As the rise of enduro (Fox Superflow) continues, riders are getting much much fitter. The ‘pride’ in being out of shape has really reduced in

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As the rise of enduro (Fox Superflow) continues, riders are getting much much fitter. The ‘pride’ in being out of shape has really reduced in
Greetings from Tropical North Queensland – we’ve just had a cracker of a racing weekend at Atherton MTB Park! We had quite the road trip
The next Shimano MTB GP will be a double-header weekend in Port Macquarie & Kempsey: 26+27 June – start planning your Winter getaway to the
Awesome racing at Glenrock on the weekend with many local and visiting racers using this unique chance to race at this amazing National Parks venue!
We welcome you to Glenrock! That view… This is classic cross-country lap racing at its best at Glenrock – from the first time between the
Ancient rainforest, waterfalls, crystal clear lakes, rugged outback, food, history, wildlife and more. Discover perfect in the Atherton Tablelands – a stunning region to experience
We invite you to explore beautiful Townsville with us, both on and off the ‘Rocky Trails,’ with two back-to-back event weekends just for you! Boasting
The Mother’s Day weekend of 2021 was a huge racing weekend out on those ‘rocky trails’! We had two Shimano MTB GP events and both
Rain mid-week was keeping all on their toes in anticipation of first Rocky trail QLD GP for 2021, but then sunshine beamed from Thurs across
Welcome to the Rocky Academy Junior MTB GP at Daisy Hill in Logan! This is Rocky Trail’s special edition cross-country race for young shredders from
Welcome to the Shimano MTB Grand Prix at Daisy Hill in Logan! Make this the perfect MTB XC racing getaway in the Logan region this
We welcome you to Awaba! This is the fifth attempt to roll out the Shimano MTB GP at Awaba MTB Park this year – wet
Did you know? Rocky Trail has a junior development programme with a line-up of events for young racers. The Rocky Trail Academy is all about
A huge thank you to all in the Rocky Trail community who donated for Coleen Kehoe. We raised over $3,000 and Coleen has asked for
Grab a raffle ticket at one of the 2021 Rocky Trail races at Awaba MTB Park to help raise funds for Coleen Kehoe – Polly
The Shimano MTB Grand Prix was held in the Wellington Shire Council at Blores Hill on 17 April 2021 and launched cross-country mountain bike racing
Welcome to the Shimano MTB Grand Prix at Blores Hill in ‘The Middle of Everywhere’! Make this the perfect MTB XC racing getaway in the
Turns out, Rocky Trail Entertainment grabbed one (if not) THE last sunny autumn day in Canberra to finally start the Shimano MTB Grand Prix Season
Welcome to the Shimano MTB Grand Prix at Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra! Make this the perfect MTB XC racing getaway in the Capital this
Dear RockyTrail Racers, Well, that didn’t go to plan. This sucks, this is not how we planned to start the 2021 racing season. In the
The JetBlack 24 Hour was as triumph for us in many ways. Not only did we have a huge turnout of riders, something that had
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
The final Shimano MTB Grand Prix event for 2020 was held at Majura Pines in Canberra and was an endurance test for riders and organisers
We welcome you to the Majura MTB Trails this weekend! 25.11. Event update for Canberra: With quite warm weather forecast for the weekend in Canberra
25.11. Event update for Canberra: With quite warm weather forecast for the weekend in Canberra we will try and ‘beat the heat’. The Diamonds MTB race
After our racing weekend in Mogo one can’t help but be in awe of Mother Nature’s resilience – the Deep Creek Dam Loop hosted our
Welcome to the Eurobodalla! We welcome you to the Mogo MTB Trails where you can ride and run “all kinds of natural” in the Jetblack
The Shimano MTB GP Season is one of Australia’s longest-standing and most popular cross-country enduro racing series. Launced in 2009 it has established itself in
Brisbane’s Sugarbag Rd trail network, in the centre of Caloundra is a peach of a MTB park. Rocky Trail Racers got to savour its sweet
Finally! Our Diamonds in the Dirt Women’s Only event is happening at Majura MTB Park in Canberra on 29 November 2020! Rocky Trail is in
When you handgood people possibility,they do great things. #fact Congratulations and massive Cheers to our “A-Team” Jo Parker and Bob Morris who were nominated in
For this event we will have exclusive access to the Sugarbag Road Mountain Bike Park located in the centre of Caloundra. The network of flowy
IMPORTANT weather update 28.10. 9am: Jetblack Wild Wombat Postponed. Events affected: Shimano MTB GP | Saturday Rocky Trail Run | Sunday We have been monitoring
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!
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 |
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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