Collie to Donnybrook Cycling Classic rides into its 95th year

Aug 13, 2020, 08:52 AM

Western Australia's premier road race and one of Australia's road cycling classics, the Collie to Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic, will take place this Saturday August 15.

  • Western Australia's oldest handicapped cycle road race runs for the 95th time this Saturday.
  • Historic South West event a test of endurance and speed for WA's best cyclists.

The 104 kilometre return race, established in 1925, is the only remaining handicap format cycling event in the State and an iconic part of the South West's sporting calendar.

Kicking off in Collie, riders head through 21 kilometres of hilly terrain towards Mumballup and then on through to Donnybrook, where they turn around and begin their return to Collie.

Entrants will compete for over $7000 in prize money, and to have their name added to both the race's trophy and the history books as the 95th winner.

Collie-Donnybrook and Return Cycling Classic.