From the Lorne start, the course features a challenging 10km uphill climb inland towards Dean Marsh. Following the rolling roads of the Surf Coast Shire and country townships, the fast-paced peloton navigated a few critical corners in the slightly downhill run into the coastal town of Torquay.

Crossing Spring Creek, down Anderson Street, the peloton will turn left onto The Esplanade for what is set to be a thrilling sprint finish by the beach.