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Big thanks to Mauro and Peter Strickland, Yamaha and Peter Payne also Vicky at MNZ for getting the boys to Mexico to show the world that New Zealand does have world class enduro riders. Well done boys we are all very proud. Thanks to all the support crews. See you when you get home.
Gary Powell - Motorcycling New Zealand Enduro Commissioner, Waimiha N
Hello Peter, just like to wish you and all the team at wellard all the best. hope they do well. i look foward to hopefully being on WAJORDS next year on a 150. cya then.
Jesse Lawton, Canning Vale WA
Thank you Mauro, Peter, Dale, Wellards, GYTR, Yamaha NZ, Yamalube, the support crew here in Mexico with us, all the supporters back home and every one who made this trip what it has been. It was a once in a life time experience. I have enjoyed the rock star life for the past 2 weeks.
Adrian Smith, Morelia Mexico
Hi All,
Thanks heaps for all the support over the last week or so. It's been awesome knowing that everyone has been behind us from NZ. It's been one of our best racing experiences so far.
It was a little disappointing when we found out about the last day but all agree that safety should come first. Not that we have ever had anything to worry about while over here. Everyone has been super friendly and wherever we have been we have always felt safe.
We look forward to coming home but will miss the factory ride type support that we have be privileged with in Mexico.
Thanks to Dale and Peter for all their help and to the rest of the support crew; Faulty, Muza from Pahiatua, Dims from WA, Muddy also from P Town, George, Jan Pouri and Quentin the Saffa.
Also all those who showed their support.
Finland Anyone? We're Keen As!!!
Adrian, Chris & Karl, Turotel Hotel - Morelia Mexico
Tony & I were at the team launch in Queenstown and have been following you on the web. What a fantastic effort from you all - very impressed with your attitude and abilities. WELL DONE TO YOU ALL !!!
Sarah Strain, Arrowtown NZ
I just want to say a very big thank you to all the support crew who have looked after and kept our amazing kids safe and fed. Not an easy task when it comes to the feeding bit. A huge big thanks to Wellard for having the confidence to support the team and allow them to show the world just how wonderful they all are. I look forward to having the boys home again and sharing in what must be an amazing time for them. Once again a big thank you.
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
Thank you Peter and your support team for all the video footage & updates and the full support you all have provided for the riders. Much appreciated.
A special thank you to Mr Mauro Balzarini
Ringrazio il team di Peter e il supporto per tutte le riprese video e gli aggiornamenti e il supporto completo a tutti voi hanno previsto per i piloti. Molto apprezzato.
Un particolare ringraziamento al signor Mauro Balzarini
Rachelle Power - Karl's Mum, Hamilton NZ
Hi Pete, Dale and the Kwik Kiwis. Just logged on and found out final day was cancelled cause of the drug cartel danger, it's true "drugs dont work!". Anyway you've done a fantastic job regardless, congratulations.
Colonel Klink, Kensington WA
I guess the `well done` is worn out. Bloody fantastic effort and a show of sheer determination skill and committment. You must all be ecstatic. Thanks also to Wellard and Yamaha who collectively made this event possible for you guys. See you all when you get home. Take care.
Terry Sanders, Auckland NZ
YAHOO!
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Got no words to express my happyness for what you have done in this ISDE! CONGRATULATIONS. What a surprise. I am really proud of you and how you have taken Wellard to the top of Enduro, a goal accomplished! Thanks Chris, Adrian and Karl, Thanks Peter and Dale and all supporters, thanks Yamaha. Thanks all those who partecipated throught the Website. We wait for you here to celebrate. GRANDIOSO E SPETTACOLARE!
Mauro Balzarini, Singapore SG
What a bitter way to end the competition. You guys were doing so well... I cannot even imagine the mixed feeelings of disappointment and joy you are feeling at the moment...
I hope you will be able to keep with you all the positive things of this whole experience and forget about the rest.
I guess one thing we can remember is how lucky we are in living in countries like Australia and New Zealand...
