TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TORQUAY & THE SURF COAST:
- Surf Coast Classic – Women
- Surf Coast Classic – Men
GEELONG WATERFRONT:
- GeelongPort Family Ride
GEELONG, BELLARINE & THE SURF COAST:
- TAC People’s Ride
- Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women’s
- Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Men’s
In 2025, the stars of international cycling return to our roads in what is set to be another spectacular showcase of the Geelong, the Bellarine, Surf Coast and The Otways regions to the world.
This inevitably comes with a number of road closures and we appreciate the cooperation and patience of all residents and the local community across all five days of cycling.
Further details on specific traffic conditions can be found below. For any enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 0456 476 606 during business hours.
WEDNESDAY 29 & THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2025
Surf Coast Classic – Women’s Road Race
Lorne, Benwerrin, Pennyroyal, Deans Marsh, Murroon, Whoorel, Winchelsea South, Wurdiboluc, Modewarre, Paraparap, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Jan Juc, Torquay
Wednesday 29 January: 11:00 – 14:30
Following the success of the men’s edition in 2024, The Surf Coast Classic – Women will see the UCI Women’s teams take on a challenging point-to-point course from Lorne to Torquay via an inland route.
Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for this race, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected.
The race start line will be on Mountjoy Parade / Great Ocean Road between William St and Bay St.
Disruption to traffic will be minimal and the Great Ocean Road will remain open after a brief 15-minute hold for the race start between the start line and the Deans Marsh-Lorne Road roundabout.
The race route will take in the towns of Deans Marsh, Whoorel, Bambra, Modewarre, Bells Beach and Jan Juc. Click here for the race route.
The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections including the Great Ocean Road will remain open, except when the race passes by.
The Great Ocean Road will remain open at all times during the Surf Coast Classic to ensure north/south traffic movements through the Surf Coast and Colac regions are maintained.
There will also be closures in Torquay on Anderson St and on The Esplanade at the finish line at Cowrie Rd.
Surf Coast Classic – Men’s Road Race
Lorne, Benwerrin, Pennyroyal, Deans Marsh, Barwon Downs, Forrest, Gerangamete, Yeodene, Whoorel, Winchelsea South, Wurdiboluc, Modewarre, Paraparap, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Jan Juc, Torquay
Thursday 30 January: 11:00 – 14:45
The Surf Coast Classic – Men returns to the Surf Coast and The Otways regions on Thursday 30 January 2025. The Surf Coast Classic is a point-to-point course from Lorne to Torquay via an inland route.
Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for this race, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected.
Disruption to traffic will be minimal and the Great Ocean Road will remain open after a brief 15-minute hold for the race start between the start line and the Deans Marsh-Lorne Road roundabout.
The race route will take in the towns of Deans Marsh, Barwon Downs, Forrest, Yeodene, Whoorel, Bambra, Modewarre, Bells Beach and Jan Juc. Click here for the race route.
The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections including the Great Ocean Road will remain open, except when the race passes by.
The Great Ocean Road will remain open at all times during the Surf Coast Classic to ensure north/south traffic movements through the Surf Coast and Colac regions are maintained.
There will also be closures in Torquay on Anderson St and on The Esplanade at the finish line at Cowrie Rd.
FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2025
Friday 31 January: 17:30 – 18:30
Our annual GeelongPort Family Ride will see hundreds of children aged 4-14 and their families ride on a new and extended 2.0km circuit along the Geelong Waterfront giving the whole family a memorable and safe cycling experience.
The circuit will see Eastern Beach Road between Cunningham Street and Bellerine Street closed, and the northern end of Moorabool Street as well as Ritchie Boulevard.
Please plan alternate travel arrangements during this time.
SATURDAY 1 & SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2025
TAC People’s Ride
Geelong, East Geelong, Breakwater, Marshall, Charlemont, Armstrong Creek, Connewarre, Barwon Heads, Breamlea, Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Paraparap, Moriac, Gnarwarre, Barrabool, Ceres, Highton, Newtown, Manifold Heights, Drumcondra
Saturday 1 February: 07:00 – 14:30
The TAC People’s Ride is an annual recreation ride for the general public to participate in and ride the same roads as the professionals.
As a recreational ride, it is not a race, with cyclists adhering to normal road rules. There will be minor changed traffic conditions in some areas, such as lane closures, reduced speed limits and intersection management to assist the flow of traffic and to ensure the safety of all road users.
Due to the large number of cyclists on the roads during this event, please take extra care when driving.
There may be longer delays than usual on key arterial routes throughout the weekend, so please allow extra travel time. All roads and towns will remain accessible.
