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The venue for this year’s FIM AFRICA Cross Country Championship event,

the Delamere Farm, is not only known for magnificent scenery, but of course also has a very long and rich history. There is accordingly no doubt that riders participating in the event will thoroughly enjoy the experi-ence of riding on this terrain.

It is very pleasing and encour-aging to note that notwithstand-ing the current world economic climate and the tremendous travel costs involved, that at the time of writing this message, 69 entries had already been re-ceived and besides the local Ke-nyan riders who have entered, competitors from South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia will be competing in the event.

Kenya Motor Sport Federa-tion is renowned for hosting outstanding events and there is no doubt that the organisation of this year’s event will again be of an exceptionally high stan-dard as the team of enthusias-tic and dedicated officials from KMSF responsible for this event,

have been working very hard for several months already to ensure that the event is success-ful – and enjoyed by all competi-tors. An added advantage is the fact that KMSF is also well known for the tremendous hos-pitality which is always extended to all competitors and foreign visitors.

Some very tough battles for honours in all the classes are anticipated, and spectators can therefore also look forward to seeing some outstanding riding.

On behalf of FIM AFRICA, I would like to extend a sincere vote of appreciation to KMSF for hosting the event, and for the many hours spent in the organisation of the event – and to all the competitors who have entered the event and are sup-porting our Continental Cham-pionship.

Wishing all riders an enjoy-able and trouble-free event, as well as a safe return journey to their countries.

Beaulah Schoeman President : FIM AFRICA

Beaulah Schoeman

Message from FIM President

FIM Africa Continental Cross Country Championships - October 2011 3

...It is very pleasing and encouraging to note that notwithstanding the current world economic climate and the tremendous travel costs involved, that at the time of writing this message, 69 entries had already been received...

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n behalf of the Board of Directors of the Ke-nya Motor Sports Fed-eration, it gives me great pleasure to welcome

each one of you to this prestigious 2011 FIM Africa Cross Country Bike & Quad Team Championship.

I know those coming from down South and our regional neighbors will not fail to find Kenya a welcom-ing and fascinating place to visit.

Each FIM Continental event is made possible-thanks to a group of dedicated people “burning midnight oil” in various aspects of organiza-tion.

One of this group is very im-portant: the Jury President, Safety and Environment officer, Clerk of the Course, Stewards, Marshals and Medical Officers etc who carry out various tasks from the technical con-trol of motorbikes and quads to cir-cuit inspection.

As the host country we can com-fortably avow that we have “burnt the candle at both ends” and intend to give this Championship our best shot.

I must admit at this juncture that off road events in Kenya, more so the Cross Country Raid Challenge which integrates Enduros, continue to attract considerable spectator fervor, media publicity and bumper entries as witnessed in the past two years.

The success story is mainly due to the time and effort our volunteers and sponsors have contrived to sacrifice since we introduced cross-country raid challenge competitions in 2004.

Being the second time Kenya is hosting this prestigious Champion-ship since the initial one in 2004, Ke-nya Motor Sport Federation (KMSF) is proud to be associated with the rest of Africa once again.

The initial event, then known as Africa Motorcycle Union (AMU) Enduro Championship, rekindles sweet memories of names like Otto Ulyatte, Franco Checchni and the

late Dave Rose who featured very prominently for Kenya when the cream of Africa’s best came calling.

I am glad that eight years down the line, young budding Kenyan rid-ers like Shivam Vinayak and Andrew Stewart Pleasance continue to fit into their oldies’ shoes with zest and vigor.

Since 2004, quad and bike com-petitions have witnessed remarkable growth. Kenya have also played a piv-otal role in whipping up the enthu-siasm riders and organizers across the FIM Central Africa Motocross region with Tanzania coming up very well. Today, Uganda has some of the best tracks for motocross; a clear in-dication that motorcycle rivalry and development is at its heights in this region.

Only recently, former KMSF Chairman Mr. Maina Muturi was confirmed as the Fim Africa Vice President (environment), while An-thony Nielsen was reappointed to the Motocross Commission and Mbambu Muturi to off road Enduro Commission.

We sincerely thank Madam Presi-dent Mrs. Beaulah Schoeman and the entire South Africa based FIM Africa secretariat for the support that they have accorded KMSF over the years. Special thanks to organiz-ers EAMSC, hosts Soysambu Con-servancy, the Government of Kenya and relevant County Councils who have put in endless hours to catapult this admirable setup to fruition.

To the spectators, thank you for your support and enjoy what will be a great weekend of excitement and spectacular riding.

To all the visitors, feel free to sample some of our best hospital-ity zones like the world famous Ma-sai Mara as well as the picturesque countryside. May the best country win.

Asanteni SanaDave MachariaChairman KMSF

Message from KMSF Chairman

Dave Macharia

FIM Africa Continental Cross Country Championships - October 20114

As the host country we can comfortably avow that we have “burnt the candle at both ends” and intend to give this Championship our

best shot.

The formalities of the past few months are over and focus now turns to the much talked about

FIM Africa Bike and Quad Cross Country Team Championship set for Soysambu Conservancy on the weekend of October 14-15.

The enthusiasm isn’t merely about the Championship, but the fact that Kenya will be hosting the biggest off-road team event in the continent.

With the stiffest challenge antici-pated from down South, the general feeling is that Kenyans can’t be push-overs being on their home turf.