Congratulations on your results! Have a safe trip back home.
Nora Arici, Fremantle WA
Great stuff Boys you all rode well maybe the power boys should ride yamaha all the time.
Regards Foodge Ben and Co.
Foodge, Parkes NSW
YOU GUYS ROCK, a great result for a great Team, well done, thanks to all who helped our winning team to get there, YOU ARE AWESOME TOO.. YOU ROCK!!!
Gabs, Kelvin & Kaleb, Ngatea NZ
Gold for the Three Amigos. Awesome job, thank you to the support crew. Peter,s video clips are great - thanks
Trevor Power, Hamilton NZ
Hey Guys, sorry to hear about the final day cancellation. But very proud of the final results you have all managed to accomplish. You have certainly done New Zealand Proud. Have a safe journey home and we look forward to seeing you all.
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
Good work boys, love the videos great stuff, I can almost taste the dust... Enjoy the ride, have fun, you have done SO SO well. Awsome.
Mark Newton, Tokoroa NZ
Just found out the last day has been cancelled, so check out the results. A big huge thank you to all that helped at the 6 day.
Trevor Power, Hamilton NZ
Good luck on the final day guys, such killer results so far!
Bek S, Coogee WA
Well you have reached the last day and what a fantastic result you are going to achieve. You and all your support crew in Mexico should be very excited and proud as are all your supporters in NZ, Australia and Singapore. Enjoy it all and take it all in!
Lisa MacLean, Singapore SG
Hae Adrian, Chris and Karl youve all done so well so far... Hope the whole event has lived up to your expectations. Good luck for your final day make it the best one yet.
Lynette, Auckland NZ
Well done Adrian, Karl and Chris great following your exciting journey in Mexico, great riding and team work, we love the videos, good luck to the finish.
Dot Lines, Munster NZ
Good work team!!!...keep strong for Day 6.
Rachelle Power, Hamilton NZ
Fantastic work you three. Kudos to your support crew and management also, a fantastically presented team - love the videos, wonderful way for us to feel like we're there supporting you all. Will be watching on line tomorrow - go hard and bring home the silverware!! Very proud of you all - you are all awesome guys!!
Paul and Sharon Watt, Hamilton NZ
Hi to the Three Kiwi Amigos, well done again, stay calm tomorrow and see when you get back home.
Trevor, Hamilton NZ
Hope you guys win the last day - I reckon you are better than any of the other riders! Your guys videos are cool. You guys rock!!
Luis Watt, Hamilton NZ
Your videos are awesome I want to watch them all the time. Keep up the good work you guys are doing so well. When I'm older I want to race like you guys.
Jordyn Watt, Hamilton NZ
Hurry up Karl, you need to go faster so you can win!! Good luck team. I love watching all the videos, they are awesome. I can\'t wait until I get older and I can compete in the ISDE!!
Rowan Watt, Hamilton NZ
OK boys, only one more day to go. Stay upright, ride hard all the way to the podium. You have all done your country proud.
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
Ok I am running out of ways to say AWESOME!!!!! Go the KIWIS
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
Well done riders and support crew. You are all doing well so keep it up and keep smiling.
Gordy Brooker, Feilding NZ
Have been keeping up to date with the NZ team results online. Great results Adrian and have a great couple of last days racing.
Owen Cox, Sydney NSW
Hey, whoever is doing the video work deserves a gold. Great to see the boys in action and the videos are awesome. Everyone is talking about the vids and how it makes them feel part of the experience. Makes us all jealous and wish we were there to help. What a great team. The whole team.
MORE VIDEOS PLEASE!
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
?Estas disfrutando los resultados? Sigve compitiendo duro. La mejor de las suertes. En los siguientes dos dias.
Con Mucho Carino, Mama
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
G-day again Peter,
Hope its all goin well and that the team has stayed on two wheels from all the pics and stuff it looks like your having a great time. Good luck for the future.
cya.
