- 24 - 27 NOV 2021
#RaiseTheRoof
Welcome to the Mother of Hard Enduro
4 REASONS TO LOVE ROOF
WE ARE THE ORIGINAL HARD ENDURO
The oldest hard enduro race in the world being staged for the first time in 1967
WE LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
Live tracking, a dedicated live tracking big screen and emergency helicopter support, are available for all competitors and their crew during the event
THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY LEFT TO GO AND THAT’S UP!
The lowest elevation that riders will be at, at the Motul Roof of Africa, is 1,400m
NEVER SEEN BEFORE VIEWS OF THE MALOTI MOUNTAINS
The Motul Roof of Africa covers an astonishing distance of 250 to 350km over 3 days
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no longer any qualifying criteria to be fulfilled in order to become a participant in the Roof of Africa; however, the event organisers reserve the right to determine which class a competitor is eligible for and they are allowed to adjust accordingly.
In this regard, the event organisers reserve the right to request that suitable evidence be provided to be able to satisfy themselves that a rider possesses the necessary experience/skill for the class selected.
Riders who wish to compete in the Roof of Africa have to be 16 by the time the event is scheduled to take place.
CLASS | SPECIFICATION | AGE | STATUS |
International | Any capacity motorcycle | Open to competitors from the year of their 18th birthday and older. | FIM Licence
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Two-stroke: 125 – 200cc Four-stroke: 150 – 250cc | Open to competitors from the year of their 16th birthday and older. | FIM Licence
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Gold | Any capacity motorcycle | Open to competitors from the year of their 18th birthday and older. | Club |
Two-stroke: 125 – 200cc Four-stroke: 150 – 250cc | Open to competitors from the year of their 16th birthday and older. | Club
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Silver | Any capacity motorcycle | Open to competitors from the year of their 18th birthday and older. | Club |
Two-stroke: 125 – 200cc Four-stroke: 150 – 250cc | Open to competitors from the year of their 16th birthday and older. | Club
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Bronze | Any capacity motorcycle | Open to competitors from the year of their 18th birthday and older. | Club |
Two-stroke: 125 – 200cc Four-stroke: 150 – 250cc | Open to competitors from the year of their 16th birthday and older. | Club
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Iron | Any capacity motorcycle | Open to competitors from the year of their 18th birthday and older. | Club |
Two-stroke: 125 – 200cc Four-stroke: 150 – 250cc | Open to competitors from the year of their 16th birthday and older. | Club
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Yes. A GPS is compulsory at the event. Click here for more information regarding GPS devices and use.
Unfortunately, no. You will need to have at least one person as your personal service crew for the event. They will be required to transport your fuel, hydration and nutrition products to the designated service point on each of the mountain race days. We are currently working to include service options available through a variety of dealers and manufacturers – check back soon for more information.
The Start/Finish will be at the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village which is close to Maseru, the capital Lesotho. Therefore, anywhere within the Maseru district, as far as Roma, is perfectly situated for the event. For a full list of accommodation options click here.
