06.10.2025

Orange dominance in the Maluti Mountains

National Cross Country Championship - Round 4 - Lesotho
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It was across the border and into the mountains of Lesotho for the Brother Leader Tread KTM Team this past weekend as they took on the penultimate round of the 2025 South African National Cross-Country Championship. The team showcased undeniable orange dominance, with standout performances across all classes.

Leading the charge was Scott Heygate, who delivered a stellar ride to claim both the overall victory and the Open class win. 

Reflecting on his impressive performance, Scott Heygate shared, “Round 4 of the SACC Championship was truly one for the books! Managed to take the win in the time trial, and the main race was an absolute battle. The track was tough. A small mistake early on allowed Maddy to get past and Davin to close in, pushing me back to P3. I had to reset, regroup, and put my head down. Lap after lap, I pushed all the way to the end. On the final lap, a mistake from Davin opened the door, I capitalized and managed to take the win on the day! A massive thank you to Louwrens, Marilyn, the entire team, and the Lesotho Federation for putting together such an incredible event. With one round to go, we’ll keep working hard and giving it everything. Feeling truly blessed and grateful for all the amazing people supporting me along the way.”

Close behind, Matthew Wilson took the top step in OR3, finishing just shy of the overall podium in fourth place overall.  “Lesotho was one of the best rounds of the season so far. The terrain was rough and demanding, but I found a good flow early on and kept things smooth and consistent. To take the OR3 win and be so close to the overall podium feels great. The team has been incredible, and I’m excited to carry this momentum into the final round.”

Adding to the team’s success, Kerim Fitz-Gerald clinched first in his class and secured a seventh overall finish,  marking an exceptional day for the Brother Leader Tread KTM squad.
Team manager and competitor Kerim Fitz-Gerald added, “It was another great weekend for the team. Everyone rode exceptionally well, the results really speak for themselves. I’m proud of how the riders handled the challenging Lesotho terrain and stayed composed throughout the race. Personally, I was happy to take the win in my class and bring more points home for the team. We’re in a strong position heading into the finale and ready to finish the season off on a high note.” 

The Brother Leader Tread KTM Team now turn their focus to the final round of the 2025 SACC Championship season, where they’ll be aiming to cap off an already outstanding season in true orange style.
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