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
Victoria schools, Rocky Trail Academy is coming back to Silvan Mountain Bike Trails in the scenic Yarra Ranges region.
- Don’t forget, we have a weekend of racing with the Fox Superflow – 3 race stages, 5 runs on each! This is the final VIC Round for 2024, 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 Its time for Coffee Crew. On site and ready for service from 7.30am. Grab your first hot drink for the day.
- Food – Back by popular demand: Dumpling Man and Potatoes Sticks
- 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 of 8c high of 24c
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: Silvan Trail Head, Georges Road, Olinda VIC, Australia
Location Details
- 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.
- Traffic: Caution should be taken turning off Olinda Creek Rd into the park. A parking marshal will be at the turn off to assist with parking.
Important Information – Silvan Mountain Bike Park – Silvan VIC
We were granted a special exemption to host our event within the breathtaking National Park. This unique opportunity allows us to celebrate in the heart of nature’s beauty. However, it comes with a responsibility to protect the park’s wildlife and natural environment.
To ensure the success of our event and the preservation of this pristine area, we kindly request that all participants adhere to the following permit conditions:
- No Dogs Are Allowed on Site: In accordance with park regulations, please leave your furry companions at home or make arrangements for their care outside the event area. This policy is in place to protect both wildlife and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
- Leave No Trace: We are committed to the “Leave No Trace” principles, which emphasize responsible outdoor ethics. Please join us in maintaining the park’s natural beauty by following these guidelines:
Rocky Trail Entertainment works closely with the local clubs and land owners or venue managers to make sure each event has the lowest environment impact as possible.
Race Course Description:
- SHIMANO – 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
- BOMBER – Pedal test will be Bomber – An adventure loop located near the event hub. Hidden single track approx 800m long.
- SENDY – 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
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 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.
