Trevor competes in daunting Roof of Africa
“It was three days of murder. I spent 22 hours riding and it was the longest that I have ever spent on my bike's saddle,”
Enduro Riding is more than just riding on rough terrain, but a challenge that pushes one’s entire body to the limit.
It requires quick thinking and tactical planning to tackle routes only few would brave.
Trevor Watson is a rider who did not shy away from the challenge. He competed in the Roof of Africa in Lesotho from December 4 to December 6, considered one of the toughest off-road enduro challenges in the world.
In the Roof of Africa there are three divisions, the Bronze class, Silver class and Gold class.
Trevor took part in the Silver class and had to ride more than 300 kilometres to prove his worth as an extreme enduro rider. On Friday, December 4, Trevor rode 60km, followed by 150km on the Saturday and 139km on the Sunday.
“It was three days of murder. I spent 22 hours riding and it was the longest that I have ever spent on my bike’s saddle,” he said.
Trevor took 30th position overall, an achievement he is extremely proud of.
“It hasn’t really hit home yet, but it is very rewarding and it was a team effort. If it were not for my crew and sponsors, I would not have made it and I would like to thank them,” he enthused.
Aiming to compete in the Gold class next year, Trevor said enduro riding was not only competitive, but also a sport that required a lot of training.
“It takes a lot of endurance and perseverance,” he emphasised.
Asked why he was attracted to such a physically challenging sport, he answered:
“It is the sense of achievement, freedom and the realisation of what the human body is capable of.”
Enduro riding is a sport Trevor would gladly encourage others to participate in. “I hope to see more Newcastle riders in events such as Roof for Africa,” he concluded.