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women
Geelong, East Geelong, Newcomb, Moolap, Leopold, Wallington, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Breamlea, Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Paraparap, Moriac, Modewarre, Barrabool, Ceres, Wandana Heights, Highton, Belmont, Newtown, Manifold Heights, Drumcondra, South Geelong
Saturday 1 February: 12:40 – 16:45
In 2025, the Women’s and Men’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races will race in the reverse (clockwise) direction, from the traditional start/finish line on the Geelong waterfront.
The first one-day classic race on the UCI Women’s WorldTour, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women will see the peloton depart Geelong waterfront, east towards Wallington-Ocean Grove and then south towards Barwon Heads. They’ll follow the coast along Thirteenth Beach and via Torquay make their way towards Bells Beach. After Bells, the riders head northward through the Bellarine Peninsula and back to Geelong for 1.5 laps of the city via Highton.
The Geelong Loop has been extended and now captures Eastern Park Circuit (Botanic Gardens) and Malop Street.
Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for these races, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected.
All towns will remain open and accessible including Moriac, Torquay, Barwon Heads and, Ocean Grove with the exception of when the race passes through.
The course roads must be free of traffic as the race approaches. Therefore, vehicle access on the busier course roads on the Geelong Circuit will be restricted to local access only, with the exception of when the race comes through. All other traffic will be directed to use alternate routes or side roads.
The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections remain open, except when the race passes by.
Latrobe Terrace (Princes Highway) in Geelong and the Geelong Ring Road will remain open at all times during the weekend to ensure north/south traffic movements through the City of Greater Geelong are maintained.
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Men
Geelong, East Geelong, Newcomb, Moolap, Leopold, Wallington, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Breamlea, Torquay, Jan Juc, Bells Beach, Paraparap, Moriac, Modewarre, Barrabool, Ceres, Wandana Heights, Highton, Belmont, Newtown, Manifold Heights, Drumcondra, South Geelong
Sunday 2 February: 11:10 – 16:00
In 2025, the Women’s and Men’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races will race in the reverse (clockwise) direction, from the traditional start/finish line on the Geelong waterfront.
The first one-day classic race on the UCI Women’s WorldTour, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women will see the peloton depart Geelong waterfront, east towards Wallington-Ocean Grove and then south towards Barwon Heads. They’ll follow the coast along Thirteenth Beach and via Torquay make their way towards Bells Beach. After Bells, the riders head northward through the Bellarine Peninsula and back to Geelong for 1.5 laps of the city via Highton.
The Geelong Loop has been extended and now captures Eastern Park Circuit (Botanic Gardens) and Malop Street.
Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for these races, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected.
All towns will remain open and accessible including Moriac, Torquay, Barwon Heads and, Ocean Grove with the exception of when the race passes through.
The course roads must be free of traffic as the race approaches. Therefore, vehicle access on the busier course roads on the Geelong Circuit will be restricted to local access only, with the exception of when the race comes through. All other traffic will be directed to use alternate routes or side roads.
The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections remain open, except when the race passes by.
Latrobe Terrace (Princes Highway) in Geelong and the Geelong Ring Road will remain open at all times during the weekend to ensure north/south traffic movements through the City of Greater Geelong are maintained.
ROLLING & FIXED ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING PROCEDURES
The rolling road closure is expected to pass through the course within 15-20 minutes. This will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the event comes through. All major intersections will remain open, except when the race passes.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the event via existing footpaths. Where roads are closed for short periods, access across roads will be via marshalled course crossing points.
It is advised to allow extra travel time on event days in case you experience short delays whilst travelling near the course.
If you are travelling along a course road as a rolling road closure comes through, you will be stopped by the lead police vehicle and asked to park in a safe area on the side of the road. Once the race has passed the rear police car will inform you that it is safe for you to move off.
There will be restricted parking on any road which the course travels along. To assist, please ensure you park your car either on a driveway if available or on a side street off the course.
FURTHER TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Public Transport
We are currently working with PTV to minimise disruptions. These will be posted here as soon as available.
For full details on disruptions, please visit the PTV website here.
Emergency Access
Emergency access will be maintained at all times. In an emergency please call 000.
Volunteer
Want to be part of the action? SIGN UP AND VOLUNTEER TODAY!
With plenty of course and field-of-play marshal positions available across the five days, there’s bound to be an exciting role not too far from you. Click here for more info.
Contact
If you have any questions about how the changed traffic conditions may affect you once you have read through this information, please either email us at [email protected] or phone us on 0456 479 606.