The competition will be the second to have been hosted after the 2004 edition in which the hosts fielded the likes of Otto Ulyatte, Dave Rose and Francesco Chechni and gave a good account of them-selves.

The length of the circuit is ap-proximately 48kms for motorcycles and quads. Unlike the first event Kenya hosted, this time round the Regs permit competitors a sight-ing lap the day before the start of the event. “Competitors may, if they wish go on a sighting lap, provided they have advised the Clerk of the course and\chief Marshall of their intention to do so,” said Anthony Nielsen, the Motorcycle Commis-sion Chairman of KMSF.

The ‘who is who’ in the Kenyan brigade is a blend of young budding and veteran riders who are ex-pected to inject the much needed impetus in search of glory. Organiz-ers East African Motor Sports Club are happy that the event has gotten massive boost and sponsors both in cash and in kind as the event draws near.

Bush Rovers, Denise Wali-mohamed, Taita Estates, Shazco, Wilken Group, Sports Motor-cycle, Comply, Virtualsat, Cimbria East Africa, Rob’s Magic, Kam-pala Coach, Security Group, Au-todrome Services, ALS, Kpmg, Soy

Sambu,Caroline Armstrong,Denise W a l i m o h a m m e d , F i n l a y Group,Homeboyz,Kenya Shell, Bar-clays Bank, Rongai Transporters and Chancerywright Insurance Brokers have come on board to support the event.

With enthusiasts rubbing their hands with glee expecting a scorch-ing race, many are those who can’t wait to see what’s up the sleeves of Shivam Vinayak. The glamour of it all is that family love will be put aside as Moses Mugo (KTM525) takes on his son Charles Mugo (Honda450) in an exciting family showdown.

Pundits have also adopted a wait-and-see attitude on the perfor-mance of the gritty Tom Cholmon-deley who has been riding quite aggressively over the past few years.

Shivam-rejoicing in Ganatra Cross-Country Championship vic-tory (for bikes) - has rode his Yama-ha 450 machine quite aggressively.

The list is incomplete without a mention of former cross country bikes champion Andrew Pleasance (KTM450), Jorgen Nielsen (YZ450), David Lawrence Brown (Yama-ha450), Captain Wangai (YZ450), Peter Kinyua (KTM530). The quads brigade has the likes of Cross-coun-ty champion Shazar Anwar (Bom-bardier 650), Vaiani siblings Arafat (Bombardier) and Aadil (Honda), Vincent Boulanger (Ca-am Ren-egade 800) and Zane Young (YZ Raptor 660).

Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, South Africa will also partake the conti-nental championship.

Meanwhile, former KMSF Chair-man Maina Muturi was confirmed as the FIM Africa Vice President (en-vironment), Anthony Nielsen -Mo-tocross commission and Mbambu Muturi- off road Enduro Commis-sion.

The President of Fim Africa Mrs Beaulah Schoeman expressed Con-fidence with the Kenya delegates and their commitment to motor-cycle Sport Development.


READY TO RUMBLEStage is set for FIM Africa Cross-Country in SoysambuPhotography: Anwar Sidi

MOBILETYPE

MOBILETYPE

NAME CAPACITY CLASS NAME CAPACITY CLASS

KENYA 1 Aadil Vaiani Quad 700 B3 2 Andrew Stuart Pleasance Bike 450 B2 3 Annick Deridder Quad 450 B3 & B9 4 Arafat Vaiani Quad 800 B3 5 Ben Spinks 6 Chantal Young Quad 250 B3 & B9 7 Chris Muraya Bike 520 B2 & B6 8 Charles Mugo Bike 9 Danilo Pucci Bike 250 B1 10 Dave Lawrence Brown Bike 450 B2 11 Franco Checchini Bike 530 B2 12 Greg Tallot Bike 390 B2 & B6 13 Gurraj Singh Quad 700 B3 14 Harry Baynton Graham Bike 525 B2 & B6 15 Harry Guelker Bike 450 B2 & B6 16 Hielko Bartlema Bike 450 17 Ian Duncan Bike 390 B2 & B4 18 John Bisley Bike 520 B2 & B4 19 Jorgen Nielsen Bike 447 B2 & B4 20 Mbabu Muturi Bike 530 B2 21 Michael Smith Bike 250 B1 22 Mike Rose Quad 525 B3 23 Moses Mugo Bike 24 Peter Kinyua Bike 530 B2 & B4 25 Piers Daykin Bike 530 B2 26 Robbie Calder Bike 450 B2 27 Salim Walimohammed Bike 390 B2 28 Sean Pelling Bike 525 B2 29 Sean Wilcock Bike 300 B2 30 Shaun Miller Bike 250 B1 31 Shazar Anwar Quad 660 B3 32 Shivam Vinayak Bike 450 B2 33 Tej Sehmi Bike 250 B2 & B6 34 Thomas Cholmondeley Bike 520 B2 35 Tutu Maina Bike 250 B1 36 Vincent Boulanger Quad 800 B3 37 Zane Young Quad 660 B3 38 David Nduati Bike 450 B2 & B4 39 Adrian Wroe Bike 450 B2 40 Peter Pleitz Bike

