It is with enormous regret that we announce the 2023 Noosa Classic event will not go ahead. We apologise to our dedicated riders who were looking forward to the event.

This tough decision is due to a number of factors including rising associated local costs and an insufficient level of financial support from Local and State Government stakeholders.

A future event date is yet to be set. Please register your interest to receive future event updates – CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to find out more.

Registration Kits

The option to have your registration kit mailed out will be available until 9 July. If you pay for postage, your registration kit and any merchandise ordered will be mailed to your nominated address in mid-July.

If you opt to collect your kit in the Event Village, or register after 9 July 2023, you can collect your registration kit, and any ordered merchandise, at the Event Village on Saturday 19 August (1:00pm-4:00pm) or Sunday 20 August (5:30am-7:00am).

If there is a problem with your registration kit, or you wish to transfer ride categories, please come to the Event Village on Saturday afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm) or Sunday morning (5:30am-7:00am).

Merchandise Swaps

If you wish to swap your jersey for a different size, please bring your jersey in its original packaging to the Event Village on Saturday (1:00pm-4:00pm). Please note: jersey sizes are limited and we may not be able to accommodate all sizing requests.

The following is included in your registration kit:

• › A seat post sticker, front plate with cable ties and wristband. The seat post sticker includes a silver timing chip. Please remove the backing paper and fold the sticker with your rider number around your seat post, with the number facing the rear of the bike. Note: Do not attach the sticker or front plate 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.
• › Maps of the course, Start and Finish lines and Event Village.
• › Drink token for a free beer or wine at the Event Village.
• › Any merchandise you have ordered (excluding Black Sheep merchandise which will be delivered separately).

Category Transfers / Registration Edits

Cancellation requests must be emailed through to in**@no**********.au.

Riders that purchase the Entry Cancellation Insurance at the time of registration will have their entry fee refunded in full. Insurance is not valid if added retrospectively after registering.

Cancellation requests must be received at least 24 hours prior to the event day. Postage and merchandise will not be refunded if already mailed out. No additional fees or costs associated with participating in the Noosa Classic are covered by the Event Cancellation Insurance, e.g. accommodation or travel costs. If the whole event is cancelled, e.g. due to COVID restrictions or weather, all riders will be covered under the Event Cancellation Policy.

For riders who do not purchase Entry Cancellation Insurance, cancellations that are received by Sunday 9 July will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. No refunds or deferrals will be offered for cancellations received after Sunday 9 July.

We respect and understand that from time to time some riders will be unable to participate due to illness, often at late notice. This is why we introduced entry cancellation insurance which enables riders to cancel up to 24 hours before the event.

Without cancellation insurance, The Classic Events do not offer refunds or credits, but we are sympathetic and understanding in these challenging times. If you are unable to participate due to illness we will offer you a transfer to our next available event, but not future events beyond that.

Your support goes towards the high operating costs of each event where suppliers’ fees & charges are typically paid prior to the event date. As such, we are not able to offer refunds as we want each and every event to be viable and enjoyable now and into the future.

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

Should the Event Organisers cancel the event due to COVID, all riders have the option to defer their registration free of charge or receive a refund on their entry fee minus a $25 admin fee. Any merchandise purchased will not be refunded.

If you have received your registration kit and wish to change course categories, please visit the Registration Tent at Sir Thomas Riley Park, Tewantin on Saturday 19 August from 1:00pm – 4:00pm or Sunday 20 August from 5:30am – 7:00am.

For full terms and conditions regarding event cancellation, please click here.

eBikes will be permitted in all courses. 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 rider’s responsibility to ensure they have sufficient batteries to complete the ride.

Time Trial (TT) bars and Aero bars are not permitted in the Noosa Classic.

If your chosen bike is anything other than an eBike or road bike, please email in**@no**********.au to request approval for its use in the Noosa Classic.

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

CLICK HERE to view the Safety Briefing Video

The Noosa Classic Rider Guide will be available for download 2 weeks prior to the event day.

Plastic Free Event

This year, the Noosa Classic is aimed towards a Plastic Free Event. We will not be supplying single use plastics to our riders or spectators. Riders will be required to bring their own refillable water bottle for their ride, rather than use plastic cups.

