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Bikesportnz Posted on April 14, 2026 by EditorApril 13, 2026

Cambridge’s Nico Verhoeven takes an early lead in the 11-12 years 85cc class at the 2026 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships held at the Brookhaven Motocross Training Facility in Leeston, Canterbury. Photo by Derek Morrison, MNZ. The superstars of the future were certainly on show at the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships at Leeston, near Christchurch, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 13, 2026 by EditorApril 13, 2026

Auckland’s Jack Ellingham (Honda), a long-overdue national motocross championship winner in 2026. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s hard to believe for any ardent follower of the sport, but Auckland’s Jack Ellingham has just been crowned a New Zealand motocross champion.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 12, 2026 by EditorApril 12, 2026

Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (KTM), top individual at round two of the National Club Enduro Series near Tokoroa on Saturday. Photo by Madison ClarkeThe nation’s elite dirt bike racers managed to escape the worst of the weather bomb that struck New Zealand’s North Island at the weekend, but the action was stormy nonetheless in forestry near Tokoroa on Saturday.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 10, 2026 by EditorApril 10, 2026

Taranaki’s Sam Parker (Husqvarna), one of the favourites to win this weekend’s National Club Enduro Series event near Tokoroa. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comAll roads lead to New Zealand’s Central Plateau tomorrow as the nation’s elite off-road motorcycle racers converge near Tokoroa for racing in the National Club Enduro Series.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 7, 2026 by EditorApril 7, 2026

Hunter Lawrence (Honda), on the podium at the weekend and now with a share of the series lead.Australian Hunter Lawrence again put his Honda on the podium at the weekend, this time at round 12 of the AMA supercross championships in St Louis.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 30, 2026 by EditorMarch 29, 2026

Cameras do lie … the image captured here does not do justice to the steep, slippery wet rock terrain that these riders are attempting to conquer. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWe had both winners and losers on the track at this year’s ninth annual Korito Technical Matrix in Taranaki on Saturday, but mostly it was the habitat of winners.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 29, 2026 by EditorMarch 29, 2026

After a long and brutal day of racing, there were surprisingly just a few minutes to separate the winner, Bulls rider Connor Newton (left), and runner-up rider Cameron Judd, from Judgeford, just north of Wellington. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe annual Korito Technical Matrix event in Taranaki at the weekend again drew the cream of the crop from across a diverse range of motorcycling codes and they all brought something special to the popular event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 27, 2026 by EditorMarch 27, 2026

The signage pictured here at the junction of Herbert Road and Korito near Egmont Village says ‘No Exit’ no matter which way you go and that sounds kind of ominous. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe signage pictured at the junction of Herbert Road and Korito near Egmont Village says ‘No Exit’ no matter which way you go and that sounds kind of ominous.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 25, 2026 by EditorMarch 25, 2026

An archive photo of Parnassus rider Graeme Allan (Kawasaki), in action back in the 1980s and proudly displaying the 250cc class No.1 plate he achieved in 1987. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe Westland Motorcycle Club hosted an extremely memorable 2026 Vet Nationals at the famous Waipuna Station, located approximately 26km south of Reefton, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 24, 2026 by EditorMarch 24, 2026

Hunter Lawrence (Honda No.96) raced to victory at round 10 in Birmingham at the weekend.Australian Hunter Lawrence took his Honda to dominate round 10 of the AMA Supercross Champs at Birmingham for his second-consecutive win at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 23, 2026 by EditorMarch 23, 2026

The MXGP class hits turn one in Spain at the weekend.The second round of the 2026 Motocross World Champs saw the series ignite in Europe for the first time, and the local Spanish fans filled the revamped facility of the Circuito di Motocross di Almonte.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 16, 2026 by EditorMarch 16, 2026

Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (BMW), who survived a tight battle with Whanganui’s Luca Durning (BMW) for the premier crown. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand has a brand-new national superbike champion and it is Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (pictured here).

