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and Davies ( on hand for tyre and gear queries and a great tyre deal , which you can still benefit from ), Lakes Ranch ( a great welcome and heaps of good food and the BMW Motorcycle Club Aotearoa NZ ( genuinely good buggers ) and the Kiwi Rider marshal / gate team ( Billy , Jock , Peter , Chris , Dené , Noel , Doug and Troy ) and LoneRider ( the very cool tent village ). I can ’ t mention everyone by name , but thank you - you know who you are .
MY BMW GS RALLYE - PETER ELLIOTT An extraordinary amount of effort goes into making this event seamless for riders every year , and the Lakes Ranch in Rotorua is a superb venue given its ability to absorb these numbers with accommodation , tent sites , cabins and local hires . The staff are capable , willing and helpful , with catering for this year ’ s event a particular highlight . When 215 riders , about a dozen organisers , plus
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