Round 1 - Mt Taylor

Join us for Round 1 of the 2025 Joyride Rookie Cup in Mt Taylor!

Welcome to Round 1

This year the season opener sees us return to one of the best tracks from the '24 season! Long, rocky and fast with sick jumps - this track is super fun to ride and once you find the flow, you'll absolutley love it! 

Club Support:

This event couldn't happoen without the amazing support of the MTBEG club, from track prep, to helping with transport and running the BBQ on the race weekend, this club is incredible and we couldn't do it without them! 

What to Expect

The Rookie Cup is an exciting, fun, welcoming downhill race series where up-and-coming riders get to experience a professionally run race weekend in a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Don’t miss your chance to compete and have fun!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Join us for the pinnacle of Downhill Racing in Victoria! Check out the schedule below!
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
8-9 am 
Registration/Shuttles Open (for Track Walk Only)
9-1 pm
B Group (Practice 1)
1-4 pm
A Group (Practice 1)
8-9:30 am 
B Group (Practice 2)
9:30-11:00 am 
A Group (Practice 2)
11:30 am 
Qualifying (U17, U19, Elite)
12 pm 
Racing (All Categories)

Volunteers - WE NEED YOU

We need volunteers to help ensure that our races run as smoothly as possible! Your support is essential, and as a thank-you, every volunteer will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $500 cash prizes. Join us in making these events a success!

Event Location

See Map Link Below

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about the Joyride Rookie Cup
Race Entries for a Joyride Rookie Cup are $175 per round for the 2025 season. 
The full event schedule and Rookie Cup season can be found on the Joyride Rookie Cup home page. 
You MUST have a valid AusCycling offroad race licence to be able to enter an event. All other requirements (bike, gear etc) can be found in the Rules and Regulations on the Joyride Rookie Cup home page. 
You are able to enter an event any time during the "Event Registration Window" which is a 2 week period where rego is open. This will be specified on the @joyride__racing instagram and facebook before each season starts.
No, as per Aus Cycling guidelines, we do not discount race entries in order to keep accessibility to racing financially fair. Although we do offer Early Bird entry for Joyride Alliance members 48 hours before the public, to allow our club members the first chance at getting into our races. 

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