Social rides return. Our first ride will be a course preview for next weekend's race, the Cycle Zone 3 Hour. This is the perfect opportunity to preview the course in a social environment. This Saturday 6th June ’20 DORC will host the social ride at the New Pine Forest, Howard Springs. The meeting point will be at the site affectionately known as the Old Shed (the shed is not … [Read more...] about Social ride 6 June. Cycle Zone 3 Hour Course Preview
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Cycle Zone 3 Hour – Saturday 13 June
The Cycle Zone 3 Hour is Darwin's longest running annual mountain bike event. Starting at 4:15, the race goes through late afternoon and in to the early night. The track is easy with a few small technical features, and the riding is fun. If you haven't done a DORC race before, this is the time to start. Ride as many, or as few laps as you like, or team up with a … [Read more...] about Cycle Zone 3 Hour – Saturday 13 June
Hydration – The basics
Hydration for Mountain Biking in the Top End We have some pretty specific needs for keeping well hydrated doing sport in the Top End, with strong heat and humidity, there's a real risk of the heat taking a heavier than usual toll. We reached out to the College of Health and Human Sciences at CDU for for their expert advice. They were kind enough to help us out with some … [Read more...] about Hydration – The basics
National Volunteers Week
We would like to acknowledge our amazing volunteers. You know who you are. Everyone of you. You ROCK! Darwin Off-Road Cyclists, like most sporting community groups would simply not survive without volunteers. You may be surprised exactly how much goes on behind the scenes with this, and every club. Some of what goes on behind the scenes Race organisers … [Read more...] about National Volunteers Week
Lee Point 2 Hour Express. Results & Images
Thank you to everyone that came along, observed the social distancing regulations and made our return to riding a resounding success. Congratulations to Keogh Conboy, president of Darwin Off-Road Cyclists, on being awarded MTBA Volunteer of the Year for Northern Territory. A worthy recognition for all the hours and commitment behind the scenes; not only for the race events … [Read more...] about Lee Point 2 Hour Express. Results & Images
