Page not found – Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au Australia's toughest one-day classic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:41:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Media Release – Cycle Classic Expands in 2024 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-cycle-classic-expands-in-2024/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:08:42 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1831 The Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic race weekend on April 27-28, provides increased opportunities for road cyclists to be a part of this iconic Australian ‘classic’ event.

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Media Release – Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-squadron-energy-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic/ Mon, 01 May 2023 06:23:47 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1686 Click the image to view the AusCycling Men’s and Women’s NRS media releases…

Click HERE to view the Men’s NRS MEDIA RELEASE

Click HERE to view the Women’s NRS MEDIA RELEASE

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Media Release – Cycle Classic Geared Up to Go https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-cycle-classic-geared-up-to-go/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:38:11 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1670 View Article]]> The 62nd edition of the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic is ready to cement it’s reputation as Australia’s toughest cycling race when it takes to the road from Grafton this weekend. The iconic race between Grafton and Inverell will provide some additional challenges for the 300 plus riders entered in this year’s event.

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G2I Event Celebration Dinner https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/g2i-event-celebration-dinner/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:13:51 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1596 View Article]]> The Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Event Celebration Dinner will be held after the race on Saturday April 29 at Victoria Park, Inverell from 5.30pm – 9.00pm.

Race entrants are invited to celebrate their accomplishment at the Event Celebration Dinner under the marquees in Victoria Park. They will be treated to a stunning spit roast spread from The Firey Cook with drinks provided by renowned local brewery – The Welder’s Dog.

Riders will receive a complimentary meal and drink as part of their registration with tickets available for supporters HERE.

The Event Celebration Dinner will feature:

• food and drinks
• a recognition of the race winners
• guest speakers
• highlights footage of the event on the big screen
• an opportunity to share race experiences with other riders and supporters.

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Media Release – New Name and Look for the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-new-name-and-look-for-the-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:19:31 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1588 We are delighted to confirm that CWP Renewables is continuing as our major event partner for 2023, this time as part of the Squadron Energy group. We look forward to a successful partnership again this year for the Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic.

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Format Changes – 2023 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/format-changes-2023-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:11:22 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1554 View Article]]> For a fresh new approach in 2023, competitive riders can participate in a ‘Non-NRS’ race which replaces the traditional division and ‘Challenge’ categories. The historical format of graded options with separate convoys for riders has become increasingly difficult to sustain due to the resourcing and financial challenges required to stage a major cycling event on our country’s public roads.

Click HERE to view the FORMAT CHANGES FOR 2023

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Media Release – 2022 CWP Renewables Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-2022-cwp-renewables-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:04:27 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1460  

Click the image to view the AusCycling Men’s and Women’s NRS media releases…

Click HERE to view the Men’s NRS MEDIA RELEASE

Click HERE to view the Women’s NRS MEDIA RELEASE

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Media Release – Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic Announces New Major Event Partner – CWP Renewables https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic-announces-new-major-event-partner-cwp-renewables/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:39:44 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1415 The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic is pleased to announce CWP Renewables as the new major event partner supporting the 61st edition of Australia’s toughest one-day cycling race. Click the image to view the Media Release.

Click HERE to view the MEDIA RELEASE

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G2I Legends Open Permanent Exhibit https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/g2i-legends-open-permanent-exhibit/ Fri, 14 May 2021 06:47:51 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1310 Read a fantastic article by Cycling NSW on the opening of the new Grafton to Inverell Permanent Exhibit at the National Transport Museum, Inverell… (click image to view the article link) -> G2I Legends Open Permanent Exhibit

 

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Media Release – Rudy Porter wins 60th Grafton to Inverell https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-rudy-porter-wins-60th-grafton-to-inverell/ Mon, 10 May 2021 00:09:01 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1300 View Article]]> 20-year-old from InForm TMX Make soloes to victory from the breakaway…….

Rudy Porter (InForm TMX Make) has won the 60th edition of the Grafton to Inverell. Porter went clear from the breakaway to cross the finish in Vivian Street solo, 25 seconds ahead of Sam Hill (Team Nero Continental) and Ryan Cavanagh (St George Continental).

