AusCycling (Queensland)
2026 Balmoral Metropolitan Championships - Criterium & Road Race Entry
- Date
- Sat, 16 May 2026
- Entries open
- Now
- Entries close
- Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59 PM AEST
- Scratch cut-off
- Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59 PM AEST
- Pay online by
- Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59 PM AEST
Event Date: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026
Entry Close Date: 11:59pm Monday 11th May 2026
Balmoral Metropolitan Criterium & Road Race (Round 2 - Queensland Classic Road Series) - Proudly Hosted by Balmoral CC
By entering this event, you agree to the following:
- AusCycling Entry Policy click here
- AusCycling Refund Policy click here
- AusCycling General Technical Regulations click here
- AusCycling Road Regulations click here
- National Integrity Framework click here
- Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport click here
- You must hold an AusCycling Race All Discipline License - to enter this event
Sport Integrity Reminder
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:
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This listing is for entry in for the Criterium & Road Race
To enter Saturday Criterium only click here
To enter Sunday Road Race only click here
About
Criterium
Format: Criterium
Venue: Murarrie
Entries close: 11:59pm Monday 11th May 2026
Grading: As per AusCycling Queensland grading policy.
Start times: From 7am
Road Race
Format: Road Race Rd 2 QCRS
Venue: Kalbar
Entries close: 11:59pm Monday 11th May 2026 NO LATE ENTRIES.
Grading: As per AusCycling Queensland grading policy.
Start times: From 8am
Categories & fees
Elite Men A/B/C.
Masters Men A-D.
Women A-D.
| Category | Crit | RR | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Men | $35 | $100 | $125 |
| Masters Men | $35 | $100 | $125 |
| Women | $35 | $100 | $125 |
| U17 M&F | $35 | $100 | $125 |
| U15 M&F | $15 | ||
| U9/U13 M&F | $10 |
Race Schedule - Criterium
| Category | Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Masters D | 62.4km ( 2 Laps) | 8.00am |
| Women D | 31.2km (1 Lap) | 8.05am |
| Men A | 124.8km(4 Laps) | 8.45am |
| Masters A | 94.5km (3 Laps) | 8.55am |
| Men B | 94.5km(3 Laps) | 8.55am |
| Masters B | 93.6km (3 Laps) | 9.55am |
| Women A | 93.6km (3 Laps) | 9.55am |
| Men C | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.15pm |
| J17 Men | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.15pm |
| Masters C | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.20pm |
| Women B | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.30pm |
| Women C | 62.4km (2 laps) | 12.30pm |
*There will be a separate race for U17M (at the same time as Elite C). U17W will race in their open category as determined by AC with a separate podium if there are more than five (5) U17W in a race, or we will award the 1st unplaced U17W if there are less than five (5) U17W in a race
Race Schedule - Road Race
| Category | Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Masters D | 62.4km ( 2 Laps) | 8.00am |
| Women D | 31.2km (1 Lap) | 8.05am |
| Men A | 124.8km(4 Laps) | 8.45am |
| Masters A | 94.5km (3 Laps) | 8.55am |
| Men B | 94.5km(3 Laps) | 8.55am |
| Masters B | 93.6km (3 Laps) | 9.55am |
| Women A | 93.6km (3 Laps) | 9.55am |
| Men C | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.15pm |
| J17 Men | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.15pm |
| Masters C | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.20pm |
| Women B | 62.4km (2 Laps) | 12.30pm |
| Women C | 62.4km (2 laps) | 12.30pm |
*There will be a separate race for U17M (at the same time as Elite C). U17W will race in their open category as determined by AC with a separate podium if there are more than five (5) U17W in a race, or we will award the 1st unplaced U17W if there are less than five (5) U17W in a race
Road Race course https://www.strava.com/routes/3063722098462571784
Start – Edward Street outside showgrounds
L into Roadvale Rd (3.1km) – KOM/QOM at (approx.) 8km
L into Roadvale Harrisville Rd (9km)
L into Munbilla Rd (18km) – George St
L into Edward Street (30.7km) – Finish (31.2km)
Additional Information
Club Website: http://www.balmoralcyclingclub.com.au
Prize money (subject to number of entries) for podium places in each category in each event. Prizes for juniors. Equal prize money Elite A Men and Women. KOM/QOM awarded for road race. Overall GC awards. U17 women race in appropriate women’s grades.
For more information go to: www.balmoralcyclingclub.com.au or Balmoral Metros Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BalmoralMetros
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Refund Policy
Any rider who wishes to receive a refund more than 7 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 qld.events@auscycling.org.au. Refunds will be processed in line with the AusCycling Refund Policy
Technical Regulations
Events will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations
Contact
Balmoral CC
Brendon Angus
email: brendon.angus@balmoralcyclingclub.com.au
AusCycling
Olivia Forrest - AusCycling
Email: qld.events@auscycling.org.au
Membership inquiries
AusCycling
Ph: 1300 137 397
Email: membership@auscycling.org.au
Online pricing:
- Regular entry
- $125.00