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Race Rules

Everything you kneed to know about competing in one of our events.

Rules applying to all events

  • No garbage policy: please don’t litter out on the track. We will penalise you if we see you do it.
  • No cheating policy: you must follow the track. It will be clearly marked with arrows, bunting tape, flags and signs. If we see you cheating we will penalise you.
  • 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.
  • If a race is deemed unsafe because of storm, rain, fire etc we will pause it, assess the situation and if possible restart it again later.
  • 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.
  • Race numbers must be displayed on the handlebars of the bicycle. The number plate must be readable, so it must be fastened as flat as possible. Altering, cutting or placing of unauthorised sponsors’ logos on numbers is not permitted. You can keep your number plate as a memento of your race.
  • Riders must register before they will be allowed to practice.
  • All riders must wear a bike helmet that has been authorised by Australian Standards (or approved international standard) at all times when riding and racing. You will be required to wear fully enclosed foot wear and gloves are recommended.
  • You must be present or represented at the ceremony at the end of the race to claim your trophy. If you can’t hang around we are happy to email you a copy of the certificate. You have to be present or represented at the last race of the series to claim your series trophy – again we can email you a copy if you can’t make it.
  • Minimum age is 10 years – exceptions are possible but need to be approved by the race director.

Lap race specific rules

These rules apply to the Shimano 100 and The Willo

  • You ride the amount of laps you have signed up to.
  • You must complete all laps/distance you set out to do in order to be in the results.

Time race specific rules

These rules apply to the  JetBlack 24

  • You ride for the amount of hours you signed up for.
  • After the time is up you are not allowed to go on another lap but you can finish the lap you are on.
  • Most amount of laps + shortest time thereafter wins.
  • Once you have completed 1 lap you are in the results.
  • Transition for team riders: there must be physical contact before the next rider is allowed out. High five, kiss, track-style-slingshot, etc.
  • Transition must be in the transition zone, which is right after timing, unless otherwise stated in the rider briefing.

Fox Superflow rules

  • No race plate no race
  • Always respect other riders no matter their skill, speed, age or gender
  • If you leave the track you must return to the same point before continuing your run
  • No shortcutting or “local lines” outside the bunted track
  • No shuttling or towing at anytime during the event
  • All bikes and rider safety equipment must comply with the Australian Standards; ​you can race the Superflow® with any approved helmet and we encourage protection gear but it is not compulsory in this race format.
  • 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

Rockytrail Academy rules

  • You ride up to the starts – this time does not count. Shuttling or towing is not allowed.
  • You race down on a pre-determined track. Riders are required to stay on the designated marked track. No short cutting the track even if it is not bunted – this time does count.
  • 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 being passed find the next best place to move to the side and let them pass.
  • If a race is deemed unsafe because of storm, rain, fire etc we will pause it, assess the situation and if possible restart it again when safe.
  • Riders must register before they will be allowed to practice.
  • Race numbers must be displayed on the handlebars of the bicycle. The number plate must be readable, so it must be fastened as flat as possible. Altering, cutting or placing of unauthorised sponsors’ logos on numbers can result in a penalty. You can keep your number plate as a memento of your race.
  • All riders must wear a bike helmet that has been authorised by Australian Standards (or approved international standard) at all times when riding and racing. You will be required to wear fully enclosed foot wear and gloves are recommended.
  • Riders do not have to be a member of a cycling association or club to be allowed to race.
  • Riders are covered under Aus Cycling event insurance. If you have any questions, please contact Event Manager Jo Parker at Rocky Trail Entertainment.
  • No garbage policy: please don’t litter out on the track. We will penalise you if we see you do it.
  • Riders are required to provide assistance to injured riders by staying with the injured rider until assistance arrives and notifying the next rider to inform the next track official. Riders providing assistance will be permitted to have a rerun even if the allocated time has elapsed.
  • Riders must be registered in their own name and not substitute for other riders without the prior consent of the race organiser.
  • Riders must not permit another rider to ride their bike with the numberplate attached. If sharing a bike you must remove the numberplate.
  • Riders must only use one bike for racing. if a bike replacement is required due to mechanical issues approval must be sort from the Race Director.
  • E-bikes are not permitted other than for support riders & roving marshals. All E-bikes used during the event (including practice) must comply with our E-bikes Policy.