Our vendors will also not sell single use plastics as part of our goal of a plastic free event, including cups, drink bottles and plastic bags.

Waste Warriors

Noosa Classic works with Waste Warrior volunteers who assist with the education of patrons and partners with these initiatives. Please contact us if you would like to join our Waste Warrior team.

Trees For Tourism

$1 from every ticket purchased will go to Tourism Noosa’s tree rehabilitation programme “Trees for Tourism” in partnership with Noosa & District Landcare as a voluntary carbon sequestration commitment.

CLICK HERE for more information on our sustanability practices and to download a copy of the Noosa Classic Sustainability Report.

Please refer to the course pages for maps and downloadable GPX files.

160km Maxi Classic

120km Challenge Classic

65km Rouleurs Classic

START LOCATION

The Start Line is located at Sir Thomas Riley Park within Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler St, Tewantin.

START TIMES

160KM MAXI CLASSIC: 6.30am to 6.50am
Riders in the 160KM MAXI CLASSIC will be sent off in groups of 75 riders in approximately three-minute intervals between 6.30 and 6.50am.

65KM ROULEURS CLASSIC: 7.00am-7.20am 
Riders in the 65KM ROULEURS CLASSIC will be sent off in groups of 75 riders in approximately three-minute intervals between 7.00am and 7.20am.

120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC: 7.30am-7.50am
Riders in the 120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC will be sent off in groups of 75 riders in approximately three-minute intervals between 7.30am and 7.50am

A ride briefing will take place before each start wave.

Refer to the Start Line map in the Rider Guide.

Riders are advised to park at suggested parking areas located near the following district associations: Noosa District Netball Association, Noosa District Softball Association, Noosa Cricket Club and the Noosa Touch Association. There is no parking within Noosa District Sports Complex on event day.

The Event Village is located at Sir Thomas Riley Park (within Noosa District Sports Complex), 31 Butler St, Tewantin QLD 4565

Saturday

Open: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

What: Kit collection and event information. Bike mechanics will be available for basic repairs. A limited number of sponsor stalls will be open.

Sunday

EARLY MORNING

When: 5:30am – 7:00am

What: Kit collection and event information. Bike mechanics will be available for basic repairs.

MID MORNING ONWARDS

When: 10:00am to 4:00pm

What: The Event Village will be a lively hub of activity as riders cross the Finish Line throughout the day.

› Live music
› Gourmet food stalls
› Beer, wine, soft drink
› Local produce and wares
› Massage tent
› Children’s activities and entertainment
› Cycling expo
› Chill out zone

A rider sticker sheet, including your rider number, is included in your rider pack.

The rider identification stickers will also include a silver timing chip. Please remove the backing paper and fold the sticker with your rider number around your seat post, with the number facing the rear of the bike.

CLICK HERE to view video.

Note: Do not attach the sticker prior to transporting the bike on a vehicle. High-speed travel is likely to cause the sticker to fray and tear, making it unusable.

The following rest stops and hydration stations will be located on the 160KM MAXI CLASSIC course:

IMBIL
Where: Imbil Showgrounds, 14-16 Edward St, Imbil
Distance from start: 67km
Distance to finish: 95km
What: First aid, toilets, water, fruit, energy foods
When: 160km Maxi Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 8.25am and 10.00am

KIN KIN
Where: Kin Kin Oval off Old Wahpunga Rd, Kin Kin
Distance from start: 117km
Distance to finish: 45km
What: First aid, toilets, water, fruit, energy foods
When: 160km Maxi Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 9.45m and 12.40pm

COOTHARABA
Where: Corner of Cootharaba Rd, Cootharaba
Distance from start: 133km
Distance from finish: 29km
What: Water
When: 160km Maxi Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 10.15am and 1.40pm

EVENT VILLAGE
Where: Sir Thomas Riley Park (within Noosa District Sports Complex), Tewantin
Pre-ride: Bag drop, first aid, toilets.
Post-ride: Entertainment, hot food, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, cycling expo, bike storage, first aid, toilets

The following rest stops and hydration stations will be located on the 120KM CHALLENGE COURSE.

