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Come and try…Mountain Biking!

06/04/2014 by Ian

pineforestDarwin Off-Road Cyclists are pleased to announce our first event for the season is a come-and-try mountain biking.

Rides for

  • Open Men & Women.  3 laps of the Old Piney Track
  • Under 16’s. 1 lap of the Old Piney Track
  • Under 12’s. Modified short course.

See more details after the link

Where: Old Pine Forest, Howard Springs Road (see map below)
When: Sunday 13 April

Registration Opens: 3:30pm
Under 12’s ride: 4pm
Open Ride: 4:30pm

Gold coin donation for entry.  BBQ and drinks available.


View Howard Springs Come and Try in a larger map

This is not a race. Helmets are essential, strong shoes, gloves and water are highly recommended.

Volunteers are always welcome,

Assistants with marshalling, course-markers, sausage sizzlers and photographers are always welcome to help DORC events run smoothly.

Other information

  • Map of the Pine Forest course
  • DORC Ride information

Filed Under: Social Events

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Comments

  1. Anthony says

    07/04/2014 at 8:40 am

    I am a member of dorc and was going to share this link, but I dont know if bikes are supplied or if you have to bring your own (kind of defeats the purpose of trying out mountain biking if you have a bike).
    Same goes for helmets, who has a hemet without a bike (unless they borrow one)
    A bit more information would be helpful

  2. Paul says

    07/04/2014 at 4:26 pm

    Sorry Anthony, DORC don’t have the resources to supply bikes and helmets.
    Come and try days are generally aimed at those with a bike and helmet but just never had an opportunity to or know where to ride off road.
    I hope that clarifies things for you.
    Thanks
    Paul

  3. DORC MEMBER says

    10/04/2014 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Anthony,

    If you are without bike or helmet but wish to take part in a DORC event, there are several bike stores in Darwin and Palmerston who support DORC and often have demo bikes available to try and buy. Don’t let not having a bike stop you and your friends coming down to have a look and enjoy our DORC events.

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  1. Spokes Ride – Pine Forest – Easy Peasy — Spokes NT | Bikes, parts and accessories for Palmerston, Darwin and beyond! says:
    10/04/2014 at 5:09 pm

    […] Saturday (12th), we’re going to preview the DORC Come and Try MTB event at the Old Pine Forest […]

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