ZAMBIA 1 Ernst RainerIhmann Bike 450 B2 2 Dale Holliday Bike 200 B1 & B6 3 David Reeve Bike 450 B2 & B6 4 Daniel Parsons Bike 250 B1 5 Jay Fisher Bike 125 B1 SOUTH AFRICA 1 Neil Gailey Bike 250 B2 & B4 2 Jordan Wayne Bike 300 B2 & B6 3 Ian Dykes Bike 200 B1 4 Sarel Van Biljen Bike 450 B3 5 Ruan Roberts Bike 250 B2 6 Grant Pretorius Bike 250 B2 7 Calvin Collington Bike 250 B1 8 David Kidd Bike 250 B1 TANZANIA 1 Rebekka Bjerre Bike 250 B1 & B8 2 Harrold Tobias Bike 500 B2 & B6 3 Drew White Bike 250 B2 & B4 4 Caleb Simonson Bike 450 B2 5 Gifty Mshanga 6 Per Bjerre 7 Lane Simonson Bike 450 B2 8 Aart Koster Bike 400 b2 9 Andres Perez UGANDA 1 Nathalie van Pee Bike 250 B1 & B8 2 Patrick Van Pee Bike 250 B1 & 3 Maxime Van Pee Bike 450 B2 4 Igor Markov Bike 250 B2 5 Jacques Schrier Bike 250 B2 & B6 6 Moses Lutwama Bike 125 B1 7 Ahmed Tamale Bike 125 B1

FIM X Country Entry List


ST. MARY’SHOSPITAL

LAKEELEMENTAITA

SOYSAMBUSIGN

AIR STRIP

PUBLICCAMP SITE

DAIRY

HQ &CAMP SITE

MONKEYBRIDGE

TO NAKURU4 KMTO NAIVASHA / NAIROBI

Located on the picturesque Soysambu Conservancy, the course is about 48km long. It

starts off along two main rivers that feed Elementaita. The circuit is very technical and could be tricky should heavens open.

We then head under the main Nakuru/Nairobi highway to the side of the farm and do a 12 km section before heading back to the main farm.

The course has been designed to offer riders a fast and technical ride through the bushes and the very rocky stretches. Very little farm roads will be used and a lot of cattle/wild animal narrow tracks.

The quads will do roughly 85 per-cent of the route and only be separat-ed on two sections, as it is impossible for a quad by to pass that section.

A beautiful 4 km spectator stage has been designated along the start and finish areas whereby riders will tackle 5 times in and out of the river, technical steep hills and a few jumps to boot.

The spectator stage is situated only 600 meters from the spectator camp-ing area. This is practical as vehicles will not be allowed to drive round the farm.

Anthony NielsenChairmanOrganizing Committee

STARTNAIROBI / NAKURU

HIGHWAY

RIVERRIVER

AIRSTRIP

LAKEELEMENTAITA

END

SPECTATOR STAGEPARKING / CAMPING

SERVICE PARK

THE ROUTE DESCRIPTION


Map to Venue / Course Circuit

MOTOR RACING IS DANGEROUS YOU ARE ALL PRESENT AT THIS MEETING ENTIRELY AT YOUR

OWN RISK AND ADMISSION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THAT ALL PERSONS HAVING ANY CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION

AND/OR ORGANIZATION AND/OR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING INCLUDING THE OWNERS OF THE LAND AND THE DRIVERS AND

OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE ABSOLVED FROM ALL THE LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF PERSONAL INJURY (WHETHER FATAL

OR OTHERWISE) TO YOU OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY HOWSOEVER CAUSED.

SPECTATORS MUST KEEP OFF THE TRACK

RACE PROGRAMME

Day/Date Programme Time

Friday 14th of October 2011 Documentation 0900 – 1700

Friday 14th of October 2011 Technical Control 1100 – 1700

Friday 14th of October 2011 Meeting With Organizers 1500

Friday 14th of October 2011 Sighting lap for Motorcycles 1400 – 1530 optional

Friday 14th of October 2011 Sighting lap for Quads 1400 – 1530 optional

Friday 14th of October 2011 2nd Meeting with Organizers (if necessary) 1630

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Documentation & Technical 0730 – 0745 (foreign riders only)

Saturday 15th of October 2011 First Jury Meeting and Start Order Draw 0810

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Parc ferme Closes 0815

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Riders Briefing All Competitors Start Line 0830

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Start of first machine 0900

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Cut off time 1400

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Time Bar 1500

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Posting of results (provisional) 1600

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Second Jury meeting 1700

Saturday 15th of October 2011 Prize Giving 1800

EVENT OFFICIALSJury President - Charles Bender

Race Director - Ray Wilson

Foreign Jury Member - Gilly Dykes

FMNR Jury Member - Anne Troughton

Clerk of Course - Renzo Bernardi

Asst C of C / Event Director - Anthony Nielsen

Chief Scorer - Amaar Slatch

Chief Technical Steward - Derrick M’mbijjewe

Asst Chief Technical Steward - Angus Young

Secretariat - Katrine Diniz, Anita Eden, Sheryl Kibaki,

Chrisspine Omondi, Evelyne Wambui.

Jury Secretary - Karin Bernardi

Chief Medical Overseer - Dr Sunil Vinayak

Chief Environmental Officer - Maina Muturi

Asst Environmental Officer - Bobby Khan

Service Park - Jenny Davey

Marshalls - Keith Henrie, Andrew Doig

Security / Special Stage - Tomie Hellerstedt

RIDING NUMBERSThe following numbers and colours have been allocated to the official team riders of the various countries.

