Sunday February 21st
Sunday 25 riders of varying abilities and skills (novice to experienced) met at Macca's in KF, after sorting out the cars and maps for directions on where we are to met, we then travelled to Castlemaine in a convoy. "Fast" Gaz after finishing the 100km Otway the day before, turned up to "stretch the legs with a few hill sprints"
Meeting up at rail roads track we split into two groups, after a few false starts and waiting for one member "Ash" who rode his roady from Bendigo, we set off to find the what was promised to be (by Mary and Toby) an exciting ride. One of our members went back to the cars due to illness, but the rest "soldiered" on into the "wilderness"! After 2 km of fire roads we found the single tracks that Mary and Toby had marked out the previous week. 20km of native forrest single trail, with some short steep climbs, fast single trail creek descents, rock gardens and various other terrains we met back at the start point, with the 2nd group doing a combination of fire road and single trail, with both groups finishing at the same time.
Then we went our various ways home some into Castlemaine to experience the delights of the local cafes others home to family chores others to Melbourne and Geelong.
Well done to Mary and Peter for the day and for a well organised event.
With more rides planned make sure that you keep your eyes posted for updates!
Any questions re the next social ride please contact Mary maryb@netcon.net.au 5442 4244 (w) or Peter pcarr@britafe.vic.edu.au 5447 3850 (AH)
In 2009 we tested ourselves with 6 social rides through the bush, around Bendigo and beyond – Wombat Forest and the Dry Diggings Trial from Castlemaine to Hepburn Springs.
We enjoyed Easter Eggs, a couple of barbeques and a café lunch at various locations.
There were oldies and young ones, Mums and Dads, club members and friends all enjoying a few hours on our bikes in the bush.
And now we invite you to join one, some or all of our social rides in 2010
Each ride will have up to three groups to cater for riders of varying skills and fitness.
One group for the less experienced - easy enjoyable riding through the bush.
The 2nd group will ride the single trails at a social pace and the 3rd group can charge out riding at a consistent pace.
There will be plenty of support and advice for those wanting it. It’s a great way to discover the trails around Bendigo and beyond.
We aim to ride for about 2 ½hrs so be prepared to carry sufficient food and water.
Once again, we remind you that, while we aim to complete the ride in a stated time, it is not always possible to do so due to the unpredictable nature of mountain biking and technical problems we may encounter.
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