FAQs - Bowral Classic

RIDER INFORMATION / FAQs

We answer some commonly asked questions below. For further enquiries, please email [email protected].

Event Date

The next edition of the Bowral Classic will be held on Sunday, 19 October 2025.

Start Line & Start Times

The Start Line is located on Bong Bong St, Bowral. Riders will depart between 6:30am and 8:30am in 75 second intervals based on a first come, first depart basis.
You must depart within your nominated course time slot, e.g. 120km riders cannot depart with 150km riders.

ARRIVAL TIMES:

6.15am: Highlanders
6:30am departure
6.15am: 150KM Maxi Classic riders
6:35am departure
7:00am: 120KM Challenge Classic riders
7:15am departure
7.45am: 85KM Rouleurs Classic riders
8:00am departure

Start Line Cafes

CAFES OPEN ON THE START LINE:

Janeks Cafe
Corbett plaza, Shop 4/14 Wingecarribee St, Bowral
Open from 6am
Primary Espresso
23 Boolwey St, Bowral
Open from 6am
Nick’s
343 Bong Bong St, Bowral
Open from 6am

Event Village & Finish Line

Location:
Loseby Park, Bowral
Park Rd, Bowral 2576
View on Google Maps

Dates:
Saturday, 18 October 2025 | 11:00am–4:00pm
Sunday, 19 October 2025 | 10am–4pm

The Event Village will offer:

Registration collection for riders who did not receive their kits in the mail or those wanting to sign up on the weekend. (Saturday 11am – 4pm and Sunday 5:30am – 7:30am)
Merchandise for sale
Mechanics (Saturday only)
Cycling exhibitor stalls
Multiple beer, wine and spirit bars
Gourmet food trucks
Live Music
Children’s activities
First Aid (Sunday only)
Cheer on the riders as they cross through the finish line (Sunday only)

Parking

Street parking is available around the surrounding streets of Loseby Park.
Loseby Park is a 1.6km cycle to the Start Line on Bong Bong St and the location of the Finish Line.

Please note, Park Road will be Local Access Only on Sunday 19 October from 8:45am – 4:30pm.

Registration Kit Collection

Registration Kits

If you registered on or before 22 June 2025 and paid for postage, your rider kit and event jersey (if ordered) will be mailed to your nominated address in mid-September.

If you opted to collect your registration kit, or registered after 22 June 2025, you can collect your registration kit and event jersey (if ordered) on Saturday 18 October 11:00am– 4:00pm or Sunday 19 October 5:30am – 7:30am from the Event Village (Loseby Park, Bowral).

If there is a problem with your registration kit, or you wish to transfer ride categories, please visit the Registration Tent at the Event Village.

Inside Your Registration Kit

The following will be included in your registration kit:

Seat Post Sticker with rider identification number and timing chip. Note: Do not attach prior to transporting the bike on the exterior of a vehicle. High-speed travel is likely to cause the sticker to fray and tear, which may make it unusable.
Rider Front Plate, including your seat post number and timing chip. Please attach this to your bike’s front plate with the cable ties included in your registration kit. It is forbidden to alter, cut or fold your stickers.
Wristband for rider identification – must be worn on the event day
Rider Information Booklet including event maps.
Drink token for a free beer, wine or cider for redemption in the Event Village.
Event Jersey (if ordered)- Excluding Black Sheep x The Classics jerseys which will be delivered separately.

Missing/Damaged Registration Assets

If you are missing or have a damaged Seat Post Sticker, Rider Wristband, or Front Plate & cable ties, please visit the Registration Tent on the event weekend and we will issue you a replacement.

Location:
Event Village (Loseby Park, Bowral)
Opening hours:
Saturday, 18 October 11:00am– 4:00pm
Sunday, 19 October 5:30am – 7:30am

Merchandise Swaps

If you wish to swap your jersey for a different size, please bring your jersey in its original packaging and unworn to the Event Village on Saturday (11:00am–4:00pm). Please note: jersey sizes are limited and we may not be able to accommodate all sizing requests.

