Skills Training package

Some of you will be well into your training activities for that big event this year. You will be putting a lot of time and energy into the fitness aspect of your riding to achieve your goals.

How much time have you put into your skills training? Have you thought about increasing your skill level for that big event?

Like fitness training, skill acquisition takes time to develop. You need to be focusing on your skills just as much as the fitness. With developed skills you can ride smoother, faster, easier, with more confidence and less energy expenditure.

With this in mind, DORC would like to offer a two part skills lesson package to assist you with your development.

Part 1. Body position, balance, braking and cornering;

Part 2. Wheel lifts and negotiating trail features.

These sessions will go for approx 4 hrs on two seperate days. Part one will be delivered 24^th Feb with a few weeks to practice before part two is delivered 24^th Mar. This will allow plenty of time for practice and development of these skills, particularly if you are thinking of heading to Alice soon 🙂

The cost of this course will be $80 per person for the two sessions. Normally, these courses would be held separately and cost $50 each. DORC skills training is delivered by MTBA and PMBI qualified instructors. To attend this course you will need to be a DORC/MTBA member.

All proceeds from skills training go to DORC.

 Places are limited to 8 riders. All skills levels will be catered for during this course as each session will be tailored to your individual skill level.

To register follow the link:  https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6388

Please contact Geoff on gj.fox@bigpond.com or 0427 611 702 for more information.

Hi everyone, we have quite a few races planned this year, so here is a list of the when and where, so we can all be prepared for them. We will also be introducing a points system for our races and this information will be available shortly

17th of March, Old Pine Forest 2 hour
7th of April, Lee Point Pairs race
12th of May, Lee Point 2hr race
15th of June, New Pine Forest 3hr Twilight race
13th of July, Katherine 4Hr (Hosted by KMSC)
27th/28th of July, Charles Darwin NP 3+3 Event
11th of August, Charles Darwin Cup
7th of September, Hidden Valley Two Tribes (TBC)
6th of October, Stowe Road Challenge
10th of November, Monsoon Madness Pairs race
7th of December, XMAS Ride & AGM

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 and to help you meet other like-minded people.

This Saturday 16th Feb 19, the ride will be hosted at Charles Darwin National Park. We will gather at the carpark, just inside the front gate, at 4:45 for a 5:00 pm start.

The ride will go for approx 1.5 hrs with breaks along the way.

You will need a mtb in good working order, a helmet, enclosed footwear, gloves and plenty of water. Also bring along things you may need to keep you going. For example spare tube, tools, pump.

On completion of the ride we will head to the One Mile Brewery for a post ride beer. All welcome.

For insurance purposes, you will need proof of membership with DORC/MTBA or be prepared to sign a waiver.

To become a DORC click here #beadorc

Junior Social Ride 

This Sunday 17th Feb 19 is the social ride for the junior DORC’s. The ride will be at Lee Point.

The meeting place will be opposite the entrance to Club Tropical on Lee Point Rd at 3:45 for a 4:00 pm start.

Duration of the ride will be approx 1.5 hours with breaks along the way.

You will need a mtb in good working order, a helmet, enclosed footwear, gloves and plenty of water. Also bring along things you may need to keep you going. For example spare tube, tools, pump. Riders under 10yrs of age will need a parent/carer to ride with them.

For insurance purposes, all riders will need proof of membership with DORC/MTBA or parents will be required to sign a waiver.

To become a DORC click here #beadorc

Sunday 3rd Feb 19, 3:45 for a 4:00 pm start at the  New Pine Forest at Howard Springs. Meeting point is the bottom car park at the old shed entrance. This is opposite the entry to the Howard Springs Reserve.

This week’s junior ride will be at the new pine forest All the junior DORC’s can get some singletrack time on these great trails. The ride will be at a moderate/easy pace and all juniors are welcome. This ride will go for approximately 1.5 hours.

You will need a bike in good working order, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes and plenty of water. All riders 10 years of age and under, will need to be accompanied by a parent/carer.

You do not need to be a member of DORC to participate in these social rides; However, if you are not a member you are riding at your own risk. DORC/MTBA members are covered by injury insurance when riding. Click on the link to #beadorc.

This Saturday afternoon DORC will be holding the social ride at Lee Point.

We will be meeting at the Club Tropical Resort carpark on Lee Point Rd at 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start on Saturday 2nd Feb ’19.

All riders are invited and welcome to attend. The ride will be at a medium pace and there will be plenty of stops along the way to regroup. Duration will be approx 1.5 hours.

All you need is a MTB in good working order, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes and any spares that you think you may require. A minimum of 2 litres of water is essential.

You do not need to be a member of DORC/MTBA to attend the social rides; However, you will be riding at your own risk. DORC/MTBA members are covered by personal injury insurance as one of the benefits of membership. To #beadorc click here. 

This week we will take a spin around the new pine forest at Howard Springs.

The ride will start from the Stow Rd/Howard Springs Rd intersection. Please be there Saturday 26th Jan 19, at 4:45 for 5:00 pm start. This ride will go for approx 1.5-2 hours in duration.

The DORC Saturday arvo social rides are suitable for all riders. There will plenty of stops along the way to regroup. You will need a MTB in good working order, a helmet, gloves, enclosed footwear, any spares that you may require and plenty of water.

Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a member of DORC or MTBA to participate in the social rides; However, DORC/MTBA members are covered for personal injury insurance. Non members are riding at their own risk. To #beadorc click here.

This Saturday afternoon DORC will be holding the social ride at Charles Darwin National Park. 

We will be meeting at the carpark inside the front gate at 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start on Saturday 19th Jan ’19.

All riders are invited and welcomed. The ride will be at a medium pace and there will be plenty of stops along the way to regroup. Duration will be approx 1.5 hours.

All you need is a MTB in good working order, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes and any spares that you think you may require. A minimum of 2 litres of water is essential, as the weather is getting hotter.

You may need to cover up or take other forms of protection against the biting midges in Charles Darwin this time of year.

You do not need to be a member of DORC/MTBA to attend the social rides; However, you will be riding at your own risk. DORC/MTBA members are covered by personal injury insurance as one of the benefits of membership. To #beadorc click here.

DORC Junior Social Ride 

Sunday 20th Jan ’19, 3:45 for a 4:00 pm start at the  New Pine Forest at Howard Springs. Meeting point is the bottom car park at the old shed entrance. This is opposite the entry to the Howard Springs Reserve.

This week’s junior ride will be at the new pine forest All the junior DORC’s can get some singletrack time on these great trails. The ride will be at a moderate/easy pace and all juniors are welcome. This ride will go for approximately 1.5 hours.

You will need a bike in good working order, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes and plenty of water. All riders 10 years of age and under, will need to be accompanied by a parent/carer.

You do not need to be a member of DORC to participate in these social rides; However, if you are not a member you are riding at your own risk. DORC/MTBA members are covered by injury insurance when riding. Click on the link to #beadorc.

This Saturday afternoon DORC will be holding the social ride at Lee Point.

We will be meeting at the Club Tropical Resort carpark on Lee Point Rd at 4:45 pm for a 5:00 pm start on Saturday 12th Jan ’19.

All riders are invited and welcome to attend. The ride will be at a medium pace and there will be plenty of stops along the way to regroup. Duration will be approx 1.5 hours.

All you need is a MTB in good working order, helmet, gloves, enclosed shoes and any spares that you think you may require. A minimum of 2 litres of water is essential, as the weather is getting hotter.

You do not need to be a member of DORC/MTBA to attend the social rides; However, you will be riding at your own risk. DORC/MTBA members are covered by personal injury insurance as one of the benefits of membership. To #beadorc click here.