THE MICHELIN MEGA MADALAS IN CLARENS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Father-and-son team Ryan and Reece Hunt won silver medals in the Michelin Mega Madalas event held in Clarens on 23 October. This stunning two-day event drew another record turnout of over 330 riders.

The popular series, supported by Vermont Sales and its Tork Craft brand, has always been entered by the co-sponsor and multiple SA National MX champion Ryan, who – at the age of 50 – is still racing, nowadays often with his son. A director of Vermont Sales, he is also a Springbok in the sport.

“The guys at Enduro World put some magnificent events together and they never cease to amaze me with the massive rider entries,” says Ryan. “They know what they’re doing and have years of experience. The Enduro World Mountain Madalas events are also a great series to support, due to their structure, good organisation, the vast number of entries and the fact that they cater for all types of riders/classes. We’re proud to put something back into the sport and be part of the events.”

“We had 250 riders on the Friday and 330 on the Saturday, which was a great turnout. Clarens is also a really neat venue for the riders and families,” says event promoter and director André Roodt. “The rain fell in abundance on Friday, causing slippery sections and tricky rock climbs for the top riders. However, the guys on the easier routes also had a lot of fun. On Saturday the sun came out and presented us with near-perfect riding conditions.

“Our red extreme loop was 28km long and took some less equipped riders almost 10 hours to complete, so it was a true test of grit, riding skills and stamina. The blue and green easier loops were enjoyed by most riders, who joined simply for fun. Overall, it was a great weekend of racing for all.”

• Enduro World is also well known for other events it organises, such as fun rides and training camps. For further information, visit: www.torkcraft.com or www.enduroworld.co.za.