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Rider Briefing | Shimano MTB GP – Glenrock NSW 2021

May 20, 2021 Juliane

We welcome you to Glenrock! That view… This is classic cross-country lap racing at its best at Glenrock – from the first time between the

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Rider Briefing | Shimano MTB GP – Awaba NSW 2021

May 6, 2021 Juliane

We welcome you to Awaba! This is the fifth attempt to roll out the Shimano MTB GP at Awaba MTB Park this year – wet

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Rider Briefing | Fox Superflow – Ourimbah NSW 2021

February 4, 2021 Juliane

We welcome you to the 2021 Fox Superflow Season Opener! VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING During 2020 the Rocky Trail crew and racing community have adopted an

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Your Age group will automatically be assigned during the registration process based on your Year of Birth.

JUNIOR CATEGORIES 

  • Male and Female Junior U13 (Challenge)
  • Male and Female Junior U15 (Challenge +Adventure)
  • Male and Female Junior U17
  • Male and Female Junior U19
  • Male and Female Junior Pairs U19

ADULT CATEGORIES

  • Male and Female 19-29
  • Male and Female 30-39
  • Male and Female 40-49
  • Male and Female 50-59
  • Male and Female 60+
  • Male and Female Open e-Bike
  • Male and Female Open Pairs
  • Male and Female Masters Pairs

This is cross-country racing at its best!

What's the challenge?

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!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

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.

Volunteer Here

EVERY EVENT NEEDS:

  • 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)

Event Schedule

FridayTIME
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
SaturdayTIME
Registration Open7:30 - 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 Start9:00 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 CeremonyFrom 1:30 PM

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.

Classification Awards

Our much coveted "Classification Award Plates" are awarded at every round.

View The Shimano GP Event Guide

Shimano GP Rules

The rules are relatively simple:

  • No race plate no race
  • 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
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Shimano MTB GP Series Info

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!

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Ecotourism Australia Nature Certified

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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