The megastars of UCI WorldTour Cycling will return in 2025!

Inspired by Europe’s prestigious one-day classics, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is the first of its kind in Australia, and attracts the world’s best cyclists to our shores.

Take in the unique buzz of a UCI WorldTour cycling event with an abundance of opportunity to have front row viewing – for free – get ready to be impressed!

Twilight Elite Women’s Criterium - Wednesday 22 January (Geelong Eastern Park)

Elite Men’s Race (UCI 1.1) - Thursday 23 January (Surf Coast & The Otways)

Starts in Lorne at 11.00am with 100 pro-cyclists expected to reach the finish on the Torquay Esplanade between 2.40pm and 3.00pm. The race passes through the towns of Deans Marsh, Modewarre, Bells Beach and Jan Juc.

Geelong Port Family Ride - Friday 24 January at 6pm (Geelong)

TAC People’s Ride - Saturday 25 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

Starts in Geelong at 7:00am with riders expected to pass though Torquay and Bells Beach between 8.20am and 10.50am and Moriac between 8.45am and 12.20pm.

Deakin University Elite Women’s Road Race - Saturday 25 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)
Starts in Geelong at 12:35pm with riders expected to pass through Bells Beach and Torquay between 1.45pm and 2:25pm.

Elite Men’s Race (UCI WorldTour) - Sunday 26 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

Starts in Geelong at 11:10am with riders expected to pass through Bells Beach and Torquay between 12:15pm and 12:50pm.

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For course and other information, to register for the Family or People's ride head to: