Author Topic: Retro Roof of Africa 2019 (Read 865 times)

Kortbroek · « **on:** September 10, 2019, 08:35:26 am »

This looks interesting. Basically seems like it can accommodate any bike that can go on dirt.

http://roofofafrica.co.ls/retro-roof/
http://roofofafrica.co.ls/regs/retro.pdf?target=blank

edit: Although a pity it is the same weekend as Tankwa. ...why not grow the sport in SA instead of having competing events?

Buff · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2019, 08:42:38 am »

I was looking at going up to that event until I noticed the date clash. I mentioned it on their FB page as well. Real pity because it will probably be a great ride. I see it's MSA registered as well so they cocked it up by double booking the weekend

Interesting to see this name on the start list, I thought he had left the country after the Rally fiasco

George Booker N/A N/A Adventure Bikes Under 1000cc KTM 530 Rally Lite

Kortbroek · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2019, 08:50:02 am »

Quote from: Buff on September 10, 2019, 08:42:38 am

I was looking at going up to that event until I noticed the date clash. I mentioned it on their FB page as well. Real pity because it will probably be a great ride. I see it's MSA registered as well so they cocked it up by double booking the weekend

Interesting to see this name on the start list, I thought he had left the country after the Rally fiasco

George Booker N/A N/A Adventure Bikes Under 1000cc KTM 530 Rally Lite

Do tell for those of us not in the know?

Ja it looks like a fun event. I'm gearing myself up, mostly i.t.o. saving money to do one or two events next year. Tankwa obviously being #1, if this is around next year on a different date then maybe this will be #2.

Buff · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2019, 09:13:46 am »

Just run a search of his name on WD's, the results will tell the story

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:46:20 pm »

Was Planned early in the year, but did nothing till a few weeks back, takes a a bit of planning on a VMx bike, so itsa no go for me, not a lot of vintage bikes so far, pity could be great if organised, and better date planning $:-\$

171steve · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2019, 08:23:35 am »

Quote from: Kortbroek on September 10, 2019, 08:50:02 am

Quote from: Buff on September 10, 2019, 08:42:38 am
I was looking at going up to that event until I noticed the date clash. I mentioned it on their FB page as well. Real pity because it will probably be a great ride. I see it's MSA registered as well so they cocked it up by double booking the weekend

Interesting to see this name on the start list, I thought he had left the country after the Rally fiasco

George Booker N/A N/A Adventure Bikes Under 1000cc KTM 530 Rally Lite

Do tell for those of us not in the know?

Ja it looks like a fun event. I'm gearing myself up, mostly i.t.o. saving money to do one or two events next year. Tankwa obviously being #1, if this is around next year on a different date then maybe this will be #2.

Dis die ou wat n potensiele baie goeie rally opgedinges het, ryers deur boere so grond laat jaag het sonder toestemming en verder nie eers almal wat hy geld skuld betaal het nie.
Toe pawpaw die fan strike likwideer hy homself en staan nie man vir wat hy drooggemaak het of skuld nie

Hyt bietjie guts om sy gesig weer in enige msa events te wys selfs as n deelnemer ek dink daar is nog n paar ouens wat hom wil beetkry

XT JOE · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2019, 10:08:55 pm »

On the bucket list to go and view one day, nice website and liked the retro stuff- good memories of the 70's, 80's and 90's - Any Capies going up there- would like to lay my hands on one of these tees

2StrokeDan · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2019, 10:20:56 pm »

Why does the name imply "retro" when Booker for instance, is on a newish 530?

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2019, 05:22:10 am »

The 2020 retro roof will be march april, cant remember exact date, I will be there on a 82 PE 175
found the date

Numsch · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2020, 07:08:21 am »

The Retro Roof is on the 21st March this year. I'm thinking of doing this on the 790, can anyone comment on this that did the event last year?

Losper · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2020, 08:41:33 am »

Quote from: 2StrokeDan on November 25, 2019, 10:20:56 pm

Why does the name imply "retro" when Booker for instance, is on a newish 530?

Dan, the modern "Roof" (last 10years) has become increasingly technical. The "Retro" refers to the original type of "Roof" where the tracks were less technical.
So the format for the Retro Roof is easier, more open (even side by sides and 4x4 buggies/sandmaster type vehicles can enter) and doable by average skilled riders.
They are also trying to get the "old toppies" that used to ride the Roof back in the day to enter.
The first Retro Roof (last year) was a huge success and I think the organizers has got a winning formula.

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2020, 08:45:30 am »

Call Gareth I he did it last year, I am sorting mine out now, need to go for ECG stress test for MSA licence 50 plus $:-\$ , looking for somewhere to do it , time is ticking, took the bike out last Sunday, so far so good

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2020, 08:53:24 am »

My old skooler for the RR

Cracker · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2020, 05:19:33 pm »

Quote from: DR BIG 750 on February 26, 2020, 08:45:30 am

Call Gareth I he did it last year, I am sorting mine out now, need to go for ECG stress test for MSA licence 50 plus $:-\$ , looking for somewhere to do it , time is ticking, took the bike out last Sunday, so far so good

If you're in the area, Healthworx in Randpark Ridge, quick and cheap. Think I paid R800 for mine.

DR BIG 750 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2020, 05:48:55 am »

Ready for retro roof, leaving next thursday.

Numsch · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2020, 09:31:57 am »

Quote from: DR BIG 750 on March 13, 2020, 05:48:55 am

Ready for retro roof, leaving next thursday.

I sure hope the event is still going to be on. I thought only international air travel was suspended but apparently borders are closed!

edgy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:03:24 am »

I would seriously love to get hold of an old enduro bike and do this!!

halfjob · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2020, 11:40:13 am »

time to dig out my old KDX 200 and do this again...13th in class in 1986

oh wait....i am a bit fatter than then

Ebredenhann · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2020, 02:58:48 pm »

We did this last year on 300 2-T's.

Actually we booked a Lesotho Roof training long-weekend for that weekend on the 300's, only to find out closer to the time that the Retro Roof is the same date, so we decided 'what the heck let's do this event while we are in Lesotho', and then the rest of the remaining days we will continue with the technical riding.

It was a lot of fun, old bikes, and new, not really a race but more an event, although the front runners, as in any event, gunned it to the end.

Dally, from Pongola Dirt Zone organiser of the annual Pongola 500, who is extremely capable on bikes to put it mildly, did it with a 1290 with his young laaitie as pillion, 790 can easily do it yes...

Numsch · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2020, 09:02:51 am »

Unfortunately the event has been postponed due to the virus.