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April 21-22, 2012

Suzuki Trail Blazer | April 21-22, 2012

Trail Blazer is the North Island's most popular trail ride series. The events are run in the Tahorakuri pine forest on the banks of the Waikato River. The Taupo based ride attracts around 600 riders who enjoy the big berms on the flowing graded trails, free draining soil (can ride when wet), mega traction, great parking, awesome kids tracks, great hot food and espresso coffee. 

Saturday – South SideTe Toke Road

Sunday – North Side off SH 5

Featuring over 100km of flowing forestry trails on pumice terrain. Awesome berms and mega traction!  90% graded by bulldozer every month. All weather rideable. Trails also include single track and NEW EXPERT ONLY sections.

Directions: The forest is located on State Highway 5 (The Taupo to Rotorua Road), around 20 minutes drive from Taupo or 40 minutes from Rotorua.  Look for Epic Events signs & arrows.

Tracks Saturday: kids grass, kid’s forest, Novice 6km, Middle 12km, Long 33km.

Tracks Sunday: kids grass, kid’s forest, Novice 6km, Middle 10km and 40km Long trail.

Suitable for all abilities 2 and 4 wheelers.

Registration: From 8.30am.  Tracks open 9:30am to 3pm.

Entry: On the day by cash or cheque. Daily Prices: Adults $45, Kids (15 years or under) $25, Families with kids 15 yrs or under $100 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Weekend Adults $80, Kids $40, Families $180.

Fire Extinguishers: Are compulsory for the red arrowed trails and can be bought on the day for $30.