Tasmania has a strong history of success in the sport of cycling. The TIS is currently looking for cyclists to compete on the track and on the road.
Track Cycling
Track cycling events fit into two broad categories: endurance and sprint. At an elite level, riders will typically compete in just one of these categories, however junior riders may compete in both.
The main sprint events are:
The main endurance events are:
Click on the video below to find out more about the different track cycling events.
Road Cycling
Road cycling events fit into two broad categories: mass start events, where riders start simultaneously (road race, criterium); and time trials, where individual riders and teams race a course alone against the clock.
The main road cycling events are:
Road cycling races may occur as separate events or as part of a stage race or “tour”, which consist of several mass start or time trial stages ridden over consecutive days.
If you are interested in trying track or road cycling for the first time or are interested in joining a club please
contact shellie.wakefield@cycling.org.au