Next year's event will be held over over three days - Friday to Sunday - from March 12-14.

The hill climb will be held at Mount Panorama at twilight on the Friday, the criterium will be run on the Saturday and the main 100 kilometre B2B race will be run on Sunday.

Bathurst Cycling Classic ambassador Mark Renshaw said it's exciting that the event will go ahead next year, however, amid a limit on registration due to current NSW Health advice.

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"It's certainly something to look forward to," he said.

"I think the Bathurst Cycling Classic was one of the last events to be held before we saw some complications from COVID-19. The day after the B2B, they started scraping events.

"To have the dates confirmed, it's really exciting. I know the council have worked hard to make sure it'll go ahead, all be with reduced numbers.

"It's still a great chance for local businesses and I'm sure a majority of riders will be from the Western region and Bathurst."

The new 100 kilometre course that was introduced at last year's event has been retained.

"People should have a better feeling for it," Mr Renshaw said.

"It's still a difficult course but I think riders will be excited to come back and try their time and see where they're at compared to last year's event."

Mr Renshaw said the event should provide a good boost for the local community.

"It's great for local businesses, great for local people," he said.

"I know there's a lot of people in Sydney, eager to get out and come up to the region.

"It's a beautiful time of year and there's a few events slated around that time for cycling, so it'll be a busy period."

Last year's 100 kilometre long course event was won by Sam Hill, while Emily Watts won the women's event.

For more information on the classic, visit www.bathurstcyclingclassic.com.au.