Calling all gravel lovers!
The Manning Valley Cycle Club and Bourkes Bicycles are throwing a fun, social gravel ride on September 15th, and you're invited!
Here's the lowdown:
Cost: $30 (includes pre ride coffee and post ride pizza)
Location, location, location:
Bunyah is a gem tucked away in the Manning Valley on the Mid North Coast about 45 minutes south of Taree or 30 minutes north of Bulahdelah.
Bunyah is a gem tucked away in the Manning Valley on the Mid North Coast about 45 minutes south of Taree or 30 minutes north of Bulahdelah.
Choose your adventure:
We've got two loops to tackle. Both are scenic but the 65km option will test your legs a bit more with 950m of climbing and a little more challenging conditions, while the rest of us can enjoy a scenic 40km spin with about 600m of elevation gain. Links for the loops are at the bottom of this description.
We've got two loops to tackle. Both are scenic but the 65km option will test your legs a bit more with 950m of climbing and a little more challenging conditions, while the rest of us can enjoy a scenic 40km spin with about 600m of elevation gain. Links for the loops are at the bottom of this description.
Start your day right:
Roll in at 8:30am for sign-on and grab a coffee to fuel up for the ride. Then we'll hit the dirt at 9:30am sharp!
Roll in at 8:30am for sign-on and grab a coffee to fuel up for the ride. Then we'll hit the dirt at 9:30am sharp!
Membership matters (kinda):
An AusCycling membership is required, but don't worry, a racing license isn't necessary. Just gotta be part of the cycling fam! So recreational or trial membership is fine.
An AusCycling membership is required, but don't worry, a racing license isn't necessary. Just gotta be part of the cycling fam! So recreational or trial membership is fine.
Navigate like a boss:
This is an unmarked course, so you will need to download the course beforehand to your phone or GPS device. ️
This is an unmarked course, so you will need to download the course beforehand to your phone or GPS device. ️
All bikes welcome:
Gravel bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, hybrids - you name it, bring it! As long as you are comfortable riding it, though we do recommend a minimum tyre width of 32c.
Gravel bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, hybrids - you name it, bring it! As long as you are comfortable riding it, though we do recommend a minimum tyre width of 32c.
Feed your soul (and stomach): Your entry fee covers the morning coffee, a delicious post-ride lunch, and good vibes galore!
Basically, it's a chance to explore some awesome gravel backroads with mates, enjoy some stunning scenery, and have a blast!
What are you waiting for? Sign up and let's get rolling!
The nitty-gritty:
Date: September 15th
Start Time: 9:30am (sign on from 8:30am)
Location: Bunyah Hall
Cost: $30 (includes coffee and lunch)
AusCycling Membership: Required (social membership is fine)
Date: September 15th
Start Time: 9:30am (sign on from 8:30am)
Location: Bunyah Hall
Cost: $30 (includes coffee and lunch)
AusCycling Membership: Required (social membership is fine)
Ready to roll?
Registration opens at the top of this description.
We can't wait to ride with you!
The Manning Valley Cycle Club and Bourkes Bicycles.
Ride for the love of it...!!