3rd time lucky for SCAR - mostly

After 2 previous reschedules due to significant weather events in 2024, SCAR finally happened!

Almost in BarringtonBLITZ fashion, only days before the start, the prerun was warm and sunny, even Gandin Gully was dry.

Then it happened! a forecast for solid rain with a constantly moving daily target and rain fall predicted of up to 80mm.

With a hint of anxiety, constant monitoring of the radar, some slight reroutes allowed us to avoid most of it on Day1 and 2, then after heavy rain and strong winds late in the night, Day3 was called off, which turned out to be a very smart decision. 

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There was a new addition to TeamRisi, so the pressure is off Mick (for a while)

The Coota Boys put on a show, with the Adventures of Skidmark and Scrape!

• Triumph tyre pressure monitors need some tweaking.

• KTM's can cover a lot of ground at a 4 way intersection in the bush.

• Trail lunches trump cafe's.

• Nordens can launch off embankments and leave alloy breadcrumbs on bitumen.

• Stu is a good shot.

• Fridge slides can eat fingers.

• GPS zoom buttons are your friend.

• Helping mates with wet weather gear, what goes on tour, stays on tour.

• Aussie Enduro legend Chris Cater is the king of 'Dad Jokes'

There's just so many memories created in just 2 days, it would be impossible to list them all.....

Changes ahead for SCAR

For 5 years SCAR has delivered superb BigBike trails on the NSW Southcoast, along with some serious weather events too.

2026 will see lots of new trails, new start and finish locations and a deeper look in to the magic of the NSW southern region.

With the addition of the 2Day BatemansBLITZ, riders will have the opportunity to enjoy all the existing trails of previous SCAR Rides and much more of the NSW Southcoast.