Welcome to the 2026 Brisbane Schools Comp at Mt Cotton!
Welcome back to the start line, riders. Today, your grit is going to be tested as much as your gear. From technical rock gardens to high-speed flow, these three tracks are designed to separate the riders from the legends. The lines are chosen, the stakes are high—which school is going to outwork, outride, and outlast the rest?
Virtual Rider Briefing
Brisbane Schools Comp is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Mt Cotton Mountain Bike Trails for the 2nd QLD Rocky Trail Academy of 2026!
The Rocky Trail Academy Format
- Competition will consist of 3 timed sections.
- Tracks have been designed to test a variety of skills, including endurance, speed and technical ability.
- Riders may ride each timed section up to 5 times on each track with their fastest time counting.
- Combined best times will be combined for the overall result for each rider.
- Riders earn points for school on each track
- Bonus points awarded for 1st to 4th on each track
- Podiums will be awarded for the top 3 riders in each category, and Champions school.
Emergency Contacts
- Race Director – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
- Event Director – Jo Parker 0424 955 332
Venue & Dates
Dates Friday 15 May 2026
Venue 1 Karingal Rd, Mount Cotton QLD 4165, Australia
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Access to Event Hub and trails will be from the Karingal Scout Park entry – access via Mount Cotton Road turn into Karingal Road, proceed to the front entrance of the Scout Park and follow the directions of our event staff, following orange signs to our site – Robs Kitchen
If you are dropping off students please park and unload at the top of the hill as directed by our marshals. If you need to drive to the event center please be aware that you may not be able to leave until after 9:00am.
All school transport options including coaches, coasters etc must park at the top of the hill and unload. Our parking marshal will show you exactly where to park your vehicles and trailers. Please allow time for your riders to unload and ride to the event center.
ALL RIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARK AND SETUP WITHIN THE SCOUT PARK NOT ALONG WEST MOUNT COTTON ROAD.
All event services including registration, medical, timing, food, coffee, toilets will be located at the bottom.
Volunteers
We encourage volunteering and we need your help! – Parent or teacher volunteers required on the day. Roles include rovering bike and course marshalling.
Register Now for your shift – Link
Bring a Bike or chair, jumper and sunscreen, wear walking shoes and prepare a loud cheering voice to encourage the kids out on track. Come and have a great day in the outdoors!
We need 5-6 marshal spots for each time slot (9am until 10.30, 10:30 to Midday, Midday to 1.30pm)
Weather Forecast
Cloudy skies with a low chance of rain on the day. Temps mid 14c to 24c.
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.
See the Event Guide for a detailed schedule including practice and presentation times.
*Medals and Sendy Gift Vouchers presented to 1-2-3 podium place getters in each male and female category.
Food & Refreshments
Food, Coffee & Refreshments will be provided by these awesome local businesses:
The team from Colorado coffee will be on site all weekend!
The team from Moreton Bay Colleges will be hosting a bbq on site – yummy burgers, sanga sandwiches, cold drinks and snacks
Event Services
- Unisex toilets on site
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Bike support in case of a mechanical – see Sam from Bayside Bicycles
- Music and live race updates
- Professional First Aid
Bike Support
Bike support will be provided by Sam from Bayside Bicycles
Race Tracks
“Escalade” has become a favoured climb track but it’s origins was as a descent. Time to return to the original… Then cross the main fire road and drop into “Powerful Howl” which is great fun. Designed for adaptive cycles means the track is wide but this deceives the inexperienced to believing lines aren’t still important for fast. 1.7km and 105m vertical drop.
Back to using the ever popular “Shenanigans” as our technical test. 1.3km long descending 80m.
“Cotton Canyon Part 1” offers riders a gradual descent where a strong pedal will find the fastest rider.
Liaisons To Starts
- No towing or shuttling permitted at anytime during racing
- Follow our orange “Neutral To Start” signs from the event hub to ride to the start of all of our trails
- To return to the event hub after completing your runs please follow our orange “Neutral To Event Hub” signs
Rocky Trail Academy Guide
race format
Volunteer
Teachers Guide
Race rules
Insurance
This is an Auscycling sanctioned event with all registered riders and volunteers covered under Public Liability/Personal Accident
Got A Question?
If you have any questions prior to the event, drop us an email at ride@rockytrailentertainment.com or click the green messaging button at the bottom of your screen. Our team is on site throughout the event so don’t hesitate to hit any of us up as we’re here to help!
