The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is pleased to announce the GeelongPort Family Ride is back and bigger than ever in 2025.
Registrations are now open and free for cyclists of all ages and abilities to enjoy the perfect family activity ahead of an action-packed weekend of racing.
In 2025, the course is increasing to 2km of safe, closed-off and flat circuit, and will now include the waterfront Ritchie Boulevard so families can enjoy more of the sun-drenched Geelong setting.
And importantly, the increase in course length will see more kids, more parents and more smiles take the opportunity to create new cycling memories and support healthy habits.
Families will also get to ride alongside Cadel Evans and some of the best riders in world cycling – passing under the official Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race finish gantry just like the professionals will do over the weekend.
GeelongPort CEO Brett Winter spoke of the significance of the GeelongPort Family Ride.
“GeelongPort is proud to partner with the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, providing both professional riders and local people the chance to experience an iconic, internationally-renowned circuit. By working together to make the family ride free and accessible to all we can foster bike riding from a young age and provide a fun evening for Geelong families,” he said.
“Travelling on a bike is a great way to get around; you see your surroundings from a different perspective. The GeelongPort Family Ride is a fun way to connect with your family and create experiences along Geelong’s iconic waterfront.”
Simon Gerrans, former Australian cycling professional, two-time monument winner and multiple placegetter at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, has joined the 2025 GeelongPort Family Ride as an ambassador.
Registered families will receive a free GeelongPort Family Ride t-shirt to wear during the ride.
To register for the GeelongPort Family Ride, visit https://www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au/family-ride/overview/
Please find below the details for the 2025 GeelongPort Family Ride:
DATE: Friday 31 January 2025
TIME: 5.30pm start – course open for 60 minutes – 6.30pm finish
LOCATION: Steampacket Gardens, Eastern Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220
FORMAT: Free recreational Family Ride (Registration Required)