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 – Track changes!!
Read the full rider brief information below.
RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING
Central West NSW schools, Rocky Trail Academy is coming back to Orange and the Glenwood State Forest Trails!
- Don’t forget, Rocky Trail is in Orange also all weekend with the Fox Superflow – 3 race stages, 5 runs on each! This is the final NSW Round, let’s do this!
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.
Emergency contacts:
Race Director – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
Event Director – Jo Parker – 0424 955 332
Key things to remember for the ACADEMY:
- 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 are needed to help on the day. Come prepared, bring a bike if you ride or pack the hiking shoes for a great day in the bush.
- Classic Rocky Trail Academy Results: Podiums will be awarded for the top 3 riders in each category, and Champions school.
Event services and facilities:
- Coffee and cold drinks – Great coffee and food by the Coffee Just Rocks Crew.
- Food – Grab a burger or sausage sandwich from the BBQ. Serving from 10am
- Bike issues visit the local bike shop crew at D G Cycles – near shop Summer Street Orange. Pack some spares and tools so you can keep rolling on the day.
- School marquees are welcome to be setup in the Event Hub area. Please bring weights to secure the tent. Bus/Trailers drop off then park onsite as directed by our parking marshalls.
Weather:
Great riding weather low 12c high of 23c
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: NEW DIRECTIONS
Address: Glenwood State Forest, Lidster NSW
Event Hub & Parking:
- The Event Hub will be located in clear space off Federal Falls Rd.
- Vehicles turn into Boree Road from Cargo Road and follow the arrows to Federal Falls road to the event hub. Parking will be available at the Event Hub with overflow further up the road. A designated bus parking area has been established for school buses and trailers. Arrive at the event hub unload and follow the directions of the parking marshals.
Race Course Description:
- SHIMANO – Starting on the “Federal Falls Rd” the Flow track drops onto the second half of “Magic Mushroom”. 650m long and dropping 100m.
- BOMBER – Starting on the fire trail the on which the Shimano track finishes Technical track will use the freshly rebuilt lower section of “Don’t Believe the Hype”. I’m a believer! 1km and dropping 80m.
- SENDY – The Pedal track uses a 1.9km section of the “Galinbundinya Trail” passing the event hub and finishing on “Boree Rd”. 1.9km long and drops 70m
Schedule for the day:
Thursday and 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 race day?
Fox Superflow® Gravity Enduro – 3 stages, 5 runs on each possible!
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!
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 planned 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.
News
Last-minute changes are communicated via:
Rocky Trail Merchandise NEW JERSEYS!
- Rocky Trail Jerseys designed by Dharco ($75, long or short sleeve)
- NEW Rocky Trail T-shirts $40ea
- Coming soon: SEA OTTER AUSTRALIA MERCH!
- 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.
