Welcome to the Bendigo & District Cycling Club
Cyclists have been racing in Bendigo since the 1880’s.
Today, the Bendigo & District Cycling Club hosts competitive, safe and enjoyable cycling races throughout the Bendigo region on the velodrome, road and gravel. We don’t mind whether you’re a junior (or a little older), male or female, experienced or novice – you’re welcome at our cycling club to try your best, improve your fitness and forge friendships.
Racing all around the Bendigo region. All year round.
From spring through to early autumn each year, our club hosts track racing for juniors and open age athletes at the Tom Flood Sports Centre velodrome. From autumn throughout winter, we hit the road and gravel roads through the Bendigo region for a series of handicapped, criterium and scratch races. Our varied racing calendar offers something for everyone.
Our club is affiliated with AusCycling, the National Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, facilitation and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia.
All riders MUST hold a valid AusCycling licence to race with our Club. Find out more >
It is with deep consideration and a heavy heart that we announce the Bendigo International Madison will not take place in 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, as we recognize the event’s significance to our community, competitors, sponsors, and the many individuals who contribute to its success each year.
Over the past several months, we have carefully reviewed the financial, logistical, and operational aspects of the event. Despite the passion and dedication of our team and supporters, various challenges have arisen, making it impractical to deliver the high standard of excellence that the Madison is known for.
We deeply value the trust and commitment you have placed in us over the years. The Bendigo International Madison has been a cornerstone of our community and cycling culture, and we are immensely proud of the memories and achievements it has fostered.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to exploring ways to reimagine the Madison for future years. We will continue to engage with all stakeholders to assess opportunities and ensure that any return of the event is both sustainable and impactful.
We sincerely thank you for your unwavering support and understanding during this difficult decision. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the future direction of the Bendigo International Madison, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Together, we have built something truly special, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate the spirit of cycling and community with you in other ways.
Yours Sincerely,
Rik McCaig
It is with deep consideration and a heavy heart that we announce the Bendigo International Madison will not take place in 2025. This decision has not been made lightly, as we recognize the event’s significance to our community, competitors, sponsors, and the many individuals who contribute to its success each year.
Over the past several months, we have carefully reviewed the financial, logistical, and operational aspects of the event. Despite the passion and dedication of our team and supporters, various challenges have arisen, making it impractical to deliver the high standard of excellence that the Madison is known for.
We deeply value the trust and commitment you have placed in us over the years. The Bendigo International Madison has been a cornerstone of our community and cycling culture, and we are immensely proud of the memories and achievements it has fostered.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to exploring ways to reimagine the Madison for future years. We will continue to engage with all stakeholders to assess opportunities and ensure that any return of the event is both sustainable and impactful.
We sincerely thank you for your unwavering support and understanding during this difficult decision. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the future direction of the Bendigo International Madison, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
Together, we have built something truly special, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate the spirit of cycling and community with you in other ways.
Yours Sincerely,
Rik McCaig
The BDCC @auscyclingvictoria Christmas track carnival is fast approaching on Sunday, 29th December & we still have sponsorship opportunities for businesses or individuals who want to support the BDCC in this long running track event.
Please contact the Club President, Garry Pontelandolfo on 0419 311 890 or Rik McCaig on 0417 341 168.
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📷 Richard Bailey
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#cycling
The BDCC @auscyclingvictoria Christmas track carnival is fast approaching on Sunday, 29th December & we still have sponsorship opportunities for businesses or individuals who want to support the BDCC in this long running track event.
Please contact the Club President, Garry Pontelandolfo on 0419 311 890 or Rik McCaig on 0417 341 168.
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📷 Richard Bailey
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#cycling
Bendigo…is it in the water that’s why we produce so many Pro Tour riders?
Episode 2 of The Road to the World Tour, hosted by Matt Keenan, is now on YouTube 📲
#ProVeloSuperLeague #RoadToTheWorldTour #cycling
Bendigo…is it in the water that’s why we produce so many Pro Tour riders?
