Raglan Adventure Ride
T
he Britton team has decided it is time
for another adventure ride in Raglan.
The April 14 event is based from the
Raglan Club and is open to all brands
of adventure-suitable motorcycles.
Organiser Mike Britton, and his sidekick,
Raglan local Alan Hall, have pulled out all the stops
and promise a ride that will suit most adventure
riders – from those new to adventure riding,
and also the experienced adventure rider. “We
will show some of the most stunning scenery in
the western Waikato area including sweeping
coastal views right down to Taranaki,” said Mike.
The Yamaha Raglan Adventure Ride, is suitable for
all road-legal trail/enduro type motorbikes and the
larger dual-sport models. The ride is self-navigated,
using route sheets, so you can ride at your own pace.
The Raglan event will differ from previous Britton
one-day events in that camping and breakfasts
are not included and this is reflected in the entry
cost. The Britton crew promise their usual high
standard of event, with uncomplicated route sheets,
some trail sections for those on smaller bikes,
delicious and plentiful food for lunch and Saturday’s
dinner, and a damn good day of adventure.
Back in the mid-90s most adventure riders would
ride their adventure bikes, loaded with camping
gear, to venues through-out New Zealand, complete
a full days adventure riding, then ride home again
the following morning. We have been delighted
to see a revival of this in recent times. We also
welcome the appearance of classic machines,
such as Phil Winter with his 1978 Yamaha IT400,
Dave Cole with his 1972 Yamaha RT2 DT250
Yamaha, Alan Hall and his 1979 XR500 and Tom
Brodie on his vert tidy 1977 YamahaTT500.
For more information give Mike or Angela a call
on 021 284 9047, email mike@adventurerides.
co.nz or head to the website for entry
forms at www.adventurerides.co.nz
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