KIWIRIDER ZINE

GASTROMRIDER AND THE PLATEAU

2012-02-29T21:21:00.002+13:00

Always save the best for last.... the ride from Napier to Taupo is a treat however the treat would have to be the stop at Plateau restaurant , the food was sensational

GASTROMRIDER AND THE PUKETAPU

2012-02-29T21:16:00.002+13:00

A great road out to this little country pub ,stop number 4 on the classic pub tour

GASTROMRIDER AND THE TUI

2012-02-29T21:13:00.002+13:00

Part 3 of the Gastromriders classic pub tour,and the tui girls came along !

GASTROMRIDER AND THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL GREYTOWN

2012-02-22T21:26:00.003+13:00

Day 2 of the Gastrom's 'Classic Pub Tour' had us heading across the Central North Island,down the East Coast to Greytown and a pit stop at the White Swan Hotel. The building started its life as a railways training facility until it was moved here in 8 pieces. It was lucky to make it as one of the trucks transporting a piece, slipped off the road closing the highway for most of the day.

GASTROMRIDER AND THE CLASSIC PUB TOUR

2012-02-21T22:11:00.002+13:00

This was the first stop on a tour around the lower half of the north island.Checking out the hospitality spots that make this country famous,there is more to come so stay tuned, grab a knife and fork and come along for the ride.

APRILIA RS125 REDUCED $2000!

2012-02-14T15:27:00.002+13:00

Words: Todd S Aprilia has reduced the price of their beautiful RS125's to $7995. One of, if not the last two stroke road bike of any class to be produced, the RS125 sells along side the other entry level bikes available. The Kawasaki 250 ninja (twin-4 stroke) is $8995 and the Hyosung GT250R (also a twin-4 stroke) at $7995. The Honda CBR250 (single- 4 stroke) costs $7495. All of which will be

FREE SECTIONS ARCHIVE

2012-02-11T17:07:00.000+13:00

KR KIDS XC SERIES INFO

2012-02-10T17:03:00.000+13:00

Here's a .pdf with all the race info, classes and times: Click Here

GASTROMRIDER AND KAIAUA

2012-01-14T23:30:00.002+13:00

My Canadian mate was fresh off the plane and itching to get some miles on his Harley. He was heading for Napier and I suggested taking the East Coast road with a catch up in Kaiaua, it turned out to be a great ride.

GASTROM AND THE PUHOI

2012-01-04T07:53:00.003+13:00

Welcome to a new year. Over the christmas break I'm planning to get around our beautiful country and see what the South has to offer a 2-wheeled Gastronome, but for now have a look at what's going on just up the road from the historic Puhoi Pub.

2012 HARLEY ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM

2011-12-18T15:40:00.000+13:00

Thoughts and some on-board footage from the new Road Glide by Big Dave. The full test and photo set will be in upcoming Kiwi Rider.

NZTA SAFER JOURNEYS SEEKS COMMENT

2011-12-07T17:00:00.001+13:00

NZTA have just released their draft document on how to deal with road safety for motorcyclists. They are looking for comments, so now is an opportunity to get your view across to them. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/draft-safer-journeys-for-motorcycling-guide/index.html

CANNONBALL ORGANISERS WANT BIKES

2011-11-28T14:26:00.001+13:00

Click to enlarge The organisers of the annual Cannonball and Snowball Runs have decided that there is room for two-wheelers in their 2012 events and invite motorcyclists keen to join the fun to enter the 2012 Cannoball Run on Saturday January 07. The runs are non-competitive, fun-based events aimed at offering enthusiats (up until now car-based) the chance to join their fellows for a bit of

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN ENTRY FORM

2011-11-22T17:40:00.001+13:00

Here's the entry form - click here to download a .pdf

ENJOY AN ALPINESTARS EXPERIENCE

2011-11-22T16:15:00.001+13:00

The first Alpinestars Experience is to be held in conjunction with Colemans Suzuki on December 11. Check out this site for the details: www.alpinestarsnz.co.nz

CHRIS BIRCH FUNDRAISER

2011-11-22T16:10:00.001+13:00

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GT BARRIER ISLAND WEEKEND GETAWAY

2011-11-22T13:37:00.006+13:00

Having lived in NZ for over 30 years now, we had never got to Great Barrier Island. We visited last weekend and loved every minute of it. We took our motorbikes, along with 13 other intrepid souls and had a blast. The weather beamed on us, just a bit gusty. We tried to find as many gravel roads as we could, although Ray Holmes who led the ride, as well as organising it along with his wife,

ODD MODS

2011-11-08T09:24:00.007+13:00

By HanneThere are a few weird and wonderful things out there in the world of bling. Heated hand grips and Öhlins shocks have practical applications, coloured air valve tyre caps and foot pegs add visual character. But then there are offers like these ‘odd mods’, which you probably never thought you needed until you read about them here…1. Exhaust fragrance. That’s right, you heard correctly. This

AN125 ADVENTURES

2011-11-01T15:20:00.005+13:00

By HanneThe mighty AN125 in its natural habitatOver the past few weeks I have been riding a 2008 AN125 around town and it has been an enlightening experience. The thinking was that my hip would be less prone to injury if I didn’t have to swing my leg over the seat to mount and dismount several times each day. While this injury prevention strategy seems to have been effective, I have discovered

GASTROMRIDER AND THE TI TREE CAFE WAIHI

2011-10-27T20:23:00.002+13:00

The fine weather has come finally , just the late spring showers to deal with as we head into summer. Man what a year we have had earthquakes,floods, slips and leaky ships. Its testimony to our resilience ,that we have made it to the end (nearly) of another year.I myself have had to endure a year of highs and lows and like so many riders out there, a few months ago had to look for alternative

THE PINK RIBBON RIDE

2011-10-27T20:13:00.002+13:00

With the fine weather and all i completely forgot about posting this up,it was a great event and long may it continue, if you attended you're probably on here somewhere.

BRONZ BLOOD RUN

2011-10-22T17:46:00.002+13:00

By Hanne'Even chickens give blood'Tuesday evening marked the 60th BRONZ Auckland blood run and 20 motorcyclists turned out to make a sanguine sacrifice. Whitney of the Auckland Scooter and Motorcycle Club was crowned fastest donator, pumping out 470ml in just under 4 minutes 30 seconds. The Auckland University Scooter and Motorcycle Club’s rubber chicken also made another appearance and was most

H-D DYNA SWITCHBACK QUICK SPIN

2011-10-13T15:22:00.001+13:00

BELRAY OILS TWINSHOCK TRIALS ROLL ON

2011-10-13T14:43:00.003+13:00

Young Evan Carter of Heretaunga took out the Wanganui Expert Twinshock Trials Championship on Sunday October 9th after an impressive display amassing on 25 points over the 32 section. The venue was primarily dry but very hilly and far from easy. The almost impossible Section one was cleared three times by Evan and he was the only Expert to get a zero at this section. The Ash Kent property covers

NEW DUCATI SUPERQUADRO ENGINE

2011-10-11T13:02:00.000+13:00