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10KM MTB – for the kids
Get the kids a bike and let them be part of the action! The 10km MTB is designed for younger kids, new riders and those who want their first taste of mountain bike racing fun.
The course includes a great mix of 2WD roads and super fun single track – including the Red Carpet descent.
The event is targeted primarily for kids aged 6-14yrs who enjoy their riding and want a dose of the racing fun.
COURSE SUMMARY
Start / finish: Forrest Football Ground
Date: Saturday 28th February – note, race is on Saturday afternoon.
Start Time: 2:45pm
Length and elevation: 10.6km with 200m ascent
COURSE MAP
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Riders do a loop starting and finishing at the Forrest Football Ground. The event starts going up Kaangalang Rd and then turns right onto the Red Carpet Track at the quarry access gate. Following the smooth rolling single track over around some flowing berms and jumps to pop out opposite the Barwon River. Turn left and ride beside the river to the base of the reservoir wall and then it’s a short climb and then descent down the new flow trail called “PBJ” Track and back onto Hennigan Cres and then Yaugher Road for a rolling descent to the finish at the Football Ground. WELL DONE!
17KM ADAPTIVE MTB RACE
We are excited to conduct the 17km adaptive mountain bike event as part of the Odyssey “20 years ”weekend. The race was added to the schedule in 2025 and saw 5 riders take part and we look forward to supporting and welcoming more aMTB riders in 2026.
WHAT IS ADAPTIVE MOUNTAIN BIKING?
Adaptive mountain biking (aMTB) races allow people who can’t ride a standard mountain bike to compete. An adaptive mountain bike (aMTB) is a bike that is modified to fit the needs of an individual rider and are designed specifically for people with disabilities so they accommodate the riders’ specific needs and physical abilities. aMTB races are a natural progression for the sport, as adaptive mountain bikes have become more capable and can handle a wider range of trails. Adaptive riders are permitted to have a support rider trail them and the course is adaptive specific and wide enough for a trike to fit the trails.
COURSE SUMMARY
Start / finish: Forrest Football Ground
Date: Saturday 28th February
Start Time: 2:40pm
Length and elevation: 17km with 330m ascent
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The event is for adaptive mountain bikes only. The event starts with a solid climb going up Kaangalang Rd and then turns right onto the Red Carpet single track at the quarry access gate. Following the smooth rolling single track over around some flowing berms and jumps to pop out opposite the Barwon River. Turn left and ride beside the rIver to the base of the reservoir wall and then its a short climb and then descent down the new flow trail called “PBJ” Track. The course then joins Hennigan Cres and goes uphill to the junction with Yaugher Rd. At this point aMTBs turn right and do the Red Carpet / Riverside / PDJ loop (7km) a second time.
After doing 2 laps of this loop, aMTBs turn left at Yaugher Rd and ride back to the Football Ground and the finish line. Well done!
COURSE MAP
CLICK HERE for an interactive map of the 17km aMTB course on Trailforks or refer to the Strava map above.
NEED A SUPPORT RIDER? OR INTERESTED IN HELPING?
If you’re an adaptive rider and don’t have a support rider that can ride with you on that day, please let us know and we can help find a suitable volunteer support rider for you. Email [email protected]
If you are interested in being a support rider*, please get in touch with us also! Email [email protected]
(*Support riders will need to have some basic mechanical knowledge, physical strength and fitness, and ideally riding an ebike as the adaptive riders will almost always have a motor and you will need to keep up!).
Additional notes for adaptive riders:
- we recommend getting to the start line early, before the kids in the 10km race swamp the road and block access
- support riders must be registered and have a ‘Support Rider’ number plate displayed
- Adaptive MTB entrants will receive a free parking pass on the oval that will have a flat area and sufficient space to load/unload and prepare for their race.
- there is an accessible toilet located behind the ‘ladies lounge’, near registration for your usage
