Courses confirmed for 2018 Masters Road National Championships

The 2018 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championships will be hosted in the picturesque Gippsland Lakes region for the first time in the event’s history.

The towns of Metung, Swan Reach and Paynesville will play host to more than 500 of Australia’s best masters cyclists as they battle for the coveted green and gold national champions jerseys in the time trial, road race and criterium across four days of racing.     
                 
Speaking at the event launch in Paynesville on Tuesday, East Gippsland Shire Council Mayor Cr Joe Rettino said the Championships will be a highlight of the region’s events calendar.

“We are thrilled to host this year’s Championships,” Cr Rettino said. "Council recognises East Gippsland ticks many boxes for competitive and recreational cyclists and our terrain and climate means cycling can be enjoyed year-round. 

“Cycling events in our region have been growing in popularity year-on-year and we are working to grow East Gippsland’s reputation as a premier cycling location. I look forward to showcasing our region to avid cyclists from across the nation later this year.”

Minister for Sport John Eren is proud to help bring the 2018 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championships to Gippsland for the first time.

"Events like these not only deliver great sporting outcomes but create local jobs, attract visitors and keep businesses busy,” Minister Eren said.

“The Gippsland Lakes region is made for events like these, strong local support will no doubt take this great event up a gear.” 

CEO Steve Drake is delighted that Cycling Australia has partnered with Cycling Victoria and the East Gippsland Shire Council to deliver the Masters Championships. 

“Cycling has shared a long and prosperous relationship with the East Gippsland Shire, and we are excited to be able to bring the event to such a beautiful part of Victoria,” Drake said.

“We are certain that our best masters cyclists will appreciate the spectacular courses and racing environment, while also enjoying the local hospitality and region during the Championships.”

About the 2018 Masters Road National Championships

• Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 October 2018
• Three disciplines – time trial, criterium and road race - for both masters men and women
• The first time the East Gippsland region has hosted the Masters Road National Championships
• Entry numbers expected to exceed 500 
• Presenting Partner: Simon Anderson Consultants
• Host Community Partner: East Gippsland Shire Council
• Key Event Partners: The Big Garage, Cranes Asphalting

Schedule

• Thursday 18 October– Time Trials – Metung
• Friday 19 & Saturday 20 October– Road Races – Swan Reach
• Sunday 21 October– Criteriums - Paynesville  

Keep up to date

• Via the official website masters.roadnationals.org.au 
• Follow via Cycling Australia at Twitter, Facebook  and Instagram or #MastersRoadNats

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