The Husqvarna Racing Team made their way into the rugged, mountainous terrain of Lesotho for the fourth round of the 2025 National Cross-Country Championship this past weekend. The riders rose to the challenge, delivering another impressive performance and keeping the Husqvarna flag flying high.
Davin Cocker put in a phenomenal ride, engaging in a hard-fought battle to secure second overall and second in the Open class. After a tight race at the front, Davin Cocker said, “It was a lekker battle all day! The pace up front was fast, and it made for an awesome race. I had a lot of fun out there, and the team gave me a great setup that worked perfectly in the tough Lesotho conditions.”
Teammate Luke Walker also showed excellent pace and consistency, claiming second in the OR3 class and fifth overall, rounding out a strong weekend for the team. Reflecting on his race, Luke Walker shared, “Time trial on Friday was good, ending up 1st in class and 4th overall! The main race on Saturday was a roller coaster. On the first lap, I struggled to find a rhythm and dropped to 2nd in my class. On the second lap, I had a crash leaving the pit area, but managed to pick the bike up and keep chasing. I closed the gap to about 15 seconds going into D-control and felt really strong after that. Unfortunately, halfway through the last lap, my front brake calliper broke off, leaving me with no front brakes. It was extremely difficult to keep up with Matt after that, and the gap at the finish was 23 seconds. Despite the challenges, I felt great on the bike and had the pace all day!”
Team Manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald praised the riders for their efforts, commenting, “It was another great weekend for the Husqvarna Racing Team. Davin and Luke both rode incredibly well; they showed real pace and control in what was one of the roughest and most technical rounds of the season. Davin was right in the mix for the overall, and Luke showed great consistency and speed throughout the race. The results reflect the hard work the whole team has been putting in, and with one round to go, we’re feeling confident heading into the finale.”
With one round to go, the Husqvarna Racing Team is fired up to keep the momentum rolling and finish the 2025 SACC Championship season in true Husqvarna style.
