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Organisers of next year’s UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong have described as ‘disappointing’ Lateral Events’ announcement to cancel L’Etape Australia due to Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to ‘discourage’ the event from being held on public roads in the Shoalhaven, one of three local Government areas spanning the race route. CEO of the 2022 UCI …

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The 2022 UCI Road World Championships are a landmark event for Wollongong presenting a major opportunity to showcase the region, develop the sport and attract a new generation of cyclists. Long after the excitement of the Championships has passed, its success will be judged by the legacy it leaves for our future. The Local Organising …

Wollongong 2022 Legacy Partner Program: Round 2 Read More »

Wollongong has ridden into rarefied company, becoming the only city in the Southern Hemisphere to be awarded the prestigious UCI Bike City Label status. Announced by the world governing body for cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), in Switzerland overnight, Wollongong joins 14 global cities or regions previously granted the prestigious moniker since it relaunched …

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Following a global search, Wollongong 2022 Limited has appointed Sally Heading as Head of Event Services and Operations for the 2022 UCI World Road Championships in Wollongong. A highly respected senior manager of international cycling events and with a background in tourism, Ms Heading brings to the role more than 10 years of hands-on experience …

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Wollongong 2022 welcomes council commitment to cycling infrastructure Wollongong 2022 Ltd, which will deliver the 2022 UCI Road World Cycling Championships in Wollongong, has welcomed the announcement of a long-term cycling strategy for the city. CEO Stu Taggart said Wollongong City Council’s adoption of the Cycling Strategy 2030 following support from both residents and business …

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The team tasked with delivering the 2022 UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong is moving into top gear, two years out from the eight-day festival of cycling. Following the recent appointment of CEO Stu Taggart, Wollongong 2022 Ltd is ramping up the development of its operational roadmap for key activities leading up to the championships. …

Changing gears: Operational pace increases two years out from the 2022 UCI Road World Championships Read More »

Wollongong 2022 Limited, the Cycling Australia subsidiary responsible for delivery of the 2022 UCI World Road Championships in Wollongong, today announced the appointment of Stu Taggart as their Chief Executive Officer, following a wide-ranging search for candidates with experience in major sporting events with an international focus. Stu has over 20 years’ experience in the …

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