Wal Smith’s famous 50 back for its 76th year

LEFT: THE late, great, Wal Smith, whose blood and cycling families keep his vision alive, with the foundation in his name. RIGHT: RIDERS will flock to Casterton this weekend for the annual Wal’s Weekend of Cycling, including a new sprint leg in the Wal Smith 50, named after another well-known local.

By Kristy McDonald

April 22, 2022 | 3:39 PM

SOME of the country’s best on two wheels will hit Casterton this weekend for the running of the 76th running of the Wal Smith Memorial Casterton 50 and Wal’s Weekend of Cycling.

The 80-kilometre Wal Smith 50 will run over a course starting in Casterton and onto Dunrobin, back to Casterton, onto Digby and return to Casterton and this year will feature three intermediate sprints and the Fred Icke Hill Climb.