Refunds, Deferrals & Transfers

Refunds & Deferrals

Riders that purchase Enhanced Refund Protection at the time of registration will be eligible for a refund. Enhanced Refund Protection is offered through a third-party, PROTECHT. All refund requests must be submitted via the PROTECHT portal. For more information, click here.

For riders who do not purchase Enhanced Refund Protection, cancellations that are received by 31 August 2025 will be offered a deferral to Bowral Classic 2026. No refunds or deferrals will be offered for cancellations received after 31 August 2025 without Enhanced Refund Protection. Deferral requests can be sent to [email protected].

Entry Transfers

You can transfer your registration to another person if the request is submitted at least 7 days before event day. It is the rider’s responsibility to transfer the Rider Identification Assets if the registration kit has already been mailed out.

Course Transfers

If you wish to transfer to a different ride category, please email [email protected]. No refunds are made when transferring from a category of a higher value to a category of a lesser value.

Event Cancellation Policy

Should the Event Organisers cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions or a pandemic, all riders will be given a 50% refund.

The event could be modified or cancelled if the Bureau of Meteorology predicts;

Continuous rain in excess of 20mm/h that could possibly lead to flash flooding.
Winds greater than 45km/hr.
Temperatures above 35 Degrees Celsius.
Lighting on course at any stage of the event.

If any of the above conditions are experienced in the lead up or during the event, a decision will be made by Event officials in conjunction with key stakeholders. All participants will be notified by email and text message.

Any merchandise purchased will not be refunded. Credit card fees and any associated travel costs are not refundable by the Event Organisers.

Updating Your Registration

To update your registration (e.g. update your contact details, change courses or transfer your entry to another rider) please log in to Race Roster and access your Bowral Classic registration.

Teams Discount

Save an extra 10% off each entry if you are a team of 4 or more riders! Simply have the first team member registering set up the team and the discount will be automatically applied for all members (they too will receive the discount). Please note teams are for 4 or more riders only and are open to Clubs, Social and Corporate Teams.

If you prefer to pay via invoice, please get in touch via [email protected].

Event Timing

The Bowral Classic is a timed event, however it is a ride not a race. Timing is provided for personal reference.

Your results will be available online post-event.

If you believe your timing may be incorrect, please contact [email protected].

Rider Guide

All the information you need for the event weekend will be compiled into the Rider Guide that will be released 2 weeks prior to the event day.

Safety Briefing Video

The Safety Briefing Video contains important event information relevant to your course. Please ensure you view your course briefing before the event day.

CLICK HERE to watch The Classics Safety Briefing Video.

Rest Stops

Subject to change.

Oxley Hill Lookout – LITE REST STOP (150km & 120km riders ~36km mark)
First riders: 7:25am
Last riders: 9:35am
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes & chips
› Services available: Toilets & mechanics

Bundanoon Oval – FULL REST STOP (150km riders ~71km mark)
Erith St, Bundanoon
First riders: 8:15am
Last riders: 11:00am
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes, chips & vegemite/jam sandiwches
› Services available: Toilets, mechanics & bag drop

Fitzroy Falls Reservoir Activity Area – FULL REST STOP (Highlanders, 150km riders ~101km, 120km riders ~72km, 85km riders ~40km)
Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls
First riders: 9:00am
Last riders: 1:00pm
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes, chips & vegemite/jam sandiwches
› Services available: Toilets, mechanics & bag drop

Glenquarry Peace Memorial Hall – FULL REST STOP (150km riders ~133km, 120km riders ~104km, 85km riders ~72km)
Tourist Rd, Glenquarry
First riders: 9:50am
Last riders: 3:00pm
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes, chips & Coca-Cola
› Services available: Toilets

If you are driving on any of the roads which are being used for the event, please ensure that you take care and be watchful for cyclists.

Police will be patrolling the course throughout the day to ensure cyclists and motorists observe all road rules

Cut-Off Times

150km Maxi Classic Cut-Off Times:
Note: Maxi Cut-Off Times are based on a 19km average speed with an allowance to stop for no longer than 30min across all rest stops.

