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SUMMARY:Family Camp Out
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URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/family-camp-out/
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T090000
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SUMMARY:Club Social Ride - Shifty 50 Recce
DESCRIPTION:Castlemaine Rocky Rider Daan\, will lead our May social ride: a preview and practice of the “Roll’d Gold” Shifty50 course (race day: June 1st). This approximately 25km ride will take in a number of trails within the baco (Walmer) trail network\, including the yellow and red loops which form the S50 course. Expect to ride for 2.5-3 hours on trails requiring an intermediate skill level and fitness sufficient for the duration and distance of riding at a user friendly pace with plenty of rest ppoints (depending on numbers there maybe an opportunity for a faster paced group to be formed. As always\, we have a no drop policy.\nRiders should bring their own water\, food and repair kit.\nAuscycling membership is required to participate. Registration link: https://events.auscycling.org.au/event-registration/individual/events/2376
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/club-social-ride-shifty-50-recce/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250817T084500
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SUMMARY:Club Social Ride - The Pineys
DESCRIPTION:This month’s social ride will be The Pineys. Brutal and beautiful\, in equal measure.\nThere’s been a lot of development recently by the trail fairies\, so we’ll go and sample their work. We’ll start from town\, and lull you into a false sense of security as we ride some gentle single track into the start of the Pineys trails. \nThen it’s on. \nAll riders must be self-sufficient with food\, water and spares. A well maintained/working mountain bike and helmet which meets Australian standards are required.  Children aged 16 years or under are more than welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult. And as with any rider\, please ensure that the rider is well matched to the ride. If you have any questions\, please get in touch with the club. \nRegister here: https://events.auscycling.org.au/event-registration/individual/events/2426 \nA Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is required so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders not holding a current membership need to sign up on the day. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership you can sign up for the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial or Lifestyle monthly Membership for $9.00. Alternatively\, you can join Bicycle Network – their family rates are quite competitive\, and can be found here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/club-social-ride-the-pineys/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250824T123000
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SUMMARY:Wome's Social Ride - Creswick
DESCRIPTION:Join the Castlemaine Rocky Riders women as they explore the Creswick MTB Park Trails. This ride\, led by Gayle\, will take us on the fun and flowy trails\, mostly blue and some green. The ride will take approximately 2 – 2.5 hours\, and will provide a fun opportunity to ride some of the trails within the 60 km network. \nThe emphasis will be on supporting each other\, having fun and no rider will be left behind. For those wishing to sociallise after the ride\, we’ll have lunch at a local cafe afterwards.  All riders must be self-sufficient with food\, water and spares. A well maintained/working mountain bike and helmet which meets Australian standards are required.\nChildren aged 16 years or under are more than welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult. And as with any rider\, please ensure that the rider is well matched to the ride. If you have any questions\, please get in touch with the club. \nRegister here: https://events.auscycling.org.au/event-registration/individual/events/2427 \nA Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is required so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders not holding a current membership need to sign up on the day. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership you can sign up for the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial or Lifestyle monthly Membership for $9.00. Alternatively\, you can join Bicycle Network – their family rates are quite competitive\, and can be found here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/womes-social-ride-creswick/
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SUMMARY:September Women's Social Ride - La Larr Ba Gauwa
DESCRIPTION:Our women’s social ride on Sunday 14th September will explore the intermediate/blue trails at La Larr Ba Gauwa Mountain Bike Park in Harcourt\, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. LLBG MTB Park has purpose built trails with stunning scenery and terrain.\nWe will meet at the mountain bike park car park\, 60 High Street Harcourt (opposite the CFA ) at 9:30am\nYour Castlemaine Rocky Rider leader will be Chris.\nThe emphasis will be on supporting each other\, having fun and no rider will be left behind. For those wishing to socialise after the ride\, we’ll have a coffee/lunch at a local cafe afterwards.\nAll riders must be self-sufficient with food\, water and spares. A well maintained/working mountain bike and helmet which meets Australian standards are required.\nChildren aged 16 years or under are more than welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult. And as with any rider\, please ensure that the rider is well matched to the ride. If you have any questions\, please get in touch with the club.\nA Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling/Bicycle Network) membership is required so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders not holding a current membership need to sign up on the day. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership you can sign up for the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial or Lifestyle monthly Membership for $9.00. Alternatively\, you can join Bicycle Network – their family rates are quite competitive\, and can be found here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/womes-social-ride-la-larr-ba-gauwa/
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SUMMARY:Bike Packing Information Night - The Tap Room
DESCRIPTION:This will be a show and tell of all things bike packing in preparation for the upcoming overnight trip on November 8th.
