The Brother Leader Tread KTM team showed incredible tenacity and drive at the final round of the National Cross Country Series Championship in Bloemfontein this past weekend. Each rider left everything on the track, displaying exceptional skill and heart, making for an action-packed and memorable race weekend.

Scott Heygate had an impressive season in the Open Class, narrowly missing out on the Open Class championship title but still securing second place for the season. Heygate's year was marked by standout achievements, including his first race win and first overall victory earlier in the season, as well as a second overall. 

Overcoming a knee injury that nearly ended his season prematurely, he powered through and fought for his accumulated points.

"Overall, it was a really good day for me. P2 in class and overall is great! Considering that I almost threw in the towel, putting up a good fight in the end and finishing second overall-plus staying healthy for the season makes me super happy. My main focus now is my knee surgery on Thursday, and from there, recovery. I'll get back on the program for 2025. I can't thank the Brother Leader Tread KTM team enough, and I'm grateful to everyone for a successful racing season," said Heygate.

Matthew Wilson also had a strong season in the OR3 class. Despite the tough conditions, including a dusty and competitive race, Wilson managed to finish second in his class and secure fifth overall for the round.

"It was a tough race, especially with all the dust, but I'm proud of the way I pushed through. Coming second in OR3 and fifth overall is something l'm really happy about. The team has been amazing, and I'm already thinking about how to come back stronger next season," commented Wilson.

Kerim Fitz-Gerald, racing in the Seniors class, ended the season on a high note, taking victory in the final round. After a challenging start to the season due to injury, Fitz-Gerald’s dedication saw him claim the top step in the finale.

"It was a great finale, and I had fun. It was a tough 2024, but I'm thankful I get to race a bike and do what I love. Congrats to all the 2024 champions and every rider who lined up and gave it their best," said Fitz-Gerald.

Bradley Cox, competing in the Open Class alongside Heygate, had a challenging day on the track due to the dusty conditions but still managed to score valuable points for the team. Cox's year has been a rollercoaster, yet his perseverance was unwavering. Despite missing the podium for the day, he finished fourth overall.

"It was definitely one of the tougher races, with all the dust making things really tricky, but I gave it my all. I was hoping for a podium, but sometimes it just doesn't go your way. I'm proud of how I fought throughout the year, and excited for what lies ahead,” said Cox.

 Team manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald was full of praise for the entire team: "' I am incredibly proud of how every rider gave their best, no matter the challenges. Scott, Matthew, Bradley, and the whole team showed their fighting spirit all season. It's never easy, but we walk away with our heads high, knowing we gave it everything. We're looking forward to coming back even stronger in 2025."

You just have to visit our friends at RAD KTM because they’re currently, until the end of September, having a huge sale of clothing and luggage – all of which are genuine KTM products.

Oh yes folks, you’ll enjoy 50% off ALL riding gear. So if you desire a new 10k+ Adventure bike suit that will now cost around only 5k+/-. Also there’s 30% off all casual clothing and 20% off the vast KTM luggage range.

Not only that but if you desire owning a brand new KTM Super Adventure R, or the S version, you’ll now get 30k dealer assistance (or 30K off), and a free Tech Pack to unlock all the features for free (worth an additional 22K), a total saving off 52k+/-!

Go to www.radktm.co.za or call (011 234 5007) for more information. 

Updated: 12/09/24

During Saturday 7^th September we were invited to admire a few of the new MX models from the 2025 Gas Gas range. This was being held at the Terra Topia Motocross track, an obvious choice in Gauteng.

A delightful sunny day for all to enjoy was the reward for the South African importers team (part of the KTM SA division of course). As mentioned, only a few of the range was on display, these being the MC 50, MC 85, MC 125, and the MC 250F representing the four-stroke corner.

However we were more than impressed to see an interesting, and very desirable, selection of electric Gas Gas machines designed to entice new kids into the off-road MX scene. This ‘clever’ idea most certainly seemed to have worked as we saw many thrilled cheeky faces trying out the electrifying Gas Gas range on offer.

The only problem after that ‘childish’ exercise will probably be the poor parent who’s going to have a very expensive Christmas list dropped onto their lap. Then once these infants grow they can move up to the bigger Gas Gas two-strokes and enter a race class, which is perhaps the idea behind a launch like this. We’d like to promote heavily any activity to get these little urchins off their phones, right folks?

Anyway, after having a closer look over the models on display we were impressed with the build quality and especially liked the red/red distinctive colour scheme, offering something a little different from its siblings.

The people who chose to ride the bikes came away with nothing but praise for the new engines and handling attributes, especially the MC 125. The MC 50 was a predictable choice for the kids and took a good beating but came away unscathed, again a testament to the build quality and desirability for budding new MX competition riders.

So, all of these new 2025 bikes are now available at your local Gas Gas dealer, so drop in and check them out. Meanwhile click onto www.gasgas.com/en-za/models/motocross.html for more information and pricing.

Also visit www.gasgas.com to view the entire 2025 range, including their new Enduro range and specifications.