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DIRT NEWS KTM HEADS TO THE KING COUNTRY K TM has announced the time and place of reserving the option to take an additional 20 the fifth KTM New Zealand Adventure if restrictions ease closer to the event date. Rallye, with the event making a return on The 2020 Rallye kicks to life in Cambridge, with November 30 for a five-day adventure ride. the first few days set to feature flowing metal This time, the Rallye is set to take on the King backroads, with some farm tracks thrown in for Country district marking the third iteration of good fun - as well as fantastic private farmland the event to be held in the North Island. Breakout routes for those seeking a challenge. KTM is promising a route for riders to explore Continuing through the week are more epic the region’s stunning farmland, endless metal sweeping metal backroads, with the inclusion of roads and special access to forestry and native bush tracks which are sure to make any private property that is otherwise off-limits adventure rider smile ear-to-ear. And as they say to regular riders. - save the best ‘til last - as Day 5 will feature As we all know it has been a tumultuous year, exclusive forestry access arranged through especially in the events sector. As a result, KTM Forest Trail Events. will be adhering to Government advice and As in previous years the KTM Adventure Rallye is social gathering guidelines, meaning the already open riders of KTM’s range of Adventure models, getting a spot in limited number of riders with this year being the first year the new 390 catered for will be even tougher this year. Adventure will take part. For 2020, rider numbers are 100 with KTM KTM promises the route is tailored to suit a 14 KIWI RIDER