Choose your own adventure
Time to test your endurance as a solo rider or within a team, in the 90 minutes or 3hr options.
Same track, different start times.
Our King Creek Valley Gravel ‘n Grind event will be held on Saturday 18th October, starting at 3pm or 4.30pm.
The course is going to be a mix of newly minted trail as well as existing old tracks in the King Creek Valley area. Drive down Wallaby Holtze Road and turn left when the bitumen ends. If you haven’t done a DORC event before, this is a great place to start. Ride as little or as much as you can take or grab some mates and form a team to share the load. The race will start with the longest stage – 3 hours, with the 90 minute riders to follow so that all riders may (or may not) finish at the same time.
Our endurance event is supported by
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A BBQ will be held throughout the afternoon – A gold coin donation will get you something to eat and drink with the proceeds going to a charity, named on the day.
| When: | Saturday 18th October 2025 |
| Race Start: | 3pm – 3hr riders; 4.30pm – 90 minute riders |
| Where: | King Creek Valley |
| Difficulty: | As long and hard as you want to make it |
Race Categories
- Male and Female
- Grand Master Male and Female (60 years plus)
- Single speed riders – Mixed
- E Bikers – Mixed
- Juniors – Under 16 Male and Female
- Male Pairs
- Female Pairs
- Mixed Pairs Seniors (Adults) and Juniors (U16)
- E Bikers – Pairs
Entry Fees
DORC/AusCycling members with Race level membership: $11.50 Race Entry fee
NON-DORC members/DORC members with non-Race level memberships: $44 + Entry Fee (covers Day license/insurance + Race entry fee)
You will need to be a DORC member to participate and this means having AusCycling membership. Don’t forget to tick the DORC club membership box. Our club membership is only $10. AusCycling membership options are up to you. If you only want to do social rides and other non-race activities, take out the Lifestyle option and when you want to race you can get a day license. If you plan on doing most of our events then you will be better off with the Off Road Race option. Click here for membership options. If you’re considering entering your first MTB race event, and would like some more information, check out our Race Ettiquette (or why should I race?) page.
Regulations and Rules
Riders should carry puncture repair kits, water, mobile phone (with first aid numbers) and food with them whilst riding. Helmet must be worn at all times whilst riding. It is also advisable to have gloves and eye protection as well. Any time a competitor comes across a fellow rider needing assistance, you should render any assistance that is required.
E Bikers
DORC has an obligation to comply with AusCycling regulations regarding the participation of Electric Mountain Bikes (E-MTBs) in our events.
* For further details refer to letter in this link before registering for this event in an eMTB category.
Schedule
14:30 3hr plate collection
14:45 3hr Rider Briefing
15:00 3 hour Riders begin
16:00 90 minute plate collection
16:15 90 minute Rider Briefing
16:30 90 minute Riders begin
The race cut-off time will be announced at rider briefings. When you finish, please remember to return your race plate to registration desk.
Volunteers
We all know that many hands make light work and we would love some people who aren’t racing, to jump in and give us a hand. Some of the jobs include setting up (from 2pm), registration, timing, cooking the bbq and packing up. Please email darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com if you would like to help.
Auscycling Members Click Here
If you experience any issues with registration please contact Keogh on 0488992766 or email darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com
