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.
Now in its eighth year, this year’s Autumn Cycling Classic will take place on Saturday 18 April at La Trobe University’s three-kilometre-long closed-circuit Ring Road course.
The Autumn Cycling Classic is a platform event, which includes over 10 competitive graded races ranging from senior to junior categories, along inclusion events in the Para cyclist time trial and the La Trobe Community Social Cycle for recreational riders.
Students, staff and the wider La Trobe community are invited to register for a leisurely ride around the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus with the La Trobe Community Social Cycle.
Registrations for the Community Social Cycle are free, providing participants of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a fun and non-competitive ride in a safe and enjoyable environment. The ride will be guided by an experienced ride marshal whilst taking in the sights of the scenic campus and learning the intricacies of the course.
The first 20 riders to register and attend the La Trobe Community Social Cycle will receive a free coffee from House of Cards on the day and will automatically enter the draw to win a Team La Trobe prize pack, featuring two level 2 reserve tickets to a Carlton Football Club home game, drink bottle and hat.
To register for the La Trobe Community Social Cycle, click here.
In the lead up to the Autumn Classic, don’t forget to join the next La Trobe University Biker’s Brekkie for free coffee and breakfast, held on Wednesday 1 April 8:00am – 10:00am at our Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus. For more information on the Biker’s Breaky events, click here.
To view the course map for the 2026 Autumn Cycling Classic, click here.
To participate and race competitively in an Autumn Cycling Classic graded race, please click here. Enter by Friday 3 April to go into the draw to win two AFL Reserve tickets to Carlton vs Collingwood on Thursday 16 April at the MCG.
Changed Traffic Conditions at La Trobe University (Melbourne Campus) for Saturday 18 April due to ACC
Road Name | Details | Access Available | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Ring Road | Between Science Drive & Car Park 6 | La Trobe Private Hospital via North Entry under controlled conditions to Car Park 9 | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Centreway | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Moat Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Science Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Physics Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Biology Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Chemistry Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
College Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Union Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Menzies Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Glenn Drive | Full Road Closure | No- Restricted Access | 7:00am to 3:00pm |
Main Image Credit - Ari Hatzis
