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New Trials Commissioner, Bevan George, Brings Fresh Energy To The Sport

When the Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) role of Trials Commissioner came up, Bevan George jumped at the opportunity to give something back to the sport that has given him so much in his own life.   “Essentially no one else was wanting to do it,” George laughs....

Airbag Systems Given The Nod For Motocross By FIM, On The Radar For New Zealand

Following the success of the various airbag systems in road racing, FIM's Motocross Permanent Bureau, composed of FIM President Jorge Viegas and Infront Moto Racing President and CEO David Luongo have made the decision to bring this safety technology to FIM MXGP, MX2,...

Hunter Charlett Representing New Zealand At Asia-Pacific Championship In Japan

Sixteen-year-old road racer Hunter Charlett is all set to represent New Zealand at the Yamaha R3 BLU CRU Asia-Pacific Championship's Round 4 to be held in Japan this weekend, September 5-6, 2026. Charlett, of Christchurch, is the only New Zealander chasing this key...

NZ MOTOCROSS JUNIORS READY TO HEAD TO SOUTHLAND

NZ MOTOCROSS JUNIORS READY TO HEAD TO SOUTHLAND

CAPTION: Expect fast and furious action such as this when the gates drop for the 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in Southland later this month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com APRIL 5, 2023: The future of Kiwi motocross will be on show in...

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BOARD NOMINATIONS

BOARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations closed for the four vacant Board positions on 31 March 2023. The following nominations were received. PRESIDENT Michael McLeod Voting not required. ROAD SOUTH ISLAND Dennis Charlett Voting not required. OFFROAD NORTH ISLAND Sophie Mear Voting not required....

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ROAD RACE UPDATES

ROAD RACE UPDATES

CHAPTER 10 - Addendum to Number and Background Colours Many riders and teams are using vinyl for backgrounds and numbers. Pantone colours listed in Chapter 10 of the MoM's are difficult  to obtain in matt vinyl therefore the following alternative colours can be...

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MOTOCROSS CHAMPS REACH HALFWAY IN BALCLUTHA

MOTOCROSS CHAMPS REACH HALFWAY IN BALCLUTHA

CAPTION: Opotiki’s defending champion Cody Cooper (GASGAS MC250F), top rider in the MX2 class at Balclutha at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 26, 2024: The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championships reached the halfway stage in the...

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