Jun
29
to 28 Nov

BiciSport Special Events

BiciSport rider assistance is a feature of the BiciSport Special Events program

BiciSport Special EventsThe races, cyclosportives or designated team events listed will receive direct BiciSport support by way of either personnel to assist on the day and/or financial support. Obviously not every event for every promoter is listed.  Feel free to contact the BiciSport representative listed if you wish to ride the event so the rider support can be coordinated.The list of upcoming Special Events is at 13 SeptemberCOVID Cancellations - please note that any event in October & November is currently in serious doubt due to Covid restrictionsNovember*  13-14 - NSW Elite & Masters ITT & Road Championships (Gunning)December*  5 - Masters Southern Hemisphere Cup (ECR)*  11-12 - Bowral Classic Criterium & Cyclosportive (Bowral, NSW), Eastern Creek Raceway*  19 - Eastern Creek RacewayJan/Feb/Mar 2022*  Jan 7-10 - Bici Country Eacapes # 1 -  Tumut Cycle Classic (Tumut)*  Jan 29-30 - Goulburn & Bowral Track Open*  Feb 25-Mar 4 - Bici Country Escapes # 2 - Bright Tour (Victorian Alps)*  Mar 4-7 - Bici Country Escapes # 3 - Snowy Valley Challenge (Adelong, NSW)*  Mar 25-28 - Bici Country Escapes # 4 - Gears & Beers Cyclosportive (Wagga, NSW) April * 8-11 - Bici Country Escapes # 5 - Singleton Mail Run Cyclosportive (Broke NSW)* 15-19 - Bici Country Escapes # 6 - Exeter-Southern Highlands Easter Weekend

BiciSport Special Events for 2024

The races, cyclosportives or designated team events listed in Special Events (BOLDED) receive direct BiciSport support by way of personnel to assist on the day and/or some degree of financial support. Obviously not every event for every promoter is listed below.

Please note where the event requires accommodation then reasonable notice needs to be given to Mike O’R to pre-book the accommodation (2 months advance notice is appreciated).

Feel free to contact Mike O’R if you are going to ride any of the events listed so rider support can be coordinated on the day. Contact Mike on 0417 403 244

The list of upcoming Special Events for 2024 -

March

* Mar 19, 26 - Heffron Park Tuesday Criteriums

* Mar 11 - Apr 29 - BiciSport to Belgium Spring Classics (MOR)

* Mar 17, 31 - Eastern Creek Raceway

April

* Apr 1, 21, 28 - Eastern Creek Raceway

* Apr 7 - West Head

* Apr 27 - Grafton Inverell Classic - Pager, MOR, Hoskin

May

* May 4-5 - AusCycling MTB National Series (Wagga) - Dole

* May 5 - Mudgee Classic (BiciSport + Happy Wheels team)

* May 5, 19 - Eastern Creek Raceway (MOR)

* May 12 - West Head (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

* May 16-19 - UCI Masters MTB Championships (Cairns, Qld) - Dole

June

* June 1 - NSW Masters Crit Championships (Penrith Lakes) - venue to be confirmed

* June 16 - Eastern Creek Raceway

August

* Aug 18 - West Head (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

September

* Sept 22 - West Head (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

October

* Oct 27 - West Head (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

* Oct - Singleton ITT & TTT Championships (dates tbc)

Nov

* Nov 7 - BiciSport AGM

* Nov 17 - West Head (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

December

* Dec 8 - West Head “The Wall’’ (MOR) - MOR is a West Head u turn marshall

* Nov 30/Dec 1 - Tour of Bright (Vic) - MOR + Bici Team

* Dec 14 (Sat) - BiciSport Christmas Coffee @ Sandstone Cafe @ 9.30am. All welcome.

January

* 10-25 Jan - BiciSport Enduro ride to Adelaide then follow the TDU

BiciSport rider assistance is a feature of the BiciSport Special Events program

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Dec
9
to 22 Jan

West Head Road Races & ITT

West Head road events (either ITT or Road Races) are organised by Manly CC and you need to enter via the Manly CC entry portal (entries usually close by the Wednesday night before). BiciSport personnel support will be provided and the BiciSport Happy Wheels team car will be parked up 400m before the Elvina Track race finish. Upcoming Race dates -Nov 7 - West Head ITT Dec 12 - West Head “The Wall” Handicap

West Head road events (either ITT or Road Races) are organised by Manly CC and you need to enter via the Manly CC entry portal (entries usually close by the Wednesday night before).

Start Finish is at the Elvina Track carpark just 500m along the West Head Road

2024 -

* West Head dates are -

* Apr 7, May 12, Aug 18, Sept 22

* Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 8 (start finish @ West Head)

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Dec
9
to 23 Oct

Racing : Waratah Masters (Eastern Creek Raceway & Dragway)

Eastern Creek Raceway & Dragway events are held regularly on a Sunday with an early start. Gates open just before 6am with a start time of 6.45am for all grades

Upcoming 2024 racing dates -

2024

* Mar 17, 31 - Raceway

* Apr 1, 21, 28 - Raceway

* May 5, 19 - Raceway May 12 - Dragway

* June 16 - Raceway, 23 - Dragway

Eastern Creek Raceway

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Mar
11
to 1 May

Flanders Follies & the Belgium Spring Classics 2024

The Nokere Course in 2023 and Tim Merlier (Soudal QuickStep) takes victory up the Nokere cobbled climb and a typical 200k mid week semi Classic

The new mid week semi Classic on the BiciSport calendar and a day after Nokere so 14 March is the Denain Grand Prix on 15 March just over the Belgian-French border (a short 75 minute drive from Nokere) in Paris Roubaix cobbled country

The Grand Prix Denain has three distinct loops - the blue loop first, then the orange loop & finishes with the red loop. Accommodation is at the end of the red loop in the village of Haspres.