COUNTRY COLOUR OF BIBS/SHIRTS NUMBERPrevious Year’s winners 1 - 5South Africa GREEN 61 – 85Zambia LIGHT BLUE 86 – 110Kenya BLACK 111 – 135Uganda LIGHT PURPLE 286 – 310Individual Riders White 500 upwards

It is recommended that Quad riders put their racing number on the back of their shirt for ease of reference for officials. The onus is on the rider to ensure his numbers are legible and it is in his own interests to do so. NEAREST HOSPITALThe nearest hospital is ST MARY’S MISSION HOSPITALDr. JUMA +254-722 497 700 Sited 3km from the venue.Flying Doctors will be on standby.There will be fully equipped ambulances at the circuit

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Soysambu is the longest established ranch in Kenya, relying still on the good husbandry practices of our

founder, the 3rd Lord Delamere. His descen-dants still sustainably preserve that same land-scape with more of an eye to conservation and an unconventional approach to the future.

Agriculture has changed a lot in over a century but the principles of good stewardship have not. This ranch is now a leading tourist des-tination, part of a wildlife corridor between the Rift Valley lakes and now a world heritage site. In addition we are Kenya’s leading beef producer and home to 10% of the endangered Rothchild’s Giraffe.

Motorsport is part of our vision; provision of a venue for Enduros and Rallies has supported our conservation efforts for the last 20 years.

Motorsportspeople are an appreciative and engaged audience for conserving landscape and it is with great pride that we are able to support this prestigious international event for the greater glory of Kenya.

C/o Delamere Estates,Private Bag,Nakuru,Kenya20100

Photography: Anwar Sidi




Kenya’s WildlifeF

or many, the name “Kenya” has always been synonymous with wildlife. We are the home of Africa’s famous “Big Five” (Lion,

Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo) and it is true that this is the best place in the entire continent to see these Five magnificent species in their natural environment. But Kenya has even more to offer. We have an incredible range of wild habitats, each one with its own unique range of species. Open savannah, deep forest, soda and freshwater lakes, alpine meadows, coral reefs, caves, beaches, river deltas and even more. A safari in Kenya means more than just seeing animals. This is a chance for you to immerse yourself in a wild world where the fascinating natural behaviour and interaction between species will keep you enthralled.

TOURISM PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW 2010Kenya recorded the highest number of tourists’ arrivals ever at 1,095,945 tourists as at 31st December, 2010. This was a 15% growth compared to the 952,481 experienced in 2009. This figure excludes the cross border tourists’ arrivals which could add up to another approximately 700,000 tourists once the results are fully tallied by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.

WILDLIFE PARKSYou can get unedited glimpses into the lives of Kenya animals at the following spots: Masai Mara is Kenya’s (and the world’s)

original “lion country.” It is famed for its surreal annual wildebeest migration and an up-close encounter with Masai Warriors.

Amboseli National Park offers unbelievable concentrations of elephants and breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Tsavo National Park, administered as 2 units of Tsavo East and Tsavo West, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country.

While Lake Nakuru National Park is home to considerable populations of Kenya animals, it is more famous for its millions of flamingoes whose plumes turns Lake Nakuru into a sea of pink

Nairobi National Park offers an unbelievable wilderness experience in the heart of the capital of Kenya. Equally astounding is that it is home to all the ‘Big Five’ except the mighty elephant.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust runs

an orphanage for elephants and rhinos.

Here we get nerve-tingly close to some adorable orphaned baby elephants.

When we want to see a giraffe close up, we visit the Giraffe Center to pose with and feed the world’s tallest mammals

The Nairobi Safari Walk, a family favorite, is one of the popular tourist attractions in Kenya and is great for anyone craving a quasi-wild experience

The Mamba Villages in Mombasa and Nairobi offer you an opportunity to witness Nile crocodiles jostling for meat at feeding time.

Haller Park sits on a disused cement quarry in Mombasa. It is a fascinating lesson in reclamation. Haller Park was the site of an unusual friendship between a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-year old male tortoise!

PHOTOGRAPHY: ANWAR SIDI



MOTOCROSS AFTER ROUND 81 Maina Wanjigi 3722 Jesse Waithaka 3163 Dekker Kihara 3074 Xavian Wali Mohamed 2215 Nicholas Molyneux 966 Tai Wahome 687 Tendo Kerago 418 Dylan Mutahi 399 Jet Takkunen 57 MX 65 CLASS 1 Rolf Kihara 3662 Owain Ashley 3093 Jeremy Waithaka 2934 Mohamed Anwar 2735 Ryan Bailey 1946 Callum Hays 38 1837 Allister Diniz 1578 Nikita Sehmi 1409 David Murigi 10310 Ngugi Waweru 9911 Elius Sherman 7712 Nderitu Gatonye 6313 Marco Sher 11 MX 85 CLASS 1 Apollo Mbuki 3602 Samir Anwar 3103 Karan Sehmi 2774 Masalule Kituyi 2735 Rohan Gandhi 2426 Charles King’angi 1907 Githuku Mungai 1878 Muthandi Wanjigi 1439 Ashley Njoroge 8410 Walter Kuria 29