Ryan Schilt (Cycle House Racing) led home the peloton another 30 seconds behind.

After taking silver in the U23 Men’s Road Race National Championships, it was Porter’s first NRS win and marks an extraordinary comeback since fracturing his sternum and four vertebrae late last year.

“It’s an absolute honour to take out this wonderful race,” Porter said. “There’s so many quality riders; it’s the hardest one-day race in Australia. It’s my first NRS win as well, and I don’t think I can win a better race than today.”

How it unfolded

Under beautiful clear skies, 136 riders rolled out from Grafton town centre with 228 tough kilometres before them, including the 17km climb of Gibraltar Range.

It took 20km for the first real move of the day to form, when Rhys Robotham (Oliver’s Real Food Racing) and Iven Bennett (Nero Continental) broke clear.

The peloton kept the duo on a tight leash, only allowing them a slender margin of one minute as they went through the sprint point in Jackadgery at the 47km mark.

As the race approached the day’s main climbing challenge, veteran Peter Milostic (Penrith CC) bridged across to make it a break of three.  The trio’s advantage rose to three minutes by the time they reached the foot of the Range.

Marcus Culey (Team UKYO) also attempted to bridge across, but became caught in no-man’s-land and fell back into the bunch halfway up the climb.

Under the impetus of Team BridgeLane and InForm TMX Make, the peloton steadily closed the distance to the leaders. Even as the break survived to take the KOM points (Robotham took the honours), commissaires were pulling out the cars in between to prepare for gruppo compacto.

The catch was indeed made over the top of the climb, which prompted the predictable counterattack. A new—and more threatening—group of five broke clear. Those present were Rudy Porter (InForm TMX Make), Drew Morey (Team BridgeLane), Sam Hill (Nero Continental), Kane Richards (Meiyo CCN Pro Cycling) and Ryan Cavanagh (St George Continental).

By the time they reached the feed zone at Mount Mitchell, the new breakaway had opened a gap of two minutes. Having missed the move, Oliver’s Real Food Racing and ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast took responsibility for the chase, but the breakaway held steady, working smoothly in the slight headwinds to double their lead to four minutes through the next feed zone at Glen Innes.

Although the gap began to narrow, they maintained nearly a minute’s advantage at the final categorised climb at Wire Gully, with a little over 20km remaining.

Sensing a chance at victory, Porter attacked along the flat at Elsmore Road, and no one was able to follow. His lead grew to over 20 seconds and held steady, meaning that as he turned onto Vivian Street and saw the finishing arch, Porter was able to raise his arms aloft and add his own chapter to one of Australia’s most storied races.

“I had good legs coming into the finish,” Porter said. “I thought I could catch them off-guard a little bit; I was on the front about 3km before the [uncategorised] climb. I put down a little bit of pressure and before I knew it, a gap opened up a little bit and I thought, ‘it’s go time.’”

“A few guys were getting pretty tired and starting to sit on, so I was like, ‘it’s now or never.’ I just had to get to the bottom of the climb with a decent gap and ride my own tempo up the climb,” Porter said.

“I had my DS, Nathan Elliot, a previous winner, in my ear telling me to give it my all. Head down, churning that gear … it didn’t hit me until a kilometre to go that I had it,” he said.

It was the perfect result for the Victorian-based InForm TMX Make team, which came into the race with multiple paths to victory.

“Today we went in with, ‘everyone can win’, and I think that’s the great thing about the team. We’re such a strong group of guys that want to work together,” Porter said.

“Me getting up the road takes a lot of pressure off them back in the bunch. I’d have backed them in myself if I did get caught.

“Probably at about 30km to go, Nathan said ‘you can do this, you’ve got this,’ because we had about a minute and a half. I can’t thank the team enough for backing me,” Porter said.

Sam Hill and Cavanagh held on to sprint for second and third respectively, while Morey and Richards were caught by the peloton, led by Schilt and Ben Hill (Team BridgeLane).

According to runner-up Sam Hill, Porter was unstoppable from the breakaway.

“The thing is, Rudy was just stronger. He was a deserving winner,” Hill said. “Ryan and I were chopping off behind, and he put time into us on the hill, and he put time into us on the descent, so there’s not a lot you can do about that. I’m really happy with second, and content.”

