Ash Sowman
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My New Favorite Place in the World
Growing up in New Zealand with dirt bike riding as our family sport, I was lucky enough to experience tens, maybe even hundreds of trail rides - A type of dirt biking event where you just show up and ride a natural terrain circuit 'till your heart's content. Most of my fondest riding memories spawned from just such meetings as these and I got to see so much of our beautiful countryside, whilst honing skills and experience that I still rely on every weekend to this day! Friends were made, laughs were had... It's a core part my identity. Sadly the trail riding scene dried up in my hometown of Nelson some years ago, and I've been making do with private land when available, and poaching when not 😔 But late last year, I moved up to the North Island... And am pleased to report that the trail riding scene is alive and well here! It's been so great to reconnect with this childhood passion of mine - Travelling every weekend to beautiful new places, meeting likeminded people and of course doing some amazing riding. However, one event immediately separated itself from the rest: Berm Buster. I believe it's best trail ride in New Zealand, and maybe even the world... Here's why.
Berm Buster - Official Website: www.epicevents.co.nz/events/berm-buster
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Written, Edited & Narrated by:
Ash Sowman
Starring/Helmet Cameras:
Ash Sowman - 2021 GASGAS EC350F
Brad Groombridge - 2024 Beta RR 300 2T brad.groombridge
Ryan Davis - 2024 KTM 150 EXC ryan_davis_64
Wil Yeoman - 2024 Yamaha YZ250F wil_yeoman96
Pit Footage:
CD Photography (www.cdphotography.co.nz)
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Archive Photos:
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Old Berm Buster footage:
@WainuiRides
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Відео

