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Get ready for an insider's look at the 2024 Roof of Africa - known to riders everywhere as "The Mother of Hard Enduro"! We've got some great chats lined up in this episode, including a sit-down with Motul's Mercia Jansen, who takes us behind the scenes of their amazing work supporting riders over the last decade. We are also joined by Sherco Factory rider Teodor Kabachiev, who shares his unique perspective as he prepares for both his African debut and first Roof challenge.

We dive into what makes this race so special, from its humble beginnings back in 1967 to this year's revamped race layout, designed to level the playing field among competitors. Want to know who to watch? We break down the battle brewing between local legends Wade Young and Brett Swanepoel, as well as the up and coming youth riders and international rider Teodor ready to take them on. And if you're planning to catch the action in person, we've got you covered with essential spectator tips and some local knowledge to make your experience memorable. Whether you're a competitor, spectator, or enduro enthusiast, this episode captures the spirit and grit of one of motorsport's greatest adventures in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Mercia Jansen
02:53 Motul’s involvement in Roof of Africa
05:00 What makes Roof of Africa special?
07:18 Motul Sponsorship
09:20 Most important Motul product
12:20 Post Interview discussion
13:55 Teodor Kabakchiev - Sherco Factory Rider
16:57 Difference between Mario Roman and Teodor Kabakchiev
18:36 First Roof of Africa race
23:09 Expectations for the race
28:10 Bike setup
31:34 Post interview Discussion
35:26 What is The Roof of Africa?
38:00 Roof of Africa Class
43:23 What bike would our Motocross enthusiast choose?
46:16 Schedule
49:37 Riders/ Competitors
53:56 Spectators
57:41 Outro

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“Why is my off-road bike suspension killing my confidence?”

Join us as we dive deep into the mysterious world of motorcycle suspension with Justin Waddington, the founder of Shock Logic. Ever wondered why your bike feels terrible on certain terrains, or why professional riders seem to glide effortlessly over impossible obstacles? In this episode we guide you to understanding suspension and transforming your riding experience.

Justin breaks down the critical secrets of suspension including:

- The #1 mistake riders make that destroys their bike's performance

- How to set up your suspension

- The difference between low-speed and high-speed compression

- Why professional hard enduro riders spend hundreds of hours just testing suspension

Whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring to compete, this episode will boost your riding confidence and help you understand what's really happening underneath your bike. Lastly, it’ll give you some pointers on how to make your bike feel like it's perfectly tuned for YOU.

From his background in motorsport to working with top-tier racing teams, Justin provides practical, no-nonsense advice that will change how you think about your motorcycle's suspension. You'll learn how small adjustments can dramatically improve your riding experience.

If you want to ride faster, safer, and with more confidence, this episode is an absolute must-listen for every dirt bike and off-road motorcycle enthusiast.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Chapters

0:00 Justin from Shock Logic introduction

4:12 Common mistakes people make with suspension

7:00 Differences between MX/SX and Hard Enduro suspension setup

9:20 Setting up Hard Enduro suspension

13:07 What do the Pro’s do to set up their suspension?

16:10 Process to set up your suspension

22:00 Common performance suspension parts

26:00 Support with suspension set-up

29:50 The difference between High-speed and Low-speed dampening

34:00 Reach out to Shock Logic for support on your set-up

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We had a chance to sit down with Winfried Kerschhaggl who is the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Series Manager. We get to know who he is and where his passion for motorcycling began. For those who may not know the series started out as the “World Enduro Super Series” also known as WESS with a broader enduro focus before evolving into the Hard Enduro World Championship it is today.

2024 was a thrilling season and Winfried shares his highlights from a series manager’s perspective. From the return of injured riders to race organizational improvements there are many areas that stand out. There are often challenges that need to be overcome or areas for improvement in such a large operation, we discuss some of these challenges in more detail and get a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes.

Lastly, we talk about Winfred’s vision for the future of Hard Enduro. With the aim of becoming a truly global championship, there are key adjustments that are being taken into consideration not only from a formatting perspective but also from a financial perspective. With big goals and an ambitious team, we are excited to see what the future of the championship has in store.