MX 125 CLASS 1 Ivan Guya 4202 Mwai Kibaki 2843 Ted Wanday 2714 Adil Khan 2285 Eugine Maina 37 MX 2 CLASS 1 Cruze Muigai 3772 Tutu Maina 3523 Jj Kahumbura 2944 Zane Young 2445 Allan Maina 1726 Eugine Maina 1187 Eduardo Debastiani 548 Randall Kihara 529 Danilo Pucci 2510 Salim Walimohamed 22 MX 1 CLASS 1 Shivam Vinayak 4132 Ken Anunda 3293 Charles Mugo 3294 Moses Mugo 1995 Anthony Nielsen 776 Mike Smith 717 Eduardo Debastiani 688 Louis Dirnboeck 689 Allan Maina 222 6610 Ian Duncan 6011 Jorgen Nielsen 4912 Isaac Kuria 13 13. Randeep S. Kalsi 10

1 Shivam Vinayak 77 2 Sean Pelling 52 3 Andrew Pleasance 45 4 Shaun Miller 45 5 Wangai Kimeria 31 6 Robbie Calder 28 7 Edouardo Debastiani 20 8 Danilo Pucci 19 9 Sean Wilcock 18 10 Jorgen Nielsen 15 11 Greg Tallot 14 12 Alasdair Keith 14 13 Aadil Vaiani 13 14 Ian Duncan 13 15 Heilko Bartlema 13 16 Salim Walimohamed 10

17 Peter Kinyua 10 18 Joost Zuurbier 9 19 Markus Takkunen 7 20 Mbabu Muturi 6 21 Othman Raddadi 3 22 Moses Mugo 2 23 Chris Muraya 2 24 Tej Sehmi 2 25 Rafaele Beruado 2 26 Charles Mugo 1 27 Robert Kariuki 1 28 Masalule Kituyi (Jnr) 1 29 Dom Troulan 1 30 Ben Simpson 1 31 Tutu Maina 1 32 Kyle Sharpe 1

1 Shazar Anwar 65 2 Abid Ganatra 47 3 Vincent Boulanger 35 4 Zane Young 47 5 Annick Deridder 32 6 Mike Rose 20 7 Bernard Murage 29 8 Arafat Vaiani 26 9 Gurraj Singh 10 10 Chantal Young 10 11 Christian Collette 29 12 Chris Wahome 7

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QUADS

Kenya Motocross Championship Standings

TEAM SOUTH AFRICA

8 man South African team for Kenyan Off road eventSouth Africa has assembled a 8 man squad to lead it’s charge in the upcoming FIM Africa Off-road Challenge to be held in Soy Sambu ranch almost three weeks away. Considered some of the best riders in the continent, the contingent is set to spice up the event that now promises to be one of Kenya’s more prestigious motor sports events. Led by team captain Neil Gailey, have a look at the team planning to reign supreme in Kenya.

NEIL GAILEY – YAMAHA 250 2T. – NO 65

Neil is the South African team captain, and will also be competing in the Masters class as well. He has just won the SA National championships in the Masters class in off road racing. Neil has been competing in all the SORC events in 2011, as well as National and Regional events in South Africa.

GRANT PRETORIUS – YAMAHA 250 2T- NO 67Grant has been competing throughout 2010 and 2011 in the SORC events as well as in the Desert race. Grants determination has always seen him bring his bike home under the most trying of circumstances as seen in Zimbabwe in 2009, when the rest of the team had retired due to injury or mechanical problems, Grant doggedly dragged his bike across the finish line.

DAVID KIDD – KAWASAKI 250 4T –NO 61David has had an amazing season in the SORC championships as well as in the club events. Although he has not competed in Nationals lately, David has always ridden in the Desert race with great success on his 125. Look out for this rider, he is South Africa’s dark horse.

IAN DYKES – KTM 200 2T – NO 64Traditionally an mx rider, Ian started riding in the support classes at SORC events in 2010 and also competing in the SA National off roads. 2011 has been a trying year for him and he now wants to get over the bad luck and get on with competing. He cannot wait to ride in Kenya especially as the race is on the farm that his Grandfather worked on for several years.

RUAN ROBERTS – BETA 350 4T – NO 66Ruan is no stranger to the Continental championships, having represented South Africa before when the event was held in Zambia. Ruan first started competing in SORC events in Namibia and Zambia when he was a teenager. He has also competed in Italy. 2011 has been a good season for Ruan who has been competing in the South African Nationals in the OR2 class and has taken fourth place in the South African National championships and is 7th in the overall standings.

WAYNE JORDAAN – KTM 300 EXC – NO 83Wayne is competing not only in the B2 class but also as in the Senior rider class. Unfortunately work commitments and managing a racing team in 2011 have kept him out of the saddle most of this year. However, Wayne has during 2008/2009/2010 competed in a number of SA Nationals and Regional events as well as the grueling Desert race.

CALVIN COLLINGTON – YAMAHA 250 4T – NO 62Calvin is the pioneer of the SORC series! He would travel up to Zambia to compete and his stories of how much fun it was, resulted in the rest of us following suit. In those days, Calvin rode a Yamaha quad and has represented South Africa in Zimbabwe in 2006 on the quad. Calvin is an experienced National rider, although it was always on the quad, but lately has switched his 4 wheels for 2 and it is proving to be a winning formula for him.