Why Do People Compete for Nothing?
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Whether its for Olympic gold or mere bragging rights… People all-across the world, put their bodies on the line every day - In competition. If you can name it, somebody’s probably made sport of it… Cheese rolling, slapping contests, bull riding! … And whereas the few up top of huge organisations like Formula 1, NBA or the Champions League are well compensated for their risks and sacrifice… Most...
Go 10s Faster or Lose the Race
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Sprint enduro… A relatively new format of dirt bike racing, that’s ruleset was foreign even-to-me until just recently. But it’s brilliant! not only because an event requires far less land, crew and timing logistics than the traditional ‘rally style’ does, but also for the action it produces! Being short-lap based, the events are much more approachable to riders who might normally stick to cross...
How One Rider Saved America from Humiliation (Jeffrey Herlings vs. Eli Tomac)
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It was a dark day in American motocross. European rider, Jeffrey Herlings had just come over for a one-off, guest appearance race in the AMA National Pro Motocross Championship… And won. Even coming from last place after a first turn crash, all the way back up to lead before the chequered flag, passing Eli Tomac and all the rest of them along the way like they were standing still! But the real ...
Pro Dirt Biker Reacts to His Own Race (and crash)
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Professional dirt bike racer, Brad Groombridge recently competed in Round 3 of the 2022 New Zealand Grand National Cross Country championship! I’d heard that he was going to be there, so mailed him a GoPro helmet camera with an endurance battery setup in advance to wear during the race. It turned out to be an absolute rollercoaster, and Brad captured every second of it! Unfortunately though, he...
Americans Want You to Forget About This Race (Jeffrey Herlings vs. Eli Tomac)
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In motocross, a debate has raged for over 50 years… You see, there are two ‘Holy Grail’ championships at the pinnacle of dirt bike racing; the European MXGP World Motocross Championship and the American AMA National Pro Motocross Championship. Each series has its own set of 40 professional riders that compete in a plethora of rounds across all sorts of terrain (dirt, sand, mud etc.) The problem...
IMPOSSIBLE CLIMB!!! First To The Top Wins $1,000 - King of the Hill 2022
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After a two year hiatus, the impossibly steep, King of the Hill hill climb has returned to the small town of Brightwater, New Zealand! And I was there with my trusty KTM Killer (electric start Yamaha YZ250 2 stroke) to meet it head on, and try and improve upon my performance from the last time, when I wasn't quite able to get the speed necessary to clear the giant road gap jump half way up... M...
King of the Hill is BACK
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You guys remember that hill climb I did a while ago? Well after missing a year due to COVID restrictions, it's back! That's right, Nelson, New Zealand's King of the Hill dirt bike race is returning and it's going to be better than ever, with the introduction of a halftime downhill mountain bike race! I've been out helping mark out the track, and am excited to see if I can finally get across the...
YAMAHA YZ250FX RAW SOUND!!! (EXPLOSIVE REVS)
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Gun dirt bike rider, Bailey Basalaj pushes his new 2022 Yamaha YZ250FX to the limit in motocross, cross-country and enduro terrains at the family farm in St. Arnaud, New Zealand. With NO MUSIC, just raw engine sound! Follow Bailey on Instagram! baileybasalaj98 This year's GNCC New Zealand championship is starting soon, and he'll be making another run at it, hoping to improve upon...
Teaching My Girlfriend How to  ̵C̵r̵a̵s̵h̵  𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 a Dirt Bike #2
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Last time out, my annoying girlfriend Nicola learned the basics of riding a dirt bike... How to start, stop and turn (despite my L sized helmet covering her eyes most of the time). Well since then, she's been riding a few more times and even had a little adventure (comment below if you'd like to see that!) Just recently however, she finally got her own set of *correctly sized* Fly gear from the...
The Lost Trail - Part 3: BUSH FIX
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Defeated by a massive creek with vertical banks either side… We were headed back to our campsite in Dirt Bike Paradise, when all-of-a-sudden, Robert (within the space of about one minute) stripped his gear shifter spline, snapped the bolt off inside of it and then stripped his kickstarter spline for good measure! Long story short, we still had kilometres of The Lost Trail to traverse, and Rober...
The Lost Trail - Part 2: Ancient Ruins!
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Having found the beginning of The Lost Trail, a 50-year-old abandoned logging road upstream from Dirt Bike Paradise… After only a couple of hundred meters, we’d already traversed three slips, had to abandon Matt (which is actually a pretty normal occurrence) and now we found ourselves stuck in Shrek’s swamp! I was starting to wonder if this whole thing was a bad idea… WHERE I BUY MY GEAR/PARTS ...
The Lost Trail - Part 1: Finding the Beginning...
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Two years ago, me and the bois attempted ‘The Lost Trail’ an overgrown old track up through the native bush surrounding everyone’s favourite holiday destination, Dirt Bike Paradise! It was an epic, hard enduro-style mission, but eventually we lost the trail in a patch of Gorse and had to turn back. Since then, farmer Dave’s put a road in to trap possums and upon what I’d hoped would be my ‘epic...
The Most Beautiful Track I've Ever Ridden
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Those of you that've been around for a while, might remember 'A Weekend in Dirt Bike Paradise'? Specifically the bit where we attempted to complete that overgrown old trail through the native, New Zealand forest... Well we got lost that time and had to turn back, but when I was up there again just recently, farmer Dave told me he'd since put a road in to trap possums. So, whilst everybody else ...
Exploring Dirt Bike Paradise
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Come along for the ride, as Kynan and Myself explore the beautiful 'Dirt Bike Paradise' located in the South Island of New Zealand on our enduro bikes! WHERE I BUY MY GEAR/PARTS (inc. the Bridgestone tyres on my WR) Bits4Bikes Motorcycle Parts & Accessories: shorturl.at/ilL49 (This UA-cam channel earns a small commission whenever you checkout via that link 👆 Please consider making the effort ne...
Everything I Learned about the 2021 Yamaha WR250F
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Everything I Learned about the 2021 Yamaha WR250F
The Yamaha WR250F Is Not What You'd Think Anymore
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The Yamaha WR250F Is Not What You'd Think Anymore
How to Clean & Oil your Air Filter in under 30 Seconds
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How to Clean & Oil your Air Filter in under 30 Seconds
YAMAHA WR250F RAW SOUND!!! (14,000 RPM)
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YAMAHA WR250F RAW SOUND!!! (14,000 RPM)
Supercross on an Enduro Bike?
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Supercross on an Enduro Bike?
How to Catch a Motorcycle Thief
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How to Catch a Motorcycle Thief
My FIRST RIDE on the KTM Killer! (electric start Yamaha YZ250 2 Stroke)
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My FIRST RIDE on the KTM Killer! (electric start Yamaha YZ250 2 Stroke)
Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 4: A Diamond in the Rough
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Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 4: A Diamond in the Rough
But Can It Do Hard Enduro?
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But Can It Do Hard Enduro?
How to Get Rid of the WIND NOISE on your GoPro (for under $5) + Best Settings
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How to Get Rid of the WIND NOISE on your GoPro (for under $5) Best Settings
FIRST RIDE - E-Start Yamaha YZ250 (2 Stroke Raw Sound)
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FIRST RIDE - E-Start Yamaha YZ250 (2 Stroke Raw Sound)
250 2 STROKE VS. 250 4 STROKE
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250 2 STROKE VS. 250 4 STROKE
Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 3: Teething Troubles
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Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 3: Teething Troubles
Teaching My Girlfriend How to Ride a Dirt Bike
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Teaching My Girlfriend How to Ride a Dirt Bike
Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 2: Electric Start YZ250?
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Crafting a KTM Killer - Episode 2: Electric Start YZ250?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @WholesaleTurbos
    @WholesaleTurbos Годину тому

