Cairns Rainforest Rumble MTB Festival | 2026 Oceania Continental Series finale

The Cairns Rainforest Rumble MTB Festival brings international-level racing back to Smithfield, hosting the finale of the 2026 UCI Oceania Continental Series across Downhill and Cross Country.

For riders, this is the last chance in the Asia-Pacific region to pick up valuable UCI points before the European season. Expect technically demanding rainforest where precision matters.

This is racing on one of the world’s most respected mountain bike venue with challenging terrain and serious competition.

Event Information

Disciplines and Categories

UCI / Championship racing

Downhill
Cross Country Olympic (XCO)

Supporting participation events

Super D – Gravity Style Stage Race
Adaptive Cross Country
Kids MTB events

Full category breakdowns, age groups and technical regulations will be confirmed before entries open.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements will vary by discipline and category.

In general:

UCI Continental Series categories will be open to eligible Elite, U23, U19 in line with UCI and AusCycling regulations
Australian riders competing in UCI categories will require a valid 2026 UCI ID* and a current, valid AusCycling Race Off Road or Race All Discipline Membership. You can apply for or renew your UCI ID here.
International riders competing in non-UCI categories will be required to have a UCI ID, issued by their national federation and may be asked to provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage.
Participation categories will be open to domestic riders, who must hold a current AusCycling Off Road Membership or All Race Discipline Membership.

Full eligibility and licensing requirements will be confirmed when entries open.

*All applications or renewals for UCI IDs must be completed before the registration close date.

Event Schedule

The competition will run across four days, from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 April 2026.

Thursday 16 April 2026 – Day 1

Athlete Registration
Track Walks
XCO official training
DHI official training
Super D (Day 1)

Friday 17 April 2026 – Day 3

XCO official training
DHI official training
Adaptive XCO racing
Kids MTB Event
Super D (Day 2)

Saturday 18 April 2026 – Day 3

XCO Race 1
Downhill Training / Seeding
Super D (Day 3)

Sunday 19 April 2026 – Day 4

Downhill (DHI) racing
XCO Race 2

Registrations

Registrations open on Monday 16 February at 9:00am AEST and close on Saturday 11 April at 11:59pm AEST.

Entry links, pricing and key deadlines will be published on the AusCycling website when registrations open.

Location

Cairns Rainforest Rumble MTB Festival will take place at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, Cairns.