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OBERON TRAILRIDE NR FAQ'S

-  FAQ'S    commonly asked questions 

  -    Do I need a Road Licence or Registration?  

                     NO, we have obtained exclusive approval from Forestry NSW to operate our event in the closed forest, possibly a first for NSW

- What do i need to enter ?

 

   You need , A/  Electronic copies of your  licence or photo ID 

                     B/ Ambulance cover [private health fund or obtain a policy ]. You do not need to fully join a health fund. Most health funds do sell a Ambulance only cover. Starting around $30 for 6 months. Click here for :   Bupa 12 months Ambulance Cover if you dont have any cover in an existing health policy.

                     C/  YOU MUST HOLD A  MA RECREATIONAL TRAIL PASS  (ONLY $16) OR MA Race LICENCE if you own one,

                            AVAILABLE HERE.http://www.ridernet.com.au/ THIS IS NESESSARY FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES 

  - Who Can Ride ?  currently we are accepting riders on larger wheel bikes only and  14 yrs old is the minimum age. This is due to insurance reasons, 

      Suitable bikes are, KTM/HUSQ/GAS GAS  85 cc, YZ 85 etc, TTR CRF/XR 100/ 110 , 125 AND ALL BIGGER BIKES.

                   All  Under 18's need to ride with and under the supervision and guidance of  their parent/guardian at     all times. One parent/guardian to One child, supervision ratio

             Also, The course is not suitable for mini bikes, 50 CC , PIT BIKES , Bikes with 10 or 12 inch wheels ETC 

                                                       [ but we will in the future make a "family loop" ]

 

 - What about my bike ??

               - We recommend that you have Handguards/  barkbusters fitted 

               - Unreg/MX bikes please ensure your bike has a suitable muffler / spark arrestor fitted 

               - Enduro, dual sport or mx style tyres are OK, NO paddle tyres , we recommend HD tubes or moose 

-   What do I need to bring ?  As the ride takes place in the forest 20 minutes from town, please bring

          - Correct riding gear,   Helment, Goggles, gloves , pants and shirt, MX style boots and we reccomend body armour or chest protector  and a camel back or other drink system

          -  Make sure your bike is good to go !    we will be relying on you to "self scruitineer" your bike , please ensure its safe to ride and wont break down,

                            no one likes getting towed home  . PLEASE NOTE, we will be randomly checking bikes, and may not let you start if your bike or rididng gear is not safe .

              We recommend you run low gearing, theres plenty of single trail and tighter stuff, its not Dakar, you dont need 170 kph top end 

          - sufficent water, food etc that you would normally have when you go riding,

          - enough fuel ,Bring a fuel drum if you thing youlll do multiple laps, the trails return to the start/finish during the day , opprtunity for refuel and a snack

          - spares etc , we dont carry any parts, tubes etc, please be self reliant 

          - A SMILE !!   Most of the crew are volunteers, so a smile and a happy attitude is appreciated

  -   Why the MA Trail pass ?  this event is covered by Motorcycling Australia's insurance, therefore it is nessesary to be a member and purchase the Trail pass for this event, it's $16  or if you have already a MA competition/season licence, you dont need additional trail pass  

  -    How hard is the ride  ?  We have made enjoyable single track style trails and have options for bigger bikes or easier sections, no hard enduro stuff or crazy jumps.

 

Want to see what its like ?,   watch on our youTube

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