J-RAD, Kensington WA
To all the WAJORDS riders who have sent messages to the team, thanks a lot they really are appreciated and as you can see the riders are on the gas and the team are working well. Perhaps one day this will be you. C u all when we get back!!
Peter, Morelia Mexico
Great results so far guys we are really looking forward to seeing the final results as it looks great so far good luck.
Cheers,
Brenton and Callan, Auckland NZ
Fantastic results guys, you are a great team!
I have been very busy posting all the messages of support that come through and it's a pleasure to see how many people are following your brilliant performance.
Keep going guys and make us proud.
All the Wellard staff is with you.
Nora Arici, Fremantle WA
Hey Kaleb Black - how are you dude?
The tracks over here are hard man - and dusty too. Think of Maramarua with about 12 Billion rocks littered all over the place and you are about half way there as to what its like. We are lovin it though!
Thanks everyone else for the motivation too - its keeping us on the limiter. Those YZ's love to Rev!!
Adeos!
Adrian, Chris & Karl, Morelia - Mexico
You guys are going awesome. Keep it up! Good luck for the last two days!
S Ashcroft, Palmerston North NZ
Another spectacular day! Really, really well done! Seeing Karl on the top of C2 on day 4 made me very proud that we could help you guys showing to the world what Kiwis are able to do! Go Kiwis, Go New Zealand, Go Wellard, Go all the supporting team! Not much to keep, keep pushing! Ciao.
Mauro Balzarini, Singapore SG
Hey everyone its so good to see all the support we are getting thanks and keep up the comments.
The tests are hard pack a little dusty and slipery but fast and flowing. The trail is tough and rocky realy draining.
Adrian Smith, Mexico Right now
Hey Team!
Awesome few days in the mix of it hope the next couple are just as good :)
Shelley Connor, Perth WA
Hey boys! go hard, do us kiwis proud!
But you forgot your spannerman!
Micah, Blue Wing in Auckland NZ
Great work. Keep it going Karl, Chris, Adrian and all the Wellard team. You can do it! Really enjoying the updates so keep them coming with more video.
Sam, Tom, Gael & Jack, Mt Eden - Auckland NZ
Been following the live results. After the final test on day 4 today, the boys are still in the same places as yesterday. So will be second in Club Team standings with Karl 2nd in C2 and Adrian 3rd & 4th in C1. Karl is closing on the winner in his class. He won three of the five special stages today.
Boy are the team rocking. No doubt in no small way to the crew.
Well done yet again Wellards Team NZ.
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Over half way now and on the downhill run. Keep up the fantastic racing - you are doing your country and the Wellard group proud!
Lisa MacLean, Singapore SG
Hey guys, great to see you in the thick of it keep it up. Regards. Foodge Benny and co.
Foodge Burrell, Parkes NSW
Go guys.. You can do it.. Keep working hard on coming home with gold!! Good luck!
Ir chicos duros .. puedes hacerlo .. seguir trabajando duro para volver a casa con el oro! Buena suerte.
Rachelle Power, Hamilton NZ
Awesome result for Day 3 - makes it very hard to do any work when we all keeping up with the live times!!
You guys all rock, we all very proud of you. Go hard!!
Paul, Sharon, Luis, Rowan & Jordyn Watt, Hamilton NZ
Awesome effert guys, wonderful ambassordors for New Zealand. Cheers.
Mossy, Ohope Beach, NZ
Great seeing all on the computer. What a great opportunity you have been given, and you are doing Wellard proud. Hi to all, and best for your next day. Gran and Poppa.
Betty Power, Raglan NZ
Another sterling day of riding boys. You all are amazing.
Chris`s Mum / Karls aunty, Auckland NZ
Wish we were there, go well boys. Boot family.
Allan Boot, Auckland NZ
Adrian, Karl, Chris.
Well done guys, Kaleb would like to know, how is it over there, how are you liking the tracks?.. Keep up the awesome riding.
