La Trobe gears up to host Autumn Cycling Classic

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 28 May and will host hundreds of elite, junior and recreational riders at La Trobe University’s three-kilometre-long closed circuit Ring Road course on the Bundoora Campus.

The Autumn Cycling Classic made a highly successful return in 2021 after missing 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to Preston Cycling Club President, Angelo Sirianni,  plans are in place to make this year’s edition of the event the biggest and best yet.

“With a beautiful campus and closed roads in Melbourne, the event facilitates safe and accessible opportunities for both cyclists and the local community to participate in a road race,” Sirianni said.

“The University’s support of this event and the fantastic and safe course the Bundoora Campus enables the Northern Combine together with the Preston Cycling Club to attract more riders and therefore host more grades of racing; meaning all riders, from novices to elite, juniors and seniors will have a race to suit them. This year we are expecting over 300 participants to take part in the event.”

For the Preston Cycling Club, hosting the Autumn Cycling Classic takes on extra significance with the club celebrating its centenary anniversary this year.

“The club is excited about being given the opportunity to host this signature event on our Centenary year and conduct a road race in the vicinity of our club and our membership base,” Sirianni said.

“It is rare to find a closed circuit the distance of the Bundoora Campus Course anywhere in Melbourne.”

The Autumn Cycling Classic reflects La Trobe’s commitment to hosting events that promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, as well as providing opportunities for the local community to enjoy the world class sport and recreation facilities on the picturesque Bundoora Campus.

For any of the La Trobe University community wishing to participate in the Autumn Cycling Classic, they can register for the event by clicking here. New riders will be placed into E Grade (which will be marshalled and guided), and La Trobe students and staff can access a discount by entering the code LATROBE at the registration checkout.

In addition, all Autumn Cycling Classic competitors are eligible for a 10% discount on La Trobe Sport's range of Sports Performance Hub training programs and services. Our testing programs and high performance services can be tailored to suit all cyclists from the elite level through to the weekend warrior and are a proven way to take your performance to the next level.

To book a Sports Performance Hub service or training session, complete our High Performance Sport Enquiry Form and mention the code ACC2022 in the 'Additional Information' section to access your 10% discount.

To view the course map for the 2022 Autumn Cycling Classic, click here.

Please note, due to the event there will be road closures between 7:00am - 2:00pm. This will include the closure of the COVID-19 testing site in Car Park 7 and the Thomas Cherry Building/Science Drive bus stop between these times. More details on the changed traffic conditions at the Bundoora Campus for Saturday 28 May can be found in the table below.

Image Credit: Ray Bowles