Episode 2 of The Road to the World Tour, hosted by Matt Keenan, is now on YouTube 📲
#ProVeloSuperLeague #RoadToTheWorldTour #cycling
The last of our BDCC road classics is next Sunday 24th November with the Inglewood Classic handicap over 60km & open to Senior & top age U17 riders.
Entries via the BDCC EntryBoss.
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📷 @darrenfranciscasey & Richard Bailey
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#cycling
The last of our BDCC road classics is next Sunday 24th November with the Inglewood Classic handicap over 60km & open to Senior & top age U17 riders.
Entries via the BDCC EntryBoss.
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📷 @darrenfranciscasey & Richard Bailey
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#cycling
Thursday night track & unfortunately we had a nasty crash in the Anderson Family Memorial 2000m Senior handicap.
Best wishes & a speedy recovery to the 3 riders involved.
This meant an early finish to the night but we did get some great competitive racing in with the Juniors, @dckbendigo Women’s Crystal Classic & scratch races.
Fabulous to see Alessia McCaig back supporting club track racing after her @auscyclingteam World track championship were she gained a bronze medal in the women’s team sprint.
Also back racing after a 8 year break was ABBISOGNI, Antonia.
Results:
DCK Women’s Crystal Classic:
🥇 Hayley Clarke (200m)
🥈 Leshae Maddern (75m)
🥉 Amber Kelly (115m)
4th Haylee Jack (20m)
@bendigomg female rider of the night:
Hayley Clarke.
Juniors:
U15-U17 1200m handicap:
🥇Corey Larson (90m)
🥈 Adam Gale (90m)
🥉 Haylee Clarke (170m)
U9-U13 Handicap:
🥇 Dominic Leske (135m)
🥈 Winter Rose-Kellow (150m)
🥉 Marcus Leske (60m)
Next Thursday, 21st November is the Sens Jewellers, Senior 1600m handicap.
Entry via the BDCC EntryBoss.
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📷 Richard Bailey
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#cycling
Thursday night track & unfortunately we had a nasty crash in the Anderson Family Memorial 2000m Senior handicap.
Best wishes & a speedy recovery to the 3 riders involved.
This meant an early finish to the night but we did get some great competitive racing in with the Juniors, @dckbendigo Women’s Crystal Classic & scratch races.
Fabulous to see Alessia McCaig back supporting club track racing after her @auscyclingteam World track championship were she gained a bronze medal in the women’s team sprint.
Also back racing after a 8 year break was ABBISOGNI, Antonia.
Results:
DCK Women’s Crystal Classic:
🥇 Hayley Clarke (200m)
🥈 Leshae Maddern (75m)
🥉 Amber Kelly (115m)
4th Haylee Jack (20m)
@bendigomg female rider of the night:
Hayley Clarke.
Juniors:
U15-U17 1200m handicap:
🥇Corey Larson (90m)
🥈 Adam Gale (90m)
🥉 Haylee Clarke (170m)
U9-U13 Handicap:
🥇 Dominic Leske (135m)
🥈 Winter Rose-Kellow (150m)
🥉 Marcus Leske (60m)
Next Thursday, 21st November is the Sens Jewellers, Senior 1600m handicap.
Entry via the BDCC EntryBoss.
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📷 Richard Bailey
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#cycling
Team work wins & that’s been the case all week at the @tourofsouthland for the Bendigo boys, Nate Hadden & Curtis Harrison in the powerful @powernetnz team with yet another stage win this time to Brisbane’s, Liam Walsh in a very soggy Stage 6 over 150km that featured a large break of 16 that included 3 PowerNet riders including Curtis Harrison who again would be the loyal lieutenant for Walsh as in the past racing tougher in Team Bridgelane that netted Liam a huge win at the UCI Paris Troyes one day classic.
Curtis would also just finish off the podium in 4th place.
The PowerNet Team would also take over the Teams Classification competition.