Kaleb black is awesome! Ngatea, NZ
Adrian, Chris, Karl,
Awesome riding guys. Keep up the solid riding and bring home the gold.
All the best. Tom.
Tom Chapman, Waihi NZ
Day three (the hardest) finished and still in the running. I see you have clawed back your 4th place after the slip yesterday Chris. Well done. Bet you wish you had the 24HR WR450.
Haven't seen the Club Team results as yet but I am guessing you are getting closer now. WELL DONE!
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
So So proud of all of you. Well done on day two. Keep up the good riding.
Chris`s Mum / Karls Aunty Auckland NZ
Guys you are great. Just watching test after test, great results. I am proud to support you all. Peters (Payne and Strickland) thanks for the support. Keep the gas full open... But remember it's a long race. I promise a special prize for a podium finish!
Mauro Balzarini, Singapore SG
Hi Pete & Dale and all the Kwik Kiwis. What a Team, you're doing a fantastic job! You're just about halfway there already, so kkep it all going strong. Cheers
Colonel Clink, Kensington WA
Well done again boys and Karl, you are smoking. Talking with Peter Payne this evening. He is stoked and asked me to convey to you that he couldn't wish for more and that he is totally jealous and wishes he could be there with you.
Catch you all tomorrow evening when we see how day three goes.
Cheers to you all.
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Cristobal, Carlos, y Adrian, qué buen equipo. ¡Buena suerte muchachos! ¡Hágalo con fuerza, y muestren a los demás cómo manejar una moto!
Sarah Williamson, Karaka NZ
Thanks for all your messages of support - much appreciated. Keep em coming and we will keep it on the pipe!!!!
Chris, Morelia Mexico
Well done boys, keep up the good work.But remember its not over till that final moto. GO HARD side show. KARL and CHRIS show them kiwis can fly!!
Love to be there too.
Mark Newton, Tokoroa NZ
Woohoo, awesome guys, best of luck for the next 5 days...
Clmintiepix, Auckland NZ
Wow! What a result. We couldn't have asked for more from you guys. It's 9 pm here and I just got out of the forest from running the Twilight Ride. Then I got the best news ever about 6 hours after everyone else.
We hear the Wellards support team is second to none. That is amazing. Everyone who rides international enduro knows that the support team is equally as important as the ride team. Thanks Wellards. Will catch you all tomorrow when I get back to a computer.
Ride Well.
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Great 1st day. Well done team. All the best for the next 5.
Dave Moreton, Bannockburn Central Otago NZ
Great result today. GO TEAM NZ
Leo and Betty Power, Raglan NZ
Wow! That's a great a first day. Congratulations to all the team. Keep up the form, and keep it all together. Well done.
James Carter (WAJORDS), Carmel WA
Absolutely stunning first days results. Well done Chris, Karl and Adrian. Ride on and don`t look back.
Chris`s Mum & Karls Aunty, Auckland NZ
Congratulations on a great 1st day of racing - 5 more days to go. Keep up the great work!
Lisa MacLean, Singapore SG
Hold it on boys!
Good luck!
Richard Ebbett, Whakatane NZ
Good luck guys and don't forget to have fun!
Hannah Bagnall, Western Australia
Awesome first day effort fellas. All the best for the rest of the race. Good on Wellard's for supporting these guys.
Ray Lambers, Auckland NZ
Good luck for the race!
Go hard Wellard Team and have fun!
Nora Arici, Fremantle WA
Hi Boys,
Enjoy your ride remember to use your head as well as the throttle. Big thanks to Wellard for making the six day happen.
Gary Powell Motorcycling New Zealand Enduro Commissioner
Team, Waimaha NZ
Hope you're all having a blast & everything is going perfectly!
Mexico or Bust! :)
Tiarn, Coogee WA
Good luck for the start of the race guys, hope things go as planned from here on out!
Bek S, Coogee WA
Hi Peter,
Hope all is going well we wish the time all the best and know they will do well with your support. Cheers
Justin, Alex & Haydn, Perth WA
Hi Peter,
Hope everything is going good over there. Good luck for the rest of the race.
