The melbourne to warrnambool, one of the worlds oldest cycling races, will receive a significant boost in 2020, warrnambools local newspaper the standard reports. Melbourne to warrnambool road race cycling committee chairman shane wilson sees a bright future for australias oldest oneday cycling classic. We provide leading expertise in the field, whether youre after knowledge and advice, repairs or upgrades, or looking for a new bike. Enjoy all country racing has to offer at one of victorias premier race tracks located in the heartland of victorias thoroughbred country in an intimate setting, with sweeping views of the course. This book details many facts and stories regarding the melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic. Item mm 51484 negative by laurie richards studio, warrnambool, victoria, oct 1954 description of content two contestants at the finish of the melbourne to warrnambool bike race, wearing sashes and garlands and holding cocacola bottles, standing with a woman.
Founded in 1895 the melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic is an australian sports institution. What they probably wont mention is the name of australias oldest oneday bike race, the melbournewarrnambool. Royal bikes is passionate about cycling and bringing together a community of riders in the the south west. It is written by john craven who has been associated with this cycle race for many years as.
The historic melbourne to warrnambool classic is a cycling race that traverses the southwest region of victoria, through picturesque landscapes and difficult terrain. Warrnambools premier bike shop and experts in bike servicing, repairs and custom builds. That is why books like ben schofields recent wheel life. Id always make sure my bike was race ready on the friday night so i didnt have to stress about in the morning, all i had to do was pump the tyres. Des lane wins first port campbell to warrnambool handicap the.
Melbournewarrnambool cycling classic two perspectives. The 98th edition of the famous melbourne to warrnambool oneday classic will be held this saturday, october 12. Testing amateur riders to the limit letape australia. Colour commentary by lady judith from our front patio. Find out the latest news, stage reports, race scores and expert analysis from the 2017 melbourne to warrnambool.
The race, which over the years has faced many challenges and has been conducted over various routes to meet ever evolving safety requirements, continues to. One of the wonderful things about melbourne is that there are plenty of great options for riding within the city. The 2020 powercor melbourne to warrnambool begins at 7. Cervelo focus specialized chapter2 royal bikes offers premium bicycle servicing and repairs. Keep the fading summer memories going as drew downing and his band recreate the sound of beach parties and summer romance. This year will be the 100th time the race has been held, with a bumper field of 300 riders, including a record 26 women, accepting the challenge. Melb to wbool bike race no longer the worlds longest. Melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic cycling forums. It has traditionally been run in spring and featured many great amateur and professional. It becomes a race again when you get to warrnambool, with about 510km to go, until then, work with your fellow cyclists to finish.
Melbourne to warrnambool bike race warrnambool, victoria. Although i did stay the weekend of the melbourne warrnambool bicycle race but with a park half full of semipro nrs cyclists they werent an issue. The canberra cyclist claimed the biggest race of his career in victoria last weekend. The inaugural race of the nrs 2020 series and the 104th edition of the powercor melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic was won today by brendan johnson team ccs canberra after 6h16m in the. Historically until 1938 the race started in warrnambool and finished 165 miles 266 km later in melbourne. The melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic was first held in 1895. A proposal to move the melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic from its traditional october timeslot without consultation has angered custodians of. The long history of the melbourne to warrnambool classic. Visit the friendly team at bicycle centre warrnambool for all your cycling needs. Melbourne to warrnambool 2019 race report van dam racing.
Book the warrnambool bike race victorian collections. This goes to show the value and attachment that locals have to the annual event. The port campbell to warrnambool handicap has its first winner. The place to visit for all the news on the melbourne to warrnambool bike race and associated. The team ccs canberra rider was the first to complete the 267kilometre race. How to win the melbourne to warrnambool cyclingnews. A day of mixed emotions melbourne to warrnambool dave. After a brief hiatus this years edition featured a new route that prompted much excitement, especially for the last 60kms that took the riders along the. Canberras brendan johnston claims melbourne to warrnambool. The powercor melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic will reap the rewards of its calendar move to bookend the australian summer of cycling in 2020. The melbourne to warrnambool classic was founded in 1895 and is australias oldest race. Des and his sons sam and matt have all raced in the melbourne to warrnambool, the former. Thats a shame, because the other warny has a number of features that make it the equal of just about any of europes greatest oneday classics. The gruelling 273 kilometre one day classic serves as a round of the australian national road series nrs and is the longest uci race in the southern hemisphere.
