2019 Photos

A sea of blue for the start of the 2019 Swisse People's Ride.

Cadel Evans leads the 2019 Swisse People's Ride peloton for the start

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Riders start during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Swisse People's Ride a 115km fans ride on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

Our participants heading out past the Geelong Waterfront

All smiles as the Swisse People's Ride field make their way along the stunning Victorian coast

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Cyclists pedal during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Swisse People's Ride a 115km fans ride on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

It was a perfect day for a ride!

2019 was our biggest Swisse People's Ride so far!

Thanks to all our riders for making it such a terrific day

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Cyclists pedal during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Swisse People's Ride a 115km fans ride on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

The Swisse People's Ride is Cadel's favourite day on the bike

Our Swisse People's Ride tackle the rollercoaster roads along our circuit

Challenge Challambra - that's got to hurt!

Join us in 2020

Mapei Sprint Classification Winner - Nathan Ellitott - KordaMentha Real Estate

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Laurens De Vreese of Belgium and Astana Pro Team / Podium / King of the Mountain Jersey / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Elite Men a 163km race from Geelong to Geelong / #cadelroadrace / on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Benoit Cosnefroy of France and Team AG2R La Mondiale / Podium / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Elite Men a 163km race from Geelong to Geelong / #cadelroadrace / on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

Elite Men sign on - Caleb Ewan

Elia Viviani won the 2019 Elite Men's race in a close finish with Caleb Ewan

The ascent – the iconic Challambra climb

Mitchelton-SCOTT took on the race. Daryl Impey finishing on the podium again.

The helicopter hovers over the WorldTour Elite Men's race peloton

What a stunning location for a race!

Robert Stannard & Kenny Elissonde tried to break free of the peloton up Challambra

Trek Segafredo tuck down low as the road descends

With the backdrop of the City of Geelong, the WorldTour peloton enters our finish circuits

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Arrival / Arlenis Sierra of Cuba and Astana Women's Team / Celebration / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

2019 Deakin University Elite Women's Road Race - winners podium

2018 Deakin University Elite Women's Road Race winner - Chloe Hosking, signing on

Lucy Kennedy and Amanda Spratt filled out the podium

The peloton hunts the breakaway on our rollercoaster roads

Arlenis Sierra riding to victory

The attacks start

Our Elite Women probably didn't have time to take in the incredible view

The long straight line

2018 Deakin University Elite Women's Race winner, Chloe Hosking on the start line

CCC-Liv left it all on the road

City of Melbourne is a pretty spectacular back drop to the Towards Zero Race Melbourne

Celebrations for our winning Elite Men's WorldTour team at Towards Zero Race Melbourne

Elia Viviani took out our Elite Men's Sprint Classification at Towards Zero Race Melbourne

Lotta Pauliina Lepisto took out our Elite Women's Sprint Classification at Towards Zero Race Melbourne

UAE Team Emirates [Image: James Startt]

The peloton blasts past with Melbourne's stunning skyline as the backdrop [Image: James Startt]

Our Elite Women's race winners - Trek Segafredo [Image: James Startt]

Emily Roper had the main break of the day [Image: James Startt]

Team CCC put the pressure on in the Elite Women's race! [Image: James Startt]

Ready, set, go!

Official start by Cadel Evans - the Family Ride Race Director!

The ride started under the gantry - just like the pros!

Ready to get started

Elite Women from Rally UHC Cycling joined in the fun

Our giant Vegemite jar marked the top of the Kid of the Mountain!

The Vegemite Family Ride is for all ages and abilities

CCC Team supported the kids around the track

The bike decorations added colour to the course!

Elite men from Bora - hansgrohe handing out water bottles at the 'feed stations'

Getting cheered along!

Lotto - SOUDAL

Deceuninck – Quick Step

Ale Cipollini

Team Jumbo Visma

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Cyclists pedal during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Swisse People's Ride a 115km fans ride on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Arlenis Sierra of Cuba and Astana Women's Team / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Podium / Jeanne Korevaar of The Netherlands and Team CCC-Liv Best Young Rider / Celebration / Trophy / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Chloe Hosking of Australia and Team Ale Cipollini / Sprint jersey / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Brodie Chapman of Australia and Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank / Podium / QOM jersey / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Georgia Whitehouse of Australia and and Team Cycling-Kordamentha / Soigneur / Feed Zone / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Cyclists pedal during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Swisse People's Ride a 115km fans ride on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: The peloton rides towards Bells Beach during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: The peloton rides during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Riders approach the finish line during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Arlenis Sierra of Cuba and Astana Women's Team during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019 - Deakin University, Elite Women a 113km on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Caleb Ewan of Australia and Team Lotto Soudal / Start / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Elite Men a 163km race from Geelong to Geelong / #cadelroadrace / on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Start / Landscape / Scenic / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Elite Men a 163km race from Geelong to Geelong / #cadelroadrace / on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: / Landscape / Scenic / during the 5th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Elite Men a 163km race from Geelong to Geelong / #cadelroadrace / on January 26, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images)

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