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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 February 9, 2026 by EditorFebruary 12, 2026

Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda CBR1000RR-R) proved himself unstoppable on the two vastly different race tracks he tackled during the famous Burt Munro Challenge festival week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comBay of Plenty superbike star Mitch Rees couldn’t have scripted a better send-off ahead of his 2026 international racing campaign, delivering a flawless performance at the Burt Munro Challenge in Southland.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 6, 2026 by EditorFebruary 6, 2026

Can you afford not to be there in Cairns in September? The 2026 MXGP of Australia in Darwin from September 18-20 will again feature the nation’s elite junior talent launching a thrilling three days of competition in the MA Motocross State Challenge.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 4, 2026 by EditorFebruary 4, 2026

Otago’s Courtney Duncan (Kawasaki) adds incredible strength to New Zealand’s bid for 2026 Oceania Women’s Motocross honours. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand has named a strong team to contest the Oceania Women’s Motocross Championships in Australia next month.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 2, 2026 by EditorFebruary 2, 2026

Lucas Coenen topped the standings as the European motocross season got underway in Italy at the weekend.Belgium’s Lucas Coenen has followed his MX2 class-winning brother Sasha Coenen’s lead with victory in the opening 450 race of the 2026 European motocross season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 28, 2026 by EditorJanuary 28, 2026

Opotiki’s Cody Cooper (GASGAS), always a contender whenever and wherever he races. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2025-26 New Zealand Motocross Championships kicked off with two rounds in the South Island in November and fast approaching now is round three in Tauranga.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 26, 2026 by EditorJanuary 26, 2026

The 63rd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville fell victim to the torrential onslaught of rain at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comA cancellation doesn’t happen too often, but, when it does, the Kiwi motorcycling community sits up and takes notice. The 2026 MX at Woodville was ended early and this was one of those reflective moments. 

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 25, 2026 by EditorJanuary 26, 2026

Congratulations to the mini riders and their family, friends and supporters for the endurance and perseverance they offered on Saturday!We all woke up to news this morning that the senior day for the 2026 New Zealand Grand Prix at Woodville had been cancelled due to overnight rain on an already drenched track.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 21, 2026 by EditorJanuary 21, 2026

Josiah Natzke (left) and Maximus Purvis will be going head-to-head at the Honda New Zealand Motocross GP at Woodville this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt’s an incredible 18 years since these photos of then future Kiwi motocross greats Josiah Natzke and Maximus Purvis were taken at the New Zealand Mini Motocross Championships in 2008.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 20, 2026 by EditorJanuary 20, 2026

Australian hero Kyle Webster (Honda), the clear favourite to win the at 63rd annual Woodville Motocross Grand Prix this coming weekend. Here he is shown racing for Team Australia at the Motocross of Nations in The Netherlands in 2019. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand riders are going to have a massive fight on their hands this coming weekend if they are to have any hope of capturing the greatest motocross trophy on offer in this part of the world.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 18, 2026 by EditorJanuary 17, 2026

Kiwi Rider magazine in conjunction with BikesportNZ.comWant to know what’s happening on the motorcycling scene in New Zealand and abroad too? Well, check out the latest issue of Kiwi Rider magazine.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 17, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

Huntly’s Josiah Natzke, sure to be one of the favourites to win at this year’s 63rd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt is just a week now until the “greatest show on turf” – the biggest dirt bike race in the Southern Hemisphere – the annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 16, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

American Honda rider Skyler Howes, who won stage 11 of 13 in this year’s Dakar Rally. Honda’s Skyler Howes claimed his first-ever Dakar Rally stage victory with a commanding performance on one of the fastest tests of this year’s event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 16, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

Perhaps New Zealand has its own Field Of Dreams and from the Hollywood film of that name came the phrase: “Build it and they will come”.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 14, 2026 by EditorJanuary 14, 2026

A multi-time AMA supercross champion, Colorado’s Eli Tomac (KTM No.3) set himself up for another top season with victory at round one for 2026.The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championships with a pair of convincing podium performances at Anaheim 1 at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 11, 2026 by EditorJanuary 11, 2026

KTM rider Daniel Sanders, from Australia, leading the Dakar Rally at the halfway stage.Australian rider Daniel Sanders (KTM) has maintained his overall advantage at the top of the 2026 Dakar Rally standings after putting in an excellent ride to third place on the long stage six of the event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 3, 2026 by EditorJanuary 3, 2026

Honda’s Adrien Van Beveren, prepared for the worst that the desert can throw at him.The Monster Energy Honda HRC race team is cleared for take-off as the gruelling 2026 Dakar Rally gets ready to kick off in Yanbu.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 2, 2026 by EditorJanuary 2, 2026

Flying Dutchman Jeffery Herlings will be racing for Honda in the 2026 MXGP seasonFive-time world champion Jeffrey Herlings, from the Netherlands, is joining Honda in a multi-year deal, as he looks to add to his list of amazing achievements.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 6, 2024 by EditorFebruary 6, 2024

The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic must-see or must-do event, a week-long spectacle that transcends the various codes and branches of motorcycling and now celebrates its 17th year in 2024. The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic must-see or must-do event, a week-long spectacle that transcends the various codes and branches of motorcycling and now celebrates its 17th year in 2024.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 5, 2024 by EditorFebruary 6, 2024

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.comThe 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships kick off this coming weekend and you could be forgiven for thinking that time really does fly, because it seems the 2023 edition has only just concluded.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 5, 2024 by EditorFebruary 4, 2024

