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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...

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...

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...
VOTING FOR MNZ BOARD MEMBERS IS NOW OPEN

VOTING FOR MNZ BOARD MEMBERS IS NOW OPEN

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the out-going President, Paul Pavletich for his time and dedication in his time as President; we wish him all the best for the future. By now all current MNZ members should have received their online voting links which...

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GORDON SKILTON TRIBUTE

GORDON SKILTON TRIBUTE

The New Zealand motorcycling family was saddened to hear the passing of road race sidecar hero Gordon Skilton this week. Gordon has long been the icon of sidecar racing in New Zealand. He first raced at Wanganui Cemetery Circuit in 1958, on a Triumph Tiger T110. He...

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NEW ZEALAND JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS REVEALED

NEW ZEALAND JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS REVEALED

The 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: The action was intense in Invercargill at the weekend, especially as riders were forced to fight through congestion at the first turn, as is evident at the start of this in this 14-16 years’ 250cc class...

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NZ JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPS SET FOR SOUTHLAND

NZ JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPS SET FOR SOUTHLAND

The 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships CAPTION: Expect fast and furious action such as this when the gates drop for the 2023 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships in Southland this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Motel rooms will be...

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PRESSURE GOES ON FOR NZ TITLE HOPEFULS THIS WEEKEND

PRESSURE GOES ON FOR NZ TITLE HOPEFULS THIS WEEKEND

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda), the defending champion in the elite 1000cc superbikes class, may feel he has a target on his back at Taupo this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 28, 2023:...

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YEOMAN AND PARKES LEAD WAY IN CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS

YEOMAN AND PARKES LEAD WAY IN CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), who finished on top in the senior grade at round two of New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Tauranga at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 26, 2023:...

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NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

NZ ROAD-RACING SEASON IS JUST ABOUT UPON US

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Nationals CAPTION: It’s fast and furious at the start of this Supersport 300 class race at Taupo last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in just over a week’s time. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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