    I expected the 2s to win by a bigger margin

  • @zianishandar4876
    @zianishandar4876 2 години тому

    Respect 👍

  • @845SiM
    @845SiM 11 годин тому

    This is a “one eyed willy” pirate ship away from a goonies 2 movie! 🤣🤣🤣 epic

  • @carsonessman7409
    @carsonessman7409 День тому

    (Racer supercross) LOL

  • @nickagustin
    @nickagustin День тому

    Thanks for the in sight... I didnt know they run this multiple times per year. Looking at flights from Australia now.

  • @wyatthepworth8432
    @wyatthepworth8432 День тому

    And ppl say motocross is not the most demanding and physically demanding sport you’re pushing past your limits you’re exhausted jumping jumps that are 30 to 40 feet long sometimes and crashing you expected to get right back up and walk it off like nothing happened and join the race

  • @scottdries1106
    @scottdries1106 День тому

    You are truly talented at content creation and narration, always a pleasure to experience your take on things. I wonder what it would cost to fly there from the island of Kodiak?🤗

  • @JaydenMcDonald05
    @JaydenMcDonald05 День тому

    I need to see you rid at Dirtworld Pukemara

  • @Bigenormous_1
    @Bigenormous_1 2 дні тому

    Yo bro get a wr trust

  • @MegaGouch
    @MegaGouch 2 дні тому

    The best trail ride I've ever done was somewhere around Rotorua. I've done a bunch of rides around the Taupo and Rotorua areas, and only went to this particular one once and I have no idea where it was unfortunately.

    • @MrFeazel
      @MrFeazel День тому

      could be the Tarawera trail ride out the back of Whakatane? Dirt World just next to Rainbow mountain, the tunnels trail ride over closer to Putaruru, Hamilton or Porters road, (the old abandoned roads out the back of lake Rotoiti) I think there was rides on Mt Tarawera at one stage. Burts trail ride over closer to Whakatane or there was one on a farm near Pongakawa called Pirini trail ride. I've heard stories of one up on Mt Nongataha like up in behind the zorb back in the day. Think theres a guided trail ride over near Tokoroa too. Man I am ridiculously spoiled for choice where I live!!

