Baw Baw ClassicAustralia's ultimate one day cycle road race By Chris Beales - 3rd September 2002 - Back to News With the success of the 2001 event this year see's the much popular and long standing Sun Tour using the Baw Baw Classic course,
With our 2002 event any rider can enter this prestigious event and pit there talents against what the elite riders do.
Also in the pipeline for 2003 because of Knobbysports experience and of the support of the Baw Baw region Cycling Australia are looking at giving Knobbysports a National Championship for the Baw Baw Classic.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: knobbysports@bigpond.com

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