Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 11:54 am
New Zealand s elite cross-country racers will be
back in business this weekend and, after a 2020 season
ruined by a pesky virus, the 2021 series is sure to be a
ripper.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced organisers to
write off the 2020 Yamaha-sponsored New Zealand
Cross-country Championships, just a week after the
competition had kicked off in the Rangitikei region last
February and, with the country now under only Level One
restrictions, riders will be eager to make a welcome return
to the exact same venue for the start of the 2021 series
this Sunday.
The four-round series kicks off on
farmland near Marton on Sunday, with a line-up that s likely
Blow out prepares riders for NZ Motocross Grand Prix
20 Jan, 2021 03:49 AM
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Bush Telegraph
Pic 3: BTG250121WB3 Caption: Even the youngsters can fly.
Pic 4: BTG250121WB4 Caption: Handling the moguls is a challenge for all.
Pic 5: BTG250121WB5 Caption: Up and coming juniors riding in the 85cc class Maz Parkes and Karatiana Horne.
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By Dave Murdoch
The tranquillity of Nikau Road Pahiatua was shattered on Sunday, January 17 when 110 motocross riders with their entourage of vehicles, support crew and friends took over the Bush Riders circuit for five active hours until the forecasted storm arrived.
Sunday s Woodville Motocross Blowout was the ideal way to get riders into racing after a long layoff due to Covid and Christmas. It was hosted by the Bush Riders Club on their Pahiatua circuit as the Woodville Circuit which is the setting for the NZ Motocross Grand Prix is out of bounds until the event on January 30-31.