BiciSport co sponsors this Junior race on 17 March in the village of Velle-Temse near Antwerp.

The race organisation is led by the VerHulst brothers who are long time BiciSport supporters..

Sunday in Hell just got better with both Under 19 and Under 23 races added to the Sunday professional program. The Roubaix Cyclosportive & Women’s race is on the Saturday.

The Paris Roubaix Classic for Under 19 riders is now held on the same day as the professionals

The U23 Paris Roubaix starts in the town of Le Cateau Cambresis

The Womens Paris Roubaix Classic 2024 starts in Denain on the Saturday

An interesting exposition at Wallers Arenberg from 4-15 April

BiciSport to the Belgium Spring Classics in 2024

13 Mar - Nokere Course 14 Mar - Denain Grand Prix 15 Mar - Monsere Anniversary Tribute

16 Mar - Dwars Vlaanderen Cyclosportive, 17 Mar - BiciSport Velle Junior Race

22 Mar - E3 Grand Prix 23 Mar - Gent Wevelgem Cyclosportive 24 Mar - Gent Wevelgem

27 Mar - Dwars Vlaanderen 30 Mar - Ronde van Vlaanderen Cyclosportive 31 Mar - Ronde van Vlaanderen

April

6 Apr - Paris Roubaix Cyclosportive, Paris Roubaix (Women) 7 Apr - Paris Roubaix (U19, U23, Professionals)

10 Apr - Brabant Arrow 14 Apr - Amstel Gold Race 17 Apr - Fleche Walloone Arrow 20 Apr - Koers Museum Retro Fair in Roeselare

FLANDERS FOLLIES OVERVIEW

  • Accommodation is at the Kokerelle B&B in the village of Maarke Kerkem near the Eikenberg climb.

  • Kokerelle B&B is just 5k from Oudenaarde (Oudenaarde translates to ‘Old Fields’ in Flemish). Kokerelle has been used by BiciSport for nearly 10 years.

  • Semi Classic races are usually held mid week on a Wednesday or a Thursday @ 200k. Classics are on the weekend @ 250k usually on the Sunday.

NOKERE COURSE - 13 Mar

  • Course

    • Starting in Deinze, with a big rural loop through rural Flanders, over the Holleweg cobbles near Oudenaarde, then several laps around the Wannegem-Lede cobbles to finish in the tiny nearby village Nokere.

  • Seeing the action

    • Vantage points are pretty good.

    • Seeing the start in Deinze is not practical (too far away) but if the weather is good then its possible to see Holleweg & Wannegem-Lede cobbles by bike then maybe head to Nokere village by bike.

    • If its wet - its a car to Holleweg cobbles then to the finish at Nokere and find a beer tent. The late afternoon is a drive to Haspres near Denain in northern France for the race next day.

DENAIN GRAND PRIX - 14 Mar

  • Course

    • A mini Paris Roubaix Classic at 200k with 12 pave (cobbled) sections and several pave sections used in the Paris Roubaix Classic (around Quivey & Viesly).

    • Denain is ‘famous’ for coal mining & a steelworks (which closed in 1978).

    • The race starts & finishes in Denain with one big (northern) loop out of Denain, then local laps around Denain, then a southern loop with Paris Roubaix cobbles south of Denain around Quivey, Viesly & Haspres.

  • Seeing the action

    • Vantage points are endless, and even more so on a bike. The Police dislike cars - so seeing the race by bike is the best.

    • A new event on the BiciSport Belgian Classics calendar but only a 75 minute drive from Oudenaarde and well, why not.

    • Options are to see the Denain start, then two more viewings on the northern loop just after the start, then watch the local laps just outside Denain, then head to the Haspres cobbles.

    • Accommodation is at the village of Haspres

Jean Pierre Monsere won the World Professional Road Championship at Leicester (UK) in August 1970 and was tragically killed in a race in March 1971

Jean Pierre Monsere Memorial celebration on 15 March 2024

Jean Pierre Monsere was the reigning World Professional Road Champion from 1970 - in the following season in 1971 was competing in a local professional race near Antwerp and was killed in a head on collision with a motor car on 15 March 1971 MOR with attend the Monsere Memorial on 15 March to pay respects.

BiciSport Velle Junior Race circuit on 17 March always attracts a high quality field

BICISPORT sponsored VELLE JUNIOR RACE - 17 Mar

  • The second year of the BiciSport sponsored Junior Race which starts & finishes in the village of Velle.

  • Velle is 20k from Antwerp

E3 GRAND PRIX - 22 Mar

  • Course

    • A mini Ronde van Vlaanderen with numerous climbs used that are also in the Ronde on 31 March. The race starts & finishes in Harelbeke then the usual rural Flanders loop in and around Oudenaarde.

    • Every cobbled berg in the region is used in some shape or form.

  • Seeing the action

    • Vantage points are just everywhere.

    • No seeing the start finish in Harelbeke (not practical) but choices on bike or car are simply endless (it can get a bit confusing as there are so many viewing options).

    • The E3 race actually passes the Kokerelle B&B front door - so … go see it at the Holleweg cobbles then either linger around the village of Maarke Kerkem or head out towards Kluisbergen or Ronse.

    • Bike is better than a car. At the end go find a pub with a tv.

