Skating, stunts and surfing coming up
Get to KwaDukuza from June 27 to July 9 to catch this extreme holiday action.
HIGH-energy action in the form of spectacular two-wheeled stunts and skateboarding skills will dominate the Willard Beach Extreme Sports’ Zone at The Ballito Pro, presented by Billabong from June 27 to July 9.
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Centred around the international surfing contest which pulls an impressive competitive line-up from across the globe, the Ballito Pro presented by Billabong also hosts an entertaining festival programme for holidaymakers and residents, with the extreme biking action a definite crowd favourite.
South African motorcycle trials’ champs, Brent and Bruce le Riche – sponsored by Monster Energy Drink – are set to get the coastal crowd revved up.
Describing the festival as ‘the best show on our calendar’, Brent said the dynamic motorcycling team was excited to be returning for the fifth consecutive showdown.
The passion for all things motorcycle was sparked by their father, but the brothers have really fanned the flames, taking their extreme sports’ addiction all the way to the top.
Brent has been ranked as the country’s number one rider 12 times with brother, Bruce, taking the title three times. Both have ranked in the top five on the North American circuit.
The past year has seen the brothers winning their combined 16th South African National Trials Championship while Bruce has taken on a whole new challenge – fatherhood.
The performance consists of 25 minutes of extreme wheelies and nose wheelies as well as ramping 3.5m high walls all backed by incredible beats right next to the audience.
The talent continues at the skate park where South African skate legend, Khule Nubange, will demonstrate some dry land board action.
Khule will be at this year’s Ballito Pro presented by Billabong, with his custom half pipe, hosting skate clinics, performing sessions with local skaters as well as the not-to-be-missed official jam and best trick sessions in the activation village.
In addition to the extreme sports’ action, visitors can catch some of South Africa’s hottest musical acts, including Matthew Mole, Kwesta, Desmond & the Tutus and PH, at the Cadbury Five Star Ballito Pro Music Concerts powered by 5FM taking place at the Salt Rock beach stage on July 6 and 7.
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