Routes and Prices
Around the Bay 300km
Ride features
Our 300km loop ventures through Point Nepean National Park, adding car-free roads, unrivalled coastal riding and a touch of WWII history to this coveted ride around Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.
You’ll tackle the famous Arthurs Seat climb with pristine views of the bay before a rewarding pedal through fast-paced rolling hills towards Flinders. Re-joining the main ride at Dromana, the final 50kms can’t be missed as you enjoy arguably the best of Beach Road on your return to Albert Park.
Key details
- Distance: 300km
- Elevation: 2358m
- Departing: 05:25am, Albert Park
- Min. avg pace: 26km/h
- Estimated ride time: 9:30h (riding at 35km/h) – 13:30h (riding at 26km/h)
A GPX file of the route can be downloaded via the full route map above.
Rest stops
1. Altona (28km)
- Open time: 6:10am
- Cut off time: 6.45am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
2. Little River (63km)
- Open time: 7:10am
- Cut off time: 8:05am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
3. Geelong (84km)
- Open time: 7:50am
- Cut off time: 9:00am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, fruit & lollies
4. Queenscliff – Ferry (118km)
- Open time: 8:45am
- Cut off time: 11:00am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & lunch pack
- Valet: Pick-up and drop-off
6. Dromana (163km)
- Time open: 11:30am
- Cut off time: 1:20pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & Winners bars
7. Flinders (197km)
- Time open: 12:00pm
- Cut off time: 2:25pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & salty snacks
8. Safety Beach (230km)
- Time open: 12:55pm
- Cut off time: 4:05pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
9. Frankston (258km)
- Time open: 1:45pm
- Cut off time: 5:10pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, fruit & Winners bars
10. Mordialloc (275km)
- Time open: 2:15pm
- Cut off time: 5:15pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, Coca-Cola & salty snacks
Highlights
- Think you have done it all? This is a real challenge for anyone that is committed.
- Revised rest stops (with additional nutrition) will ensure you get the fuel when you need it most.
- Receive an exclusive ‘300 club’ jersey
- Celebrate back at the event village festival with friends and family as you cross the finish line to collect your 300km finishers medal!
Around the Bay 300km
Entry prices
Early Bird 1st release
- General
- $279.00
- Member
- 10% off
Presale ended
Standard
- General
- $310.00
- Member
- 10% off
From Monday 31st July
Please note:
*The exclusive 300 club jersey is a premium fit – designed for aerodynamics and comfort. Please check your size on our men’s premium fit jersey sizing chart or women’s premium fit jersey sizing chart before registering to ensure your jersey is the right fit (all 300km participants will receive a 300 club jersey, sizing is subject to availability).
The 300 club
The ride
The route traces the entire coastline of Port Phillip Bay before taking you up the famous Arthurs Seat climb and returning to Melbourne via Flinders.
The club
This is not the United Energy Around the Bay you know. Get in early to secure your spot and have a crack at joining the 300 club.
Valet – free rider service
Valet is a free optional service for 200km+ riders passing through either Sorrento or Queenscliff. We'll transport an A4-sized satchel for you from the start line to your lunch stop. You can use it to carry a fresh kit, extra tubes or a favourite snack. You will also receive a second satchel so we can return your things back to Albert Park (return satchels will not arrive at Albert Park until after 3:30pm on Sunday).
Select 'valet' as an optional item during your registration and collect your valet bagsduring pack collection times at Albert Park. Please ensure any packed valet bags are also dropped off during rider pack collection times.
Return satchels not collected on-event will be brought back to the Bicycle Network office and can be collected between Wednesday 11 October – Wednesday 18 October 2023 between 9am and 5pm. All items not collected will be disposed of thoughtfully.
Score a free event jersey (valued at $90) with your entry.
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