CARTERS RIDGE
Where: Poulsen Rd, Carters Ridge
Distance from start: 43km
Distance to finish: 78km
What: First aid, toilets, water, fruit, energy foods
When: 120km Challenge Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 8.40am – 9.50am

KIN KIN
Where: Kin Kin Oval, Old Wahpunga Rd, Kin Kin.
Distance from start: 76km
Distance to finish: 45km
What: First aid, toilets, water, fruit, energy foods
When: 120km Challenge Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 9.33am and 12.55pm

COOTHARABA
Where: Corner of Cootharaba Rd, Cootharaba
Distance from start: 92km
Distance from finish: 29km
What: Water
When: 120km Challenge Classic riders will pass this rest stop approximately between 10.00am and 1:40pm

EVENT VILLAGE
Where: Sir Thomas Riley Park (within Noosa District Sports Complex), Butler St, Tewantin
Pre-ride: Bag drop, first aid, toilets
Post-ride: Entertainment, hot food, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, cycling expo, bike storage, first aid, toilets

The following rest stop will be located on the 65KM ROULEURS COURSE.

Noosa District High School
Where: 120 Summit Road, Pormona
Distance from start – 39km
Distance from finish – 28km
What will be available: first ad, water, toilet, fruit, energy foods
When: 65km Rouleurs Riders will past this rest stop approximately between 8am and 9:15am

EVENT VILLAGE
Where: Sir Thomas Riley Park (within Noosa District Sports Complex), Butler St, Tewantin
Pre-ride: Bag drop, first aid, toilets.
Post-ride: Entertainment, hot food, beer, wine, soft drinks, water, cycling expo, bike storage, first aid, toilets

The Noosa 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 QLD 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 QLD Police Force or Ride Referee

• At the Ride Referees 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 conversant 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.

Ambulance, Police, Fire:  000

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

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

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

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

Come prepared, check your bike in for a service, 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- there will be mechanics at the Event Village (Sir Thomas Riley Park, Tewantin).

Sunday- there will be mechanics at the Start area within Sir Thomas Riley Park, Tewantin. There will also be a mechanics roaming on course.

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

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

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/thirsty will be too late.

Every rider should carry some nutrition e.g. gels, bananas, muesli bars. Also riders are encouraged to carry 2 x 750 ml water biddons.

Riders on the 160km loop will have access to the Imbil and Kin Kin rest stops plus the Cootharaba hydration station.

Riders on the 120km loop will have access to the Carters Ridge and Kin Kin rest stops plus the Cootharaba hydration station.

Rest stop for the 65km Rouleurs course is Noosa District High School 120 Summit Road, Pormona.

Plan to drink all your fluids by the time you get to the next station.

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

Maxi Classic 160KM

• 39KM – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 8:35am will need to turn right and follow the Challenge course.
• 107KM – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 12:15pm will need to turn right and follow the “Shortcut to Noosa” signs via Louis Bazzo Dr sign.
• 133KM- TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 1:40pm will continue straight on Cootharaba Rd, then right to Louis Bazzo Dr.

Challenge Classic 120KM

• 65KM – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 12:15pm will need to turn right and follow the “Shortcut to Noosa” signs via Louis Bazzo Dr sign.
• 92KM – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 1:40pm will continue straight on Cootharaba Rd, then right to Louis Bazzo Dr following “Shortcut to Noosa” signs.

Rouleurs Classic 65KM

• 32km – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 8:45am will need to push along to rest stop through Cnr Black Mountain Rd/ Old Bruce Highway.
• 39KM – TIME CUT OFF: Riders arriving after 9:15am will have to get into the SAG bus and return to the Event Village.

Noosa during August:

Mean Max 22.2
Mean Min 9.9
Mean Rain 67.5mm
Median Rain Days 5
Source: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_040861.shtml

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/@2155135

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

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

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 Noosa 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 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.

Team rankings will be based in the Top Four times of each team. If only three cross the line, that team will not receive a team result.

All riders must be aged 12 years old or over.

Riders aged 12-16 must hold an AusCycling Race Licence and be accompanied by an adult.

Any rider wishing to protest his/her timing or report an infringement by another rider should visit the Tomato Timing tent at the Event Village or email in**@no**********.au post-event.

Please note- the Noosa Classic is a ride not a race.