West Auckland-based former Takaka man Hamish Harwood (KTM 450SFX), on his way to another MX1 class win, this time at round one of the New Zealand Motocross Championships near Rotorua on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comAucklander Hamish Harwood is rapidly becoming the stuff of legends, his performance near Rotorua on Saturday nothing short of amazing.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 4, 2024 by EditorFebruary 4, 2024

Mount Maunganui’s Josiah Natzke (KTM), second overall in MX1 class in his farewell ride before heading off to Canada. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2024 New Zealand Motocross Championships kicked off in the Bay of Plenty on Saturday with the racing almost as wild as the weather.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 3, 2024 by EditorFebruary 1, 2024

Belgian rider Jago Geerts, ready to step up to the 450cc class in 2024. Photo by Stefan Geukens Belgian flier Jago Geerts will turn 24 in April and, as one of the youngest in the class, he is also somebody who will grow into the role of one of our championship contenders.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 2, 2024 by EditorFebruary 1, 2024

Whakatane’s Damon Rees (right) gets some advice from his former-champion father Tony Rees before heading out onto the track at Hampton Downs, on the same glorious day in 2017 that he wrapped up the national Supersport 600 title at the popular North Waikato race facility. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe upcoming Star Insure MotoFest will include a special tribute to fallen champion Damon Rees, the young rider from Whakatane who, sadly, passed away in the United Kingdom in June last year.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 1, 2024 by EditorFebruary 6, 2024

Intense action like this can be expected again when the nationals kick off near Rotorua on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2024 New Zealand Motocross Championships kick off in the Bay of Plenty this weekend and, with the incredibly close racing action seen recently, all bets are off as to where the silverware might eventually end up this season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 31, 2024 by EditorJanuary 31, 2024

Karaka’s Hayden Draper (LMC Husqvarna Racing Team FC250), on his way to finishing a creditable runner-up in the junior 14-16 years’ 250cc class at Woodville on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comKaraka rider Hayden Draper is knocking on the door and it’s just a matter of time before he either gets let in or he kicks it in.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 31, 2024 by EditorJanuary 31, 2024

Levin’s Phoenix Van Dusschoten (Honda) was one of several stand-out performers at Woodville at the weekend. Here he celebrates winning the junior 14-16 years’ 250cc class on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe sport of motocross is in a healthy state in this country and this was in evidence at the weekend’s Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 30, 2024 by EditorJanuary 30, 2024

West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood (CML KTM Racing Team 450SXF), raced to an impressive hat-trick of wins in the premier MX1 class on Sunday. And this was despite severe injuries to his left hand. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWest Auckland-based former Takaka rider Hamish Harwood had a smashing time at Woodville at the weekend … literally.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 30, 2024 by EditorJanuary 29, 2024

Silverdale-based former Invercargill racer Seth Morrow (GASGAS MXC125), impressive over both days at Woodville at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comFormer Southlander Seth Morrow says part of the reason he and his family moved from Invercargill to Auckland was to strengthen his position on the motocross scene.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 29, 2024 by EditorFebruary 15, 2024

The elite women of motocross were saluted and revered at the weekend’s 61st annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 29, 2024 by EditorFebruary 4, 2024

After a two-year hiatus being forced on organisers, the return to premier motocross racing at the 61st annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville at the weekend was naturally greeted with much enthusiasm.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 29, 2024 by EditorJanuary 25, 2024

American Honda rider Ricky Brabec became the Dakar Rally champion for 2024, adding that title to the Dakar win he celebrated four years ago in 2020. The Dakar Rally may be the greatest and toughest rally in the world and today we show you a “looking back” video, courtesy of overall race winner Ricky Brabec’s Honda team.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 28, 2024 by EditorJanuary 25, 2024

Kiwi Rider magazine in conjunction with BikesportNZ.comWant to know what’s happening on the motorcycling scene in New Zealand and abroad too? Well check out the latest issue of Kiwi Rider magazine.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 27, 2024 by EditorJanuary 25, 2024

Young Australia Hunter Lawrence won the junior 11-12 years’ 85cc class at the New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville in 2012. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville has commanded pride of place on the Kiwi dirt biking calendar for more than 60 years.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 26, 2024 by EditorFebruary 27, 2024

Helensville’s Tom Buxton (KTM), winner at round one of the 2024 Un4seen NZ Sprint Series at Oparau. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2024 Un4seen NZ Sprint Series (NZSS) is underway, with round one staged at the Scott’s farm property at Oparau, near Kawhia, last weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 25, 2024 by EditorFebruary 6, 2024

The biggest dirt bike race in the Southern Hemisphere – the annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville – will celebrate its 61st anniversary on Saturday and Sunday (January 27-28).Perhaps New Zealand has its own Field Of Dreams and from the Hollywood film of that name came the phrase: “Build it and they will come”.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 24, 2024 by EditorFebruary 5, 2024

Australian Jett Lawrence, main event winner at the opening round of the AMA Supercross Championships, but now back to third in the series standings after round three.For the second consecutive weekend, the AMA Supercross series faced inclement weather that left the track in a treacherous condition, this time in San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 23, 2024 by EditorFebruary 6, 2024

Rotorua’s Letitia Alabaster (KTM), determined to put on a good showing for Team New Zealand at the New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThis coming weekend’s 61st annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville will perhaps be more significant than ever before, with a separate international competition also sharing the programme.

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