    • @MegaGouch
      @MegaGouch День тому

      It was not far out of Rotorua, no idea when as it was probably 10 years ago. The south waikato/BOP area is pretty spoilt for forestry options

  • @markramirez3090
    @markramirez3090 2 дні тому

    Cooper webb beat hurlings straight up😊

  • @NorthernGrim
    @NorthernGrim 2 дні тому

    God, I remember so much shit the American lads I know gave me, I told them Herling's was going to win 1-1, they said he'll be somewhere in the top 10... I won my bet

    • @wyatthepworth8432
      @wyatthepworth8432 День тому

      Bro eli was not in his prime and that other guy was ill Bett you if he ever comes over he will lose to jet Lawrence

    • @NorthernGrim
      @NorthernGrim День тому

      @@wyatthepworth8432 okay bud, also a guy who isn't American.

  • @brettkenney6464
    @brettkenney6464 2 дні тому

    Put that 250 4 stroke against a 2 stroke 125 and youll find out real fast why people say 4 strokes are for lazy riders. To continuously keep a 125 on the pipe will test your lazinesss lol.

  • @mattdecandia9607
    @mattdecandia9607 2 дні тому

    This is the definition of F around and find out / Beast Mode .

  • @LaughNDLearn
    @LaughNDLearn 2 дні тому

    typically American that they didn't know who he was, since they know nothing about what's going on across the border

  • @user-co9xg4ey1o
    @user-co9xg4ey1o 2 дні тому

    hell yeah! it's like the Americans atm hating that a kiwi (New Zealander) never raced NASCAR jumping in and smoked them

  • @Noah-gd4ri
    @Noah-gd4ri 3 дні тому

    Hey ash I have been wanting the wr250f and I know you own one I just wanted to know if you think they are worth it love the vids by the way

  • @perrinbrown2336
    @perrinbrown2336 3 дні тому

    Wicked clip Ash definitely a bucket list ride and well done with On-board Offroad!👍 If you want to see something other than pine trees and climb hills hundreds of metres high, and try Nutbuster level Gold Class diversions check out Te Anau Basin Trailride we're going full send next year!🤘😉

  • @user-yg4yk4cc9g
    @user-yg4yk4cc9g 3 дні тому

    Best sprocket best is safe 👌

  • @chrisvozza6530
    @chrisvozza6530 3 дні тому

    Wow amazing place and yea the dirt looks epic

  • @RyanThompson-bo2hx
    @RyanThompson-bo2hx 3 дні тому

    went to my first berm buster on the 23rd. definitely going next month and the month after that

  • @HamishBligh-Jones
    @HamishBligh-Jones 3 дні тому

    great to see you back again ash ive been waiting for another vid for ages and now its finally here and you havent dissappointed me. keep up the great work!

    • @kyza439
      @kyza439 2 години тому

      he has another channel onroad offroad follows a lot of racing events

  • @JOE-rp2cz
    @JOE-rp2cz 3 дні тому

    might have to fly from perth looks unreal.

  • @LCM4x4
    @LCM4x4 3 дні тому

    Was just thinking today it would be great to have another Ash video ❤

  • @slownige
    @slownige 3 дні тому

    Man it's been 20 years since I raced motocross... my bro does berm buster though still as he lives over that way. He loves it. Crack up seeing Renny doing suspension. Famous. Mint video 👌 by

  • @greasyjackson6703
    @greasyjackson6703 3 дні тому

    up the post ride wakey bakey

  • @allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896
    @allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896 3 дні тому

    Awesome video, Epic events hosted some awesome rides 15-20 years ago with Desert Storm and Suzuki Sand Blast. The new owners of Epic events have elevated Berm Buster to another level. Riding paradise that could only be elevated by allowing camping like Desert Storm and Suzuki Sand Blaster had but there is simply not enough splace.

  • @cdphotograaphy
    @cdphotograaphy 3 дні тому

    Awesome

  • @chrishirini5414
    @chrishirini5414 3 дні тому

    I did the tussock buster 3 times in a row at waioru army base was freaking amazing proberly better than the berm buster

  • @tomslack1952
    @tomslack1952 3 дні тому

    Berm Buster 2020 (first one after lockdown) was my first ever trail ride having just started riding dirt bikes by that stage. To say it was a baptism by fire would be a bit of an understatement. Heard there were over 1000 bikes there that weekend alone, and was an experience I’ll never forget!

