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. Dress up for our last race this year. Free pizza supplied at the end. Gluten free and vego options avaible. Bring a plate if you want! 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 monthly women's (including trans and femme) social ride will be held on Sunday 28th November and will explore the northern section of trails at La Larr Ba Gauwa Park (pronounced "Lah Larr Ba Gower") in Harcourt, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. The ride will commence from Harcourt township at the designated MTB parking (opposite CFA Building and behind the new playground) at 9:00am and go for around 2 hrs. We will ride the gentle incline up Picnic Gully Road to the trailhead and then onto Girra (trail # 2), Wilkerr (trail # 3) and Murnong (trail # 4). All these trails are rated as blue square (more difficult) and are targeted at intermediate riders. A medium level of fitness is required.  There will be a “no drop” policy – no one will be left behind. 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. An insurance waiver can be signed on the day if required. Please register your attendance by "purchasing" a free ticket for this event.

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 trails in this network are generally flowing and less technical in nature, with only a few short climbs;  some newer trails have exploited local geological and Goldfields features.  This ride will introduce some new trails through the forest. We are planning a ride of approximately 22 km that should take around 2.5 hours.  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 ride will commence at 10am at the historic Red White and Blue poppet head on Bells Lane Track.  Head west on the Muckleford School Road, past Jeralee Boarding Kennels and continue on Bells Lane Track to the intersection with Red White and Blue Track.  There is plenty of parking (but no coffee van).  

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 October social ride will be held on Sunday 31st October and will explore the eastern section of trails in the Walmer State Forest, aka Ken's Trails, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.  These loops are marked orange and blue and have been used for rounds of the Victorian Enduro series in the 2000s.  The trails showcase the undulating and rocky terrain of our local area.  The ride will commence from the Daltons Road carpark (corner Daws Road) at 9:00am and go for around 2 hrs. The Women’s Social rides (including trans and femme) are targeted at a beginner to intermediate skill level. 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, COVID regulations considered. 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. An insurance waiver can be signed on the day if required. Please register your attendance by "buying" a ticket for this event (please note is is free). 

Following a clean up of the race track we will be spending an hour or so riding the trails and checking out the features (clean up of the track is not part of the ride, but you are more than welcome to help). This ride is not intended to be a major workout, but focused more on getting back into riding for those who haven't been on the bike for a while. A number of CRR adult riders will be in attendance to monitor & provide assistance as required. Parents are also welcome to join in the ride if interested. Participants are required to be self sufficient with water & snacks.   It will be a great time to meet up with like minded young people, get the legs spinning and brush up on some skills. We will be starting at 3pm in the afternoon and the session will go for 1 hour max. NOTE: We will be adhering to Covid safe directions and restriction in place at the time of this event.

Dear member, The Annual General Meeting of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders will be held on Saturday 23 October commencing at 4pm.  We are planning to conduct the meeting in person at the Forest Creek gold mine site, Duke Street, Castlemaine.  With the support of Parks Victoria, this is the site of the Rocky Riders storage shed. Along with the formal business of the AGM, including the election of office bearers, there will be an opportunity for members, families and friends of the Rocky Riders to enjoy a relaxed and sociable afternoon/evening.  Drinks and nibbles will be supplied by the club with soft drinks for children.  Mark the date in your diary, bring the family, and join us at our defacto HQ for a general catch up.  BYO chair and glassware (if required) ... plus any ideas and input you have for the club's activities and plans for 2022. Further details will be advised to members. If you are interested in joining the Committee please think about nominating for one of the Committee positions; if you are unable to attend the AGM and would like to cast your vote please complete a proxy appointment.  Any queries regarding the AGM please contact the Secretary via info@rockyriders.com Kind regards,   Daan van Dorenmalen Chair  

In the lead up to the Summer Dirt Crits series we are organising some social rides. This ride is not intended to be a major workout, but focused more on getting back riding for those who haven't been on the bike for a while. A number of CRR adult riders will be in attendance to monitor & provide assistance as required. Parents are also welcome to join in the ride if interested. Participants are required to be self sufficient with water & snacks.   It will be a great time to meet up with like minded young people, getting the legs spinning and brushing up on the skills. We will be starting at 9am in the morning and the sessions will go for 1.5 hours max Age group 3-7 will ride for 1 hour - route determined based on age of children. Parents of younger children are are welcome/encouraged to participate in ride.   Age group 8-14 will ride for 1.5 hours - group may be split for separate ride subject to age & no. of attendees. The first ride will be held at the Baco trails. We will meet at the Daltons Road carpark (corner Daws Road) at 9:00am. NOTE: We will be adhering to Covid safe directions and restriction in place at the time of this event.