GENT WEVELGEM - 23 + 24 Mar

  • Course - a weekend in two parts

    • Wevelgem Cyclosportive @ 23 Mar

      • Accommodation is on a lovely barge on the Schelde River in Menen

      • The Wevelgem township is no tourist destination and certainly no oil painting (yes, it is very ordinary), but the cyclosportive is (within just two kilometres of the start) a stunning loop in the rural Flemish countryside.

      • Car parking is easy. The Menin Gate at Ieper is a highlight. At least the event starts in Wevelgem. A must do cyclosportive with great organisation.on closed roads

    • Wevelgem Pro Classic @ 24 Mar

      • The race actually starts in Ieper and not in Gent (money does talk).

      • Ieper is some 50k from Gent. A big loop through rural west Flanders, plus heavy crosswinds in the exposed plains around Poperinge. Wevelgem looks better on the tv than in real life.

  • Seeing the action

    • Gent Wevelgem vantage points are few & far between and a real hassle on either bike or car … the only option is the top of the Kemmelberg climb near the village of Kemmel at the local hotel (for three passes) or sit at Menin or go to the finish in central Wevelgem. .Find a Belgian pub.

DWARS VLAANDEREN - 27 Mar

  • Course -

    • Dwars Vlaanderen simply translates to Across Flanders

    • Another epic mid week semi Classic @ 200k - this time starting from the urban and concrete disaster that is Roeselare.

    • Roeselare is the home of the Koers Cycling Museum (a stunning celebration of the sport) & the home city of Jean Pierre Monsere (ex World Champion but now RIP).

    • The usual rural loop into Flanders, around Oudenaarde, and the usual cobbled bergs used in the E3 & Ronde van Vlaanderen

    • The finish is in Waregem (was the home of the Australian cyclist Phil Anderson).

  • Seeing the action

    • No going to the Roeselare start unless you want a local council parking ticket for your efforts and stare at ugly Flemish concrete (where are the trees ?).

    • Will go to the Holleweg cobbles near Maarke Kerkem, then a few other bergs nearby, then find a tv in a local pub and try another Duvel,. A great day out.

RONDE VAN VLAANDEREN - 30 + 31 Mar

  • Course

    • Accommodation is in Kluisbergen near the Olde Kwaremont climb

    • RVV Cyclosporive @ 30 Mar

      • starting & finishing in Oudenaarde with 19,000 close personal friends.

      • A cyclosportive without peer over closed roads.

    • RVV Pro Classic @ 31 Mar

      • starting in Antwerp with the usual rural Flanders loop then the Berg Loop that is beyond description with multiple laps of Old Kwaremont, Patersberg and the finish at Oudenaarde. Magic.

  • Seeing the action

    • Police road closures means the only way to catch the action is by bike. If it rains … tough, bring a rain jacket.

    • Watch the start from 9am on Flemish tv, get the lycra on and head for the Womens start in central Oudenaarde. After the Women’s start head directly to Melden pub and watch the action on the tv.

    • The Mens race goes through Melden then its off to a climb at Hotond, then its back towards the Old Kwaremont to watch the men (three times), back to the Koppenberg, and the women just once (coming off the Patersberg).

    • Go find a cafe to see the finish on tv. Accommodation is in Kluisbergen.

PARIS ROUBAIX - 6 + 7 Apr

  • Accommodation

    • BiciSport service course is in the village of Bachy, near the cobbled section of Cysoing (Zone 7) and Wannehein (Zone 6).

  • Course

    • Roubaix Cyclosportive @ 6 Apr

      • start finish is from the old Roubaix Velodrome.

      • Compared to closed roads at the RVV cyclosportive the previous week, this French cyclosportive is mildly shambolic and potentially hazardous with french drivers.

      • Maybe 4,000 or 5,000 starters (mostly french) and forceful french car drivers are not your friend.

      • Iconic, yes you must do it, but caution is at every pedal stroke.

    • PR Classic @ 7 Apr

      • Compiegne start with cobbles starting at Troisville. Its epic. This year there is also the Under 19 and Under 23 versions of the same race just before the pro race arrives.

  • Seeing the action

    • The Day in Hell - avoid Compiegne all together and stay within the numerous road closures around Bachy & Orchies and go to Cysoing for lunch and see either Zone 15, or Zone 7 cobbles at Cysoing or Zone 6 cobbles at Wannehein

BRABANT ARROW - 10 Apr

  • Course

    • Starting in Leuven (a university town) and finishing at Overijse (a hilly Brussels suburb). This French speaking Brussels semi classic and just maybe a local french speaking lad will win it.

    • There is a long transfer from the Leuven start to the local Overijse finishing laps.

  • Seeing the action

    • Not that easy, and just watching it on Belgian TV could be the go

    • Forget going to the start in Leuven (no car parking, so why bother ?) and maybe head to Overijse for the finishing local laps, maybe a cobbled section, find a pub with a tv. Find somebody (anybody) who speaks English.

    • Maybe just stay at home and watch it on tv.

AMSTEL GOLD RACE - 14 Apr

  • The Amstel Gold was first visited in 2023 and what a great day. Valkenberg was a big big party and who could forget the Shimano Experience concept store.

  • Great memories of 2023 for many reasons when “The Podge” destroyed the pro peloton in damp & cold conditions

  • Accommodation in 2024 is at the nearby village of Schin op Guel not far from Valkenburg between 14-17 Apr. A great bike shop in the local villages

  • Course

    • Hilly, and endless travels up every hill in Limburg.

    • Some people call it the worlds hillest criterium as there are endless loops over the same roads.

