Whangamata Dirt Riders Trail Ride Sun 27th Dec

[K6K]

Anybody done one of these rides? Good loops? It's a bit of a hike from Aucks but there is not much on over the xmas break...no work the following day anyway :2thumbsup so worth the trip?

When: Sunday, 27 Dec 2009
Where: PARAKAWAI QUARRY ROAD. WHANGAMATA
District (Region): Waikato (WAIKATO/WAITOMO)
Directions: Turn off the main Waihi to Whangamata road.4 Km before Whangamata on the left.Venue will be sign posted.
Sign in Starts: 08:30
Riders Briefing: 09:00
Start Time: 09:10
Classes: - All ages and abilities catered for
Terrain: Mainly cut over forestry block,with loamy bush sections.We also have a full on kids pee wee track.
Organiser: Whangamata Road Rider MCC
Contact:
Ryan Tohaia 027 4825774.
Kane O'Reilly 027 2836536.
Tony Fuller. 027 6294921.
Other Details:
This Track has just been fully Bulldozed and modified to suit all rider abilities, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE COMPULSERY....NO EXCEPTIONS.

[IIIRII]

I saw that , me and noobie will most likely go to it

[flyingcr250]

im def going to this one

[Dingledoo]

It was an excellent trail ride as usual - a mixture of bulldozed trail with little jumps, native bush section, redwoods and a stream crossing. With the added bonus of a sausage sizzle and a beautiful swimming hole right near the track to help wash off the dust.

They are running an afternoon trail ride on Wednesday 6th January - can't wait!

[RJM]

Is it suitable for beginner / novice riders? I'm taking my bike up to Cooks Beach after a ride in Taupo for NYE so Whangamata would be a nice little day trip!

[Dingledoo]

Yes - suitable for beginners and novice - when it's dry. If there has been a lot of rain, it's clay so the hills get a little tricky, but at this time of year it would need a good dose of rain to do that. There are about 2 or 3 short (2kms approx) novice loops, but the main loop (approx 15kms) is easy - even I can ride it!

[RJM]

Sweet, thanks for that. What's the price for the ride?

If the fish aren't biting I might pop down and have a play.

[Dingledoo]

I think it's $25

[CRF119]

Good lil ride, very easy trails and very freindly people. Best thing to get rid of all that new years drinking. I havnt been since last new years ride.

[RJM]

Should be a hot dry ride tomorrow. I'm heading down from Cooks early to make the most of the cooler morning conditions.

Will be heading down by myself in a black Accord Euro so feel free to say hi if I'm looking lost.

[K6K]

Should be a hot dry ride tomorrow. I'm heading down from Cooks early to make the most of the cooler morning conditions.

Will be heading down by myself in a black Accord Euro so feel free to say hi if I'm looking lost.

I think the ride tomorrow is a Twilight ride, starting about 3ish

[RJM]

Phew thanks for that... Would have been a long drive to Whanga for nothing!