24/25 FIVER RIDE SERIES

Block out your Wednesday evenings, call all your mates and start getting excited our FIVER ride series kicks off on the 23 October 2024.

FIVER rides are club run events throughout daylight savings, bringing our community of riders together on set Wednesday nights to do what we all love and ride bikes through our amazing trail network. 

This social ride series will see each ride set at a unique location, with a unique signposted route on intermediate to advanced trails. Each route will be selected to ensure everyone can comfortably finish before sunset to ensure we can all enjoy apres kindly put on for us by one of our amazing local business sponsors.

We are all about FUN for everyone, there are different starting options for the ‘pinners’ who want to ride shoulder to shoulder and smash it out, and for  the ‘social’ riders, just out for a cruisy ride full of banter and laughs. If you haven't ridden the trail before don't let that put you off we are an inclusive community and happy to partner you up with someone or give you some pre ride advise to help you feel more comfortable out on the trails. Chat to us at registration.  

Locations for the whole series will be updated below shortly to give you plenty of time to sort out work, home and other responsibilities to ensure you can join as many FIVER rides as possible.  

FIVER rides are about supporting our local trails, contribute a $5’er for the trails (buy tickets online prior to ride). Donations go towards protecting our trails through trail advocacy work and official maintenance on formal trails. 

DATES, LOCATIONS & SPONSORS

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23 OCT    MT NARRA
6 NOV      BELROSE BOWL
20 NOV    WYATT AVE
4 DEC      BANTRY BAY (MANLY DAM)
18 DEC    TERREY HILLS
15 JAN     BARE CREEK
29 JAN     RED HILL
12 FEB     ACRON OVAL
26 FEB     MT NARRA
12 MAR    MT NARRA

 

REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP 

A Garigal Gorillas membership is required to participate in any Garigal Gorilla organised ride and must be completed online before your first ride for insurance purposes. Membership covers you not only for Fiver rides but for ANYTIME you are out on the trail as well as for any other mountain bike events around the country. It  also helps GG with trail access/advocacy on the Northern Beaches. Even more benefits can be found here.

Not yet an AusCycling member or a Garigal Gorilla member? Easy, become a member, get insurance and more benefits here.

Already an AusCycling membernot yet a Garigal Gorilla member? No problem, get a dual membership for just  $10 / year here.

Already an AusCycling member and a Garigal Gorilla member? Great! Follow us on Facebook and lookout for event invitations two weeks before the next FIVER Ride for details about the next ride. We look forward to seeing you there. 

GOING?

Make sure to pre-register and buy your tickets online (above). For details on each event and to RSVP, go to the Garigal Gorillas MTB Club Page

BEFORE YOU RIDE

Double check to make sure your membership is current so you can start the ride on time. Follow the links above to BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE before you arrive. Please take a screenshot of your confirmation email when you purchase your tickets. You will need to show this confirmation email at check-in on the day of the ride, along with you virtual membership card on the HIVEPASS app in exchange for a food & drink ticket. NO CASH SALES!

Bring water and repair kits just in case…

Make sure your bike is in good working order, if unsure get it checked by your local bike shop.
Helmets are Mandatory: Mountain biking can be hard on the body so please ensure you’re looking after your most important asset and wear a helmet!

Due to the technicality difficulty of our trails, FIVER Rides are for intermediate and advanced riders. Please assess if the area we are riding each week is at your skill level before signing up. We may be riding trails you haven't ridden before so please take care, ride within your ability or walk sections if you aren’t feeling confident. We want to see everyone make it safe to the Apres. You can always return at a later date to work on these sections now you know where the trail is!!! 

STARTING

Arrive early! Please don't be late, as we need everyone to show their confirmation email of ticket purchase between 5:45pm-6pm. Please show this on your phone to the GG volunteers to make it quick and efficient. You will then be given a food and drink ticket for apres. Please don't lose them as they are required to confirm numbers to the sponsors to ensure there is enough food & drinks. The ride starts right on 6:00pm. If you want to push yourself and ride hard, make sure you position yourself near the front of the pack. If you want to go at your own pace you may want to start a bit further back in the pack so you don’t have faster riders politely asking to pass you all the time. 

BE SAFE ON THE TRAIL

Stay on the Trail: As Garigal Gorilla members we do our best to take care of the trails we have so they will last a long time. That means that we always stay on the trail. Cutting corners and riding off trail is not acceptable.

Sometimes the route becomes congested with riders off their bikes. Be patient, wait your turn and eventually you will get going again. Passing: If you are riding along with people behind you, ask them if they want pass. If you notice someone behind you all of a sudden, let them pass you when it is safe to do so. Likewise, if you would like to pass the person in front of you, ask them politely if you can pass them. Make sure it is a safe place to pass, stay on the trail and thank them for letting you by.

Walking your bike: If you are walking your bike and another person is riding their bike, step out of the way so they can continue riding. If you are the person riding on the trail and you come across people walking, call out ‘rider up!’ so they have time to move out of the way. Smile and have fun. 

APRÈS & SPONSORS

Food & Drinks at the FIVER Rides would not exist without the support of our sponsors. The sponsors are out there helping with the ride and are there preparing the Apres. They are not obligated to provide food and drink for everyone but most choose to do so. Show your appreciation to the sponsors by only having one serving and thanking them. The après food and drink is in exchange for your $5’er donation towards protecting our trails. 

Are you a local business owner or work in a business that would like to help by sponsoring one of the FIVER Rides or any of our events? Email Us, we would love to hear from you.