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 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.

Racing 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.

This season we will be racing at the Walmer Forest (Baco) trails and utilising the facilities (toilets, picnic tables, barbecues) at the Walmer Forest Trailhead.

Please 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.

Registration for the series is via the AusCycling events portal.

Membership 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.

If 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.