GEELONGPORT FAMILY RIDE
2026 INFO
Date: Friday 30 January 2026
Times: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Start & Finish Location: Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
Free T-Shirts: GeelongPort are providing a free Family Ride T-shirt to all riders!
Format: Free Recreational Family Ride (Registration required)
Course: 2km circuit
Bike Requirements: Whether it’s on balance bikes, training wheel bikes or other kid-friendly modes of transport, this event is for all ages and abilities!
Minimum Age: The minimum age for a rider is 3 years on event day (riding under their own power). Passengers can be younger than 3 years of age, and the adult who is riding needs to register.
2026 COURSE
Join in the fun as hundreds of young riders and their families take to the very same finishing straight as the pros – passing the iconic Geelong waterfront and under the finishing gantry.
Closed to traffic, the flat, safe circuit provides the perfect opportunity for the next generation of cycling enthusiasts to test their two-wheel prowess, before celebrating at the Steampacket Gardens Velo Village.
STYLE YOUR RIDE
Hendry’s Cycles hosted a free ‘style your ride’ activation during the GeelongPort Family Ride for all kids in attendance, as well as providing mechanical support.
“It’s a fantastic element of the festival of cycling in Geelong – something the whole family can get involved with. I have four kids and we’ll be on the circuit Friday afternoon, enjoying it with over 1000 other kids and families!”
GEELONGPORT
| The GeelongPort Family Ride brings the joy of cycling to the heart of the community, offering a fun, free, and inclusive experience for families of all ages and abilities.
As naming rights partner, GeelongPort plays a vital role in making this event accessible and memorable. Their support helps create a safe, welcoming space where kids and parents can ride together along a closed 2km waterfront circuit—passing under the same finish gantry as the pros and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. GeelongPort’s commitment to community wellbeing and active lifestyles is at the core of this partnership. By encouraging young riders and their families to get involved, they’re helping to build healthy habits and lifelong memories—one ride at a time. From balance bikes to training wheels, the Family Ride is a celebration of movement, connection, and the simple joy of being on two wheels. |