La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus will once again host the Autumn Cycling Classic in 2023, with this year’s event set to be the biggest and best edition yet.
One of the largest cycling events in Australia, the Autumn Cycling Classic is hosted by the Northern Combine (via the Preston Cycling Club) in partnership with La Trobe University.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday 22 April and will host hundreds of elite, junior and recreational riders at La Trobe University’s 3km closed circuit Ring Road course.
“The Autumn Cycling Classic is a road race run on a closed circuit, which makes it different to most other road races as the cyclists have the whole road to race on, so the dynamic is different”
Preston Cycling Club President Angelo Sirianni
Join the La Trobe Community Social Cycle at the Autumn Cycling Classic
The first 100 riders to register for the La Trobe Community Social Cycle will receive a free coffee on the day courtesy of the La Trobe Sustainability and Planning Team and will automatically enter the draw to win a Team La Trobe prize pack, featuring a general admission family pass to a Melbourne Rebels home game, drink bottle, gym towel and hat.
“The Autumn Cycling Classic presents a wonderful chance to not only promote the sport of cycling and its associated health benefits, but also to promote cycling as a valid commuting option to La Trobe University given the scenic pathways that lead into the Bundoora campus”
La Trobe Sport Senior Coordinator for Partnerships and Engagement, Andrew Pettigrove
To register for the La Trobe Community Social Cycle, click here.
In the lead-up to the Autumn Cycling Classic, don’t forget to join us at our next La Trobe University Biker’s Brekkie for free coffee and breakfast, held on Wednesday 5 April 8 am – 10 am at our Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo Campuses.
View the course map for the 2023 Autumn Cycling Classic.
Changed Traffic Conditions at La Trobe University (Melbourne Campus) for Saturday, April 22 due to Autumn Cycling Classic
| Changed traffic conditions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Road name | Details | Access available | Time |
| Ring Road | Between Science Drive and Car Park 6 | La Trobe Private Hospital via North Entry under controlled conditions to Car Park 9 | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Centreway | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Moat Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Science Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Physics Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Biology Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Chemistry Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| College Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Union Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Menzies Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |
| Glenn Drive | Full road closure | Restricted access | 7 am – 2 pm |