2027 AusCycling XCO National Series
Round 1 & 2 entries open November 11
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Push your limits on the national stage. Six rounds. Three weekends. Your next challenge.
This season brings six rounds of national-level cross country racing across three of Australia's most iconic venues – Lysterfield MTB Park in Victoria, Mt Stromlo MTB Park in the ACT and Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Queensland. From the high-intensity action of XCC short track to the tactical, demanding battles of XCO, every weekend gives riders the chance to test themselves against the best in the country.
Every point counts on the road to becoming a Series Champion. The battle for the title will build across all six rounds before the 2027 Series Finale at Hidden Vale Adventure Park. This season will also feature two UCI continental series rounds with riders going head to head to earn UCI points on home soil at Mt Stromlo, Canberra.
2027 AusCycling XCO National Series
Feb 5 – 7, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling XCO National Series – Rounds 1 & 2
Start the XCO National Series season with a double-header at Lysterfield.
vic
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Feb 19 – 21, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling XCO National Series – Rounds 3 & 4
The XCO National Series and UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series – Oceania Series Rounds 1 and 2 head to one of Australia’s most iconic mountain bike venues.
act
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Apr 9 – 11, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling XCO National Series - Rounds 5 & 6
The XCO National Series reaches its deciding rounds at Hidden Vale.
qld
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How the Series Works
The rider with the most points, overall in each category will be crowned the Series Champion and be issued the 2027 Series Champion Jersey, eligible to wear in the following year’s series. The overall 2027 National Series Champion and podium will be awarded and presented at the final rounds of the Series.
Pricing – Round 1 & 2
Entries for Round 1 & 2 open November 11.
Friday XCC all: $33
Round 1 - XCO Adult/U19: $95
Round 1 - XCO U17/15: $85
Round 2 - XCO Adult/U19: $95
Round 2 Sunday - XCO U17/15: $85
All 3 days - Adults/U19: $198
All 3 days - U17/15: $188
Membership
All riders must hold a current AusCycling Race Membership.
Riders must enter their age category based on their age by 31 December 2025.
International riders with a UCI Licence from a National Federation are also eligible.
Riders who do not hold a current, valid membership are able to enter non-series categories provided they hold a valid AusCycling Event Licence.
Categories
The categories below are the official AusCycling National Series categories. Age categories are determined by the riders age as at the 31st of December 2027.
Category | Year of Birth | Category | Year of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
Under 15 | 2014, 2013 | Masters 4 | 1982 - 1978 |
Under 17 | 2012, 2011 | Masters 5 | 1977 - 1973 |
Junior (Under 19) | 2010, 2009 | Masters 6 | 1972 - 1968 |
Elite | 2008 or earlier | Masters 7 | 1967 - 1963 |
Masters 1 | 1997 - 1993 | Masters 8 | 1962 - 1958 |
Masters 2 | 1992 – 1988 | Masters 9 | 1957 - 1953 |
Masters 3 | 1987 - 1983 | Masters 10 | 1952 or earlier |
As per the AusCycling Junior Policy (Section 1.1.1), riding up is not permitted in these series events for any age categories.
Series Points
The series standings will be calculated on a rolling basis after each race weekend. Standings will not be recalculated after each round. The series standings will be published to the National series hub page after each race weekend. Series standings will be determined by tallying the best 5 XCO results for each rider with all XCC points added in addition.
Points Scale
| Position | XCC Points | XCO Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 70 | 200 |
| 2nd | 65 | 186 |
| 3rd | 62 | 176 |
| 4th | 59 | 168 |
| 5th | 56 | 160 |
| 6th | 53 | 152 |
| 7th | 50 | 144 |
| 8th | 48 | 136 |
| 9th | 43 | 124 |
| 10th | 41 | 116 |
| 11th | 39 | 110 |
| 12th | 38 | 108 |
| 13th | 37 | 106 |
| 14th | 36 | 104 |
| 15th | 36 | 102 |
| 16th | 35 | 100 |
| 17th | 34 | 98 |
| 18th | 34 | 96 |
| 19th | 33 | 94 |
| 20th | 32 | 92 |
| 21st | 90 | |
| 22nd | 88 | |
| 23rd | 86 | |
| 24th | 84 | |
| 25th | 82 | |
| 26th | 80 | |
| 27th | 78 | |
| 28th | 76 | |
| 29th | 74 | |
| 30th | 72 | |
| 31st | 70 | |
| 32nd | 68 | |
| 33rd | 66 | |
| 34th | 64 | |
| 35th | 62 | |
| 36th | 60 | |
| 37th | 58 | |
| 38th | 56 | |
| 39th | 54 | |
| 40th | 52 | |
| 41st | 50 | |
| 42nd | 48 | |
| 43rd | 46 | |
| 44th | 44 | |
| 45th | 42 | |
| 46th | 40 | |
| 47th | 38 | |
| 48th | 36 | |
| 49th | 34 | |
| 50th | 32 | |
| 51st~ | 30 | |
| DNF | 20 | |
| DNS | 0 |
2027 XC National Series Guide
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FAQ’s
Do I have to compete in every event to qualify?
Riders do not have to compete in a minimum number of events to qualify to appear in the Series Standings.
What is the eligibility criteria?
All riders must hold a current AusCycling Race Membership.
Riders must enter their age category based on their age by 31 December 2025.
International riders with a UCI Licence from a National Federation are also eligible.
Riders who do not hold a current, valid membership are able to enter non-series categories provided they hold a valid AusCycling Event Licence.
How are series points calculated?
The series standings will be calculated on a rolling basis after each race weekend. Standings will not be recalculated after each round. The series standings will be published to the National series hub page after each race weekend. Series standings will be determined by tallying the best 5 XCO results for each rider with all XCC points added in addition.
What are the rules and regulations?
What is the difference between Cross Country (XC) & Cross Country Short Track (XCC)?
Cross Country (XC)
XC or XCO stands for Cross Country Olympic and is the only mountain biking discipline that is currently in the Olympic games. XC is a combination of climbing and descending. Combining technical climbs with rapid sharp descents and longer flowing sections of trail. XC is raced in a lap format with average race times between 30 minutes and an hour. The course is between 4km and 6km and is often staged around a race village.
Cross Country Short Track (XCC)
Short Track or XCC is a quick, technical and snappy race with a shortened course length and race time. Riders will often take to a shorter course with sharp climbs and quick descents with passing opportunities readily available throughout the course. XCC races take between 15 and 30 minutes and often make use of sections of the XCO course to follow the next day.
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