36KM / 09:05AM @Lite Rest Stop/Oxley Hill Lookout- Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
52KM / 9:55AM @Cnr Yarrawa St & Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale (Hard Enforcement) – Continue straight ahead on the Challenge course via left turn at Railway St and follow the BLUE/GREEN arrows to Mt Broughton/Yarrawa Rd.
71KM / 10:50AM @Rest Stop 2/Bundanoon Oval –Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
101KM / 1:00PM @Rest Stop 3/Fitzroy Falls (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
133KM / 2:30PM @Rest Stop 4/Glenquarry- Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
141KM / 3:00PM @Cnr Range Rd & Old South Rd (roundabout), Mittagong (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to return to the Event Village. Turn left and follow the Rouleurs course via Old South Rd and right turn at Merrigang St, then left at Holly St to the Finish Line and Event Village.

120km Challenge Classic Cut-Off Times:
Note: Challenge Cut-Off Times are based on a 17km average speed with an allowance to stop for no longer than 45min across all rest stops.

36KM / 09:05AM @Lite Rest Stop/Oxley Hill Lookout – Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
52KM / 10:45AM @Cnr Yarrawa St & Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale (Hard Enforcement) –Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
72KM / 12:35PM @Rest Stop 2/Fitzroy Falls (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
104KM / 2:30PM @Rest Stop 3/Glenquarry- Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
113KM / 3:00PM @Cnr Range Rd & Old South Rd (roundabout), Mittagong (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to return to the Event Village. Turn left and follow the Rouleurs course via Old South Rd and right turn at Merrigang St, then left at Holly St to the Finish Line and Event Village.

85km Rouleurs Classic Cut-Off Times:
Note: Rouleurs riders need to maintain above a 15km/hr average speed.

20KM / 10:45AM @Cnr Yarrawa St & Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale (Hard Enforcement) –Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
40KM / 1:00PM @Rest Stop 1/Fitzroy Falls- Rest Stop closes 1:00pm. After this time riders will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.

Bag Drop Options

Start Line – Packed too many clothes or too warm? Use the Bag Drop to place any extra/unwanted clothes. They will be transported to the Event Village at Loseby Park, Bowral where you can pick up from the Bag Collection Tent post-event. NOTE: Your bag will not be taken to the rest stops on course.

Bundanoon Rest Stop – (150km riders ~71km mark)
One-way service to the Event Village at Loseby Park.

Fitzory Falls Rest Stop – (Highlanders, 150km riders ~101km, 120km riders ~72km, 85km riders ~40km)
One-way service to the Event Village at Loseby Park.

NOTE: Bags MUST be labelled with Full Name and Rider Number. There will be A3 sized satchels to place your items in if a bag is not supplied.

First Aid & Mechanics

Saturday, 18 October

There will be mechanics available at the Loseby Park Event Village from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Sunday, 19 October

Mechanic Locations

› Start Line: Bong Bong St, Bowral
› Bundanoon Rest Stop (150 & 120km riders)
› Fitzroy Falls Rest Stop (All riders)
› Additional mechanics roaming on course

First Aid Locations

› Start Line: Bong Bong St, Bowral
› 4 Medics roaming on course
› Event Village: Loseby Park, Bowral

Emergency & Event Contacts

Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000

Emergency Hotline: 0447 182 425
Event Hotline: 0447 463 614

Please note the Emergency and Event hotlines will not be turned on until the weekend of the Bowral Classic. These numbers are also listed on your rider identification front plate.

There will be an ambulance on course along with a designated first aid response team with four vehicles on course.

Emergency medical staff will be clearly identified with high-vis vests and name tags.

Rules & Rider Behaviour

The Bowral Classic is held on open roads. All road rules apply.
If a cyclist is found to be in breach of road rules organisers will disqualify and remove cyclist from event.

• No more than two riders side-by-side unless overtaking.

• Please ensure you have reviewed the following NSW Road Rules.

• Obey all road rules and directions from Police and Traffic Controllers.

• On narrow country roads bicycle riders must avoid being a hazard to traffic.

