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very interesting, but I am feeling confident that I can finish off the series with a national title win.” Other stand-out riders in the Wairarapa included Raglan’s Jason Dickey, Helensville’s Tom Buxton, Palmerston North’s Paul Whibley, Oparau’s James Scott and Thames rider Jason Davis. “Day one was a tough one for the riders and day two was less so, but they were both challenging”, said Motorcycling New Zealand enduro commissioner Justin Stevenson, of Porirua. The host clubs, the Bush Riders Motorcycle Club and the Kapi-Mana Motorcycle club, and the Ruakokoputuna Hall committee people too, did a great job to organise these two events. The terrain was varied and the tracks were well marked too. “We had a record number of entries and, although freedom from the lock-down probably contributed to that, it still shows the sport is in a very healthy state. I’m sure we will see a great number of riders showing up to race in the Santoft Forest too.” The 2020 Yamaha NZ Enduro Championships are supported by Mitas Tyres, Macaulay Metals, Best Build Construction, Silver-bullet and Kiwi Rider magazine. 2020 NZ Enduro Champs Calendar Round 1 Saturday, June 13 – Masterton Round 2 Sunday, June 14 - Martinborough Round 3 Saturday, July 11 – Santoft Forest Round 4 Sunday, July 12 – Santoft Forest 102 KIWI RIDER