GOTTA GET THERE‘ Can you call yourself a Kiwi motorcyclist if you’ ve not attended the Cold Kiwi?’ was a key question raised during prize-giving. This year’ s event saw riders venture from as far away as Perth, Australia and Dunedin to make the trek to Waiouru. Sadly, it seems the event is shrinking rather than growing with official MC“ Flea” Willacy urging riders to bring a friend to the 49th edition to help Make Cold Kiwi Great Again. Team KR did its part. With last year’ s team of three tripling to a contingent of nine with our first timers all keen to return to next year’ s event. There is so much that went on that I’ d love to divulge. From meeting new mates like“ Phil with the still” and Rik the daring truckie who took to the Ag races like a pro, some things just need to remain between mates. And, while I don’ t agree with the idea that the Cold Kiwi has lost some of its greatness, more people to cut loose and enjoy a weekend surrounded by bikes, beers, music and fun seems like a cracking idea to me. We already have Father’ s Day weekend 2026 marked down on our calendar. We hope to see you there on September 4-6 for the 49th Cold Kiwi.
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