Friday

Criterium - 10th January

Plan Your VisitRoadNats Spectator Guide

What’s on

  • Criterium races all day. Elite races start from 4:00pm. 
  • AusBike Free Family Ride: bring your bikes, join the fun, ride on closed roads 
  • GWM Cannon Club: take a moment to relax with a massage or a bush drink. We’ve chucked more style and rugged relaxation into this space for your enjoyment. 
  • Expo: browse the stalls of leading cycling retailers, from local brands to global names. You might just find something you like. 

Best vantage points

  • Francis St: the start and finish straight will be roaring with atmosphere. 
  • GWM Cannon Club, Northbridge Piazza: follow the action on the big screen, then turn around and see the riders sweep through the corner at dizzying speeds. 
  • Go for a walk: escape the crowds and find a different angle by taking a stroll around the 1.2km circuit. 

Food and Drink

For the best experience, head into one of the Hahn Official Clubhouse Venues along the course. You’ll be able to watch the race live while grabbing a meal and a cold beverage: 

  • An Sibin

Catch all the action plus take advantage of a special burger and drink RoadNats offer in venue.

  • Holey Moley Golf Club - Northbridge

For a bit of fun between races, drop into Holey Moley on Lake Street for a fun round of mini golf, a cold beverage and discounted Chicken or Cauliflower Taco’s all day!

  • Johnny Fox’s

While you’re watching the race be sure to drop into Johnny Fox's on James Street and enjoy a cold drink and a delicious roast beef baguette!

  • The Mustang Bar

Experience one of Perth’s iconic live entertainment venues on Lake St and enjoy a burger and ice cold beverage. As the racing winds down, the dancefloor winds up! Dust off your dancing shoes and make a night of it!

  • Northbridge Brewing Company

Pull up a seat at one of the best vantage spots of the day, Northbridge Brewing Company, located next to the Northbridge Piazza in the heart of the action and enjoy a cool beverage and Burger while you watch the race!

  • Sir Henry's

Catch all the action plus take advantage of a special burger and drink RoadNats offer in venue.

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How to get there

  • Public transport: Northbridge is a 300m walk from Perth Station and Perth Busport. Check the JourneyPlanner for accurate timetables.
  • With road closures and limited parking, driving is not recommended. Please abide by all parking signage and restrictions, towing may apply. 

Location

Hot tip: A criterium is a short race, often on a technical circuit with lots of corners. Watch the speed ramp up in the last few laps when riders fight for position, readying to sprint out of the final corner. 

The Event

  • Time Trials - 8 & 9 January

    Bold Park & Perth High Performance Centre

  • Road Races - 11 January

    Kings Park & Perth CBD

  • Steadyrack Gran Fondo & Road Races - 12 January

    Kings Park & Perth CBD

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