    • Start is in Maastricht (great shopping there !) with the finish at Valkenburg

  • Seeing the action

    • There is a great coffee shop/bike shop just in the centre of Valkenburg town. It has great food & coffee, a big tv, loads of atmosphere. You know the one, it was great in 2023. The Womens race passes 5 times and the Mens race passes 2 times. Perfect.

FLECHE WALLOONE ARROW - 17 Apr

  • An early morning departure out of Valkenberg accommodation just 75k away, with a 10am arrival at french speaking Huy. Maybe a pedal along the river & park up in the centre of town and head for the Mur de Huy (Wall of Huy).

  • Course

    • Its all about the Mur (or Wall). The women & men do multiple laps (men now do 4 laps up the Mur). The rest of the circuit is similar to West Head plus the obvious Mur de Huy as the crowning glory..

  • Seeing the action

    • The women start in the centre of Huy. Go have a look at their start first then head for the Mur de Huy just 500m away …. Its all about the Mur (or Wall).

MOR on the Paris Roubaix cobbles

The famous Chez Francois Cafe is in Troisville (the French village that hosts the first section of Paris Roubaix cobbles) and the home of the Amis de Paris Roubaix (Friends of Paris Roubaix) who undertake the road repair work on the Paris Roubaix route cobbles each year

Amis de Paris Roubaix are “Friends of the Paris Roubaix” and are the volunteers that maintain the cobbled roads through northern France

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Apr
26
to 28 Apr

Grafton to Inverell Classic (NSW)

Grafton to Inverell

  • Riders - Craig Pager (BiciSport Happy Wheels), Dudley Hoskin

    • Accomm

      • Friday - Quality Inn Grafton Grafton (x 2)

      • Saturday - Rest Point Motor Inn Glen Innes (x 2)

    • Team

      • Rider Registrations - Toast Expresso Grafton @ 5pm

      • Race timing estimates - start @ 7.40am = finish @ KS @ 2.35pm, CP @ 3.20pm

  • Support Contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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May
5
6:30 am06:30

CycloSportive : Mudgee Classic (NSW

Website : www.cyclingclassics.com.au

Accommodation : AirBnB @ 11 Common Rd Mudgee from 3-6 May

Riders : Grant, Dudley H, Alex S, MOR, Marty W, Robbie B, Frank S, Steve Holland, Davide B x 3, John R, Doris C, Craig P, offers - Brett Tarlington, Alf P, Danny O’Keefe, Peter V

Accomm - 3xQ, 3xS, !xMulti (D+S+Bunk) - Grant (Q), Hoskin (Q), Simmons (Q), MOR (couch), Wright (S), Robbie (S), Signor (S), Davidex3 (# 7), Robb (couch), Doris (couch), Pager (couch)

Contact : MOR on 0417 403 244

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Sep
15
8:00 am08:00

Racing : BiciSport-Team Time Trial Championship Singleton (dates tbc)

CIRCUIT DETAILSThe 30k circuit is nestled between the Hunter River (to the south) and the Tangary Mountains (to the east). The road surface is smoothe & fast.The revised start finish area for 2020 is now from Roughit Lane (1.5k from the Glendon …

CIRCUIT DETAILS

The 30k circuit is nestled between the Hunter River (to the south) and the Tangary Mountains (to the east). The road surface is smoothe & fast.

From Roughit Lane its direction Glendon Lane towards Elderslie Rd it is undulating with two firm climbs and one more difficult climb towards the Elderslie Rd junction. The left hand turn at Elderslie Rd is greeted by another sharp climb, after which there is a long & straight descent towards Gresford Rd.

Another left hand turn at Gresford Rd (direction Singleton) sees the only significant hill of the day (at just 750m long) after Glendon Brook bridge. From there its a long and steady drag towards the local cemetery (direction Singleton).

Approaching Singleton its a short and sharp descent down to the Hunter River (turning left at Glendon Rd), then its pan flat heading towards the finish at Roughit Lane with the Hunter River on your right.

Detailed Mocka - 0.0 start Roughit Lane, going 500m is a slight climb, 1.9 slight rise, 3.3 gradual descent, 3.7 Glendon Brook bridge, 4.5 medium hill, 4.9 slight drag, 5.3 Elderslie Rd LHT, 5.6 slight rise, 6.5 slight rise, 7.7 start straight descent, 9.8 end of descent, 10.2 Gresford Rd LHT, 10.9 Glendon Brook bridge, 11.4 start of hill, 11.9 end of hill, 13.7 slight rise, 16.7 slight rise, 17.4 long drag, 20.1 end of long drag, 20.9 long descent, 21.6 Glendon Rd LHT, 25.1 short sharp descent, 25.8 sharp LHT, 30.0 finish Roughit Lane,

  • In 2024 this will be a single day “Park & Ride” strategy - drive up early on race day (Saturday), then compete, then return home on the same day.

    • Field of play, Perceived effort, Road Captain, Cent Park pretrials,

    • Accommodation, Warm Up trainers, Helmets, Valid licence

  • BiciSport details is Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Nov
27
to 2 Dec

Racing : Tour of Bright (Victorian Alps)

Tour website : www.tourofbright.com.au

  • BiciSport accommodation & race dates

    • Race dates - 30 Nov-1 Dec 2024

  • Weather Forecast

    • tbc

  • Bright Training Rides - contact MOR on 0417 403 244

    • Long & short teams, team clothing, ITT equipment, support cars & roof racks, Feed zones yes/no, Bici membership yes/no, periodisation & peaking yes/no, nothing heavy on Thursday.

