KIWI RIDER 07 2018 VOL.1 | Page 74

Now into its 10th year and continuing to grow, the secret for the Dirt Guide Series’ success is that it caters for young and old alike and, while it does offer something to tempt the less-experienced novice and junior riders, it is also a challenge for the more serious and highly-competitive senior racers. The third and final round of the Dirt Guide series is set for July 22, also at Ohakuri. RIDE - UPLOAD - REVIEW 74 KIWI RIDER This final round doubles up as the opening round of the parallel-but-separate Yamaha- backed NZXC cross-country series, that competition piggy-backing onto select major events throughout the North Island. The Dirt Guide Series is sponsored by Michelin, Bel Ray, Renthal, O’Neal, DRC, Zeta, Kiwi Rider magazine, Oakley, TCX boots, Yoshimura and Forest Trail Events and SatCo Logging Equipment.