Groombridge back on top as the NZ cross-country series ends near Gore
Brad Groombridge won both South Island rounds to reclaim the senior title, and Nixon Parkes made it three junior crowns in a row.
By ROOST New Zealand desk · 22 March 2025
The 2025 Yamaha New Zealand Cross-country Nationals ended with rounds three and four near Gore, run two days apart.
Brad Groombridge (Kawasaki) won both senior races. He finished ahead of 2024 champion Callum Dudson, who was second both times, and took the title back. Nelson's Bailey Basalaj was third at both rounds.
Te Awamutu's Nixon Parkes went unbeaten through all four junior races and won his third junior title in a row (2023, 2024, 2025). Sheldon Brown, Harvey Williams and Mosgiel's Nick Guthrie filled the junior podiums.
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