Get ready for a thrilling week of cycling in Geelong and across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula! The UCI WorldTour Elite Men’s and Women’s races will feature on Saturday, 31 January and Sunday, 1 February 2026. The elite riders will kick start the action midweek in the Men’s and Women’s Surf Coast Classic races taking in the best of Torquay and surrounds.

Saturday Jan 31st

TAC People's Ride will ride through the town via Golf Links Road and are expected to pass through Barwon Heads from 7:40am until 10:30am (maybe later)

Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race - Women The Peloton is expected to cross the Barwon Heads Bridge and turn left at the roundabout at approximately 1:25pm continuing along 13th Beach Road towards Torquay

Sunday Feb 1st

Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race - Men The Peloton is expected to cross the Barwon Heads Bridge and turn left at the roundabout at approximately 11:50am continuing along 13th Beach Road towards Torquay