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Dear Club Presidents,
CEO & Chair Update - August 2026
As we enter the start of a new month and look towards the final quarter of the year, there is plenty happening across our sport. International racing has been a major focus for the performance team, providing plenty of excitement and showcasing the strength and depth of our athletes on the world stage. Closer to home, there is still plenty of activity across State and Territory events, along with the need to take stock, reflect on the year so far and, importantly, focus on the work that will set us up for success in 2027.
Clubs remain a key focus of that work. The recent transition to and roll-out of the JustGo membership platform and refreshed membership products, combined with other major projects such as the Road Taskforce and Event Sanctioning framework continue to strengthen the foundations that aim to support a healthy and sustainable club network.
Although the year is disappearing, there is still plenty to do, and we look forward to finishing the year strongly and working together to make 2027 a successful year for our sport.
Meeting of the Board and National Advisory Council
The AusCycling Board and National Advisory Council (NAC) recently met in person for a working session to consider the AusCycling operating model and explore how the collective expertise of the NAC could be better utilised. The workshop aimed to establish the foundations for a review that will look honestly at how the cycling eco-system (AusCycling, clubs, members, delivery partners etc) is working, and importantly now six years post-merger, how it can be enhanced.
The review responds directly to the themes explored throughout the SGM process, earlier this year and the strong desire from AusCycling and Clubs to advance the sport together. The terms of reference for the review will be finalised by the Board and NAC in the coming month or two, and we look forward to sharing this with you in due course.
Acknowledging our outgoing Directors
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our outgoing Directors, Brian Gallagher and Michael Smith AO, for their incredible service and contribution to AusCycling over the past six years.
Both Brian and Michael have played an important role in guiding AusCycling through a significant period of growth, change and transformation. Their experience, expertise and commitment have been invaluable to the Board and to the organisation more broadly.
Brian Gallagher brought more than three decades of senior leadership experience across broadcast, production and digital media, along with deep expertise in business growth, transformation and commercial strategy. His perspective and contribution have been particularly valuable as AusCycling has continued to strengthen its brand, media and commercial ambitions.
Michael Smith AO has made an equally significant contribution, including as Chair of both the Performance Committee and Athlete Committee. His extensive experience in business, sport and governance has provided invaluable leadership and perspective, particularly in supporting our performance pathway and ensuring the athlete voice remains central to our work.
We thank them sincerely and wish them all the very best for the future.
Two rainbow jerseys and eight medals at the Para Road World Championships
It was a standout week for Australian Para-cycling at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, with our riders bringing home two rainbow jerseys and eight medals.
The performances are a powerful reflection of the depth, talent and determination across Australian Para-cycling, and a credit to the athletes, coaches, support staff, clubs and everyone behind the scenes who continues to enhance the program.
Congratulations to all the Australian riders on an outstanding championship and particularly to our two new world champions. |
