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25.01.2022 30 days until we #ridetherainforest Our event wouldnt be possible without our partners: Mike Carney Toyota Top Brand Cycles... Ausfield Services GNM Group QLD Markwell Group Gough Plastics A2O Traffic Solutions Hidden Valley Cabins Townsville Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club ASN Fairfield Central Mackey Wales Law Outer Limits Adventure Fitness Piper Promotions For all the details head to https://bit.ly/2UXcrzd

24.01.2022 This weekend the crew at Rocky Trail Entertainment are hosting another awesome event at Douglas - the Fox Super Flow. This event is a Gravity Enduro format - with racing over both days across a number of time slots - pick your time to race online! https://rockytrailentertainment.com//2020-even/townsville/

24.01.2022 ***Douglas Trails closed*** The trails are too wet due to the rain. We will let you know when they are dry enough to ride, will need a day of sunshine.

24.01.2022 This month the team at Rocky Trail Entertainment are bringing us two consecutive weekends of action packed MTB events. Saturday 12 Sept is the return of the Hot Rock with 4 or 7 hour social endurance race at Douglas. Final course TBC but at this stage it will feature Easy St, Beefwood, Whiptail and RNR2+3 for some easy loops. Friday 18 Sept is the Rocky Trail Academy Schools Comp... And Sat 19/Sun 20 will be the Fox Super Flow featuring multiple sessions over the two days, with 5 runs at each course. For more information please check out the links below, our Facebook Events or Website. For each entry Rocky Trail will donate $10 to the club, and Rockwheelers members also get a 10% discount on entry (email going out soon!) Shimano MTB GP QLD (XC 4 or 7 hour) Sat Sept 12 https://www.facebook.com/events/1512365205601851/ https://rockytrailentertainment.com//2020-even/townsville/ Rocky Trail Academy Schools Comp Fri Sept 18 https://www.facebook.com/events/1194658070893296/ https://rockytrailentertainment.com/rock/academy-townsville Fox Superflow (Gravity Enduro) Sat Sept 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/310389050373915/ https://rockytrailentertainment.com//2020-event/townsville

24.01.2022 Permit pending - Bike Fix Townsville XC 2 is fast approaching! 30th August, 7am at Kennedy Regiment Plaza, Jezzine Barracks. We will hopefully be holding a fat tyre crit. 2.20 inch wide tyre minimum. Depending on entry numbers, each category will have its own race, so plenty of spectating as well as racing!

24.01.2022 Check out the Program of Events for the Rockwheelers Club Day. AGM scheduled to start after racing at approximately 5pm.

23.01.2022 We still have no one willing to help out with the fat tyre crit this weekend. We must have 3 marshals in line with our police and council permit or the race will be cancelled. Please let us know if you can help ASAP

22.01.2022 Riders please stay away from lower taipan/flow We have volunteers on the trail conducting trail maintainanceRiders please stay away from lower taipan/flow We have volunteers on the trail conducting trail maintainance

22.01.2022 Less than a week to go until the first of three Rocky Trail events. Check it out!

22.01.2022 https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215 This round has been so much work, so make the most of it and register with the link above! We have a small course around the Jezzine forts and on some footpaths. Its going to be a great race, dont miss out! Regos close on the 28th August, no on the day regos! Racing starts at 7am 30th August.

22.01.2022 Reminder that most trails at Douglas are closed this weekend from 7:30am to 4:30pm while we run the Fox Super Flow along with Rocky Trail Entertainment. If you register with the team in the event village Marshalls will be permitted on the course - this is a great way to get a feel for the event and maybe race next year? Nominations are still open if you want to race in this exciting format - you get 5 attempts at each course in your own time! Shred all the things!... Event info: https://rockytrailentertainment.com/fox-superflow-sealed-/

21.01.2022 Discount codes have been emailed for the Bike Fix Townsville XC2, fat tyre crit at Jezzine Barracks. Click the link below for a great race format! https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215

21.01.2022 Rider briefing for this Saturdays race, there is still time nominate dont miss out.

21.01.2022 Nearly time for the Bike Fix Townsville XC2 Fat Tyre Crit regos close tomorrow the 28th at 8pm and there will be no on the day regos! Hit the link below to register! Check out the map for the course https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215

20.01.2022 A Roller door remote has been found on the Douglas bike tracks this morning. Near the start of The Long Way off Windarra Ave. Looks like it has not been there that long.

