Held over the WA Day long weekend, the two-day event is returning with multiple races across some of the richest and historic landscapes of the Western Australian Goldfields
The Goldfields Cyclassic is a graded handicap race for those who want a more competitive experience.
If you're new to cycling, or closer to leisure than racing mode, the Community Challenge is here for you. It's an approachable, slightly more relaxed experience of the same iconic route.
So whether you’re along for the ride or vying for top spot on the podium, join us at the 2024 Cyclassic to compete in either option.
Graded handicap race from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Menzies.
The race, being a handicap event, means all riders are placed behind the first rider over the line, regardless of which grade they ride in. Hence riders from all grades have the opportunity to win Line Honours.
Leonora Goldens Wheels
Men’s race consisting of four graded scratch races
Leonora Women’s Classic
New inaugural women’s handicap race
Cyclassic Criterium
Elite men’s street race in Leonora
With the Goldfields Cyclassic including handicap races, riders in all grades have an opportunity to win.
Don't worry, the two-day Cyclassic format and prize money remains in place – based on overall fastest times for the weekend! Each rider will be assigned a finish time as the time after the lead rider crosses the line and the time the rider crosses the line for each race.
Prize money is allocated on merit so the spread of prizes is equal and fair, if you win Line Honours then you are not eligible to win a grade prize. The amount of money to be won is allocated accordingly so you will always win the highest amount.
Saturday 1st of June 2024 – The Shire of Menzies Classic: Chas Egan Memorial Race
The 2024 Shire of Menzies Classic – Chas Egan Memorial Race will start in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and head north along the Goldfields Highway, through the eucalypt woodlands to Menzies, undulating over 132km. Four sprint sections await the opportunistic rider to try and grab some cash on the way. The race finishes in the main street of Menzies, opposite the Menzies Town Hall.
Prior to 2011, only once before – for the Menzies Centennial in 1994 – did the race go in this direction. The current record holder for this direction following the 2013 event is Alex Smyth from the Satalyst Giant Racing Team, in the time of 2 hours 32 minutes.
2024 Shire of Menzies Classic information sheet
Sunday 2 June 2024 – Leonora Golden Wheels, Leonora Women’s Classic and Cyclassic Criterium
Day two of the Goldfields Cyclassic starts on Sunday morning in Menzies and now consists of separate men’s and women’s races. Riders will continue north along the Goldfields Highway and after heading down the hill from Menzies, the road can be seen heading out across the Jeedamya plains to Leonora.
Leonora Golden Wheels
This men’s race will be four graded scratch races (A to D) run as individual races from Menzies to Leonora, with three sprint sections set along the route.
Leonora Women’s Classic
Goldfields Cyclassic is excited to announce the inaugural Leonora Women's Cycling Classic. To ensure accessibility for all female cyclists this new event will be run as a handicap allowing riders of all abilities the opportunity for success. The stand-alone handicapped race will be conducted from Menzies to Leonora on Sunday 2 June 2024.
Cyclassic Criterium
This invitation only men’s criterium will be a street race in the heart of Leonora.
The second day of the Goldfields Cyclassic is timed to coincide with Leonora Golden Gift to add to the excitement of the activities. The Leonora Golden Gift attracts large numbers of people to the region. With over 3,000 permanent residents in the Shires of Leonora, Laverton and Menzies an event of this caliber is well supported by locals, with patrons from all over the region descending on Leonora to enjoy the festivities over the three day weekend.
Click here to visit the Leonora Golden Gift Website
2024 Goldfields Cyclassic Rider Guide Coming Soon
Held over two days, each component of the event will be run as an individual race stage. Each rider will be assigned a finish time for each race and times are added together to give a total time to determine the men's and women's winners of the Cyclassic. Please note, the Leonora Criterium is not included in this calculation.
Day 1 – Men and Women
As this is a handicap event, there is no separate racing for Men and Women. All riders will race in the appropriate handicap grade (A, B, C and D) and are eligible for the main line honours in each race.
Day 2 – Men and Women
The Leonora Golden Wheels is four men’s graded scratch races (A, B, C and D). The Leonora Women’s Cycling Classic is a handicap event. All riders will race in the appropriate grade (A, B, C and D) or handicap grade and are eligible for the main line honours in each race.
A grade - Regularly ride over 300 - 400 km per week training and race at an average of 35-50km/hr.
B grade – Regularly ride over 200 - 300 km per week training and race at an average of 35-45km/hr.
C grade - Regularly ride over 180 - 200 km per week training and race at an average of 30-35km/hr.
D grade - Suitable for riders who race at an average of 28-35 km/hr.
NOTE: The final grade allocations are at the discretion of the handicappers.
Cyclassic Community Challenge
The weekend enthusiasts who wish to ride at a more social pace but would love to be included in this exciting event may enter the Community Challenge Ride and enjoy the achievement of completing the Menzies Classic course.
The 2024 Prize Information Sheet Coming Soon
There are no cash prizes. Prize winners will be presented with an envelope containing a form detailing the amount of prize money won and for completion of bank details.
Please bring your BSB and Account number so the funds can be transferred into your account as soon as possible after the race.
2024 Goldfields Cyclassic Jerseys
All Jerseys for the Goldfields Cyclassic & Community Challenge have been designed by Helen Kenny, Design Sense Graphics & Web Kalgoorlie-Boulder https://www.designsense.net.au/ and are supplied by Pedal Mafia.
Jerseys will be available for purchase at a cost of $130.00 each
The cut off date for ordering a Jersey and being able to collect from regisration is 18 April 2024. Orders can be placed subsequent to that date with delivery after the event.
Please visit Pedal Mafia to review their size guide before ordering.