Charles Darwin National Park
Every Saturday afternoon DORC host a social mountain bike ride in different locations around the Darwin area. The aim of these rides is to get all level riders together to enjoy our sport and trails in a friendly supportive environment. These rides can help familiarise you with our local trail networks. They are also a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people.
This Saturday 29th May ’ 21 the social ride will be at Charles Darwin National Park. For this ride, we will be meeting just inside the main gates of Charles Darwin National Park. Please arrive at 4:45pm for a 5:00pm start. Charles Darwin NP is well known for it’s bitting insects, please remember to cover up or use an insect repellant. To warm up for our ride, we will take in a few laps of the pump track then head out onto the trails. The trails that we ride will be dependant on the ability of the riders who attend. We may ride some of the more technical trails in the park. If your ability is not up to riding the features on these trails please walk over them or take the B line, if one is available.
Upon completion of the ride we will head back to the One Mile Brewery for our post ride hydration.
As part of our COVID-19 plan we are required to collect names and phone numbers of everyone participating in our events. These will be used for contact tracing in the unlikely event that an outbreak does occur. We also encourage everyone to download and install the COVID Safe app.
| Location | Charles Darwin National Park |
| Meeting point | Main Gates CDNP |
| Date | Saturday 29 May ’21 |
| Time | 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start |
The ride will be at an easy to moderate pace and will be approx 1.5 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 or 2 litres of water will be required now that the weather is warming up. Riders please be self-sufficient with water, spare tube, pump and tyre levers, etc.
You do not need to be a DORC/Auscycling member to participate in these rides. However, for insurance purposes, you will need proof of membership with DORC/Auscycling or be prepared to sign a waiver.
It is the responsibility of the rider to ensure that they have a current Auscycling Licence, take advantage of the Auscycling 2 month free trial by the link below, this is to make sure we follow the Auscycling club and insurance requirements.
All we ask is for new riders to sign up for a free 4 week free trial Auscycling membership. It only takes 30 seconds to sign up.
If you do not take advantage of any of the options above you must understand that you are not covered by the Auscycling Insurance policy for public liability or personal accident cover. You engage in this activity at your own risk and you are responsible for any expenses should you be held liable for a negligent act or should you suffer personal injury or property damage.
If you are not a DORC/Auscycling member you will be required to sign a waiver before starting the ride.
Please see the ride leader before the start of the ride.
Feel free to message us for more info.
Enjoy the Ride!
