Rider Briefing | Fox Superflow | Jolly Nose NSW 2021

Stoke factor: off the charts = Jolly Nose MTB Park!
If you haven’t race the Fox Superflow at Jolly Nose you’ve been missing out! Next chance to smash down these purpose-built enduro trails is coming up!

Registration still OPEN!

This Superflow race is absolutely going to rock your world! This event is supported by the Port Macquarie Region – make this a MTB weekend getaway, countless amazing beaches are just around the corner from the trails, definitely worth making it a weekend! We will!

Check out the Rocky Trail blog about Jolly Nose MTB Park and the Port Macquarie Region with lots of ideas of what to do off the race track with the mates when you finish riding and racing! Lots of ideas for the fambam too!

Jolly Nose is in an amazing region escape the daily grind, especially in winter! You’ll find a vibrant vibe with lots on in the area around Jolly Nose!

STAY & PLAY – Check out our Destination Guide for exclusive Offers and information about what’s on in Port Macquarie for #rockytrailracers!

Click to check out the Port Macquarie Destination Guide for #rockytrailracers!

VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING

We have you covered across the weekend with many local businesses coming out and supporting the event.  Remember:

  • registration will stay open all weekend so spread the word and grab your mate to join and become a rockytrailracer!
  • At this Fox Superflow event you PICK THE DAY on which to do your 5 race runs on each track SATURAY or SUNDAY – pick your adventure!
  • All track runs are live timed so check your result as your cross the line.
  • This event is part of the Fox Superflow NSW/ACT SERIES – progress results here.

GENERAL RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING

We are so grateful for the outpour of support and enthusiasm by our Rocky Trail riders!

A lot of thought has gone into this Rider Briefing and we expect all competitors and non-racing visitors to comply with how this event will be run.

  • Maintain social distancing at all times in the open air event hub and when purchasing food and drinks. Face masks are not required outdoors but it is always a good idea to carry one if you intend on going into one of the Buller shop outlets.
  • We are tracking all event participants via the Covid Check In App by the State/Territory – non-racing supporters and ANY visitor at the venue are required to sign in at the registrations tent or use the QR code posters available around the event hub:

We can wait to see you smashing it! – Remember, your race photos are included in your entry, be sure to download them after the race and share your stories using:

#rockytrailracer

#foxsuperflow

Rocky Trail Fox Superflow, Jolly Nose, 2020

ABOUT the venue

Jolly Nose MTB Park at Queens Lake State Forest – Spring Creek Rd, Bonny Hills
Please note, the main car park at Jolly Nose has patchy phone reception.

IMPORTANT: Event Centre Location

  • 8am-10am located at the main car park for main registration wave.
  • from 10am satellite event centre (with consistent phone reception) near STAN’s track finish – this is where LIVE times are displayed and ANY changes or on-the-day regos have to be done.

These are the home trails of the Hastings Valley MTB Riders, Jolly Nose MTB Park is located just 25min south of Port Macquarie. Managed by the Forestry Corporation those trails are everything Superflow trails should be. Camping is allowed at this venue.

Event Format

RACE, STAY and PLAY! You pick your race day, your adventure awaits. Get 6.5 hours of timed racing with all the support you need.
The Fox Superflow format provides so many options to the rider;
Tackle the 15 timed runs or just do one on each track.

Don’t forget liaison to the starts are not timed, so grab you mate, friend, mum or dad and enjoy the leisurely ride to the top then be rewarded with sweet flowy long tracks straight back into the event hub. Remember no shuttling allowed!

Schedule – for all participants

Saturday

8.00 am – 1 pm Registration open
9 am – 3.30 pm Race runs – you can choose the order in which you do your race runs.
You get up to 5 runs per track and the fastest one counts.
3.30 pm Last Race Run

Sunday

8.00 am – 1 pm Registration open
9 am – 3.30 pm Race runs – you can choose the order in which you do your race runs.
You get up to 5 runs per track and the fastest counts.
3.30 pm Last Race Run

3.45pm Event wrap-up and podium for those who are still around

You choose either Saturday or Sunday as your race day during the registration process.

Presentation:

  • A virtual podium presentation will be posted online after the race.
  • A podium presentation will be held for those at the event centre with 1-2-3 podium spots awarded.
  • Those who are not present on Sunday, Rocky Trail podium place race plates will be posted.

