Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Men
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Denmark’s Tobias Andresen claimed a brilliant victory in the 2026 Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, powering to a decisive bunch sprint on the Geelong waterfront. The Decathlon CMA CGM rider outpaced Matthew Brennan and Brady Gilmore from an elite lead group of 17, earning his second win of the season.
After surviving four gruelling ascents of Challambra and navigating relentless attacks, breakaways, crashes, and reshuffles, Andresen positioned himself perfectly for the finale. His strong early‑season form and tactical precision proved decisive, confirming his status as one of the standout performers of 2026.
2026 RESULTS
- Tobias lund ANDRESEN (DCT)
- Matthew BRENNAN (TVL)
- Brady GILMORE (NSN)
Gerry Ryan Best Young Rider
Tobias Lund Andresen (DCT)
King of the Mountain
Santiago Buitrago (TBV)
Mapei Most Combative Rider
Chris Harper (AUS)
WHAT THEY SAY
“We went in with quite an open plan… to now win this race is special.”
Mauro Schmid (Team Jayco AlUla), 2025 winner
“After the finish line, I wasn’t too sure if I had it… we had to wait for multiple confirmations but I’m super happy. I can’t believe it!”
Laurence Pithie (Groupama-FDJ), 2024 winner
“Straight after the finish, I was completely done emotionally and I couldn’t believe it… It’s a WorldTour race – of course there’s the strongest riders of the world here.”
Marius Mayrhofer (Team DSM), 2023 winner
“It’s a very special day for me. I like this race a lot. We really have a team of fighters that want to win. Everywhere we go it’s always about the preparation to win.”
Dries Devenyns (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team), 2020 winner
“I really love the course. That short climb is really spectacular, because it’s short everyone is not afraid to attack. I really want to go back every year.”
Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers), 2019 winner
“To finish my last race in Australia before heading back to Europe with this win, I’m speechless.”
Jay McCarthy (Bors-Hansgrohe), 2018 winner
“It’s nice on the loops, it’s selective, but still a sprint I can win.”
Nikias Arndt (Team DSM), 2017 winner
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