SAREL VAN BILJOEN – CAN AM - NO L73Sarel has competed for South Africa at the Continental championships in Zambia. This year sees Sarel take the South African National championship title in the Senior class. If it wasn’t for Sarel, the SA team would not have been able to get their bikes up to Kenya as he has offered to drive the truck with the bikes up.


Tanzanian riders assemble a 9 man squad

Tanzania has confirmed that it has a lineup of at least nine riders who will fly their flag high in October during the FIM Africa

Cross Country Challenge to be held in Kenya in mid October.

Speaking to the team captain Per Bjerre, he expressed confidence with his squad and indi-cated that they are ready for the arduous task ahead and the competition from across the continent that comes with it. “We are looking forward to some proper competition from all the great riders in Africa.”

The team has set-up a special track in Aru-sha where they have been perfecting their skills.

“We have, as a team, been practicing since the beginning of July for this up-coming event

on our special set-up Enduro track just to be ready for whatever but only time will tell if we practiced on the right things.” said Per.

Unlike most of the other participating coun-tries, Tanzania will not field any quad bike rid-ers. Their motorbike class will consist of both veteran riders and new riders whom Per has described as coming up strong.

The team captain Per Bjerre and sibling Rebecca Bjerre and the Simson brothers con-sisting of Lane and Caleb Simson are not new to Kenyan terrain having raced in the country before. All will be racing in Honda CRF450 contraptions except for Rebecca in a Honda CRF250.

Also in a CRF450 will be Andres. Making a

coming back in a powerful Kawasaki KX500 will be Toby who is a great talent having raced in Tanzania and beyond. Gifty, working for a Bike Safari Company as a mechanic and tour guide, has proved his ability behind the wheel by win-ning several races in a deprived Honda XLR250.

The senior member of the team is Drew, aged over 50 years, he is a steady rider who never says die. He will be armed with a Honda XLR250

The event will be held 130km west of Nai-robi on the expansive Delamere Farm at an altitude of 1850meters above sea level. Pro-ceedings start on Friday 14 with a sighting lap before proper action starting Saturday morning followed by prize giving later in the evening.

TEAM TANZANIA


PER BJERRE

BIKE:

HONDA CRF 450

CLASS:

B2 and B6

DREW WHITE

BIKE:

HONDA XLR 250

CLASS:

B2 and B4

LANE SIMONSON

BIKE:

HONDA CRF 450

CLASS:

B1 and B8

REBEKKA BJERRE

BIKE:

HONDA CRF 450

CLASS:

B1 and B8

HAROLD TOBIAS

BIKE:

KAWASAKI CRF 450

CLASS:

B1 and B8

CALEB SIMONSON

BIKE:

HONDA CRF 450

CLASS:

B2

AART KOSTER

BIKE:

HONDA CRF 450

CLASS:

B2

GIFTY MSHANGA

BIKE:

HONDA XLR 250

CLASS:

B1

ANDRES PERES

BIKE:

HONDA XLR 250

CLASS:

B1

TEAM KENYA


ZANE YOUNG

Age 17 years oldBeen riding a quad for three years in the X-countries and just recently in the Enduros. At the moment Zane is lying tie 2nd in the Enduro Championship.Started doing Moto-x November 2010.

NAME: SHAZAR ANWAR

DOB:27/10/84

QUAD:

660

CLASS:B3

NAME: MIKE SMITH

DOB:30/03/76

BIKE:

250

CLASS:B1

NAME: JOHN BISLEY

AGE:56

BIKE:

520

CLASS:B2 & B4

NAME: MBABU MUTURI

AGE:41

BIKE:

530

CLASS:B2

NAME: HARRY BAYNTON GRAHAM

AGE:41

BIKE:

525

CLASS:B2 & B6

NAME:

TOM CHOLMONDELEY

DOB:19/06/68

BIKE:

520

CLASS:

B2

NAME:

SEAN WILCOCK

DOB:30/06/75

BIKE:

300

CLASS:

B2

Kenya confirms Forty riders for X country

TEAM KENYA


TUTU MAINA Age16 years, Entry Class B1 Youngest Rider. Has been in Motor Cross and currently second in MX 2, Kenya Motor Cross Captain in South Africa 2010 and Zimbabwe in 2011. He will be trying his first shot in Off Road Cross Country for the first timeHis ambition is to use Motor Cross in assisting needy communities

NAME: GURRAJ SINGH

AGE:18

QUAD:

700

CLASS:B3

CHANTAL-LOUISE YOUNGAge 19 years oldBeen riding a quad for three years in the X-countries and just recently in the EndurosHobby - Photography

NAME: BEN SPINKS

DOB:

QUAD:YAMAHA 250

CLASS:B1

NAME: FRANCO CHECCHINI

AGE:35

BIKE:

530

CLASS:B2

NAME: SHIVAM VINAYAK

DOB:23/07/91

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2

NAME: ANNICK DERIDDER

DOB:

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2

NAME: ANDREW STUART PLEASANCE

DOB:27/06/87

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2

Kenya Team Riders Profiles

TEAM KENYA


ARAFAT VAIANINick name ‘Ari’, Age 35I bought a quad just to have fun riding around the bush and somehow ended up taking part in the xcountry rally raids - this was never the plan but I enjoyed the challenge and the event as a whole. Its not just about the adrenaline rush, but also about meeting with other enthusiasts from different backgrounds. I’ve never done an enduro event, so the FIM is going to be a great learning experience for me. If it rains heavy, I have what the racers do not - a little button that says activate 4x4!

