Road to the World Tour

The 2026 Hertz ProVelo Super League reaches its conclusion after five intense weeks across Australia, a season shaped by fire warnings, wild weather, crashes, rising stars and the deepest field the league has seen. In this final episode, Matilda Raynolds and Matt Keenan sit down with the newly crowned champions to unpack how they made it to the top.
Sophia Sammons reflects on a season defined by resilience, from ambulance rides in Tasmania to slippery chaos at the Q2, and how she balanced cross country travel, Melbourne time sleep cycles and the pressure of leadership to win the SBS Women's League.
Olympic gold medallist Ollie Bleddyn joins to discuss his selfless teamwork, his rise as one of Australia's most versatile road talents and his ambitions as he heads to Europe.
Matt Wilson, the architect of the league, lifts the curtain on a season that battled fires, storms, medical shortages and last minute reroutes, yet still delivered the most competitive racing to date. Angus Calder wraps the year with his PSL Pulse, sharing the stories and unseen moments that shaped the 2026 narrative.
The Road to the World Tour signs off with a celebration of the riders, teams, volunteers and fans who made the league what it is, and a look ahead to the Australians now heading overseas to chase the next step in their careers.

A huge weekend on the Road to the World Tour as the Hertz ProVelo Super League hit Grafton–Inverell and delivered the most dramatic round of the season. Matilda Raynolds and Matt Keenan break down a defining chapter, starting with Kirsty Watts’ astonishing 100‑kilometre solo victory — a performance that exposed hesitation in the peloton and underlined why the Meridian Bikebug rider is one of the brightest young talents in Australasia.
In the men’s classic, Finlay Walsh announced himself with a mature, brutal win in the fastest Grafton ever recorded, while Team Brennan and CCACHE x BODYWRAP tore into each other in a tactical reversal of the Warny stalemate. Patrick Eddy’s heartbreak, Linden Millar’s breakthrough, and the relentless rise of the under‑23s — including Julian Baudry and Oscar Gallagher all get their moment.
Sunday’s Inverell circuit races added more layers: Keely Bennett’s clutch win, Odette Lynch’s positioning battles, and Patrick Eddy’s cathartic domination after a weekend of frustration. The league tables tighten, with Sophia Sammons and Oliver Bleddyn still leading but under real pressure as fatigue, travel, and form fluctuations start to bite.
Now everything funnels into Queensland. Lakeside Raceway, the Brisbane International Cycle Park, and the brutal Mount May summit finish will decide the season. Sammons, Edwards, Lynch, Polites, Bleddyn, Hone, Walsh, and the under‑23 climbers all arrive with something to prove, and only one weekend left to make their case to the world.
A massive episode full of tactics, talent identification, and the final push toward the world‑tour dream.

The Road to the World Tour heats up as Sophie Edwards storms back into the title fight, Sophia Sammons hangs on under pressure, and Odette Lynch keeps hoovering sprint points. In the men’s league, Oliver Bleddyn looks untouchable, Pat Eddy fires a warning shot, and Will Heffernan delivers the most outrageous finish‑line salute we’ve seen in years. With Grafton–Inverell looming, Matt and Tills unpack who’s rising, who’s cracking, and who’s ready to make the leap to the WorldTour.

The Melbourne to Warrnambool delivered one of the most dramatic editions in years, with the so‑called “doomed” early break refusing to die and Josh Beikoff producing a staggering upset after 267km of grit, patience, and pure refusal to quit. Matilda Raynolds and Matt Keenan unpack how the big teams misread the race, why the smaller squads seized their moment, and what Ollie Stenning will be replaying in his head for weeks.
On the women’s side, Sophie Edwards cemented her status as the Queen of Raglan Parade with a composed, clinical second victory, while Alyssa Polites and Kara Will lit up the race with breakout performances. Rising stars Meg McDonald and Emily Sanders forced their way into the conversation with huge rides that signal massive futures ahead.
Then it’s all eyes on Sydney. The crew break down the wind‑blasted Cronulla crit, the maze‑like Pheasants Nest circuit, and the brutally honest Southern Highlands queen stage that could reshape both GC battles. With under‑19 and under‑17 racing adding even more unpredictability, the Harbor City GP is set to blow the league wide open.
A packed episode full of race craft, rising talent, and the storylines that will define the run home in the Hertz ProVelo Super League.

The Tour of Tasmania delivered chaos, carnage and career‑defining moments. Matt Keenan and Matilda Raynolds break it all down from Ruby Taylor’s breakout double, to Sophia Sammons’ commanding ride, to the wildest Launceston crit in years that flipped the men’s GC on its head. The Tassie block proved once again why it’s the most revealing week in Australian cycling.
Angus Calder drops in with his PSL Pulse from the ground, highlighting the riders who stamped themselves as genuine Road to the WorldTour prospects — including Sophia Sammons, Levi Hone, and the fast‑rising Alec Franzke.
Then the focus shifts to the biggest one‑day race in the country: the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool and the Lochard Energy Women’s Warrnambool Classic. Matt and Matilda unpack the history, the contenders, the storylines, and why this weekend feels like the true grand final of the domestic season.
A huge episode full of talent ID, big performances, and the road ahead for Australia’s next WorldTour stars.