The Dirty Buff 2024

The fourth edition gravel ride is brought to you by the Macksville Cycle Club. Like the "Ride Around The River", only dirty!

The 3 distances feature different grades of gravel road. The 35km route is fantastic gravel roads ideal for nearly any bike running 30mm or better tyres, "grade 2 gravel". The longer 70 and 95km routes are more challenging with forestry roads incorporated into the route. Some of these roads are quite technical and to be sure the wider the tyre you run the easier it will be! 33mm tyres are probably the minimum for the technical forestry sections, it might be considered "grade 3.5 gravel" (check out https://youtu.be/RIHiiTBk6K8 to see what we mean by 'grade').

See some of the route on this short video on our facebook page showing some of the roads and scenery we ride past.

The routes will be well signed however riders should familiarise themselves with the routes, especially the 2 longer distances. Route maps are available on the Facebook page. Please note that while the roads are 'quiet' in this area, this is NOT a closed road event riders will need to follow all road rules.

All cyclists will be welcome to participate in the Dirty Buff, but please note we need to declare the event finished by 1pm and external support won't be available for riders on the course after this time.

Cashless (only) entries will be taken on the day, but not after 8am.

Other things to do after the ride:

Check out the Buffalo Farm (the gelato is awesome!), picnic at Cedars reserve (off the longer routes) or at the Unkya Reserve at the start-finish.

By registering I accept the advertisement and the organizer's exclusion of liability of any damage. I will not enforce a claim neither upon the organizer nor upon the supporting companies and their agents because of damage that could arise by participating. I declare I am physically fit and capable of safely participating in this event. I agree that my given information may be used by the promoter. I assure that my information is correct as required. Refunds are subject to the Event Refund Policy as listed in the email receipt.

By registering I accept AusCyclingTerms & Conditions of Membership and understand that if I do not currently hold LIFESTYLE or RACE ALL DISCIPLINE Membership with AusCycling, I will be supplied with a Temporary Membership as part of my entry fee.

I hereby state that I have read / will read and will strictly abide by all ride conditions as stated in all marketing materials.

All participants are reminded that gravel cycling can be considered a dangerous sport, and whilst all reasonable care is taken by the event organizers and officials when organizing this event, all participating cyclists have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care by adhering to the road rules and any other conditions imposed by Police and or officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned.