Great video Chris, loved the extra long one for Christmas. With all the bad press around KTM this reminds us all of what these bikes were designed for and can do (in the right hands). Amazing scenery and quality riding by all of the group. When it looks steep on GoPro footage you know it’s REAL steep 👌🏻
Kia ora Chris, lovely Christmas present thanks 😄 Not just the riding magic but the memories of growing up in Palmy and Horowhenua riding around the farms, hare scrambles and enduro's. All a long time ago now however your video just brought back so many memories and desires to get back (riding in the UK and France now). You are a good ambassador for the county buddy. Take care mate and I wish you and your family a lovely Christmas and look forward to seeing you more in the New Year. Hope to see you at the UK ABR Festival if you are going again!! Mark
Wow you've got some beautiful ground to ride out there !! Like the best parts of Wales in the UK, but twice as big. I'm so jealous, I could do 4 days of that and die a happy man !!
oh....it has been a while since you posted...with KTM facing some internal crisis i thought this videos were gone...i am relieved ,plus i have something to watch on chrismas so thanks chris...is that the new LEATH ADV helmet??
@@cyphatechie5459 I wouldn’t worry, I’m sure KTM will come right. Yes it’s the new Leatt Adv helmet. It’s a good thing! I wouldn’t normally use an adv helmet in on these rides but it’s very adaptable.
Merry Christmas! Hi Chris, I recently moved from Christchurch to Northland and have been struggling a bit to find roads suitable for ADV off-road riding. It used to be much easier and more convenient in Christchurch. I ride a Honda XL750 2023 and am especially interested in the dirt road at the beginning of the video, the one heading toward the snow-covered mountain. Could you let me know where this road is and how to get there? Is it a private road?
@ChrisBirchNZ cheers mate ,hey these mitas tyres are awesome mate already done 1000 miles over my old brand and still plenty of tread left ,ye I went with the enduro plus Dakar in the end ,far out ,have a great Christmas mate.
Great scenery and riding. Unrelated: Any NZ citizens interested in getting married? This is definitely motivated by love and not me wanting long term residence so I can ride stuff like this on a regular basis.
@@cadeadennis it’s definitely not an ideal situation but I’m sure they will navigate their way out of it. I’m hoping that they will be in a better shape for it in a years time.
How is it that the best ADV rider in the world is also probably the nicest dude. Merry Christmas, Chris. Thanks for the inspiration!
An that’s really nice of you! Merry Christmas mate
This made my Christmas.
Excellent.
@@orlandoberry4031 merry Christmas!
Great video Chris, loved the extra long one for Christmas. With all the bad press around KTM this reminds us all of what these bikes were designed for and can do (in the right hands). Amazing scenery and quality riding by all of the group. When it looks steep on GoPro footage you know it’s REAL steep 👌🏻
Kia ora Chris, lovely Christmas present thanks 😄 Not just the riding magic but the memories of growing up in Palmy and Horowhenua riding around the farms, hare scrambles and enduro's. All a long time ago now however your video just brought back so many memories and desires to get back (riding in the UK and France now). You are a good ambassador for the county buddy. Take care mate and I wish you and your family a lovely Christmas and look forward to seeing you more in the New Year. Hope to see you at the UK ABR Festival if you are going again!! Mark
Awesome, thanks Chris, Merry Xmas. I love kTm😁.
Brilliant thank you Cris and Merry Christmas
Great vid.... Christmas gift....thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas all.
Well at least this is something good to watch at Christmas. 👍🏻 happy Christmas Chris.
Rich tubby.
Merry Christmas mate!
Wow, what a great country. Merry Christmas and love from the UK. (I watched it all).
@@mageprometheus it’s a good place to call home. Merry Christmas
@@ChrisBirchNZ The UK was great in the 80s before speed cameras and potholes 🤣
You rock, Man! Happy holidays! 👍🏻
That was cool 🤙 all the best for the Christmas Chris
yeeeeee christmas present from birchie
@@mivr9298 merry Christmas!