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Media release – Ruby Roseman-Gannon wins Inaugural Gibraltar to Inverell https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/media-release-ruby-roseman-gannon-wins-inaugural-gibraltar-to-inverell/ Sat, 08 May 2021 08:45:42 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1294 View Article]]> Young sensation Ruby Roseman-Gannon (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast) has returned triumphantly from injury, winning the inaugural Gibraltar to Inverell one-day NRS race today……

 

In her comeback after knee surgery, the 22-year-old won the bunch sprint on Vivian Street ahead of Josie Talbot (Camden CC) and Peta Mullens (Roxsolt Liv SRAM).

There was poignant symmetry to the feat, following in the shadow of her childhood coach Alan Grindal, who won the first edition of the men’s Grafton to Inverell and was in attendance to see her win the first women’s event.

“Alan Grindal is from my club, Brunswick Cycling Club, and he actually ran my first clinic when I was five years old, so he was sort of my first coach,” Roseman-Gannon said. “He once said that I looked like I was riding to school, and I wasn’t competitive enough, so perhaps I am now. It’s a pretty special moment!”

Under sunny skies, 50 riders left from the top of Gibraltar Range for the brand-new 136km race that latter half of the Grafton to Inverell route.

Whether it was the light headwind, the course’s fearsome reputation or simply team tactics, the peloton stayed intact for the duration of the race, with the major players happy to save their bullets for the finish.

A crash partway through spoiled the day for a handful of riders, including Sophie Edwards (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast) and Phillipa Ash (Tamworth CC), who were unable to continue.

After the peloton crested the final uncategorised climb of Brodies Plains together, it was all about positioning the sprinters for the bunch kick. ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast formed a lead-out train for Roseman-Gannon with Talbot, Mullens, Melbourne to Warrnambool winner Matilda Raynolds (Specialized Women’s Racing) and Nicole Frain (Sydney Uni – Staminade) among the favourites.

Talbot poached the wheel of Roseman-Gannon’s leadout rider Maeve Plouffe before a nervous moment in the final turn 500 metres before the finish, when a motorbike got closer to the peloton than was comfortable.

Nevertheless, the sprint opened up without incident with all the top names to the front, spread six-wide across Vivian Street.

Leaving her charge late, Roseman-Gannon found a path through the middle to thrust her front wheel across the line ahead of the rest, taking a memorable win.

“There were a few moves off the front at times, but I think the slight headwind really neutralised things,” Roseman-Gannon said. “We as a team were happy to keep things together because they backed me in the sprint.

“They really rode hard for me, and I’m really thankful and glad I could pull it off for them because there were a few hairy moments in that sprint where I didn’t think I could,” she said.”

“I was on my lead-out train and kind of got pushed off, she said. “There was a motorbike in front of me, so I dodged that, then I thought ‘oh, that’s my sprint gone.’ Luckily it’s a long sprint so I came back at them.

“I was shocked going across the line, I don’t know how I did it.”

Nicole Frain won the QOM classification while Nicola Macdonald (Roxsolt Liv SRAM) took home the intermediate sprint prize.

With her win, Roseman-Gannon retains the NRS leader’s jersey, while her teammate Anya Louw took the young rider’s NRS jersey.

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Sapphire Wind Farm Ride Lake Inverell Community Ride https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/sapphire-wind-farm-ride-lake-inverell-community-ride/ Mon, 03 May 2021 04:14:24 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1265 View Article]]> Join the SAPPHIRE WIND FARM RIDE LAKE INVERELL COMMUNITY RIDE at 11.00am on Saturday May 8! This is a great opportunity for the local community to be part of the 60th edition of the David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Finish Line Festival.

The 7.5km course starts and finishes at Victoria Park, Inverell and takes in a lap of the Lake Inverell Recreational Circuit. Registration is 10.15am – 10.45am at Victoria Park (the ride is free). Check out the route to/from the Lake Inverell Recreational Circuit here.

The ride is open to all levels of riders. Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Many thanks to the Sapphire Wind Farm for their support.

