MUGO X 2 FOR GANATRA  X-COUNTRY

Moses Mugo (KTM525) and his son Charles Mugo (Honda 450) are at it again. For quite some time, they have been working diligently in readiness for Ganatra Cross Country Challenge season closer.

The event, sponsored by JCB country agents Ganatra Plant & Equipment and organized by Rallye Sports Club (RSC), takes place  around Masinga Dam area on the weekend of September 3-4.

The duo are  currently fine-tuning their machines at their family garage in Karen.Asked what it feels  as a parent, Moses admits candidly: "It is quite taxing as a working parent devoting all extra time that could otherwise  be used to rest or in other social activities and channeling it to sports."

Being on the same route course in motocross, cross-countries, enduros and auto cross events with his son piles on extra pressure which Moses staunchly admits as the interview wears on: "Well, when we began riding it was mind-bogging but as we progressed, I got use to it and I sometimes enjoy it."

Riding in enduro has been fun to both "especially after nurturing him and seeing him grow in the sport"

"The bonding of father and son especially out there in the wilderness exploring and expediting nature is wonderful and fulfilling," Charles commented.

And how did the idea to race cross Moses' mind?

"As a young boy, I used to see a white family neighbor in Narumoru where  I was brought up, ride and I liked it from the word go," recalled Moses.

While Moses relishes voluntary services of designing tracks,  Charles loves training the young and also goes out in villages empowering the young ones and encouraging them to gear up in their studies to own and ride when time comes.

While Charles rides bikes and buggies, Moses is only confined to bikes.

"Sometimes Autocross does distract the bikes' schedule especially when we have simultaneous events but we try to manage," Charles continued.  

"All motorsport preparations begin immediately you finish a race," said Moses who is a mechanical engineer. Charles is a student who  joined college life last year and he is studying auto mechanical engineering.

"My hobbies apart from riding, I love traveling, reading and singing," said Moses whose role model is none other than Jesus Christ," adding; "Jesus started and formed Christianity  at a very young age and is the most blameless and revered human to live on earth. Not to also mention Rev Martin Luther King Junior for their effort in fighting injustice, inequality and advocating for equal rights not only in America and Israel but in the entire universe."