SUMMER SERIES

Our Summer Series is welcome to everyone from 3 years up to seniors on a fast cross country MTB circuit at our trail head in Spring Gully, Bendigo, Victoria.

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Kids Racing

There will be 2 different half hour racing times with 4 grades in Session 1 and 3 grades in Session 2.

Riders will collect their individual race plate at the start of the season and must attend each race with this attached to their bike.

*Note all age groups are a GUIDE only, grade selection is at parents’ discretion. Kids can race up or down categories so as to allow a positive racing experience and riders can easily move across categories throughout the season.

Session 1

5:00pm - 5:30pm will include kids from 3 - 8 years of age:

  • 🍌 Bananas: 2-5yrs. The bananas are our dedicated balance bike category, full of cuties who are new to the MTB scene – these little riders will ride an approx. 150m flat loop for up to 10min duration.

  • 🍎 Apples: 3-5yrs.  New riders perhaps on their first pedal bike these little riders will complete the same circuit as the Banana’s approx. 150m flat loop for up to 10min duration.

  • 🍊 Oranges:  5-7yrs.  The Oranges are full of zest and tang and ready to take on that next stage – these little riders will ride an approx. 600m track with some small ups and down around our community loop.  Race time will be up to 15min in duration.

  • 🍐Pears: 7-8yrs. The Pears are getting a little more adventurous now riding a little bit further on an approx. 1km loop with some cruisy 4WD track and the fun of some single track and the community loop back to the start. Racing will be up to 20mins in duration.

Session 2

5:30pm - 6:30pm will include kids from 9 - 13 years of age:

Session 2 is for those bigger kids who are getting a whole lot more adventurous. They will be riding into the green loop – C grade as far as the dam and the other 2 grades parts of the longer green loop. 

Grades are as follows

  • A Grade Green: 12-13yrs up to 40min race duration

  • B Grade Blue: 10-11yrs up to 30min race duration

  • C Grade Red: 7-9yrs up to 20min race duration

Age for the series category is taken from 14th of October 2025.

Senior and Junior (U16, U19) Categories 

We are introducing a grading system for our senior riders for the 2025/26 Summer Series.  This allows close and competitive racing through the entire series, an easy way to measure your performance, and importantly easier management for our volunteers.  

Senior Grades: Mixed male and female 

  • A Grade – 5 laps – Start time at 18:30 

  • B Grade – 4 laps – Start time at 18:34

  • C Grade – 3 laps – Start time at 18:42 

  • D Grade – 2 laps – Start time at 18:46 

Junior Grades: Mixed male and female 

  • U19 A Grade – 4 laps – Start time at 18:32 

  • U19 B Grade – 3 laps – Start time at 18:38 

  • U16 A Grade – 3 laps – Start time at 18:40 

  • U16 B Grade – 2 laps – Start time at 18:44

E Bike: Mixed male and female 

·       E Bike All – 4 laps - Start time at 18:36

Grading for round 1 is set by race committee and based off 2024/25 series lap times.

  • New riders are graded by race committee following discussion with rider on their ability, other race results and Strava stalking

  • After every round a regrading will occur to allow riders to move up/down and ensuring even competition and more chances to make the podiums.

  • Top two placing riders in grades B, C and D are promoted up one grade to A, B and C respectively. Riders are rewarded for good performances and graded up to allow a greater challenge and continue their improvement

  • Bottom two placing riders in grades A, B and C are demoted one grade to B, C and D respectively. Riders are ensured the opportunity to race at their level and be competitive

  • Allowances are made for mechanicals and crashes on an ad hoc basis

We are happy to discuss grade movements if required at any stage.

ENTRY FEES

  • All Kids Categories

    SERIES: $82.50

    SINGLE RACE: $15

  • Under 16

    SERIES: $123.50

    SINGLE RACE: $15.50

  • Senior

    SERIES: $165.00

    SINGLE RACE: $25.00

  • E-Bike

    SERIES: $165.00

    SINGLE RACE: $25.00

Additional Information

  • Age for the series for both payment and category is taken from 14th of October 2025.

  • Series Entry Fees are available until October 21st. Part Series entries for the first half or second half are also available. Entries for individual races will be available until midnight the day before the race.

  • All fees include transaction fees.

  • Enter before 12th of October and get a customised plate with your name on it! (Senior categories only)

  • To enter more than 1 person in the one payment click the '+' button at the top of the registration form.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Full Terms and conditions can be found here. All participants must sign the terms and conditions before racing the first race. By entering you are agreeing to do so.

  • All Race & Series Entries are Non-Refundable.

  • All Series Entries cover riders for all 8 rounds.

  • All racers MUST display their race plate at every race – lost or misplaced plates will result in a $5 charge for replacement.