International Single Speed day is on the 2nd November 2023 and to honour this DORC will be conducting a Single Speed Mystery Event on 5 Nov 2023. How does this work? Well it’s a mystery to us too! We are sure it will be fun!
One thing we do know is that you don’t need a single speed bike to participate. As long as your bike is stuck in one gear, you are good to go! You can use an angle grinder, drill or a hammer to set that pesky deraillier in one position. Less harmful methods could include cable ties or gaffer tape on your shifters. Ideally a gear ratio in the vicinity of 1:2 will work well in the Pine Forest. That equates to something like a 32 tooth chainring on the front and a 16 tooth sprocket on the rear. We don’t recommend going much harder than that. Have a play around and find something that works for you. One thing is guaranteed and that is you will be in the wrong gear everywhere! : )Please turn up to the central area, near the start of The Church, in the New Pine Forest. Not sure where that is? Check the trail map: https://www.dorc.com.au/rides/trail-maps/howard-springs-pine-forest/ Dress for the occasion. Come in your best lycra, summer frock, tutu or even just your normal boring riding kit.This event will start at 8:00am Sunday morning 5 November 2023. Please arrive by 7:30am for the riders brief, etc. Parking and Meeting point will be on the corner of Howard springs road, opposite the exit leading to Howard Springs reserve.
Registration is for the event (not a race) and only $10 per rider. However, non-DORC members will need to sign a waiver on the day, to participate. Breakfast bacon and egg sangas and cold drinks will be available after the event.
Registration closes Saturday 4th November at 9:00pm.
