Coming to Narooma for the Fox Superflow® event? Beautiful Narooma would like to make sure you have the best time and enjoy the uniqueness, lifestyle and activities in our region. Some of the local businesses have offered special rates so you can ride one day and explore the region the next.
Narooma comes from the Aboriginal ‘clear, blue water’ which is exactly what you’ll discover here… and so much more. Narooma is one of the most spectacular and picturesque towns in the Eurobodalla Region on the NSW South Coast, with a series of sweeping bends leading you to the stunning aquamarine waters of the estuary and old steel bridge. The Wagona Inlet and bay waters are instantly inviting, and the urge to pull over and immerse yourself in the landscape is hard to resist.
Check out our offers and What’s On below – it’s the Canberra long-weekend with the Monday off, so make it an eeeextra long-weekend: come early, stay longer!
Welcome to the Mountain Bike Trails in Narooma
Get ready to “race the way your ride” with Rocky Trail in the shred singletrack heaven at the Narooma Mountain Bike Trails! Built by the dedicated crew of the Narooma Mountain Bike Club in partnership with Forestry Corporation NSW, this network offers a huge variety – and length – of hand-crafted and machine-built trails carving through the Bodalla State Forest. Discover flowing berms, natural rock gardens, and epic climbs within minutes of the charming coastal town of Narooma. Choose from family-friendly loops to adrenaline-pumping descents, catering to all skill levels. Soak in ocean views, lush forests, and a taste of coastal NSW on two wheels!
WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT NAROOMA
Narooma is a place where the rainforest meets the sea. With its abundance of natural beauty, stunning beaches, wildlife and local produce it is no wonder this has been a gathering place for thousands of years.
Special Offers from local experience event partners
We’d like to thank these amazing local businesses for supporting the first race on the Narooma Mountain Bike Trails – a big shout-out to this switched-on community and thank you for the fantastic range of Discounts and Value-Adds!
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 nights offer valid from 7-13 March 2024. – Browse an extensive range of holiday accommodation, from luxury houses and apartments with amazing water views to quaint seaside cottages in the Narooma, Kianga, Dalmeny, Potato Point, Central Tilba, and Mystery Bay areas.
Live a little in Mogo’s new Luxury Villa accommodation… where luxury meets tranquility on the South Coast! Enjoy 10% discount on your total cost of stay, complimentary grazing box for two and a bottle of champagne on arrival (valid 7-13 March)!
15% discount offer on oyster tasting kayak tour, glass bottom kayak tour Cullendulla Sanctuary, Paddle to Pizza dinner sunset tour. Available Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Region X offers incredible experiences on the water – you will love their family-friendly Glass Bottom Kayak Tour or why not visit them at Mossy Point (a short drive from the event race area) where they run a kiosk that also rents kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, and includes a wonderful atmosphere beside the water. Perfect for your Saturday morning before the MTB action starts and why not come early and stay longer?
Book a day bed by the pool and enjoy a $45 voucher for lunch and drinks all for just $65. A perfect retreat for partners to relax away from the action. Add around of golf (9 holes) for an additional $20.
Southbound Escapes is the hub of tourism for Narooma and the surrounding region.
MTB Narooma Shuttles Shuttles are running every day – don’t forget the Monday and make it a long weekend! Shuttles depart from the Uplift Meeting Point near the main trailhead from 9am daily. Note, the race is unshuttled in the playground area, but get your spot on your non-race days! Book now!
eBike Tours Southbound Escapes hires electric powered bikes (E-bikes) with options for all types of riders from families, couples, solo travellers to multi generational and corporate groups. Kids Bikes available too! Find out more…
Local product tours Curated local produce tours that showcase some of the best spots to eat in the region. Oyster Farms, wineries, breweries – get a taste of Narooma. Find out more…
Connect to Country Tours Learn about the Yuin people, including the Binji Walking Track, Mystery Bay Walk and more – contact the Southbound team for more information. View tours.
Luxury Picnics The team sets up the picnic for you, they organise the catering, pack up and wash up, so all you have to do is come and relax. Special occasion or just to enjoy a nice picnic, choose from our carefully crafted range of pop up picnics, 4 hours starts from $175
Let’s talk about tickling your taste buds – Food & Drink Must-do’s coming up!
One of Narooma’s most famous venues overlooking Wagonga Inlet. Beautiful fresh food, cocktails, beers and wine. Best place for lunch or catch the sunset for dinner. Suitable for the family. Bookings essential.
Kayaking with Region XChoose from a range of 2 hour short tours including glass bottom Kayaking, Kayak to Pizza or Oyster tasting tour. 15% off a selection of tours!
Surf the Bay at BrouleeThere is no other destination where you can ride the trails one day and surf the next. Surfing tuition for all levels and suitable for all the family. 10% off surfing and SUP lessons
Our tip:Don’t forget the discounts, call Joey on 0432144220!