20.01.2022 ***Offthebrakes.com.au 2021 DH1 this Sunday*** https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8715 Registration closes 8pm Friday, if you still have an MTBA licence registration is as per normal. If you have a new AusCycling licence you will need to email them (details on rego page) and they will get back to you with a code. AusCycling currently have a slow turnaround so we suggest getting nominations in by tonight to give them time. Alternatively, we will accept on the day nomi...nations if you can proof AusCycling membership and have correct cash. We have been advised the nomination process will improve shortly, fingers crossed.

19.01.2022 Great to see the kids out riding the trails today, has to be better than school work!

18.01.2022 The Juniors XC2 race is this Saturday afternoon, 29/8 at Douglas. Access will be available up easy street but some of the lower trails wont have access out (flow, boulder dash etc) as fire road will be in use.

18.01.2022 Better be quick! Feedback submissions close tomorrow Wed, 19 Aug for Townsville City Councils MTB Strategy. Your feedback will contribute to the future development of mountain biking in the region. https://haveyoursay.townsville.qld.gov.au/townsville-mounta

18.01.2022 We are excited to be bringing back the Hot Rock at Douglas next weekend, with the race being run by Rocky Trail Entertainment. With Solo and Team categories, as well as a 4 or 7 hour format this is going to be a seriously fun event. Back it up the following weekend with the Fox Superflow Event being run over Sat/Sun. More details on the events, our website, or the link below.... Get those Registrations in, dont miss out!! https://rockytrailentertainment.com/media-release-townsvil/

18.01.2022 Juniors XC1 is on this Sunday 9 August (tomorrow) at Douglas. There will be no access to Easy Street, the skills area or the lower trails from the carpark from 6.30am to 10am. You are welcome to come and support the sausage sizzle and cheer the kids on. Dont for get to do the Covid-19 sign in at the BBQ.

17.01.2022 THANK YOU: Our Push course wouldnt be what it is without the support of The Furber Family and Gough Plastics Today our race director Sam, delivered the shiny n...ew Lick Roof to Bryan courtesy of Gough Plastics Townsville. Have you registered to ride the rainforest yet? Numbers are limited this year due to COVID restrictions. Dont miss out! Register now at https://bit.ly/2G8mi1b

17.01.2022 Results are in for Gravity Enduro 2 from last weekend! Well done to all our awesome Riders and Volunteers. Thank you to event sponsor CrankD Cycles!!!... http://www.rockwheelers.com.au/events/event-results/

17.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our last event of the year and AGM which is this Saturday. https://online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8544

17.01.2022 Trails are now closed - please avoid riding at Douglas until we have had a couple of days of sunshine to dry everything out. Unfortunately we do have more rain forecast, so this week is not looking good. Perfect conditions to do some digging, if you can grab some tools and get on it!

16.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who followed us on Instagram, @_katgal_ is the lucky winner of a free entry to this Saturdays @rockytrailentertainment Shimano GP MTB cross-country race at #douglasmtbreserve. Please send us a direct message to claim your prize. #rockwheelersmtbclub #rockwheelersclubtownsville #rockwheelerstsv #tsvmtb #townsvilleshines #rockytrailentertainment

16.01.2022 Registrations are still open for the Super Flow / Hotrock tomorrow. Looking for a team mate to ride with - comment below or on the event page and the Rocky Trails team will sort you out! Buddy up & share the fun! https://www.facebook.com/events/1512365205601851... Dont forget the crew from @thefeelgoodfoodiefoodtruck will be onsite for 8am to 2pm for great food and coffee - support a local business! https://rockytrailentertainment.com//registration-superfl/

15.01.2022 Todays your last chance to enter the Bike Fix Townsville fat tyre crit on Sunday morning. Regos close tonight at 8pm. No regos on the day, so hit that link below! https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215

15.01.2022 Loralei Watson is a local St. Margaret Marys student that loves our great sport of mountain biking, she is just one of our many junior club members. @rockwheelersmtb #rockwheelersmtbclub #rockwheelerstsv #townsvilleshines ... #mtbtownsville See more

15.01.2022 10 minutes left!!!!! Now or never shredders!

