Event Date: Saturday 16th May & Sunday 17th May 2026
Promoter: Orange CC & AusCycling
Venue: Gosling Creek Reserve
Entry Close Date: 11:59pm Monday 11th May 2026
A reminder this is a National/State level AusCycling event. Sport Integrity Australia can conduct anti-doping testing at any event or competition. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of your obligations and have completed clean sport education.
All riders over 13 are strongly encouraged to complete Anti-Doping Fundamentals and the Annual Update online courses through the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning page:
Sport Integrity Australia eLearning: Log in to the site. It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.
Come and join us in the food and wine capital of NSW for two days of fantastic racing supported by Orange City Council. With four grades each for Masters, Elite, J19 and U17 Men and Women, the tour has something for everyone. A prologue on fully closed roads kicks the tour off, followed by a technical criterium on the newly built Gosling Creek Crit Circuit and finally a road race on a rolling circuit with plenty of opportunities for breakaways to get up the road and an uphill sprint finish to challenge the legs. With entries capped at 175 riders, be sure to get in early.
The course offers fantastic opportunities for spectators to watch the action, as well as all that the Orange region offers riders and non-riders alike – amazing food, world famous wineries and great hospitality.
Speaking of hospitality, event sponsor and long-term supporter of the local Orange Cycle Club, the Hotel Canobolas, is hosting a pre-event social gathering on Friday night and the presentation for the Tour leaders on Saturday evening followed by dinner. With a $25 voucher, discounted accommodation click here and use code OCC001 for a 10% discount), a fantastic bistro and local wine and beer on at the bar, be sure to support the business that has supported local cyclists for so long.
Nationally and internationally recognised winery, Swinging Bridge Wines, will be hosting wine tastings at their cellar door with uninterrupted views of Mt Canobolas. Click here for more information and to make a booking
Winners jerseys supplied by CYCLING BAY will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.
Finally, local bike mechanic Nick Murphy of Mechanick - Bike Repairs will be on hand to assist with any last-minute tweaks and a selection of spares and nutrition. Nick will also be on hand with the camera, with all photos available for download after the event. We look forward to seeing you in Orange for the 2nd Round of the NSW/ACT Road Series!
| Category | Duration | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Women's C & D | 25 min + 3 laps | 12:15pm |
| Men's C & D | 25 min + 3 laps | 12:50pm |
| Women's B | 30 min + 3 laps | 1:25pm |
| Men's B | 35 min + 3 laps | 2:10pm |
| Women's A | 45 min + 3 laps | 2:55pm |
| Men's A | 45 min + 3 laps | 3:50pm |
| Category | Duration | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Men's A | 113.2km | 8:00am |
| Men's B | 90.56km | 8:05am |
| Men's C | 67.92km | 8:10am |
| Men's D | 67.92km | 10:45am |
| Women's A | 90.56km | 11:00am |
| Women's B | 67.92km | 11:05am |
| Women's C & D | 45.28km | 11:10am |
For all event updates and further details please click here to view the Event Information Page
Parking is available in the Bargwanna Road Carpark. During Stage 1 when Bloomfield Road will closed, parking will be available at the Western Carpark on Bloomfield Road.
Event will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
Any rider who wishes to receive a refund more than 8 days prior to the event may do so by withdrawing by scratching themselves via their EntryBoss account. Any rider seeking a refund must submit a doctor's certificate to AusCycling. All refund requests should be sent to nsw.info@auscycling.org.au. Refunds will be processed in line with the AusCycling Refund Policy
Event Director
Mitchell Bland
Ph: 0428 462 987
Email: mitchell.bland@gmail.com
Entries
Cameron Butcher & Andrew Kidd - AusCycling
Email: nsw.info@auscycling.org.au
Membership inquiries
AusCycling
Ph: 1300 137 397
Email: membership@auscycling.org.au
Online pricing:
A payment card fee of $1.76 will be applied.