The inaugural Kyogle Classic has wrapped up after a huge first edition, with riders taking on the gravel roads, climbs and spectacular landscapes surrounding Kyogle in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.

The first running of the event brought riders to Kyogle for two course options, headlined by the challenging 110km course alongside a more accessible 46km option.

Feedback following the race was overwhelmingly positive, with riders describing the course as hard but rewarding and praising the terrain, scenery and sense of adventure throughout the day.

At the front of the field, Troy Herfoss set the benchmark for the Kyogle Classic with an impressive winning time of 4:04:55.

Richie Leech finished second in 4:10:17, with Christophe Manchon third in 4:12:02.

Storm Graham continued an outstanding gravel season by winning the women's race in 4:24:47 and finishing sixth outright. Jessica Pratt was second in 5:05:33, with Anna Tovey third in 5:27:13.

The 46km course also proved a success, providing a shorter and more accessible option while retaining the character of the event. The positive response has reinforced plans to continue offering multiple distances at Kyogle and has prompted Wild&Co to introduce a shorter option at the Sunday Creek Classic in 2027.

The event was supported by Lifecycles and the team from Factor Bikes, who joined riders in Kyogle for the inaugural weekend and helped make the first edition possible.

Wild&Co also thanked the Kyogle community, Kyogle Showgrounds, Kyogle Council and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for their support in bringing the new event to the region.

The weekend also demonstrated the strength of the gravel community following an accident involving rider Greg. A number of competitors stopped during their own races to provide assistance, and Greg has since passed on his thanks to everyone who stopped and helped at the scene.

For Wild&Co, the inaugural event confirmed what attracted the team to Kyogle in the first place: a landscape ideally suited to a challenging gravel event, with quiet roads, big climbs, beautiful country and plenty of adventure.

The Kyogle Classic will return in 2027, with dates and further details to be announced.