15.01.2022 ***Christmas Gift Idea*** Rockwheelers enduro club jerseys available for pick-up prior to Christmas for just $50. We have one each of the following: Kids short sleeve 6, 8, 10, 12. Adults short sleeve L, XL, Adults 3/4 sleeve M, L, XL. If you want one send us a message and we will sort it out, first in first served.... #rockwheelersmtbclub See more

13.01.2022 Want to race this weekend? Rockwheelers has two races on the program for this weekend. The Chainless Champs - for the grown ups. The Junior Flow Race - for the kids. Nominations close tonight at 8pm, so get on it.... Hang around after for some Woodfire Pizza and ice-cream. Bring your membership card along to get a discount. This years Club presentations will also be presented. Juniors will be giving away two bikes (kindly donated by Cycle de Vie) to two of our regular Junior rides. See more

13.01.2022 ***Race results*** Thanks to everyone who came along to our end of year celebrations and AGM. These are the race results from our two events. The new timing system went well only a few minor teething problems, all times have been checked and are correct. There may be a couple of age group place differences in the junior race between the presentation and what’s posted, this is due to on the nominations being placed in the wrong group (sorry my mistake). Please let us know if you child was one of these and we’ll sort the cash out. Thanks for your support, Michael.

13.01.2022 The Bike Fix Townsville XC 2 fat tyre crit results are below. Thanks to everyone that raced, the volunteers taking time out of their day for us and to Bevan at Bike Fix for sponsoring the series

11.01.2022 THANK YOU to everyone who completed or shared the survey. It is now closed. Hi My daughter has created a short survey about Cycling in Townsville as a part of h...er degree. The results of the survey will help guide a design proposal. We would really appreciate it, if you could take 5 mins to complete the survey https://jcuchs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vzIoh3jsIVwM6N Thank you for taking to time to read this and hopefuly do the survey

11.01.2022 Less than 2 hours to register for the Townsville Bike Fix Fat Tyre Crit! Get on it! https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215

09.01.2022 Reminder - Pallarenda (Easy) Social Ride next Sunday 15 November 7am start. All participants must register - click on Tickets link. Non-members welcomed but $10pp day MTBA licence applies

09.01.2022 Results from Offtthebrakes DH#1 Cheers to everyone who showed up and had a good time, all the people who helped out both on the day and in the lead up prepping the track. Also a big thanks to OTB for the prizes and to EDMS for the shuttle bus.... Stay tuned for DH#2 on the 14th March.

09.01.2022 Results for all three Gravity Enduro rounds this year, as well as series results are available on our website. Thank you to all racers, organisers, volunteers and sponsor CrankD Cycles for a successful race series in a very challenging year. http://www.rockwheelers.com.au/events/event-results/

08.01.2022 If you cant race in the Hot Rock on the weekend come along and give the crew at Rocky Trail a hand. Contact Jo via email [email protected] or text 0424955332 if you can help! Help is needed across the following areas;... Morning sweep rider Roving course marshalls Stationary course marshalls 4wd vehicle and driver for emergencies Voluntees will receive a snack/drink etc and for those who are keen racers a discount voucher for future Rocky Trail QLD events, for example next weekend at the Fox Superflow or Mackay in October.

07.01.2022 Join us on Saturday 28th November for the Chainless Champs - as part of our club AGM and Social Day at Douglas. Rego is now open! Event:... https://www.facebook.com/events/1025250567921066 Rego Link: https://online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8544

07.01.2022 SOLD OUT: Thank you for all the support everyone. For those lucky enough to be part of this years event stay tuned for updates as we lock everything down and pr...epare for an amazing event. We do appologise for those who missed out due to the restricted numbers to meet COVID-19 requirements BUT never fear we hope we are back to unlimited numbers in 2021 again. For now though it is time to get the 2020 Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push ready to #ridetherainforest!! See more

06.01.2022 Juniors XC1 is on this Sunday 9 August at Douglas. There will be no access to Easy Street, the skills area or the lower trails from the carpark from 6.30 to 10am. You are welcome to come and support the sausage sizzle and cheer the kids on.

05.01.2022 Make sure you bring your membership card tomorrow to get a discounted price on your Woodfire Delights Pizza. https://www.facebook.com/Woodfired-Delights-156486014761533/

05.01.2022 Mixed reports on trail conditions, we have some commitee members out to inspect later this afternoon and will post an update. In the meantime please use common sense, avoid the lower trails if too wet, and if you a tyre mark, turn around and try higher up. Now is a fantastic time to get some trail maintenance done, or fix up any obvious drainage issues.... If you're keen to help but not sure where to start head over to our Trail Tride group, or post a comment in here!

