It has been a project for some time now to get officials training back in play. What with Covid and other interruptions this has been difficult. However at last, the Northern Officials Commission (Taupo North) has secured a date, and looks forward to seeing as many as...
2022 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: Expect close racing like this when the start gates drop in Taranaki this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There is perhaps no better launch-pad for young Kiwi racers hoping to achieve motocross...
2022 Yamaha Extreme Off-Road Championships CAPTION: Wainuiomata's Jake Whitaker (KTM 300 EXC), well in control of the 2022 edition of the New Zealand Extreme Off-Road Championship series after back-to-back wins. Photo by Jane Whitaker. With two wins from two starts,...
2022 Motocross of Nations in the USA CAPTION: There was plenty of support for the Kiwi riders again this year, but luck did not favour Team New Zealand at the Motocross of Nations in the United States. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand could not...
CAPTION: Dannevirke’s Anders Easton (Husqvarna 150 EXC TPI), on his way to finishing third overall in the Junior grade at this year’s national enduro series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The future heroes of off-road motorcycle racing shared the programme...
2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships CAPTION: Tapanui’s Kylie Dorr (Beta RR200), on her way to winning the women’s class at the 2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The margins were fine and the risks extreme and it was a...
2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships CAPTION: Omihi’s Ethan McBreen (KTM 250XC), within strike range of taking the outright title win, to be decided on farmland near Martinborough this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 New Zealand Enduro...