Event Overview
Dandenong Schools Comp – Silvan is a Rocky Trail Academy schools cycling event held on Friday 24 April 2026, scheduled from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The venue is listed as Olinda Creek Road & Track 13, Olinda, Victoria. Racing uses a multi-stage format with three timed stages, and riders can complete up to five runs per track to record their fastest time. Categories are organised by school year groupings, with school points contributing to a Champion School result.
What the Course Demands
Across the three stages, the event blends speed-focused riding, pedalling effort, and technical handling. The Shimano stage is listed at 1.5km with a 140m drop, rewarding riders who can hold momentum. Bomber is approximately 1km and includes both climbing and descending, adding pacing and repeated-effort demands. The Sendy stage is described as technical, with features such as corners, roots, logs and rock drops, placing a premium on controlled speed and line choice.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits school-aged riders looking for a timed, multi-run format that allows repeated attempts on each stage rather than a single start order. It works well for athletes who want a structured competitive setting with grade-based categories and an overall school points competition. With three distinct tracks described as catering to different abilities, it can suit developing riders as well as more experienced students who want a stronger technical test.
