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The 2020 Goldfields Cyclassic will continue as a two-day, two-stage handicap race across the Goldfields from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Menzies and on to Leonora coinciding with the Leonora Golden Gift Foot Race. Riders will be racing across some of the richest and historic landscapes of the Western Australian Goldfields.

With the mineral wealth of this area being world renowned, it’s appropriate that this race also boasts being “Australia’s Richest Handicap Cycle Race” with a total prize pool of approximately $40,000 up for grabs. Being a handicap race, riders in all grades have an opportunity to win. Held over the WA Day long weekend, the two-stage event will be run as two individual race stages – the Shire of Menzies – Menzies Classic and the Minara Resources Leonora Golden Wheels. Each rider will be assigned a finish time as the time after the lead rider crosses the line and the time the rider crosses the line for each race. Prize money is allocated on merit so the spread of prizes is equal and fair, if you win Line Honours then you are not eligible to win a grade prize.  The amount of money to be won is allocated accordingly so you will always win the highest amount.

The 2019 Goldfields Cyclassic was won by Theo Yates,  in a combined time of 5 hours, 17 minutes. Womens Line Honours was won by Amanda Nabi in a time of 6 hours, 4 minutes.

For the weekend enthusiasts who would like to be included in this exciting and iconic event, the Community Fondo is a great way to explore the riches of the Goldfields and enjoy the achievement of completing the Menzies Classic with like minded colleagues or friends.

Stage 1: Menzies Classic

Stage 2: Leonora Golden Wheels

For 2020 the City of Armadale Grand Fondo returns with its 10^th year and once again the original and first Grand Fondo here in Western Australia. With so many Grand Fondos around – we have decided to give the 2020 version a new name – the City of Armadale Ciclistica.

This event has grown from strength to strength with many cyclists making it one of their ride targets for the year with the 2020 edition being your half year target !

Distances

For 2020 we return to do the FOUR preferred distances now regarded as challenging and iconic:

Piccolo  – 50 km – Our community ride through the plains of Armadale.

Medio  – 70 km – This is a progressive distance taking you from the developmental 50km that has been our staple distance to a new target of 70km.

Medio- Gran  – 95 km – As the name implies our Middle Distance ride which will have undulations and hill challenges.

Gran  – 120 km – Our signature event which made the name Heritage Drive synonymous with Hill Climbing for cyclists.

Registrations

Early Bird Registrations commence 15^th Sept 2019 to 31^st Dec 2019. A no nonsense offer for the rest of 2019.

Normal Registrations commence 1^st Jan 2020 to 15^th May 2020

Late Registrations commence 16^th May 2019 to 30^th May 2020

Register Online HERE

Event Details

Event Date: Sunday 31^st May 2020

Start / Finish Location: Dome Kelmscott – 2810 Albany Highway, Kelmscott

Start Time:

Fees:

Blue Army members / Perth Cycling Group social members are advised to apply during the Early Bird period for our signature event. We have capped the fees to be the same as 2019 as we believe that cycling events such as this can remain below the $100 threshold!

The Bridges Night Ride will take you on a magical night ride around the upper and lower reaches of the Swan River on Friday the 7th August 2020 from 6.30pm and we ride for the benefit of our nominated charity PVNH support and awareness.

In our EIGHTH year and being the original Night Ride – it is sure to charm as we take you through routes that you may not have explored!

Bike lights are a must for this ride, but we want you to go one step further. Dress up in your brightest reflective gear and decorate your bikes with lights, reflective strips and glow sticks. Remember to wear pink and yellow clothing or accessories for PVNH.

The course:

40 km: Takes the developing rider through from Applecross through to the Freeway Bike Pathway towards the Southern river suburbs where, close to the Swan River. Riding through nature reserves and marshland on established pathways you’ll find hidden gems along the river, and view the rivers eco-system in the fading light of day.

65 km: Takes the established cyclist looking for more of a challenge, through the upper reaches of the Swan River down to Fremantle and back to Applecross. The course includes a combination of established routes together with hidden gems, including views of the river seldom seen, and often less appreciated. Rediscover your adventure for riding through the 65 km route.

Cost:

$80 for the 65 km route

$60 for the 40 km route

Part proceeds will be seeded to PVNH for their charitable works assisting people with rare diseases in this country.

More information on our nominated charity PVNH support and awareness is available on their website and participants are encouraged to donate directly to their cause here: http://pvnhsupport.com/donations/ as well.

PVNH Support & Awareness proudly supports with more than 500 families in 33 countries and collaborates with world’s specialists, researchers, rare disease organisations and other groups of interests to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by these disorders.

This event is mostly suited for teens and adults.

Minimum age to ride the 65km event is 18 years on the day of the event.

Minimum age to ride the 40km event is 12 years on the day of the event. Please note, that it a REQUIREMENT for ANY 12-17 year old riders registered for the 40km event, that a registered accompanying adult be riding with them at all times.

How to get there:
Please visit Transperth as your guide to public transport timetables, fares and accessible transport.
Start Location is at 48 Kishorn Road in APPLECROSS at the Perth Integrated Health – Southern Clinic

Start Date: Friday 7th Aug 2020: 18:30 PM
End Date: Friday 7th Aug 2020: 22:00 PM

For further information please email ianwee@perthintegrated.com

Registered participants will receive ongoing information as well as discounts from the Perth Cycling Group (PCG) / Perth Integrated Health Cycling Group (PIHCG) bike related agencies as a lead up to this event which includes special and incentives. Full course details of the event will be sent out within 2 weeks of the event actual.

This event is organised by the Perth Integrated events team – Apart of the Perth Integrated group of companies.

Your Spring Classic Challenge.

In Australia there was a bicycle race that ran from 1897 to 1999. It was hard racing in the days of gravel tracks and thought to be the toughest race in Australia. It started in Beverley. We celebrate that race with a bike weekend. Be Heroic and come ride with us.

Slow down and step back in time. Historical towns, historical bikes and some beautiful countryside. We celebrate the history. We love those old bikes. We look forward to the new heroes making the event another historic ride.

All bikes welcome- e- bikes, bmx, steel, road racer, mountain bike, Cyclocross- something for everyone!

 See where the wheatbelt and great races began. Enjoy quiet roads, riverside riding, checkpoints in historic towns- its beautiful Western Australia.