 

 

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New Route Through Glen Innes – 2021 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/new-route-through-glen-innes-2021/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:54:36 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1218 View Article]]> The course has been slightly varied for the 2021 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell with a new route through Glen Innes.

On the approach to Glen Innes at the 158km mark, riders will take a right hand turn onto Grafton Street and negotiate a 300m long climb at an average of 9% before descending into the outskirts of Glen Innes. The feed station is now located on Coronation Avenue. The distance of the event remains unaltered at 228.3km.

There is also a new sprint point location on the approach to Glen Innes just before the Golf Links Road turn off at the 156km mark.

 

 

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Registrations are now open https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/registrations-are-now-open/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:51:40 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1157 Registrations are now open for the 60th edition of the David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic on Saturday May 8 – enter now!

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2020 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Postponed https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/2020-david-reid-homes-grafton-to-inverell-postponed/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:41:41 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=1071 View Article]]> By directive of the NSW Police Force, as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) response, the 2020 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell, scheduled for Saturday 9 May has been postponed. We are committed to conducting a successful 60th edition of the ‘Great Race’ and hope to confirm the new date for 2020 as soon as possible. Entries received for 2020 will be carried over or can be refunded from Cycling NSW upon request. It is still a great time to ride your bike, so keep fit and healthy and re-set your big event goal for later in the year!

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JAKROO Female Brand Ambassador G2I 2019 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/jakroo-female-brand-ambassador-g2i-2019/ Tue, 07 May 2019 05:58:19 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=916 View Article]]> JAKROO are looking for a female Individual Rider riding in the David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell to be an honorary brand ambassador for the race. JAKROO Australia have a spare Medium Pro Italian Kit that they would like to offer for free. All JAKROO Australia requires is for the recipient to post photos of themselves in the JAKROO kit or photos riding in the JAKROO kit for placement on the JAKROO Australia social media pages to help promote this new brand to hit Australia. The successful female may even receive a 2019 brand ambassador contract. If you are interested or would like more information, please email aust@jakroousa.com or call Jason on 0422 246 192.

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New G2I JAKROO Musette Bags https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/new-g2i-jakroo-musette-bags/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:50:23 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=871 View Article]]> Get your nutritional supplies in style! These fantastic David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell musette bags by JAKROO are available via the 2019 G2I APPAREL store. Event partner, JAKROO are offer a huge 20% discount on all the quality event merchandise.

ORDER YOURS TODAY – CLICK THE IMAGE FOR DETAILS OR SEE DETAILS BELOW

Place your order via 2019 G2I APPAREL Store using the store web link:

http://shop.jakroo.com/2019-GTI-APPAREL

1. Sign up for an account
2. Select the item or items you would like
3. Proceed to Checkout
4. Use the code: GRAFTON20
5. Select a payment method

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Free Coaching Advice From Pro Cycling Coaching (PCC) https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/free-coaching-advice-from-pro-cycling-coaching-pcc/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:38:27 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=863 View Article]]> The David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell is very pleased to announce a partnership with Pro Cycling Coaching.

They are offering a complimentary consultation (30 min call) with a world class cycling coach to assist participants in preparing for the demands of the 228km event.

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The consultation can cover a variety of topics including:

  • Learning the training principles of preparation for Grafton to Inverell
  • Discussing your nutritional plan and what can be improved for higher performance and better recovery
  • Discussing your racing strategy
  • How to fine tune your preparation in the few days leading up to the race
  • How to arrive well rested and in peak condition for the race
  • Learning more about custom built coaching programs

Pro Cycling Coaching is also offering participants an exclusive 15% discount for anyone wanting to get the full benefits from their coaching services.

Visit the Grafton to Inverell page on their website to book a FREE consultation.

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G2I 2019 APPAREL by JAKROO! https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/g2i-2019-apparel-by-jakroo/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:37:31 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=858 View Article]]> Celebrate your ride in the 2019 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell in a fabulous jersey by JAKROO!

A stunning replica of the 2019 winners SAPPHIRE jersey as well as the NERO and BLANCO jersey are available for general purchase. These are JAKROO’s top of the range NOVA model featuring full Italian fabrics and a fit and feel like no other.

