WEEKEND AWAY: 2-MAN AND VINDURO AT THE FARM
The Weekend of the 28th and 29th of November is a doubleheader up north at the always-fun and always-friendly motorcycling mecca of Whangaruru, The Farm.
We are pleased to confirm the Whangarei 2-Man XC race and The Vintage North (Round 1 of the Vinduro NZ Series) is all set to go at The Farm, Whangaruru. You can expect rolling farmland terrain mixed with bush tracks and the occasional diversion through milking sheds and barns. Always an entertaining ride.
Rules and regs and general information can be found HERE for the Vinduro.
Camping and accommodation available on-site as per usual - CLICK HERE
The 2-Man XC race will set off on Saturday 28th followed by the Vinduro on Sunday the 29th. There is a modern class for the vinduro so you can do both days if you feel like you can handle the jandal. You can also ride your classic in the XC too if you think you can handle it. Or heck - bring one of each!
Run by the man himself, Mike Bennett, and his merry WWOOF’ers, this XC and first round of Vinduro this season is sure to slap a smile all over that 1970-2020 face of yours.
Expect a varied course with big grassy paddocks, rolling hills with bush and clay tracks. And for the Vinduro, just so everyone gets just the right balance of challenge and satisfaction, there are two grades of track difficulty. Gold for the really keen and Silver for the more laid-back.
Video From a Special Test from last year
Here is what Mike has to say about the event:
“As well as having all the riding a budding XC racer and Vintage Enduro enthusiast could want, The Farm has basic accommodation huts and endless amounts of free camping for tents, motorhomes and caravans, with hot showers available too. Plenty of gathering places to socialise, pre-and-post ride hydration facilities and hearty meals will also be available if pre-ordered.
For Sunday, 2 special tests done 3 times each. One in front of the house/pits so good to watch with escargot. One really cool tight and twisty farmland one that crosses the creek a few times.”
Here is the video from the Vintage North Vinduro of yesteryears.
And just a reminder again - if you’re interested in Vinduro but do not have a qualifying bike, you can trail ride your late model machine around the course instead.
VITAL INFORMATION
All info on the 2-Man XC race can be found HERE
All info on the Vintage North Vinduro can be found Here
Camping: On-site Free Friday evening to Sunday morning.
Location - 3 Hours from Auckland: CLICK HERE for Google Maps Link - or type in - 3632 Russell Rd, Whangaruru
About to tackle the final loop at the Maramarua Vinduro.