The PGMTB Club Sunday Morning Social Ride! Sick of getting lost? Wish there were some trail signposts? (Don't we all!) Next best thing is to ride with the experienced Ride Leaders who know the trails like the back of their hand... This is not a beginners ride, you must have a basic level of skill and fitness, as there are no green trail in the Gorge. What to expect: Single track with roots, rocks and logs, including some steep sections. Experience required: Suitable for mountain bike riders with some basic mountain bike skills. Arrive 8:45am for an 9:00am roll out, finishing between 11:00-11:30am. Ride Leaders can assist Riders in choosing which group best represents their skill and fitness level. Intermediate level: for those who have the coordination to ride MTB trails, have a reasonable level of fitness and are looking to improve both. Advanced level: for those who are well coordinated in tackling the steeper and more technical trails at a faster pace. Trails are in great condition, although some areas still require some trail care - feel free to join us for our Club Trail Care events. Remember, there are no flat trails in the Gorge – it’s either up or down… (like your heart rate!) This is a no-drop ride, meaning the group will wait at predetermined points for riders to re-group – there will always be a Ride Leader at the back of the group. This is a social ride – so ride at YOUR pace! Post-ride, feel free to join us at the Plentiful Cafe for an ice coffee, a toastie or cake and chat about what was good and, importantly, how we can improve your ride experience in the Gorge. Plentiful Cafe is next to the fire station, 119 Yan Yean Road. Looking forward to seeing you on the ride! *Toilets and water available at Yellow Gum car park area Mountain biking, like most active sports, carries with it an inherent risk that you acknowledge when participating in this event. While you do not need to be a member, we encourage you to become a Plenty Gorge MTB Club member. As well as supporting the club, membership also gives you Third Party Liability Insurance as well as Personal Accident Insurance coverage, you can join online @ AusCycling: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership

The PGMTB Club Sunday Social ride! Who is welcome? Everyone! This is our last Sunday Social for the year so dress up! Prizes for best dressed, best joke, most polite, least amount of gears, shortest shorts, amongst others... Start time?  Arrive 7:45am for an 8:00am roll out... Finish time? Betwwen 10:00am - 11:00am Where? Meet at Yellowgum car park, Plenty Gorge – the ride direction is typically decided on the day depending on weather, rider’s abilities, trail conditions… Types of trail?  The three soon-to-be formalised trails around The Tank are a mix of green and blue trails. *IMBA difficulty: green (beginner), blue (intermediate), black (advanced) Trail conditions?  Trails are in good condition, despite the unusual wet at the moment... Ability?  Two ride groups allow you to choose your ability: Beginner/Intermediate *the Mild & the Mellow, riding the green trail around The Tank, kids welcome! Intermediate/Advanced: *the Fast & the Furious, this group will travel further and faster along those more challenging trails... Fitness? Look to the groups above and select which you feel is the most appropriate - you can discuss with experienced Gorge riders on the day before deciding... Remember!  There are no flat trails in the Gorge – it’s either up or down… (like your heart rate!) A moderate level of fitness is required (or an eBike)... This is a no-drop ride, meaning we wait at predetermined points for riders to re-group. This is a social ride – it’s meant to be fun!   Post-ride, feel free to join us at Plentiful Cafe for a coffee and chat - next to the fire station, 119 Yan Yean Road See you there!