Welcome to the Fox Superflow® 2022 Round 3 of the VIC Series in Silvan in the Yarra Ranges!
RACE THE WAY YOU RIDE
VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING
We have you covered across the weekend with many local businesses coming out and supporting the event. Remember:
- All track runs are live timed so check your result as you cross the line.
- PRIZE Ceremony: MTB DIRECT sponsors over $20,000 worth of online vouchers for this year’s series for your next shopping spree on their site for 1-2-3 category podium getters!
- Giveaways from our sponsors
- For those who can stay around for Sunday we will announce and acknowledge the winners, but don’t worry if you can’t, your winning podium voucher will be emailed to you.
GENERAL RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING
We can’t 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
Venue
Silvan Mountain Bike Park – Silvan VIC
Returning back to the Silvan trails after an epic wet mudfest that everyone is still talking about, and the sad destruction of forest from the July 2021 storms. We are extremely thankful to the crew at Vic Parks and the local Yarra Ranges MTB club who have worked tirelessly to achieve the trail repair for our event this year. Together Silvan MTB Park has an exciting future with the hope of more trails into the upcoming years.
- Event Registration and Hub will be located within the Silvan Mountain Bike Park.
- Parking: will be approximately 300m from the entrance off Stonyford Rd.
- Traffic: Caution should be taken turning off Stonyford Rd as the road is narrow and the turn has some limited visibility. From the gate approximately 40m vehicles will turn right and follow the signs to the big large grassy event hub site.
Race tracks used
- FOX Track: “Temple of Zoom” 1.7km 150m vertical drop.
- STANS Track: An off camber corner sends riders down MELBA track fireroad for a flying 600m before sketchy off camber puts you onto Twisted Sister and 3 flat corners before some fresh sketch drops you into the choicest sections of “Bakers Dozen”. 1.5km km 150m vertical drop.
- LAZER Track: “Downhill track #4”. 900m 140m vertical drop. Finishes in the Event Hub
- Un-timed Liaisons: will use the “Pipeline Track” and “Track 12”
Weather information
Weather gods are currently on our side with mostly blue skys, some cloud cover and temps range 11-22c. We may actually need sunscreen this year.
Event Format
The Fox Superflow format provides so many options to the rider, and this weekend the opportunity to race three tracks:
- Tackle the 15 timed runs or just do one on each track.
- 6.5 hours available with all the support you need.
- Select Saturday or Sunday
- REMEMBER NO SHUTTLES ARE ALLOWED.
Don’t forget liaison to the starts are not timed, so grab your mate, friend, mum or dad and enjoy the leisurely ride to the top then be rewarded for your effort.
Insurance
You don’t need to be a member of any cycling association to race with Rocky Trail. Some offer great insurance packages which are worthwhile checking out and you are in charge of your own health insurance when racing with us.
Schedule – for all participants
Saturday
7.30am – 1.00pm Registration open
9.00am – 3.30pm Saturday 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.
3.30pm Last Race Run
Sunday
7.30am – 1.00pm Registration open
9.00am – 3.30pm Sunday 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.
3.30pm Last Race Run
3.45pm Event Wrap Up
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 series podium plates will be posted.
Attention: Riders please carry plenty of water!
First Fox Superflow?
Yeow!! Welcome to the Rocky Trail Tribe! It’s a very chilled out vibe, you’ll see and you can make the day YOUR adventure. All our crew are very chatty, so do talk to them at rego and at the starts, they will be more than happy to support and talk you through things. Come to the rego tent first to pick up your plate and then it all falls into place. Here are some blogs that may be helpful, plus we are emailing the rider briefing out today as well:
Timing:
Race plates with passive timing chips, automatic race timing and LIVE results online all day.
Event Support:
We thank the support of local businesses across the weekend;
- Food & Drink:
- Dumpling & Co – Paul will be serving the best Beef Dimsims and Chicken Dumplings all weekend.
- Morning coffee will be ready and waiting from 7am – https://itstime4.coffee/
- Tech Support: Yarra Valley Cycles team will be here to support you all weekend
- Fox Factory Suspension team travelling down from Sydney – say hi to the boys
- Krush – Matt and Co have all your bike washing taken care of
- Emma Mobile Ostepath – any aches and pains see Ema
- 299 Bikes – cool clothing apparel
- Lysty Chicks – supporting ladies riding Mountain Bikes
- Jigsaw Jumps – will be on site with a display. This innovative modular bike jump converts from a roller to a kicker.
Want to WIN a Jigsaw Jump at Silvan? Register you details at the jigsaw tent to be in the draw for your own personal jump!
Event Facilities:
- Toilets: The car park has port a loos
- Camping: is not allowed.
- Water: Bring your own water, no facility on site
- MEDICAL: On-site in the event centre and roaming out on track. The Race Director mobile number is available on your race plate for any issues out on track.
- TEAM TENTS – Are welcome – please email jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to secure your spot near the Event Hub – plenty of space available!
Rocky Trail Merchandise:
- Limited stock, new designs dropping in 2022! Get Rocky Trail T-shirts ($35) and hoodies ($65) for that post-race recovery chill!
- Grab your Rocky Trail Jerseys designed by Dharco – cool design
- Socks $15
- Mudguards $20
- NEW Rocky Trail hats made from recycled materials “eco-choice” – $30
- Available from the Rocky Trail rego desk all weekend!
Available NOW:
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 Jo at jo@rockytrailentertainment.com to be part of the team. Riders luv seeing supporters at our events.
Event updates during the race / weekend:
We always announce any major updates including any new COVID restriction announcements mainly via the FB event page, as well as our news blog and email newsletters. Please feel comfortable to register knowing we will refund or transfer your entry if QLD tips upside down like the other states.
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! Before the race day the page will display the RIDER LIST and from the race start onwards it will switch to LIVE then on Sunday after the race to final results. 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 – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
Event Manager – Jo Parker 0424 955 332
Media Liaison & Comms – Juliane Wisata 0416 737 972
COVID-specific Event Guidelines
How are we running this event and how do we keep you safe?
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 a fever.
- ON RACE DAY: There are a few important changes on how we run things on the day:
- ACCESS: Race tracks are closed to the general public.
- 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: Please 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.
- RESULTS & CEREMONY:
- Race results are LIVE throughout the day.
- Access race results via the website.
- Giveaways for every racer.
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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