Welcome to New Zealand Distance Riders!

If you're a long-distance motorcycle-riding addict, you've come to the right place.

Our events are intended to challenge and entertain those who ride in them.

Check out our scheduled events and watch out for regularly updated news of our rides.

Bookmark this site and add it to your favourites, and register for our email newsletter so you can stay up-to-date with our planning. You can also register and participate in our Facebook page.

Please read our advice about how to prepare for a distance event and also our rules and requirements for event participants.

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Our 2019 Distance Riding Events

Hamilton & Wellington 1KC Rides

• Routes for 1KC Northern and 1KC Southern posted
• 1,000 km day ride
• No time limits like the 1,600 or 800 rides
• Ride date - 9 November 2019
• Registrations close - Wednesday 9 October 2019
• Start and finish from Hamilton area or Wellington area
• Click here for more information and forms

North Island 800 #4

• 800km in 12 hours
• 5 October 2019
• Start and finish at Turangi
• Another exciting new route!
• Get your registration payment and details in ASAP!
• Click here for more information and forms

North Island 1,600 #6

• 1,600km in 24 hours
• 5-6 October 2019
• Start and finish at Turangi
• A breathtaking new route, and new roads!
• Get your registration payment and details in ASAP!
• Click here for more information and forms

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