Attention: Riders please carry plenty of water! We will have water available at the starts to top up.

Event Support:

We thank the support of the local business across the weekend;

  • Food and cold drinks – The HVMBR Club has you covered! There will b a club BBQ and pizza stall, plus sundowner chill-out with local beers.
  • Coffee – a local coffee van will be o–site.
  • Tech Support tbc
  • Phone reception – very patchy in the event centre/main car park.
  • Rocky Trail Radio powered by earSHOTS will be filling the air across the weekend.

Event Facilities:

  • ONSITE TOILETS: are available
  • WATER: No portable water is available on site, so don’t forget to bring your supply.
  • MEDICAL: on-site in the event centre medical support and roaming out on track. The Race Director mobile number is available on your race plate for any issues out on track.

Event Photos:

Outer Image Collective photographers will be on site to snap that action photo you have been dreaming about.

Volunteers welcome

Rocky Trail is always looking for crew to support the riders. If you can lend a hand either Saturday or Sunday complete our online form https://rockytrailentertainment.com/home/volunteering/ or contact Martin at martin@rockytrailentertainment.com to be part of the team. Riders’ luv seeing supporters at our events.

Weather:

The weather forecast is great for the weekend – perfectly crisp and sunny Winter weather ahead!

Event updates during the race / weekend:

We always announce any major updates mainly via the FB event page, as well as our news blog and email newsletters:

Rider List and Results

All weekend you can find links to Rider List and LIVE Results via the drop-down menu from the event page on our website! You can check these now and throughout the weekend via your mobile devices – to reduce touch points we will not have any public display computers on-site.

Emergency contacts:

Race Director – Martin Wisata 0403090952
Event Manager & Media Liaison – Juliane Wisata 0416737972

COVID-specific Event Rules

How are we running this event and how do we keep you safe?

  • Social Distancing: Our main request is that you follow the Covid-Safe rules and regulations as laid out by the State Government and observe strict Social Distancing Rules throughout your race day.
  • Every competitor and visitor in the event centre is required to Check In via the State/Territory Covid App:

Rocky Trail Covid-19 safety guidelines:

  1. BEFORE THE RACE: If any of the following applies please contact us immediately.
    We will transfer or refund your entry but you CAN NOT PARTICIPATE in the event:
    1. If you are showing any signs of the cold or flu.
    2. If you have event the slightest fever (we have facilities on site to test and will send you home immediately if you have fever).
    3. Please be aware that we will and are ready to shut down and postpone the event if direct Federal or State Health orders change in the event lead up until Friday.
    4. For details regarding event transfers or to cancel an entry, please refer to our policy.
  2. ON RACE DAY: There are a few important changes on how we run things on the day:
    1. ACCESS:
      • We have exclusive use of the trail network.
      • if you are spectating on your non-racing day, please check in online and report to the Rego tent as a supporter/visitor.
      • You can practice on non-racing days, but we won’t have any services (marshalls, first aid) in place.
      • Volunteers are welcome, again come out and bring your bike if you have one.
    2. RACE PLATE: You can pick up your race plate with the timing chip from the rego and info point – check the schedule for opening times.
      • This way we avoid queues near the registration area.
    3. RACING & ETIQUETTE: You MUST adhere to SOCIAL DISTANCING rules!
      • If you queue up at a start line please leave a bike length between each other.
      • Overall we don’t expect much queuing as the field will spread quickly.
      • When you finish your race please give each other as much space as possible.
    4. RESULTS & CEREMONY:
      • Race results are LIVE throughout the day.
      • Access race results via the website.
      • Giveaways for every racer
      • IMPORTANT: CHECK YOUR RACE RESULTS with us or as soon as you cross the line! The top three podium getters in each age category will receive their podium medal.
    5. PARTICIPANT TRACKING:
      • Every person at the event (including non-racers) need to register via the State-specific App.

Enforcement of COVID Safe Plan

We recommend but won’t enforce that all event participants use the Covid Safe App to assist health authorities with tracking potentially.

Please understand that the team won’t shake hands, hug, high five or fist bump anyone and will be trying keep some distance to all riders during registration, start and finish. There will be a lot socially distance elbow bumps from us, which is almost as good .

Now, get ready!


Do you have any questions?

Talk to us via our online chat – click on the orange circle symbol on your bottom right screen corner and we’ll be right with you! (We always love talking bikes, racing and riding!)

See. You. Soon.