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 12, 2026 by EditorMarch 15, 2026

The rising stars of junior motocross in New Zealand, surely set to become our future internationals too. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comTalented Kiwi videographer Derek Morrison left his Dunedin base to travel the country chasing some of the rising stars of New Zealand junior motocross.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 11, 2026 by EditorMarch 11, 2026

Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (BMW), in a tight battle with Whanganui’s Luca Durning (BMW) for the premier crown. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWith three rounds complete and just one to go, it’s a mad scramble to find the New Zealand Superbike Champion in the premier grade for 2026.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 3, 2026 by EditorMarch 4, 2026

Honda’s Rian King (bike No.110) gets the jump out of the gate at the start of this MX2 class race at Rotorua on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe latest edition of the New Zealand Motocross Championships straddled two years, kicking off in November 2025 and winding up at Rotorua on the last day of February 2026.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 2, 2026 by EditorMarch 2, 2026

Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (KTM), always a solid performer when the going gets tough. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe popularity of dirt bike events run by Sean Clarke and the Forestland Motorcycle Club continues to impress and this is despite the torturous course the racers were warned to expect.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 26, 2026 by EditorFebruary 26, 2026

Hunter Lawrence raced to victory at round seven in Arlington at the weekend.Australian Hunter Lawrence took his Honda to score his first win in the premier grade of the AMA supercross championships in Arlington at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 24, 2026 by EditorFebruary 24, 2026

Look out for these cross-road signs on your way to watching or participating in some fantastically entertaining dirt bike race action at Oparau this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comHow busy could your weekend be? Well, the clue is that there are going to be two big events back-to-back on consecutive days.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 16, 2026 by EditorFebruary 16, 2026

Eli Tomac (KTM) battled through the most demanding track conditions of the season to capture his third win of the championship campaign.It’s just become tighter at the top of this season’s AMA Supercross Championships after a thrilling round six of the series in Seattle at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 11, 2026 by EditorFebruary 13, 2026

Australian Hunter Lawrence (Honda), on top of the 450cc supercross standings in the United States. Honda’s Hunter Lawrence took over the series lead at the latest round of the AMA Supercross Championships at Glendale and the Americans must be wondering what they can do about the Aussie onslaught.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 25, 2024 by EditorOctober 24, 2024

Slovenian five-time world champion Tim Gajser (Honda), fastest man in qualifying races in 2024.Five-time motocross world champion Tim Gajser has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 RAM Award after an exceptional season in the MXGP qualifying races.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 24, 2024 by EditorNovember 19, 2024

Expect fierce action like this again at Taupo’s Digger McEwen Motorcycle Park circuit this Labour Weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt will be celebration time in Taupo like never before when the innovative and pioneering Taupo Motorcycle Club marks its 50th anniversary this Labour Weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 23, 2024 by EditorOctober 22, 2024

Rotorua’s Bradley Lauder (Husqvarna), third overall last year and perhaps among the leading contenders to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro near Taupo and Tokoroa over Labour Weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt always takes a special kind of athlete to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro, so it’s just as well that so many special riders have entered again for the eighth annual edition this year.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 22, 2024 by EditorOctober 21, 2024

Expect intense racing such as this when the starting gates drop at the 2024 New Zealand ATV Motocross Championships in Taranaki this Labour Weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThrottles will be turned to the max when the 2024 New Zealand ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Motocross Championships competitors launch out of the starting gates in Taranaki this coming Labour Weekend. 

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 21, 2024 by EditorNovember 26, 2024

New Zealand’s Rachael Archer (bike No.331) exits top right of this photo, on her way to finishing second overall in the women’s grade at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain. Photo by Future7Media.New Zealand made its debut appearance this season at the women’s section of the International Six Days Enduro, held in Spain, and impressed many at this huge gathering of the motorcycling world elite.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 21, 2024 by EditorOctober 20, 2024

Spain’s Josep Garcia (KTM); on his way to winning overall at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain. Photo by Pole Position CommunicationRed Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has claimed the overall victory at the 98th edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro in Spain.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 20, 2024 by EditorOctober 20, 2024

New Zealand’s Rachael Archer (Kawasaki), putting on a sensational display at the 2024 ISDE in Spain. Photo by Future7Media New Zealand’s Rachael Archer continues to astound with her remarkable performances in the Women’s World Trophy Team class at this year’s International Six Days Enduro in Spain.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 19, 2024 by EditorOctober 18, 2024