ROB CALDERHaving enjoyed the stability on 4 legs for many years, Rob has recently converted back to 2 wheels. This is his first year back on the circuit after 17 years.The term “Ride Red” is normally associated with the proverbial red mist, in Rob’s case it represents the occasional bleeding caused by pouncing “Ngoja Kidogo” bushes commonly found in Kenya . So, if you see him on the track, first congratulate him, then get out the way………..

CHRIS MURAYAnickname - pinga mingi...for my prowess on the golf courseriding experience - really? i thought this was a family magazine

AADIL VAIANIKadils. Client just couldn’t say Aadil, so the name stuck…Male30 yrs3 years riding off and on.Modifying anything with an engine in it to make it perform better.Good luck to all participants and be sure to have fun!

NAME: CHARLES MUGO

DOB:1992

BIKE:

CLASS:

DANILO PUCCIAge: 28 Riding Experience: Did enduros and trail ridding in Brazil and Kenya. Currently enjoying the vast options that Kenya has as the MX, Enduro and Cross Country community stays together, something you don’t experience in Brazil. On top of that? We CAMP here and stay very close to the nature. Africa is unique.

NAME: GREG TALLOT

AGE:39

BIKE:

390

CLASS:B2 & B6

NAME: DAVE LAWRENCE BROWN

AGE:37

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2


TEAM KENYA


NAME: HARRY GUELKER

AGE:43

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2 & B6

NAME: IAN DUNCAN

AGE:50

BIKE:

KTM 390

CLASS:B2 & B4

NAME: PETER KINYUA

DOB:08/08/63

BIKE:

530

CLASS:B2 & B4

NAME: MIKE ROSE

AGE:

QUAD:

525

CLASS:B3

NAME: HIELKO BARTLEMA

AGE:39

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2

NAME: JORGEN NIELSEN

AGE:57

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2 & B4

NAME: PIERS DAYKIN

DOB:01/05/77

BIKE:

530

CLASS:B2

NAME: MOSES MUGO

AGE:52

BIKE:

KTM 525

CLASS:B2


TEAM KENYA


NAME: SALIM WALIMOHAMMED

AGE:35

BIKE:

390

CLASS:B2

NAME:

SHAUN MILLER

AGE:31

BIKE:

250

CLASS:B1

NAME: DAVID NDUATI

AGE:49

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2 & B4

NAME:

PETER PLEITZ

AGE:

BIKE:

CLASS:

SEAN PELLINGAt 37 I am just shy of being classed a Senior for the event – a sobering & scary thought!! The FIM Cross Country Team Challenge therefore presents a last opportunity to give it my all before the knees and back give in and force more leisurely riding (albeit it is creeping in already). Having ridden in the enduro scene for the past 8 years this event is the culmination of a great motorsports scene that exists in Kenya and I am honoured to be part of the team – Come on Kenya!! By the way cheers to Anto and the organisingcommittee.

NAME: TEJ SEHMI

DOB:23/09/72

BIKE:

250

CLASS:B2 & B6

NAME: ADRIAN WROE

AGE:35

BIKE:

450

CLASS:B2

NAME: VINCENT BOULANGER

DOB:3/12/71

QUAD:

800

CLASS:B3



TEAM UGANDA


Uganda confirms Seven riders for X country

NAME: NATHALIE VAN PEEAGE:16

BIKE:

KAWASAKI 250

CLASS:B1 & B8

NAME: MAXIME VAN PEE

AGE:17

BIKE:

YAMAHA 450

CLASS:B2

NAME: JACQUES SCHRIER

AGE:49

BIKE:

YAMAHA 250

CLASS:B2 & B6

NAME: AHMED TAMALE

AGE:22

BIKE:

125

CLASS:B1

NAME: PATRICK VAN PEE

AGE:52

BIKE:

KAWASAKI 250

CLASS:B1 & B4

NAME: IGOR MARKOV

AGE:37

BIKE:

HONDA 250

CLASS:B2

NAME: MOSES LUTWAMA

DOB:22/09/82

BIKE:

125

CLASS:B1

TEAM ZAMBIA


DALE HOLLIDAY Dale, who is familiar with Kenyan terrain having raced here before, started riding in 1992. Over the almost 20 years he has won several Zimbabwe Motocross and Enduro championships as well as Zambian Motocross and Enduro championships.

He finished 2nd in the AMU (Africa Motorcycle Union) in Morocco in 2000 and 5th in Kenya in 2002. His last AMU attempt was in Zimbabwe this year where he managed to finish 7th in the MX2 class. Having already won the B1 class Enduro Championship and MX2 Motocross championship for 2011 in Zambia, Hale is in a bullish mood and hopes to wrap up the South Africa Off-Road Championship (SORC) where he is lying third win one do-or-die round left.

DAVID REEVE Born in May 1973, David started riding at the age of 10. He quickly mastered the art of riding and is now a multi junior Motocross champion, multi senior Motocross champion, 2006/2008 National Enduro Champion. He is currently 1st in the 2011 Zambian National Enduro Championship. Having conquered the local scene he also boasts of international crowns; 2006 AMU/ BAJA/ SAC Enduro Champion. 3rd in the 2011 Mantshwabisi 1000 Desert Race and is currently 2nd in the SORC Enduro Championship.He rides a Husaberg 450FX.

