Just a reminder folks...

GLOVES - they are compulsory.  NO GLOVES = NO RIDE. 

BOOTS - all riders of bikes 65cc and over must wear motorcycle boots, and yes this does apply to ATV/quad bike riders as well. 

TOOLS -  It's up to you to be as self sufficient as possible if you have a problem.  Please carry a kit of simple tools and spares, including a spark plug.  Your entry fee doesn't include a trackside fixit service! 

Many thanks to all you wonderful folk that come rearing to go with all the right gear, tools, and a smile at sign in.

Hi everyone - just a quick request to please bring your helmets with you to sign in from now on at all our trail rides.

As a safety mesaure, we will be checking overall condition of the exterior (no cracks/damage) and interior (intact), that chin straps are there and the locking mechanism works. We'll also check they are done up when you enter the track.

Thanks folks! :o)

Photos from the Takarau ride are online here, courtesy of Dean Thomas and Pete Clare.

The ride was awesome - over 500 riders, lovely weather and fabulous views!!

Next ride is coming up on 17th April - Twin Peaks at Manakau.

This Sunday at Ohariu Valley.
Be there to be in to win some fantastic spot prizes.
There will be a coffee cart onsite - please have cash handy as the mobile eftpos may not have reception.

See you there!

PLEASE BE AWARE!! There is a charity cycle ride happening on Sunday with riders expected to pass along Ironside Road, Ohariu Valley Road and Takarau Gorge Road (and heading to Makara) between approx 8.20am and 10am. This is the same route you will take if travelling from Johnsonville.  People coming from Makara way also beware as they will be headed towards you.

Please drive carefully and a keep a keen eye out for cyclists, and their road marshals who will be stationed at intersections - we do not want any incidents!!

The Takarau ride is looking great for next weekend with a pre-ride done this past weekend. CanTeen have arranged some awesome prizes - T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, water bottles, caps etc. Be there to win!!

We had a great day on Sunday at the Tokomaru Rnage Ride with a turnout of 420 riders.  Some photos are available here.  If you have any to add please forward to hmcc@kol.co.nz cheers!

Roll on Takarau Top Ridge Ride at Ohariu Valley, on Sunday 13th March.

We will be taking a monetary collection for Christchurch earthquake relief at sign in at the Tokomaru ride this Sunday.  Funds collected will be matched by our club and given to The Salvation Army.  Please bring a few extra dollars with you!!

Just a reminder that the Tokomaru Range Ride is on this weekend.  We expect the ride to be very popular so please aim to arrive early.

There is 43kms of awesome riding with fantastic views.

Tokomaru

See you on Sunday!

We are still finding plenty of riders don't carry tools or spares.

Please ALWAYS carry your own toolkit & spares instead of expecting our marshals to provide trackside fixit service - it's not their job. We expect riders to be able to fix their own basic problems such as replacing a spark plug etc. 

Please get your toolkit ready to go including some spares & remember to take it with you. Thanks!