2021 road calendar COVID-19 cancellations

The peloton enjoy some coastal views during the 2020 women’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
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The regular news of road race cancellations that started with the COVID-19 pandemic early last year has extended into 2021 as, despite the emergence of vaccines, the health crisis is far from over. 

Infection rates continue to rise and new strains have emerged so measures to try and control the spread - from travel limitations to shutdowns - continue to have a significant impact on life in general and sport hasn’t been any exception.

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