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VAST EXPERIENCE AND PLENTY OF HORSEPOWER TOO

The 2023 NZ Veterans’ MX Championships  CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Mitch Rowe (KTM), top dog overall at the 2023 New Zealand Veterans’ Motocross Championships at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks … but why...

NZ MOTORCYCLING COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF LEGEND

CAPTION: Manawatu man Tim Gibbes, a firebrand, a pioneer, a legend and an inspirational champion of all things motorcycling. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com OCTOBER 16, 2023: It is with much sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community reports the...

KIWI TEAM BATTLES AT “OLYMPIC GAMES OF MOTOCROSS”

The 2023 Motocross of Nations in France CAPTION: The team that represented New Zealand at the 2023 Motocross of Nations in France (from left): Cody Cooper, Hamish Harwood and James Scott. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com OCTOBER 9, 2023: New Zealand is back...
RIP Dennis Sampson.

RIP Dennis Sampson.

Passed away 31 Jan, 2023. Sincerest condolences to all Family and Friends of Dennis, and also the entire Marshalling community. From everyone at Auckland Motorcycle Club and the wider motorcycling community. Once funeral arrangements are notified – we will advise. In...

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RETURNING KIWI ICON IS DEFINITE MOTOFEST DRAW-CARD

RETURNING KIWI ICON IS DEFINITE MOTOFEST DRAW-CARD

CAPTION: Former Taihape man Simon Crafar (right), pictured here with Kiwi female racer Avalon Biddle the last time he was able to appear at MotoFest in 2019. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It's the homecoming of a Kiwi hero that is sure to excite the...

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BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE A MECCA FOR MOTORCYCLING

BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE A MECCA FOR MOTORCYCLING

CAPTION: An archive photo of Invercargill legend Burt Munro, in typical pose with his famous modified 1920 Indian Scout. Photo supplied The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic must-see or must-do event, a week-long spectacle that transcends the various codes and...

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ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Rian King (KTM), lining up in the EMX250 class at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There will be added incentive for New Zealand motocross fans to tune in to the racing at the final round...

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JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

It is with great sadness that MNZ acknowledge the passing of Joan Gibbes, wife of Tim Gibbes [MNZ Life Member]. The family of Motorcycling New Zealand wish Tim moments of peace and comfort during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.

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THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 New Zealand Hard Enduro Championships CAPTION: Papakura’s Ryan Hayward (KTM 300 EXC), on the charge in the Akatarawa Forest course, near Porirua, on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com SEPTEMBER 11, 2023: The battle lines have been drawn and now...

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