Upcoming rides and events
Get involved in some of our Australia's most enjoyable mass-participation cycling events. This is not an exhaustive list and some dates are subject to finalisation.
| Date |
10 January, 2027 |
| Event |
Tumut Cycle Classic |
| Details |
A charity ride offering various distances (20km to 100km) beside the Tumut River and Snowy Mountains. |
| Website |
tumutcycleclassic.com.au |
| Date |
March 9–14, 2027 |
| Event |
Capital2Kozi (Charity Ride) |
| Details |
Canberra (ACT) to Mt Kosciuszko (NSW). A 5-day charity ride for the Ride4Rescue organization, ending in the Snowy Mountains. |
| Website |
ride4rescue.org/events |
| Date |
April 4, 2027 |
| Event |
Bobbin Head Cycle Classic ("The Bobbo") |
| Details |
Turramurra (Sydney North Shore). Starting and finishing in Turramurra (in Sydney’s Upper North Shore), the four distances take in some of the most beautiful scenery in Sydney. The course runs through Bobbin Head, taking in the amazing scenery of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the breathtaking coastal views from West Head. |
| Website |
bobbinheadcycleclassic.org.au |
| Date |
April 11, 2027 |
| Event |
Mailrun Charity Bike Ride |
| Details |
Join with hundreds of other cyclists in this fun cycling event. The more serious cyclists will have the opportunity to enjoy a challenging 100km. Alternatively, there will be an intermediate course of 60km and easier 45km and 27km courses for those who are keen to participate, but are looking for a more leisurely ride. |
| Website |
themailrun.org |
| Date |
May 1–2, 2027 |
| Event |
Mudgee Classic |
| Details |
Experience the beauty of Mudgee's wine country on two wheels. The Mudgee Classic offers a weekend of road and gravel rides for cyclists of all abilities. With sweeping rural landscapes, rolling hills and country charm, this is the full cycling experience. |
| Website |
cyclingclassics.com.au/mudgee |
| Date |
May 1, 2027 |
| Event |
Convict 100 |
| Details |
Follow the historic Convict Trail through the heart of the Hawkesbury, taking in some of the best scenery the area has to offer. The mix of fast fire trail, technical rock gardens, rocky descents and spectacular ridgeline views is unmatched by any other mountain bike event. It is rugged, raw and one epic adventure on a bike! |
| Website |
convict100.com.au |
| Date |
October 2-3, 2027 |
| Event |
Gears and Beers |
| Details |
Experience a festival atmosphere in rural Wagga Wagga with craft brews and park tunes plus a variety of courses including child-friendly and family distances. |
| Website |
gearsandbeers.org.au |
| Date |
Sunday 10 October 2027 |
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Spring Cycle |
| Details |
St Leonards to Pyrmont / Sydney Olympic Parks. Join thousands of people for an unforgettable ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and help Lifeline ensure no one has to face their toughest moments alone. |
| Website |
bicyclensw.org.au |
| Date |
Sunday 17 October 2027 |
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Bowral Classic |
| Details |
Since its inception in 2016, the Bowral Classic has become a staple in the cycling calendar, offering riders of all levels an unforgettable experience through the picturesque landscapes and charming towns of the Southern Highlands.
Bicycle NSW Members receive a 10% discount on entry. Stay tuned to our Members e-newsletter for the code.
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| Website |
cyclingclassics.com.au/bowral/ |
| Date |
November 2027 TBC |
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Mary's Mayhem |
| Details |
Mudgee & Rylstone. Marys Mayhem, first run in 2024, seeks to explore all the best that the Mid West has to offer in gravel cycling, hospitality and fun times with friends new and old. Three course options to suit just about anyone on two wheels. |
| Website |
graveleur.cc/marys-mayhem |
| Date |
22-24 October 2027 |
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Sea Otter Australia Festival |
| Details |
The Ultimate Bike Party Returns - the Sea Otter Australia Festival is back on the NSW South Coast, celebrating the awesome Mogo Trails and the vibrant Batemans Bay region after a hugely successful inaugural year. Get ready for non-stop fun, cementing its place as the biggest bike party in the country. |
| Website |
seaotter.au |
| Date |
Sunday 7 November 2027 TBC |
| Event |
MS Gong Ride |
| Details |
You’ll pedal along a stunning natural backdrop as you make your way through the Royal National Park, enjoy the incredible ocean views from Stanwell Tops, ride over the breathtaking Sea Cliff Bridge, before crossing the finish line in Wollongong and spending the afternoon at our dedicated Event Village.
