Give mountain biking a go

Ride with the family in Wooroi.

Ever wanted to try mountain bike riding? Bike On are organising three free Come and Try mountain biking events for the Noosa Trailblazers mountain bike club with the first on Saturday 16 February between 2-4pm.The Come and Try Events are designed to give families and riders of all levels, a taster of the local club.

The two hour sessions will be held at Wooroi, Tewantin National Park and Bike On are also able to supply bikes free of charge for anyone unable to provide their own.

Tracey Wyatt from Bike On’s Tracey Wyatt said participants could expect some basic mountain biking skills coaching from experienced Instructors followed by an MTB ride in Wooroi.

“This will be a great opportunity to meet some key Trailblazers Committee members and to learn more about joining the Club,” she said.

“The event is aimed at families and riders of all levels.”The events have been state government funded to encourage participation in sport.

The Noosa Trailblazers MTB Club is a not for profit community club based in Noosa with a core following of families and keen riders coming together for social rides. Over recent years the Club has also been working closely with National Parks and Tourism Noosa to build awareness of the changing needs of the local Mountain Biking Community.

The Club holds a regular social Club Ride every Saturday morning departing from the Bushlands Shopping Complex, Tewantin and the club ethos is that no one gets left behind.

Come and Try sessions will be on 16 February, 9 March and 30 March. To book phone 5474 3322.