Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the event?

The Adaptive Mountain Bike Summit & Festival will be held in Bright, Victoria, from Thursday 29 April to Sunday 2 May 2027. Exact venues and activity locations will be published when confirmed.

Do I need to attend all four days?

No. Participants may attend just the Summit, or Festival or attend all 4 days.

Who is the event for?

The event is for adaptive riders, people with disability, families, carers, support riders, land managers, councils, trail professionals, event organisers, clubs, volunteers, tourism operators, equipment suppliers and anyone interested in inclusive recreation.

Do I need to be an experienced adaptive rider?

No. The Festival intends to provide opportunities for different experience levels. Individual activities and competitions may have specific requirements, which will be clearly explained when registrations open.

Can non-adaptive riders attend?

Yes. The Summit and relevant Festival activities will welcome supporters, volunteers, industry representatives and members of the wider community. Participation rules for guided rides and competitions will be confirmed.

Will adaptive bikes be available to hire or trial?

[TO BE CONFIRMED.]

Can I bring my own adaptive bike?

Absolutely. We can’t wait to see you out on the trails.

Can a support person or carer attend with me?

Yes. Participants may attend with a support person or carer. Festival ticketing, course access and participation arrangements for support people are included with race entry. If you coming along just for the fun and not intending to race, your support person is also more than welcome.

Are the venues and amenities accessible?

Accessibility information for each venue and activity will be published before the event. This will include information about parking, toilets, paths, surfaces, gradients and access between key locations.

What trails will be used?

Selected trails within the Bright area and Mystic Bike Park are proposed for Festival activities. Final trails and courses will be confirmed following assessment and detailed event planning. Check out the event course map, but be aware that this may be subject to change. 

How difficult will the riding be?

The event is intended for beginners right through to advanced adaptive riders. The racing on Sunday will take place on intermediate rated trails for the Gravity enduro and a Easy rated trail for the cross-country event. Current trail ratings use the Australian Trail Difficulty Rating System. Closer to the event additional details will be released about the trails including trail widths, corner radius, camber, descriptions and other relevant information. Stay tuned.

What categories will you have for racing?

TBC

What medical support will be available?

Qualified event medical personnel will support the Festival’s riding and competition activities. Further details will be included in the participant information.

Do I need insurance or an AusCycling membership?

This is an AusCycling event so participants will require an AusCycling licence or a day licence.

Can children and young people participate?

Absolutely. Riders aged 11 and older are welcome to participate. Riders under the age of 18 will require a parent/ guardian/ support person to accompany them on the trails.

If you have a young shredder below 11 who is keen to participate or are having difficulty arranging a support rider, please contact us.

What happens if an activity is affected by weather or trail conditions?

Activities may be changed, postponed or cancelled if conditions create an unacceptable safety or environmental risk. The final cancellation and refund policy will be published with the registration terms.

Is food available?

Food arrangements for the Summit, Festival and evening activities will be confirmed in the final program. Summit participants will be able to advise organisers of dietary requirements during registration.

Where can I stay?

Bright and the surrounding area offer hotels, motels, holiday houses, cabins, caravan parks and camping. Accommodation can be searched through Visit Bright.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. Volunteer roles will be available across event operations, rider support, registration, marshalling and venue activities. Volunteer registrations and role descriptions are coming soon.

Who can I contact about accessibility or participation?

Contact: Ash Gray – President, Alpine Cycling Club
Email: president@alpinecyclingclub.com.au