The Brother Leader Tread KTM Team came out firing at the second round of the National Cross Country Championship in Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal, this past weekend. The riders tackled fast and dusty conditions to secure solid results and valuable championship points.
In the highly competitive OR3 class, Matthew Wilson claimed a hard-earned victory, fending off a determined chase from his competitors. Wilson showed his grit and composure throughout the day to secure the top step of the podium. “I’m stoked with today,” Wilson commented. “I knew I had a few seconds on Luke, and I could do something with that. The bike felt great, and I’m happy to take this one.”
In the Open class, Scott Heygate added valuable points to his championship tally with a second-place finish. Heygate endured a challenging day in the saddle after a crash cost him crucial seconds, but remained focused to bring home a podium result. “ I had too many mistakes today, I’ll try to clean up and go forward from here. We’ll regroup and see how we can improve for the next round,” he shared.
In the Seniors category, Kerim Fitz-Gerald had a standout ride, taking top honours and flying the orange flag high. “I’m really happy with how my riding has improved; it’s getting better each and every time,” said an upbeat Fitz-Gerald.
Brother Leader Tread KTM Team Manager, Megan Prinsloo, praised the riders for their commitment and results: “It was a tough, high-speed track, and the guys put in a great effort. Proud of the way they handled themselves out there, solid points for the championship and some good momentum heading into the next round.” The team now shifts focus to Round 3, determined to build on this weekend’s successes.