  • @RubenWinchester
    @RubenWinchester 3 дні тому

    I don’t really ride trails that often more of a mx person but there’s not many great mx tracks in the South Island… anyone got any recommendations?

  • @Mr_Poe
    @Mr_Poe 3 дні тому

    i ride a yz125 and go to nearly every berm buster they're some of the best trails in nz

  • @samkalma8268
    @samkalma8268 3 дні тому

    Old mate got fluffy

  • @lukem20001
    @lukem20001 4 дні тому

    But you did forget to mention the free camping just off the site. But if you think the south is cold then camp there. !!!! My tent was frozen solid in November !!!! Truly the best place ever. Thanks for posting this ash. If I see you there I’ll want to shake your hand for all the great vids you make!!!

  • @lukem20001
    @lukem20001 4 дні тому

    Being new to riding. About 2 years. It was one of the first long trail rides. And man. It is truly the best ever!!!! Even tho I fell off my bike at top speed and couldn’t walk for a week. HahahahahA. MY skill set not the track.

  • @dylanhedges5634
    @dylanhedges5634 4 дні тому

    NO ROCKS!! get out! (I'm in Nelson 😄)

  • @robbierolly453
    @robbierolly453 4 дні тому

    That's embarrassing for the us

    • @wyatthepworth8432
      @wyatthepworth8432 День тому

      Your dumb he is the best ride for an Eli Tak was not in his prime and Jeffrey Herman was I’ll bet you if you ever comes over here again he’s gonna get a run for his money from jet Lawrence because jet Lawrence is crazy

  • @ronlawson5819
    @ronlawson5819 4 дні тому

    Cool video thanks for sharing

  • @thedemocrat73
    @thedemocrat73 4 дні тому

    _Love this_.

  • @ThisTall
    @ThisTall 4 дні тому

    eff sakes Ash, now I gotta fly to New Zealand

  • @fudidle
    @fudidle 4 дні тому

    learned about my newest bucket list item today. Sick as video Ash!

  • @xevonitechvr8201
    @xevonitechvr8201 4 дні тому

    Ay just by seeing the video i want to be there, i am from France and these types of events are rare if not never been done before here and i would be lying if i say that i don't envy you. Just by seeing this video the rider in me wants to be there with y'all. I really think that Berm Buster is now added in my check-list of motocross things i want to do at least once in my life.

  • @aleksanderklimczak6066
    @aleksanderklimczak6066 4 дні тому

    Been to NZ with 11 friends/3 cars...roud trip for almost 3 weeks......now I wanna go back, for at least a month/island. Are those funny minibus-campers with lots of colours still available? If Yes - starting to save for my 40'th birthday trip :D

  • @LRH87
    @LRH87 4 дні тому

    Where you been bro?! Good to see you back. Been checking in regularly and every time 😢. 😅.

  • @Sam-zc3oe
    @Sam-zc3oe 4 дні тому

    Nice hear cut brutha 💯💯

  • @highlandcycles
    @highlandcycles 4 дні тому

    I love it man! I am working on getting there in couple years!

  • @mrlarrybobjr
    @mrlarrybobjr 4 дні тому

    Hey guys! I have watched a bunch of videos of this race. Yes I am from America USA. Yes it is gorgeous. I’m an old GNCC guy. The best I could come up with for the camera dilemma is that the rule had nothing to do with safety. Safety was the excuse used because who can argue with safety. My own theory is that if you run a helmet camera and have your very own footage to put on UA-cam, then you personally can make money from a race. The they,(safety police) can’t allow that!

  • @MMKnight_1
    @MMKnight_1 4 дні тому

    Great comeback video! Hope to see more vids in the future

  • @Eametsa
    @Eametsa 4 дні тому

    I wonder is there something like this in EU, this is sick

  • @youknowwhattimeitis1735
    @youknowwhattimeitis1735 4 дні тому

    Ash’s videos are worth their weight in gold