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May 16 – 17, 2026
Hotel Canobolas Tour of Orange - NSW/ACT State Road Series - Round 2
Graded Road Racing
- Road
NOW OPEN to U17 Men & Women
Come and join us in the food and wine capital of NSW for two days of fantastic racing supported by Orange City Council.
With four grades each for Masters, Elite, J19 and U17 Men and Women, the tour has something for everyone. A prologue on fully closed roads kicks the tour off, followed by a technical criterium on the newly built Gosling Creek Crit Circuit and finally a road race on a rolling circuit with plenty of opportunities for breakaways to get up the road and an uphill sprint finish to challenge the legs. With entries capped at 175 riders, be sure to get in early.
The course offers fantastic opportunities for spectators to watch the action, as well as all that the Orange region offers riders and non-riders alike – amazing food, world famous wineries and great hospitality.
Speaking of hospitality, event sponsor and long-term supporter of the local Orange Cycle Club, the Hotel Canobolas, is hosting a pre-event social gathering on Friday night and the presentation for the Tour leaders on Saturday evening followed by dinner. With a $25 voucher, discounted accommodation (click here and use code OTE025 for a 10% discount), a fantastic bistro and local wine and beer on at the bar, be sure to support the business that has supported local cyclists for so long.
Nationally and internationally recognised winery, Swinging Bridge Wines, will be hosting wine tastings and a magnificent Mother’s Day Lunch at their cellar door with uninterrupted views of Mt Canobolas. Click here for more information and to make a booking
Winners jerseys supplied by CYCLING BAY will be awarded at the conclusion of the event.
Finally, local bike mechanic Nick Murphy of Mechanick - Bike Repairs will be on hand to assist with any last minute tweaks and a selection of spares and nutrition. Nick will also be on hand with the camera, with all photos available for download after the event.
We look forward to seeing you in Orange for the 2nd Round of the NSW/ACT Road Series!!
Event Information:
Age Categories & Eligibility
U17W, U17M, JW19, JM19, Elite Women, Elite Men, Masters Women & Masters Men
You must hold an AusCycling Race All Discipline license
This event is not open to temporary or recreational memberships
As per the 2026 Series Guide - TT Bikes, clip on bars and disc wheels will not be allowed for the prologue.
Technical Guide
Click here to view the Technical Guide
Course
Parking
Parking is available in the Bargwanna Road Carpark. During Stage 1 when Bloomfield Road will closed, parking will be available at the Western Carpark on Bloomfield Road.
Technical Regulations
The event will be run according to AusCycling Technical Regulations & the AusCycling Extreme Weather Policy.
Race Schedule
Friday 15th May – Hotel Canobolas
- 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Registration and pre-event social gathering
Saturday 16th May
- 8:30am – Sign on opens
- 10:00am to 11:30am – Stage 1 – Prologue – 2 Laps
- 12:00pm to 4:45pm – Stage 2 – Criterium
- 5:30pm for 6:00pm – Presentations at Hotel Canobolas
Stage 2: Criterium
| Category | Duration | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Women's C & D | 25 min + 3 laps (30 mins) | 12:15pm |
| Men's C & D | 25 min + 3 laps (30 mins) | 12:50pm |
| Women's B | 30 min + 3 laps (40 mins) | 1:25pm |
| Men's B | 35 min + 3 laps (40 mins) | 2:10pm |
| Women's A | 45 min + 3 laps (50 mins) | 2:55pm |
| Men's A | 45 min + 3 laps (50 mins) | 3:50pm |
Sunday 17th May
- 6:45am – Sign on opens
- 8:00am – Wave 1 commences (presentations immediately after)
- 11:00am – Wave 2 commences (presentations immediately after)
Stage 3: Road Race
| Category | Duration | Start Times |
|---|---|---|
| Men's A | 113.2 km | 8:00am |
| Men's B | 90.56 km | 8:05am |
| Men's C | 67.92 km | 8:10am |
| Men's D | 67.92 km | 10:45am |
| Women's A | 90.56 km | 11:00am |
| Women's B | 67.92 km | 11:05am |
| Women's C & D | 45.28 km | 11:10am |
Location:
Event Contacts:
Race Director
Mitchell Bland
Ph: 0428 462 987
Email: [email protected]
AusCycling - Entries
Cameron Butcher & Andrew Kidd
Email: [email protected]
Sponsors:
- Level
- Elite, Masters, Junior
- State
- New South Wales
- Event Type
- State Competition, Event Calendar 25-26