The latest Aussie cycling news and events: April 2026

Everything that happened in Shepparton at a record-breaking 2026 GWM BMX Racing National Championships

From Saya Sakakibara notching another national title to Jesse Asmus' maiden triumph in the premier class.

Matthew Glaetzer calls time on illustrious track cycling career

The 33-year-old icon of Australian track sprinting announced his retirement yesterday, ending a 15-year campaign with the ARA Australian Cycling Team that included four Olympic Games and three Commonwealth Games.

Brisbane secures major UCI events for 2028

Earlier this month, we were delighted to announce that Brisbane has secured a round of the UCI Track World Cup and two rounds of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup. The Queensland capital will play host to all three major events in February 2028.

Shepparton to host two UCI BMX Racing World Cup rounds in 2028

During the GWM BMX Racing National Championships, we were proud to announce that two World Cup rounds will be raced in the regional Victorian city of Shepparton in February 2028.

Canberra to host AusCycling MTB Marathon National Championships

Marathon MTB national titles will be raced for around Stromlo Forest Park in September as part of the Shimano 100.

Rebecca Henderson sweeps Cairns Rainforest Rumble

Her dream start to 2026 continued in FNQ, making it six wins from six starts in the UCI Oceania Continental Series.

Bridging the gap: BikeChain J19 National Road Series returns for 2026

Three tours in the Riverland, Canberra and Brisbane will continue to serve as a crucial junior stepping stone in May and June.

A cattle auction and club kit in Africa: AusCycling Clubs in Focus

Geelong MTB Club, Parklife Cycling Club, Cycle Tumbarumba and Maitland Tenambit BMX Club are four of the many clubs making a difference.

Grab your Grandstand Passes before it's too late

The countdown is on to the UCI BMX Racing World Championships landing in Brisbane. Don't miss your chance to watch the world's best BMX racing athletes go head-to-head on home soil.

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Ponderosa Pines is ready for you

The second edition of the Ponderosa Pines Gravel Race will be bigger, better and longer (for most) than 2025. Get your 2026 AusCycling Gravel National Championships entry in by May 25.

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Tilly Field, Josh Harris defend esports national titles in Brisbane

Both showed why they are at the top of Australian cycling esports after winning the live final event at QUT's The Cube.

29 Australian track juniors to race in Malaysia next week

Emerging U17 and U19 athletes in the AusCycling Development Academy Track Team are set for an overseas opportunity.

Mick Hannah to lead Downhill and Enduro Development Academy

Hannah in this newly created role marks a key step in strengthening the national pathway for gravity disciplines.

ARA Australian Cycling Team selected for 2026 UCI Junior Track Worlds

A 14-strong squad has been named to represent Australia at Huesden-Zolder Velodrome in Belgium this August.

Luke Meier-Smith and Oliver Colthup claim Oceania downhill crowns

National champion Meier-Smith continued his winning ways in Toowoomba, while Colthup won junior men.

All the Australian winners from the 2026 Oceania Road Championships

The Brisbane Cycling Festival played host to the return of the Oceania Road Championships.

AusCycling MTB XCO European Development Camp to be held in May

Eight U23 and U19 cross-country standouts will race in three events across Czechia and Germany.

Seven emerging XC riders selected to race in Canada

The U17 group will race overseas over two weekends in May and June as part of the MTB Development Academy.

Outback to Oasis: Ride for good

ARA, proud sponsor of the ARA Australian Cycling Team, has launched an exciting off-road charity ride to support Australian charities, and we’re inviting the cycling community to support it.

The ARA Outback to Oasis Charity Ride invites you to step into an unforgettable experience across South Australia’s sweeping outback landscapes − with premium support from start to finish.

More than just a physical challenge, the ride carries a powerful purpose, targeting $500k through sponsorship and fundraising. Every dollar raised goes directly to the ARA Endowment Fund and its mission to reach a $10m balance for long-term charitable impact, helping to create lasting change in communities across Australia.

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The nation on your shoulders: Ace Race elevates the green and gold with Team Australia jersey

Ace Race unveiled the official Team Australia jersey for the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, and it’s absolutely stunning.

More than 1,500 Aussies are now eligible to wear this jaw-dropping design after qualifying to compete in the Challenge and Masters categories at the World Championships this July.

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