Sherwood trailbike ride looms again
Ride through some great scenery on farms for Sherwood School — around 300 riders are expected
More than 300 bikes, quads and side-by-sides are expected again this year for the Sherwood School annual trail bike ride on Sunday February 14.
Organiser Howard Pedersen of Ashley Clinton is predicting both great weather and a huge turnout.
“It is great to see so much support for the ride year on year,” he said.
“And this year is particularly exciting as it is our 21st ride. Every year riders travel from nearby and from as far away as the Manawatu and the Wairarapa as our trailbike ride has such a great reputation. As always we have a few surprises for the riders again this year so the course is never dull,” he added.
Considered one of the most scenic trail bike rides in the country, the ride takes participants across 19 farms in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges. The $40-entry fee includes a welldeserved lunch break of delicious burgers and home baking before riders take off again to complete the 100km ride.
Sherwood School principal Christine Morrison is looking forward to another successful event.
“We get so much support for our small rural school from locals and further afield.
“I really cannot thank the farm owners, organisers and participants enough for the effort they put in to ensure a safe, fun and well run day,” she said.
Registrations for the ride will commence at Makaretu Road at 7.30am and the starter gun will fire at 10am. Riders are reminded that all bikes need to be mechanically sound and all riders need to be wearing helmets.
Any queries about the event can be directed to Howard Pedersen on 027 442 6766.