The Kingdom is calling! If you’ve ever dreamed of competing in the Roof Of Africa but have had to come to the conclusion that it’s probably never going to happen, how about the next best thing – following the race on your own KTM adventure bike, through the stunning scenery of Lesotho?
This year’s Roof takes place at the beginning of November and KTM South Africa is offering 50 KTM adventure bike owners the opportunity to be a part of this incredible event.
Those who wish to take part will have the opportunity to follow The Roof of Africa on their KTM Adventure bike, led by Joey Evans, hero of the Dakar Rally. Riders will each receive exclusive GPS coordinates to follow the race on routes which take in all the beauty that Lesotho has to offer. Hydration will be supplied en route at specific hydration points each day. Each rider will receive a small KTM gift pack, including a t-shirt etc, at registration. KTM will supply shade and seating at the “official” hydration points as well as start/finish.
The ride is open to those who consider themselves to be of an intermediate skill level and it is not suitable for pillions.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday 10th November:
Sign-up for The KTM Adventure ride will take place at the Avani Hotel alongside the registration for the Roof of Africa. Please ensure to bring your GPS along so the routes for all 3 days can be loaded. If you don’t have a GPS, please link up with a rider who does.
Thursday 11th November:
After watching around the house in the morning, there will be a short route for the riders to partake in starting and finishing at Bushmans. The route will take you past a few viewing opportunities of the time trial route. Stay at Bushamans to watch the Gold and Silver EnduroX race.
Friday 12th November:
The ride will start at Bushmans, half an hour after the first Gold rider sets off on the route and will be approximately 220 km in distance, following the race. There will be spectator points along the route including 2 official hydration stops. There will be a small snack supplied at the second stop. The ride will end at Bushmans giving the participants the opportunity to watch the finish of day 1.
Saturday 12th November:
The ride will start and end at Bushmans again, giving the riders an opportunity to follow the last day of the race and watch the spectacular finish of The Roof of Africa 2022. The ride on Saturday will be approximately 150KM and include 2 official stopping points where you can watch some of the more remote racing points. Hydration and a snack will be supplied along the route.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime to not only watch the world’s best riders in action but to also push yourself and your KTM to new limits.
For more information, contact your nearest KTM Dealer.
