Welcome to the 2026 Darling Downs Schools Comp, Toowoomba!
We’ve got an epic day lined up for you all at Mount Lofty!
We have four awesome tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
Virtual Rider Briefing
This Rocky Trail Academy is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
Friday 5th June, 2026, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Toowoomba’s Mt Lofty Mountain Bike Park for our third 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
Venue & Dates
Dates Friday 5 June 2026
Venue Amos Road Trailhead, Amos Road, Mount Lofty QLD, Australia
Open in Google MapsParking Information
Parking at the event center entrance is not permitted and is reserved for pickup and drop off only.
- Event parking is situated approx. 600m along Amos Road, look for the flags and signage into the private property.
- Please follow the directions of our event staff and park only where directed.
Parking for school buses/trailers and team tent managers will be allowed in the drop off zone or onsite. Secure your space now as spots are limited via email jo@rockytrailentertainment.com
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 temps ranging from a low of 6c overnight to a high of 14-16c.
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!
Coffee vendor – Colorado Coffee – onsite from dawn ready to serve you the best coffee in the region.
Food vendor – A community group will run a BBQ with hearty burgers, sausage sandwiches and cold drinks of offer.
REMINDER – No potable water on site, please bring sufficient supply as we have limited water on site.
Event Services
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
- Bike mechanic support – the team from Iride Toowoomba will be on site across all 3 days for the last minute issues and repairs.
Race Tracks
Sendy Track
SENDY – The Technical track is “Turkey” finishing just above the event hub. 2.2km long and dropping 150m
Bomber Track
BOMBER – The Pedal track includes will use the “Roller Cat” climb and “Calibre” descent. 1.3km long and 30m change of elevation.
Shimano Track
SHIMANO – The Flow track will be “Highlife” which is one of the classic Jubilee tracks with excellent flow and speed. 1.7km long and dropping 130m.
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!
