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RUOK Pine Forest Mystery Pairs Race

25/08/2020 by Ian

Darwin Off-Road Cyclists have partnered with R U OK for this years Poker Race.

A fun novelty event at the pine forest. A pairs race with a mystery partner, someone you potentially have never met before.

When: Saturday 12th September 4.30pm Sharp
Plate Collection: 3.30pm
Where: Howard Springs Pine Forest  Meet at the Stow Road entrance.
Difficulty: Easy

Please check the special regulations (at the end of this post) before registering for this event.

Your name will be assigned a number, it will then be ran through our mysterious partner generator. Kinda like Tinder for MTB riders (but not really).

You’ll then meet and greet your partner for the day and work out your strategy. Who will do first lap? Who will trash talk opposing teams? Whose shout is it for post race drinks and BBQ? All those sorts of important things.

The Poker part of the race is even simpler, after the end of each lap a card is given to the rider, after the end of the race (6 laps) each team discards one card for a 5-card poker hand.  Show this hand to the organisers. Best hand wins!

Prizes

  • Prize money for 1st 2nd and 3rd best hand. In the event of a draw riders will be asked to draw a card from a deck and the highest card wins.
  • Random number draw for some prize packs,
  • Longest skid prize

Remember, skids are great fun on gravel and fire roads.  Please remember to use bike control skills and avoid skidding on trails.  Skidding on trails damages the trail, especially if done repetitively on the approach to corners and obstacles.

Course

The course is approximately 4.6 Km long and each rider will complete 3 laps each.

This event is aimed at maximum fun on an achievable course for all levels of riders.

Meeting point will be the corner of Howard springs road and Stow road.

Sign on and plate collection at 3:30 PM racing starts at 4:30 PM.

Registration closes 9:00 pm Friday 11th   (The race director can be bribed with beer to accept late entries).

Special Regulations

With the requirements for social distancing set in place by the NT Government, we have a few new rules

  • Spectators are allowed to attend the race in line with social distancing restrictions .
  • We will also be adhering to the 1.5m social distancing rule before, after and the during the race.
  • During the race there will be
    • No drafting,
    • At least a bike length between bikes at all times unless passing.
    • When passing you have 30 seconds to complete the pass and the person passed must drop back a bike length.

There will be a supply of water from which you may refill your bottle or hydration pack.

Please download and install the COVID Safe App

If you have an elevated temperature or if you’re feeling unwell, please sit this one out.

We hope you understand the reasoning behind such measures and be assured these will only be in place until all restrictions associated with Covid 19 are lifted by the NT Government.

More information is available on the Sports and Recreation web site

Register now

‘THERE’S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?’
 
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. In the lead-up to R U OK?Day we’ll help Australians know what to say when someone says they’re not OK and guide them through how they can continue a conversation that could change a life.
You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life.

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  1. Niki Emmett says

    11/09/2020 at 6:43 am

    Hi, I have been trying to register for the mystery poker event and can’t access the registration form. Do I have to be a member.? A friend suggested I come along. I have a bit of experience but not much. I keen to start doing more rides.

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