The Alpine Cycling Club is excited to announce Gravity Enduro racing will return to Bright over the weekend of May 16-17, 2026. It not only will be the final round of the Victorian Enduro Tour it will also be doubling as the Auscycling 2026 Victorian Enduro State Championship. Victoria’s best enduro riders will get to test their skills and stamina on the iconic Mystic Bike Park trails.
Volunteers play a vital role in our Gravity Enduro, and we certainly need plenty of them. In fact, for this event we will need around 90 volunteer shifts covered! Finding that many volunteers can be a challenge so if you have time or know someone who might follow the link below to give us a hand.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to get behind the scenes of a Gravity Enduro in a variety of roles including track marshalling, registration, track bunting and event setup / pack up. Volunteer shifts are roughly 4 hours in duration.
Any rider that can provide a volunteer for the event will get 20% off their entry fee. A code will be sent though for use when registering.
Details of the volunteer shifts and roles can be found on the link below.
A big thank you to Alpine Shire Council for again supporting the ACC Bright Gravity Enduro.
An event like this would not be possible without the support from amazing sponsors. If you would like to support the ACC Bright Gravity Enduro please email ge@alpinecyclingclub.com.au
Options for Stage sponsorship and product sponsorship are still available.
Mystic Bike Park, Bright, Vic
Event registration, pit area and parking will be located in the Mystic Bike Park Trailhead, Coronation Ave, Bright
Race entry open now!
ADULTS /U21 $130
U19/U17 $105
U13/U15 / Lite/ Adaptive $75
May 13, 2026 – unless sold out prior
All categories will race all 5 stages with the exception that U13, U15 and Enduro Lite and E-bike Enduro Lite will race 3 stages.
STAGE 1
MARCUS’ MAYHEM
Can be found HERE
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All riders must hold an active MYSTIC MOUNTAIN PASS that covers access to Mystic Bike Park for both the 16th and 17th MAY. There will be no exceptions. Visit Mystic Bik Park at https://www.elevationmystic.com/pass-options/mountain-pass/ to lock in your pass for the event.
All riders must have a valid and current AusCycling licence to race. Day licences must be purchased no more than 7 days prior to the event.
● Under 13 – male and female
● Under 15 – male and female
● Under 17 – male and female
● Under 19 – male and female
● Under 21 – male and female*
● Sport 19+ – male and female*
● Expert (19-34 years) – male and female*
● Elite – male and female
● Veteran (35-44 years) – male and female
● Masters (45-54 years) – male and female
● Super Masters (55+) – male and female
● E-bike (14+) – male and female (18+ State Champs only)
● Enduro-Lite – 13+ male and female*
● E-Bike Enduro-Lite – 13+ male and female*
● Adaptive – 14+ male and female
*are not Vic State Champ Categories
Event entry DOES NOT include optional shuttles on Saturday 16th (practice day). If you wish to utilise shuttles, you must book directly with Elevation Mystic. Make sure you book early to secure a seat on the shuttles and avoid disappointment.
Elevation Mystic will also be operating shuttles on Friday 15th. Riders may utilise the shuttle service for practice, however please be aware this is not an official practice day so marshals will not be operating. Mystic Bike Patrol will have their usual first aid team in place any time shuttles are running, Bunting and track preparations may also occur on the Friday so please ride carefully and look out for changed trail conditions and volunteers on course.
Spectators are welcome. There are plenty of great viewing locations out on course. Please be mindful of riders. Stay off the course and be very careful if crossing the race track.
Bright & Surrounds has a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, but many are filling up fast. Plan ahead and book early. Check out https://www.visitbright.com.au/ for more information on the various options.
Lots of information will be coming in the next few weeks regarding this event so make sure you are following the Alpine Cycling Club, Victorian Gravity Enduro Tour Socials along with here on the event page.
I have a question……..
Great! But first, have you read the event rules? Check out the rules HERE
This year will be similar with some minor modifications regarding the State Championships.
Still have a question? Then read on…
When will entries open?
General entries will open after Easter but if you want to guarantee your entry before then at a discounted price organise a volunteer and register them HERE!
As always stay tuned to the Alpine Cycling Club and Victorian Gravity Enduro Tour Social pages for
up to date information.
The entry fees are higher than previous years. Why is that?
We understand any increase in cost is a bitter pill to swallow. We have done our best to keep
the event entry fee as low as possible, but our club has taken on some massive cost
increases this year. In fact, some of our major event costs have almost doubled in price over
the past few years! There are a number of reasons for these cost increases, all of which are
well beyond our control (like legislation changes, etc!). At the end of the day, we put on
events so that riders can have a great time and so that our club can turn a small profit in
order to help fund some of the other great programs we run (like our awesome junior MTB
program).
To keep this event sustainable, the event entry needed to rise. We have tried our best to
keep it as low as possible and we truly hope you understand this hasn’t been an easy
decision to make.
How many stages are there?
All riders, except those in the ‘Enduro-Lite’, Adaptive, U13 and U15 categories, will complete 5 stages. ‘Enduro-Lite’, Adaptive, U13 and U15 will complete 3 stages.
What is ‘Enduro-Lite’?
These riders complete less stages over the day. ‘Enduro-Lite’ will be mostly intermediate-rated trails; however, there will be one stage on an advanced trail. ‘Enduro-Lite’ entrants will not have to ride to the top of Mystic!
This category is designed to make getting into racing a little easier, with a focus on fun and social racing. There will be two Enduro-lite category – Enduro-Lite & E-bike Enduro Lite
The ‘Enduro-Lite’ category will be open age 13+ – so there will be no age categories.
