Women's Elite Road Race | 2026 Australian Road National Championships
The 2026 Australian Road National Championships moved to Perth, Western Australia for a three-year stint. The 109km elite women's race covers 8 laps of a 13.6km circuit through Perth's CBD and the leafy Kings Park. The defining feature is Malcolm Street - dubbed 'Pedal Mafia Mountain' - a steep pinch that peaks just 400 metres before the finish line, making for an explosive finale on every lap.
Where to watch
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Women's Elite Road Race | 2026 Australian Road National Championships
The decisive pavé
Where the race is made
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- Ruby Roseman-Gannon defending her 2025 road race title on the new Perth course
- Grace Brown returning as Olympic champion - can she add the national title?
- Liv-AlUla-Jayco as Australia's women's WorldTour team with multiple cards to play
- New Perth circuit favors punchy riders who can handle repeated attacks on Malcolm Street
- The green-and-gold jersey is the most coveted prize in Australian women's cycling
Form book & lore
The Australian Women's Road National Championships have grown in prestige as the women's peloton has expanded. Recent champions include some of the best riders in world cycling, with the green-and-gold jersey a prized possession that riders race for before heading to Europe.
When to tune in
Watch for the Malcolm Street pinch on each lap - as fatigue builds through 8 laps, this explosive climb becomes increasingly selective. The shorter women's race (109km vs 177km for men) means the pace is high from the start. Expect attacking racing from Liv-AlUla-Jayco looking to control for their protected riders.