Jake - WAJORDS, Western Australia
G-day, hope your all having a great time and the first day went well. All the WAJORDS guys are supporting you.
PS. GO TEAM JALAPENO, YOUR SO HOT!
cya J-RADical
Jared C, Kensington WA
Good luck Adrian from all at Matatoki. Wishing the Kiwi team well go guys.
L Cox, Thames NZ
Hey KP, enjoy all six days, bring home a little gold this year!! Catch up on your return, all the best.
Lloydy, Auckland NZ
Go Kiwi's, good luck guys. You've got a good support team with Muzza,Ian and Adam. Leave those senoritas alone, lol. Adrian, there's a spot on the startline for the Bush Bash. Show them banditos how its done.
From the team at Bushriders.
Stu Sowry, Pahiatua NZ
Great to see the Kiwi boys have the support they deserve,Ihope that you guys enjoy your ISDE. THANK YOU for the blog guys.
Paul Mossman, Ohope Beach NZ
Hi Peter,
Have an awesome time...Hope you all do well.
Zac Hailand (WAJORDS), Rivervale WA
Go hard all you Kiwi's kick some International butt! See you back home safely!
Cheers John Carson
Xtreme Wholesale Supplies Ltd, Auckland NZ
All the best for tomorrow team nz! Take care in that dust. Looks like you have a great crew so go out there and enjoy it :)
Sarah Ashcroft, Palmerston North NZ
Just a wish for good luck - no punctures; no mechanicals; no falls!! John
John Winkie, Omaha NZ
Just a wish for good luck - no punctures; no mechanicals; no falls!! John
John Winkie, Omaha NZ
Wishing you guys the very best for the week. And Chris we take it you know the Mexican for "Fasta Pasta".
Jack, Gael, Toam and Sam, Mt Eden NZWishing you guys the very best for the week. And Chris we take it you know the Mexican for "Fasta Pasta".
Jack, Gael, Toam and Sam, Mt Eden NZ
Good luck Karl and Chris and all the team...The pictures are hard out. Thanks Wellard for looking after the team...The cactus's look extreme...The uniforms are sik...Look forward to the updates...Go Hard.
Michael Gregory, Hamilton NZ
Good Luck boys..!!! Well done for getting there. Send my luck and to karl. Love yas both..!!!
Joelene Power, Auckland NZ
Hope you are feeling more rested and ready to rumble, Chris. Will be looking forward to seeing results posted. Wishing all the kiwi team the best of luck....Go Hard, Ride Well, and most of all be proud of what you have already achieved no matter what happens there.
Chris`s Mum, Auckland NZ
Great photos wish I was there, start smooth and finish strong, thank you to all the helpers over there.
Trevor Power, Hamilton NZ
Only one day to go now until the start of the competition. Wishing Adrian, Karl and Chris all the best over the next 6 days - you are in great hands with Pete and Dale! Enjoy the experience. From all the Wellard and Siba gang in Singapore.
Lisa MacLean, Singapore SG
Special hello to Adrian and best wishes to the team. Keep your heads, breathe your way through it and champions will be born!! Go hard and enjoy.
Cheryll Robinson, Morrinsville NZ
Hi again,
We have been out getting the course sorted for the 3Day enduro in December. Looking Good. Trevor & I are sorting Karl's and Chris's bikes making them ready for the GNCC two days after you get back. Hope to see Adrian there too after his great showing at round 1.
Been watching your video blogs and trying to suss out what it is like over there. Looks dusty - could do with some rain for the Kiwis. Wellards sure know how to do the job. Looks impressive.
I hear Chris has arrived safely which is great.
Cheers
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Good luck to you all, wish we could be there to support you.
Dave, Rae, Jan-Maree & Wayne Pool, Otorohanga NZ
Hope you guys have a great event, wish I was there to support.
Todd Murphy, Thames NZ
Good luck to all the team. I wish you all well for the six days.