What trails will be part of the race?
Shhhhh….. it’s a secret! In true Enduro tradition, we will be releasing all the stages about a week prior to the event.
But we can tell you this:
You will be pedalling up a number of times!
Trails will range from Blue to Double Black
You will need to pedal (a fair bit!) on some stages.
Riders at the pointy end of the results sheet will be those with all-round abilities.
Most advanced features on the trails will have either a B-line option or can be rolled or walked
The liaison stages will be great fun, too. And challenging!
You will have an awesome time.
I really, really don’t want to miss getting an entry!
Great! Read the information about the ‘Event Volunteer – Entry Guarantee Program’ and register a volunteer HERE!
But what if I still miss out on an entry? I really want to race! I have tried really hard/ I have booked my accom already/ I need to race to get series points/ My coach says I’m awesome/ I deserve a spot more than those other squids/ Can my mum write me a note, etc etc?
We are still seeing REALLY strong demand for entries to Gravity Enduro races in Victoria. We hate seeing people miss out on entries but, sadly, this is likely to happen. We can not make exceptions to the rules. Not only is this not fair on anyone, it is also not the place of race organisers to decide which riders are more deserving of a spot.
There will be a waiting list for any riders who missed out and would still like to participate. Check the Facebook pages for a link (will be posted if/ when entries sell out).
If demand is strong for entries, why not just open more entries?
It’s not that simple! As a volunteer-run event, we only have limited resources and daylight hours. Each additional entry means the race course stays ‘live’ for longer, which delays the event and also means our awesome volunteers are working for much longer. This also impacts on the overall enjoyment of the event for all involved. At some point we must draw a line.
I got an entry but now I can’t race. Imma just give it to my mate, ok?
No. Not okay. Entries are not transferable. Only registered riders will be able to compete. If you can’t attend, please let us know and, if possible, we will refund your entry and give your place to the next person on the waiting list. Refunds will follow the refund policy outlined in the Event Rules.
Do I have to practice on Saturday?
We encourage all riders to practice the trails included in the race stages prior to the event. The trails are so good, you will want to ride them more than just once and the last thing you want to be doing is seeing race tracks for the first time when you’re going flat out in your race run. Practice of the trails is an option at any time within Mystic Bike Park. Practice of the bunted race stages is available on Saturday 16th May with Mystic running shuttles that day to save your legs. Don’t forget to book your uplift!
Do I have to follow the stage order/liaison routes?
Yep. The stage order is there to help spread out riders and avoid congestion. The liaison route has been planned to be the best route to get you efficiently to each stage, while also allowing riders to experience some great trails. There are also a number of safety considerations that help us to determine the liaison route.
Do I have to ride with my category?
All riders need to leave the start line with their category. This allows us to track who has started the race and to also conduct a category specific rider briefing prior to each category starting. To help reduce congestion, riders will undertake the stages in a specific order. This order is the same for all riders in each category. So the event is designed for riders to ride with their category. However, once you have left the start line, as long as you stick with your stage order, you can ride with whoever is close by. Be aware, there is an event cut-off time. So don’t delay out on course. If you’re hanging around for your buddies, you risk missing the time cut-off and therefore also risk disqualification.
Will there be food/drinks on the course?
Yes. We will have a water and snack station located on course. Basic snacks will be provided. Please be mindful that this isn’t a buffet! Only take what you need – we have a lot of hungry riders to keep fuelled up!
What should I carry with me?
Enduro racing is an adventure. So you should be prepared for one. The best adventures are the self-sufficient ones! So you need to be prepared for whatever eventualities occur on course. This means food, water, tools, basic spares and appropriate clothing is essential.
I’m nervous about the race trails. I want to practice them in advance. What can I do?
While the specific race stages won’t be released until a week prior to the event, the trails at Mystic Bike Park are open year-round and Elevation Mystic operate shuttles every weekend. Come on up to Bright and ride the trails in the park. It’s almost guaranteed that if you ride a range of trails in the park, you will get a chance to ride plenty of the race stages.
Why aren’t you doing practice shuttles?
Putting shuttles on is no easy task! It takes a lot of people power and resources. As a volunteer run event, this creates many challenges.
Luckily, the team at Elevation Mystic run shuttles every weekend at Mystic. They are the experts in this area. They have the staff, vehicles and trailers to be able to offer shuttles in a really efficient way. So we have decided to leave this to the experts! If you wish to utilise shuttles, you must book directly with Elevation Mystic ASAP. Book your shuttles HERE
Shuttles are optional for practice – if you want to use this service, head to the Elevation Mystic website to book your passes.
Do I have to attend the rider briefing?
All riders must attend a rider briefing to be held on the morning of the event.
Do I need a race licence to compete?
All riders MUST show proof of a valid licence. This can be either:
● AusCycling Off-Road Race licence
● AusCycling Event Licence (AKA Day Licence) – If you need to purchase an event
licence, you must do this online no more than 7 days prior to the event. NOTE: You must purchase a 7-Day event licence as the event goes for 2 days (Sat and Sun)
What are the clothing requirements?
The event rules outline the clothing requirements for the event. A summary is below:
● A full face helmet – which meets Australian Bicycle Helmet Standard AS2063 or
equivalent. Helmets with a detachable mouthpiece are permitted provided they meet
AS2063 Standard or equivalent.
● Jersey / shirt covering elbows
● Knees covered (full-length trousers or knee pads)
In addition to the above, all riders competing in the Under 13 Category, Under 15 Category
and Under 17 Category are required to wear:
● Knee Pads
● Elbow Pads
● Full finger / Full length Gloves
● Full length jersey