Full Moon Murwillumbah rail trail

The FIFTH ride of a series of 6 consecutive rides.
Please register for each separate ride.

Summary of the whole tour
Thanks for considering this tour. FYI - The dates are outside NSW school holidays, NSW public holidays and coincide with a full moon. ALSO you are asked to provide a mobile phone number so that we can set up a WHATS APP group for use before and during the tour.
TRANSPORT: You are responsible-for your transport to and from the rides. NB There is a train to Casino but you will need to BOX your bike then get to Murwillumbah from Casino (buses only). Some of us may have space on vehicle racks. Contact fellow attendees to organise.
ACCOMMODATION: You are responsible-for your accommodation. There are various motels, pubs and caravans parks to choose from as well as short stay options (Stayz, Air BnB, etc) in both Casino and Murwillumbah or nearby locales. You are urged to book and confirm accommodation early.
SUGGESTED TIMETABLE:
Travel to Casino. Suggestion: Depart Sydney Monday 4 August – Drive to Casino NSW (approx 8 hours non-stop via Pacific Highway).
Check into your accommodation in/near Casino and get ready for a ride the next day.
Rides 1 and 2 start / finish in CASINO - need accom in / near Casino for at least 2 nights (Mon 4 and Tues 5)
Ride 1: Casino - Lismore return. Tuesday 5 August
Ride 2: Rambaldinis Road loop. Wed 6 August 3 hour ride in the morning. After the ride, pack up and travel to Murwillumbah (90 minute drive / 5 hour bike ride)
Wed 6 Aug. Check into your accommodation in Murwillumbah and get ready for a ride the next day.
ALL other rides start and finish in MURWILLUMBAH - need accom in / near Mur’bah for at least 4 or maybe 5 nights if attending all rides (i.e. Wed 6, Thurs 7, Fri 8, Sat 9 and maybe Sun 10)
Ride 3 – Thurs 7 August - Fernvale and rail trail loop
Ride 4 – Fri 8 August – Tyalgum loop
Ride 5 – Sat 9 August – Full moon ride + dinner from approx. 5pm.
Free time during the day (suggested day rides available).
Ride 6 – Sun 10 August – Urliup road loop. (Returns early afternoon, so enough time to pack and depart)

This specific ride: A LATE START - approx 5pm.
Take it easy till late afternoon. Go for a ride of your own (suggeted routes available) or go shopping, visit the excellent nearby regional art gallery or nearby villages, etc, etc.

Tentatively, we will meet at Murwillumbah train station at 4.45pm for 5.00 pm start. TBC closer to the day.
About 40 klms (total) ride out and back along the rail trail - possibly in company with 'Mur'bah Mooners' group (TBC). Start in daylight and return in moon light. NB you MUST have good bicycle lights for this ride for the 2 tunnels & the return trip after sunset.
90 minute sedate ride to Mooball pub where we will have a relaxed dinner then return along the rail trail, hopefully with lots of bright moonlight along the way.

Bring spare tube, tools and pump. Water. Money for your meals and drinks.