomas, already<br />
an accomplished rider went for formal instructor training, firstly<br />
with BMW Motorrad South Africa and then off to Germany to<br />
do the full Road and Off-Road accreditation as a BMW Riding<br />
Instructor, quite an achievement and accolade, these guys<br />
get dragged off around the world to assist with events and
Cycle Technology ccT/A<br />
competitions as marshals, judges<br />
and the like which he did as a side<br />
line to their Hotel business for many<br />
years. In 2018 all things became<br />
equal for Thomas and Jacqui and<br />
they sold their hotel for a change of<br />
pace in lifestyle – (hospitality is not<br />
for the faint hearted) – and started<br />
The Sabie Valley Rider Academy<br />
as a full time venture, securing a<br />
location and putting up the building<br />
and the facilities. Besides doing<br />
training from absolute novices<br />
through to intermediate and better<br />
riders they organise and host<br />
motorcycle tours. These tours cater<br />
for riders from novice off road all the<br />
way through to advanced off road<br />
riders and everybody in between.<br />
They also offer customised or<br />
personalised tours. You have just<br />
got to see the fun and games on<br />
their website. They host events such<br />
as new model launches for various<br />
motorcycle and auto brands. And as<br />
we mentioned earlier Thomas is a<br />
long time local and a member of the<br />
local business chamber and he tells<br />
us that there are lots of fantastic<br />
events in Sabie, from mountain<br />
bike races, to river tubing, rafting<br />
and kayaking, running marathons<br />
and just about everything you can<br />
think of outdoorsy with a whole lot<br />
of new, interesting, exciting and<br />
possibly a bit “Off The Wall”.<br />
As we mentioned lock down has<br />
given Thomas a bit of time to<br />
think… and he has a very interesting<br />
imagination – Keep your eye on<br />
Sabie news sites and this magazine<br />
to find out more.<br />
Getting back to Sabie Valley Rider<br />
Academy, the venue on the corners<br />
of Main Road & Trichardt Street,<br />
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa<br />
has a stunning view out over the<br />
valley from the bottom of town<br />
which a really nice function area<br />
upstairs and some properly tidy<br />
facilities. Catering can be arranged<br />
in house and accommodations<br />
with local lodges, B&B’s and etc.<br />
Thomas has a small emergency<br />
workshop on site, mostly for<br />
batteries a couple of oils and maybe<br />
get a damaged tyre repaired or<br />
replaced, it is not a commercial<br />
venture and is there only assist in an<br />
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HUSQVARNA<br />
NORDEN 901<br />
Prototype - Cyril Despres
Pic by: Etienne Claret (Husqvarna-motorcycles.com)
SUZUKI<br />
V-STROM 650XT<br />
BEEN A LONG TIME…<br />
Right no beating around the bush.<br />
Lets give our opinion on this bike<br />
right off the bat. The Suzuki V-Strom<br />
is one of the most underrated<br />
motorcycles on the planet. In SA, its<br />
one of those bikes that should sell<br />
like sweets. And Suzuki tells us that<br />
it does… as the bikes arrive, they are<br />
basically sold.<br />
And we’ve spent hundreds and hundreds of kilometres on<br />
these bikes since they first hit our shores all those years ago<br />
and seen the incremental changes happening on a year to<br />
year basis. Lesotho, Swaziland, The Cape, JHB traffic – we’ve<br />
been everywhere – this is a fuss free, comfortable bike that no<br />
longer needs to prove itself to anyone…<br />
Suzuki first brought the V-Strom to the market in 2004 as a<br />
sport touring motorcycle. It is just such a well-balanced bike<br />
that does a little bit of everything. Commuting, touring, cruising,<br />
adventure touring and off-road riding.<br />
The bike has undergone some evolution over its production<br />
lifetime, with big visual changes between the generations.<br />
On the mechanical side of things, the engine and the chassis<br />
have largely stayed the same.
