Welcome to the 2026 Dandenong Schools Comp at Silvan!
We’ve got an epic day lined up in the fern gullies and eucalypts of the Dandenongs for the Season Finale in Victoria !
We have three epic tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
Event Essentials
Friday 24th April, 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Silvan Mountain Bike Park for the final VIC 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 24 April 2026
Venue Olinda Creek Road & Track 13, Olinda Victoria, Australia
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Traffic: Caution should be taken turning off Olinda Creek Rd into track 13 entry gate. A parking marshal will be at the turn off to assist with parking.
Event Registration and Hub will be located within the Silvan Mountain Bike Park on the fire break either sides of Track 13 approximately 500m from the turn off Olinda Creek Rd.
Parking: will be approximately 300m from the entrance off Olinda Creek Rd.
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
Perfect racing weather with no rain. Temps ranging from a low of 9c to a high of 23c
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.
* Sendy Gift Vouchers presented to 1-2-3 podium place getters in each male and female category.
Food & Refreshments
We will have a coffee and food van on site throughout the event to keep you suitably fed and caffeinated!
Food & Drink – Falafel off the Truck – ready for service from 7.30am
Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- Bike support proved by Zeke from Breakaway Suspensions – We have you covered for any last minute issues.
Race Tracks
Sendy Track
The technical track will be Sendy – “Downhill No.4” this classic track has fast bermed and flat corners, roots, logs and rock drops. Staying fast here will require technical skill. 1.1km long and drops 120m
Bomber Track
Pedal test will be Bomber – An adventure loop using “Bakers Dozen”. Approx 1km long, climbing 20m and dropping 50m.
Shimano Track
Speed test will be Shimano track – “Temple of Zoom”, is an awesome track that has every flow element a riders could ask for. Winner on this track will be the one who can maintain speed. 1.5km long and drops 140m
See the Tracks Guide for map and detailed trail information
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!
