Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (Women)
The Mapei Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race – Women is the first one-day race of the Women's WorldTour season. The 141km course winds through the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, featuring more than 1,500 metres of elevation gain and stunning coastal scenery. The decisive Challambra Crescent climb, topping out 9km from the finish, is the key selection point before the fast finish on the Geelong waterfront.
Where to watch
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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (Women)
Where the race is made
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- Opening Women's WorldTour one-day race of the season attracts top global field
- Unpredictable race history - no rider has ever won back-to-back editions
- Australian home riders have strong record - domestic talent always competitive
- Equal prize money and prestige with the men's race demonstrates parity commitment
- Final test of the Australian January racing block before teams head to Europe
Form book & lore
Named after Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans, the race was first held in 2015 and elevated to Women's WorldTour status in 2020. The race has earned a reputation for unpredictability, often producing surprise winners and close finishes. Australian riders have historically performed well on home soil.
When to tune in
The Challambra Crescent climb 9km from the finish is where the race explodes. Watch for attacks on the steeper gradients - the climb isn't long but it's punchy enough to shed pure sprinters. Coastal winds throughout can cause echelons and surprise splits. The fast descent and run-in to the Geelong waterfront favors riders who can recover quickly from the climb effort.