What happens when Masters categories are combined in one race?

When Masters categories are combined at a Masters competition, the maximum distance for the younger category applies. This automatically exempts the older category's riders from their own lower maximum.

At Masters road and track championships, if categories have to be combined to run at the same time, separate medals are still allocated. If a Commissaire withdraws a rider, the rider is still placed in the results (track) or medals are awarded according to their placing at the time of removal.

Events below State or Territory level may also modify categories to meet the requirements and size of the event, at the event organiser's discretion, as long as the changes align with the AusCycling Junior/Riding Up Policy.

Source: 2026 AusCycling Road Technical Regulations (1.01.04 and 3.00) and General Technical Regulations (8.00.06).