Racing returns to The Bend Motorsport Park for a double-header day, with the SA State Road Championships for the elite grades up for grabs in Round 5.
The morning session is a road race for all open grades on the 7.7km GT Circuit, the longest track at the venue and one of the longest permanent circuits in the world. It’s wide open, fast and exposed, and the kind of racing where the strongest teams can dictate terms.
The afternoon switches to a very different style of racing: a kermesse for the elite, open and junior grades on the 3.3km western circuit. Shorter laps and a tighter circuit mean constant action, with the same riders who raced the road race in the morning needing to back it up on tired legs. The afternoon session may become a race of attrition or will we see some ‘sandbag’ the morning road race to give themselves a better shot at the afternoon.
All on racing, with plenty to watch from the pit lane, fence line or rooftop.
The Super Series Organisers acknowledge that in 2026 we will race on the lands of the Kaurna, Ngarrundjeri, Peramangk and Narrungga nations, lands which have been protected, cared for, and lived off by First Nations people for tens of thousands of years. We respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, nations and language groups.
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 (https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/login/index.php). It is recommended you also download the Sport Integrity app, which can assist you to check medications, supplements and complete your education.
Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Location: Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend, Bend Rd, Tailem Bend SA 5260
Courses: Course Collection
More Details: https://www.cyclingsuperseries.com.au/thebend2026
Entry Categories: Elite Men & Women, Open/Masters Men & Women, Juniors
Sunday - Session 1 - Road Race
| Start time | Category / event | Course details | Sprints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | OPEN MEN 2 | 8 Laps, 61.6km | 1 Sprint, end Lap 2 |
| 9:00am | OPEN MEN 3 | 7 Laps, 53.9km | 1 Sprint, end Lap 2 |
| 9:00am | OPEN WOMEN 1 | 7 Laps, 53.9km | 1 Sprint, end Lap 2 |
| 10:30am | ELITE MEN & OPEN MEN 1 | 11 Laps, 85km | No Sprints |
| 10:30am | ELITE WOMEN | 10 Laps, 77km | No Sprints |
Sunday - Session 2 - Kermesse
| Start time | Category / event | Course details | Sprints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30PM | Junior A | 10 Laps, 33km | |
| 1:31PM | Junior B | 8 Laps, 26.4km | |
| 1:32PM | Junior C | 5 Laps, 16.5km |
Sunday - Session 3 - Kermesse
| Start time | Category / event | Course details | Sprints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30PM | Open Men 2 | 12 Laps, 39.6km | 2 |
| 2:31PM | Open Men 3` | 10 Laps, 33km | 2 |
| 2:32PM | Open Women | 10 Laps, 33km | 2 |
| 3:30PM | Elite Men | 16 Laps, 52.8km | 2 |
| 3:31PM | Open Men 1 | 14 Laps, 46.2km | 2 |
| 3:32PM | Elite Women | 14 Laps, 46.3km | 2 |
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