Any one going to Riverhead this Sunday?? (25 February)

[Arven]

So is Riverhead open for riding most weekends? I haven't been before and would really like to try it out. I dont even know where the entrance to the bike part is.

Cheers,

[Danger]

Riverhead is only available for organised rides. There is an enduro on there this Saturday.

[Arven]

Can anyone come along to the enduro this weekend? We dont plan on racing, or at least not competitively. Do they have warmups and stuff to get used to the track? how much does it cost? And where is the entrance / what time is sign on?

Thanks for the info!

[takitimu]

Hi,

I don't think anyone can turn up http://www.waitematamcc.co.nz/events2.php?recordID=96

There's a trail ride Saturday @ MAROMAKU, north of Whangarei on SH1 ( about 20 minutes north ).

Nigel

P.S. Info

THIS SATURDAY AT TOWAI NORTH OF WHANGAREI APPROX 25 MIN


MAROMAKU TRAIL BIKE RIDE


30 + km Main Loop
2,3 or 4 wheels
Spectacular scenery and location
Helmets compulsory
Children under 15 MUST be accompanied by an adult
Sturdy footwear recommended
All ages and all abilities catered for
Entry $25 per adult and $15 Under 16yo
Learners track with bikes provided
Food/Lunch available for sale

Saturday 24th MARCH 2007

Sponsored by Rouse Motorcycles and Allen Motors Kaikohe
All proceeds go to Maromaku School

Sign posted from State Highway 1, Towai
Marlow Road, Maromaku

Start @ 9.30am
Last Lap @ 3.30pm

[MikeJ]

Anyone can ride the Riverhead round of the Top Trail Rider series but you need to have a current MNZ licence. However if you dont a licence you can buy a "one day licence" on the day which entails joining a club if you dont already belong to one.. ie join the Waitemata Club for $30, then the one day licence for $25, then the event entry fee, $55.
The course is easy, at approx 120 ks with 3 special tests of which 2 tests are the same at the poplars/pines near the start/finish plus one out on the course. The 4 sections are very loosely timed so hardly anyone will loose trail time.
At least 1/3 of the riders will be first timers so a special riders briefing will be made for them after the main briefing.
There isnt a lot to see at an enduro...its like being a spectator at a trail ride..its a whole lot better to be riding. Anyone not sure about what to do just needs to get out there by 9 am with their bike, (MX or Enduro or Trail bike) riding gear plus a can of fuel for 120 ks of riding. The organisers will take care of the rest. It also pays to have a camebak type backpack with some kinda drink. Its also a ride against the clock so no massed starts, just simply 3 riders leaving each minute.