
The COVID-19 race cancellations of 2021 and 2022 put a serious dent in the evolution and growth of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race but 2025 sees the addition of the mid-week Surf Coast Classic races for men and women before the WorldTour races at the weekend.
"But we're here today. In 2025 we have a Women's one day Surf Coast Classic and the men's so we're really, really happy." Race director Scott Sunderland said with pride after working to develop the races after the pandemic.