Trail Bike Rides
Dates and times
We put all dates and times for our trail bike rides on silver bullet at www.silverbullet.co.nz.
Rides are generally every second Sunday during daylight savings months. Adults $20, Children $10 9.30pm - 4.00pm.
Tracks
Karamu Trail Track was originally an off-road trail bike track open once a month to the public from the mid 1980's until the mid 1990’s.
The tracks are remembered and talked about by many veteran riders who rode with David Smith and the “Smith boys”. In response to demand we opened up the tracks again in 2006 for people who would like to experience our extraordinary and unique purpose-built tracks.
Beginner riders and children are welcome and will enjoy the specially designed novice track and like the advanced riders will be able to enjoy some challenging terrain. Children will need to be supervised by their parent or other adult, and other riders are always willing to assist when needed
(We don't hire trail bikes - you must bring your own!)
Experience one of the tracks first hand….
Below is a YouTube link to a video made by a Karamu Trail Track dirt bike rider in 2007, with a camera attached to his helmet. The rider is superbly experienced and going on the advanced “Mens” track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHlRifENh58
Tracks
- A Experienced (Mens)
- B Intermediate (Boys)
- C Learners (Children and beginners)
Learners Track
This is a shortish track that is close to the carparking area and is reserved for anyone who wants to learn to ride without the fear of being mixed in with the experienced riders. Parents are welcome to accompany their learner children.
Sunday Rides
- Sign-in at farm entrance from 9.00am
- Ride starts at 9.30am
- Tracks close at 4.00pm
Twilight Rides
There are currently no regular twilight rides. Waipa council has declined to issue twilight ride consent due to a nearby lifestyle block complaints. We have therefore returned to our popular fortnightly Sunday rides.
- Sign in and tracks open from 4.30pm
- Tracks close at 8.30pm
Price
Day rides
- Adults 16+ $20
- Children $10
Twilight Rides
- Adults 16+ $20
- Children $10
Since it is hard to tell the age of children, some form of ID will be required, such as their school student ID, otherwise adults price will be charged. For obviously young children (under 10) ID will not be required.
Spectators free
No EFTPOS – Cash or Cheque only. Prepay by internet banking.
Facilities
- Flush toilets
- Changing rooms
- Plenty of parking