Great Ocean Road - Spring Cycle Tour

The tour is 4 days long with all 4 days being cycling days.

The cycling takes place on sealed roads throughout the tour with undulating coastal roads and some hills.

The tour operator is happy to accommodate non-riding partners and part-timers who only want to ride part of each day or only certain days. They will generally try to allocate pickup points along the route every day. The entry price will be the same for part-time riders and usually non-riders as well depending on their tour plan.

The support bus is there to support the tour and also pick up riders who need to jump in for any reason. The bus is also sometimes used for part-time riders who only ride certain sections of each day – these are often partners of someone else on the ride. This vehicle can be quite popular on some days – especially long days or days with big hills! There is no shame in riding in this bus so if you are considering a tour and are ‘in the ball-park’ in terms of your fitness and preparedness, but not 100% sure if you will be up to it on the toughest days, just go for it – the vehicle and staff will be there to help out. It’s better to give it a try than to miss out altogether.

To keep to the daily scheduled times on a long distance road bike tour you need to be a keen cyclist – not necessarily fast, but consistent. To train for your tour, slowly build up until you can cycle close to the average daily distance of your chosen tour, at the expected speed, for two days straight. This will usually put you in a good position to be ready for your tour. A training schedule specific to each ride will be sent to you after placing a deposit, however this can be sent ealier to help you decide if the tour is right for you – just ask us for a copy and we will get it out to you straight away.

For this tour: Average distance 92km/day. Expected average speed 20-25km/hr on flat terrain (more time allowed for sections with hilly terrain).

If you don't want to bring your own bike then it's possible to hire a bike.The Tour Operator does not have their own fleet of bikes, but they can put you in touch with their local bike shop and deal with them directly.You can also bring your own seat and/or pedals to give you that little bit of ‘home comfort’.

A comfortable road bike or touring bike with a good seat and puncture-resistant road tyres, such as Continental Gatorskins, are the best type of bike for this tour.  A hybrid is also possible if you are comfortable riding the daily distances and average speed of the tour, however these bikes can be slower than a road bike.

Strong, medium sized, bag/case with good handles weighing no more than 15kg. As everyone is living out of their luggage, please limit your outfits. Most people wear less than half of what they bring. If you bring a very heavy bag we may ask you to divide it into 2 lighter bags.

For security, write your name clearly on all bags. You may be required to lift or carry your own luggage from time to time, e.g. into accommodation. Information about what to pack is included as part of your Pre-Departure information. Generally, we advise that you pack as light as possible.

It's suggested that  you carry a spare tube, a full water bottle and your own personal goods such as phone, wallet and rain gear, on your bike with you. The tour operator will transport your luggage, drawstring day bags, food & extra water. A more detailed list of things to bring and not bring is on the ‘Tour Preparation Guide’ which is sent out to you before the ride.

Food is always a big part of any cycling holiday! Check tour details for meal inclusions on your ride. The emphasis is on fresh food and balanced diet with plenty of carbohydrates, proteins, fruit and vegies catering for a cycling holiday.

Most dietary requirements are successfully catered to, however feel free to contact us with any questions. Most meals are included as part of the tours, however you may be required to purchase some meals.