RAINER IHMANN He started riding at a very young age on a Honda Monkey bike in the hills around Lake Kariba; The world’s largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume and the fourth largest by surface area.He later progressed to bigger bikes and commenced Motocross after he started working when he could afford a bike. In 2009 he purchased a KTM 250 XCF-W and started enjoying Enduros. In 2010 he finished 2nd in the SORC B1 class, 5th in the 2010 Baja Championship in a similar class. He’s currently 5th in the 2011 SORC and 3rd in the National Championship following two disastrous rounds. In Kenya he will be riding a Husaberg 450 FE.

DANIEL PARSONSDaniel Parsons has just turned 16 and thus is now allowed to compete in FIM AFRICA events as per the regulations. He competed at Dorvic Farm, renowned for being a tough track competing in Clubman’s class with his elder brother and mother in 2010 and 2011 at age 14 and 15. He has competed in the National Enduro’s with the seniors as a Clubman with his first race being in September this year where he came 3rd to Dale Holliday and Rob Gifford. In Dorvic in 2011, he finished a credible 4th with his mother coming in at 5th.

JAY FISHERJay Fisher has just turned 16 like Daniel Parsons so this will be his 1st International event having ridden in Dorvic for 2 years in the Clubmans class and coming 2nd in 2011 on his Yamaha 125. His brother Paddy competed in Mafikeng last year for Zambia but has not entered because of his studies. Jay is one of the up and coming riders and together with Daniel they are set to be a force to reckon with in the future.

Zambia confirms five riders for X countryZambia is the latest country to front a team for the FIM Africa X-Country Challenge slated for next Saturday but one in Soysambu Ranch. The team made up of five riders will be arriving in Nairobi from Lusaka on Thursday morning with their bikes which are being transported by road arriving shortly after. Zambia adds itself to an already impressive lineup of riders from Kenya and other African countries including Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa.The formidable Zambian squad looks as follows:-

FIM AFRICA CROSS COUNTRY CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP KENYA

ENVIRONMENTAL CODE

The Environmental Steward shall ensure that the FIM /FIM Africa Environmental Code is respected. Have access to all information concerning the event and must be able to give prior, during and after the event recommendations to the President of the Jury or Chief Steward on all aspects which may have potential environmental consequences.

The Steward shall be responsible for;

A. Noise pollution as per Article 4 of the Environment Code.B. Fuel usage as per Article 5 of the Environmental Code.C. Protection of the ground as per Article 6 of the Environmental Code.

Prevent leakage into the ground of fuel, oils and fluids. Ensure all competitors are using Environmental Mats – Compulsory. Sufficient containers to recover rubbish and fluid.

COMPETITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR;The wastage generated by their team during the event.

Where organizers provide containers for waste they must be used as directed.

Waste must be retained by the team until the approved facilities provided by organizers can be used.

Where refueling or servicing is undertaking at events, riders must provide and use environmental mats to protect the ground.

A working fire extinguisher of minimum 9kgs must be present in the competitors pit area.

Any infringement by the participant or rider (who is responsible for his team) of the FIM Environment Code may result in a fine, disqualification from the event or suspension and may further result in the rider being liable for any costs of rectification.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAYWorld Environment Day (wed) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental actions. Wed activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.

Since 2007, and following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the FIM and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), FIM has been celebrating every year the World Environment Day at all FIM events taking place around this date.

Of our awareness campaign that was launched in 2006, and we encourage our community to play this role by considering the environment when riding.

Maina MuturiFIM AfricaVice President


Anwar

Cross-Out

Kenyan riders of the FIM cross country event slated for 15th October at the extensive

Soysambu Ranch in Naivasha have received a major boost in personal body protection equipment.

Leatt Brace Corporation a leading manufacturer of neck braces from South Africa and Tekrider from Canada - a leading manufacturer of chest protectors - have come in with hefty discounts on their product range specifically for the Kenyan riders as support for the event.

“One ideally should not put a price tag on their safety but the research and development cost as well as the advanced type of materials used to produce these two particular products, considered by many to be the best products in their class, are high and

not within the reach of everyone.” said Yusuf Abdulgani Ltd, the official importers.

“There is lots more technology and statistics available today than before and a neck brace for example is regarded to be as important as a helmet, how many people do you see riding without a helmet? Tekrider products are one of the few regarded as true body protectors and not just roost deflectors. We hope this kind gesture by the two suppliers Leatt Brace and Tekrider will be taken up by Kenyan riders of all ages and riding disciplines.”they went on to say.

An appeal was also sent out to the courier companies to support this cause and reduce the cost further of the units which are scheduled to be couriered in soon.

major boost in RIDER S personal body protection equipment


There is lots more technology and

statistics available today than before

and a neck brace for example is regarded to be

as important as a helmet, how many people do you see

riding without a helmet?

On behalf of the Organising Committee, we want to extend a heart-felt thank you for your commitment to making this event so successful.

You are truly appreciated.

SECURITYGROUP


Caroline Armstrong

Mr. Rana (Simba Ndogo)

Denise Walimohammed

FIM Cross Country Championship,Kenya

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