Taungatara Forest Trail Ride

We held this on 7 January 2012, come rain or shine - and rain it did. Not one rider came back in the same coloured gear as they left in, they were all mud coloured. Bikes and riders where unrecognisable, but they all had a smile on their face. Yep, they said it was great ... tiring but great! A, AA, AAA and B option trails were available for the range of riders and some areas were cut from the trail as the day went on for safety. St John was on site but no riders were seen to.

Guided rides were offered for inexperienced riders, with only a few younger riders taking up this opportunity. Our committee member, Greg, took riders through the Novice, 2km trail, which meanadered through open forestry, up and down, over a bridge and down to the river bed. Most of the riders had a few stops on the first few laps but the smiles after they got round the trail without stopping were wonderful. They were 'hooked'! They can't wait to get back to the forest for a dry day of riding and testing their skills on the main track. Thanks Greg for taking the time with our up and coming riders.

Many asked when the next trail ride would be, as they would like to ride the trail in the dry, so please watch of website, facebook and emails for details of when this is happening.

Thanks to all the Marshalls, TVMCC committee, parents (or our younger riders), you all do a wonderful job and make sure that all riders enjoy their day.

Guided Rides and Other Photos

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