Kawasaki rider will use NZ races to warm up, writes Andy McGechan

Six different riders have won lead-up events, writes Andy McGechan The trash talking stops when the start gate drops in Taranaki this weekend. New Zealand's elite motocross riders have travelled the country in recent months to flex their muscles...

Jacqui Madelin tests the Suzuki DR200 for Driven Magazine. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

New Zealand riders once ruled the roost in solo speedway racing with three Kiwi riders winning 12 world titles between them in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s - Ivan Mauger (six), Ronnie Moore (two) and....

The Canadian motorcyclist is the only female member of Nitro Circus, the team of adrenaline junkies - or "action sport collective" - who perform death-defying stunts all around the world.

Mathieu Day tests the MV Agusta Brutale Dragster for Driven Magazine. Photos by Ted Baghurst, Mathieu Day

At first glance, it seems extraordinary that a farming couple could be fined $40,000 for not wearing helmets while riding their quad bikes.