@@ChrisBirchNZ U2 and happy holidays. That last day crazy hill climb where u were balancing on the edge of the road, i felt it in my stomach!
Immer wieder schön dir zuzusehen 😊
Thanks for the christmas upload
That was great to watch on Christmas morning here in Canada. From a Kiwi living in Canada.
Merry Christmas Chris 😊
@@cmdogphotography657 merry Christmas 🎅
Super as usual 👌🏻
@@heinbotha1278 glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video! Excited to ride with you next May in Utah
Top video
What an awesome place to ride
Merry Christmas from Costa Rica
Hi Chris! I helped you on those slippery slopes. I'm even tired!)))
Merry Christmas from Russia!
Chur that was decent bro 👌
Merry Christmas Chris from Snowy Ontario Canada (-20c today )
@@EddieB901 merry Christmas!
God level skills..makes me want to hit a trail rn
Wow you've got some beautiful ground to ride out there !! Like the best parts of Wales in the UK, but twice as big. I'm so jealous, I could do 4 days of that and die a happy man !!
@@pw3591 and less gates 😂
Yet another great video. No fence jumping this time ??? Chris, where is home for you? Thanks for sharing.
@@youtuberAstar fence jumping is slang for cheating on your wife in NZ 😂
oh....it has been a while since you posted...with KTM facing some internal crisis i thought this videos were gone...i am relieved ,plus i have something to watch on chrismas so thanks chris...is that the new LEATH ADV helmet??
@@cyphatechie5459 I wouldn’t worry, I’m sure KTM will come right. Yes it’s the new Leatt Adv helmet. It’s a good thing! I wouldn’t normally use an adv helmet in on these rides but it’s very adaptable.
Merry merry for valemount bc !
You, Adam, 😎😎😎😎
Hello and marry Christmas
Do you changed rear or front sprockets on your 890? Thanks
Awesome ride .1 question do you still have stock gearing on your bike .
Merry Christmas! Hi Chris, I recently moved from Christchurch to Northland and have been struggling a bit to find roads suitable for ADV off-road riding. It used to be much easier and more convenient in Christchurch. I ride a Honda XL750 2023 and am especially interested in the dirt road at the beginning of the video, the one heading toward the snow-covered mountain. Could you let me know where this road is and how to get there? Is it a private road?
@@shinijinu hi, that’s the Tikino ski access road off SH1. It’s public road up to the (normally) locked gate.
Hey Chris mate what GPS unit you using mate.
@@cliff1551 Garmin etrex with the protector we sell at saynotoslow.nz
@ChrisBirchNZ cheers mate ,hey these mitas tyres are awesome mate already done 1000 miles over my old brand and still plenty of tread left ,ye I went with the enduro plus Dakar in the end ,far out ,have a great Christmas mate.
Looks like a blast ! . Is the afc adventure ride only once a year ?
@@Ilovetheinterweb. yeah it is. The Bay motorcycles ride in February is a similar ride well worth looking in to.
Need a video with new 1390 SAR
@@akshay3545 check out the video from Portugal, that’s the only time I’ve ridden one, more to come as soon as it gets to NZ.
@ChrisBirchNZ Merry Christmas Chris 🎄🎅
It's so weird seeing left side road riding footage.. and i'm from NZ 😂
Green Day... definitely not emo :)
@@adamc1839 agreed!
Great scenery and riding. Unrelated: Any NZ citizens interested in getting married? This is definitely motivated by love and not me wanting long term residence so I can ride stuff like this on a regular basis.
@@Michael_Shay I’ll put the word around for you 😂
What do u think about the fact, that KTM is broke for now? Love your vids! Keep it on pls.
@@cadeadennis it’s definitely not an ideal situation but I’m sure they will navigate their way out of it. I’m hoping that they will be in a better shape for it in a years time.
Just pure riding no town tour ,no fancy meals at restaurants now i know why itchy boots has millions viewers