Cross Country

2025 Yamaha NZ Cross Country dates announced:

 Round 1 and Round 2 hosted by Bush Riders Motorcycle Club

Round 1 Friday 31 January 2025

Round 2 Sunday 2nd February 2025

 

Round 3 and Round 4  hosted by Gore Motorcycle Club

Round 3 Thursday 20th March 2025

Round 4 Saturday 22nd March 2025 with prize giving to follow. 

 

Further information to follow….

 

Motorcycle Cross Country is a speed event with a difference; it is a race against the clock. The object being, to cover the greatest distance in a given time. Events are usually two or three hours long and are held on farmland or in forestry.

Events are started “Le Mans’ style with a shot gun and pit crews can be used for refueling.
At the end of the given time the chequered flag is put out regardless of where the lead rider is and riders are credited with completed laps. To be a finisher, you must complete one lap.

Although Cross Country is a speed event, it is a very good progression from trail riding, as it allows riders to travel at a rate they are comfortable with and still achieve a result. For the more competitive riders it is a race.

Paul Whibley is the Commissioner and can be contacted by email

 

New Zealand Cross Country Championship

The New Zealand Cross Country Championship is the premier Cross Country competition, being held across New Zealand.

Riders will require a championship licence to enter this event.

 

North Island Cross Country Championship

The North Island Cross Country Series is four rounds of racing, held in the North Island each year.

 

Riders will require a championship licence to enter this event.

 

 

South Island Cross Country Championship

The South Island Cross Country Series is four rounds of racing, held in the South Island each year.

 

Riders will require a championship licence to enter this event.

School Sport New Zealand Cross Country

The School Sport New Zealand Cross Country is a cross country competition run in conjunction with School Sport NZ.

 

Riders will require a club licence or one event licence to compete in this event.