Question 1

What happens if COVID-19 Government Restrictions affect my booking?

Accepted Answer

We offer FULL refunds if Government Restrictions due to COVID-19 affects your booking.  Alternatively we will work with you to reschedule your tour or put the funds as a credit towards future ride.

Question 2

What riding gear do I bring?

Accepted Answer

All of it. To state the obvious, all of these items are mandatory when trail riding: Helmet, goggles, gloves, bike boots, knee guards, body armour and camelbak.
 
More and more riders these days have knee braces and neck protection too. Look at the weather forecast and pack accordingly remembering it can be very unpredictable.
 
Dress in layers so that you’re comfortable, then remove layers as you warm up. In the colder months we recommend a good riding jacket with removable sleeves. Come around 3pm it can get cold in the shadows of the high country. If in doubt, carry a wind and water proof shell.
 
You can utilise the support vehicle for a jacket - If it’s not a cold morning, put it in the support vehicle in case you want it after lunch – or vice versa.
 
If it is going to be cold and wet, under gloves is a good idea – surgical/latex gloves! It is good to bring a number of gloves, say 2 pair each day. Carry some in your back pack and change them when cold/wet.

Question 3

Is Rec Rego OK?

Accepted Answer

It is normally ok. We do cross over and use the odd road in and out of a town but normally avoid it. Rec Rego is welcomed at your own risk.

Question 4

I have more than one bike – which should I bring?

Accepted Answer

The more “enduro” oriented. Some two strokes don’t like the altitude, but anything will fuel injection is best. Most prefer four strokes on the big destination rides.

Question 5

What fuel do you supply?

Accepted Answer

98 octane when available (most of the time), but sometimes it has to be 95.

Question 6

My bike only makes it 80km on a tank!

Accepted Answer

We can go around 100kms to refuel, so carry a fuel cell of 1 litre. An hour down the track you can pop that in and milk any other bikes that do good mileage too.

Question 7

Do I need linen or a towel etc? What else?

Accepted Answer

No. Everywhere we stay supplies linen and a towel. Bring an overnight bag for multi-day destination rides with your toiletries and any other personal items like an ipod, ear-plugs, or favourite pillow if you’re fussy.

Question 8

How is my gear transported?

Accepted Answer

On our destination rides it is important that you only pack your essentials! A small enclosed trailer takes our gear the long way around. It does not have the room for gear bags! Just your toiletries, a change of clothes and bike specific spares. Don’t over do it.

Question 9

How do I pay my balance $ ?

Accepted Answer

You will be prompted to pay your balance through our online booking system 30 days out from your tour.  To make alternative arrangements with direct debit or cash payments contact us.

Question 10

What tyres do I run?

Accepted Answer

New, or near new tyres. If doing three days or more start with new… Any quality brand, but DON’T RUN A SOFT TERRAIN!

Question 11

What gearing do I run?

Accepted Answer

Close to factory gearing is good on most enduro bikes, but quite often bikes are geared too tall to suit high speeds if they’re more road or trail. A bike that can sit on 70-80kph for longer sections (10+ mins) is good. If your bike can get to 120kph, it’s too tall.

Question 12

What's the hardest part?

Accepted Answer

Doing the big ride, especially concentrating all day. Pace yourself, don’t push it and keep you chin up, that’s half the battle won.

Question 13

What if I'm not good enough?

Accepted Answer

We are here to take you on a great ride, not break you. Many riders at lunch after 3+ hours in the saddle have had enough, so if you want to follow the Support Vehicle the long easy way home that’s fine. If there’s room on the SV you could even load up – but don’t rely on it. We try to save the hardest tracks for near home, so if you don’t want to do it you can head in for a shower.

Question 14

Does anyone get hurt?

Accepted Answer

Of course they do, it’s the nature of our sport. In MBMA’s first 18 years (2003-2021) we have had seven helicopters plus numerous ambulances and hospital calls. All seven chopper rides recovered and have ridden bikes again since. Wear all your gear, ride responsibly and get an ambulance subscription! *We have an ambulance donation tin – It is $5 per crash.

Question 15

Can I roll up in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Tours are cost with accommodation the night prior & breakfast. This ensures everyone is there ready to ride in the morning with few hold ups.

Question 16

Can I bring my bike spares?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but on destination tours limit what fills the trailer to necessities. We don’t need five socket sets.

Question 17

Can I stay another night?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would rather you rest than drive home. Most tours start and finish at Oberon Lodge. Please check availability with staff, it is likely to be F.O.C.

Question 18

What about booze & smokes?

Accepted Answer

Speak to staff about any order you need in the morning. If we are staying at Oberon Lodge you can bring an esky but there are kitchenettes with fridge.

Question 19

How do I dry wet gear?

Accepted Answer

Most of our stays have drying rooms, if not, speak to us for tips on how to get any wet gear dry.

Question 20

Do you hire bikes?

Accepted Answer

No, but we recommend Turnbull’s Dirt Bike Hire - https://www.turnbullshire.com.au/turnbulls-hire-dirt-bike-rentals/

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