How long are Masters criteriums and time trials?
Rule- Australia
- AusCycling
- Masters racing
- Road and track
- Ages 30+
- 2026
- Technical Regulations 2026
- Riders
The 2026 Road Technical Regulations (Table 1) set these maximums for Masters, men and women alike:
| Masters category | Criterium | Time trial |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 to 5 (ages 30 to 54) | 40 minutes + 3 laps | 20km |
| Category 6 and above (ages 55 and over) | 30 minutes + 3 laps | 20km |
A criterium is a circuit race on a circuit of not less than 800m and not more than 3km, with a minimum width of 6 metres, and the course must be closed to all traffic except authorised race vehicles. For non-championship criteriums, the road race distance is the maximum.
Source: 2026 AusCycling Road Technical Regulations (1.01.04, 2.03.01).
Added 24 Oct 2026