The race, originally held in october, moved to the february date in 2019 and will this year see riders from the worldtour stay down under in order to race the classic. Melbourne to warrnambool road race cycling committee are. But despite tough conditions and the distance, the. Life on the bike does not get any better than this. The race started in 1895 and is australias oldest one day race and the. While the feature race will be held on saturday february 15, a 1. Tuesday racing at warrnambool warrnambool racing club. Full race memberships only one week or 2month trial memberships will not be accepted as they are for club events only. Melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic entryboss. Cycling victoria has the right to withdraw an entry based on the information received on the ability of each rider entered to race in any category. We stock a fantastic range of international leading bike brands such as merida, norco, and dk bmx. The melbourne to warrnambool classic is regarded by many as the toughest oneday race in australia, and amongst the hardest classics anywhere. I wanted something basic, no frills and above all else.
Sam horgan budget forklifts has done it again in the 20 melbourne to warnambool horgan led teammate jack anderson to the line for the win. Melbourne to warrnambool to get a course shakeup in 2019. Celebrate national ride2work day on wednesday 21 october 2020. Friday racing at warrnambool warrnambool racing club. Warrnambool is home to the grand annual sprintcar classic, a race which attracts australian and international drivers on the australia day long weekend, especially because of its position in the motorsport calendar the city is also the finishing point of the melbourne to warrnambool classic cycle race. Super pleased to be working with cycling victoria to take the first west australian women to the iconic australian melbourne to warrnambool classic 2016, a 278km epic race on 15 october. The warrny was first run in 1895 and is the second oldest oneday cycling race in the world. The iconic melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic will expand in 2020, with two new races added to the program. Strong field set for second edition of womens melbourne to warrnambool.
Past melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic winners coming soon. The inaugural royal bikes port campbell to warrnambool handicap was raced in windy. Experience the country races at the warrnambool racing club and gear up for a big friday at the races. Yarra blvd is a favourite amongst local riders looking to fit in a quick ride before or after work. The iconic melbourne to warrnambool classic is locked in for the next three years thanks to the victorian governments significant sporting events program. Find the right bike route for you through warrnambool, where weve got 33 cycle routes to explore. How to follow the 2020 powercor melbourne to warrnambool. Lets not kid ourselves, it certainly is not a professional bike. The melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic has lost its prestige as the longest oneday road race in the world, as part of another major revamp of the timehonoured event. Erin kinnealy will be back from europe and leading the wa contingent.
The melbourne to warrnambool road race committee home. Two new races to join melbourne to warrnambool in 2020. And the heritage races of australian cycling continue, with monuments. International pros ready to race powercor melbourne to. Graeme gilmore contested 127 sixday races, with 68 different partners. The melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic is set to roll into town on saturday october 17. Test ride a wide variety of ebikes and talks to the experts at our expos in launceston and hobart in 2019. Brendan johnston wins 2020 melbourne to warrnambool in bunch.
The 2020 series consists of 15 elite mens and womens races separated. Canberra cyclist brendan johnston has put his name in a centuryold history book, securing the biggest win of his career at the melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic on saturday. Strong butterfields appselec team ready for the warny after a one year hiatus, australias most prestigious oneday race is back on the calendar. The melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic will get a facelift in 2019 when the race returns after a oneyear absence. Whether you want a full service, wheel build or just solid advice, we know bikes. Nathan elliott isowhey sports swiss wellness made history as the first man to win backtoback melbourne to warrnambools sponsored by anchor point with one of the bravest and most daring rides. The melbourne to warrnambool classic cycling race is a oneday road bicycle race. With multiple roads and bike paths to choose from, one can enjoy kilometres of uninterrupted riding close to home. Cycling in melbourne top melbourne cycling routes strava. Bicycle networks ride2school program supports thousands of schools across australia to promote and develop physical activity. It is written by john craven who has been associated with this cycle race for many years as a promoter, journalist and organizer of the event.
The race started in 1895 and is australias oldest one day race and the worlds second oldest one day race, after the liegebastogneliege classic. How to ride the melbourne to warrnambool road race aboc. The powercor melbourne to warrnambool kicks off the 2019 national road series and butterfieldsappselec are looking to get it off to a flying start. The famous race was won by australian olympic track sprinter scott sunderland, with another australian olympic track cyclist alex edmondson, finishing second for the second year in a row and last years winner oliver kentspark rounding out the podium. We kicked off the 2019 national road series with the big one, melbourne to warrnambool, or more commonly known in australian folk as the warnie. It is australias oldest road race still in existence, and the second oldest in. Brendan johnston wins the 2020 melbourne to warrnambool. With a new course which will take the riders from avalon airport through colac and then. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of february and march. Actually forced me to relax and unwind from busy corporate life. The warrny returns for 2019 summer of cycling sport and. The melbourne to warrnambool cycling classic is an iconic victorian sporting event which is the second oldest one day cycling event in the world and the. Experience the country races the warrnambool racing club and gear up for a big day at the country races. Come and see all of the wheel to wheel, bumper to bumper action of the wingless sprints, with a.
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