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Fifth annual WR250R Rally conquers a wet Cessnock

2021 Yamaha WR250R Rally


Despite an ominous weather forecast, 46 intrepid WR250R owners fronted up at Chris Watson’s Motorcycles in Cessnock for the fifth annual WR250R Rally on Friday 19 November.

The 2022 RideADV WR250R Rally was another success despite the weather

Rain was a certainty with Saturday looking bleak but Sunday even wetter – and that’s exactly how it panned out. So the aim was to pack all the fun in on day one by exploring over 360 kms of backroads between Cessnock and Nundle.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

The annual bLU cRU WR250R Rally organised by RideADV attracts a wide range of riders with an even wider range of setups – but all on the cult classic WR250R tuned for adventure. Oversize fuel tanks, screens, Barkbusters, big footpegs and aftermarket bars featured heavily – along with a GPS to navigate the route.

That’s not a WR!

As usual breakfast was provided by the Rally’s number one supporter and Yamaha dealer Chris Watson, which set up both riders and crew for a memorable ride up through Crawney Pass and on to Nundle’s Peel Inn where the heavens opened as soon as the sweep riders rolled in.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

The rain was torrential all night and heavy through Sunday which swelled the creeks and forced the Rally onto the tarmac for the return ride to Cessnock. Tackling the elements is part of the adventure and once again all the bikes and riders completed the round trip with no dramas.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

62-year-old Robin Bradfield from Sydney via South Africa was rewarded with a prize pack for attending all five Rallies and spoke about his passion for the event and Yamaha’s bulletproof single.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

He owns two WR250Rs – one of which has been inherited by his son – and the rarer WR250X motard that is used for cutting around town.“It’s such an incredible bike in so many ways,” says Robin, who was so impressed by the performance and reliability of the 250cc bikes that he purchased a Ténéré 700. “And I’m loving that too,” he adds.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

The next WR250R Rally is scheduled for March 2022 and is based on loop rides out of Wauchope, NSW. Once again the Rally will be organised by RideADV with support/luggage vehicle and the best sweeps in the business.

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

Look out for a movie of the fifth annual bLU cRU WR250R Rally – coming soon!

2022 RideADV WR250R Rally
2022 RideADV WR250R Rally
2022 RideADV WR250R Rally
2022 RideADV WR250R Rally
2022 RideADV WR250R Rally

Source: MCNews.com.au

Cessnock hosts biggest Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride

Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride 2019

62 owners of Yamaha’s tough WR250R adventure bike converged on Cessnock, NSW for the two day WR250R Rally adventure ride.

Yamaha WRR Rally Adventure Ride
Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride 2019

Riders congregated at Chris Watsons MC for a pre-ride BBQ and briefing from as far away as Alice Springs – with two travelling from the USA to hire bikes from RideADV organisers.

Yamaha WRR Rally Adventure Ride
Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride 2019

The diverse bunch ranged in age from 19-year-old Lochie Caldwell to 84-year-old Brian Rooney.

Trails were varied from wet and muddy to dry and dusty and from beautiful lush green forests with red clay surfaces to dry and rocky ride areas around Yengo, Watagan, Corrabare, Werakata, Heaton, Sugarloaf, Pokolbin and Wollombi Forests.

Yamaha WRR Rally Adventure Ride
Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride 2019

“This was another awesome event for owners of the cult classic adventure bike. The weather produced some challenging conditions but once again there were few dramas and heaps of happy punters. We’re claiming this as the largest ever gathering of WR250Rs in one place.” says RideADV’s Greg Yager.

Yamaha WRR Rally Adventure Ride
Yamaha WR250R Rally Adventure Ride 2019

The WR250R Rally continues to grow as ADV riders tune into the fun of covering big distances on the small yet surprisingly capable motorcycle – and next year’s event is hoping to smash the current 250R rider world record…

Source: MCNews.com.au