Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2027: Save the Date!
27th – 31st January 2027
Experience the energy, excitement and coastal beauty of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in 2027! Set against Victoria’s stunning Surf Coast and Geelong region, this five-day festival of cycling brings together world-class racing and unforgettable community experiences.
The action kicks off with the Surf Coast Classic, leading into the elite women’s and men’s races, where the world’s best riders take on challenging coastal routes and thrilling circuits through Geelong and the Surf Coast.
Be part of the action. Ride the course in the TAC People’s Ride and experience these iconic roads for yourself, or bring the whole family along for the GeelongPort Family Ride, a fun, welcoming way for all ages to get involved.
From roadside crowds to riders on course, the event captures the spirit of summer, a vibrant celebration of cycling, community and the spectacular Great Ocean Road.
Elite Races
Rides for Everyone
Stunning scenery for days
Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast regions are a haven for food, entertainment and culture. With so much to see and do beyong the bike, hit the links below to see what you can discover in this special part of the world.
Geelong
Geelong and the Bellarine combine charming coastal villages with a lively and evolving waterfront precinct. The must-see region transforms into a cycling mecca each year in late January.
The Great Ocean Road
Home to the towering 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks, pristine rainforest, gourmet food trails and an abundance of native wildlife. In this part of the world, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures – from cycling, bushwalking, surfing, mountain biking and much more.
Barwon Heads and the Bellarine
Cadel’s Australian home base, Barwon Heads, famously painted itself yellow when he won the 2011 Tour de France! Here, you can soak up the coastal scenery all year round, there’s a beach for every occasion and three of Australia’s Top 50 public access courses.
Torquay and Bells Beach
This is the surfing capital of Australia and home to the longest running surf competition in the world, the Rip Curl Pro. Whether you’re chasing big swell or splashing about with the family at the more protected front beach, there’s water activities aplenty in Torquay.
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