For the first time since its formation in 2020, AusCycling will host its Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony in person this year.
The 2025 event will be held in Brisbane at Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves on Wednesday, December 3, uniting elite athletes, coaches, administrators, media, and supporters in a celebration of outstanding achievements in Australian cycling.
The evening will feature the presentation of the Oppy Medal - Australian cycling’s most prestigious individual honour - and the induction of 12 new members into the AusCycling Hall of Fame, recognising those who have shaped the sport through performance, leadership, and legacy.
“This is more than an awards ceremony - it’s a celebration of our entire cycling community,” AusCycling CEO Marne Fechner said. “From the track to the trails, world champions and Grand Tour stars, we’re honouring the achievements and stories that make Australian cycling so special.
“It’s going to be a special night - a chance to bring together the past, present, and future of Australian cycling under one roof.”
Finalists for the 2025 AusCycling Awards will be announced the week leading into the ceremony, highlighting exceptional performances and contributions across all disciplines of the sport.
Twelve new inductees will be welcomed into the AusCycling Hall of Fame, acknowledging their impact both on and off the bike:
Athlete inductees
- Margaret McLachlan – A pioneer of women’s cycling in the 1960s, whose record-breaking endurance rides challenged gender barriers and laid the foundation for women’s participation in the sport
- Kenneth Ross – A versatile star of the inter-war era, celebrated for his success on both track and road and his enduring popularity among fans and fellow riders
- Kieran Modra – Vision-impaired Paralympic champion whose courage and skill earned multiple gold medals and inspired countless Australians
- Annette Edmondson – Olympic medallist and three-time world champion whose post-racing advocacy has redefined athlete representation and leadership in cycling
- Kathleen Shannon – Four-time national road race champion and dual Olympian whose success in the 1980s and 1990s helped elevate women’s road racing in Australia
- Catherine Reardon – Commonwealth Games gold medallist and world championship top performer whose achievements inspired a new generation of Australian riders
- Leone Roach – Teenage record-breaker and the first Australian woman to compete at the UCI Track World Championships, paving the way for future champions
- Reginald Arnold – A world-class Six Day track rider of the 1940s–60s, who overcame adversity to achieve international acclaim and set new standards for professionalism
- Sid Taberlay – One of Australia’s most accomplished mountain bikers, known for his national titles, Olympic representation, and coming face to face with a bear
Athlete and administrator/promoter inductees
- Peter Bartels AO – Commonwealth Games gold medallist turned visionary sports administrator, whose leadership transformed the Australian Institute of Sport and cycling’s elite programs
- Phill Bates AM – Race promoter and long-time club leader whose innovative events, including the Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic and Tour de Snowy, helped popularise the sport nationally
- John Trevorrow – Triple national road champion and Sun Tour winner whose enduring impact as a race promoter and reporter continues to shape Australian cycling culture
“Each of our inductees represents a chapter in Australia’s rich cycling story, from breaking down barriers to setting new benchmarks on the world stage,” Fechner said.
“Their achievements inspire future generations to chase their goals both on and off the bike.”