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ANOTHER BOOST FOR WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS IN NEW ZEALAND

CAPTION: Kiwi international Roma Edwards, formerly from Nelson, has perhaps provided some of the inspiration for the inaugural MXLadies Motocross Championships in two weeks’ time. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JULY 01, 2023: Women’s motocross racing in New...

FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

CAPTION: Whakatane’s Damon Rees, a shining light on the New Zealand road-racing scene and a rising star internationally. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JUNE 30, 2023: It was with incredible sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community learned today of...

Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

It is with great sadness that we [MNZ] acknowledge the sudden passing of Damon [Damo] Rees Damo passed away earlier today over in the UK with family at his side. Our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and partner at this time of hurt and reflection. We ask...
NEW ZEALAND’S ELITE WOMEN WILL BATTLE IN THE BAY

NEW ZEALAND’S ELITE WOMEN WILL BATTLE IN THE BAY

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships CAPTION: Rotorua's Briarly Dodunski, expected to be among the frontrunners in the women's racing when the start gates drop in Rotorua on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 senior New Zealand Motocross...

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Senior Motocross Nationals R3 Update

Senior Motocross Nationals R3 Update

Unfortunately with the devastating effects of cyclone Gabrielle of the Hawke’s Bay region, the 19 March Round of the 2023 Motocross Nationals has been cancelled at this venue. All of our sympathy and thoughts are with everyone there and especially the committee and...

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THE 2023 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A ROARING SUCCESS

THE 2023 BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE WAS A ROARING SUCCESS

CAPTION 1: Southland's Hayden Brookland leads fellow Invercargill rider George Congreve during this race at the Oreti Park Speedway circuit on Saturday, an integral part of the 2023 Burt Munro Challenge week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com CAPTION 2: The...

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MOTOCROSS WAS FAST AND FURIOUS AT BALCLUTHA OPENER

MOTOCROSS WAS FAST AND FURIOUS AT BALCLUTHA OPENER

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships CAPTION: The riders were never far apart as pent-up energy was finally released when the 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships kicked off in Southland on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The first round of...

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MOTORCYCLING NZ APPOINTS NEW PEOPLE TO KEY ROLES

MOTORCYCLING NZ APPOINTS NEW PEOPLE TO KEY ROLES

CAPTION: Upper Hutt businessman Mike ‘Big Mac’ McLeod has taken over as president of Motorcycling New Zealand, motorcycle sport’s governing body in New Zealand. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The recent Annual General Meeting of Motorcycling New Zealand has...

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NEW OVERALL LEADER WITH JUST ONE ROUND LEFT TO RUN

NEW OVERALL LEADER WITH JUST ONE ROUND LEFT TO RUN

2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships  CAPTION: Wairoa’s Tommy Watts, the overall winner for the King’s Birthday Weekend event at Moonshine, round three of this season's New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2023 New...

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NOW OR NEVER FOR NATIONAL ENDURO TITLE HOPEFULS

NOW OR NEVER FOR NATIONAL ENDURO TITLE HOPEFULS

2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships CAPTION: Bulls Run Road, near Judgeford, just north of Wellington, is the venue this weekend for round three of the 2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s now or never for New...

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