2026 Winter Criterium (Uphill Finish)

The University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus provides the setting: a compact criterium loop on the UON course, organized by Central Coast CC. The appeal is straightforward: a traffic-free circuit with an "excellent surface," a course where positioning is key each lap and there is little room to maneuver. The distinctive feature is evident in the 2026 Winter Criterium (Uphill Finish): the finish line ascends. Grades are run in separate blocks, juniors under 19 compete without charge, and the day concludes with "Presentation & Pack Down," reflecting a club-race atmosphere where participation and assistance are intertwined.