DESCRIPTION

Trail Tamer is a new Epic trail ride in another Epic location!  The event is run from the same base we use for the 4 Hour event, and the location provides so much variety.  The main trail has been fully graded and is approximately 40km long, with 2 shortcuts home, and 2 wicked expert tracks. There's a separate novice loop and 2 great kids tracks! All trails feature big berms flowing trails, free draining soil (can ride when wet), mega traction, there's great variety here to suit all abilities. Trail Tamer is available to us for one day of the weekend only. Let's make the most of these fantastic new trails!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Featuring: Flowing forestry trails, native, pine & gums, and old farm tracks on pumice terrain.  Awesome variety and great traction! All weather rideable.  Trails also include single track and EXPERT ONLY sections.

Directions: The event venue is located on Puketapu Rd, about 10 minutes past the Kinloch turnoff. Look for Epic Events signs & arrows.

Tracks: Long 40km, with 3 expert trails 5km long, and a novice track off this. Kids grass and forest trails. 2 shortcuts home from the main trail too.

Suitable for all abilities 2 wheels ONLY.

Registration: From 8.30am.  Tracks open 9:30am to 3pm.

Fire extinguishers are compulsory for all adult riders and can be bought on the day for $30.

Food:  Food Caravan sells hamburgers, bacon and egg rolls, hot dogs, hot chips, cold drinks and espresso coffee, tea and more.

Entry: Enter on the day.  No Eftpos. Pay by cash or cheque.  Adults $60.  Kids 15 years or under $30.  Families (Family members only no exceptions Mum, Dad + up to 3 kids) $130.

Safety gear: Helmets, long trousers, long sleeved tops and leather boots that cover the ankle are compulsory.  (Gloves, goggles, knee pads, kidney belt and body armour are strongly recommended).  Kids on Kids tracks near the base may wear gumboots.

NO DOGS PLEASE

Accommodation: Sorry, there is no camping on site. Try book a bach in Kinloch!

REVIEWS 

It's in a fantastic location, about 10 minutes past Kinloch. Exciting new trails - all main trails graded! Expert loops, single track! Kids and novice loops. 

The venue is stunning. From new gum forest to pines & existing native forest trails and old farm tracks...a huge variety, it'll be a superb days riding! Access is easy from the road onto an old airstrip with a huge amount of parking for everyone.

Awesome feedback from riders: "Outstanding event. Brilliant trails & fantastic weather. 3 laps of 300 exc nirvana. Cheers to Epic team."

"It was Epic !!! Thanks everyone for a great day and all your hard work ... man that trail was fantastic!!!"

"No one would believe what a mint day it was....perfect conditions and trails....well done."

"Best ride I've done in a while." "Awesome ride ! Thanks Epic Events."

 This trail ride was held for the first time in December 2018, and riders recommended this as having been the best trail ride ever with so much variety of tracks and terrain.