MASEBILI MOHALE At least 50 riders took part at this month’s cross country and pump track held at Roma on February 16. The event, which was sponsored by Lesotho Flour Mills in partnership with Lesotho Sky, was aimed at identifying racers from all ten districts of Lesotho in order to make it easy for the selection of those who can qualify to represent the country internationally.According to the organisers, the race is scheduled to take place at the Roma Bike Hanger every month. Roma Bike sells some mountain bikes, do rentals and repairs. The race takes place at Roma Trading Post Lodge.

Excited participants agreed that this month’s event succeeded beyond their expectations as the number of riders increased compared to last month. Both males and females participated regardless of their age. One of the participants, Motsëlisi Tohlang aged 11 said: “I am happy to be part of this kind of event and I hope to reach to the top one day. I am happy to be the youngest among all the riders present here today. This is a motivation for me that I should keep on practicing.” Three riders made it to the finishing line and were showered with round of applause by spectators. One of them, Phetetso Monese, who won the race, has already participated outside the country at least three times in Cape Town taking part at Wines to Whales event where he obtained first position, each time competing with different contestants. Monese was in this race followed by Malefetsane Lesofe who also cycled internationally although he has not brought home anything yet but still hopeful that one day is one day.