Col, Karen and Cameron are hosting the annual ride to the Berry Springs Markets, via the back roads, rail trails and fire trails. Stop at the markets for a big brekkie and a refuel before returning to the start. This ride covers a total round trip of 60km. (Including 17km dirt each way) At Berry Springs markets, there's the usual Coffees, Smoothies, Egg/Bacon Rolls and … [Read more...] about Berry Springs Market Ride – Sunday 26 July
Charles Darwin 2+Two
Update. MAP ADDED! Racing returns to the spiritual home of Mountain biking in the Top End with the Charles Darwin 2+Two. 2 Stages, each stage is two hours. Ride Saturday. Ride Sunday. Ride both. Ride as many, or as few laps as you like, or team up with a partner to share the load. When: Saturday 4th July 3pm Sunday 5th July 8am Plate Collection: 1 … [Read more...] about Charles Darwin 2+Two
Social ride 6 June. Cycle Zone 3 Hour Course Preview
Social rides return. Our first ride will be a course preview for next weekend's race, the Cycle Zone 3 Hour. This is the perfect opportunity to preview the course in a social environment. This Saturday 6th June ’20 DORC will host the social ride at the New Pine Forest, Howard Springs. The meeting point will be at the site affectionately known as the Old Shed (the shed is not … [Read more...] about Social ride 6 June. Cycle Zone 3 Hour Course Preview
Cycle Zone 3 Hour – Saturday 13 June
Course map added. The Cycle Zone 3 Hour is Darwin's longest running annual mountain bike event. Starting at 4:15, the race goes through late afternoon and in to the early night. The track is easy with a few small technical features, and the riding is fun. If you haven't done a DORC race before, this is the time to start. Ride as many, or as few laps as you like, or … [Read more...] about Cycle Zone 3 Hour – Saturday 13 June
National Volunteers Week
We would like to acknowledge our amazing volunteers. You know who you are. Everyone of you. You ROCK! Darwin Off-Road Cyclists, like most sporting community groups would simply not survive without volunteers. You may be surprised exactly how much goes on behind the scenes with this, and every club. Some of what goes on behind the scenes Race organisers … [Read more...] about National Volunteers Week