Cross Country

Electric Motorcycles Update

As the landscape of motorcycling evolves with the introduction of electric motorcycles, it is imperative that we address their introduction into events with caution and consideration.  While electric motorcycles hold promise for a more sustainable and innovative...

CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES WAS A THRILL-A-MINUTE

CAPTION: Eventual 2024 champion Callum Dudson (Honda No.731), from Rotorua, leads the way in this high-speed traffic jam soon after the start of the senior grade race at Flemington on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com APRIL 2, 2024: The 2024 Yamaha New...

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS WILL GO DOWN TO THE WIRE

CAPTION: Eketahuna’s Sheldon Brown (Yamaha), running second overall in the junior grade after the opening two rounds of the 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Cross Country Championships near Nelson last month. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand...
FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

CAPTION 1: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), on his way to winning the opening senior grade race in the 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Nelson at the weekend. Photo by Geoff Guthrie Imagery. CAPTION 2: Owaka’s Blake Affleck (Honda), on his way to winning...

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ENGINES ALREADY WARM WITH 2024 SERIES SET TO BEGIN

ENGINES ALREADY WARM WITH 2024 SERIES SET TO BEGIN

CAPTION: The 2024 cross-country racing season follows hot on the heels of the 2023 edition, so there should be no excuses for not being warmed up. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 5, 2024: The 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships kick off this...

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THAT’S A WRAP FOR CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

THAT’S A WRAP FOR CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Te Awamutu’s Nixon Parkes (Yamaha YZF250), winner of the junior grade at the cross-country nationals this season. Photo courtesy Geoff Guthrie Imagery DECEMBER 12, 2023: The New Zealand Cross-country Championships...

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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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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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CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS ZOOMING TOWARDS CHEQUERED FLAG

CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS ZOOMING TOWARDS CHEQUERED FLAG

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Round two of three in this season’s New Zealand Cross-country Championships is set for Maddix Park, near Tauranga, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com NOVEMBER 21, 2023: The 2023 edition of the...

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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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