WHEN the Snowy Classic annual cycling Gran Fondo event returns to the snowies on March 23, residents can participate in a unique competition.
Using your creative minds or hands, locals, businesses, and schools are invited to craft captivating displays that celebrate the essence and excitement of the Snowy Classic cycling event.
With thousands of visitors attending the event, it's time for you to showcase our area to visitors from across Australia and overseas who will be riding in the Snowy Classic cycle race.
Creativity is key! Have you ever seen the great European cycling events and the truly amazing farm art on display? Now there’s a challenge for you. And don’t forget to incorporate purple for the Snowy Classic
Whether it's through original artworks, vibrant decorations, imaginative sculptures, or any other creative medium, residents can showcase their interpretation of the popular cycling event that’s set to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.
Displays can be placed in prominent locations, such as storefronts, school yards, or local properties, to capture the attention of passersby and generate excitement for the upcoming major event.
A panel of judges will review the displays, considering creativity, relevance to the Snowy Classic, and overall visual impact. The best display will win a 2-night stay at the luxurious Bendooley Estate in Berrima. Plus, there are 2x $50 vouchers to Birchwood Cafe in Jindabyne for runners-up.
Entries close Sunday, 24 March 2024 and winners will be announced on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 via the Snowy Classic Facebook page.
“The Snowy Classic ride is a fantastic event for our area. Lots of people coming in sees a boost for local shops and businesses, especially with things slowing down in autumn. It’s also a fun, family-friendly day out for our community to be a part of and enjoy,” said Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Chris Hanna.
“It's a win-win – The Snowy Classic is an awesome opportunity for riders to experience our region out on the course, and a great boost for our local economy. Let’s get behind this great event for our region and I hope to see you there!”
Interested participants can find further details and submit their entries online via link.
Enter Community Competition Here
The Cycling Event
Entries are currently open for the 170km Maxi Classic and 110km Challenge Classic courses.
The courses are on fully closed roads, extending from Jindabyne to Hilltop, Rocky Plain, Berridale, Dalgety, Beloka and Perisher Valley. There will be rolling road closures throughout the event day (Saturday, 23 March 2024).
Riders from all over Australia have registered for the event. Many will be staying in the Snowy Mountains region over the weekend boosting tourism and bringing considerable economic benefits to the local region.
The Snowy Classic is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
Rolling Road Closures Saturday March 23
Certain roads will have rolling road closures around Jindabyne, Dalgety, Lakewood Estate and south on the Barry Way from Jindabyne. Residents are advised to view the closures ahead of time.
Full road closure details and interactive map can be found here - See road closures
Live Traffic NSW will also be updated with all event road closures closer to the event date www.livetraffic.com.
