TIME TO RIDE!
Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Returns in 2026!
Get ready for a thrilling week of cycling in Geelong and across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula! The UCI WorldTour Elite Men’s and Women’s races will feature on Saturday, 31 January and Sunday, 1 February 2026. The elite riders will kick start the action midweek in the Men’s and Women’s Surf Coast Classic races taking in the best of Torquay and surrounds.
Join the fun with family and friends on Friday 30 January in the GeelongPort Family Ride. welcoming riders of all ages. The TAC People’s Ride offers cycling enthusiasts an opportunity to ride on the scenic coastal roads of Barwon Heads, Thirteenth Beach and Torquay.
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| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 29 Jan | Cadel's Criterium | 1:00pm – 4:00pm* | Eastern Gardens, Geelong |
| Friday 30 Jan | GeelongPort Family Ride | 5.30pm – 7:00pm | Geelong Waterfront |
| Saturday 31 Jan | TAC People's Ride Long Course | 7.00am – 2:30pm* | Geelong start/finish |
| TAC People’s Ride Short Course | 7.30am – 11:15am* | ||
| Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race - Women | 12.40pm – 4:30pm* | ||
| Sunday 1 Feb | Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race - Men | 11.10am – 3:30pm* | Geelong start/finish |
*Finish times are approximate
Elite Races
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Stunning scenery for days
Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast regions are a haven for food, entertainment and culture. With so much to see and do beyong the bike, hit the links below to see what you can discover in this special part of the world.
Geelong
Geelong and the Bellarine combine charming coastal villages with a lively and evolving waterfront precinct. The must-see region transforms into a cycling mecca each year in late January.
The Great Ocean Road
Home to the towering 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks, pristine rainforest, gourmet food trails and an abundance of native wildlife. In this part of the world, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures – from cycling, bushwalking, surfing, mountain biking and much more.
Barwon Heads and the Bellarine
Cadel’s Australian home base, Barwon Heads, famously painted itself yellow when he won the 2011 Tour de France! Here, you can soak up the coastal scenery all year round, there’s a beach for every occasion and three of Australia’s Top 50 public access courses.
Torquay and Bells Beach
This is the surfing capital of Australia and home to the longest running surf competition in the world, the Rip Curl Pro. Whether you’re chasing big swell or splashing about with the family at the more protected front beach, there’s water activities aplenty in Torquay.
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