Routes and Prices
Around the Bay 135km
Ride features
This ride is the perfect opportunity to ride the best parts of Melbourne’s east and west.
Starting at Cunningham Pier, Geelong Waterfront, you’ll trace the edge of Port Phillip Bay coastline – travelling through the Bellarine Peninsula, Queenscliff, Sorrento and the Mornington Peninsula. Enjoy the final stretch to the Albert Park finish line via Melbourne’s iconic Beach Road.
Key details
- Distance: 135km
- Elevation: 645m
- Departing: 07:00am, Cunningham Pier, Geelong Waterfront
- Min. avg pace: 16km/h
- Estimated ride time: 6:30h (riding at 26km/h) – 9:30h (riding at 16km/h)
A GPX file of the route can be downloaded via the full route map above.
Rest stops
1. Queenscliff (33km)
- Time open: 8:10am – 9:15am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water and electrolytes
2. Sorrento (33km)
- Time open: 9:45am – 10:25am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water and electrolytes
3. Safety Beach Rest Area (60km)
- Time open: 10:45am – 12:05pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water and electrolytes
5. Frankston Rest Area (87km)
- Time open: 11:50am – 1:50pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes and lunch pack
6. Mordialloc Rest Area (104km)
- Time open: 12:30pm – 2:50pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, snacks, lollies, Coca-Cola
Highlights:
- Enjoy the best bits of the bay including the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff without taking on the full Classic route.
- Transport provided to Geelong pre and post ride
- Soak in iconic city views on the return journey and pristine seascapes along the way.
- Celebrate back at the event village festival with friends and family as you cross the finish line to collect your 135km finishers medal!
Transport from Melbourne to Geelong before the ride:
A bus will depart from 100 Canterbury Road, Middle Park at 5:15am. Please arrive by 5.00am to begin boarding. The bus will arrive in Geelong by 06:30am.
There will be transport for you, your bike and a small post-ride bag (A4 size). You can use our valet service from Geelong to get your bag sent back to Melbourne.
Please book your spot on the bus when you register to ride, alternatively give us a call on 1800 639 634 or contact us via our website.
Transport from Melbourne to Geelong after the ride:
Stay tuned for updates coming soon!
Around the Bay 135km
Entry prices
Early bird gets the jersey - enter before 30 July to score a FREE event jersey!
Don’t want the early bird jersey? You can opt-out and we’ll donate its value to a Family Ride or 50km ride entry for a community group who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to participate. Find out more.
Early Bird 1st release
- General
- $175.00
- Member
- 10% off
Presale ended
Early Bird 2nd release
Until Sunday 30th July, 11pm
- General
- $185.00
- Member
- 10% off
Includes free event jersey*
Standard
- General
- $185.00
- Member
- 10% off
From Monday 31st July
Please note:
*The bonus early bird jersey is not included with the Family Ride or 50km free kids tickets, however, all riders must still register to participate.
**The early bird jersey is a classic fitting jersey designed for comfort. Please check your jersey size on our men’s classic jersey sizing chart or women’s classic jersey sizing chart before registering to ensure it's the right fit.
Score a free event jersey (valued at $90) with your entry.
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