Pedal Prix
Pedal Prix is an exciting activity for students to ride pedal-powered vehicles during Terms 2 and 3. Students join a team and compete in the UniSA Australian HPV Super Series held on closed street and race tracks. Norwood International Pedal Prix Racing aims to provide an inclusive program with teams for students of all year levels, abilities, and aspirations. This year we will look to field up to 6 teams in various races, with the addition of a community team/s at Adelaide Round 3.
- Enigma – Junior Female (Year 7/8/9)
- Protégé – Junior Male/Mixed (Year 7/8/9)
- Astro – Junior Male (performance focused) (Year 7/8/9)
- Spurls – Senior Female (Year 10/11/12)
- Focus – Senior Boys ( Year 10/11/12)
- XP8 – Senior Boys (performance focused) (Year 10/11/12)
- Masters of Focus and Master Spurls – Community Open
Students taking part in season 2025 will need to commit to (on average) fortnightly training sessions at Victoria Park or Hanson Reserve Velodrome and to various races depending upon their team’s requirements. We are looking for students to consistently strive to improve themselves on and off the racetrack, by building fitness, gaining knowledge of the trikes, and taking on leadership roles within the program.
Depending on the program’s capacity students may be required to complete tryouts to secure their position in the program or to be a part of performance-focused teams.
| NIHS Pedal Prix Calendar 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Mt Gambier - 8 Hour Saturday 29 March Attendance Year 10, 11, 12 only (2 teams) |
| Round 2 | Tailem Bend - 6 Hour Saturday 17 May |
| Round 3 | Adelaide Friday 13 June (Year 7s only) - 5 Hour Saturday 14 June (Community) - 7 Hour Sunday 15 June (Schools) - 6 Hour |
| Round 4 | Tailem Bend - 8 Hour Saturday 7 August |
| Round 5 | Murray Bridge - 24 Hour Friday 19 September - Scrutineering and Practice Saturday 20 September - Shootout and Race Start (noon) Sunday 21 September - Race Finish (noon) |
| Energy Breakthrough (Victoria) | Victoria - 24 Hour Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November Attendance TBC only for Senior Students (Year 12s). |
Benefits of Pedal Prix
The Pedal Prix program at Norwood International High School provides a co-curricular experience unfound in any other area of the school. It allows students to perform and develop individually while remaining a part of a team and a strong community environment. Students will learn how to control their body and mind as they not only power the Pedal Prix Vehicle around the racetrack, but also steer and control it. They must learn race craft, cornering, spatial awareness and how to take responsibility for their actions.
Students will learn to understand the construction and evolution of pedal prix (human-powered vehicles) over the last 40+ years, and how South Australia has been a key element in seeing this sport expand. We partner with leading trike builder and engineering firm “Trump Trikes” to take students inside the production process as they learn the many components and design strategies that go into a race-winning trike. Students will learn to prepare and maintain the race trikes through servicing, component cleaning, wheel changes and general event preparation. Students can have input into vehicle graphic designs and how we present ourselves on race day.
Cost:
Involvement in the Pedal Prix program across Terms 2 and 3 sees a $290 fee payable via Edsmart during the consent process. Alternative payment methods can be arranged through the finance office.
Additional Expenses:
- Mount Gambier Race Fee – $60 per rider/student (only senior students selected)
- Murray Bridge Catering/Equipment Charge – $40 per person
- Murray Bridge Attendee Fee – $20 (approx.) per person (this includes students, parents, spectators)
- Energy Breakthrough – TBC (approx. $400)
- Optional NIHS Pedal Prix Uniform/cycling kit – $40 to $250 dollars (depending on items selected)
Items can be order through the Trybooking link. The order window will be open until Friday 21 March, and delivery of items will aim to be prior to Round 2 (The Bend 6 Hour) Saturday 17 May.
Testimonials
“Pedal Prix is way more than a school activity, it is way more than making life time friendships, it is way more than learning to ride a bike, it can open so many doors with experiences to set you up for an exciting life as it has for me!”
- Steel von Hoff (2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist)
“Pedal Prix at Norwood International High is the ultimate family experience. There are few other ways to be involved in your child’s chosen sport, than connecting with other families over a Pedal Prix event. The 6-, 8- and 24-hour events give families amazing opportunities to connect, whilst seeing their child’s competitive, creative and adaptive spirit flourish. Aimed at all students, our program has exponentially grown over the last 5-years with new equipment being added annually. As one of the competition’s leading teams, we are in this for the long haul, so we encourage you to and your family to join us on this journey.”
- David Watts (Student Parent)
Norwood International High School
We are a vibrant, progressive learning community with 1700 students from diverse cultural backgrounds, located in the foothills of eastern Adelaide.