• Ride on the left-hand side of the road.

• Respect signs which have been put in place by the event organiser.

• Wear an Australian approved helmet at all times: no helmet = no ride.

• Any person participating in the event, must obey directions given by a member of the NSW Police Force or Event Team

• At the Event Organiser’s discretion, riders may be withdrawn from the event if they are outside the designated cut-off times and their safety cannot be reasonably ensured.

• While every effort has been made to mark out and officiate the course route, it remains the riders responsibility to be familiar with the ride route. Cyclists are reminded that road cycling can be considered a dangerous sport and whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers and officials when organising an event, all participants have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care by adhering to the road rules and other conditions imposed by ride officials, ensuring a safe ride environment for all concerned.

eBikes, TT Bars & Other Bike Restrictions

eBikes will be permitted in all courses at the Bowral Classic, excluding the Highlanders group. The eBike option must be selected when registering for the event.

All eBikes must adhere to Australian eBike Standards. No modified eBikes will be allowed to participate on course. It is the riders responsibility to ensure their battery is charged and can last their chosen distance.

Aero/Time Trial Bars are not permitted.

Baby seats and child trailers/carts are not permitted.

If your chosen bike is anything other than a road bike, please email [email protected] to request approval for its use in the Mudgee Classic.

Bike Preparation

Come prepared, get your bike serviced before the event, put on new tires, check your brakes, cables, chain, lube etc. Please do not arrive to the start with a bike that needs a full service.

Saturday, 18 Oct – There will be mechanics in the event village at Loseby Park from 11:00am – 4:00pm.

Sunday, 19 Oct – There will be mechanics at the Start line area at Bong Bong St, Bowral from 6:00am – 8:00am. There will also be mechanics stationed at the Bundoon and Fitzory Falls Rest Stops, along with additional roaming mechanics on course throughout event day.

What Else To Carry

Riders are to be self-reliant. Riders should carry:

• 2x water biddons
• Some nutrition, e.g. banana, muesli bar
• 2 x tubes
• C02 head unit and canisters
• Puncture kit
• Front and rear lights
• Mobile phone
• Glasses
• Appropriate cycle related clothing
• Some money for sausage sizzle at Fitzory Falls Rest Stop

Wear an Australian approved helmet at all times: no helmet = no ride.

Nutrition and hydration

This is a Sunday ride but not like your usual hit out. Two factors cannot be underestimated:
• Even at 30km/h riders will be out for 5-plus hours on the bike.
• Riders should consume one gram of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per hour.

Eating and drinking by the time you feel hungry or thirsty will be too late.

Please note that local cafes will be open from 6am but there will be other cyclists with the same idea and you do not want to miss your start time.

GU electrolyte tabs and gels will be supplied at rest stops.

Every rider should carry some nutrition e.g. gels, bananas, muesli bars. Also riders are encouraged to carry two 750 ml water biddons.

Plan to drink all your fluids by the time you get to the next station. Do not wait to feel thirsty before you drink, by then it will be too late.

Remember to slip,slop, slap!
At the Rest Stops there will be a water station, food and First Aid kits.

Weather

BOWRAL DURING OCTOBER:

Mean maximum temperature: 19.6°C
Mean minumum temperature: 8.8°C
Mean rainfall: 69mm

Sunrise: 6:17am
Sunset: 7:12pm

Please be prepared! It is your responsibility to carry what you may need during the ride.

Security

The Event Management takes no responsibility for any valuables lost before / during or after the event.

Cyclists and insurance

Insurance is compulsory. During the registration process, you will be asked to note your current insurance cover and insurance number. Your current insurance will need to cover you for the Bowral Classic day event. This is a timed event, refer to your insurer’s conditions if you are unsure if you are covered. If you do not have the appropriate insurance, you will be asked to take out day insurance, Personal Accident Cover.

The cost of this cover is $10 per rider. Please click here for the Insurance FAQs.

Age restrictions

The minimum age for all courses is 12 years old. Riders aged 12-16 must hold an AusCycling Race Licence and be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the ride.