Mountain biking has proved a popular sport for young and old, the competitive and the weekend traveller.
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Now a passionate group of people are coming together in an effort to launch the sport in Tenterfield.
Kerri Hampton has been part of a group of people putting together a proposal to develop mountain biking trails in town.
The idea has been popular and now Hampton and a few keen locals are coming together this Saturday to form a club.
"There is an enormous amount of people who are already riding bikes in Tenterfield and also people who are coming to town are bringing their bikes more than ever to ride," Hampton said.
"Hence the need to not only coincide with the potential trails coming to town, if we can secure federal government funding in time, it was born out of the fact we knew so many people were already riding in the area.
"And also to create a sense of unity in the community.
"With the drought and fire we are sensing a need that we need community spirit."
The idea is already gathering momentum.
"I know for a fact, we have set up a private Facebook group and we have got 40 people in five days which is terrific," Hampton said.
Tenterfield provides the perfect landscape for mountain biking with hills, dirt roads and surrounding bushland.
Hampton also emphasised the local trails won't just cater for those looking for competition.
"The mountain bike club won't just appeal to mountain bikers, we want it to appeal to biking and cycling in general," she said.
"It is a really good way to unite young demographics to unite young people to the older people."
The meeting this Saturday will be held at the Old Tenterfield Church on the Cnr of Logan and High St Tenterfield from 3pm to 5pm.
"All ages and skill sets welcome to discuss the name of the club, positions within the club, the future direction of the club, how this club will play a part in potentially bringing Mountain Bike Trails to Tenterfield as part of a new project that has been happening behind the scenes with some proactive locals, Tenterfield Shire Council and the State Government," Hampton said.