Greatness returns to Victoria as the iconic Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race sets its sights on a new summer slot.
Ten years since the inaugural edition in 2015, the world-class one-day classic cycling event will take place over the February 1 – February 2 weekend along the Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.
Set in front of a scenic backdrop and in the summer sunshine, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is the premier weekend to enjoy the array of activities and experiences on offer across the regions.
Presented by Visit Victoria, the UCI WorldTour Elite Men’s and Women’s races will again deliver action-packed cycling, headlined by the renowned Challambra climb.
The TAC People’s Ride will also return on Saturday 1 February – seeing thousands of cyclists ride on the same roads before the professionals.
With Live Sites, partner activations, viewing locations and fun for all ages on offer across the weekend – it’ll be the must-attend event in regional Victoria.
Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans said:
“It’s been 10 years since the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, and I get more excited for each edition.
“I can’t wait to spend the first weekend of February with fans and locals lining the streets, watching the world’s best cyclists take on the roads I call home.”
Since the inaugural event in 2015, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has grown into a must-see spectacle on Australia’s cycling calendar, with this year’s event drawing more than 140,000 people to the region.
In the event’s ongoing commitment to gender equality, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race continues to offer equal prizemoney for elite women and men.