1.Pro
★★★
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Surf Coast Classic Men
Surf Coast Classic — Australian one-day classic along the Victorian Surf Coast (Great Ocean Road region). Coastal-and-hilly terrain with short steep climbs near the finish. Part of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend in late January / early February.
§ Watch
Where to watch
⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.
§ 02 — Route Schematic placeholder
Surf Coast Classic Men
Schematic built from sector/climb count — not geographically accurate. Real map coming later.
§ 02b — Key Climbs
Where the race is made
4
Victorian Surf Coast kickers
§ 04 — Favourites
Who to watch
№ 01 · PUNCHEURS
Australian home
roads riders + WT puncheurs on the closing circuit.
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend: Surf Coast Classic is the warm-up criterium.
- Coastal Victorian terrain with rolling hills and short steep climbs.
- Australian season-opening showcase for WT sprinters and puncheurs.
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Short steep climbs on the closing laps decide the race — pure sprinters typically struggle to survive.