OCK BUSTER
Words & photos: Ben Wilkins
it really is out of bounds. Well, it turns out that
the aptly named Off Limits Events works with the
NZ Army to promote land access for the public.
A well-timed phone call from Tussock Buster
organiser Warrick Funnell inviting KR down to
be a part of this year’s event piqued my interest.
As a first timer to Off Limits’ Tussock Buster I
wanted to experience both sides of the event,
both as a rider and volunteer, so I struck out on the
Thursday for Waiouru, the KR van loaded with our
long term test bike, KTM’s fuel-injected 300EXC
two-stroke and settled into the five hour trip.
Eight hours later I pulled into the Waiouru Rugby
Club carpark in the middle of a downpour and
thought to myself that it’s funny how things don’t
always turn out quite as expected, especially when
there’s a side-trip to pick up a bike for a mate who
only organised a bike the day before... anyway,
KIWI RIDER 55