Because the original design was so good, Suzuki has not<br />
needed to change much to keep the bike up to date. The engine<br />
is basically bulletproof and there are bikes out there with zillions<br />
of kilometres on the clock that are still going strong. Lesotho<br />
used them for years as police bikes… Built Africa Tough! That<br />
645cc 90-degree V-twin motor is capable of everything from<br />
urban commuting to cross-country journey.<br />
Some will argue that bikes such as the V-Strom are not really<br />
dual sport because they cannot do the really extreme stuff. In<br />
the end it is all semantics and it depends on your level of riding<br />
skills and your personal riding style if the V-Strom is your kind of<br />
adventure bike or not.<br />
We often shake our heads when we see what some guys do with<br />
bigger adventure bikes. Perhaps they really are riding Gods – or<br />
most likely, their wallets are much better padded than ours…<br />
This one is so comfortable on the road, one or two up. It revs<br />
beautifully, runs up to the the 200KPH mark and will sit at 180 all<br />
day long.<br />
The plush suspension makes life easy on gravel – good or bad.<br />
And if you feel the urge too upgrade there are about a zillion cost<br />
effective otions on the market. A trip through the Karoo, Transkei<br />
or Swartberg Pass – no problem with a big 20 litre tank keeping<br />
fuel intervals realistic. Standard she carrives with Bridgestone<br />
Battlax ADV rubber which is just fine for every day use.<br />
The V-Strom 650XT is equipped with Advanced Traction Control<br />
System, Rider modes Low RPM Assist and the Suzuki Easy Start<br />
System.<br />
But the basics have stayed the same… a no nonsense, capable,<br />
comfortable mile muncher.<br />
And we hear the purist keyboard warriors. What? No 21 inch<br />
front wheel. And we wont even talk about the comments aimed<br />
at the position of the oil filter… we’ve never smacked one ever.<br />
The smaller wheel is just fine with suspension that is more than<br />
up to the task – and now it even has spokes. So there you go.<br />
There have not been great rafts of changes, simply because this<br />
bike is so good.<br />
For 2022, we see a new colour scheme and we like. A lot.<br />
Commuters and travelers will appreciate the Suzuki V-Strom’s<br />
standard rear cargo rack, with side bag and a top box being<br />
optional.<br />
This is a great bike – and by todays standards, at just under<br />
150k, its really good value for money.<br />
Think about it… V-Twin with all the tech for the same price as a<br />
modern dirtbike.<br />
At your Suzuki dealer.<br />
www.suzukimotorcycle.co.za
ENGINE<br />
Type:<br />
90-degree V-twin<br />
Displacement:<br />
645cc<br />
Bore x stroke:<br />
81.0 x 62.6mm<br />
Compression ratio: 11.2:1<br />
Valvetrain:<br />
DOHC, 4vpc<br />
Transmission:<br />
6-speed<br />
Final Drive:<br />
RK 525 chain<br />
CHASSIS<br />
Front suspension travel: Spring-preload adjustable fork;<br />
5.9 inches<br />
Rear suspension travel: Linkage-assisted, spring-preload<br />
and rebound-damping adjustable<br />
shock; 6.3 inches<br />
Front Wheel: 2.50 x 19 Rear: 4.00 x 17<br />
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When I heard that the V-Strom came as a 650 as well, I<br />
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The low-end torque makes most hill climbs a simple task<br />
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The lightweight 650 gives you the confidence to have fun<br />
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Even though more than a handful of<br />
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surprise was that Team Italy took the<br />
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year’s odds-on favorite, Team Holland,<br />
by one point (and that one point was<br />
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Italian Alessandro Lupino kept crashing,<br />
but he just would not stay down…).<br />
Team USA didn’t compete nor did<br />
American-based riders like the<br />
Lawrence brothers, Dylan Ferrandis,<br />
Marvin Musquin, or Ken Roczen. The<br />
race was still super compelling, though,<br />
as it was decided with just two points<br />
separating the top three teams, and<br />
the home nation of Italy won despite a<br />
10-position penalty!<br />
Three of our lads headed over to<br />
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“I even went on a mission to get tested elsewhere for a second<br />
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both of them were negative. It’s been a tough pill to swallow,<br />
mind is racing, emotions are drained and can’t understand “why<br />
me”. I do know that life works in weird and wonderful ways and<br />
I’m trying to absorb the fact that maybe I was not meant to be on<br />
the race track on Sunday.”<br />
Regardless we made it straight to the A finals and team.sa.mxon<br />
had an absolute blast together in Italy.Tristan Purdon and The<br />
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SA’s International star Camden Mclellan crashed out in the<br />
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main race.<br />
“Man what a weekend! A lot of ups and a lot of downs, really<br />
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getting t-boned halfway down the 2nd straight. The start of the<br />
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ended 6th.”<br />
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This left young Tristan Purdon to fly the SA flag solo.<br />
