MUD IS TEMPORARY; TEAMWORK IS FOREVER!
MOTUL BIKE WASH BACK FOR THE 2024 ROOF OF AFRICA
In addition to being the Official Lubricant Partner of the Roof of Africa 2024, Motul will once again be making the ‘Mother of Hard Enduro’ a little easier for competitors through their Bike Wash offering.
Participants in all Roof classes will no doubt have to contend with dirt and mud as they take on the challenge of Lesotho’s terrain. As all Enduro riders know, mud has an uncanny ability to get into exactly the places it’s not wanted, and this can impact the performance of even the best-prepared motorcycles. In an event as competitive as the Roof, this can make all the difference between finishing and what might have been.
For the 2024 edition of the Roof, Motul has forged a new partnership with the Industrial Supply Centre (ISC) from Port Shepstone. Owner Brett Robins will be deploying some serious cleaning hardware in the shape of Husqvarna HB34 pressure washers. And for the tenth consecutive year, the Bike Wash will be managed by Craig Kruger and his team from Extreme Clean. Their powerful combination of expertise and enthusiasm should ensure that Roof riders can stage a clean getaway at the start of each day’s riding.
Inspired by the beauty of the iconic Maloti Mountains and aligned with Motul’s ‘Protecting our Playground’ ethos, this year’s Bike Wash will once again have a strong emphasis on sustainability. The team will be utilising the Biodegradable Motul Moto Wash from their MC Care range, a powerful cleaner and degreaser suitable for cleaning all types of motorcycles, whilst still being gentle on the environment.
The positive impact of the Motul Bike Wash will be felt long after the mud has settled following this year’s Roof. That’s thanks to a community initiative from EcoTanks (Gqeberha) and CashBuild Lesotho which will see the tanks supplied for the Bike Wash repurposed for use at schools and community centres.
“We’re excited to play our part in the legendary Roof of Africa and we’re confident that by blasting away the mud from competitors’ motorcycles, we can make this event even more enjoyable for all participants,” commented Brett Robins of ISC.
“After 10 years, the Extreme Clean team has become a fixture at the Roof of Africa, and we can’t wait to get our hands dirty this year,” commented Craig Kruger. “We look forward to working with Motul once again, and to collaborating with new partners to offer an even better service to Roof riders,” he added.
“In many ways, our Bike Wash offering sums up Motul’s commitment to the Roof of Africa,” explained Mercia Jansen, Motul General Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa. “We’re celebrating 10 years of giving back to the riders at the same time as demonstrating just what our products can do in these extreme conditions. Our range of innovative, sustainable products that empower motorcycle riders to fulfill their potential, underscores Motul’s enduring support for motorsport,” she added.
Last but not least, this year’s Roof of Africa will include a FAST Adventure Ride, with fans already signed up to ride alongside the route to cheer for their favourite competitors. Motul has partnered with FAST to supply their superior products free of charge. These will be carried in a support vehicle that will offer a ‘roaming bivouac service’ (just like in the Dakar Rally) for participants in the FAST Adventure Ride. Products from Motul’s MC Care Range will include Motul’s chain lube, oils, lubricants and coolant.
Given that Lesotho is also the perfect setting for mountain biking, the fact that Motul will be displaying their newly launched eco-friendly bicycle range, Motul Bike Care, is sure to be of interest to Roof competitors and spectators – not to mention Motul’s plans for a series of fun promotional activities.