Cheers from Stefan and Anita
Anita Thorpe (Merriman), Tauranga NZ
Hope all goes well for the team, have fun and ride hard. Good luck.
Lachlan, Carmel WA
Not sure if I have done this right Karl. Thinking of you and Chris, and all the best.
Keep the Power name on top!! Gran
Karl Power, Morelia Mexico
Glad you arrived safely son. Have a great time... Take care and good luck to the Kiwi Team.
Vicky Sanders, Auckland NZ
Hi all,
Hoping Chris managed to get to Morelia Ok. I bet he is tired after 43 hrs travelling. The lay overs are the worst. Still I guess he can have two nights sleep before the actual start.
Did the boys get the YZF set up Ok before it went into park ferme? At least Karl whil know how Chris likes his bikes set up.
Watching continually.
Greg (Chris's Dad)
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
It has been a bit of an unusual start to our campaign for sure, but that is part of the ISDE experience. You guys have no idea how valuable your messages are for Team moral so thanks a lot, keep them coming and get everyone you know to log on and watch the boys do us proud!!!
Peter, Morelia Mexico
To Adrian Smith. Saw changes in team. Hope every thing works out for the team. Good luck to you all. Keeping up to date on computer. Nana.
L Cox, Thames NZ
Ride hard Adam. Show the best of the world what you and your teammates can do. Ooh sooo proud of you mate.
Barbara Lees, Perth WA
What a day!... Chris got the call up to go to Mexico. Vicky from MNZ worked hard to get the international licence, send confirmation to the ISDE and arrange insurance. Thanks Vicky.
Peter Payne sorted out necessary bits and pieces after selecting Chris. Cool Peter.
Natash Cairns from Harvey World Travel did a fantastic deal in getting Chris on the plane only 10 hours after notification.
Got the Visa for USA above all.
Finally I took Chris to the Airport tonight and together with Peter Payne and Chris's mum we sent him on his way with double overweight bags. So Mexico, here he comes. Watch out!
Extra special thanks to Peter Strickland and team for taking Chris on board. We are sure he will do you proud. Best wishes to all the team Adrian, Karl and Chris. You can do it boys. Hi to George and Jan. Thanks for you help too. We will all be watching from here.
Greg Power, Paeroa NZ
Hi guys, good luck, ride hard and fast. Chris and Karl you are going to have a ride of your life on the Yamaha.
Good luck again from Chris, Warren & Karen
Chris Foster, Cambridge NZ
Go hard Adrian, good luck to the kiwi team!!!
From the Greenwoods
Marcus, Thames NZ
Go Kiwis go!!!!
All of you guys already have fans here in Morelia..
Good luck to all of you guys!!!
Guillermo, Morelia Mexico
Good luck to all, safe riding and have fun.
Dorothea, Beeliar WA
Hi Pete Dale Mauro and Team Kiwi,
Hope you have a great race and the weather is not too hot. Just race like you are still home in NZ. Keep it all together, no stupid mistakes and wait for the others around you to self destruct. You guys could absolutely get on the podium.
Jennifer Ballard - TEAM BALLARD, Winmalee NSW
Hi, looks great over in Mexico, the video blogs are great and lets us see as you progress towards the start of the ISDE, go Kiwi's (end the Ozzy helpers)
Trevor, Hamilton NZ
The uniforms look really good, a very smart looking team!
Glad to hear it's all going good so far, can't wait to hear more in the next couple of days, stay safe!
Bek, Coogee WA
Good luck, Rory, Adam and Adrian from Carol and I.
Gordy Brooker, Feilding NZ
Well we are finally on our way to Mexico to do battle with the best riders in the world. Remeber to keep an eye on what is happening everyday and send plenty of messages of support. Cheers Peter
Peter Strickland, Munster WA
Hey world, we are off to do battle at the ISDE in Mexico. Make sure you stay tuned from Monday when we will be sending live updates of all the action in Morelia.
Peter Strickland, Munster WA