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The Oaks RanchEmbrace the landscape, sip a cocktail by the pool, savour the local produce. Book a day bed by the pool … a perfect retreat for partners to relax away from the action. Remember, Oaks Rank is one of Rocky Trail’s experience partners for the weekend, scroll up and click to see what’s on offer!
Montague Island Tourwith Montague Island Adventures or Narooma Charters. Take an island tour with a National Parks ranger or dive with the seals, an amazing experience. – Remember, 10% off for the Montague Island tour or Montague Island & snorkel with the seals available Sunday and Monday, morning and afternoon tours.
Narooma Golf ClubOne of Australia’s top public golf courses with amazing views up and down the coast: Ranked #1 as voted by players – NSW/ACT’s Best Public Access Course, Ranked #9 as voted by players – Australia’s 50 Favourite Courses, Ranked #15 by Golf Australia – Australia’s Top 100 Public Access Courses
Visit the Glasshouse Rocks in NaroomaThis rocky oasis, steeped in history and mystique, is an absolute must-see on the New South Wales South Coast. The vibrant mix of natural wonders, breathtaking scenery, and captivating history make this one of Narooma’s most photographed sites.
Visit Mogo Village and the Mogo Zoo!Right up the road towards Batemans Bay and soon home to the Mogo Trails, is the Mogo Village. A beautiful setting for the whole family with the Mogo Wildlife Park right around the corner! When you visit Mogo Wildlife Park, you will be supporting not just their amazing breeding and conservation programs but also our beautiful South Coast community to rebuild for an even bigger and better future.
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
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.)
CATEGORIES
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.
Who can race it?
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:
Personalised Race Plate with timing chip & results QR
Entry into your state Shimano MTB GP® series
Live Timing throughout the event
Free photos of you on track by professional crew of photographers
Free giveaways
Professional First Aid
Race Starters on all stages
Event Marshalls
Event Village with music and race commentary
Food, Coffee & Drinks Vendors
Neutral Service / Repairs
Sponsor Expo & Demonstrations
LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS?
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.
Parking attendees – early start but just a short shift that makes such a difference to the operation of our events
Course Marshalls – stationary or roving on your bike. Enjoy watching the competitors on track and keeping everyone safe. Short and long shifts available
Sweep Riders – Morning or Afternoon – check the track in the morning before racing or clear the track at the end of the day. Perfect for someone who loves riding but not competing
Registration/Village support – general helper in the Event Hub
Timing support and helping the riders
Kids activity support – depending on the event support activations on the day
Pack down – help clear course markings after racing – can be on foot or riding
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Helping your local community
Snacks and drinks
Discount entry to future events
Access to Rocky Trail Rewards Program (get access to the online portal to grab current offers from sponsors and supporters)
How Does It Work?
The Distance:
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.
The Tracks
We aim to create 8-10km cross-country circuits and three different distance classifications: Challenge (shortest), Adventure (middle) and Hero (longest) distance classifications.
Mass Start & Start Lap
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.
Solo or Pairs
Ride solo for the ultimate challenge or hit the trails as a pair (hero) and have double the fun, the choice is yours!
How many laps?
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
Podiums are awarded to first, second and third place in ALL age group categories including ebike specific categories.
Always respect other riders no matter their skill, speed, age or gender
Start: There will be one mass start. Riders will be able to self-seed.
Duration: Riders have 4 hours to complete their laps. Riders will not be able to start another lap after the 4 hours of elapsed time but may finish the lap they are on.
Completion: If a rider fails to complete the number of laps signed up in the to do in 4 hours, they will be ranked based on the time taken and the number of laps they did complete and will be recorded in the results as “-n Laps”.
Transition: A transition lane will be provided for pairs racers after the finish line. The to transition to the next rider the teams’ wheels must cross on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the trace track. There is no need for physical touch.
Rider down procedure: probably the most important rule of all: if you come to an accident out on the track you MUST stop and make sure the rider is ok. If he/she is not, stay with him/her and send the next rider straight back to the event centre to let us know what happened. If you lose time while helping an injured rider we will adjust your lap time at the end of the race. The race directors phone number is on every race plate. We recommend you carry a mobile phone.
Passing: being friendly out on the track goes a long way. Let the rider you are about to pass know when and on which side. E.g. “rider coming up, passing on your right when you are ready”. Then say thanks and keep on smashing it. If you are riding in a train let the rider in front know how many people will pass him/her. If you are being passed, find the next best place to move to the side and let them pass.
PAIRS: Only one rider in a pair is allowed on the track at any one time. Pairs riders must complete equal or close to equal number of laps
If you leave the track you must return to the same point before continuing your race
Outside assistance is only allowed within the transition/pit area. Outside assistance can be provided by other riders whilst out on track.
No shortcutting or “local lines” outside the bunted track
All bikes and rider safety equipment must comply with the Australian Standards
eBikes must be unmodified and comply with current Australian standards. Read more about our eBike policy here…
All riders must agree to a Race Waiver when they sign up online or at the race on-site
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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