The Bay Classic Series (currently running as the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic) is a road cycling race held in and around Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, Australia. The race consists of both a men's and a women's competition over five stages.
The men's stages are approximately one hour criteriums (45 minutes plus 10 laps) with three sprints at 15 minute intervals. The women's stages are approximately 45 minute criteriums (30 minutes plus 10 laps) with two sprints at 15 minute intervals. Points are awarded to the first 10 riders at the finish (12, 10, 8 to 1). Additional points are awarded in the intermediate sprints to the first three places (3, 2 & 1 points) towards a separate sprint classification. A team classification is calculated from the points of the highest ranked three riders in each team of five.
Many world class riders have previously ridden in the "Bay Classic Series" including Graeme Brown, Robbie McEwen, Mark Renshaw, Baden Cooke and Chris Sutton.
Read more about Bay Classic Series: Past Winners
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