AusCycling Announces 2026-27 Road Cycling Athlete Categorisations

The road cycling contingent joins the broader AusCycling performance pathway network, with athletes identified and prioritised based on their potential to represent Australia at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games.

AusCycling Director of Performance Pathways Donna Rae-Szalinski commented "It is exciting and encouraging to see the growth and diversity in pathway athletes meeting the standards for categorisation."

Congratulations to the following athletes on their categorisation, many of whom previously competed in PSL Seasons 1 and 2.

Developing Road Cyclists (2026-27)

• Talia Appleton – VIC
• Julian Baudry – VIC
• Mackenzie Coupland – WA
• Max Goold – VIC
• Jackson Medway – QLD
• Cameron Rogers – ACT
• Sophia Sammons – WA
• Tully Schweitzer – QLD
• Oliver Sims – TAS
• Lucas Stevenson – NSW

Emerging Road Cyclists (2026-27)

• Chloe Bowen – QLD
• Alistair Forsyth – VIC
• Monty Manion – TAS
• Vinnie Manion – TAS
• Caleb McKenzie – TAS
• Fletcher Medway – QLD
• Neve Parslow – QLD
• Hayden Stevens – ACT

Read the full media release from AusCycling  https://auscycling.org.au/news/auscycling-announces-emerging-and-developing-athlete-categorisations-for-2026-27