We meet regularly for casual relaxed racing at Cows with Guns (refer to web site calendar of events), as well as supporting other clubs in the region. Most days of the week there are groups of casual riders out enjoying the trails. Check us out on facebook to see what we're up to.

PINE CREEK MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

Became official in July 2010. It is located in a section of Pine Creek State Forest, Bonville.  The trail head is approx 15-20mins drive south of the Coffs Harbour CBD. Toilets and picnic tables can be found at Sid Burke Rest area on Pine Creek Way. The Park is divided into two sections being "Cows with Guns" and "The Sawmill" which are separated by Pine Creek. The trail head is at Cows with Guns and this provides the best riding opportunities and is where all our club races are held. Once a year though, the sawmill trails are primped, primed and marked up for the awesome Pleasure and Pain Enduro giving riders an incredible 25km of the fun, flowing trails on which to do 1, 2 or 4 laps.

Cows with Guns

• Travel south along the Pacific Highway to the interchange with Archville Station road Bonville.
• Turn right off the interchange and travel on Archville station rd for approx 200m. Turn left onto Pine Creek Way (south) and follow it for 1.5 kms to Sid Burke Forest Park.
• Turn right off Pine Creek way at Sid Burke Forest Park and follow the bitumen on to the dirt of Hunters Road. Travel along Hunters Rd for 1.8km until you see the right turn  onto Ross trail which is signposted with "Cows with Guns". You could also park at Sid Burke Forest Park and ride in along Hunters Rd
• The trail head is 50m down Ross trail
• Park on other side of the fence, off the race tracks.
• Roads are all weather surface and OK for 2WD vehicles
• There are approx 14km of trails in Cows with Guns with most trails being two-directional so keep your heads up for oncoming riders - save the super fast laps for race day.
• This is a great introductory track which offers basically flat, flowing single and double track hugging the banks of Pine Creek. The faster you go the harder it gets. Too much fun!.
• There are also great riding opportunities on maintained gravel roads in the adjoining Bongil Bongil National Park - check the trail head sign for these great all weather options.
• Have a look at a MAP
•  Please note: the access trail along the fence line from Sid Burke Forest Park to Cows with Guns has been formally closed and the club has been directed to take out all structures under the supervision of NPWS staff. We are working on a date to do this. Please do not attempt to ride around the “trail closed” signs. NPWS will prosecute anyone who is caught in contravention of the trail closure order.

The Sawmill

• Use the Cows with Guns trail head as above
•  do not attempt to cross the creek to get to the sawmill unless you have checked the depth and flow is safe.
• The trails around the sawmill are not marked with arrows and are criss-crossed by numerous moto trails - it is recommended you are accompanied by a rider who is familiar with the trails.
• There are signposted black diamond trail features on these trails - walk before you ride.

THE PLEASURE AND PAIN ENDURO

Is our annual highlight event rated as one of the most enjoyable MTB enduros in Aus. The Pleasure and Pain is set on a 25km fast & flowing circuit combining the Cows with Guns and Pine Creek courses with a bunch more single track and just the odd bit of fire road to give you a chance to grab a drink. Choose from 25km, 50km or 100km distances. Previous winners include Jason English, Trudy Nicholas & Craig Gordon. The Pleasure & Pain will be held on August 11 2013. Keep an eye on the race website for details.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

• Annual Senior Membership $130 includes MTBA license
• Annual Junior (13-18yrs inclusive) Membership $86.00 includes MTBA icense.
• Annual Dirtmasters (3-8yrs inclusive) Membership $35 includes MTBA license
• CA & BMX Aust upgrade $55.00
• Annual Social Membership $40.00
• Day license available $20.00
• Race Fees - $10 Adult, $5 junior & dirtmaster  and if you do not have a MTBA race licence you must pay $20 for a day licence.

For more information on membership, or to join/renew your membership, please go to http://www.mtba.asn.au/MEMBERSHIP/?IntCatId=2.  While you are joining or renewing your membership, why don't you add IMBA Australia (International Mountain Bike Association) who provide great trail advocacy and resources through out the country.

GNaTPACK MTB RACE SERIES

Mountain Biking is growing rapidly on the mid north coast of NSW and there are plenty of great trails to ride. In fact, the trails are so good and the people are so friendly that in 2010 the GNaTPACK series was formed. GNaTPACK (the G is silent) is an accronym for the seven clubs that are involved in the series being:

• Grafton
• Nambucca
• Taree
• Port Macquarie
• Armidale
• Coffs Harbour
• Kempsey

The series is held between April and September with each club hosting a race of it's choosing - each round attracts between 90 and 120 riders. Series points are allocated for each round and there are categories to cover all riders including the all important juniors. Each club takes great pride in preparing their tracks and putting on a great show for the visitors. The series is a great introduction to new trails and a way to meet other cool riders. Plus the racing is fast and close. For more informaiton on GNaTPACK check out the Refusenix website.