by Julian Boyd | Jan 19, 2021 | Motorcycling
By guest writer: Julian Boyd This is my first attempt at writing a ride report so bear with me. I have only been distance riding for about 2 years. My first attempt at an event was the 2019 TT2000 and it was at the Kaikoura checkpoint where I met Chris and Stella...
by Chris Wiltshire | Feb 2, 2019 | Motorcycling
Revzilla stock Saddlemen’s seats and so I was able to order one from them in the hope that it might arrive here in New Zealand within my short timeframe before the TT2000 event which I’ll be leaving for on the 20th Feb. The seat arrived in NZ on Monday...
by Chris Wiltshire | Oct 3, 2018 | Motorcycling
It feels like it’s been a long time in coming but it’s almost finally here. The NI1600 event is kicking off this next Friday. My last LD ride was my ANZAC Day ride which qualified me for my third IBA Saddle Sore 1600k certificate. It was a tough solo ride...
by Chris Wiltshire | Feb 27, 2018 | Major Posts, Motorcycling
2018, TT2000 North Island, Chris Wiltshire Our initial plan I have learned a lot from this, about myself, about my resolve, about trying to do too much. Last year we did an IBA SS1600, and combined it with fundraising for Aran Animal Rescue. I wanted to do the same...
by Chris Wiltshire | Feb 20, 2018 | Motorcycling
Update on the NZ weather: Cyclone Gita is now considered a severe low depression now and is still carrying a lot of rain and high winds with it, but it’s cleared the North Island right now, and is heading through the South Island....