The Noosa Classic is excited to return to the Noosa Hinterland on Sunday 10 October, after being unable to host their 2020 event due to Covid.
The Gran Fondo cycling event is part of The Classics series by Bicycling Australia, and will attract 1000 cyclists to the region.
Starting and finishing from Pirate Park within Noosa District Sports Complex, Tewantin participants will ride one of three courses: the 160km Maxi Classic, 120km Challenge Classic, or the 65km Rouleurs Classic.
Courses pass through Noosa’s scenic rolling hills and country towns including Cooroy, Pomona, Carters Ridge, Imbil, Kandanga, Cooran, Kin Kin and Cootharaba.
Local residents are advised Butler St, Tewantin will be closed from Sunday 10 October 6am to 4pm. Traffic Management Controllers and detours will be in place for through traffic, and access slip lanes will be available for residents in the affected area. Gyndier Drive, Tewantin will also be closed from Sunday 15 August 6am to 8:30am. Residents are urged to stay off the roads when possible and be mindful of cyclists.
For more information on when riders will be passing through your town, visit noosaclassic.com.au/community.
Want in on the action? Registrations are open until Sunday 3 October, register online at noosaclassic.com.au or head to the Event Village at Pirate Park, Tewantin between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 10 October. The Village will be a lively hub of gourmet food stalls, live music, a bar, and cycling exhibitor stalls.
The Noosa Classic will be a Covid Safe event, working within the guidelines as advised by QLD Health. A Covid Safe Plan will also be implemented to ensure to safety of all riders, volunteers, and the local community.
A major coup for the greater Noosa region, the Noosa Classic attracts high participant numbers, with majority of riders extending their stay in the region, booking accommodation and enjoying Noosa’s restaurants, shopping, and activities.
The Noosa Classic is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the ‘It’s Live! in Queensland’ events calendar.
Tourism Noosa has also returned as a Major Partner.
Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said the organisation has been a proud partner of the Noosa Classic since the debut event in 2018.
“It is encouraging to see the event evolve and the addition of the new Rouleurs course will see more riders getting out and about discovering the best of our beautiful Noosa hinterland,” she said.
