The NSW regional centre of Mudgee will morph into road and gravel cycling central for the 2023 Mudgee Classic Gran Fondo and debut ‘Dirty Mudgee’ gravel cycling event.
Bicycling Australia’s 16th major Gran Fondo cycling event and the third for Mudgee, riders from Sydney, greater New South Wales, and around Australia will be making their way to the Mid West for the April 29-30 event.
With gravel cycling booming in popularity, and the Mudgee region offering endless kilometres of sensational mixed-surface cycling, the 2023 Mudgee Classic becomes a weekend-long event with the Dirty Mudgee being held on Saturday, April 29.
Why Mudgee and the Mid-West? Other than the 55km gravel fondo plus the 175km Maxi, 125km Challenge, 65km Rouleurs and 35km Social Classic, the region’s wineries, boutique brewers, cafes, restaurants, hotels and tourism hot spots are absolutely world-class.
James Yaffa, Publisher of Bicycling Australia and Founder of The Classics, said organisers and riders were thrilled to be heading back in Mudgee and the NSW Mid-West and particularly excited to be tackling the region’s gravel.
“After the previous popularity and success of the Mudgee Classics, we are thrilled to be expanding the event to include the Dirty Mudgee Gravel Fondo on the Saturday, plus showcase the best of the Mid-West with the Maxi, Challenge, Rouleur & Social Classic courses,” he said.
“Participants from previous Mudgee Classics have reinforced just how special the region is and how it offers some of the State’s best all-round cycling,” he continued. “Not just a road cycling destination, Mudgee offers phenomenal gravel opportunities and we’re sure the debut Dirty Mudgee will be a huge hit for riders wanting more.”
“On behalf of Vanessa Burges and the wider Classics team we are grateful for the ongoing support of funding partner Destination NSW. We thank them for helping open up the Mid-Western area to so many cycling enthusiasts through the Classics.”
James Yaffa, Vanessa Burges and the whole team thank Destination NSW and the Mid Western Regional Council for welcoming us back to the greater Mudgee Region. Along with all volunteers, riders, sponsors, and partners, we are thrilled to be heading to Mudgee.
A special thank you to Destination NSW, the Mid Western Regional Council, Mudgee Tourism, the NSW Department of Transport & Main Roads, and NSW Police for their ongoing support and assistance.
Want to be a part of this year’s Mudgee Classic action? You can register here.
