Biddle achieves bucket list wish

Rangiora motorcyclist Avalon Biddle (26). Photo: Avalon Biddle
Rangiora motorcyclist Avalon Biddle (26). Photo: Avalon Biddle
New Zealand fast lady Avalon Biddle will this weekend achieve one of her bucket list motorcycling wishes.

The 26-year-old has been invited to ride a rare four-cylinder, two stroke Suzuki RGB500 at the Mike Pero Southern Classic at Levels, in Timaru, this Saturday and Sunday.

The Rangiora rider will be among some 200 legends, rising stars and enthusiasts taking to the track in one of New Zealand's biggest classic motorcycle events.

The New Zealand Supersport 600 Championship contender was not even born when variations of the Suzuki dominated world championship motorcycle racing in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

"I really can't believe I'm going to get to ride an RGB," Biddle said.

"It's one of those dream bikes that any racer wants to ride."

The Suzuki  is among several rare race bikes being brought from Australia by former Christchurch racer Stu Avant and enthusiast Tom Dermody, of Queensland-based DMR.

"Avalon was our first choice to ride the Suzuki," said Avant.

"She's a genuine championship star, with loads of international experience, and I think she will enjoy getting out on something this special."

Among other bikes in the DMR line-up is a factory Aprilia MotoGP bike, that will be in the hands of former world superbike championship runner-up Aaron Slight.

"Don't even ask how much this bike is worth, but rest assured, Aaron will be wearing his sensible head at the weekend," Avant said.

Former factory Yamaha rider Kevin Magee, who will parade a rare Yamaha YZR500, the same bike he raced back in the 1990s.

Among the Kiwis, John Woodley will be riding a Suzuki RGB500, the model he campaigned in the world championship during the late 1970s. He will be sharing the bike with New Zealand star Graeme Crosby.

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