SCUM WOMENS ADVENTURE RIDE! 

Sunday 27 July, MOGO

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE RIDE!

Weve put a new spin on our socials rides. We're exploring and sharing an adventure together! You don't need to be a member of SCUM to participate in our socials rides however you do need to join our governing body, Auscycling - see all the info you need below.

When: Sunday 27 July 2025

Where:  Mogo Mountain Bike Trails https://mogotrails.com.au/

Different to our previous rides, this not a guided ride.  It is a ride with like-minded mtb women for a few hours to explore and have fun at a new destination  https://mogotrails.com.au/plan-your-ride/

Schedule:

·         Leave Nowra at 07:00 (it takes about 1hr 45mins to get there). 

·         Convoy if you like, and pick up anyone on the way through if we have racks to carry

                       multiple bikes.

·        09:00 meet at the Main Trailhead carpark, Mogo Village

·        Ride Start around 09:30 and finish midday

·        Lunch, then head home.

Committing to the Ride:

Please confirm your attendance no later than Thursday 24 July.  Join the SCUM Women’s What’s App chat if you’re not already on the chat, then find the event and  select YES.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BUVKpjPaNkM5gGFcmJRk1G

How to Get There

Head South, go through Milton, Ulladulla, and Batemans Bay.  Mogo township is 10 mins south of Batemans Bay.  Drive through Mogo, go left just before the bridge onto Tomakin Road, then next left into Main Trailhead carpark.  NB: The toilets are on the right of Tomakin Road before you turn left into carpark.  Green/Easy and Blue/Intermediate trails are accessible from this carpark. https://mogotrails.com.au/getting-there/

About Mogo Mtb Trails:

·    No matter where you go on the trails, be prepared for some decent climbing. But you will be well rewarded with plenty of fun flowy decents! NB:  Starting at main trail head makes an easier intro into fun blue & green runs.

·    The trail network has mobile phone coverage.

·    Download the Trailforks App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trailforks-offline-bike-maps/id987986743.

Safety:

Ride with a buddy if you’re not familiar with the trails, always the best option, and it makes the adventure so much more fun as you explore them together. Make sure you have your buddy’s mobile number as well.

Download the Emergency Plus App https://apps.apple.com/au/app/emergency-plus/id691814685 to pinpoint and accurately communicate locations using the three random code words at the bottom of trail signposts.

What to bring:

Water bottles, hydration vest or pack & some snacks to throw down on the trail

A functional well maintained mountain bike

A standards appproved helmet and appropriate protective riding gear (eg. riding gloves, cycle or sturdy shoes, sunglasses, cycling kit or suitable clothing that provides adequate coverage.

Basic repair and tool kit 

Sunscreen and mozzie repellant

At least a "Lifestyle" AusCycling Membership* (you can take advantage of the Free 4 week trial - or join at any level, more details here - please bring along details on the day

What if it rains?: 

If it's looking like is going to be messy or if it's bucketing down, we will definitely make a call - watch our Social Pages (Facebook/Insta)  

# The club's goal is to cater to all riders with our social rides but we can't cater to all riders with every ride. Each social ride will target different riders, trails etc so that over the course of the year all riders will be catered too.

*An AusCycling membership (at least Lifestyle) is a requirement for all of our Social Rides.  Not a member, simply head to the AusCycling Website and take advantage of their FREE 4-week trial. Full details available on the AusCycling Website.

All SCUM events, including social events are weather permitting ... watch our social media pages (Facebook and/or Insta) for last minute changes or updates. Yep, we keep an eye on the weather.

More on the Social Scene

Social Rides are a great way to introduce yourself & others to Mountainbiking (pic - some of the Husky Christmas riders).

SCUM has a number of dedicated Social Rides that are open to riders of all abilities. Riders must however hold an AusCycling licence (i.e. be members), see our Membership Page for all the details.

On a Social Ride you'll find some new tracks and/or become better accustomed to the SCUM trails. One thing for sure is that you'll have loads of fun and you'll have met some other MTB riders that are keen to ride again.  Check out our calendar for full details. 

One trail that frequents our Social Calendar is Cabbage Tree Lane. Where's Cabbage Tree Lane?  This is the easiest trail to get to, click here for a google map link to the trail head.  Cabbage Tree Lane is a great all abilities trail, it's quite flat and has multiple trail length options (i.e. 2.5km, 6km, 9.5km) ... if you want to be challenged more you can simply go faster.

Cabbage Tree Lane can hold a lot of water after rain, be mindful of this when planning your ride, especially after a bit of wet.  If it looks to wet to ride then it probably is.