    • Start Times & strategies - grade specific, Sign On, Field of Play strategies, Sprint/GC options, Sprint locales, Spares Vehicles, Littering, Race Lights, Presentations

    • Rider Registration @ Bright Velo @ 5.30pm

    • Dinner @ Porepunkah Pub @ 7.00pm

  • Racing in Bright

    • Riders need to attach a static tail light for all stages

    • No spares vehicles are provided during any stage (carry a spare)

  • Saturday

    • Race Day 1 is an early Saturday morning road stage over 92k (finishing atop Tawonga Gap) followed by a Saturday afternoon Individual Time Trial over 16k

      • Masters C - Riders tbc @ 7.45am

        • stage time benchmark 3 hrs + a 25 minute peloton envelope

      • Masters 6+ - Riders tbc @ 8.35am

      • Women C - Riders tbc @ 8.15am

      • ITT - Start sequence = Mens B, Masters B, Men C, Masters C, Masters 6+, Wom B, Wom C, Wom A, Masters A, Elite A

  • Sunday

    • Race Day 2 is a short sharp Bright-Mt Buffallo Road stage on the Sunday morning

Riders :

  • Dudley Accomm

    • Tbc for 2024 - Dudley Hoskin (Tues - D), MOR (Tues - D), R Brown (Tues - D), Steve Holland (Thurs - S), Eric Dole (Tues - S), Frank Signor (Thurs), Marty Wright, Peter Figg

  • MOR Accomm

    • Spare (D + Bunk-Wed), Ian Grant (Q-Thurs), Craig Pager (S1-Tues Tumut), John Robb (S1-Tues Tumut), Sean Bloch

  • Riders Racing -Hoskin, others tbc

  • Team personnel (tbc) : Mike O’Reilly (Manager). Peter Figg (Soigneur), Marina J (HW & Anytime Fitness Soigneur), Doris Cooke (Soigneur), John Robb (Soigneur) , Frank Signor (Soigneur), Brooke Greene (Soigneur)

    Accommodation

    • MOR Service Course - dates in Wed 27 Nov out Mon 2 Dec 2024 (booked 4 Jan 04)

      • 3 br - 1 = 1 x D, 2 & 3 = ! x D, 1 x Double Bunks

    • Dudley Service Course - dates in Tues 26 Nov/out Wed 4 Dec 2024 (booked 7 Feb 24)

      • 5 br - 2 x double + 3 x 2 singles

Dinners :

  • Tues, Wed, Thurs - The Star Hotel/Bistro @ 6.30pm (back area)

  • Fri & Sat - Porepunkah Pub - @ 7.00pm

  • Sun

    • Presentations 3.00pm @ Bright Brewery, Dudley Service Course + Panatone Award

  • BiciSport contact : Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

BiciSport will be awarding the Panettone Award in 2024

BiciSport will be awarding the Potato Head Encouragement Award in 2024

All ToB stages start at the Bright Tennis Club Oval on Coronation Ave Bright (just a 5 minute pedal from the Bright town centre)

Enter via Gate 1 and head for parking zone 3 & 4

Stage 1 - Gaps Loop Road Race Bright to Tawonga Gap @ 93k

Ride to the start. then a flat stage profile out of Bright towards Ovens village. Turning right at Ovens village its along an undulating valley to the Rosemount climb, then descending into the Kiewa Valley. Turn right along the flat Kiewa Valley, again turning right at Mt Beauty, then finishing atop the Tawonga Gap climb for the 93k.

Some riders prefer the neutral cool down ride back into Bright before the afternoon ITT @ 2pm. BiciSport rider support will be located at both the stage finish at Tawonga Gap finish and the ITT finish.

Stage 2 - Bright-Wandiligong-Bright Time Trial @ 15.8k

Ride to the ITT start. then the course is undulating to flat out from the Bright Tennis Club to the end of the Wandiligong Rd (u turn at the end of the bitumen). There is one short brief climb some 4k from the start going out towards the Wandiligong village.

Stage 3 - Bright-Mt Buffalo Summit Road Stage @ 40k is quality not quantity

Ride to the start. the stage profile is briefly flat out of Bright township, then straight onto the Mt Buffalo climb then finishes @ the top of Mt Buffalo.

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Oct
25
to 28 Oct

BiciSport Enduro Ride - Griffith to Melbourne

BiciSport Enduro Ride Griffith to Melbourne over 4 days @ 550k

A fully supported BiciSport team ride over 4 days and 550k from Griffith to Melbourne (@ approximately 120k per day) .

The Enduro starts on Wednesday in Griffith and concludes in Melbourne on the Saturday

Riders have the option of not completing the full distance each day but can adopt a strategy of jumping into the BiciSport support car as required.

Route to be -

* Day 1 - Griffith to Hay @ 133k

* Day 2 - Hay to Mathoura @ 158k

* Day 3 - Mathoura to Heathcote (Vic) @ 138k

* Day 4 - Heathcote to Melbourne (St Kilda) @ 125k

The course is overnight in Hay, Mathoura, Heathcote (Victoria), then into Melbourne (St Kilda) on the Saturday. Saturday night is in Melbourne and the return drive on the Sunday

BiciSport contact : Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Sep
21
to 24 Sep

Racing : National Masters Road Championships (Shepparton, Vic)

National Masters Road Championships @ Shepparton & Dookie Victoria. Dookie is a 30 minute drive out of Shepparton. Indications off Google maps are that Dookie is pan flat

Championship details

* 20 Sept (Wed) - Rider Registration - Shepparton Sports Club (Main Sports Pavilion)

