Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo
Date
Sunday 15.09.2024Distances
122 kmCity
Lorne
Country
AustraliaAmy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is a world-class event held on fully-closed roads in one of the world’s most idyllic destinations – the Great Ocean Road!
Course
Starting in Lorne, the course takes riders through the Otway Ranges, along a breathtaking stretch of the Great Ocean Road, before finishing on the main street in Lorne.
Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is one of the few events on the Australian cycling calendar that provides the safe and unique experience of riding on a fully closed road. Coupled with a compulsory online safety briefing for all riders, Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo aims to be the safest event in Australia.
The distance, terrain and sensational scenery of the Surf Coast and Colac Otway regions makes for a challenging ride and the ideal location for a Gran Fondo.
As a result, some participants ride for the satisfaction of finishing the course, some participants ride to beat their previous times, and or their friends, whilst some ride to be the first across the finish line. The event caters for all these aims.
Road race
A feature of the course, the Otway Ranges, provides participants with a welcome challenge. Over the length of the course participants tackle 1869m, featuring 2 major climbs, one right after the start and one in the second half of the race.
At the highest point, before descending towards the Great Ocean Road, participants will be at an altitude of 569m above sea level. The epic view of Bass Strait makes up for any pain experienced during the climb.
Safety
The entire 122km course will be fully closed to traffic, providing riders with the safest possible environment. This is a rare opportunity as Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is one of only two annual events held on the Great Ocean Road, which has full road closure! Riders will be supported with lead vehicles, neutral mechanical support, medical support and SAG wagons throughout the event. Feed Stations/First Aid/Rest Stops will be located at different locations.
