Kiwi Rider December Vol.1 2025 | Page 92

DIRT NEWS

BRIDESMAID BATTLE OF THE HARD MEN

With the Hard Enduro title trophy already sitting on the mantlepiece of a certain Manni Lettenbichler( KTM), there was still the issue of who would secure the runner-up position for the season. With a scant few points between Billy Bolt( Husqvarna) and Mitch Brightmore( GASGAS), it was all-on at the Roof Of Africa in front of the massive support that the event in South Africa has with its legion of fans. Although Bolt didn’ t manage to follow up on his great late season form, his third place behind winner James Moore( KTM) and‘ that Mani’ was enough to eke his lead in the bridesmaid battle to eleven points over Brightmore, who finished a little disappointed in fifth. Still, second place overall in the tough seven round series is a great result in the era that has been the happiest of hunting grounds for Mani. Bolt will no doubt redouble his torturous training regime to race hard over the winter in

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