Media Release
Interim Recreational Riding Facilities
For ALL Canberra’s
(Licensed/Unlicensed; Registered/Unregistered)
Dirt Bike Riders
NOW UP AND RUNNING
The Canberra Branch of the DSMRA and the MRA ACT have been lobbying the ACT Government for a number of years to get some land and resources allocated to replace those removed or made unavailable for Off-Road recreational motorcycle (dirt bike) riding. Well in the 2009 Budget $500,000 has been made available for a Recreational Riding Facility in line with the Election promise by Planning Minister Andrew Barr, the only catch is getting things moving at a speed faster than a glacier during an Ice Age.
Fortunately the ACT Motorcycle Club (ACT MCC) has come to our rescue providing a number of facilities at their Fairbairn Complex for us to use an Interim base for riders. The ACT MCC has given us use of their Enduro, Intermediate, and Pee Wee tracks for controlled use by recreational riders. This will allow families to bring their kids and older riders to trailer their bikes to the facility and enjoy legal off-road recreational riding. Please ensure you have an approved helmet, good gloves and suitable footwear (sneakers or joggers don’t ride on the track).
Current Planned Ride Days (more dates coming)
Saturdays July 5th and July 25th
Sunday August 9th
Saturday September 12th
Operating hours – 0930 to 1630
Costs: (Volunteers Ride Free)
Membership of the ACT MCC is compulsory for insurance purposes; however on joining your first ride day is free. Single membership – $50.00 Family Membership – $70.00
Daily Ride Charges are: Nippers (4-7) $15.00; Singles $20.00; Families $50.00
DSMRA Members daily ride rates are: Singles $10; Families $30 (worthwhile joining)
Authorised by: The ACT Recreational Riding Organising Committee
Please contact Peter Wenderoth (DSMRA) 0402 144 543 pwenderoth@optusnet.com.au ; Peter Major (MRA ACT) 0419 866 126 peter.major@act.gov.au , or Paul Bink (ACT MCC) 0430 500 441 if you have any questions.