..,  from the Rimutaka Rail Trail through tunnels and gully's, to finish in Eastbourne on Sunday.

The RaboPlus Big Coast fits neatly in the very healthy mountain bike events market in New Zealand - a multi day mountain bike ride aimed at families - a perfect opportunity for MTB enthusiasts to share their love (and the rare weekend!) with their family and mates!

All meals are provided, thanks to the Featherston and Wainuiomata Lions clubs, local Scout groups, and the NZ Resilience Trust. On Saturday night there will be a fantastic BBQ meal, massages for sore muscles, a bar for adults, and Featherston band Deaf Lemon will make sure you have your dancing shoes on. Greg & Kieran from BikeNZ will be leading the charge for Frisbee, cricket and volleyball challenges! Friends and family can join riders at the camp for $30, including dinner and entertainment.

The trails are that perfect mix of doable for the beginner, and challenging for those wanting to test themselves, but you will have to be moderately fit, covering 50km's both days.  All meals and equipment transport are provided - it really couldn't be easier to get out and enjoy the ride! Remember it's not a race, and no times will be recorded.

There will be heaps of prizes to give out thanks to Avanti-Plus Lower Hutt and Ground Effect. Three recreational mountain bikes will be drawn at the event, and Ground Effect will be kitting some lucky winners in $2000 worth of their awesome gear! 

Riders can sign-up online until 12pm Friday at www.bikenz.org.nz/bigcoast/.