POPULAR DIRT BIKE SERIES UNDERGOES CHANGE , BUT IN NAME ONLY

The more things change , the more things stay the same and that ’ s got to be a good thing as far at New Zealand ’ s dirt biking community is concerned . The popular Dirt Guide Cross-Country Series has just undergone a transition , but in name only , with the popular Central North Island competition now to be known as the Forestland Cross-Country Series . Based in forestry near and around Tokoroa , the well-liked series has merely undergone a mild re-branding , although there is also a new main sponsor for the series and that is Forbes and Davies , New Zealand ’ s leading importer and wholesaler of motorcycle tyres , ATV tyres , ride apparel , helmets and accessories . Forbes and Davies is the New Zealand distributor for key brands such as O ’ Neal , Arai and Ogio and these brands have had a long relationship with the series . It therefore made sense to the series organisers to carry on the relationship with the series and these brands , plus the longstanding brands for Forbes and Davies , such as Maxima oil , Metzeler tyres , Maxi Grip ATV and the Dirt Tyre range , along with many others , brings a fresh look also . Nothing else will be changing in the popular series that caters for cross-country riders aged from as young as seven , through teenagers , adult men and women