Nicola Rutzou
The newly minted ProVelo Super League that replaces the National Road Series (NRS) has finalised its 2025 calendar.
The new league includes elite women’s and men’s divisions and hopes to attract Australian and international teams and individual riders. The inaugural calendar, which runs from January to March, features a combination of three-day tours and Australia’s two classic one-day races.
The ProVelo Super League will provide a valuable pathway for athletes seeking a professional cycling career on the world stage.
In partnership with Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla WorldTour Teams, the Under 23 PSL Divisions winners will secure their ticket to the WorldTour.
AusCycling sanctions the ProVelo Super League (PSL).
Calendar
SA Kick It – 18 to 20 January 2025
As cycling fans descend on Adelaide for the Tour Down Under, the PSL launches the SA Kick It, a three-stage, three-day event that includes a time trial up the iconic Willunga Hill.
Melbourne to Warrnambool – 8 to 9 February 2025
Australia’s oldest and longest one-day road cycling race, the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool men’s race and the Lochard Energy Women’s Warrnambool Cycling Classic are also part of the PSL.
Tasmania Cycling Tour – 21 to 23 February 2025
The Spirit of Tasmania Cycling Tour is one of the oldest and most prestigious national cycling tours in Australia. First raced in 1930, it comprises four stages in 2025 and has helped launch the careers of several Australian cycling stars. Previous winners include Cadel Evans, Richie Porte, Jack Haig, Nathan Haas, Justine Barrow, Cameron Meyer, and many others.
Harbour City GP – 7 to 9 March 2025
The Crit/TT/Road Race series will be held in Sydney, signalling the return of elite road cycling to the city. Many of Australia’s most successful riders, including Mitch Docker, Tiffany Cromwell, Robbie McEwan, Amanda Spratt, Caleb Ewan, Kate Bates, Michael Matthews, and Sarah Roy, progressed their international careers on the streets of Sydney.
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic – 16 March 2025
The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic is one of Australia’s most challenging road cycling races and a key event on the Australian cycling calendar. First held in 1961, the race has gained a reputation for its difficult terrain and gruelling distance, attracting some of the country’s top cyclists and international competitors.
Q Tour – 21 to 23 March 2025
The Q Tour will feature a street criterium in the heart of Brisbane and two days of racing across the picturesque Moreton Bay region. It will feature national and international riders and a range of sports entertainment experiences.
As the last event on the 2025 calendar, the inaugural ProVelo Super League champions will be crowned, and the U23 champions will secure contracts with the Jacyo AlUla and Liv AlUla World Tour teams.
