Rocky Trail Entertainment welcomes a new partner to our tribe: CROFTO is one of this year’s main prize sponsors Shimano GP races and offers a

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Rocky Trail Entertainment welcomes a new partner to our tribe: CROFTO is one of this year’s main prize sponsors Shimano GP races and offers a
Statement, 21 February 2023 At Rocky Trail Entertainment, we are committed to providing a safe and fair environment for all riders at our events, including
Rocky Trail Entertainment has had a love-affair with racing in Canberra for over a decade. Stromlo Forest Park holds very personal memories for the team
Rocky Trail is proud to announce a partnership with Flip Insurance heading into the Summer season. Flip Active is pay-as-you-go accidental injury insurance that offers cover for a
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been,there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Until we meet again. Remembering Marty Tink 1984-2022 Dear Rocky Trail community, It
Spring racing in the Capital! The sweeping climbs, rocky descents and flowying trails at Stromlo mean that it gets you into a rythm that makes it
“Hot” Topic: Sodium replacement during prolonged exercise Rocky Trail runs a wide variety of mountain bike events, catering to the ‘first time between the tape’
Cramping, feeling exhausted and buggered racing? SKRATCH THAT! Skratch Labs is supporting Rocky Trail Entertainment, starting to get to know the #rockytrailracers at the AMB100
We are prepping the events for November and December and aim to offer: the final 2021 NSW/ACT Series round of the Shimano MTB GP in
If you have ever been to a BMX race or our 4X races that we started Rocky Trail Entertainment If you have ever been to
After hitting the ‘pause’ button on our Rocky Trail events last week it is now time to bring out the old crystal ball, dust it
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to organising events. Those moving parts are once again shaken and rattled to bits by
[updated, 2 August 2021] It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that effective immediately we will put all our events that are
Stromlo Forest Park Rocky Trail Fun Fact: Did you know that our founders got engaged there after crossing the finish line of an adventure race
The official race merchandise for the 2021 edition of the AMB100 Marathon is now available – add it to your registration when you sign up
Here’s to new beginnings We wish all our #rockytrailracers, supporters, sponsors, friends, fans and crew a relaxing Holiday Season. May it be filled with laughter
Brendan Johnston and Em Viotto are the outright and Elite winners of the AMB 100 Async Marathon in Canberra ACT in the classic 78km double
The AMB100 Async Marathon will be held in Canberra on the October-long weekend Rocky Trail has just confirmed that the AMB100 Event will he held
Our life is on ‘rocky trails’. Has been since 2008 and will continue to be, because we refuse to give in to the challenging event
The Statesman Hotel welcomes Rocky Trail competitors and spectators to our friendly establishment. At just over 8km from Stromlo, we are the perfect destination to
‘When something doesn’t work change the plan, not the goal.’ That is one of our teachings of our Entrepreneurship course at uni and after 2020
by Martin Wisata A few weeks have passed since we decided to start our hibernation as far as events go. However, we haven’t slowed down
The writing has been on the wall but now it is official and we are communicating our decision confidently yet with a heavy heart: we
The Rocky Trail crew and racing teams have been #dressedbyowayo since 2018 and we’d like to pass on this information by the Owayo Headoffice exclusive for 2020
A well feed crew is just as important as riders that are fueled up to the task. A big shout out goes to the crew
The next edition of the official “Rocky Trail Kids MTB Fair” will happen on Saturday, 26 October 2019 as part of the Shimano MTB Grand
The dusty trails of Mt Stromlo crowned Reece Tucknott and Em Viotto as the champions in Canberra. The AMB100 found a new home on the
The three-day event included four race stages and the Australian National Marathon Champion Johnston from Canberra took out the outright title against a high-profile line-up
Day two of the Mitas Terra in the Berra was a treat for local and visiting event participants from all over NSW and VIC alike:
Day one of the Mitas Terra in the Berra mountain bike event took place in Canberra today. Rocky Trail Entertainment took on the event from
Race the three-day MITAS Terra in the Berra for a celebration of the vibrant cycling and mountain biking lifestyle in Canberra! Majura Pines, Centenary and,
Media release | 12 September 2019 The Mitas Terra in the Berra is a three-day mountain bike event in Canberra from 27-29 September 2019. Organised
Your Age group will automatically be assigned during the registration process based on your Year of Birth.
