Welcome to the Fox Superflow at Mt Taylor in VIC. You will be spoilt for the weekend with 2 days of racing, free camping on site and 10km of sweet flowing race tracks: a perfect MTB weekend getaway! This is some general information for race participants and visitors to Mt Taylor on the weekend.
What awaits you: the Fox Superflow enduro-style MTB action with loads of send, massive gnar, spectacular climbs, fast and flowy descents for the gravity guns.
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 can do your 5 race runs on one day or spread over the 2.
- All track runs are live timed so check your result as your cross the line.
The support from MTB East Gippsland club has been fantastic and we very are happy to be working with them and look forward to supporting them going forward.
Race and explore East Gippsland with us – a huge thanks to the East Gippsland Shire Council for their support. Click here for the #rockytrailracer Destination Guide in East Gippsland.
VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING
RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING
We are so grateful for the outpour of support and enthusiasm by our Rocky Trail riders through 2020. We have been able to deliver successful events through the support of our. Community and with their assistance to ride within the constraints COVID 19 presented. We need to continue to comply to social distancing and other COVID rules to continue to run events.
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. It is very challenging and a privilege to host this event and participate in this race – we appreciate your cooperation.
- 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 – 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
ABOUT the venue
Event centre and parking location: Mt Taylor MTB Park
Situated a quick 20min drive from the township of Bairnsdale, the event hub is located in the Mount Taylor Picnic Area. The area provides a nice green open space with amply parking and designated camping spots. For those who are planning to camp it is first in best serve.
Caution: when navigating to Mt Taylor by car, please check the Google route – enter Mount Taylor Picnic Area as your destination and make sure the navigation takes you via Bairnsdale (some searches have resulted in some backways directions, which we’d recommend to avoid).
Event Format
2 days of racing = 13hrs 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. It is your adventure for the weekend.
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:
Saturday
8.30 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
8.30 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 Est. Ceremony – A quick presentation of the weekend will be held kicking off approx. 3.45pm Sunday after the last run of the day. For those who can not stay, series race plates will be posted.
At this round you can do your 5 race runs on one day or spread over the 2.
Presentation:
- A quick presentation of the weekend will be held kicking off approx. 3.45 Sunday after the last run of the day.
- For those who can not stay, series race plates will be posted.
Race tracks used
- FOX – “All Mountain” The “All Mountain” track was the first machine-built track at Mt Taylor and has stood the test of time. At 4.5km long and descending 280m a rider’s endurance will be tested.
- STANS – “Flow track” The Flow track was built in 2018 and has proved very popular. Fast flowy and full of jump opportunities this track has rock gardens and drops that will challenge most. It runs 3.5km and descends 280m finishing right in the middle of the event hub
- LAZER – “The Tip Run” Do not be fooled by the less than flattering name this fast-flowing track has drops and jumps to put a smile on your face. 1.3km long and dropping only 100m the climb to the top of this track will be a relief.
- Transition: To be used as Liaison are “The Big Emu” Milkies Track and Lookout Road.
Attention: Riders please carry plenty of water!
Two water stations will be available at the Start near Spurs and Cornhill Road.
Get a taste for the Mt Taylor trails – big shout out to Dayne Elliot for the wicked edit!
Event Support:
We thank the support of the local business across the weekend;
- Food – the lovely folk from 5ivecanarys will be on site Saturday and Sunday providing all the yummy food plus offering a breakfast option for Sunday. Check out the menu (jpg).
- Coffee Van – the lovely ladies from CountryLaneCafe will be out at the crack of dawn both days, so make sure you grab your first coffee on site.
- Physio: The team from Strength Therapy Physio will be set up in the event hub for all those niggly issues. Come by and say hi!
- Visiting the region and looking to explore – The friendly team from Lakes Entrance Visitor information centre will be on site with the toury van and lots of information to help plan your adventure. Malissa will be happy to help – check out our Destination Guide for #rockytrailracers to get you started!
- Tech Support: Bairnsdale Bikes has been a huge help promoting the event and will offer bike support across the weekend. Stop by and check them out!
- RedBull & Choonz: The sweet tunes of Rocky Trail Rradio powered by earSHOTS will be filling the air across the weekend. Come and grab a cold Redbull and enjoy.
Event Facilities:
- TOILETS: The picnic area has 1 long drop toilet with additional portaloos available, no showers on site.
- 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.
Event Photos:
Outer Image Collective photographers will be on site to snap that action photo you have been dreaming about. School Managers gather your team before racing to capture the perfect shot for the Year Book and help promote Mountain Biking in your school.
Weather:
The Victorian weather gods are smiling down at Mt Taylor with sunshine and mild temps predicted for the weekend. Sadly our NSW team has had to cancel their XC event for the 3rd time due to rain.
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.
Check out our other Victorian events and see you on the weekend!
Emergency contacts:
Race Director – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
Event Manager – Martin Wisata 0403 090 952
Event Manager & Media Liaison – Jo Parker 0424 955 332
COVID-specific Event Rules
How are we running this event and how do we keep you safe? By limiting the rider field to 300 per day (events up to 500 are allowed at the moment in NSW) you can see right away that we still err on the side of caution. So please understand if some of the rules appear harsh, but we need to ensure that we can keep racing in this new world.
- Social Distancing: Our main request is that you follow the Covid-Safe rules and regulations as laid out by the ACT Government and observe strict Social Distancing Rules throughout your race day. 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. It is very challenging and a privilege to host this event and participate in this race – we appreciate your cooperation.
- Non-racing supporters and ANY visitor at the venue are required to sign in for an Event Access Pass ahead of the race as we are tracking all event participants! – Request your Access Pass AHEAD of the event via these links:
Rocky Trail Covid-19 safety guidelines:
- 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:- If you are showing any signs of the cold or flu.
- If you have event the slightest fever (we have facilities on site to test and will send you home immediately if you have fever).
- 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.
- For details regarding event transfers or to cancel an entry, please refer to our policy.
- ON RACE DAY: There are a few important changes on how we run things on the day:
- ACCESS:
- We have exclusive use of the trail network. For public trail access, please check the Alpenflow EPIC Schedule page.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- No hand-shaking permitted at event.
- Please understand that we need to be very strict on this . Non-compliance will result in revoking race access or disqualification.
- CHEERING: Keep 4m distance to the race track!
- If you ‘hackle’ or encourage other riders on their race run please do so at least 4m away from the race track.
- Shouting is a known source of virus transmission and we MUST minimise the risk there. Non-compliance will result in revoking race access or disqualification.
- RESULTS & CEREMONY:
- Race results are LIVE throughout the day.
- Access race results via the website.
- Giveaways for every racer: Rocky Trail water bottle.
- 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.
- PERSONAL HYGIENE:
- No ‘snot rockets’ (blowing your nose without a tissue) in the vicinity of other people.
- Hand washing stations and sanitation stations are available at the venue.
- Please regularly clean your hands with an alcoholic-based hand rub or wash hands with soap and water (especially after going to bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing).
- Riders and visitors are encouraged to wear (cycling) gloves when picking up number plates.
- Unless from the same family, we discourage you from car-pooling to the venue.
- PARTICIPANT TRACKING:
- Every person at the event (including non-racers) need to register.
- Racers will be tracked with race plates.
- Non-competitors will need to sign on via the online system.
- ACCESS:
Enforcement of COVID Safe Plan
If we see blatant breaches of those rules we will ask you to leave the event. You are not only potentially endangering other racers, but also the future of our business.
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!)
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