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In this Interview with American Hard Enduro rider, Cody Webb we delve into some interesting topics starting off with a discussion about the differences between AMA and FIM Hard Enduro. With varying talent, formats and organization styles this is an insightful discussion. Cody has a strong trials background, arguably one of the few US riders with such a technical upbringing, he emphasizes the importance of these skills as foundational for hard enduro. We have seen many races in recent times focusing on more challenging and technical routes with less emphasis on giving riders a return on the resources invested into the sport. Cody shares his ideas on how the sport could be more attractive and motivating for juniors in the future. Lastly we discuss some iconic races from Cody’s past such as Tough like Rorr and Roof of Africa.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

0:00 FIM vs AMA riders
1:45 FIM vs AMA race format
6:35 Amateurs and Pros on the same track
8:55 Factory team budgets
10:00 What will it take for AMA hard enduro riders to join FIM?
13:13 Prize Money for AMA hard enduro races
16:08 Klim Junior camp and social media training
19:16 Future of Hard Enduro
21:50 Roof of Africa
28:07 Cody riding hard enduro at 49 years old?
29:20 Trials bike training for hard enduro
33:08 Outro

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Join us for an exciting interview with Austrian Hard Enduro rider Dieter Rudolf, a proud X-Grip Racing athlete. We dive into Dieter’s journey from trials bike beginnings to becoming a Hard Enduro competitor. In this chat, Dieter shares how he got into riding, his experience at this year’s Sea to Sky race in Turkey, and his adventures at the legendary Red Bull Romaniacs. Discover the ups and downs of his Hard Enduro career and how trials riding shaped his path. Don’t miss this deep dive with one of Hard Enduro’s stars!

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That’s a wrap! 🏆

The final day of 24MX Hixpania saw the riders race for 2 hours before entering the final hill climb area ⛰️

Conditions were cold and wet due to it raining all weekend. With the amateur riders tearing up the track in the morning the pro riders were left with a muddy and slippery course.

These conditions clearly suited the trials bike riders as we saw Billy Bolt lead from start to finish and take the no.1 spot 🥇. Mario and Mani had some tough competition but in the end, Mario was able to secure 2nd 🥈 and Mani coming in 3rd 🥉.
Graham Jarvis the silent assassin knocked riders off 1 by 1 and had a solid ride finishing in 4th. The last rider to make it to the top of Hixpania Hill was Wade Young claiming valuable championship points.


Let’s take a look at our FIM Hard Enduro World Championship results:
🏆 - Manuel Lettenbichler claims his 3rd championship title with 127 points
🥈- Wade Young finishes his best season yet with 109 points
🥉- Mario Roman takes the final podium spot with 108 points in front of his home crowd.

This may be the end of the 2024 HEWC, but it is not the end for us. We plan to continue providing in-depth content about the world of hard enduro and who knows maybe follow some Super Enduro while we are at it. You can count on us to have a podcast video every Monday, with the optional Friday as well.

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This is the final round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship and the riders are heading to Spain! They have a challenging two days ahead of them in the medieval setting of Hixpania. We discuss what to expect from the race covering topics such as the event program, who our predictions are for your final race winner as well as the weather.

This is not only a pro championship race but also the final junior championship race of the season. An all-out battle to the end. We have a very insightful interview with the race organizers who give us a deeper understanding of the history of this event and why it is such an important race to the Spanish.

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In this episode, we talk about round 6, the penultimate round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at the 2024 Sea To Sky in Turkey. The race organizers weren't lying when they said they had made this race more difficult by being part of the World Championship. It was undoubtedly the toughest Sea To Sky race yet.

Three days of racing in a stunning location gave us so much more than we were expecting. You have a beach race for qualifying, A forest race for starting positions, and a mountain race on the final day where riders climb 2360m to the top of Mount Olympos.

Billy Bolt came out swinging to the take win in the beach race, Wade Young showed us he still has more to give by taking the win in the forest race, and overall, your championship leader Manuel Lettenbichler took the win once again to continue his unbeaten streak and to distance himself even more in the championship points.

Some standout performances were Graham Jarvis, who took second place and proved he is still the king of Mount Olympos, and Mario Roman, who defied the odds and pushed through adversity to take the final podium spot.

We discuss everything that went down in all three days of this eventful and grueling race.

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