EPIC EVENTS BERM BUSTER  

GENERAL INFORMATION 2024

Just so you all know the NO quads rule is from the forest managers.

Location: Berm Buster is located 25

East of Taupo off SH5, Napier to Taupo Highway.  Turn onto Taharua Road off SH5.  Look for Epic Events arrows into the forest Homestead Road (gravel).

Berm Buster is an all-round inclusive style ride, with tracks for the absolute beginner to advanced. Designed to encourage and excite all riders on all bikes. Whether you want to ride a little or a lot, by yourself or in a group, we are dedicated to providing value for money

Click here for a short clip from New Zealand's Greg Murphy

Click here for a short clip from AFC's Liam & Epic's Greg in some breakouts April 2023

Click here for a short clip from April 2023

Click here to watch the Berm Buster promo video 2022-2023

Epic Event Calendar 2024

Extra caution should be used at all times at this event due to the large number of riders, children, learners and novice

Berm Buster 2022 Video Link- Clarke & Liam

New Zealand’s most popular Trail Ride

When:  April-November 2023/24

Where: Off Taharua Rd, SH 5, Taupo

District: Taupo

Directions: The event is located off Taharua Rd, SH 5 (Napier/Taupo Rd), about 25 minutes from Taupo. Epic Events signs & arrows on SH 5.

Suitable: for all abilities 2 wheels only, no quads or side-by-sides. 

Terrain: The unique Taupo pumice makes it rideable in all weather. We need rain to compact the track. Over 160kms of tracks in total, with rolling hills, winding gully’s, cranking firebreaks & jumps. Millions of berms and mega traction. Lots of variety! All main trails freshly groomed after each event! Pump up your skills on a variety of optional breakout trails, off the main trails and there’s some purpose-built trails for the novice riders and for the kids too. Enduro X track.

Skill Levels: All Trails and Breakouts are graded 1-6 just like mountain biking.

Grade 1: Is ridable in all-weather by beginners.

Grade 2: More like your average trail ride.

Grade 3: A bit more old school with some single track, NO logs.

Grade 4: Getting tricky some small logs.

Grade 5: Take a drink, bigger everything.

Grade 6: Be prepared to lift and push your bike depending on skill level, not ideal for MX bikes.

Tracks:

KTM track approx 31km grade 1-2 plus optional breakout tracks.

Husqvarna track approx 25km grade 1-2 plus optional breakout tracks.

Gasgas track approx. 13km grade 1 plus optional breakout tracks.

Motorex track approx. 10 km grade 1 plus optional breakout tracks.

All have optional breakout sections, that you can ride over and over grades between 2-6. The KTM and the Husqvarna have common sections so you can mix and match. Novice, Novice kids and Kids mini forest track, Kids mini and mud track.

Sign in from: 8:00am

Tracks open between: 9.00am-3.00pm (under normal circumstance)

Other details:

Enter on the day by cash. No Eftpos. 

• Weekend pass discounts if bought on Saturday

 Families Mum, Dad and up to 3 children, 15 years or younger from the same family!

 Sweep Riders and Bike Recovery: Regular sweeps on all main trails and roaming sweeps on breakouts.

 Peak Medics: Onsite at each event

 Hire Bikes we have hire bikes! 9am-12pm or 12.30pm to 3.30pm slots for more information please go to our website hire bike page for prices of different bikes, all late model.www.epicevents.co.nz or call Dee 021 49 5155

 Fire extinguishers are compulsory for adult riders and can be bought on the day for $30 or (hire system, pay $30, bring it back and get $20 back at the end of the day or weekend)

Food: Awesome Coffee, Great Food and Cold drinks for sale.

Accessories: Check out the AFC Outlet Store plus some of the latest dirt riding gear available now for the winter season.

Motorcycles: AFC Motorcycles will have KTM demo bikes, Powersports will have Husqvarna and Kawasaki Demo bikes and Huka Honda will be doing service and have Honda demo bikes. We are working on Gasgas.

www.afc.co.nz  www.afc.co.nz

Service: Huka Honda are onsite with parts, tyres and tubes, they can do most minor repairs. www.hukahonda.co.nz

Suspension: House of Dirt- Renny Johnston Suspension and WP specialist. House of Dirt

Accommodation: Lots of options in Taupo, pays to book early.

We have camping option near the forest base. This needs to be booked with Dee as it is limited in size. We will put a portaloo there but that’s it, you need to be self-sufficient, and it can get COLD out there. Security is your personal responsibility. Only quiet camping, THIS IS NOT A PARTY! No riding around the paddock.

No bikes started after dark, and we expect to be able to sleep after 9pm

No ripping up the paddock… etc common sense. This is private property, and we need to respect the owners and their land. No Charge at this stage. We are paying the landowner.

Organiser: www.epicevents.co.nz

Contact: Dee Kiernan 021 49 5155 

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We are a company specialising in off-road motorcycling , dedicated to bringing you great trail riding, cross-country racing.

At Epic Events we aim to lead the field with the safest and best managed motorcycle events.

Our events are our passion and our way of life...Whether you’re new to the dirt biking circuit, or itching to make your first run, there are always a few techniques and things to keep in mind that can make your ride both safe and exciting when out on the dirt bike trail!

Our rides have tracks for ALL abilities, and in Taupo they're on all weather pumice terrain, offering exceptional traction no matter what the weather!

Epic Events welcomes you and your bike at our events and we promise to provide you with a fantastic ride!

The safety of all our riders is of utmost importance to us! In order to support the health and wellbeing of everyone;

POSTPONEMENTS/CANCELATIONS

So far Berm Buster has only ever had to cancel for Covid. We are an all weather event.

Possible exceptions are extreme fire risk and extreme winds.

Any postponements or cancellations will be listed on Facebook.  Please check here before travelling if unsure.  

Thank you :-)

Proudly sponsored by KTM New Zealand

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