Death-defying stunts at this year’s Ballito Pro

Prepare for your stomach to flip and your mouth to gape as the Le Riche brothers perform extreme wheelies, nose wheelies, ramping up and down 3.5m high walls and a number of other insane stunts.

This is all part of the extreme line-up of sports, entertainment and recreational events at this year’s Ballito Pro, presented by Billabong, happening at Willard Beach from June 22 to July 3.

“This is the eighth year KwaDukuza will play host to this fantastic international festival which is indicative of the area’s strong holidaymaker appeal,” said Collette Bundy, event co-ordinator.

“Once again we have a range of events and activities catering to all ages and tastes, including the return of the internationally renowned extreme motorcyclists, the Le Riche brothers.”

Bruce and Brent le Riche will be performing their not-to-be-missed two-man, motorcycle trials which includes a number of spectacular stunts using state-of-the-art trial motorbikes performed on a specially made rig consisting of ramps, walls, steps and other difficult obstacles.

Bruce, who is a three-times South African number one rider and was ranked number two in North America, and Brent, a 12-times South African number one rider and was ranked number four in North America, have been involved in extreme motorcycle trials since an early age.

“We got involved in the sport through our father,” recalled Brent le Riche.

“It was through his knowledge of the sport, his strong guidance as well as our closeness as siblings, that we were able to reach an international level.”

Le Riche said It was an amazing sport where you never really reach your peak.

“You are as good as how hard you push yourself on the day.”

He said performing at the Ballito Pro was such a unique experience because the audience is up close to the razor sharp action.

“There is just such an amazing atmosphere at The Ballito Pro, as well as a vibe from the surfing competition. For us, it’s really the best show on our calendar.”

The brothers will be performing at Willard Beach from Thursday, June 30 to Sunday July 3.

In addition to the extreme sports’ activation, The Ballito Pro will include a beach recreational and sports’ programme, a retail area, the Fire Up Your Stoke evening with food, wine and a surf film premiere as well as three nights of free music concerts at Salt Rock Beach and after-parties at Crush Night Club for those wanting to continue the fun.

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