Ash Sowman

18/01/2024

I really can’t give Whites Powersports enough credit… 2024 will be our 3rd year in collaboration and their support has been unreal. They do so in the truest sense of the word, never once putting time-pressure on me or trying to control the work in any way, just supporting it. I use their products (which are amazing and I’d use them anyway) put their logos in the intro, and from there they simply TRUST THE ARTIST which is such a rare thing for a corporation to do. Couldn’t ask for a better partnership and I hope we can continue on for many years to come!

Next time you’re in the market for gear or parts, their retail site is www.bits4bikes.co.nz they’ll almost definitely have what you’re looking for and it’ll be high-quality too. Support them because they support me!

11/12/2023

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 either almost, or entirely unrewarded. Yet they keep coming back – So, why? In pursuit of an answer, I came to the Oparau 8 Hour Cross Country – New Zealand’s biggest Dirt Bike endurance race ever! In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, 200 riders would race from 8am to 4pm across 30km of rain-soaked and rugged farmland, for… You guessed it! – Little-to-no reward. It was for them, that I had just one question: Why?

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 i...

24/12/2022

Top rider, Brad Groombridge wore one of my helmet cameras at the third round of this year's GNCC series and captured some amazing footage! So we sat down and watched it all together, where he offered insight into what was going on in his mind etc. It was really enlightening and a lot of it surprised even me! Here's what he had to say:

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...

08/12/2022

Remember the time Europe's top rider came over to America for a one off race? Well I just posted my 35-minute documentary about every aspect of it! This was one of the most exciting times in motocross I can recall, and whether you remember it or knew nothing about it, I think you'll really enjoy watching! Grab some popcorn, sit back...

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 ...

19/11/2022

King of the Hill 2022 ❗

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 m...

20/10/2022

Hope to see some of you guys there!

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...

07/09/2022

Bailey Basalaj absolutely sending the latest Yamaha YZ250FX (no music) 🔊👂👌 This thing sounds crazy!

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....

30/08/2022

Which one's your favorite? 😍
📸 Nic Joy Photography

24/08/2022

Nicola learns to ride part two!!! Some more advanced techniques this time ⚠️

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 ...

29/07/2022

Anyone up for a spot of bush fixing? 🛠️

29/07/2022

It's trike time again!

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 ...

20/07/2022

The adventure starts getting good in this episode 👀

08/07/2022

IT'S ADVENTURE TIME AGAIN!!!

https://youtu.be/v4nsPkOnHC0

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 destinat...

29/06/2022

This place took my breath away 🙀

https://youtu.be/uLwD1GoJZiM

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 over...

23/06/2022

Just some chill trail riding around one of the most beautiful places in the world 🖼️

https://youtu.be/Ui8rX0YpFTE

08/06/2022

My full thoughts on the 2021 Yamaha WR250F that I've owned and ridden for a year now. Worth a watch if you have one, or would consider getting this or any of the other current generation Yamaha four stroke models!

https://youtu.be/2-H5mfPALzk

My In-depth review of the experience I've had, owning and riding a 2021 Yamaha WR250F for the past year. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but I learn...

05/05/2022

My final thoughts on the new Yamaha WR250F.

https://youtu.be/hYfw-7iTpgo

The new Yamaha WR250F is no longer the trail riders’ best friend it once was… Those familiar with the couch-like suspension setup and smooth, tractable engin...

20/04/2022

Sick of buggering around with your air filter? This is the video for YOU

https://youtu.be/M-tWlpgC72U

Sick of spending endless amounts of time cleaning and oiling your air filter between rides? Or maybe it's the first time and you're just not sure how to do i...

08/04/2022

Gun local motocross rider Bailey Basalaj absolutely shredding my little WR on his farm! Don't forget to give this guy a follow if you enjoy the vid 🔊

https://youtu.be/C9YWsBbmEBY

31/03/2022

Go onboard with gun motocross rider Bailey Basalaj as he shreds some supercross on my WR!!!

https://youtu.be/9QqOnJ-Inu0

My Yamaha WR250F proved not that great at hard enduro last time out, so now let's take it to the opposite extreme... and see how it deals with a supercross t...

11/03/2022

My first ever livestream was a laugh, playing one of my favorite childhood games, MX vs. ATV Unleashed! Come chat and hang out next time!

https://youtu.be/QjHsqZrmVmI

02/03/2022

With the value of my dirty old 2009 Yamaha YZ250 2 Stroke going up and up with each passing episode of 'Crafting a KTM Killer', for the first time in my life I've felt inclined towards fitting an anti-theft device... Check out my video of the new MoniMoto 7, I think you might find it interesting!

https://youtu.be/hz7rmfjRUPk

Motorcycle insurance is great and all, but if you have a highly modified/personalised bike, the actual value of it is likely much greater than what its model...

23/02/2022

My first ride on the finished 'KTM Killer' and some exciting news!

https://youtu.be/lEIoURnjwAo

Having finally completed the 'KTM Killer' 2009 Yamaha YZ250 2 Stroke enduro build, I couldn't wait to get out there and put it to the test for the first time...

18/02/2022

https://youtu.be/xhfpHUgwvy8

So, not the inaugural electric start Yamaha YZ250 2 stroke first ride I had in mind… But nevertheless, we resolved to battle on with this epic bike build, an...

09/02/2022

No video this Wednesday sorry guys, I'm focusing on the next Crafting a KTM Killer episode in order to have that up by the following one

02/02/2022

Getting into the gnarly gnarly on my WR

https://youtu.be/xDXZ61Fo3Ws

My Yamaha WR250F can do time-attack style enduro very well, cross country very well also... and even motocross surprisingly good! But what about hard enduro?...

27/01/2022

Ever wondered how I get my GoPro footage to look like it does with no wind noise? Here's how 🎥

https://youtu.be/Cathww6cTz8

Have you just forked out ~500 bucks on the latest GoPro, only to find that your footage looks nothing like your favourite YouTuber’s and all you can hear is ...