The Thames Valley MCC were involved with enduros from the mid seventies. The local terrain of the Coromandel Ranges is endowed with fantastic terrain, at least for those who like their rides on the wilder side of wet and steep. This uncompromising country has bred some tough riders none less so than club stalwarts Lester Yates and John Isdaile.
Izzy, never one to shrink from a challenge organised some interestingly difficult rides and Lester went on to become NZ Enduro Champion in his favoured big bore class. Thanks to Lester who dug these photos out from the back of a cupboard at his Wheels of Thames KTM bike shop.
Izzy, never one to shrink from a challenge organised some interestingly difficult rides and Lester went on to become NZ Enduro Champion in his favoured big bore class. Thanks to Lester who dug these photos out from the back of a cupboard at his Wheels of Thames KTM bike shop.