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89th Melbourne Cup on Wheels

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Thornbury, Victoria, Australia

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The 89th Melbourne Cup on Wheels brings one of Australia’s longest-running track cycling carnivals to Thornbury for a full day of high-level racing on Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Held at DISC Velodrome, the event also incorporates the Victorian State Scratch Race Championships, adding state-title honours to an already prestigious fixture. Riders will compete in graded scratch races across the J15, J17, J19 and Elite categories, with junior and elite cyclists racing for results on the track.

Entries are scheduled to open in September. An AusCycling Race membership is required to enter, and the event is open to eligible riders competing in the listed age categories.

When: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Where: DISC Velodrome, Thornbury, Victoria
Discipline: Track cycling
Categories: J15, J17, J19 and Elite
Format: Graded scratch races
Championship: Victorian State Scratch Race Championships

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