He finished up both his main races, going 34-31 & 18th in<br />
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Despite the heavy downpour and the thunderstorm that rocked the<br />
day from the first warm-up session until the final race of the day,<br />
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finish third overall on 39 points.<br />
Some riders share their thoughts:<br />
Antonio Cairoli<br />
Team Italy, first | 21-2 finishes for seventh overall in MXGP class<br />
“This was the one missing in my career and I’m really happy to get<br />
it. For sure it was a bit risky to come here and ride after last week’s<br />
crash. I didn’t feel 100%. On the dry track I could handle it better<br />
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didn’t help and I didn’t have the best feeling. I knew I needed just<br />
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guys did an amazing job, especially Mattia for his first time.”<br />
Jeffrey Herlings<br />
Team Netherlands, second | 1-1 finishes for first overall in Open<br />
Class<br />
“I did what I could today and going 1-1 was the maximum. The<br />
team did all they could, and we had some bad luck. Since 2016<br />
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win. Sometimes you have to lose to get better. I super-proud of<br />
Team Netherlands and also my results; I’ve never been 1-1 at this<br />
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forward to the German GP now.”<br />
Ben Watson<br />
Team Great Britain, third | 3-4 for first overall in MXGP class<br />
“When you come to this race you never know what to expect. I<br />
knew that this weekend there were a few of the top guys missing,<br />
so I came in here with my teammates, two really good mates of<br />
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am feeling really happy with myself. It is a little confidence booster<br />
going into the rest of the season.”<br />
Vsevolod Brylyakov<br />
Team MFR (Russia), fourth | 7-7 for second overall in MXGP class<br />
“It was an unbelievable day for us, to finish fourth overall. The<br />
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Tom Vialle<br />
Team France, fifth | 2-38 for ninth overall in MX2 class<br />
“I was really happy about my first race. I had a great start and I<br />
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dangerous creatures in the wild when<br />
they are startled. The next morning<br />
Collin and I set off for the famous<br />
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had to turn back due to the extremely<br />
wet and muddy roads which made<br />
riding bikes extremely treacherous and<br />
we did not want to hurt ourselves and<br />
jeopardise the rest of our trip. With the<br />
resort and park fees being quite dear,<br />
we decided to head to a small town<br />
called Pacwach on the outskirts of the<br />
national park close to the border of<br />
South Sudan where Jacques could get<br />
some proper medical attention, see<br />
photo 7 taken of this journey in the rain<br />
with a very sick team member.<br />
We were advised by the local police to<br />
go to Hotel Alleluja in Pacwach, (see<br />
photo 8). The manager, a wonderful<br />
and lovely and caring lady immediately<br />
started treating Jacques and called<br />
the local “doctor” to attend to him.<br />
We later discovered that the “doctor”<br />
had a nursing degree in obstetrics! But<br />
rather somebody with some kind of<br />
formal medical back ground and local<br />
area knowledge than a couple of bikers<br />
inexperienced in any formal form of<br />
medical assistance!<br />
We stayed in Pacwach, (see photo<br />
9), for 3 days and decided to move<br />
Jacques to Entebbe from where we<br />
could fly him back to South Africa for<br />
further medical treatment. This was a<br />
terrible trip as we had to cross Kampala<br />
during a public holiday and Jacques,<br />
although in no fit condition to do so and<br />
extremely feverish had to ride his own<br />
fully laden BMW 1200GS through all<br />
sorts of road and trail conditions and<br />
negotiate all the same obstacles and<br />
trails we did.<br />
We eventually reached our destination in<br />
Entebbe and stayed over with friends of<br />
mine, for 2 days. A couple of days later<br />
the medication and medical care had<br />
the desired effect and Jacques indicated<br />
that he much felt better and would be<br />
able to do the 2 day trip to Nairobi in<br />
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not stay in Jinja and ride the rapids on<br />
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the next leg of our journey…<br />
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North vs South <strong>2021</strong>
Record entries. Huge racing. Just like<br />
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324 hungry riders descended on the<br />
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The vibe was amazing for the day, with packed pits, everyone<br />
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Gauteng took the day with an impressive 3748 points, followed<br />
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It was so awesome to see how alive and kicking MX is in SA,<br />
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Next year will be bigger. A 3 race WOMSA national series.<br />
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The aim is to get back to like it was in the old days where<br />
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