Big boys and their motor bike toys will be out in force for the Big Boys' Trail Ride at Trotter's Gorge next month.
Already, organisers of the event, to raise funds for Waitaki Rural Fire, are getting inquiries, particularly from many of the 420 who took part last year.
This year, organisers expect they will reach the maximum number of 500, "weather willing", for the day's event on Sunday, October 17, starting at 9am from a signposted farm on the Katiki straight, organiser Dave Laughton said yesterday.
Last year's ride was the inaugural event, and attracted a big turnout despite about five days of rain beforehand.
The main trail covers about 20km of farm land and then about 30km of forest and bush in Trotter's Gorge.
There is also a "pee wee trail" for junior riders.
While there is no age limit for those who ride the main trail, they should have some expertise and off-road bikes to match, he said.
Last year's event raised $8000 and this year the profit will also go to new equipment for rural fire brigades.
Participants register on the day.
The $45 entry also includes a barbecue lunch.
