Old Pine Forest Junior Ride
This Sat 6th May, DORC will be hosting a junior ride on the trails at the Old Pine Forest. The meeting point for this ride will be at the entry to the Old Pine Forest, Howard Springs Road. Please arrive at 4:45pm for a 5:00pm start.
It will be led by qualified club members, and every safety standard will be adhered to. Ride leaders hold the NT Ochre card and First-Aid qualifications with the majority holding AusCycling coaching qualifications. The ride will be open to junior riders aged 7 and above and their parents. Riders under 10 years of age will be required to have a responsible parent/adult accompanying them but for older riders, parents can join in for the ride if they wish.
All participants are required to:
Have a minimum riding ability to ride on unpaved, dirt trails.
Wear an approved Australian Standards bike helmet, enclosed shoes, and appropriate clothing.
Be riding a safe working bike with working brakes.
Have a minimum riding ability to ride on unpaved, dirt trails.
Wear an approved Australian Standards bike helmet, enclosed shoes, and appropriate clothing.
Be riding a safe working bike with working brakes.
The Ride will be conducted together as a group in the spirit of teamwork and group bonding.
If the child/children and parents do not have AusCycling membership then you can sign up online for the free 4 week trial membership or sign a waiver before the ride starts.
During the wet season, these social rides will be weather dependant. Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates. If a ride is going to be cancelled notification will go out prior to 4pm on the day of the ride.
| Location | Old Pine Forest |
| Meeting point | Old Pine Forest, Left side of Howard Springs Road |
| Date | Saturday 6 May 2023 |
| Time | 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start |
The ride will be at an easy pace and approximately 1.25 hours in duration. There will be plenty of breaks to regroup and catch your breath on the way around.
You will need a mtb in good working order, a helmet, enclosed footwear, gloves and a minimum of 2 litres of water. Riders please be self-sufficient with water, spare tube, pump and tyre levers, etc.
Please see the ride leader before the start of the ride (Bret Townsend)
Feel free to message us for more info on 049 0085825
Enjoy the Ride!
