North Coast schools, grab the crew and let’s hit the trails for the North Coasts favourite, shredfest!
This race is for high school students, fostering a love for cycling in a fun and friendly environment. Experience the thrill of competition with 3 timed stages and 5 runs per track to find your fastest time per track.
The three distinct tracks catering to different abilities, riders can find their flow and challenge themselves at their own pace. With a focus on endurance, speed, and technical skills, there’s a track for everyone – the Academy is the perfect stepping stone into the world of mountain biking.
Riders compete for grade-based category podium positions for girls and boys – Year 7+8 (Junior), Year 9+10 (Intermediate) and Year 11+12 (Senior). Racers also earn points for their school, competing for the Champion School title. The flexible format, with no strict start orders, allows for a relaxed and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Held on Fridays, these events not only provide exciting racing experiences but also engage youth in healthy outdoor recreation. Rocky Trail ensures a smooth and enjoyable event for everyone, making it easy for schools to participate.
Rocky Trail understands the needs of schools, teachers, and parents. Our team of experienced professionals ensures a smooth and well-organised event, making it easy for educators to plan and for students to simply enjoy the ride.
Join us for a day of friendly competition, school spirit, and creating memories together.
New to Academy racing, check out the Event Guide for everything you need to know. Jump on our Venue Guide for location and parking info. Hit the Stages Guide for info on all the tracks.
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9:00am-1:30pm
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Tracks Guide
The speed test is the SHIMANO track which starts from inside the race village and heads down the very popular “King Brown” trail. Its a super fast and flowy trail that hugs the contour of the hill. Plenty of table tops and flowy berms guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s dial.
1.2 Km dropping 50m
The pedaly track will be BOMBER. Starting from the bottom of the SHIMANO Track, you’ll head into “Yeah Nah” and “Dammit” trail which is a fast flowy down into some epic climbing switchbacks. Sharp turn left and trail runs up “Blind Colab” to finish at opposite the SENDY finish.
1.2km long drops 20m climbs 25m
The technical track will be SENDY. Starting in the on the “Intermediate” line in the skills park then into the ever popular jumpy descent “Western adventures of Bob Molcam”. 1.4km long and dropping 55m
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Event Guide
Everything you need to know!
Essential Links
- Academy Event Guide
- Academy Rules
- Photo Links
- Volunteer
- Download Teachers Guide
Categories & Entry
We are racing on the home trails of the Woolgoolga Mountain Bike Club (WMTBC) in the beautiful Wedding Bells State Forest in Woolgoolga.
Rocky Trail Entertainment works closely with the local clubs and land owners or venue managers to make sure each event has the lowest environment impact as possible. We also donate a portion per riders entry fee to the club to help them further develop the trails.
The Schedule
The following is the standard schedule.
All participants must adhere to the 8:50 AM briefing time.
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Event Village & Registration Open | |
| 8:50 AM | Compulsory Rider Briefing | The safety code word will be announced here. |
| 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Race Runs | Timed runs begin across the three stages. |
| 1:30 PM | Last Race Run | All timed runs must be completed. |
| 1:45 PM | Podium Presentations* | Individual and Overall Champion School awards. |
The following schedule applies to both 1 & 2 day events.
The Event Hub and Parking is located at the top of Stuarts Road at fourways junction.
Stuarts Road is two way with NO PARKING allowed and caution around cyclist.
Parking will be located in the large quarry area due West of the Event Hub, approx. 500m.
Please follow the directions of event staff when entering the venue and park as directed.
Please make sure your vehicle is parked considerately and does not impact access to the event center or trails.
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Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- Update AC & SF webpages for Woolgoolga
- Need bike support during the event – local operator Archie Cole will be on site to help with any repairs
Some of our awesome event partners will be showcasing their products throughout the event.
Stay tuned for an updated list of what we’ll have on offer.
We will have a coffee and food van on site throughout the event to keep you suitably fed and caffeinated!
Woolgoolga MTB Club will be operating a BBQ on Friday
Poppys Coffee will also be onsite across all 3 days
Stay tuned for an updated list of what we’ll have on offer.
Enter promo code RT2025 in the I have a promo code section to get your special discount!
