New Zealand Distance Riders
  • Home
  • 2022 Rides
    • Ohakune Event Info
    • 2022 NI1600 / NI800 >
      • 2022 SpotWalla Pages
    • 2022 1KC Rides
    • 2022 NI Ride Reveals
    • Proof for 'Virtual Event'
    • 2022 Ride Reports
  • NZDR - Shop / Entry Forms
  • Our rules & requirements
  • Our Past Rides
    • 2021 >
      • 2021 Ride Reveals
      • 2021 SpotWalla Pages
      • The North Island 800
      • The North Island 1,600
      • The 1,000km Cruise (The 1KC)
    • 2020 >
      • 2020 NI1600
      • 2020 NI800
      • 2020 Double Badger
      • 2020 1KC
    • 2019 >
      • 2019 NI 1600
      • 2019 NI 800
      • 2019 "Double Badger"
      • 2019 1KC
    • 2018 >
      • 2018 NI1600
      • 2018 NI800
      • 2018 1KC
    • 2017 >
      • 2017 NI1600
      • 2017 NI800
      • 2017 1KC
    • 2016 >
      • 2016 North Island 1600
      • 2016 North Island 800
      • 2016 1KC Rides
    • 2015 >
      • 2015 North Island 1,600
      • 2015 1KC Rides
    • 2014 >
      • 2014 North Island 1,600
      • 2014 Capital 1,000km (C1K)
  • Preparing for distance rides
  • Other distance rides
  • Muscular Dystrophy Supporters
  • Our Legends
    • Murray Gray
  • About us
  • Contact us

Welcome to
​New Zealand Distance Riders!


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

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

Check out our scheduled events list further down this page 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.

Picture

Our 2023 Distance Riding Events

Put these dates in your 2023 calendar!

Bookmark this page and check it regularly.
Ride details will also be promoted on our Facebook page.
Riders on our mailing list will be advised when our online registration shop is active.

North Island 800 #8

  • 800km in 12 hours
  • 14 October 2023
  • Start and finish at a Ohakune
  • Pillions allowed
  • Another exciting new route!​

North Island 1600 #10

  • 1,600km in 24 hours
  • 14-15 October 2023
  • Start and finish at a Ohakune
  • ​Pillion riders allowed! Check out the event terms & conditions.
  • This is our 10th North Island 1600. Expect something special!​

The Double-Badger

  • Complete a North Island 1600 and a North Island 800 in the same year and get a Double-Badger Award! The North Island 1600 ride must be completed on the October ride weekend. The North Island 800 can be completed at any time in the 12 months after it has been revealed.

2023 Hamilton & Wellington 1KC Rides

  • 1,000 km day ride
  • No time limits like the 1600 or 800 rides
  • Pillions allowed
  • Ride date - 4 November 2023​
  • Routes for both rides will be revealed later in 2023
Picture

I'd like to get the Distance Riders' newsletters!

Subscribe

* indicates required

Picture
 New Zealand Distance Riders © 2023