Rob Nowak’s journey to racing an adventure bike at the 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs didn’t start with an adventure bike. It began a decade earlier on a KTM 300 EXC.

I have a history with motorcycle trips that happen at the “wrong” time of year. So, when the idea to ride on the South Island on the cusp of winter first came up, it immediately seemed like the perfect fit for me. You see, I’ve never been particularly fortunate with being at the right place at the right time. But I’ve also never let that hold me back. “Right place, wrong time” is good enough for me, as long as there’s a motorcycle involved.

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