Congratulations 🙌
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
Team work wins & that’s been the case all week at the @tourofsouthland for the Bendigo boys, Nate Hadden & Curtis Harrison in the powerful @powernetnz team with yet another stage win this time to Brisbane’s, Liam Walsh in a very soggy Stage 6 over 150km that featured a large break of 16 that included 3 PowerNet riders including Curtis Harrison who again would be the loyal lieutenant for Walsh as in the past racing tougher in Team Bridgelane that netted Liam a huge win at the UCI Paris Troyes one day classic.
Curtis would also just finish off the podium in 4th place.
The PowerNet Team would also take over the Teams Classification competition.
Congratulations 🙌
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
@tourofsouthland Stage3 over 152km with the break away pair holding off the group of 5 that included Curtis Harrison & the peloton with Tom Sexton victorious over Japanese rider, Sunsuke Imumara.
Curtis would finish in 5th place & his @powernetnz team including the last 2 Stage winners, Nate Hadden & Kiaan Watts lead the teams classification.
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
@tourofsouthland Stage3 over 152km with the break away pair holding off the group of 5 that included Curtis Harrison & the peloton with Tom Sexton victorious over Japanese rider, Sunsuke Imumara.
Curtis would finish in 5th place & his @powernetnz team including the last 2 Stage winners, Nate Hadden & Kiaan Watts lead the teams classification.
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
Impressive ride today by Bendigo’s, Nate Hadden in Stage1 @tourofsouthland criterium over 40km to finish in 3rd place but more importantly take the orange leaders jersey plus the pink HCL, U23 leaders jersey due to his Powenett team that includes, Curtis Harrison & Kiaan Watts finishing second in the Teams time trial prologue.
Stage2 tomorrow will be over 166km.
Tour of Southland post:
Young Aussie claims early lead in SBS Bank Tour of
Southland
Ten days ago young Australian Nate Hadden didn’t even know he was going to be riding in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, but he’ll start the first open road stage of this year’s race in the orange jersey.
Hadden answered a late call up from team mate
Kiaan Watts into the PowerNet team and he’s pleased he did after a third-placed finish in the stage one street race around Invercargill’s Queens Park was enough to give him a slim lead in both the general classification and under 23 categories.
“It’s my first time here, l’ve heard lots about the tour and how great it is, so it’s a privilege to be here and to be in the lead,” Hadden said.
“We had high hopes for the (team time trial) this morning, but just missed out so we came in with lots of confidence that we could do well in the crit and we executed well.”
Dunedin’s James Gardner (Creation Signs-MitoQ-NZ
Cycling Project) claimed stage one honours for the second time in two years, the big under 23 rider getting into the decisive break alongside Hadden and second-placed Samuel Jenner (Central Benchmakers-Willbike) midway through the 10 lap stage.
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
Impressive ride today by Bendigo’s, Nate Hadden in Stage1 @tourofsouthland criterium over 40km to finish in 3rd place but more importantly take the orange leaders jersey plus the pink HCL, U23 leaders jersey due to his Powenett team that includes, Curtis Harrison & Kiaan Watts finishing second in the Teams time trial prologue.
Stage2 tomorrow will be over 166km.
Tour of Southland post:
Young Aussie claims early lead in SBS Bank Tour of
Southland
Ten days ago young Australian Nate Hadden didn’t even know he was going to be riding in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland, but he’ll start the first open road stage of this year’s race in the orange jersey.
Hadden answered a late call up from team mate
Kiaan Watts into the PowerNet team and he’s pleased he did after a third-placed finish in the stage one street race around Invercargill’s Queens Park was enough to give him a slim lead in both the general classification and under 23 categories.
“It’s my first time here, l’ve heard lots about the tour and how great it is, so it’s a privilege to be here and to be in the lead,” Hadden said.
“We had high hopes for the (team time trial) this morning, but just missed out so we came in with lots of confidence that we could do well in the crit and we executed well.”
Dunedin’s James Gardner (Creation Signs-MitoQ-NZ
Cycling Project) claimed stage one honours for the second time in two years, the big under 23 rider getting into the decisive break alongside Hadden and second-placed Samuel Jenner (Central Benchmakers-Willbike) midway through the 10 lap stage.
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📷 @tourofsouthland
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#cycling
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