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/bike-packing-information-night-the-tap-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T173000
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SUMMARY:Junior Dirt Crits Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The summer Dirt Crits series returns for 2025/26 Dirt Crits with Round One on Thursday 6 November.\nOnce 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 900 m loop\, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 2.3 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities.\nRacing will kick off at 5:45pm and finish by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event\, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received.\nThis season we will be racing at the Walmer Forest (Baco) trails and utilising the facilities (toilets\, picnic tables\, barbecues) at the Walmer Forest Trailhead.\nPlease register for a race or the series before 5pm on the Wednesday prior. This will make it easier for us to get the race started. There is no cost for the event\, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received.\nRegistration for the series is via the AusCycling events portal.\nMembership of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders (via AusCycling) is required for all entrants in the Dirt Crits series. We require riders to have a Race Off-Road membership as a minimum. This will provide appropriate insurance cover while competing. AusCycling has options for family memberships with a ten percent discount for two members and fifteen percent for three members.\nIf you are not in a position to sign up for a full annual membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be a suitable option to cover the start of the Dirt Crits season.
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/junior-dirt-crits-round-1-2/
LOCATION:Walmer Forest Reserve\, Walmer Forest Reserve\, Walmer\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dirt Crits
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
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CREATED:20250923T125033Z
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SUMMARY:Bike Packing Overnight Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Gather your sense of adventure !  Join the Rocky Riders along the Goldfields Track from Castlemaine to Central Springs.
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/bike-packing-overnight-adventure/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T183000
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SUMMARY:Junior Dirt Crits Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The summer Dirt Crits series returns for 2025/26 Dirt Crits with Round One on Thursday 6 November\, and every Thursday for 5 rounds in 2025.  We then break for Christmas and summer holidays and come back early Feb  2026 for the final 5 rounds.\n\nOnce 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 900 m loop\, while DirtMasters (ages 8-14) will race over a more varied 2.3 km circuit; both tracks can be safely navigated by riders of all abilities.\nRacing will kick off at 5:45pm and finish by 6:15pm. There is no cost for the event\, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received.\nThis season we will be racing at the Walmer Forest (Baco) trails and utilising the facilities (toilets\, picnic tables\, barbecues) at the Walmer Forest Trailhead.\nPlease register for a race or the series before 5pm on the Wednesday prior. This will make it easier for us to get the race started. There is no cost for the event\, however gold coin donations will be gratefully received.\nRegistration for the series is via the AusCycling events portal.\nMembership of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders (via AusCycling) is required for all entrants in the Dirt Crits series. We require riders to have a Race Off-Road membership as a minimum. This will provide appropriate insurance cover while competing. AusCycling has options for family memberships with a ten percent discount for two members and fifteen percent for three members.\nIf you are not in a position to sign up for a full annual membership the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial could be a suitable option to cover the start of the Dirt Crits season.
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/junior-dirt-crits-round-2-2/
LOCATION:Walmer Forest Reserve\, Walmer Forest Reserve\, Walmer\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dirt Crits
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251115T093000
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SUMMARY:Club Social Ride - La Larr Ba Gauwa
DESCRIPTION:Our November club social ride will be run by our junior committee member\, Angus. Join them at La Larr Ba Gauwa\, on Dja Dja Wurrung country\, for a friendly but technical ride! Meet at the Oak Forest in Harcourt at 9:30 am\, Saturday November 15th. They’ll be out for about 2 hours.\nLa Larr Ba Gauwa is a MTB park with substantial technical features and climbing – so skills and good cardio are required. Nonetheless\, as with all club rides\, there will be a “no drop” policy – no one will be left behind.\nPlease make sure you have a bike in good condition\, food & water\, and essential equipment.\nIn order for us to manage riders to ride leaders ratios please purchase a free ticket below.\nIf you have any questions regarding the ride get in touch via info@rockyriders.com\nA Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is required so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders not holding a current membership need to sign up on the day. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership you can sign up for the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial or Lifestyle monthly Membership for $9.00. Alternatively\, you can join Bicycle Network – their family rates are quite competitive\, and can be found here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/club-social-ride-la-larr-ba-gauwa/
