Watch Australia's best cyclists take on the world

Watch Australia's top cyclists take it to the best in the world around the rolling roads and vistas of Yorkshire, England this weekend live on SBS On Demand and SBS Viceland.

Michael Matthews (L) and Amanda Spratt (R) shape as Australia's main chances in the road race at the world championships Source: Getty

Michael Matthews and Amanda Spratt headline Australia's strong men's and women's teams at the UCI Road World Championships, the most prestigious event on the annual pro cycling calendar. 

Both 2017 Tour de France green jersey winner Matthews and last year's road worlds silver medallist, Spratt carry excellent form into a dynamic and exciting weekend of racing featuring the world's best.  

The Under 23 men kick off proceedings Friday night, with Australia's Kaden Groves also leading an impressive team. 

At stake in each race is the coveted rainbow jersey, cycling's ultimate accolade.

Cheer on our Aussies live via SBS On Demand / Cycling Central website and on SBS Viceland.

How to watch the 2019 Road World Championships

Friday 27 September live from 11pm AEST

Under 23 Men's Road Race - Doncaster to Harrogate (187km)

Streaming via SBS On Demand and the Cycling Central website

Featuring Australian riders: Kaden Groves, Samuel Jenner, Liam Magennis, Harry Sweeney, Nicholas White

Saturday 28 September live from 8.40pm AEST 

Women's Road Race - Bradford to Harrogate (149km) 

Streaming live via SBS On Demand and the Cycling Central website from 8.40pm AEST 

Live on SBS Viceland from 10.45pm AEST 

Featuring Australian riders:  Amanda Spratt, Brodie Chapman, Tiffany Cromwell, Lucy Kennedy, Lauren Kitchen, Chloe Hosking, and Jessica Allen

Sunday 29 September live from 5.30pm AEST 

Men's Road Race - Leeds to Harrogate (285km) 

Streaming live via SBS On Demand and the Cycling Central website from 5.30pm AEST 

Live on SBS Viceland from 10.55pm AEST 

Featuring Australian riders:  Michael Matthews, Simon Clarke, Rohan Dennis, Jack Haig, Mitchell Docker, Luke Durbridge, Nathan Haas, Rory Sutherland 

For more in-depth analysis/review of the races this weekend:

Catch up with the races and the memorable moments from the 2019 road worlds you might've missed here.