International Cycling Event Planned for City

Wollongong will be riding high in 2022 when one of the biggest international cycling events in the world– the UCI Road World Championships – comes to the city.

The State Government and Cycling Australia in conjunction with Wollongong City Council and Destination Wollongong have secured the host city rights for Wollongong in 2022. We’re the first city in Australia to host the internationally renowned event since 2010 when it was conducted in Geelong, Victoria.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said: “This is exciting news for Wollongong. We are delighted to be working with our partners in State Government and Cycling Australia to host the UCI Road World Championships in 2022.

“The event gives Wollongong the opportunity to highlight the natural beauty of our coastline and escarpment on an international stage. It will also provide Wollongong with unprecedented international television coverage.

“Between competitors, their support crews, race officials and cycling enthusiasts we estimate this event will bring significant economic input into the city.

“We are excited to be able to attract an international event of this prestige to Wollongong.”

Top cycling athletes from throughout the world will compete in a range of events, including the individual time trial and road race for elite, Under 23 and Under 19 categories which will be contested over eight days.

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