By Dillon Shelley
PEDAL to the metal as Greater Shepparton recently played host to the exhilarating 2023 AusCycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships. The event, held from 21st to 24th September, saw the best of Australia’s age-category riders compete on the scenic roads of Dookie and Shepparton.
The picturesque canola fields of Dookie set the stage for the Individual Time Trial, Junior Road Race, and Masters Women’s Race, while Shepparton’s vibrant town centre was the backdrop for the thrilling Criterium.
Over 600 athletes, along with their support crew, family, and friends from across Australia, descended on Greater Shepparton, bringing with them a wave of national exposure. “Greater Shepparton City Council is very proud to host the Championships,” said Mayor Councillor Shane Sali. “These events are a great opportunity to activate the economy and showcase our wonderful towns.”
AusCycling General Manager, Adam Power, echoed these sentiments, stating, “Greater Shepparton has been a great host for cycling events in the past, and we are always excited to see what the region has to offer.”
