Event Date: Saturday 5th September & Sunday 6th September 2026
Promoter: Illawarra Cycle Club & AusCycling
Location: Unanderra, Mount Keira & West Dapto - Wollongong
Entry Close Date: 11:59pm Monday 31st August 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.
With four grades each for Men and Women, the tour has something for everyone! A Criterium on the circuit used for the 2022 National Masters and Junior Championships kicks the tour off, followed by a short Road Race at the top of Mt Keira. Finally a long Road Race at West Dapto on a rolling circuit with plenty of opportunities for breakaways to get up the road and an uphill sprint finish to challenge the legs.
The morning Criterium consists of 10 to 30 mins + 3 laps, depending on your grade, of racing around the 1 km circuit on the Illawarra Criterium Circuit. The circuit consists of tight and sweeping turns, all left-handed, with a long sweeping corner opening up to the finishing line with around 100M to go.
The Sunday Road race consists of 2 to 8 laps around a 8KM circuit. The course provides approx. 120M of elevation gain per lap.
The Sunday Road race consists of 1 to 4 laps around a 20.4KM circuit. The course provides approx. 235M of elevation gain per lap.
| Category | Duration | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| U13 Boys & Girls Combined | 5mins + 2 Laps | 8:00am |
| U15 Women | 10mins + 2 Laps | 8:15am |
| U15 Men | 10mins + 2 Laps | 8:35am |
| Women's C Grade | 15mins + 3 laps | 8:55am |
| Women's D Grade | 10mins + 3 Laps | 8:56am |
| Women's A Grade | 25mins + 3 Laps | 9:25am |
| Women's B Grade | 20mins + 3 Laps | 9:26am |
| Men's D Grade | 15mins + 3 Laps | 10:00am |
| Men's C Grade | 15mins + 3 Laps | 10:25am |
| Men's B Grade | 20mins + 3 Laps | 10:55am |
| Men's A Grade | 25mins + 3 Laps | 11:25am |
| Category | Distance | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Men's C Grade | 6 Laps - 48km | 1:00pm |
| Men's D Grade | 5 Laps - 40km | 1:01pm |
| Women's C Grade | 5 Laps - 40km | 1:02pm |
| Women's D Grade | 4 Laps - 32km | 1:03pm |
| U15 Men | 4 Laps - 32km | 1:05pm |
| U15 Women | 3 Laps - 24km | 1:06pm |
| U13 Boys & Girls Combined | 2 Laps - 16km | 1:08pm |
| Men's A Grade | 8 Laps - 64km | 2:30pm |
| Men's B Grade | 7 Laps - 56km | 2:32pm |
| Women's A Grade | 7 Laps - 56km | 2:35pm |
| Women's B Grade | 6 Laps - 48km | 2:36pm |
| Category | Distance | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Men's C Grade | 2 Laps - 40.8km | 8:00am |
| Men's D Grade | 2 Laps - 40.8km | 8:02am |
| U15 Men | 1.5 Laps - 30km | 8:04am |
| U15 Women | 1.5 Laps - 30km | 8:06am |
| U13 Boys & Girls Combined | 1 Short Lap - 17km | 8:08am |
| Men's A Grade | 4 Laps - 81.6km | 9:30am |
| Men's B Grade | 3 Laps - 61.2km | 9:32am |
| Women's A Grade | 3 Laps - 61.2km | 9:34am |
| Women's B Grade | 2 Laps - 40.8km | 9:36am |
| Women's C Grade | 2 Laps - 40.8km | 9:38am |
| Women's D Grade | 2 Laps - 40.8km | 9:40am |
For all event updates and further details please click here to view the Event Information Page
Riders should be aware that roads on the race route are country roads, and the condition may vary.
Stage 2 – The section of road used for the race will be closed between the hours of 12:00PM and 4:30PM. There will be no vehicle access to the start/finish between these times. Parking will be along the closed section of Mt Keira Rd between Clive Bissell Drive and Harry Graham Drive.
Stage 3 – The section of road used for the race will be closed between the hours of 7:00AM and 12:00PM. There will be no vehicle access to the racecourse between these times. Parking will be along Penrose Drive, accessed from Avondale 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
Simon Kersten
Email: simon@illawarracycleclub.org.au
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.