Celebrating 100 Years
1924 - 2024
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER CYCLING CLUB DEVELOPING WORLD CLASS TALENT WHILE SUPPORTING ALL LEVELS OF CLUB RACING, SOCIAL EVENTS AND RIDER EDUCATION
The Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club (CCCC) is one of the largest and most active cycling clubs in Australia, known for its inclusive and supportive environment catering to various ages, skills and abilities, it has a rich history dating back to its formation in 1924.
Our club has over 500 members including World, Olympic, National and State Champions and offers a variety of cycling activities including a range of road and track races throughout the year. This includes criterium racing, which is very popular and typically held at Sandown Raceway and other local venues. We also organize road races and time trials as well as social rides and events that foster a strong sense of community. The club is also involved in hosting and participating in several major cycling events in Victoria. These events attract riders from across the state and contribute to the vibrant cycling culture in the region.
The club is dedicated to the development of its cyclists offering top level training sessions and coaching programs, utilising excellent cycling facilities, including both road and state of the art cycling venues. The high level focus on training includes a women’s academy and support for Juniors, Women, Men, Masters, U23 and Elite riders to set the standard for Club Cycling.
The Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club offers various membership options catering to different types of riders, from juniors to elite athletes, and social members. Membership provides access to club events, races, and training sessions, along with a range of other other benefits.
About Our Club
Our History
Originally known as the Carnegie Amateur Cycling club, the club traces its history back over 100 years. Early races were typically handicap races over 10–60-mile road courses, often starting at the Rosstown Hotel before making their way along Dandenong Road.
During the 1950s, Carnegie track racing, held at its local track Packer Park, drew crowds of up to 4000 spectators watching some of Australia’s best amateur and professional riders The quality of Carnegie’s track racing was a key driver behind the push by the NSW Cycling Union to move the 1956 Melbourne Olympics Track Cycling programme to the Carnegie velodrome after delays in the resurfacing of the Olympic Park Velodrome Although the push did not succeed – the Olympic Track program was held at Olympic Park – subsequent issues with the Olympic Track created a second push to move the Australian Titles (to be held after the Olympics) to the Carnegie Velodrome.Club logo circa 1980
The club also played a big part in the local community, in particular through its support for the Oakleigh Carnival.Around this time, the club formalised the first incarnation of its junior program recorded in 1931after early success in the Victoria Club Premierships. At the same time, Carnegie’s senior team also won major races.
Carnegie’s track racing program become even more popular during the 1960s and 70’s with the Caulfield Cup on Wheels being the leading race for amateur cyclists in Melbourne often being held on the same night as the Melbourne Cup on Wheels, an equivalent race for professional cyclists.
In 1984, Carnegie Amateurs Cycling Club merged with Brighton-South Caulfield Professional Cyclists Association to form Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club.