* 21 Sept (Thurs) - Masters All Individual Time Trial @ Dookie (from 11.40am to 3.00pm)

* 22 Sept (Fri) - Junior RR, Masters Women (All) RR & Masters Men RR 3/4/5 @ Dookie plus a 2pm BiciSport training ride at 3pm @ Dookie

* 23 Sept (Sat) - Masters Men RR 1/2/6/7/8+ @ Dookie plus Women Masters Criteriums @ Shepparton City Centre

* 24 Sept (Sun) - Masters Men Criteriums @ Shepparton City Centre … M1 @ 10.00am, M9-10 @ 10.45am, M8 @ 11.20am, M7 @ 11.55am, M6 @ 12.30pm, M5 @ 1.10pm, M4 @ 1.50pm, M3 @ 2.35pm, M2 @ 3.20pm

BiciSport riders - Peter Budd (RR/Crit), Ian Grant (via Cowra to ITT/RR/ Crit)

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Aug
12
to 13 Aug

Racing : NSW Masters Road Championships (ITT & Road Races) - Gunning NSW

Masters Road Championships have the ITT + some Road Championships on the Saturday with the remaining road races on the Sunday.

Saturday :

* ITT - 9.00am - Masters Men (Ian Grainger)

* RR - 2.00pm - M6 (Budd, Holland), 2.05pm - M7 (Grant), 2.15pm (Grainger)

Sunday :

* RR - 12.35pm - M5 (Hoskin)

Accommodation : Goulburn on Fri & Sat night - Lilac City Motor Inn (2 rooms - 1xD, 1xS+2xbunk)

BiciSport riders : Peter Budd, Peter Verhoeven, Dudley Hoskin, Steve Holland, Ian Grainger, Matt Coy, Dean Gale

BiciSport contact Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Aug
6
7:30 am07:30

Racing : NSW Masters Criterium Championships (Penrith Lakes Regatta Centre)

NSW Masters Criterium Championships - Penrith Lakes Regatta Centre

Program for 2023 is -

* 9.00am - M8/9/10

* 10.40am - M6/7

* 12.15pm - M5

* 1.10pm - M3/4

* 3.00pm - M1/2

BiciSport riders : Ian Grant, Peter Verhoeven, Ian Grainger

BiciSport contact : Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

Masters Criterium Championships are an 800m circuit in the car park (races go anti clockwise).

Turns 1, 2 & 4 are fast & sweeping. The Turn 3 left hander is slightly tighter.

Penrith Lakes - Turn 2 with the races going in the opposite direction to the picture

Penrith Lakes - from the Turn 2 exit looking towards Turn 3

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Aug
5
8:00 am08:00

Racing : Metropolitan Road Championships (Lansdowne Park)

Penrith Lakes Regatta Centre - The Metro Championships offer races for every age category around the 4k circuit at the Regatta Centre.8:10am M4 - 10 laps 8:12am M6 - 8 laps 8:17am M7 - 8 Laps 9:25am M1&2 - 18 laps9:27am M5 - 8 laps 10:30am WM 2-…

Venue is the Lansdowne Park Criterium circuit near Bass Hill. Car parking is off Henry Lawson Drive

BiciSport team support will be provided throughout the day (Happy Wheels Subaru will be parked inside the circuit, on the grass)

Program

* M4 - 8.00am @ 50k

* M7 - 8.02am @ 30k

* M6 - 8.50am @ 36k

* M1 & 2 - 9.15am @ 76k

* M5 - 9.45am @ 40k

* M8, 9, 10 - 10.50am @ 28k

* M3 - 11.40am @ 60k

BiciSport starters - Ian Grant, Ian Grainger, Peter Vehoeven

BiciSport contact Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Mar
9
to 12 Apr

BiciSport to Belgium 2023

BiciSport to the Belgian Spring Classics

In 2023 the two Mike’s program is the following with weekly updates in BiciSport News on this website. Mike #1 does Italy early then Mike # 1 and Mike # 2 are into Belgium from April 15

March

4 - Strada Bianche (Italy)

15 - Nokere Kourse (Belgium)

19 - Velle Junior Road Race (sponsored by BiciSport)

24 - E3 Classic

25 - Ghent Wevelgem CycoSportive

26 - Ghent Wevelgem Classic

29 - Dwars Vlaanderen Classic

April

1 - Tour of Flanders CycloSportive

2 - Tour of Flanders Classic

8 - Paris Roubaix CycloSportive

9 - Paris Roubaix Classic

12 - Brabant Arrow Classic

15 - Amstel Gold CycloSportive

16 - Amstel Gold Classic

19 - Fleche Walloon Classic

23 - Liege Bastogne Liege Classic

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Jan
28
to 29 Jan

NSW Track : Goulburn Track Open

The Goulburn-Bowral double header is a feature weekend of the NSW Track calendar. David Browne (BiciSport Happy Wheels) always gets the job done over this weekend.

The Goulburn Track Open is a feature weekend of the NSW Track calendar.

David Browne (BiciSport Happy Wheels) always gets the job done over this weekend where he seeks fame & fortune by winning the Goulburn Wheelrace.

