Cootamundra Annual Classic

Cootamundra Annual Classic
Race details
DateAugust
RegionNew South Wales, Australia
Nickname(s)Coota Annual, Coota Classic
DisciplineRoad
CompetitionState Open
TypeRoad Handicap
OrganiserCootamundra Cycling Club
History
First edition1955 (1955)
Editions55
First winner Jim Bundy (AUS)
Most wins Garry Crowe (AUS) 3 wins
Most recent Aaron Donnelly (AUS) (2012)

The Cootamundra Annual Classic, also known as the Coota Classic or Coota Annual is a bicycle handicap race starting and finishing in the New South Wales town of Cootamundra. First run in 1955, the race is traditionally held on the last weekend in August. Today it is one of the oldest open road races in New South Wales.