Challenge yourself on either the 80km or 53km course on Australia’s most epic charity cycling event.
Don’t miss out on being part of MS Gong Ride history as we mark 45 years of this iconic ride.
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| Website |
msgongride.org.au/ |
| Date |
30 January, 2027 |
| Event |
TAC People’s Ride (Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race) |
| Details |
The mass-participation component of the Cadel Evans race weekend, riding on the same course as the pros. |
| Website |
cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au |
| Date |
14 February, 2027 |
| Event |
Lake Hume Cycle Challenge |
| Details |
Family-friendly distances to challenging climbs around Lake Hume near Albury/Wodonga. |
| Website |
lakehumecyclechallenge.com.au |
| Date |
February 13–14, 2027 TBC |
| Event |
Ballarat Cycle Classic |
| Details |
Ballarat. A charity ride supporting cancer research, known for its challenging "King of the Mountain" segment. |
| Website |
ballaratcycleclassic.com.au |
| Date |
March 7, 2027 |
| Event |
Peaks Challenge Falls Creek |
| Details |
Falls Creek. One of Australia's toughest rides: 235km with 4000m+ of climbing. |
| Website |
bicyclenetwork.com.au |
| Date |
May 2027 TBC |
| Event |
Gravel Macedon |
| Details |
Set in Victoria's Macedon Ranges this gravel extravaganza offers three course distances, quality gravel, flowing terrain and rewarding views. |
| Website |
bicyclenetwork.com.au |
| Date |
September 12, 2027 |
| Event |
Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo |
| Details |
The inaugural Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo was hosted in 2011 following the tragic death of Amy Gillett, an elite cyclist who tragically lost her life while training with the Australian Women’s Cycling Team in Germany.
The annual event features distances to suit all fitness and rider experience levels including Australia’s most spectacular stretch of coastal road, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.
The mission of Amy’s Foundation is to improve the relationship between motorists and cyclists, and cyclists and pedestrians, and to enhance safety by separating road users through law, technology and physical infrastructure. |
| Website |
amysgranfondo.org.au |
| Date |
January, 2027 TBC |
| Event |
Adelaide Epic Ride (part of Tour Down Under) |
| Details |
Experience a UCI WorldTour stage on the same day as the pros.
It’s time to test your legs against the best. Saddle up for the Adelaide Epic Ride and experience a UCI WorldTour stage on the same day as the pros. Ready to roll? The Ziptrak Stage 3 route from Henley Beach to Nairne awaits. Take on punchy climbs including Chandlers Hill and Wickham Hill – plus Mount Barker Summit with less than five kilometres to the finish line. Not quite ready for the full distance? No worries. Start in Flagstaff Hill and ride 116km on the same route, or opt for a 63km journey starting in Meadows and also finishing in Nairne. Grab your mates, get training and feed your epic at the 2027 Santos Tour Down Under.
NEW Bus bookings for the Adelaide Epic Ride are now live! Options for transit for you and your bike are available from Nairne to Crafers, Meadows and Adelaide CBD.
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| Website |
tourdowunder.com.au |
| Date |
March 7, 2027 |
| Event |
Ipswich Scenic 100 |
| Details |
Supported community rides spanning from 25km family loops to 170km challenges. |
| Website |
ipswichscenic100-facebook |
| Date |
April 4, 2027 |
| Event |
Tour de Brisbane |
| Details |
The flagship event of the broader Brisbane Cycling Festival and is known for its "Tour de Freeway" style, featuring over 110km of fully closed city roads. 110km, 80km, 50km and Family Ride options. |
| Website |
tourdebrisbane.org |
