Fat Tyre Fun Ride

Are you sick of all your regular haunts, keen to test yourself with some fat tyre fun? Then catch the train to Wyong Train Station and head west to Ourimbah state forest for some of the best mountain biking Australia has to offer.

Along the way

This ride will require a mountain bike as it is an off road ride however from Wyong Train Station to the Ourimbah State Forest entrance you cycle on the road.

For more information and advice on entering the Ourimbah State Forest visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests

Hazards

1. Keep to road shoulders

2. Ensure that you have spare tubes, tyres and a pump

3. Be aware that state forests are worksites and heavy vehicles may frequent trails

4. Check fire reports before riding

5. Check for track maintenance schedule at www.131500.info to ensure a smooth journey

6. Read all signs prior to entering forest

Mountain Bikers Code of Ethics

1. Advise someone of your whereabouts

2. Ride on open trails only

3. Leave only tyre tracks

4. Take your rubbish with you

5. Control your bike and ensure you give way to forests vehicles

7. Beware of animals especially snakes

8. Watch out for kangaroos at dawn/dusk

9. Carry sufficient water & a first aid kit