Cadel Evans People’s Ride 2027

The wind and weather on Cadel Evans People’s Ride

The People’s Ride lets riders take on the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race course the day before the pros: 114 km from the Geelong waterfront to Barwon Heads, Torquay and Bells Beach and back, with a 63 km Hometown Ride.

Late January is high summer. Mornings often bring a northerly, and a south or south-westerly sea breeze usually arrives by late morning, which means a headwind on the exposed coast between Barwon Heads and Bells Beach. Hot northerly days above 35°C are possible. Set your start and pace above: the forecast follows the hours you’ll actually be riding. The wind on every stretch of the course appears once the route is added to this page.

Questions about Cadel Evans People’s Ride

When is Cadel Evans People’s Ride 2027?

Cadel Evans People’s Ride is on Saturday, 30 January 2027, in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Entries, start times and rules are on the official website.

How long is Cadel Evans People’s Ride?

The main route is 114 km. Set your pace on this page to see roughly when you'll finish, and the weather for the hours you'll be riding.

Where does Cadel Evans People’s Ride start and finish?

At Steampacket Gardens, Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. This page forecasts the weather there for your start time until the official route is published, then the wind on every stretch of the course.

When does the Cadel Evans People’s Ride weather forecast open?

On Wed 20 Jan, about 10 days before the start, when Apple Weather's hourly forecast first reaches race day. It then updates through the day until race morning.

Will it be windy for Cadel Evans People’s Ride?

The forecast on this page answers that for your own start time and pace: the average wind, the strongest gusts, the temperature and any rain while you're riding. Once the route is published it also shows where you'll have a headwind, a crosswind or a tailwind.

Is this the official Cadel Evans People’s Ride forecast?

No. Windline is independent and not affiliated with the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. It's a free wind and weather forecast for riders, from Apple Weather data.