These cross-country events are normally run on an 8-10km circuit for solo racers and pairs. The solo rider or relay team in their respective categories/age groups with the most amount of laps completed in the least amount of time within the racing window, wins.
These events aim to reward as many riders as possible with prizes at each event and across the series. There are age-group and eBike category podiums. Racers receive a placing in their age category and the events present four specialty Awards including KOM/QOM, Fastest Laptimes for adults and juinior as well as an GC Title for the Male and Female Heroes. The races also offer eBike categories in the Adventure distance.
Make this a smashfest, show off your sponsor logos, re-kindle your love for XC racing or catch the racing bug with us! From the first time between the tape to people that have spent a lifetime training for power output, we have you covered when you line up at the Rocky Trail start line! You will all enjoy the community spirit and classic XC racing thrill that Rocky Trail Entertainment delivers like no other – be a #rockytrailracer!
This is less of a winners-only-focused competition, but a positive and inclusive experience for all racers.
If you are at the pointy end of GP/XC/Enduro or sponsored, don't stress, we are building a overall points and ranking system to ensure if you are there to race, you can still have the fun you want. Each race is sure to test your endurance, skill and determination!
Click here for full Race Guide with category, classification and entry fee info.
Your Shimano MTB GP® registration includes the following:
The Rocky Trail MTB events provide a perfect option for people who love to be outdoors and part of a friendly happy community. Many roles are available and we can find a match for you!
If you want to become part of the crew as a volunteer at some (or many) of our events let us know by filling out the form below and our Volunteers Coordinator and Event Manager Jo Parker will be in touch.
Friday | TIME |
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The track is marked and you can practice on it but we wont have any services (marshals or first aid). Please respect any trail closures if there is an Academy Event in progress. | From 3:00 PM |
Saturday | TIME |
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Registration Open | 7:30 - 8:45 AM |
Rider call up, be race ready. The official rider briefing usually held before the race start will be available online before the race. | 8:45 AM |
Race Start | 9:00 AM |
Race Finish Finish the lap you are on but can't start a new one. | 1:00 PM |
Last Rider and Sweeper across the line and event finishes. | 1:30 PM |
Presentation Ceremony | From 1:30 PM (This is not compulsory to attend - rolling presentations will be held throughout the event with podium wall photos and rewards.) |
We will be aiming for 25km (Challenge), 50km (Adventure) and 75km (Hero) for the event to still be concluding around the 4-hour cut-off time.
We aim to create 8-10km cross-country circuits and three different distance classifications: Challenge (shortest), Adventure (middle) and Hero (longest) distance classifications.
Its the famous Shimano GP mass start with solo and pairs riders going bar to bar before the single track. E-bikers will start in a second wave and our eBike Policy applies.
Ride solo for the ultimate challenge or hit the trails as a pair (hero) and have double the fun, the choice is yours!
The number of laps required to be completed in each distance classification will be based on the terrain and conditions of each race track – therefore vary per event!
Podiums are awarded to first, second and third place in ALL age group categories including ebike specific categories.
Our much coveted "Classification Award Plates" are awarded at every round.
The rules are relatively simple:
All Shimano GP events are part of Rocky Trail’s cross-country racing line-up of events and in 2023 we are implementing our “Pace Points System”.
Competitors will be able to accumulate points across all our cross-country events, including our marathon and ultra-endurance events. A pace-based algorithm developed by Rocky Trail will produce an innovative ranking output and you may just score big with Pace Points!
You’ll be able not only to reach your goals but to earn Rocky Trail Rewards too!
All Rocky Trail events have the Ecotourism Australia Nature Certification status. This ECO Certification program is a world first and it has been developed to address the need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators. This means that with Rocky Trail you are guaranteed to be part of a genuine and authentic trail-based nature experience that looks after the environment.
Our Sustainability Pledge – We encourage our racers to follow some simple tips to ‘tread softly’ when visiting the bush and minimise damage to the natural environment. These guidelines are laid out in our Sustainability Policy and will be communicated and encouraged via Rider Briefings and at the events.
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