Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women
2024 Race Results
- Rosita Reijnhout (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
- Dominika Włodarczyk (UAE Team ADQ)
- Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ-SUEZ)
- Ruth Edwards (Human Powered Health)
- Grace Brown (FDJ-SUEZ)
Gerry Ryan Best Young Rider
Rosita Reijnhout (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
Shimano Queen of the Mountain
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ-SUEZ)
Mapei Sprint Classification
Nienke Veenhoven (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)
Report: Click here for the 2024 race report
Results: Click here for full results
Replay: Click to watch the 2024 race replay
2025 COURSE MAP
From the picturesque Geelong waterfront to the heat of the Surf Coast, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women’s course features the iconic Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road and the celebrated Challambra Climb.
After the climb, a tactical sprint to the Geelong waterfront will crown our race champion.
What they say
“When I was at the finish, I asked everyone – ‘Did I win? Did I win?’ – I’m really happy and I still don’t believe it… I really like to race and it’s beautiful around here.”
Rosita Reijnhout (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), 2024 winner
“This is a really good course for Zwift racers I think. Effort, rest and then go again… I knew this course suited me and that there was a chance, but I didn’t expect this!”
Loes Adegeest (FDJ–Suez), 2023 winner
“It’s amazing, I still can’t believe it. I’ve just won my first WorldTour race and I’m now in this jersey!”
Liane Lippert (Team DSM), 2020 winner
“I decided to risk all or nothing and it worked out. I’m very happy with the victory.”
Arlenis Sierra (Movistar Team), 2019 winner
“It’s the first race I’ve targeted and won. I was really nervous I’d get jumped from behind, but I tried to channel Caleb Ewan and put my head down low.”
Chloe Hosking (Trek–Segafredo), 2018 winner
“The skill, endurance and attitude of these female athletes is truly inspirational.”
Professor Iain Martin – Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University
“Staging Men’s and Women’s UCI WorldTour events will attract a stronger field of elite teams and riders.”
Tracey Gaudry, President of the UCI Women’s Commission, UCI Oceania Federation and CEO of Respect Victoria
2025 COURSE DESCRIPTION
From Geelong out to the Bellarine and Barwon Heads
From the traditional start/finish line at Steampacket Gardens, the peloton will head east to Curlewis, then turn southward past Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve – one of Victoria’s most significant wetland areas and one of the largest estuaries in the state.
Flat and fast, the peloton will pass through Ocean Grove, race across the Barwon Heads Bridge and through Cadel’s home base of Barwon Heads.
Hugging the picturesque Thirteenth Beach coastline – where crosswinds are expected to pick up – the race continues towards Torquay.
Torquay and the Surf Coast
In the bustling township of Torquay, the riders will take centre stage, charging along The Esplanade with crowds expected to gather. The beach at Torquay has long been a much-loved escape for Melbournians and visitors from around the world.
Turning up Bell Street, the riders will travel along the back of Jan Juc westward.
The descent past the world-renowned Bells Beach will be matched by a steep climb up and away from the cliffs. From there, the peloton will begin a steady uphill trajectory northward to the small township of Moriac.
The climb from Moriac to Barrabool
Heading inland from the coast, the riders will turn sharply at the Moriac General Store as they continue their steady climb to Barrabool.
These tranquil countryside roads could represent a strategic location to apply pressure to the peloton as the race nears the halfway point.
Peaking at 188m above sea level, the race will turn east at Gnarwarre Road, with the race headed toward the historic township of Ceres, and back into Geelong city.
Challambra Crescent Climb
The arrival back into Geelong signals the start of four 21km circuits for the elite men. an arrival onto the finishing circuits, but with a gruelling 68km still to travel.
Descending from Wandana Heights, the peloton will make the quick turn onto Barwon Boulevard before the river and begin the infamous climb up Challambra Crescent.
The ascent first made famous at the 2010 UCI Road World Championships will once again play a pivotal role in the race. 1km from the Barwon Boulevard roundabout to the top, riders will climb 87m at an average gradient of 8.7%, peaking at an eye-watering 11% in the final section.
Each summit marks the opportunity to capture points for the coveted KOM title. The roar of the crowd and the electric atmosphere on the hill will have fans in a frenzy – This is one spectator point not to be missed!
