Glen Innes is gearing up for an exciting day as the
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic races through the heart of the Town Centre on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Residents and visitors are invited to come down to Grey Street to experience the thrill of elite cycling while supporting local businesses and enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Important Information and Notice of Road Closures
Where to watch the race
The best and safest viewing area will be on the western side of Grey Street, from Wentworth Street through to Meade Street. Riders will be passing through between 9:15 AM and 2:00 PM, or when the final support vehicle (Sag Wagon) passes.
SBS coverage and radio broadcast
Catch all the excitement as SBS Coverage follows the race through Glen Innes! You can also tune in to StarFM in the Town Centre to listen to live radio coverage, broadcasting every thrilling moment as the main competitors wheel through town. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the action and, if you’re lucky, you may even spot yourself on TV as the SBS broadcast showcases our vibrant community. Coverage will be broadcast on Sunday, 16 March from 1pm to 4pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
To learn more about the event, please visit: www.graftontoinverell.com.au
Road Closure Information
To ensure the safety of riders and spectators, temporary road closures will be in place on the day:
- Road Closure of Gwydir Highway between Bald Nob Road at Bald Nob and Tindall Road at Grafton from 5:15AM to 1:30PM
- Road Closure of Grey Street between Wentworth Street and Ferguson Street at Glen Innes, on the western side (northbound) from 7:00AM to 2:15PM. The eastern side of Grey Street (southbound) will be open to traffic. Parallel and centre parking will be available on the eastern side of Grey Street in this section.
- Rolling Road Closures (Police and Official Vehicles Escort) of Gwydir Highway between Bald Nob Road at Bald Nob to Church Street at Glen Innes from 8:45AM to 2:00PM
- Rolling Road Closures (Police and Official Vehicles Escort) of Church Street between Meade Street to Wentworth/Torrington Streets at Glen Innes from 9:15AM to 2:00PM
- Rolling Road Closures (Police and Official Vehicles Escort) of Wentworth Street from Church Street to Grey Street at Glen Innes from 9:15AM to 2:00PM
- Rolling Road Closures (Police and Official Vehicles Escort) of Gwydir Highway between Ferguson Street at Glen Innes to Vivian Street at Inverell from 9:20AM to 5:00PM
Road closures and changed traffic conditions will be effective on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and be mindful of cyclists and support vehicles.