Building resilience and life skills on rocky trails!
This event is part of the Rocky Trail Academy junior development program, sponsored by Shimano, Marzocchi and Sendy Gear and endorsed by AusCycling.
VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING
Read the full rider brief information below.
RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING
Back by popular demand. The Rocky Trail Academy Canberra is now returning and showcasing the Northern trails of Stromlo Mtb Park. On offer 3 great trails to test the skills of the riders whilst enjoying the spring racing conditions.
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 Track Guide for info on all the tracks. Our team has been on-site and have provided some more information about the race day – scroll down for the detailed Rider Briefing.
Key things to remember:
- EVENT FORMAT: 3 timed race tracks from 9am – 1:30pm offering a balanced skillset challenge and a rewarding experience for all – from “park rats” to inexperienced riders and already racing kids. Competition will consist of 3 timed stages and neutral liaison rides: Endurance, Speed and Technical Skills. Parent and teacher marshalling and volunteering welcome! Please see the crew at registration to offer your assistance.
- Podiums will be awarded for the top 3 riders in each category, and Champions school ( Secondary)
Event services and facilities:
- Coffee/drinks will be served by the Gas Coffee brew crew from 7am
- Delicious food will be served by the SOOM SOOM Street Kitchen food truck crew – they will serve:
- Main: Taco (2 Tortillas per serve OR Rice Bowl to choose) – Flavours: Teriyaki Chicken ($16ea), Spicy Pork ($17ea) or Beef Bulgogi ($17)
- Snacks: Hot Dog ($7), Veg Spring Rolls ($9), Chips ($7), Hash Brown ($3)
- No bike support available on site. Please bring your own spare tubes and tools to keep your wheels rolling.
- School marquees are welcome to be setup in the Event Hub area. Email ride@rockytrailentertainment.com to secure a spot. Bus and Trailer parking available near the event hub.
- Four unisex toilets available on site.
Weather:
Perfect Racing conditions, cool start warming up to 17c. Sunny skies are expected.
Volunteers:
We encourage volunteering and we need your help! – Parent/teacher volunteers required on the day. Roles include bike and course marshalling. Add your name to the list at registration, or register via https://rockytrailentertainment.com/home/volunteering/ and we will create a roster on the day. 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)
Venue Information:
Address: Uriarra Rd, Denman Prospect ACT 2611, Australia – click here for Directions
Event Hub: Venue and Entry – Important: Uriarra Rd, Stromlo ACT 2611 – Western Carpark – Note: we are not based at the main Stromlo car park! – Access the event centre via Uriara Road – CLICK HERE FOR EXACT GOOGLE LOCATION of satellite car park.
The Event Hub will be located up the fire road at the intersection of Pork Barrel track and the start of the Double Dissolution track. Please follow the signs.
Race Course Description:
- SHIMANO – The Technical track – Starting on “Sunset Boulevard” the track cuts onto “pork Barrel” before finishing on “Slick Rock”. Length 1.1km and drops 80m
- BOMBER – The Flow track – Starts on Slick Rock before cutting onto “Pork Barrel” then dropping into “Double Dissolution”. Length 2.1km and dropping 120m
- SENDY – The Pedal track – “Party Down “Party Line” and back “After Party”. Length 1.6km down and up only 25m in vertical.
Schedule for the day:
Friday
- 7.30am – Registration opens
- 8.45am – Rider call up – compulsory safety briefing
- 9.00am – All tracks open for racing
- 1.30pm – Last race run
- 1.45pm – Presentation
- 2.00pm – Event closed
Course Marking:
- Course marking is a combination of Orange laminated A4 signs and bunting tape.
- Liaison stages (=untimed “up” to start trails) are marked with “Neutral to Start” and arrows signage
- On track riders must stay within the designated trail and are not allowed to cross bunting tape.
- Riders who are seen to shortcut race tracks will have timed runs removed from the result.
We can’t wait to see you smashing it! –
#rockytrailracer
#rockytrailacademy
What else is happening on the weekend?
Fox Superflow® riders arriving for the weekend event
All front trails are open. As always, we’re making this work for as many people as possible! See you at Stromlo, we can’t wait!
We can’t wait to see you smashing it! After the event we will provide links for you to access content from the race. Be sure to download them after the race and share your stories with eeeeeveryone using:
#ROCKYTRAILRACER #ROCKYTRAILACADEMY
We are guaranteed a great weekend and look forward to seeing you all here!
Emergency contacts:
Race Director – Martin Wisata 040 090 952
Event Manager – Ian Mortenson – 0413 386 249
About the Rocky Trail Academy Schools events
This popular schools comp with timed sections and multiple runs provides a fun racing experience for the next generations of mountain bikers. The Queensland season of Academies has been huge with over 300+ riders at each round. Chat to Jo at rego if you are interested to have your school involved in the planning.
The format was the brain-child of Bob Morris and Jo Parker, our National Event Managers, who looked to create a format that tested multiple skills of mountain biking, whilst challenging the skilled pinner and yet providing an opportunity for riders of all abilities to have a go. Courses are designed to have a flat pedal for XC riders to excel, a technical gravity track for the gravity pinners to shine, and a flow track for the funsters to speed down. The format duplicates our very popular Fox Superflow with 3 tracks, multiple runs, and live timing, in a social safe environment.
Watching the growth of schools offering Mountain Bike programs as a school sport just demonstrates the tremendous popularity of Mountain Biking in the community and the benefits to all. Jo Parker, strives to see #morekidsonbikes and #moregirlsonbikes.
With 20 Academies for 2024 it is going to be an epic year of school events. Subscribe now to our newsletter to stay up to date with all of our announcements.
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Last-minute changes are communicated via:
Rocky Trail Merchandise
- Rocky Trail Jerseys designed by Dharco ($75)
- Socks $20
- Mudguards $25
- Available from the Rocky Trail rego desk all weekend!
Event Content
We can’t wait to see you smashing it! After the event we will provide links for you to access content from the race. Be sure to download them after the race and share your stories with eeeeeveryone using:
#ROCKYTRAILRACER #FOXSUPERFLOW
We are guaranteed a great weekend and look forward to seeing you all here!
General race regulations
- Race etiquette – Important: you MUST adhere to social distancing rules AND rude behaviour out on track is not acceptable. Please be kind to each other. We are all here to have fun. Chat to our Event Managers if you have any questions.
- We love to help and chat! Our staff at rego and at the starts are there to help. Talk to them.
- Don’t litter – please take your rubbish back with you or throw it in the bins/bags near the registration tent.
- Timing will be done with your timing chip – please ensure it is on your bike/attached to your chest and in the MTB that the plastic doesn’t touch any metal parts of your bike (e.g. don’t wrap the number plate around your handlebar).
- You agreed to our RACE WAIVER when you registered online – here is a link to the RACE WAIVER again
- Click here for DETAILED RACE RULES
Any questions?
Talk to us via our online chat – click on the orange circle symbol on your bottom right screen corner and we’ll be right with you! (We always love talking bikes, racing and riding!)
See you soon.