Event partner, JAKROO is offering a huge 20% discount for anyone purchasing any of these professional jerseys. Apply the discount code and you’ll be the proud owner of an exclusive, limited edition jersey for only $116 + $15 shipping.

ORDER YOURS TODAY – CLICK THE IMAGE FOR DETAILS OR SEE DETAILS BELOW

Place your order via 2019 G2I APPAREL Store using the store web link:

http://shop.jakroo.com/2019-GTI-APPAREL

1. Sign up for an account
2. Select the item or items you would like
3. Proceed to Checkout
4. Use the code: GRAFTON20
5. Select a payment method

If you don’t know what size to order, click on this link.

Place your order by April 8 for the first production run due to arrive after the April 22.

 

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Great Features of the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic – New and Old! https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/great-features-of-the-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic-new-and-old/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:32:09 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=841 View Article]]> Want to know why the 2019 David Reid Homes Cycle Classic is going to be the best one yet? We have responded to feedback and incorporated some fantastic new ideas for this year as well as retained some of the existing great features. This is a taste of the new features – the women’s des Femmes will have increased prizemoney and a QOM classification, the Cattle Creek climb will be incorporated into the KOM/QOM classification for all categories, there will be great new award jerseys from our new sponsor JAKROO that will incorporate the significant features of the region, increased recognition for Division 2B and Division 3B place getters……

View the article for more new features and great returning features of the G2I

New Features of the 2019 G2I

  • The women’s des Femmes will have increased prizemoney and a QOM classification
  • The Cattle Creek climb will be incorporated into the KOM/QOM classification for all categories
  • There will be great new award jerseys from our new sponsor JAKROO that will incorporate the significant features of the region
  • Increased recognition for Division 2B and Division 3B place getters
  • Multi-cultural festival held in conjunction with the event finish
  • Separate start for the Challenge category riders with their own convoy (pending on entry numbers)
  • Photographers assigned to all Divisions
  • Live race coverage for supporters at the Mount Mitchell Feed Station
  • Live streaming of the event via National Road Series Facebook and via Kayo and FOX SPORTS

What Great Features will be back?

  • The ‘JAKROO Guardian Angels’ will return to support riders getting to the finish under the time-limit
  • All-inclusive categories that open the event up to all riders willing to take on the challenge of the event
  • Medallions for all finishers
  • Team classification across all the categories
  • Live radio coverage of all the categories on Sta FM
  • Mobile water available between the Gibraltar Range and the Mount Mitchell Feed Station
  • All the climbs that signify the event including the infamous Gibraltar Range
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Regional Australia Bank Return as Naming Rights Sponsor for the Women’s ‘des Femmes’ Category https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/regional-australia-bank-return-as-naming-rights-sponsor-for-the-womens-des-femmes-category/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 04:44:54 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=837 View Article]]> We are pleased to announce that the Regional Australia Bank are returning for a third year as Naming Rights Sponsor for the Grafton to Inverell ‘des Femmes’, ensuring that women have their own race category. The Regional Australia Bank are proud to encourage equality and diversity in such a prestigious regional cycling event which is unique in enabling women to race the full 228km distance.

 

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Welcoming JAKROO – Partner and Official Clothing Provider for G2I 2019 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/welcoming-jakroo-supporter-and-clothing-provider-for-g2i-2019/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 01:18:39 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=813 View Article]]> We would like to welcome JAKROO as our new David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic partner and official clothing provider in 2019. JAKROO specialise in creating full-custom pro design cycling kit. JAKROO Pro Custom is inspired by you and created by them. They offer free full-custom pro design, unlimited logos & colours, 3D review & approval center, a wide selection of products and a 2 week delivery.

JAKROO WEBSITE

 

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2019 G2I Entries Now Open! https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/2019-g2i-entries-now-open/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:21:11 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=794 Entries are now open for the 2019 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic!

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David Reid Homes – Confirmed Major Partner – 2019 Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/david-reid-homes-confirmed-major-partner-2019-grafton-to-inverell-cycle-classic/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:23:10 +0000 https://www.graftontoinverell.com.au/?p=741 We are very pleased to again have David Reid Homes as our major partner for the 2019 David Reid Homes Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. With their support we look forward to staging another great event next May.

 

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