Rocky Trail Entertainment will be hosting two back to back racing weekends at Ourimbah State Forest at the end of August 2019. Supported by the

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Rocky Trail Entertainment will be hosting two back to back racing weekends at Ourimbah State Forest at the end of August 2019. Supported by the
Sun’s out, guns out was the motto of the Shimano MTB GP at Coondoo in Nowra with quite a few of Australia’s ‘big hitters’ joining
Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series is one of the longest-standing cross-country series in Australia. All events of the series are stand-alone races and participants can collect
Since we founded Rocky Trail Entertainment we have met so many incredible cyclists and athletes. We are so proud that our Rocky Trail community has
Since we founded Rocky Trail Entertainment we have met so many incredible cyclists and athletes. We are so proud that our Rocky Trail community has
At only 15 years of age Owen Tooley was the youngest ever winner in the Shimano MTB Grand Prix 4 hour solo men’s general classification
The third Shimano MTB Grand Prix race for 2019 took place at Glenrock State Conservation Area in Newcastle on Saturday, 15 June. Many locals took
The third Shimano MTB GP of the 2019 Series will take us to Glenrock State Conservation Reserve and we have great privilege to have secured
Event: SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series
The second Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix for 2019 was held at Wingello State Forest on 18 May and more than 250 racers from all
The second Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix was held at Wingello State Forest on 18 May and more than 250 racers from all over NSW
Unfortunately today was a very sad day for all Rocky Trail Racers and our Crew with one of our racers passing away while racing. His
We are so excited to launch the brand-new ‘fleet’ of Cruzee balance bikes, which our youngest race visitors can try out in the kids race
Rocky Trail has moved into its second decade in business and we never stop exploring and have still so many ideas and opportunities that we
The race circuit will feature some of the local riders’ favorite trail sections, all surrounding a picturesque forest event centre with beautiful camping spots! Heads
In the following we’d like to share a general rider briefing and guide to race etiquette that we promote at Rocky Trail events – it
Huw Kingston has been one of the most influential people in our Australian “Rocky Trail Life” and we would like to show our support for
The first Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix event for 2019 took place at Stromlo Forest Park on 13 April, supported by Events ACT and as
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
We are excited to kick off the 2019 Shimano MTB GP Series with a venue very close to our hearts at Stromlo Forest Park! It
Be a #rockytrailracer at the Shimano MTB Grand Prix and join fellow mountain bikers for a ‘seriously fun’ racing experience! Thanks to our major sponsor,
With the launch of this year’s Diamonds in the Dirt Women’s Only event, we would like to introduce the Rocky Trail Women’s Ambassador 2019: Gwynn
with thanks to #rockytrailracer, Grantley Butterfield We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Rocky Trail events at Stromlo Forest Park for more than a decade and
Our resident DJ Mista Nige is helping to get you ready for the 2019 season of racing with us. Turn up the speakers, close your
Stromlo Forest Park has so many different trails and hidden gems – even for the locals! It is located just 15 minutes outside the City
Be a #rockytrailracer in the Capital! Stromlo Forest Park – it’s an awesome place to RIDE – discover with us how much fun it is
This highlight reel is dedicated to our #rockytrailracers! You guys bring our events to life and we are so grateful for your support and enthusiasm
The 2018 Shimano MTB Grand Prix Series was wrapped up at Wingello State Forest at the end of October and the Rocky Trail racers concluded
Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series is one of the longest-standing cross-country series in Australia. All events of the series are stand-alone races and participants can collect
The Shimano MTB GP at Stromlo this year was a crisp affair but our #rockytrailracers turned up the heat! Here is the highlight reel with
Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series is one of the longest-standing cross-country series in Australia. All events of the series are stand-alone races and participants can collect
Hiya, Rocky Trail Racers, Photos are now online from our Coondoo event with the South Coast United MTB Inc! You can download your photos from
Did you know? As a Rocky Trail racer you can get a 5% discount off owayo orders! Our custom-clothing sponsor is offering our riders this
Day Before Event | 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 |
On The Day | 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.) |
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.
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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