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Get Ready to Shred! The FNQ Interschool Challenge is Back and Bigger Than Ever!
Since 2016, a dedicated crew of teachers ignited a passion for mountain biking in school kids across Far North Queensland, and the FNQ Interschool Challenge has been the epicenter of that movement! In 2024, Crank Collective has jumped in to lend their expertise, and for 2025, were proudly taking the reins, promising an unforgettable series of events!
What's New for 2025?
This year, prepare for even more thrills! Not only will individual riders battle it out for medals at the end of each round, but we'll also crown the "Fastest High School" and "Fastest Junior School" overall champions at the series' grand finale!
Gear Up and Get Involved!
Students are covered by AusCycling insurance, so you can focus on the ride! If you're keen to represent your school, chat with your Head of Sport about forming a team.
Prizes Galore and Triple the Tracks!
Thanks to our incredibly generous sponsors, a spectacular array of prizes awaits all riders in 2025! And for the first time, all three of our incredible local parks will be showcased, offering diverse and challenging terrain at Smithfield, Davies, and Atherton! Get ready to conquer them all!
Past Champions
Want to see who's dominated the trails in previous years?
2016: St. Andrew’s CC
2017: Redlynch SC
2018: St. Andrew’s CC (Race 1)
2018: Redlynch SC (Race 2)
2023: Saints (SAC & SMC) & Malanda SS (Fastest JS)
2024: Saints (SAC & SMC) and Freshwater State School (Fastest JS)
Are you ready to make your mark on the FNQ Interschool Challenge history?
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Atherton MTB Park Enduro
Classic Enduro Format
3 Race stages in long course
3 Race Stages in short course
Non Timed transits to each race stage/ 4 hours to complete the race stages
Date Sunday 10th August
Atherton Forest MTB Park
Event/Rego Site- Trailhead on Rifle Range RoadEvent Schedule
Plate collection/ Rider rego 8:45am
Rider briefing - 9:15am
Riders Roll out - 9:30am
Racing Finished - 1:30pm
Presentations - Straight after racingRiders of all age groups will race 3 enduro stages
All riders will have 2 common stages and special 3 stage specific their age groupRace age groups are decided on what grade your kid is in at school,
if your kid is new or doesn’t feel ready for the long course, They can enter the short course Non- Competitive class to have fun but wont be eligible to win
SHORT COURSE
Grade 5-6 ( Age 10-11)
Grade 7-8 ( Ages 12-13)
LONG COURSE
Grade 9-10 ( Ages 14-15)
Grade 11-12 ( Ages 16+)COURSE MAPS
We encourage all rides to go check out the race stages before race day so you can be prepared for the day, all race stages are accessible on any day and well marked to find, closer to event day the race tracks will be marked with start /finish signs and any required course tape
Short course
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49599800Long Course
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49599696
Short Course race stages
Ridgy didge (#6)
Beady Eye downhill section only (#10)
Lower Riochet/V6 roller (#9+#3)
Long Course race stages
Ridgy didge (#6)
Beady Eye downhill section only r (#10)
yahoo wahoo lower (#13) -
Davies Creek Cross Country
Classic Cross Country Format
Set number of laps per age groug to decide the winner
Date Sunday 24th August
Davies Creek MTB Park
Event/Rego Site- Davies Creek MTB Park trail headEvent Schedule
Plate collection/ Rider rego 8:45am
Rider briefing - 9:15am
Riders Start - 9:30am
Racing Finished - 11:00am
Presentations - Straight after racingNumber of laps and course
SHORT COURSE 2.6km
Grade 5-6 ( Age 10-11)- 2 lap
Grade 7-8 ( Ages 12-13) - 3 laps
LONG COURSE 5.5km
Grade 9-10 ( Ages 14-15) 2 laps
Grade 11-12 ( Ages 16+) 3 lapsCOURSE MAPS
We encourage all rides to go check out the race course before race day so you can be prepared for the daySHORT COURSE
Tracks used to in Short Course 2.6km - Start loop #1 into Track #7 ( Grade 5-6) + ( Grade 7-8)
Course map link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49644576LONG COURSE
Tracks used to in Long Course 5.5km - Track #1 out to junction and back into Track #7 ( Grade 9-10) + ( Grade 11-12)
Course Map link
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51474623 -
Smithfield MTB Park Enduro
Classic Enduro Format
3 Race stages in long course
3 Race Stages in short course
Non Timed transits to each race stage/ 4 hours to complete the race stages
Date Sunday 19th Oct
Smithfield MTB Park
Event/Rego site- Crankworx site behind JCUEvent Schedule
Plate collection/ Rider rego 8:45am
Rider briefing - 9:15am
Riders Roll out - 9:30am
Racing Finished - 1:30pm
Presentations - Straight after racingRiders of all age groups will race 3 enduro stages
All riders will have 2 common stages and special 3 stage specific their age groupRace age groups are decided on what grade your kid is in at school,
if your kid is new or doesn’t feel ready for the long course, They can enter the short course Non- Competitive class to have fun but wont be eligible to win
SHORT COURSE
Grade 5-6 ( Age 10-11)
Grade 7-8 ( Ages 12-13)
LONG COURSE
Grade 9-10 ( Ages 14-15)
Grade 11-12 ( Ages 16+)COURSE MAPS
We encourage all rides to go check out the race stages before race day so you can be prepared for the day, all race stages are accessible on any day and well marked to find, closer to event day the race tracks will be marked with start /finish signs and any required course tape
Short course
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49599553Long Course
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49600301
Short Course race stages
centipede
lower pipeline
cuss cuss -stumpies
Long Course race stages
centipede
lower pipeline
nationals