Britain’s Steve Holcombe (Honda), battling for the top spot overall in the 2024 ISDE in Spain. Photo by Future7Media The Kiwis have steadied the ship and remain ranked 10th in their chase for Women’s World Trophy Team class honours after Day Four of the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 18, 2024 by EditorOctober 21, 2024

The Kiwis have slipped back a little in their hunt for honours at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, with Team New Zealand’s Women’s World Trophy Team class now 10th overall after Day Three.The Kiwis have slipped back a little in their hunt for honours at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, with Team New Zealand’s Women’s World Trophy Team class now 10th overall after Day Three.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 17, 2024 by EditorOctober 17, 2024

The Kiwis continue to push hard at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain.The Kiwis continue to push hard at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, Team New Zealand’s Women’s World Trophy Team class now eighth overall after Day Two.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 16, 2024 by EditorOctober 15, 2024

The Kiwis are off to a flying start at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro, that kicked off in Spain on Monday. The riders are (from left) Taylar Rampton, Kylie Dorr, Chris Birch, Rachael Archer and Liam Ellis. Photo courtesy Foto Boezeroog.The Kiwis are off to a flying start at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, with Team New Zealand seventh overall out of 11 nations in the Women’s World Trophy Team class.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 15, 2024 by EditorOctober 15, 2024

The 2024 FIM Women’s Enduro World Champion, Mireia Badia, is heavily favoured to dominate the women’s section of the ISDE in Spain this week.The 2024 International Six Days Enduro kicked off in Spain overnight and it will run through now until October 19, with more than 550 of the world’s elite riders accepting the massive challenge.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 14, 2024 by EditorOctober 13, 2024

Australian Jett Lawrence (Honda No.6), one of the stand-out riders at the latest edition of the Motocross of Nations. In an unforgettable weekend at Matterley Basin in the England, Team Australia made history by clinching their first-ever victory at the Motocross of Nations.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 13, 2024 by EditorOctober 13, 2024

Latvian former MX2 world champion Paul Jonass (left) will race MXGP for Kawasaki in 2025.The Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP is proud to welcome on board Pauls Jonass, who will join the team to compete in the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 12, 2024 by EditorNovember 19, 2024

Tapanui’s Kylie Dorr (Beta RR200) is the leading female in the domestic enduro competition and also key member of the three-rider contingent selected to race for New Zealand in Spain next week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comTeam New Zealand is fizzing at the prospect of achieving positive results at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, starting next week (October 14 to 19).

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 11, 2024 by EditorOctober 10, 2024

Belgian brothers Lucas and Sacha Conen, seen here with KTM factory team manager Davide De Carli (centre), will accept fresh challenges in 2025.Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is thrilled to announce that Belgian twins Lucas and Sacha Coenen will steer 450cc and 250cc KTM bikes respectively in the 2025 MXGP and MX2 FIM world championship.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 10, 2024 by EditorOctober 9, 2024

Danish rider Mikkel Haarup placed a hard-fought fourth overall in the MX2 class at the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations in Great Britain. Photo courtesy Triumph.In its first year at this level of motocross, the Triumph brand has excelled, even at the ultimate level, at the weekend’s annual “Olympic Games of Motocross”.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 9, 2024 by EditorOctober 9, 2024

Slovenian former world champion Tim Gajser (Honda), the leading individual rider at the 2024 Motocross of Nations in England at the weekend. Photo by Bavo Images.It was an amazing weekend for the men in red at the 2024 edition of the prestigious Motocross of Nations event at Matterley Basin, in southern England.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 8, 2024 by EditorOctober 7, 2024

The 2024 Motocross of Nations podium saw Team Australia (centre) winning from Team USA (left) and The Netherlands (right). Photo by Ray Archer.History was made at the weekend with the first ever victory for Team Australia in the FIM Motocross of Nations, as the 77th edition of the event took place at Matterley Basin, near Winchester.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 7, 2024 by EditorOctober 7, 2024

Team New Zealand for the 2024 Motocross of Nations were (from left) Tauranga’s Josiah Natzke, West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood and Tauranga’s Brodie Connolly. Photos by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was a mixed weekend of emotions for the men from Downunder at the Motocross of Nations, the so-called “Olympic Games of Motocross”, at the weekend.

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