The Mother of hard enduro || Teodor Kabakchiev, Mercia Jansen & pre-race insights - 2024 Roof of Africa (Pre-race) || Ep.25

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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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