Welcome to the Gold Coast Schools Comp at Nerang
We’ve got an awesome event lined up for you, are you ready to absolutely send it?
We have three epic tracks for you to test your skills, endurance, speed and technical ability, which school will dominate this year?
Virtual Rider Briefing
Gold Coast Schools Comp is proudly supported by these amazing partners:
Event Essentials
Friday 20 June 2025, 9:00am – 1:30pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Nerang Mountain Bike Park for our next QLD Rocky Trail Academy event of 2025!
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 20 March 2026
Venue Nerang Velodrome, Hope Street, Nerang QLD, Australia
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The Event Hub and Parking will be located on in the Gold Coast Cycle Centre.
Vehicles will access from Hope St.
Parking will be around the edge of the Crit Track and, In the scout precinct.
Marshals will be on hand to assist with parking.
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
Great winter racing conditions – Low of 11c 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.
*Medals and Sendy Gift Vouchers presented to 1-2-3 podium place getters in each male and female category.
Food & Refreshments
Coffee – local vendor Besito will be onsite ready to pour your favourite Hot drink on a winters day. The Crew from Hillcrest College serving the BBQ with Bacon and Egg rolls, Burgers and Cold drinks
Event Services
- Bike support will be available on site – Paul from Astroboy Mechanical services will help with any last minute bike issues
- Registration Tent with live timing, merch and race info
- Music and live race updates
- Toilets available on site
- Professional First Aid
TREK Tech Support
The crew from the local TREK Ashmore bike store will be at the race! All bikes should arrive at the event “race-ready” and it’s always a good idea to bring any bike-specific spare parts, but the TREK team can assist with mechanical issues on the day.
We’re thrilled to announce that the local TREK bike store will provide neutral bike support for all students at Rocky Trail Academy events!
TREK’s dedication to quality and fostering a love for cycling perfectly aligns with our mission to get more juniors out on bikes. This hands-on support by the Trek crew on the day we can ensure that every student can focus on the ride, build confidence, and enjoy the thrill of healthy competition.
Event Partners
Some of our awesome event partners will be showcasing their products throughout the event.
Race Tracks
See the Tracks Guide for map and detailed trail information
Shimano Track
Shimano Track will test a riders ability to hold and manage speed. It will use the new “Casuarina Adventure loop Descent” into the last section of “Pete’s”. 2km long and drops 90m.
Bomber Track
Bomber is the pedal test using the original “Casuarina” loop and including the “800m Extension”. 1.6km long and raises 25m and drops 20m.
Sendy Track
The Technical test will be Sendy. Hitting “Three Hills” from the “Barneys” intersection watch for the roots and rocky drops then enjoy the jumps and pumps at the bottom. 1.4km and dropping 75m
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!
