Branch conquers Dakar!

Friday, January 18, 2019

Ross Branch’s soaring reputation touched new heights last night when he finished the world’s toughest off road race, as the best rookie, a rare feat.

Branch became the second rider from Botswana to participate in the grueling Dakar Rally in Peru, after Vincent Crosbie in 2017, and he did not disappoint.

He finished as the best rookie and despite facing challenges in attracting sponsorship in the build up to the race, he firmly put the country on the world map.

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Branch conquers Dakar!

Ross Branch’s soaring reputation touched new heights last night when he finished the world’s toughest off road race, as the best rookie, a rare feat.

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