BiciSport accommodation : Lilac City Motor Inn, Goulburn

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Jan
7
to 8 Jan

Cyclosportive : Tumut Cycle Classic (NSW)

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The Weekend - Tumut Cycle Classic raises funds in support of the local hospital in the most picturesque part of NSW just a 4.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Sunday start time is 6.30am. A fantastic event through some picturesque countryside

Entry - via www.tumutclassic.com.au

Distances - 100k, 75k, 45k

Riders - Peter Budd, Melissa Budd

BiciSport Support contact - Peter Budd on 0431 012 174

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Sep
2
to 4 Sep

Racing : NSW Masters Road Championships (Singleton, NSW)

NSW Masters Championships @ Singleton

The NSW Masters program is -

Friday 2 Sept @ Glendon Rd Singleton

Individual Time Trial over 20k @ 10.30am (first rider)

Saturday 3 Sept @ Glendon Rd Singleton

Road Races

8.00am - M1-2, M3, M4

10.30am - M5, M8

1.00pm - M6, M7, M9+

Sunday 4 Sept @ Kurri Kurri

Criteriums

8.00am start with Women Masters first then M9 first to M1-2 last

BiciSport Accom

# AirBnB Red Tractor Retreat, Broke - 5 BR, 5xQ, 1xSofa, 2xS (in Fri, out Sun)

# AirBnB Broke Circuit - 3BR, 3xD + swag (in Thurs, out the Sun)

# Dinner @ Harrigans Irish Pub @ 2090 Broke Rd Pokolbin - Fri & Sat (time tbc)

BiciSport Riders - Budd, Grant, O’Reilly, SQF, Dole, Roberts, Benson (no accom)

BiciSport contact : Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Mar
11
to 13 Mar

Bici Country Escapes # 2 - BiciSport Training Camp @ Tumut NSW

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The Weekend - A popular cycling region based out of Tumut with BiciSport car support each day

Daily Distances - 45k to 100k (Fri to Sun)

BiciSport accommodation is based @ Emu Motel in Tumut on the Fri & Sat night. Tumut has plentiful accommodation and numerous eating options.

Riders - BiciSport Griffith x 10, Mike O’Reilly, Eric Dole

Dinner (Sat) - Orient Hotel @ 6.30pm

BiciSport contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Jan
8
to 10 Jan

Cyclosportive : Bici Country Escapes # 1 - Tumut Cycle Classic (Tumut, NSW)

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The Weekend - Tumut Cycle Classic raises funds in support of the local hospital in the most picturesque part of NSW just a 4.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Sunday start time is 6.00am. A fantastic event through some picturesque countryside

Entry - via www.tumutclassic.com.au

Distances - 100k, 75k, 45k

Riders - Griffith (8)

Sun - Tumut Classic ride - starts 6.00am

Sat dinner - Orient Hotel @ 6.30pm

BiciSport Support contact - Peter Budd 0431 012 174

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Dec
11
to 12 Dec

Cyclosportive : Bowral Classic Criteriums (Sat) + Bowral Classic Cyclosportive (Sun) - note revised date to 11-12 December

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The Weekend - A classic weekend with Saturday criteriums around Bradman Oval then the Sunday cyclosportive through the Southern Highlands outside Sydney.  Sunday start time is 6.30am. For 2021 the cyclosportive starts in the Bowral main street but the finish is at Bradman Oval, BowralDistances - 150k, 120k, 90k, 40kAccommodation - * AirBnB Exeter (Margot) (Fri, Sat & Sun) - Green, Dole, SL* Bundanoon Motel (Sat only - 6 @ 2 x Q, 4 x T) - MOR, Buddx2, Holland, Wright, Signor* Saturday Night Dinner - to be confirmed  *  Riders - Conor T, Brett T, Frank S, Buddsx2, Dole, Green, SL, MORBiciSport Support contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

The Weekend

A classic weekend with Saturday criteriums around Bradman Oval then the Sunday cyclosportive through the Southern Highlands outside Sydney. Sunday start time is 6.30am.

For 2021 the cyclosportive starts in the Bowral main street but the finish is at Loseby Park near Bowral Hospital

Distances - 150k, 120k, 90k, 40k

Accommodation -

* AirBnB Exeter (Margot) (Sat & Sun) - Green, Dole, SL

* Bundanoon Motel Sat only - 4 @ MOR/Dixon, Buddx2, Campbellx2, Tarlox2

* Saturday Night Dinner - Sutton Forest Inn (for 8 @ 7.00pm)

* BiciSport contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Nov
13
to 14 Nov

Racing : NSW Elite & Masters Championships (ITT & Road Race) - Gunning

Details to comeBiciSport starters - Ian Grainger, John Robb, Craig Pager, Randolph Baral, John Roberts, Jeremy Hopson, Tom Green, Eric DoleBiciSport contact - Mike O’Reilly 0417 403 244

Program

Saturday

* 8.00am - 20k Individual Time Trial

* 3pm - Road Races @ 3pm - M1-2 @ 114k, M6 - 67k

Sunday

* 8.30am - M5 @ 94k

* 12.00pm - M3 @ 94k, M4 @ 94k, M7-M8-M9+ @ 67k,

BiciSport starters - Ian Grainger, Randolph Baral, John Roberts, Jeremy Hopson, Tom Green, Eric Dole, Matt Coy, Mike Lawson, Darren Benson, Ian Cocks

BiciSport contact - Mike O’Reilly 0417 403 244

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May
2
6:30 am06:30

Cyclosportive : Mudgee Classic

The Weekend - A well organised cyclosportive through some delightful countryside outside Mudgee.  Sunday start time is 6.30am. Distances - 100k, 75kEntry : When you enter there has been a team created called “BiciSport Team” with the passwod “Mudgee…

The Weekend - A well organised cyclosportive through some delightful countryside outside Mudgee. Sunday start time is 6.30am.