LOCATION:La Larr Ba Gauwa\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251130T123000
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SUMMARY:November Women's Social Ride
DESCRIPTION:We will ride through Kalimna Park bushland\, to get to the intermediate trails\, in the beloved Pine forest – aka The Pineys\, on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.  Riders will need to be confident riding technical single track and have a reasonable level of fitness for this approximately 2 hr ride. \nWe will meet at Theatre Royal\, 30 Hargraves Street for a 9:30am roll out. Castlemaine Rocky Rider Mandy will lead this ride.  All riders need to be self-sufficient with food\, water and spares. A well maintained/working mountain bike and helmet which meets Australian standards are required. \nChildren aged 16 years or under are more than welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult. And as with any rider\, please ensure that the rider is well matched to the ride. If you have any questions\, please get in touch with the club: info@rockyriders.com \nA Rocky Riders (or other AusCycling) membership is required so you are covered by insurance while riding. Riders not holding a current membership need to sign up on the day. If you are not in a position to sign up for a full membership you can sign up for the AusCycling 4 Week Free Trial or Lifestyle monthly Membership for $9.00. Alternatively\, you can join Bicycle Network – their family rates are quite competitive\, and can be found here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing (discount code: AffiliateCastlemaineRocky)
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/november-womens-social-ride/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T120000
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CREATED:20260209T094138Z
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SUMMARY:February Social Ride - Pineys South East
DESCRIPTION:First Rocky Riders Social Ride for 2026: The Pineys South East\nWhen: Sunday Feb 15th\, 8:15 am for 8:30 am pedal offMeet where: Wesley Hill MarketSkill level: Intermediate to advancedCardio: Substantial\nThe first ride for the year will be a hurt fest in the Pineys. We’ll start from the Wesley Hill Market\, and explore the south east area of the Pineys. Features will include the Garfield Water Wheel\, Puddling Works\, Dirty Dicks\, Mine Camp track\, and into the Pineys proper.\nWe’ll be out for 2 hours\, so make sure you have plenty of water and snacks.\nAll riders need to have a well maintained/working mountain bike\, helmet\, spares\, food and water.\nChildren aged 16 years or under are more than welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult. And as with any rider\, please ensure that the rider is well matched to the ride. If you have any questions\, please get in touch with the club: info@rockyriders.com\nRiders need to have cycling insurance\, which can be through either AusCycling or Bicycle Network. Select Castlemaine Rocky riders as your club: this will register you as an instant member of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders.\nAuscycling: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membershipBicycle Network: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricingUse Bicycle Network promo code to receive 5% offPromo Code: AffiliateCastlemaineRocky\nNo formal registration is required\, but we’d love to know if you are coming to ride with us. Please drop as an email with the social ride date in the subject heading: info@rockyriders.com
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/february-social-ride-pineys-south-east/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260322T110000
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SUMMARY:Women's Social Ride - Sunday March 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Social Ride – Sunday March 22nd\n\n\n9am\, Walmer Day Visitor Area\n\n\nWe will explore the fun sections of the Red Loop at the Baco/Walmer State Forest. This ride will feature flowing single track\, gentle gradients and a few rocky sections\, best suited to riders of an intermediate level\, with reasonable fitness.\n\n\nThe ride will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours\, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery and chat.\n\n\nWe are privileged to have local cycling Castlemainian\, Janice Burgess along to shoot some informal and natural GoPro footage of our women’s group riding and socialising\, for her short film doco\, about cycling in Castlemaine.\n\n\nIf you have the time\, please hang back after the ride\, join us to enjoy a fully catered morning tea at the trailhead!\n\n\nNo registration is required\, but we’d love to know if you are coming to ride with us. Please drop as an email info@rockyriders.com\n\n\nYou will need your helmet\, spares\, food and water.\n\n\nChildren aged 16 years or under are welcome on our rides\, and need to be accompanied by an adult\, and are suited to the ride description.\n\n\nIt’s not compulsory\, but riders are encouraged to have their own cycling insurance with AusCycling or Bicycle Network\, select Castlemaine Rocky Riders as your club to register as a member of the Castlemaine Rocky Riders.\n\n\nAuscycling:\nhttps://www.auscycling.org.au/membership\n\n\nBicycle Network:\nhttps://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/#pricing\nPromo Code: AffiliateCastlemaineRocky\, to receive 5% off
URL:https://rockyriders.com/event/womens-social-ride-sunday-march-22nd/
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