North Island 1,600 & 800 rides set for 2017!

6-8 October 2017

Yes, the much-awaited 2017 Distance Riding Season will kick off again in Turangi this spring.

This year will be our fourth 1,600km ride and, following the success of last year's inaugural 800km event, our second one of those.

Keeping true to our tradition of "Surprise", the routes won't be named until the Friday evening prior to the starts on the Saturday immediately following.

Entry forms are up ready for your completion and the provision of the necessary entry fees.

North Island 1,600
​North Island 800

2017 1KC Rides from Wellington and Hamilton

Put Saturday 4 November 2017 in your ride calendars right away!
 
November 2017 will once again see two 1,000km Cruise rides on the same day – the 1KCs. One will start and finish in Wellington, the second will start and finish in Hamilton. The routes for each will be different, with briefing, instructions and checkpoint information sent to registered riders one week prior to the event.

​More information can be found here.

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.

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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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