Top End 2 Day Trail Ride

**Ktmboy** · 30th September 2011, 09:28

South Head 29-30th Oct

Well this ride is as close as it gets to mirroring the old Wild Pine ride in Woodhill back in the 90's.
Its unique in a number of ways, firstly we get to ride on terrain that has not been used for years and hence we have close to 100km of fresh track going in. The scenery from these tracks is mind blowing. I took a tour through last week and these well travelled riders stated that they would be hard pressed to find better views in their 20 years of world travel.

Secondly the camping location is fantastic. We are in a paddock right on the beach at the lagoon, South head.
Travel time is about 60-70 minutes from Auckland and we will be opening the gates up Friday afternoon until 9.00pm for early arrivals. No need to travel 5-7 hours south for a quality camp over.

The reason for the early post is that rider numbers are strictly limited to 350 campers. This is purely to ensure that the track and facility quality is top notch.

Places are filling so get your pre entry sent in fast. Don't leave it too late. Down load the pdf from...
www.endlessdirtbiking.co.nz

**random rider** · 30th September 2011, 17:26

just need to get a printer at home. We will unfortunately only able to do the Sunday...is that ok just to do that day as a day rider?

Thanks!

**BoristheBiter** · 30th September 2011, 17:43

Might only do the Sat as the AMCC ART day in on the sun.

Too many bikes too little time

**Crisis management** · 1st October 2011, 07:08

Good man, I needed something to do on those dates....

**Ktmboy** · 1st October 2011, 22:33

Yes, you can do a one day ride. The tracks in both days are different although you can still ride the used Saturday tracks on the Sunday.
You must still pre enter tho as we are limiting the day riders to 100 per day.

**andy 101** · 25th October 2011, 16:49

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Yes, you can do a one day ride. The tracks in both days are different although you can still ride the used Saturday tracks on the Sunday.
You must still pre enter tho as we are limiting the day riders to 100 per day.

On silver bullit it says no limit to day riders, can I turn up and ride, without pre entering, tony.

**Ktmboy** · 26th October 2011, 08:04

Originally Posted by andy 101

On silver bullit it says no limit to day riders, can I turn up and ride, without pre entering, tony.

Yes correct. We have scratched the pre register requirement.
Originally we were worried about the camp site capability but this has now been addressed.

So its rock up and sign on as you would at other rides.

**barty5** · 26th October 2011, 08:19

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Yes correct. We have scratched the pre register requirement.
Originally we were worried about the camp site capability but this has now been addressed.

So its rock up and sign on as you would at other rides.

Tony where exactly is this located re the lagoon outer edge or further in ?? was thinking bout taking the boat up as the bikes are out of action was looking at doing a little fishing late saturday then maybe stopping in

**Ktmboy** · 26th October 2011, 09:13

Originally Posted by barty5

Tony where exactly is this located re the lagoon outer edge or further in ?? was thinking bout taking the boat up as the bikes are out of action was looking at doing a little fishing late saturday then maybe stopping in

Entry is actually right at the lagoon picnic area. There is a forestry gate there and we run parallel to the beach right up to Tea Tree Island.
I saw a guy launch his boat there yesterday. Although I probably wouldn't bring a large boat.

Have you launched from there before?

**barty5** · 26th October 2011, 09:35

Originally Posted by Ktmboy

Entry is actually right at the lagoon picnic area. There is a forestry gate there and we run parallel to the beach right up to Tea Tree Island.
I saw a guy launch his boat there yesterday. Although I probably wouldn't bring a large boat.

Have you launched from there before?

nah was going to bring it up from home (shelly beach) if its a fine day it could do with a good run just got a few things to tidy up hopefully the weather will stay fine enough to get them done.

**andy 101** · 30th October 2011, 20:10

Had an awsome ride there today, the main loop was open and fast, and so much fun, looking down from the look out tower onto the lagoon sand dunes reminded me of the bombing range races that were held there about 20yrs ago, wide open in 5th gear for 3hrs.

**BoristheBiter** · 31st October 2011, 07:14

Originally Posted by andy 101

Had an awsome ride there today, the main loop was open and fast, and so much fun, looking down from the look out tower onto the lagoon sand dunes reminded me of the bombing range races that were held there about 20yrs ago, wide open in 5th gear for 3hrs.

Personally I found it a bit boring and a bit on the expensive side.
Could have done with a few expert sections or some good hill climbs.

Having been on a few top end trail rides (with other organisers) i was left feeling a little let down.

**buffstar** · 31st October 2011, 08:51

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

Personally I found it a bit boring and a bit on the expensive side.
Could have done with a few expert sections or some good hill climbs.

Having been on a few top end trail rides (with other organisers) i was left feeling a little let down.

Seriously?

were you even at the same ride? Maybe you're just too 'pro' ......

Tony & Crew .... THANK YOU SOOO MUCH !! I cant begin to imagine the effort it would have taken to create such long and varied tracks - you must have worked like dogs, really hope this is going to become one for the calender and that we are able to do it again. The tracks through the forrest were so cool - I managed to complete the whole big track on the Saturday - but was then distracted from going out again by the views of the Harbour and the need to go and explore it - and knowing that I could hook into it again the following day.
Sundays trail was MASSIVE! I had to take an easier option home as I was just too tired to continue - had some faggot on a KTM up my ass reving at me and then when we hit a patch of soft sand he crashed into my back tire - and funnily enough was not good enough to overtake me there so I fed him some sand - hope it tasted good ya fu@#er.
I thought I was good in the sand ....... nekk minnit..... lol FUN TIMES!! cant wait till next year