Mud, technical trails and a field of more than 360 competitors set the stage for a standout day for Manly’s Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, which finished first overall at the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Competition.
Manly Riders Rise Through The Mud at Mt Cotton
For the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team, the Brisbane Schools Competition was not just a test of speed. It was a test of control, endurance and composure across muddy tracks and tough conditions at Mt Cotton Mountain Bike Trails.
The Manly team finished first overall with 166 points, securing the top result in a large schools field of more than 360 competitors. The event, held on Friday, 15 May 2026, formed part of the Rocky Trail Academy Brisbane Schools Comp and brought riders together for a demanding day of timed racing.
The format placed competitors across three timed sections designed to test endurance, speed and technical ability. Riders were able to complete multiple runs on each section, with their fastest times counting towards their individual results. Points were also earned for schools on each track, with bonus points awarded to the top finishers.
The overall win reflected more than one standout ride. It came from a wider team effort across the day, with riders managing difficult track conditions and contributing to the final school tally.
Category Results Strengthen The Team Performance
Several Moreton Bay Colleges riders delivered strong individual results across the girls’ divisions.
Millie F placed second in Girls Seniors, while Sophie G finished third in Girls Intermediates. Sophie P also placed fourth in Girls Intermediates, adding another strong result in the same category.
In Girls Juniors, Sophie H finished second and Pia C placed third, giving the Colleges further category success during the competition.
Together, those results helped shape the team’s overall performance and added weight to the Colleges’ first-place finish. In a competition where school points were earned across tracks, the final result reflected both individual placings and the broader strength of the riding group.
Support From The Sidelines
The team result was also backed by a wider school community effort at Mt Cotton.
The Moreton Bay Colleges MTB Parent Group ran a barbecue on site to raise funds for the school’s mountain bike program. Food, coffee, refreshments, first aid, bike support, timing, registration, music and live race updates were also part of the event hub during the day.
Coaches, staff, parents and supporters contributed to the team environment around the riders, adding to a day shaped by both racing and community support.
Toowoomba Next For The Manly Team
After finishing first overall at Mt Cotton, the Moreton Bay Colleges Mountain Bike Team is now looking ahead to its next race in Toowoomba.
The Brisbane result gives the Manly school community a strong achievement to carry forward: first overall, 166 points, several category standouts and a group of riders who pushed through difficult conditions against one of the largest schools mountain biking fields in the country.
Published 21-May-2026
