Pre - Ride

Portland

Arrive early to relax in Portland - Victoria’s birthplace. Portland is on the edge of the bay and full of history. Come early and enjoy the hospitality from Glenelg Shire.

Day 1
Saturday 28 November

Portland to Cape Bridgewater to Portland
50kms

A loop ride to begin day one. A nice relaxing day - no need to set your tent up when you return from your 50km ride out to Cape Bridgewater with coastal views, towering headlands and spectacular blow holes to be explored.

Day 2
Sunday 29 November

Portland to Macarthur
66kms

Follow the water\'s edge out of Portland and then into the countryside. Past National Parks and pristine farmland, arrive in the quaint Macarthur for a small town, big welcome.

Day 3
Monday 30 November

Macarthur to Port Fairy
48kms

A short day\'s riding allowing you plenty of time to explore one of Victoria\'s oldest ports and also one of Victoria\'s most charming towns. Stroll along the beach and amongst the cafes.

Day 4
Tuesday 1 December

Port Fairy to Port Campbell
95kms

The first big challenge of the Ride as you take on 95kms. There is plenty of brilliant scenery to keep you motivated and inspired as you ride along the rocky coastline that is the Great Ocean Road.

Day 5
Wednesday 2 December

Port Campbell to Apollo Bay
100kms

Here is the big one - 100kms along the Great Ocean Road that includes a climb up and over Lavers Hill. This is the day to get psyched for and achieve a fantastic feat. Rest Day follows so give it everything you have got.

Day 6
Thursday 3 December

Apollo Bay - Rest Day

Plenty of accommodation and activities to enjoy a day off the bike. Chill out on the beach, grab some lunch at the many cafes and even do some souvenir shopping. Apollo Bay is aptly named \'Paradise by the Sea.\'

Day 7
Friday 4 December

Apollo Bay to Anglesea
75kms

It doesn\'t get much better than this! 75km all along the Great Ocean Road and car-free to boot. This section of the road is just for bikes for this day only. Every bend offers a new view as you ride along the waters edge and breathe in the fresh sea air.

Day 8
Saturday 5 December

Anglesea to Queenscliff
66kms

 Heading toward a final night celebration and taking in the seaside town of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove. As you near  charming Queenscliff and pull into the seaside campsite, you can start planning your final night party.

Day 9
Sunday 6 December

Queenscliff to Geelong
50kms

Cruise into Geelong and into the fantastic Eastern Beach Waterfront. Congratulate yourself and your new friends as you complete your Great Vic adventure. Enjoy Geelong\'s hospitality and waterfront cuisine as you swap stories about your week in another world.