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NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPS TITLE HOPEFULS MAKE THEIR MOVE

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Jonny Lewis (Aprilia RS660), from Mahana, near Nelson, an outstanding performer in the Super Twins class at Ruapuna Raceway at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JANUARY 8, 2023: The 2023-24...

New Zealand Team named for FIM Oceania Women’s Cup Bid

It will be time to step up and be counted when the top women’s motocross stars from Downunder head into a tough competition at the 2024 Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville next month. The New Year is almost upon us and the first few weeks of 2024 will...

YOUNG KIWI ROAD RACERS TAKING ON THE WORLD IN 2023

New Zealand has a proud history of young, and not so young, racers venturing out into the world to take on the best motorcycle racers on offer. From riders like Rod Coleman, to Graeme Crosby, Aaron Slight, Simon Crafar, Shane Richardson, Damon Rees and many others who...
GREAT TURN-OUT FOR OPENING ROUND OF XC NATIONALS

GREAT TURN-OUT FOR OPENING ROUND OF XC NATIONALS

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Eketahuna’s Sheldon Brown (Yamaha), winner of the 90-minute junior grade race on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 13, 2023: The 2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships got underway in...

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RIDERS BRACED FOR START OF 2023 CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS

RIDERS BRACED FOR START OF 2023 CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s multi-time former national cross-country champion Brad Groombridge (Beta 430RR), sure to be a title contender again this season. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The Kiwi dirt bike racing community...

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IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s multi-time former national cross-country champion Brad Groombridge (Beta 430RR), determined to put up a fight this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s the final throw of the dice for...

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AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN

AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships  CAPTION: Kiwi and international riders relax together on the pit wall during the World Superbike Championships at Manfeild in 1989. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand’s spiritual home of international...

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MNZ APPOINTS OPERATIONS MANAGER

MNZ APPOINTS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Motorcycling New Zealand has appointed Vicky Hicks into the role of Operations Manager.  Vicky has previously worked for Motorcycling New Zealand and has rejoined the team after working for Te Whatu Ora Waikato (previously Waikato DHB) as their Risk Manager.  Vicky...

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