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24–28
JAN 2024

GEELONG CLASSIC

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Fast and furious street racing returned to the Geelong Waterfront in 2024, with the women’s Geelong Classic criterium race kicking off a five-day festival of cycling.

Sofia Bertizzolo (UAE Team ADQ) claimed the honours in the inaugural edition, in a downhill sprint finish ahead of Georgia Baker (LIV AlUla Jayco) and Francesca Barale (Team DSM – Firmenich Post NL).

Report: Click here to read the race report

Results: Click here for 2024 Geelong Classic Results

The 2024 Course – 50km (25 laps)

2024 Course

The criterium racing format saw the women race 25 laps of a 2km circuit around the Geelong Botanical Gardens and Waterfront.

The twilight race saw a small climb each lap that made for compelling and aggressive racing, with the circuit offering multiple viewing locations for spectators to enjoy the action.

WHAT THEY SAY

“Today I proved to myself that the training block was good, I’m in shape already. Winning is always different but in the race, I felt I was super powerful so I am super happy with that.”

Sofia Bertizzolo, 2024 winner

“The six percent gradient uphill over 250 metres in each lap offers ample opportunities for a solo victory. The sprinters will need to race intelligently to conserve their strength and speed to be in with a chance of race victory.”

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 picturesque Geelong Waterfront to riders and fans from across Victoria, interstate and the world.”

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos

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