Hundreds of elite, junior and recreational riders will once again descend on La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus for the 2024 Autumn Cycling Classic.
One of the largest cycling events in Australia, the Autumn Cycling Classic is hosted by the Northern Combine (via the Preston Cycling Club) in partnership with La Trobe University.
Now in its sixth year, this year’s Autumn Cycling Classic will take place on Saturday 13 April at La Trobe University’s three-kilometre-long closed circuit Ring Road course.
The Autumn Cycling Classic is a platform event, which includes over 10 competitive graded races ranging from senior to junior categories, along inclusion events in the Para cyclist time trial and the La Trobe Community Social Cycle for recreational riders.
Students, staff and the wider La Trobe community are invited to register for a leisurely ride around the Bundoora Campus with the La Trobe Community Social Cycle. The first 30 riders to register and attend the La Trobe Community Social Cycle will receive a free coffee on the day and will automatically enter the draw to win a Team La Trobe prize pack, featuring two level 2 reserve tickets to a Carlton Football Club home game, drink bottle, and hat.
La Trobe Sport Senior Coordinator for Partnerships and Engagement, Andrew Pettigrove, said hosting events such as the Autumn Cycling Classic reflected La Trobe’s commitment to promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing amongst the university community.
“The Autumn Cycling Classic presents a wonderful chance to not only promote the sport of cycling and its associated health benefits, but also to promote cycling as a valid commuting option to La Trobe University given the scenic pathways that lead into the Bundoora campus,” Pettigrove said.
“We’re encouraging social riders of all ages to join us at the event to take advantage of the opportunity to ride on a closed-circuit cycling course in a safe and enjoyable way.
“In addition to this, you can of course enjoy some high-quality competitive racing right here on our campus, which is set to feature some of Australia’s premier cycling talent.”
To register for the La Trobe Community Social Cycle, click here.
In the lead up to the Autumn Classic, don’t forget to join the next La Trobe University Biker’s Brekkie for free coffee and breakfast, held on Wednesday 10 April 8am–10am at our Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo Campuses. For more information on the Biker’s Breaky events, click here.
To view the course map for the 2024 Autumn Cycling Classic, click here.
To participate and race competitively in the Autumn Cycling Classic, please click here.
Changed Traffic Conditions at La Trobe University (Melbourne Campus) for Saturday 13 April due to ACC
| Road Name | Details | Access Available | Time |
| Ring Road | Between Science Drive & Car Park 6 | La Trobe Private Hospital via North Entry under controlled conditions to Car Park 9 | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Centreway | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Moat Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Science Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Physics Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Biology Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Chemistry | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| College Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Union Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Menzies Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |
| Glenn Drive | Full Road Closure | Restricted Access | 7:00am to 2:00pm |