2026 BikeChain U19 National Road Series and the Santini SA Junior Road Series - Round 1 - Tour of the Riverland

NCC is proud to be running the 52nd consecutive Tour of the Riverland. This years edition will feature The Barry Skinner Classic Handicap, the opening round of the 2026 AusCycling BikeChain J19 Road Series, a three stage Junior Tour, and a senior Kermesse.
We are proud to continue the legacy of this race, which is only possible due the generosity of our sponsors including, and in particular the Berri Hotel and Focus bikes Australia - our long term major sponsors of the event. We'd also like to acknowledge our supporting sponsors Kensington Estate Wines, MAAP, Villawood Properties, Associated Roof Tiling and Adelaide Bike Fit.

We would also like to acknowledge the huge amount of effort put in by our volunteers and AusCycling to ensure that races like this continue to happen.

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Volunteers

Like every race, from your local club crit to the Tour de France, we rely on an army of Volunteers to help make things happen on the day.

If you, or a friend or family can help out, we would be appreciative. We know some of these jobs can be thankless but the more hands we have the easier things are.

Volunteer Here

Volunteers who do more than one session will be provided with lunch.

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Regulations

2025 Technical Regulations (for reference - to be updated shortly) 2025 Tech Guide
AusCycling J19 Series Regulations: Series Regulations

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Stage 1 Road Race

Stage 1 will be run on a closed road circuit. U13-U17 will need to stay on the left-hand side of the road. J19 will have full use of the road when SAPOL support is present.

Course: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6441502669/

Age Group	Start Time	Laps	Distance
JM17	08:00	4	53.84
JW17	08:01	4	53.84
JM15	08:03	2	26.92
JW 15	08:04	2	26.92
J13	8:05	1	13.46
J19 Men	9:30	7	94.22
J19 Women	9:31	6	80.76
Barry Skinner Classic (seniors)	12:30	< https://entryboss.cc/races/28045>

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Stage 2 Time Trial

Course U13/15: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6447573520/
Course U17/U19: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6441502669/

Racing will start with U13s at 15:00, followed by U15s, U17s, and U19. Final start times dependent on number of entries.

Presentations for Stage 1 and 2 to be held at the Presentation Dinner -  Sat 3rd May from 6pm at the Berri Hotel.

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Stage 3 Berri Kermesse

Course: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6657912701/

Schedule

Minor Adjustments to schedule likely Sign on: Closes 10min prior to race start.

Age Group	Start Time	Laps	Race Distance
J13	08:00	4	16
JM15	08:00	7	28
JW15	08:00	7	28
JM17	08:00	12	48
JW17	08:00	12	48
J19 Men	09:30	18	72
J19 Women	09:30	15	60
E Grade Open	11:15	9	36
D Grade Open	11:15	11	44
C Grade Open	11:15	12	48
B Grade Open	12:45	13	52
A Women	12:45	13	52
A Men	12:45	16	64

Presentations

Presentations for Stage 1 and 2 will happen at the presentation dinner, Saturday night at the Berri Hotel. Presentation for stage 3 will occur in groups, within an hour of the end of each race.

Presentation Dinner

All riders who have raced in the Tour of the Riverland receive a complementary ticket to the Presentation Dinner thanks to Cervelo Australia and Focus Bikes.

To confirm your ticket please sign up here (Participants): Presentation Dinner RSVP

For friends and family, please purchase your tickets here: Presentation Dinner Tickets

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Contacts

Seniors Berri Race Director -- Wayne McCarney 0417825954
Juniors Race Director - Lachie Ambrose 0488236294/Lachie_ambrose@hotmail.com (note email is better due to shift work)
NCC Messenger - Insta or FB
Email - norwoodcc1883@gmail.com