Rocky Trail Academy

School's back in QLD and NSW students, get ready for Term 3 racing! We're heading to Woolgoolga on the NSW North Coast on Friday 24 July with a Fox Superflow® on that weekend (counting toward QLD Series and overall Aussie Legend titles)!

See you out on the rocky trails at Woopi! Woolgoolga Mountain Bike Club Visit NSW State Forests

🦎Darling Downs schools racing at Toowoomba! See you this Friday at the Mt Lofty Trails - who's coming back for the on Saturday and Sunday? Surely the best way to spend the "QLD Day" weekend?

🔗 Lock in your spot! Register for the Darling Downs event on the website!

Full-house at the Mt Cotton Rocky Trail Academy this year: 350 racers representing 59 schools at the start! What a thrill!

A big shout-out to Redland City Council for supporting mountain biking and our junior event that kicked off the Redlands AdventureFest this year. Thank you to Cr Jason Colley for welcoming our students, teachers and parents and massive THANKS also to Mt Cotton Riders Alliance for the awesome trails!

See you next year!

Don't forget! Time to line-up for the Wollongong Rocky Trail Academy THIS Friday at Cringila MTB Park! Get your entries in for an awesome school day riding bikes and shredding the trails with your mates.

📅 Fri, 22 May 2026
📍 Cringila MTB Park, Wollongong
🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/academycringila

See you there!

Rocky Trail Academy Term 2 racing is launching at Silvan (VIC) on Friday, 24 April and we have NSW and QLD races is coming up in May!

This year, we are officially a registered provider for the Queensland Government’s Play On! Sports Voucher program, making it easier than ever for QLD students to hit the trails at our local events. Eligible families can receive a voucher worth up to $200. The voucher can be used to cover registration fees for any Rocky Trail Academy event held in QLD. Vouchers must be presented to us by 19 June 2026.

Click below or click through to any QLD event page for more info on how to redeem!

🔗 https://rockytrailacademy.com/queensland-governments-play-on-sports-voucher-program/

What a day at Nerang! 🌲🔥

Such an awesome lineup of 320 starters from over 50 schools across South East Queensland shredding the Nerang trails! There’s nothing quite like the buzz of the event village, the quiet focus at the start line, and the pure stoke of crossing that final timing mat after a day out in the bush with your mates. We love it!

📸 THE PHOTOS ARE LIVE!
The gallery is now up - click on your NAME in the results for all the galleries! Relive those dusty corners, the finish-line high-fives, and the podium glory. Check the link in our bio to find your shots and don't forget to tag us!
🔗 https://rockytrailacademy.com/results/gold-coast-schools-comp-results-2026/

🙌 HUGE THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
An event of this scale doesn't happen without an incredible team behind us. A massive shoutout to our sponsors and supporters who help us nurture the next generation of riders:

Sendy MTB Gear – For the epic podium vouchers and keeping the groms looking sharp!
Shimano Bike – For powering the Shimano Track!
Marzocchi – Legendary suspension support to hit every berm with thanks to Ridefox Australia
Tyres – For keeping the rubber side down on those loose Nerang corners thanks to Imports
Race Face Performance Products – For providing the performance products that keep these bikes trail-ready.
Rocky Trail Entertainment – For taking school sports into the wild!
Rocky Trail Academy events are endorse by AusCycling

To every teacher, parent, and volunteer who helped these 320 riders get to the start line—you are the heartbeat of the Academy. See you at the next one!



📸 Media

We return to the Djuwang Baring Trails in Creswick with the Central Victorian Schools Comp! Is this the most awesome school day ever? We’re going with a resounding YES. 🤘

This isn't just a race; it’s about nurturing the grassroots of mountain biking and giving the next generation of shredders a platform to shine. We believe the best way to grow the sport is by having an absolute blast in the bush with your mates.

🏁 What’s the vibe?
Riders will be put to the test across three unique tracks designed to push their endurance and technical skills. But don't worry—there’s always that one legendary, flowy race track that everyone finishes with a massive grin!

🏆 More than just a Podium
We’re looking for the top shredders, but it’s about more than just the medals. They get to experience the buzz of thriving for a personal best with riders representing a school or starting independently. Winners take home medals and Sendy MTB Gear vouchers and our podium interviews aren't just for show—they're a chance for riders to build confidence and find their voice in the MTB community.

Swipe 👉 for Creswick pics and what else is coming up and we’ll see you at there!

There is a specific kind of freedom you only find on the trails. It’s that drive to get out into nature, the connection with your bike, and the simple joy of the ride that keeps us all coming back. 🚲✨

Today, we’re sharing a story from deep within our Rocky Trail community. James Granger was one of our Rocky Trail Academy Junior Racers - young, stoic racer who loved the dirt and the adventure of mountain biking with his mates. Sadly, James passed away at just 16 after a incredibly brave journey with illness.

To honour his spirit and his love for the outdoors, his family has started “Join In for James”, a charity ride to raise funds for 'Challenge - supporting kids with cancer'. Their team became a vital part of James' world during his long hospital stay. They visited him almost daily, providing not only practical support but also friendship and emotional care.

On March 22nd, James' family is organising a bike ride on the Warburton Rail Trail. It’s a day to breathe in the gum trees, pedal through the fern gullies, and ride for a purpose bigger than ourselves. 🌿

How you can support:
🚲 Ride with them: Choose a 30km or 15km route through the Yarra Valley. It’s accessible for all ages and ends with a BBQ and skills session at Lillydale Lake.
🌱Donate: Please consider a donation to the Challenge Charity. Every bit helps them support other kids and families navigating their own cancer journeys.

James found his freedom on two wheels and we're so glad that we could play a small part in his riding World with our Rocky Trail Academy events in VIC.

🔗 Link to Info or search "Ride for James Warburton"
https://www.mycause.com.au/events/joininforjames

Photos: KI PhotoMedia, Shannon Gernyi