Australia • One-day Classic
A coastal masterpiece where the wild winds of the Bass Strait collide with the punishing punch of Challambra Crescent. It is a tactical chess match played against a backdrop of sapphire waters, demanding the grit of a classics specialist to survive the relentless surges and the timing of a master sprinter to seize glory in Geelong.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Race Type
One-day
The race features a scenic but treacherous opening half along the exposed coastline subject to heavy crosswinds, followed by a grueling finishing circuit in Geelong. The centerpiece is the Challambra Crescent, a short, steep ascent tackled four times that acts as a launchpad for decisive attacks before a fast descent to the waterfront finish.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The race was established as a professional farewell tribute to Australia’s only Tour de France winner, Cadel Evans.
Just three years after its inception, the event was elevated to UCI WorldTour status, becoming the first one-day classic of the season.
The race was cancelled for the first of two consecutive years due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions.
New Zealand's Laurence Pithie claimed a historic victory, marking the race's continued evolution as the premier one-day event in the Southern Hemisphere.