Distances - 100k, 75k

Entry : When you enter there has been a team created called “BiciSport Team” with the passwod “Mudgee”

Accommodation - AirBnB Mudgee (Sat & Sun) - 188 Market Street Mudgee

Riders - Mike Taylor, Mike O’Reilly, others TBC

BiciSport Support contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Apr
20
to 26 Jun

Endurance Ride : Sydney to Broome (over 51 Ride Days)

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Eric Dole (BiciSport Happy Wheels)

Eric Dole (BiciSport Happy Wheels)

The Ultimate Endurance ride from Sydney (St Ives) to Broome with Eric Dole (BiciSport Happy Wheels). Cycling approximately 100k per day with 51 Ride Days, 10 Rest days and 7 Sightseeing days

The ride departs from St Ives on 20 April, then heads north through NSW to Queensland, then a big turn left direction Northern Territory then head west to Broome.

Follow all the action at www.facebook.com/eric.dole.334

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Apr
11
6:30 am06:30

Cyclosportive : The Singleton Mail Run (Hunter Valley)

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The Weekend - A well supported cyclosportive based out of Singleton on generally flat to undulating roads (used in the NSW State Team Time Trial Championships).

Website for entries - www.the mailrun.org

Distances - 100k, 65k

Accommodation - AirBnB Broke (Sat & Sun)

Riders - Alex Simmons, Mike O’Reilly, Hadley Group, Glenn Vigar (tbc)

BiciSport Support contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Mar
28
6:30 am06:30

Cyclosportive : Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge (Adelong, NSW)

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The Weekend - A popular Sunday cyclosportive based out of Adelong (near Tumut) and uses roads towards Batlow & Tumbarumba. Sunday start time is 6.30am in the village of Adelong. A fantastic event through some picturesque countryside outside Adelong and the Snowy region.

Website for entry & route information - www.snowyvalleyscyclechallenge.com.au

Distances - 140k, 100k, 72k

Accommodation - BiciSport accommodation is based in nearby Tumut on the Sat & Sun night. Tumut has more plentiful accommodation and eating options. Adelong is just a short 20 minute drive from Tumut on the Sunday morning

Riders - Will Walker x 2, Hoskin, O’Reilly, Grainger, Team Griffith x 10

BiciSport Support contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Mar
12
to 14 Mar

Racing & Cyclosportive : Bathurst to Bathurst

The Weekend - Combines a three day race (Fri, Sat & Sun) with a 100k cyclosportive on the Sunday.  Sunday start time is 6.30am. A fantastic event through some picturesque countryside near RockleyDistances - 100k, 75kAccommodation - AirBnB Kelso …

The Weekend - Combines a three day race (Fri, Sat & Sun) with a 100k cyclosportive on the Sunday.

Sunday start time is 6.30am. A fantastic event through some picturesque countryside near Rockley

Distances - 100k, 75k

Accommodation - AirBnB Kelso (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Riders - Happy Wheels x 4, MOR

BiciSport Support contact - Mike O’Reilly on 0417 403 244

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Feb
9
6:30 am06:30

Cyclosportive : The Singleton Mail Run (Hunter Valley)

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The Weekend - A Hunter Valley cyclosportive based out of Singleton and well known roads used for the NSW Team Time Trial Championships towards Glendon. Course is not considered hilly. Sunday start finish is from Singleton Civic Centre

Website for entry & route information - www.the mailrun.org

Distances - 100k, 65k

Accommodation - BiciSport accommodation is based in Singleton on the Fri & Sat night.

Riders - O’Reilly, others tbc

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Feb
7
7:00 am07:00

Racing : AusCycling National Road Championships (Ballarat, Vic)

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Darren Benson (BiciSport) lines up at the National Road Championships at Ballarat on 7 February. Simply put this effort is no cakewalk with 16 laps of the Mt Helen (double) climb just outside Ballarat.

  • National Road Championships Program

    • 3 Feb - Time Trials - 9.15am to 6pm

    • 4 Feb - Time Trials - Para @ 10.00am, Club Teams Time Trial @ 12.30pm

    • 5 Feb - Criteriums (All Divisions) - 12.35pm to 6.30pm

    • 6 Feb - Road Races - Para @ 7.30am, Under 19 @ 9.40am, Under 23 @ 1.20pm

    • 7 Feb - Road Races - Women @ 8.50am, Men @ 12.30pm

  • Website is www.roadnationals.org.auxx

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Dec
24
to 3 Jan

BiciSport : Christmas & New Year Rides

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BiciSport Christmas & New Year Rides. Rides are cancelled in wet weather.

Midweek group training rides will continue as normal over the Christmas/New Year period but numbers may vary. Have fun, stay safe

  • Tues 29 Dec - Waratah Peloton @ pass the corner of Yulong Ave & McCarrs Creek Rd Terrey Hills @ 8.05am for Akuna Bay, top of McCarrs Creek Rd climb at 8.40am, then direction Duffys Forest, then return Terrey Hills shops @ 9.15am then to St Ives for coffee

  • Wed 30 Dec - Wise Monkey Cafe Gruppetto @ Berowra Railway Station @ 7.30am for 60k to Calga & return

  • Thurs 31 Dec - Waratah Peloton @ pass the corner of Yulong Ave & McCarrs Creek Rd Terrey Hills @ 8.05am for Akuna Bay, top of McCarrs Creek Rd climb at 8.40am, then direction Duffys Forest, then return Terrey Hills shops @ 9.15am then to St Ives for coffee

  • Thurs 31 Dec - Centennial Park @ Spruce Goose Cafe @ 9.30am for Park laps

  • Sat 2 Jan - Coffee @ Sandstone Cafe Miramare Gardens @ 9.30am

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