MEDIA RELEASE: The 64th Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic to feature on ProVelo Super League calendar in 2025.
ProVelo Super League (PSL), is excited to confirm that the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell, Northern NSW one-day classic will feature on the PSL calendar on 15th and 16th of March, 2025.
Since its 1961 debut, pioneered by Inverell resident, Harold Strahley, the iconic race has developed a reputation as one of the toughest on the Australian road race calendar. Truly hitting the world stage in the 1980’s, it was the international teams that reigned supreme. The event will remain a major highlight for local riders and spectators, exhibiting some of the best cycling in the country.
Matt Wilson Co-Founder of the PSL welcomed the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell to the PSL Calendar “these one day classics are an integral part of the Australian road racing pathway and steeped in history. To include the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell in our inaugural season calendar is a great privilege and we’re really looking forward to bringing the PSL to the region and seeing how our teams and riders fare on this gruelling course”
G2I Event Director, Chris Thompson added “We are very excited to be a part of the ProVelo Super League next year. The Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell is an iconic race on the Australian cycling calendar that has enjoyed a long and successful history. The list of winners and participants boasts many riders who have Olympic Games and Tour de France success. It has continued to be an important event in the development pathway for many of Australia’s aspiring cyclists. It is fitting that it will feature as a key event in a league that aims to raise the profile of cycling in Australia.
The Grafton to Inverell has the reputation as the toughest one day cycling race in the country. At 228km with 3382m of climbing, including the formidable 17km climb of the Gibraltar Range, it takes riders through the beautiful Clarence Valley and New England Highlands of northern NSW. The race is brutally hard, and history has shown that you can never predict what is going to happen. The race has been won in several different scenarios over the years that have been dictated by the diverse race tactics and environmental conditions facing the riders over the epic 228km journey.
Spectators can enjoy the atmosphere of the event at the finish line in Victoria Park, Inverell with live radio race commentary and the culinary treats of a Multi-Cultural Food Festival while they cheer on the warriors of the day down the finish straight.”
About ProVelo Super League:
ProVelo Super League (PSL) is an annual road cycling league hosted across Australia with teams and athletes competing in a points format launching in 2025. The PSL will feature an elite women’s and men’s division with a target of 30 teams anticipated to compete in Season 1 of the PSL.
The PSL calendar will feature a combination of three day tours and Australia’s 2 classic one day races. Hosted across January to March, events will take place across Australia. ProVelo Super League will act as a valuable pathway for athletes looking to pursue the ‘Road to the World Tour’.
In partnership with Jayco AlUla and Liv AlUla WorldTour Teams the winners of the Under 23 PSL Divisions will secure their ticket to the WorldTour
The league is open to international teams with a long-term target of attracting Australasian and Asian teams that can base themselves here for the duration of the competition period. In the medium term, PSL will seek event expansion into new territories including other States & Territories and the Asia region. The ProVelo Super League is proudly sanctioned by AusCycling.
