Overview

Start your 2013 racing season with a bang and with your mates!

Imagine to race every possible track combination at Stromlo – this is a race that gets you to ride the whole goodness of the World Championship tracks! In this race you will ride a 33km circuit at Stromlo three times for the full 100 km. Cruisy challenges to race one and two loops are offered as well.

New in 2013 - the 100 km Mates category
This is for you and that special someone in your life that you want to spend 100 km out on the bike with ;-) Go on, ride, race, laugh, suffer and enjoy a day out on one of the most challenging and fun MTB tracks in Australia together!

Back by popular demand: the 5-lap 100 Miler!
That's right - we dare you to start your pain fest of a race at 5 am - a morning lap at Stromlo is one of the most memorable experiences on your bike! Start in the dark and as the sun comes out, the view from the top of the observatory will put a spell on your legs to keep you going all day!

About the race circuit
Climb up to the top via Bluegum and then it’s the sweeping descents of Skyline and Luge that will keep your heart rate up, tight switchback climbs, some sections to recover at Willow’s Link, fast downhills – look out Party Line! - everything a mountain biker’s heart could wish for!

Bring family & friends
This is a family-friendly event with kids races and activities. Yummy food, coffee and drinks will be available all day and the riders are treated to fresh fruit, energy drinks and snacks at the Euro-style feed zone in the event centre after each lap!

 


Photo: Dan de Witte

Preliminary Start List We have a seriously fast field lining up for Sunday's race. Entries are still coming in - this is the Rider List as per Friday 10am.  
Track update - 07/02/13 Rode the Rocky Trail 100 track yesterday: overall Stromlo is in great shape but rocky as always. Bring spare tubes! Also it will be a warm day - around 30degrees - so we recommend that you take 2 bottles or a Camelbak with you. Final track length according to my Strava run is 25.9km with 607m of climbing per lap. It's about 95% singletrail therefore quite demanding. Online registration will remain open until Friday 9pm.  
Race Format

You can Choose Your Own Challenge with the options to ride 33km, 66km, 100km or 100miles.

In this circuit race the distance challenges are on a ~ 33 km loop:

  • 3 laps for the full 100 km distance
  • 2 laps for a 66 km race
  • 1 lap for a 33 km race
  • 100 miler with 5 laps

There will be a mass start for the first three and we will most likely send the three different racing categories off in 5-10 min intervals to avoid congestions on the first lap.

Start time for the 100miler is 5am to give you that rewarding morning lap and let's you finish with the crowd.

After each lap the times will be recorded at the event centre; the fastest rider in each category wins. Male and female age categories offered include Junior, Elite, Master and SuperMaster.

Riders in the 100km Mates category need to cross the finish line after every lap together (within 3 bike lengths).

Camping at Stromlo Forest Park Camping will be allowed and is free of charge. Please note that all vehicels MUST REMAIN on the asphalt section of the Crit track. We will mark this clearly on raceday.
Skills Session with Dynamic Motivation

Mic from Dynamic Motivation will run a skills session on the Sunday before the race. Check out the website for more details


Photo: Dan de Witte

Entertainment This is a family friendly event, with heaps of entertainment for the kids. A lot of different kids races will be available on the day with attractive prizes and certificates. Entertainment in the form of colouring in competitions and face painting will keep them busy and happy.

Accommodation Partner in Canberra

 

Crowne Plaza Canberra is the ideal place to stay for all riders taking part in the Rocky Trail event. Located in heart of the Nation’s Capital overlooking historical Glebe Park, Crowne Plaza Canberra is only a short 20 minute drive to Stromlo Forest Park. Their guest rooms have modern, luxurious beds to ensure you are well rested for the event. You’ll also appreciate the complimentary access to Pro-Fit Health Club with sauna and outdoor pool where you can keep active before the race.

All Rocky Trail riders can save up to 20% off their stay when they book through their dedicated sports supporters site https://resweb.passkey.com/go/rockytrail100

The Crowne Plaza has also advised that everyone who books a room via the sports supports site receives 20% off their full buffet breakfast (per adult) and a 2 for 1 drink voucher (per room) at Binara one Lounge Bar. They will also place complimentary amenities in the room. For more information on the hotel visit www.crowneplazacanberra.com.au

 

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