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2026 Surf Coast Classic (1.1), Australia

4th edition: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Cancelled

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Torquay - Torquay, 174.4 km

The organizer's message: The Surf Coast Classic Women’s and Men’s races scheduled for Wednesday 28 January and Thursday 29 January will not proceed due to the evolving bushfire and weather situation in the Great Ocean Road region.

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Weather at the start/finish city of Torquay

The course: Due to current weather conditions, the race will now start and finish in Torquay, delivering a spectacular coastal and hinterland showcase. From Torquay, the peloton heads south to the iconic Bells Beach, before turning inland through Moriac for a challenging loop that will test both strength and tactics. Riders then return to Torquay for a fast-paced, high-energy finish by the sea.

The race:

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