Bikesport NZ - Latest News [Page 55]
Whibley Pockets Solid Points in USA
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:46 am | Bikesport NZ
Whibley Pockets Solid Points in USA MAY 23, 2013: Things are starting to look up for Pahiatua’s Paul Whibley and his dual cross-country campaign in the United States, despite losing the use his brakes midway through his latest outing. The 34-year-old ... More >>
Fryer a Star of the Future
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 12:13 pm | Bikesport NZ
The 15-year-old Yamaha ace was the dominant force in the junior grade at the fourth and final round of the New Zealand Cross-country Championships in Central Hawke's Bay on Saturday, hinting that there’s plenty more where that came from and possibly ... More >>
Kiwi Girls Stuns Americans
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 12:55 pm | Bikesport NZ
New Zealand's Courtney Duncan took the opening round of the Women's Motocross Triple Crown by storm in the United States at the weekend. More >>
Burgess Now Series Favourite
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:42 am | Bikesport NZ
MAY 21, 2013: Tauranga’s Reece Burgess led a KTM 1-2-3 to the podium at round two of the Dirt Guide Cross-Country series near Tokoroa on Saturday and also thrust himself into the top spot with just one round to go. More >>
Kawasaki Ace Wins Class and Takes Second Overall
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:19 am | Bikesport NZ
Raglan’s Jason Dickey wrapped up another successful season aboard his Kawasaki KX250F at the weekend, finishing runner-up in the senior grade at the fourth and final round of the 2013 New Zealand Cross-country Championships. More >>
Seeing Green Across the Globe
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 4:19 pm | Bikesport NZ
On Saturday evening in Las Vegas, Washington State rider Ryan Villopoto held aloft the trophy for winning the United States Supercross Championships for a second consecutive season. More >>
Championship Evenly Poised
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 11:03 am | Bikesport NZ
Championship Evenly Poised Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com APRIL 16, 2013: This season’s New Zealand Cross-country Championships are evenly poised at the halfway stage, although defending champion Adrian Smith has plans to tilt things his way this weekend (April ... More >>
Kiwi Tops the Podium in Spain
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 10:16 am | Bikesport NZ
Kiwi Tops the Podium in Spain APRIL 16, 2013: Rangiora’s Jake Lewis stunned onlookers when he finished on the top step of the podium at the opening round of the European Junior Cup in Aragon, Spain, at the weekend. Sharing the programme as a support class ... More >>
Whibley Fights through Pain Barrier
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 12:33 pm | Bikesport NZ
Whibley Fights through Pain Barrier APRIL 10, 2013: Pahiatua’s Paul Whibley is experiencing some tough times in the United States so far this season. The 34-year-old former Manawatu forestry worker, affectionately dubbed “The Axeman” on the motorcycling ... More >>
Chase Steps Up The Pace
Monday, 8 April 2013, 11:54 am | Bikesport NZ
Chase Steps Up The Pace CAPTION: Taupo’s Cohen Chase (Total Oil KTM 125SX), stepping up the pace this season. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com APRIL 8, 2013: The name is Chase, Cohen Chase, and chasing the main prize is exactly what’s on his ... More >>
Whibley Captures Solid Points
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 11:34 am | Bikesport NZ
MARCH 19, 2013: Paul Whibley has his fingers crossed that his title defence in the United States is just beginning to gather momentum as he scooped up more valuable points at the weekend. More >>
Whibley Off To A Solid Start
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 12:26 pm | Bikesport NZ
Whibley Off To A Solid Start CAPTION: Pahiatua’s Paul Whibley (Yamaha), who kicked off his American title defence this week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com MARCH 14, 2013: They say defending a title might be even harder than winning it in ... More >>
Whibley In An Unaccustomed Position
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 6:58 pm | Bikesport NZ
FEBRUARY 26, 2013: Paul Whibley’s 2013 cross-country racing campaign in the United States is off to a rough start. More >>
Championship Positions Consolidated
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:37 am | Bikesport NZ
2013 Backflips Clothing NZ Motocross Championships Championship Positions Consolidated FEBRUARY 25, 2013: Kiwi internationals Cody Cooper and Scotty Columb have consolidated their rankings as the New Zealand Motocross Championships reached the halfway point ... More >>
Winston's On An Upward Climb
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:03 am | Bikesport NZ
Australian Brock Winston is in the habit of turning heads More >>
Smith Well Positioned In Two Competitions
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:07 am | Bikesport NZ
Smith Well Positioned In Two Competitions Mokau’s Adrian Smith (Yamaha YZ250), settling into his role as double defending national champion. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 18, 2013: The pressure is on for double defending national ... More >>
Rees Still Has Plenty to Teach
Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:34 am | Bikesport NZ
Rees Still Has Plenty to Teach FEBRUARY 18, 2013: While many motorcycle racers hang up their boots and helmet when they reach their mid 40s, multi-time former national superbike champion Tony Rees showed at the weekend that, even at age 45, he was still ... More >>
Yamaha Riders Dominate At Nationals Opener
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:06 am | Bikesport NZ
Yamaha Riders Dominate At Nationals Opener FEBRUARY 12, 2013: It was a Yamaha festival at round one of the New Zealand Motocross Championships near Timaru on Sunday. Riders of the distinctive blue and white bikes finished the day top of two of the three ... More >>
Winston's Just Warming Up
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 11:00 am | Bikesport NZ
Winston's Just Warming Up FEBRUARY 12, 2013: It may be his first time in New Zealand and his season build-up has only just begun, but Australian Brock Winston has wasted no time in making an impact. When Mangakino's Kayne Lamont crashed and injured himself ... More >>
Columb Ready, Willing And Able To Win
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 9:27 am | Bikesport NZ
Columb Ready, Willing And Able To Win JANUARY 29, 2013: Queenstown's Scotty Columb has every reason to smile these days. He has the support and guidance of long-time friend Josh Coppins, the former world motocross No.2 and current Australian No.1 ... More >>
