Event Overview
The Sunshine Women’s Tour is a two-day, four-stage cycling event for female riders, held on 18–19 April 2026 on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Hosted by Sunshine Coast Cycling Club, the weekend combines a prologue and criterium on Saturday with a hill climb and graded road race on Sunday. Racing is offered across Women’s A, B, C and D, with categories listed including junior, elite and masters eligibility under AusCycling membership requirements.
What the Course Demands
Across four stages, the event asks riders to handle repeated changes in effort and focus. The prologue rewards controlled pacing and clean execution over 5.9km, while the hill climb stage (2.77km) highlights sustained power. The criterium is run by time and laps, placing a premium on positioning and quick responses. The final road race varies by grade (20km to 50km), requiring steady decision-making as fatigue accumulates.
Who This Event Suits Best
This tour suits women who want a structured stage-racing weekend with distinct race formats rather than a single standalone event. It aligns well with riders comfortable with graded competition (Women’s A–D) and those who can manage multiple starts across two days. Athletes looking to practise pacing, bunch skills and climbing performance within one event format will find it a relevant test, provided they meet AusCycling licence requirements.
