Around the Bay takes place on Sun, Oct 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The main route is 227.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Start
- Melbourne 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 227.1 km
- Climbing
- 762 m
- Level
- Open to all
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Australia's biggest one-day riding festival offering multiple distance options tracing Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne.
Route and elevation
Download GPX227.1 km · ↑ 762 m · ↓ 762 m
Surface analysis is unavailable for this route. Your course and elevation profile are still available.
0.0 km · 9 m · 0.0%
Smoothed elevation; gradients and segment times are estimates.
Climbs (8)
- km 10.3–11.9 · ↑ 49 m · 3%
- km 86.0–87.1 · ↑ 23 m · 2.1%
- km 96.1–97.3 · ↑ 41 m · 3.4%
- km 101.3–103.9 · ↑ 42 m · 1.6%
- km 155.1–156.1 · ↑ 47 m · 4.7%
- km 161.8–163.9 · ↑ 30 m · 1.4%
- km 169.7–171.4 · ↑ 27 m · 1.6%
- km 171.7–173.9 · ↑ 41 m · 1.9%
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What this race demands
Around the Bay demands sustained pacing and endurance over a 220 km distance tracing the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne. Riders must manage fatigue over an extended duration in an October spring climate.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 220 km requires a deep aerobic base and the physiological efficiency to sustain a steady output for many hours in the saddle.
Durability and pacing
The substantial distance requires disciplined energy management from the start to prevent late-race fatigue and fading.
Nutritional consistency
An extended time on the bike requires uninterrupted fuelling and hydration to maintain performance levels across the entire route.
Averaging 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy output across the long duration of a 220 km ride.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
7:40–9:15
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Around the Bay?
Around the Bay takes place on Sun, Oct 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
How long is Around the Bay?
The main route is 227.1 km.
What does Around the Bay demand?
Around the Bay demands sustained pacing and endurance over a 220 km distance tracing the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne. Riders must manage fatigue over an extended duration in an October spring climate.
How much climbing does Around the Bay have?
Around the Bay has 762 m of climbing.
Who is Around the Bay for?
Around the Bay is open to all participants.
Is there a GPX file for Around the Bay?
Yes. An athlete shared the course of Around the Bay, and you can download it as a GPX file from the course profile on this page. Add the race to your calendar and Race Recon reads the course into your training and your race-day pacing and fuel.
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