ROCKY CREEK GRAVEL KERMESSE
The spirit of gravel was in Kuitpo Forest all along.
SUNDAY, 28 JUNE
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ROCKY CREEK CAMPSITE
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SUNDAY, 28 JUNE ✳︎ ROCKY CREEK CAMPSITE ✳︎
ABOUT
By popular demand, the Norwood Cycling Club Rocky Creek Gravel Kermesse is bringing back the legendary combination of zero-traffic, good vibes, and beautiful environments in this grassroots gravel party. Rocky III is a race for some and an adventure for others, so don’t feel intimidated. You just need to pick your distance, pack some warm clothes, and get ready to experience the legendary Rocky Creek.
RACE OPTIONS
Long Boiii - 7 Laps - 91km - Starting 09:30 am
Mocha (U17s only) - 7 Laps - 91km - Starting 09:31 am
Medium Oat Latte - 5 laps - 65km - Starting 09:35 am
Short Course - 3 Laps - 39km - Starting 09:40 am
Hot Chocolate (U17s/U15s) 3 Laps - 39km - Starting 09:41 am
Recreational Ride - Have fun riding some laps (max 3) with no timing - Starting 09:45 am
Babychino - (U15s/U13s) - 1 lap - 13 km - Starting 9:50 am
RECOMMENDED BIKES
A CX bike with a treaded 33 mm tyres is the minimum recommended bike for chopping through Rocky Creek. Any gravel bike or cross-country MTB is perfect. You can ride an enduro or downhill bike but it’s going to be very hard! We’ve seen tandems, retro rigs, and all kinds of other cool builds come out for Rocky Creek. All you need is grip and comfort to survive.
E-bikes are more than welcome in the Recreational Ride category.
THE COURSE
Frequently Asked Questions
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The race hub is the Rocky Creek Hut. Reach it along Razorback Road, parking is about 100 metres from the race hub.
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Yes, you can sign up for the Recreational Ride. This cost includes the participation license for the day, so no membership is required.
You will still get:
- To ride the same course as those racing;
- As many laps as you feel comfortable riding (within our time constraints)
- No Timing - A donut at the end, and all the vibes your heart could desire.
When you finish your last lap - Let the race officials know that you are done so the system can capture your finish.
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Only if you bring a personal ambulance with you.
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Absolutely! We’ll have a Nomad Runner Snacks on location, churning out hot chippies and delicious wraps.
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Mid-winter in the forest is usually incredibly lush and green. The first two Rocky Creeks were made iconic for the damp conditions but the punters still came out in force and had a great time.
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We make sure this is one of the friendliest bike races of the year. Everyone understands that having a good time is the main goal, with only a handful of people in each distance fighting for a step on the podium.