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Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 9
Mar
09
2023 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 9
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 8
Mar
02
2023 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 8
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
February Women's Social Ride - "Bikes and Brews" - Bacos
Feb
24
2023 Past Event
February Women's Social Ride - "Bikes and Brews" - Bacos
Walmer Forest Reserve
18:00 – 21:00
Come join our cruisy Friday night ride at the Bacos, Walmer Forest Reserve on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Meet at the Corners of Daws and Dalton Rds for a 6 pm start. Ride for approx 1.5 - 2 hr ride  with the option of joining for a social catch up afterwards at the Bridge Hotel. Riders from beginners+ welcome. Teen girls and women of all ages encouraged to participate. All riders must be self-sufficient with food, water and spares. You must have a well maintained mountain bike and well fitted helmet that meets Australian standards. A Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is recommended so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders without an Auscycling membership, do so at their own discretion. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be an alternative option to cover you or a monthly membership. In order for us to manage riders to ride leaders ratios please purchase a free ticket below. If you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 8
Feb
23
2023 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 8
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 7
Feb
16
2023 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 7
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 6
Feb
09
2023 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 6
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Round 6 will be an Individual Time Trial to reset our handicaps. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
"Bikes and Brews" Women's Social Ride Bacos, January
Jan
27
2023 Past Event
"Bikes and Brews" Women's Social Ride Bacos, January
Walmer Forest Reserve
18:00 – 21:00
Come join our cruisy Friday night ride at the Bacos, Walmer Forest Reserve on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Meet at the Corners of Daws and Dalton Rds for a 6 pm start. Ride for approx 1.5 - 2 hr ride  with the option of joining for a social catch up afterwards at the Bridge Hotel. Riders from beginners+ welcome. Teen girls and women of all ages encouraged to participate. All riders must be self-sufficient with food, water and spares. You must have a well maintained mountain bike and well fitted helmet that meets Australian standards. A Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is recommended so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders without an Auscycling membership, do so at their own discretion. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be an alternative option to cover you or a monthly membership. In order for us to manage riders to ride leaders ratios please purchase a free ticket below. If you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com      
Festive Social Ride & BBQ Bacos, December
Dec
18
2022 Past Event
Festive Social Ride & BBQ Bacos, December
Walmer Forest Reserve
09:30 – 12:30
Come join our last ride for the year at the Bacos, Walmer Forest Reserve on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Our two monthly rides (women's and mixed) join together to celebrate the festive season...dress in your best bike kit, extra points for tinsel. Stay for a BBQ and catch up afterwards. Meet at the Corners of Daws and Dalton Rds for a 9:30 am start. We will ride for approx 1.5 - 2 hr ride   Riders from beginners+ welcome. Junior riders encouraged to participate.  All riders must be self-sufficient with food, water and spares. You must have a well maintained mountain bike and well fitted helmet that meets Australian standards. A Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is recommended so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders without an Auscycling membership, do so at their own discretion. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be an alternative option to cover you or a monthly membership. In order for us to manage riders to ride leaders ratios please purchase a free ticket below. If you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com      
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 5
Dec
08
2022 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 5
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Round 5 is our Christmas round with extra points on offer for festive decorations on bicycles and riders. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 4
Dec
01
2022 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 4
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 3
Nov
24
2022 Past Event
Junior Summer Dirt Crits - Round 3
White Hills track,
17:30 – 18:30
The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2022/23 on Thursday evenings commencing 3 November. Once again the Crits will feature separate categories (and an earlier start time) for junior riders (3-14 years of age), and we encourage any young riders with a suitable bike, a helmet and a sense of adventure to participate. The DirtCubs (ages 3-7) circuit is a 700 m loop, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 1.4 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities. Racing will kick off at 5:45pm and finishing by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received. Location We will be back at the White Hills tracks where we were in the past. Registration Please register for each individual race before Wednesday 5pm This will make it easier for us to get the race started. Note that a valid Auscycling licence is required. To obtain an auscycling membership, please follow the link below.  https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership For any enquiries regarding Dirt Crits please contact Steve Warren on 0439 808 275.
November Social Ride - Baco trails
Nov
20
2022 Past Event
November Social Ride - Baco trails
Walmer Forest Reserve
09:00 – 11:30
Our November social ride will be held on Sunday 20 November and will explore the best bits of our much loved Baco Trail network.  The ride length will be around 20 kms plus so come prepared for around 2.5 hours in the saddle.   We will likely split into two groups to offer both a medium-paced and a more social-paced journey.  Riders with beginner to intermediate skills are welcome but must have a reasonable level of fitness and all riders must be self-sufficient with food, water and spares. The meeting point will be in the carpark at the corner of Daws Road and Daltons Road (up the hill from the Castlemaine Pony Club) with the ride commencing at 9am.  A Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is recommended so you are covered by insurance while riding.  Riders without an Auscycling membership, do so at their own discretion.  If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be an alternative option to cover you or you can take out a Auscycling Lifestyle Membership for the month for $9.00. In order for us to manage riders to ride leaders ratios please purchase a free ticket. Online registration closes morning of event.  Late registration accepted on day but please arrive early to complete.  If you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com