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

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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
Temperature and the Tempest. Temperature in the mid 30’s and humidity running in the mid 60’s, the tough course at Mt Crosby was to be
For this event we will have exclusive access to the Tyamolum Scout Park MTB Trails in Mt Crosby – a hidden little gem located 30
What better way to spend a Saturday morning then watching your child riding a bike in the great outdoors? The Rocky Trail team are excited
Welcome to the Central Coast! This is classic cross-country lap racing at its best – on one of those iconic and old-school mountain bike trails
Be a #rockytrailracer in Queensland! After our journeys north RTE QLD has settled back in the SE corner to kick off the end of the
Have a little adventure with us on the Central Coast! We have two action-packed racing weekends coming up for you and we invite you to
Congratulations to all finishers at the Shimano MTB GP NSW at Glenrock! You all mastered a tough course that we set out and each and
CONGRATULATIONS to our Event Managers Jo Parker and Bob Morris who have been announced as Finalists in the Outdoors Queensland Awards 2020 in “The Brisbane
Racing isn’t (just) about how long it takes you to get from the start to the finish.It’s (also) about the adventureyou have along the way,
Mountain bike events promoter Rocky Trail Entertainment will return to the Deep Creek Dam trails with their Jetblack Wild Wombat event at the end of
Small fields but great racing and massive smiles The return of the HOT ROCK RACE to Townsville XC racing with the Shimano GP by Rocky
Virtual Presentation Photos Race photos from the Shimano-MTB Grand Prix Hot Rock Race in Townsville are ow online! They are included in the entry with
Racing isn’t (just) about how long it takes you to get from the start to the finish.It’s (also) about the adventureyou have along the way,
For the first time ever in North Queensland one of Australia’s leading mountain bike events promoters will literally set up camp in Townsville. Organisers from
The Shimano MTB GP was the first of its kind at Kalateenee State Forest in Kempsey on 16 August 2020. Catch up on the Race
The Shimano MTB GP was the first of its kind at Jolly Nose MTB Park near Port Macquarie on 15 August 2020. Catch up on
It’s been a few weeks where we didn’t have to write specific COVID blog updates. We could instead concentrate on delivering races and I must
by Bob Morris Thanks Kempsey for the dance! It is known as the hometown of the late great Australian Country Star Slim Dusty, but this
by Bob Morris Weather Gods forced to step back and watch as the Shimano GP at Jolly Nose delivered the show Wet and muddy track
Racing isn’t (just) about how long it takes you to get from the start to the finish.It’s (also) about the adventureyou have along the way,
The Shimano MTB GP at Daisy Hill MTB Trails in Logan QLD launched our cross-country racing season in Queensland on 1 August 2020. This is
by Race Director Bob Morris Over 250 mountain bikers competed in a four and seven our race at the Daisy Hill MTB Trails on 1
The Shimano MTB GP at Awaba MTB Park re-started our cross-country racing season in New South Wales on 25 July 2020. This is the Virtual
On 1 August 2020, and for the first time ever in Queensland, the Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix event will be held at the Daisy
Racing isn’t (just) about how long it takes you to get from the start to the finish.It’s (also) about the adventureyou have along the way,
Photos from the Shimano MTB GP at Awaba MTB Park on 25 July 2020 by Outer Image Collective are NOW ONLINE! The pics are included in your race entry,
On 1 August 2020, and for the first time ever in Queensland, the Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix event will be held at the Daisy
Racing isn’t (just) about how long it takes you to get from the start to the finish.It’s (also) about the adventureyou have along the way,
I will be honest with you: life as an event organiser is not easy right now. But then again life in any job is probably
We always said it’s going to be a special moment, when we can start racing again! Registrations have been open and flowing in for races
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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