All six New Zealand riders are among the top 50 on the first day of the Roof of Africa extreme enduro in Lesotho.

Out of 233 riders at the big annual event, the Kiwis are Chris Birch fifth, Karl Power 18th, Mitchell Nield 19th, Mike Skinner 20th, Chris Power 24th and Phil Cheater 41st.

Conditions are very dry and dusty and Kiwi Rider-sponsored Nield was the first of the Gas Gas riders to cross the line, so that was cause for excitement in the camp as well.

© Photo by Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com

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