THE STOKE

It’s all the Lesotho Sky stoke on one page.

The Lesotho Sky is a sacred mountain bike experience for many riders who return each year to fall in love with mountain biking again. It’s a true ride of passage for any person who longs for old school MTB. We don’t build little bridges or manicure any trails. Riding takes place on ancient trails made by rural life in Africa and Mother Nature.

Read all about the Lesotho Sky Highlights and other race stories on our Blog and enjoy these Stoke-loaded videos and galleries.

THE BLOG

The 7th edition of Lesotho Sky

It’s the start of the 7th edition of the Lesotho Sky. What’s started seven years ago with a handful of passionate (and crazy) mountain bikers, grew into one of Africa’s must-do MTB events of the year. This year is going to be an all new experience for everyone...

Our Response To The Political Unrest

Our Response To The Political Unrest

On Tuesday the 7th of September Lesotho army commander Lieutenant General Khoantle Motsomotso was shot dead at a barracks when two senior officers tried to force their way into his office. The two officers were killed by Motsomotso’s bodyguards. The bloody shootout...

Irene J Notrem Foundation sponsors a local rider.

We are proud to announce that the Irene J Notrem Foundation (IJNF) will be sponsoring one Basotho Rider in this year’s Lesotho Sky Race. IJNF is an American non-profit organization that supports youth education throughout Lesotho, South Africa and the USA. Irene...

Thaba Bosiu: A mountain by day, a fortress by night.

The 2017 Lesotho Sky is going to be steeped in heritage and culture. We intend to take riders on trails not only loaded with stoke, but rich in Basotho culture. As race organisers, we don’t take our life in Lesotho for granted. We’ve fallen in love with this amazing...

The 2017 Route – Kings, cannibals and climbs

The route launch is finally here and man, are we excited! It's been a long time coming with a lot of hard work behind the scenes to finalise this brand-new route. The 2017 Lesotho Sky stage race will be a race steeped in African history and mountain bike stoke – from...

Following the horsemen

“My name is Michael Ramashamole. Chief of Ha Simeone. I will show you the past. Before trucks and busses. We only had our trails. The soft passing of foot and hoof. These paths allow the mountains to breath. They are our communication. They are our economy. They are...

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