{"id":2751,"date":"2025-02-26T02:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2025\/02\/26\/why-riders-keep-coming-back-to-the-mudgee-classic\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:27:32","slug":"why-riders-keep-coming-back-to-the-mudgee-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2025\/02\/26\/why-riders-keep-coming-back-to-the-mudgee-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Riders Keep Coming Back to the Mudgee Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"287\">The <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"79\">Mudgee Classic<\/strong> isn\u2019t just about the ride \u2014 it\u2019s an entire experience. From rolling countryside and standout on-course support to PB-chasing thrills and a buzzing Event Village, every moment is crafted to inspire and excite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"364\">But don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2014 here\u2019s what our riders have to say:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s The Best Thing About The Mudgee Classic?<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/9-768x960.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12824\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/10-768x960.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12825\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/13-768x960.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12822\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/2-768x535.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12821\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/11-768x960.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12820\" \/><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: none; height: 10px;\">\n<p>Every rider has their own Mudgee Classic story \u2014 from conquering courses, and celebrating with mates, to exploring the gems of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss your chance to be apart of the action in 2025 &#8211; Register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mudgeeclassic.com.au\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mudgee Classic isn\u2019t just about the ride \u2014 it\u2019s an entire experience. 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