{"id":6624,"date":"2023-12-04T17:41:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T17:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/?p=6624"},"modified":"2023-12-06T17:46:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T17:46:25","slug":"south-african-humour-meets-heart-stopping-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/south-african-humour-meets-heart-stopping-action\/","title":{"rendered":"South African Humour Meets Heart-Stopping Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>South African Humour Meets Heart-Stopping Action in Latest\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8216;Giving It Gears with Jason Goliath&#8217; Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6622\" src=\"https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/enduroworld.co.za\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-ROA-Wade-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Africa, November 2023 &#8211;<\/strong> In November 2012, a young motorbike racer from KwaZulu-Natal rocked the world of endurance motorbike racing with his epic debut, becoming the youngest-ever Roof of Africa champion in Lesotho. Now at 27, Wade Young, known for his exceptional talent, joins forces with the Goliath\u2019s in their latest &#8216;Giving It Gears with Jason Goliath&#8217; episode. Together, they blend the riveting nature of endurance motorbike racing with South African humour, delivering an exciting experience for audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>When discussing his time shooting the episode, Young described his time on the show as \u2018an unreal experience,\u2019 highlighting how naturally funny and easy-going the Goliath\u2019s are, making him feel right at home in front of the camera. \u201cIt was a lot different to what I am used to being at the race,\u201d acknowledges Young.<\/p>\n<p>When sharing how he balanced the intense world of hard enduro racing with humour, Young noted that \u201c&#8230;it plays well with each other. Everyone can relate to humour.\u201d He believes the episode can introduce new viewers to the world of hard enduro through laughter.<\/p>\n<p>In the episode, Wade Young pushes his limits in hard-enduro racing, a discipline that requires rigorous mental preparation. Wade explains, \u201cIn my day-to-day training, I am analysing my skills and improving my fitness. On race weekends or any challenges in life, I try to gather as much data and info around what I am doing to put my skills to use in the best way possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the motorbike racer reflected on his time working on the show and with the Goliath\u2019s, he fondly recalled \u201c&#8230;chatting to them when the cameras weren\u2019t rolling, genuine[ly] good guys with big ambition[s] and goals in life. As funny as they are, they have a great understanding of people and how life works.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, there were plenty of funny and unexpected moments during the filming, and Wade mentioned that the camaraderie with the Goliath\u2019s was a constant source of laughter. Young laughs as he shares an unforgettable moment, saying, \u201cNicholas Goliath sucked the petrol out of my tank and he got a bit in his mouth, I know exactly how it tastes and he played it [off] well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When stating what he hopes viewers gain from the show, Young says it would be to \u201c&#8230;encourage people to get out and go on adventures, see Sani Pass and what our country has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Experience all the excitement and action by tuning in to the &#8220;Giving it Gears with Jason Goliath&#8221; episode on November 8, 2023. Watch it here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbull.com\/za-en\/episodes\/giving-it-gears-with-jason-goliath-s1-e5\">Giving It Gears &#8211; Wade Young<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African Humour Meets Heart-Stopping Action in Latest\u00a0&#8216;Giving It Gears with Jason Goliath&#8217; Episode South Africa, November 2023 &#8211; In November 2012, a young motorbike racer from KwaZulu-Natal rocked the world of endurance motorbike racing with his epic debut, becoming the youngest-ever Roof of Africa champion in Lesotho. 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