The Kenyan team delivered impressive performances at the gruelling Roof of Africa 2025, marking a proud showing on one of the world’s toughest Hard Enduro stages.
The Roof of Africa 2025, hosted once again in Maseru, Lesotho, reaffirmed its status as one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding motorcycle endurance events.
This year, Kenya’s four-man team, Quinn Miller, Shaun Miller, Karan Sehmi, and Arjun Mohindra, delivered notable performances across the rugged mountain terrain, showcasing grit, consistency, and exceptional riding talent.
Held for the umpteenth time on African soil, the Roof of Africa drew top-tier riders from around the world, each eager to conquer the unforgiving Lesotho landscape and claim honours within their competition categories.
Known for its steep ascents, rocky riverbeds, and the dramatic backdrop of the Maloti Mountains, the event once again lived up to its reputation as a true test of endurance and mechanical skill.
Kenya’s Strong Showing in the Bronze Category
Kenya’s standout performance came from Quinn Ryan Miller, riding bike number 323, who secured an impressive 10th place out of 200 riders in the Overall Bronze category with a time of 10:28:23.
South Africa’s Stiaan van Den Heever (#375) emerged victorious in the category, finishing in 9:50:44. Reflecting on his performance, Quinn expressed satisfaction with both his personal result and the team’s collective efforts.
“This event is always challenging but fun to ride… The Lesotho terrain is some of the most beautiful and toughest I’ve ever seen, so to come away with a top 10 finish is a great result for the country.”
Team cohesion played a key role, with Quinn acknowledging the strong support from his fellow riders and the opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best.
Shaun Miller also produced a strong result, finishing 27th overall with an 11:15:06 time. Both Quinn and Shaun set the pace early in the competition, placing 8th and 15th, respectively, in the Bronze Time Trial.
Karan Sehmi (#227) battled his way to 29th overall, delivering a commendable climb through the pack on Day 2 after a slower start on the opening day.
In the Iron class, Arjun Mohindra (#559) represented Kenya with determination, finishing 53rd out of 78 riders. Uganda’s Ron Young (#562) put up a strong showing in the same category, placing 14th with a time of 7:56:03.
The Motorcycle Sport Federation of Kenya (MSFK) and the riders extended appreciation to the Ministry of Sports for their continued support and collaboration, which made the team’s participation possible.
Shaun Miller highlighted the honour of competing under the Kenyan flag, stating: “Finishing alone is a mark of distinction, and competing under the national flag on such a platform showcases Kenya’s resilience and determination on the big stage. We thank the Government for its support.”
MSFK President Renzo Bernardi echoed these sentiments, commending the riders for their perseverance and for representing Kenya admirably on one of the world’s toughest motorcycling stages.
First held in 1967, the Roof of Africa is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most iconic off-road races in the world.
Regarded as the “Mother of Hard Enduro,” it is considered Africa’s premier Hard Enduro competition and is a key fixture within the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (HEWC).
Much like the Dakar Rally is revered in rally raid, the Roof of Africa is the definitive test in Hard Enduro, shorter in distance but significantly more technical and unforgiving.
The four-day challenge features documentation and scrutineering, the adrenaline-filled “Round the Houses” prologue through the streets of Maseru, and two days of intense mountain racing across Maseru and Matsieng.
Riders compete in multiple categories, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron, each designed to test a different level of endurance and technical mastery.
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