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Katrina Thomas 07 Apr 2023

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Rural Riders Plan to expand next Summer

Rural Riders is about mountain biking for our rural community in Taupo, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Methven, Manawatu & Otago

While they round out this season with just a few more rides in the Central Otago they to say a big thank you to their national sponsors for helping them getting rural people out there mountain biking.

They look forward to growing with new regions for next summer.

The Rural Support Trust are looking forward to being involved next Summer.

Watch this space for more details!

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