SURF COAST CLASSICS CANCELLED DUE TO BUSHFIRE CONDITIONS
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GEELONG - BARWON HEADS - TORQUAY
28 JAN –
1 FEB 2026

SURF COAST CLASSIC - MEN

Thursday 29 January 2026 - 10:00am to 2:17pm*

The Surf Coast Classic Women’s and Men’s races scheduled for Wednesday 28 January and Thursday 29 January will not proceed due to the evolving bushfire and weather situation in the Great Ocean Road region.

Held mid-week, the Men’s Surf Coast Classic is a fast-paced race that starts and ends in Torquay, offering a mix of coastal beauty and tactical racing. In 2025, Tobias Lund Andresen took the win in a thrilling sprint finish. The route includes a challenging inland climb and a high-speed run into Torquay, making it a favourite for sprinters and breakaway specialists alike.

For all the details and to plan your visit, view our spectator guide.

*Finish times are approximate.

In 2025, Dane Tobias Lund Andresen took home the title after a powerful sprint finish performance.

2025 RESULTS

  1. Tobias Lund Andresen (TPP)
  2. Samuel Welsford (RBH)
  3. Tim Torn Teutenberg (LTK)

Full Results

Race Report

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The 2026 Course – 174.4km

Due to current weather conditions, the race will now start and finish in Torquay, delivering a spectacular coastal and hinterland showcase. From Torquay, the peloton heads south to the iconic Bells Beach, before turning inland through Moriac for a challenging loop that will test both strength and tactics. Riders then return to Torquay for a fast‑paced, high‑energy finish by the sea.

WHAT THEY SAY

“Before the season started, I said I want to win a one-day race and that’s already crossed off… it means a lot to me.”

Tobias Lund Andresen (Team Picnic PostNL), 2025 winner

“An incredible and breathtaking view throughout the course, team tactics will not only focus on grabbing the victory, but also on winning the maximum points possible which is sure to make for a thrilling finish.”

Race Director, Scott Sunderland

“The mid-week races will challenge the best riders in the world, while providing a glorious backdrop for spectators, showcasing our Surf Coast to riders and fans from across Victoria, interstate and the world.”

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos

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