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| Kirsten Landman shows a six pack that is the envy of her KTM-riding teammates in |
The mere R200 per person charged for the four-hour session of
expert tuition in hard enduro techniques includes a festival ticket and camping,
making this the best value for a wheeled event in KZN this Saturday.
After the good rains the area has seen, things may get muddy, but
Teasdale, who has been riding since he was four, has sound advice for any
trainee mud riders: “When approaching a mud hole it is all about line choice. DO
NOT take the line that has been ridden the most. This is where most people
make the mistake — the most used line is like a big magnet drawing you into it. Rather make a new line either on the left or right of the main rut.
make the mistake — the most used line is like a big magnet drawing you into it. Rather make a new line either on the left or right of the main rut.
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| Travis Teasdale after a race. |
Doing this
may save you minutes in a race, lots of energy and can save you from burying
your bike knee deep, which is a really terrible predicament to be in — I know
from firsthand experience — it is so frustrating to know that time is ticking
away when you are stuck knee deep in a mud hole, especially in a special stage.
Believe me you don’t want to have this happen!
“So, on the right line, approach the mud hole with confidence,
keeping as much momentum as possible and keep the front end as light as you
possibly can. If the hole is jumpable and you are comfortable to jump it, then
that would be the best thing to do.”
After winning his national title at Heidelberg, Teasdale posted on
Facebook its been a year with more ups and downs that a typical enduro
track.
“What a year it’s been, I’ve had my good and bad days but tried to
keep my riding consistent and it’s really paid off … Super happy with my result
but really couldn’t have done it without my amazing team, sponsors and of course
the support I get from my friends and family,” the champ said.
In the E1 class Dwayne Kleynhans and Scott Bouverie were both in
the running for the championship on board their KTM 250 XC-F machines, but a
second and third place in class respectively were not enough to win the title.
Kirsten Landman was determined to finish the Silver class on the
podium, which is what the talented lady rider achieved on board her Brother
Leader Tread KTM 200 XC-W.
She raced a consistent season with some class wins and just missed
out on the win by a few points. With her enjoying the more technical riding and
with another Red Bull Sea to Sky Gold finish under her belt she is now starting
to prepare for the Roof of Africa event, know as the “Mother of Hard Enduro”
where she will conquer the Maluti mountains together with hear team-mates from
December 1 to 3 with race headquarters in Maseru, Lesotho.
The 2016 season also saw a talented bunch of youngsters showcasing
their talent with Calvin Hume (KTM Durban) taking victory in the National High
School class ahead of PE’s Max Jordaan (Auto Motorcycles KTM) and Stefan van
Deventer (Alfie Cox Racing KTM).
• Limited space remains for the Teasdale
training day at Pecanwood Oktoberfest. To book, call Travis Teasdale Racing at
072 453 0177.