05.01.2022 Please see advice regarding UTR

05.01.2022 ***MTBA are holding a Level 0 Skills Instructor Course this Sunday in Townsville, the Rockwheelers MTB Club will cover the cost of the course, normally $240*** The Level 0 MTB Skills Instructor Course is the entry point to the MTBA Coaching pathway and is aimed at parents, clubs and teachers who want to learn the basics of group management, risk assessment and skills teaching techniques. Participants successfully completing the course will be equipped to lead beginner group rides and assist Level 1 coaches in delivering basic skills instruction sessions If you are interested please register here https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8286 by COB Tuesday 8 September and use the promotion code TRWMTB. Number are limited to 8 and may be cancelled if minimum numbers arent reached.

04.01.2022 Pallarenda trails are closed Sunday morning until 10am while Outer Limits Adventure Fitness run a trail run event!

04.01.2022 I hope you are all coming along to our end of year break up on 28 November at Douglas. Not only will we have our Junior Flow Race, Junior XC series presentation...s, but we are excited to announce that Cycle de Vie has donated two bikes to give away to two of our Juniors. How awesome is that!!!! Thanks Cycle de Vie. We appreciate your sponsorship. See more

04.01.2022 Best to avoid Pallarenda/Under the Radar this afternoon. Stay safe!

03.01.2022 We now have our signed permits and are good to go! But I still need 3 volunteers to stop walkers entering our course. Please contact Rockwheelers if you can help out!

03.01.2022 The countdown IS ON to the Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push. Have you registered to ride the rainforest yet? Theres still time, but numbers are limited this year due to COVID restrictions. Get your registration in by September 14th to get a race plate customized with your name (or whatever you want).... Registrations close September 27th, dont miss out! Register at: https://bit.ly/2UXcrzd

03.01.2022 Club Events this month! Don't miss an action packed day on Saturday 28th November with a combined DH Chainless Champs, Juniors Racing, food trucks, Race Series Presentations, AGM and more! Pallarenda Social Ride - Sun Nov 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1072121226557021... Chainless Champs - Sat Nov 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/1025250567921066 AGM/Social Day - Sat Nov 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/628397187834308

02.01.2022 HURRY: With less than 30 spots remaining we are nearing our CAP ( due to COVID-19 ) so dont miss out and secure your spot NOW! Today is also the last day of the option to have your name on your BIB so get in fast. #letsdothepush

01.01.2022 Trails at Douglas are closed tomorrow/Sunday morning from 6am to 11am while we race Gravity Enduro 2! Spectators on foot welcome, but must sign in to ensure compliance with COVID restrictions. Dont forget to bring some change to support the juniors BBQ, and there will also be a coffee can onsite.... This race is brought to you by sponsor CrankD Cycles

01.01.2022 Saturday 28th November is a huge afternoon of activities as part of our AGM & Social Day - we're trying a different format with Juniors & Chainless Racing, AGM Presentations, Food Trucks and More. Please click the (free) rego link if you're coming along so we have some numbers. Rego:... https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8592 Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/628397187834308

01.01.2022 ***Douglas trails ride with caution*** Reports are that the trails are fairly wet, hopefully they are drying out today with no rain. Please ride with care and if you think damage is being done don't ride and please let us know.

01.01.2022 https://youtu.be/G0iqWDBBO8I What is a fat tyre crit? As the name suggests, a fat tire crit is a short-circuit race, usually held in a downtown area, but the riders are all on their mountain bikes. Instead of a distance focused race participants will complete laps of the course for 20 - 35 minutes depending on the class entered, with a final lap after the bell to determine the winner. All out power and speed will not be enough as others will draft in your wake and let you tire out. Check out the video below!

01.01.2022 Some racers pointed out some errors in the timing from the Bike Fix Townsville Pony Express. See below for the updated/fixed results

01.01.2022 A YETI drink bottle has been found at the douglas pump track this afternoon. If it's yours send us a message with a description.A YETI drink bottle has been found at the douglas pump track this afternoon. If it's yours send us a message with a description.

01.01.2022 Rockwheelers MTB club are now on Instagram! @rockwheelersmtb To celebrate we are giving away a free entry to @rockytrailentertainment Shimano MTB GP cross-country race being held this Saturday at #douglasmtbreserve To enter simply like this post, tag a mate and follow us on Instagram. Winner drawn 8pm Thursday 10/09/20. #rockwheelersmtbclub #rockwheelerstsv #rockwheelersclubtownsville #rockwheels #tsvmtb

01.01.2022 Things are looking promising for the Jezzine Barracks fat tyre Crit! Hit the link below to register for an awesome morning of racing on Sunday 30th August. Plate pickup at 6:30 am from the start finish line at Kennedy Regiment Plaza. Racing starts at 7 am. 2.20 inch tyre minimum for the fat tyre crit. No on the day regos! https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8215