Fresh Events & Venues for Rocky Trail Racers!
For 2016 the Rocky Trail Shimano GP kicks off on the fantastic singletracks of Glenrock, just near Newcastle — this is a singletrack heavy course with plenty of technical challenge and some climbing too.
Outer Image Photography will be on hand for all the Shimano GP rounds and you’ll be able to access all of your photos as part of the race entry package. Glenrock is a spectacular location, right next to the ocean, so you can expect to score some great photos!
Round two will be on the 9th April at Singleton — an all-new venue for the Shimano GP series. The Singleton trails are relatively open and super fast with only rolling undulations to slow you down. The tracks offer easy overtaking and the technical difficiulty is low, so it’s a great course for newcomers and the kids.
From there the series returns to more familiar trails with round three at Stromlo on the 7th of May, Ourimbah on the 25th of June and the final round at Mt Annan on the 23rd of July.
All rounds will follow the same format with four-hour ‘Fast’ or seven-hour ‘Furious’ race options.
2016 Shimano GP Series
#1 Glenrock - 5th March
#2 Singleton - 9th April
#3 Stromlo - 7th May
#4 Ourimbah - 25th June
#5 Mt Annan - 23rd July
All New Events
This year Rocky Trail Entertainment has a couple of all-new events in store.
Hardrock Double
First up will be the Hardrock Double on the 19-20 March. Taking place at Glenworth Valley, inland from Wyong and near Peats Ridge. It will kick off with a ‘Gravel Grind’ race around a 10km dirt road loop. This will have all manner of categories; from XC, cyclocross, fatbike and even e-bike!
The following day there will be a trail run of around 10km in length. Both the ride and run with be team’s events, so you’ll need to pair up with a mate to take part.
You can choose to ride only, run only or enter for both.
Diamonds in the Dirt
Finally, Rocky Trail is having a women's only event at Awaba on the NSW Central Coast.
Diamonds in the Dirt will be held on the 2nd of July and it’s open to any women - from first-time racer to podium chaser.
This 2-3 hour event takes in the fun and flowy Awaba singletrack. The guys are welcome too, as long as their along to support the girls and look after the kids!
