{"id":545505,"date":"2026-03-17T05:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/545505\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T05:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:10:14","slug":"bowral-classic-2026-returns-10-years-of-australias-iconic-gran-fondo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/545505\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowral Classic 2026 returns: 10 years of Australia’s iconic Gran Fondo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bowral Classic is set to return on Sunday, 18 October 2026, marking a decade of The Classics series and a celebration of Australian-owned, proudly run Gran Fondo cycling. <\/p>\n

Early Bird registrations are now open<\/a>, inviting riders of all levels to join this milestone edition.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Bowral Classic offers three challenging and scenic courses ranging from 85km to 150km. <\/p>\n

Starting on Bong Bong Street in the heart of Bowral, riders will experience the breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque towns that have made this event a proper highlight on the national cycling calendar.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image: Bowral Classic<\/p>\n

\"\"Image: Bowral Classic<\/p>\n

Seasoned cyclists and newcomers alike can enjoy fully resourced rest stops, on-course support, and a lively finish-line experience. The Event Village at Loseby Park will feature live music, gourmet food stalls, local beer and wine bars, and a showcase of Australia\u2019s leading cycling brands.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate 10 years of The Bowral Classic, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible riders, our passionate community, and our valued commercial partners.<\/p>\n

Your unwavering support, energy and belief in this event have shaped it into the iconic ride it is today. Together, you\u2019ve built more than a cycling event \u2014 you\u2019ve created a tradition that continues to inspire and bring people together year after year.\u201d said James Yaffa, founder of The Classics.<\/p>\n

To mark the 10-year milestone, the Classics\u2019 have released a limited edition jersey,<\/a> which you can buy now for a discounted price of $85 (normally $125), and a limited edition cap<\/a> free for the first 100 riders to register. <\/p>\n

\"\"Image: Bowral Classic<\/p>\n

Each year, the Bowral Classic attracts thousands of cyclists from across Australia and overseas, contributing more than $3 million annually to the local tourism economy.<\/p>\n

Jesse Fitzpatrick, Mayor of the Wingecarribee Shire Council said events like the Bowral Classic bring thousands of riders and supporters to the Southern Highlands.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic showcase of our region and delivers a real boost to the local economy while sharing the beauty of the Highlands with visitors from across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Locals are encouraged to get involved by riding, volunteering, or joining the weekend celebrations \u2013 you can find out more about how to get involved here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Early Bird Offer<\/p>\n

VIP pricing is on now, with earlybird pricing ending June 21. You can find all the details for registering here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

More information is available at www.bowralclassic.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Bowral Classic is set to return on Sunday, 18 October 2026, marking a decade of The Classics…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":545506,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[569],"tags":[64,63,784,85],"class_list":["post-545505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-cycling","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=545505"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/545505\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/545506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=545505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=545505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=545505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}