Bowral Classic
17 October 2027 · Bowral, Southern Highlands (New South Wales) · Australia
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Gran fondo in the Southern Highlands south-west of Sydney, run since 2016 by Bicycling Australia magazine as part of “The Classics” series. The 150 km Maxi course with around 2,400 m of climbing starts and finishes in Bowral and loops through rolling hill country via Berrima, Moss Vale, Bundanoon, Fitzroy Falls and Robertson; there are also 120 and 85 km options. The event includes timing, KOM/QOM segments (including Mount Gibraltar) and an event village in Loseby Park.
- Participation
- Open to all
- Category
- Gran Fondo
- Distances
- 150 / 120 / 85 km
- Elevation
- 2,393 m (150 km)
- Entry fee
- A$175–325 depending on distance and entry date (2026)
- Country
- Australia
About the event
The Bowral Classic is timed, but according to the organiser it is a ride, not a race; times are for personal reference only. It is held on open roads under New South Wales road rules, police patrol the course and riders who break road rules are disqualified. No more than two riders may ride side by side, aero/time-trial bars are banned and e-bikes meeting the Australian standard are permitted. The minimum age is 12; riders aged 12 to 16 need an AusCycling licence and must be accompanied by an adult. Insurance is compulsory, if necessary as day cover offered by the organiser.
Riders start from Bong Bong Street in Bowral at 75-second intervals in order of arrival, each within the time slot for their chosen course (2026). There are rest stops along the way, some with mechanics and a bag return service. Cut-off times are based on minimum average speeds of 19 km/h (150 km), 17 km/h (120 km) and 15 km/h (85 km).
Participants can raise funds for a charity of their choice; since the first edition in 2016 the Classic events have raised more than A$600,000. In 2026 the finish and event village were in Loseby Park, 1.6 km from the start; parking was in the surrounding streets.
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Sources
- Bowral Classic: Official website (2026-10)
- Bowral Classic: Maxi Classic 150 km (2026-10)
- Bowral Classic: Pricing (2026-10)
- The Classics: Cycling Classics (2026-10)
- Bowral Classic: FAQs (2026-10)
- Bowral Classic: Charity (2026-10)
Checked: Website: „Returning in 2027 – Oct 17“; Anmeldelink der Website zeigt noch auf 2026 (Race Roster), Preise/Strecken 2026, 10/2026 – 23.10.2026 erneut: Website verlinkt weiter Race Roster 2026 (geschlossen), keine 2027-Anmeldung auf Race Roster