The Women's social ride includes: all women* (both cis and trans), non-binary, gender non confirming people, LGBTQI+, people of colour, and ages.  These rides focus on creating a supportive, inclusive and encouraging environment, connecting with other women and spending time in our beautiful local surrounds. Teen girls who are confident intermediate mountain bikers are also welcome to join us. On Sunday 27th March will sample the Pineys trails in Castlemaine, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Assemble at the Theatre Royal for a 9am start time. Catered for intermediate skill level riders, we will ride for approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. There will be a “no drop” policy – no one will be left behind. There will be an option to follow the ride with a catch up at a local café. Women with advanced mountain biking experience are welcome to come along to contribute to the supportive environment. Please note this is not a skills clinic and 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 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 below. If you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com *this list is not exhaustive of the large spectrum of women living in our community, please contact us if you have any feedback or suggestions about the language used and we will work to represent those who want to ride with us. 

The March social ride will be a more relaxed ride along the Forest Creek trail leading to some fairly easy singletrack en route to the Expedition Pass reservoir. The return journey will touch on some sections of the Pineys. Not hilly or rocky; best described as twisty and fun. The pace will also be moderate to encourage newer riders to participate and develop their skills and confidence. You will need a mountain bike and to be reasonably fit as the riding distance will be around 20km. Dress for the weather and be sure to bring food, water and spares. AusCycling membership is desirable. An insurance waiver can be signed by non-members. Ride will depart Theatre Royal, Castlemaine at 9am on Sunday 20 March.

Grab your shovel, sharpen your trimmers, it's working bee time!  The Rocky Riders will be holding a working bee at the Baco trails in the Walmer Forest and are asking for you to join in and help. Date: Saturday 19th of March Time: 1-4pm Where: Transition zone (cnr Ashbys Track and Pine Track), Walmer State Forest What to bring: rake, pruning saw / snips / loppers What we would like to achieve - to walk/ride through the trails and clear some “hot” spots, so that the trails remain in a great state. The working bee will be followed with some refreshments and a review of what we achieved. 

The Women's social ride includes: all women* (both cis and trans), non-binary, gender non confirming people, people of colour, and ages.  These rides focus on creating a supportive, inclusive and encouraging environment, connecting with other women and spending time in our beautiful local surrounds. Our first ride for 2022 is on Sunday 27th February and will sample the Baco trails in the Walmer State Forest, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Assemble at the carpark at the corner of Daws Road and Daltons Road, Castlemaine (up the hill from the Pony Club) for a 9am start time. Catered for beginner to intermediate skill level riders, conducted at a gentle pace, we will ride for approximately 1.5 hours. There will be a “no drop” policy – no one will be left behind. There will be an option to follow the ride with a catch up at a local café. Women with advanced mountain biking experience are welcome to come along to contribute to the supportive environment. Please note this is not a skills clinic and 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. 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 *this list is not exhaustive of the large spectrum of women living in our community, please contact us if you have any feedback or suggestions about the language used and we will work to represent those who want to ride with us. 

The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2021/22 on Thursday evenings commencing 4 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 Spring Gully 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.

Our first social ride for 2022 will be held on Sunday 20 February. This ride 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. Depending on numbers and experience of riders we may be able to break the group into two to cater for a slower paced group. Riders with intermediate skills are welcome but you must have a reasonable level of fitness and all riders must be self-sufficient with food, water and spares. AusCycling membership is desirable. An insurance waiver can be signed by non-members. The meeting point will be at the corner of Daws Road and Daltons Road (up the hill from the Castlemaine Pony Club) with the ride commencing at 9am. An opportunity will exist for some post-ride refreshments at The Mill complex. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for any weather or other updates.

The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2021/22 on Thursday evenings commencing 4 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 Spring Gully 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.

The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2021/22 on Thursday evenings commencing 4 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 Spring Gully 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.

The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2021/22 on Thursday evenings commencing 4 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 Spring Gully 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.

The popular Dirt Crits mountain biking series hosted by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders returns for season 2021/22 on Thursday evenings commencing 4 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 Spring Gully 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.

Our final Women's ride for the year will see the inclusion of children, families and other community members. All genders, including non-binary and trans, are welcome to join us. Children who are confident riding single track or are using a MTB specific front mounted child's seats on an adults MTB are also encourged to participate (examples can be found here or contact us for advice.) All children must be accompained by an adult.  We will meet at the Pine Forest Area along Dalton's road at Walmer State Forest on Dja Dja Wurrung Country at 9:30am. We will ride the green beginner track and then meet for a picnic (please BYO picnic rug, tea/coffee and morning tea). Youth and and adults keen on doing additional riding on the intermediate tracks will have this option if there is interest on the day. There will be a no-drop policy, with one of our ride leaders at the back of the group. This is a fun, social event that celebrates MTB riding and culture - you are encouraged to "dress up fancy" in MTB appropriate attire. There will be prizes for the best dressed child, youth and adult on the day.  COVID safe practice will be adhered to, including social distancing for the picnic. Please note this is not a skills clinic and 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. An insurance waiver can be signed on the day if required. Please register to attend this free event (children riding on an adults MTB bike seat are not required to register). 

Our final social ride for 2021 will be held on Sunday 12 December and will connect an eastern loop of trails commencing in Kalimna Park, touching some sections of the Pineys and wending our way back to town via Ken's Trails in the Walmer Forest.  This combination of trails covers just about all of the features that make Castlemaine singletrack so special. The full ride length will be around 30kms.  However there will be multiple points to exit back to suburban streets for those wishing to shorten the ride.  Depending on numbers we will likely offer two groups to cater for faster and slower pace riders. Nevertheless a reasonable level of fitness is required, along with some technical skills and a well maintained mountain bike, helmet etc. The ride will commence from the Theatre Royal, Hargraves Street, Castlemaine at 9:00am. Our monthly Women's Rocky Riders social ride will be happening at the same time and will be open for any gender, children, youth or family to participate in. Here are more details about this fun, social event. A Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is recommended so you are covered by insurance while riding.  An insurance waiver can be signed on the day if required. Please register your attendance by “buying” a ticket for the event (please note this is free).