Branch impresses ahead of Dakar Rally

Branch is preparing well for the Daker Rally
Branch is preparing well for the Daker Rally

Local biker, Ross Branch continued his good form ahead of the 2020 Dakar Rally after he finished eighth at the just-ended Rallye du Maroc (Morocco Rally).

The ‘Kalahari Ferrari’ had a rocky start to the rally as he finished 14th after stage one, then staged great on the onwards to finish inside the top 10.

Branch sailed through the last three stages but could not catch up with the leading pack. The rally attracted the world’s best riders as American, Andrew Short, finished first with reigning Dakar Rally champion settling for the fourth spot. 

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