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Around the Bay 300km
Ride features
Our 300km loop ventures through Point Nepean National Park, adding car-free roads, unrivalled coastal riding and a touch of WWII history to this coveted ride around Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.
You’ll tackle the famous Arthurs Seat climb with pristine views of the bay before a rewarding pedal through fast-paced rolling hills towards Flinders. Re-joining the main ride at Dromana, the final 50kms can’t be missed as you enjoy arguably the best of Beach Road on your return to Albert Park.
Key details
- Distance: 300km
- Elevation: 2358m
- Departing: 05:25am, Albert Park
- Min. avg pace: 26km/h
- Estimated ride time: 9:30h (riding at 35km/h) – 13:30h (riding at 26km/h)
A GPX file of the route can be downloaded via the full route map above.
Rest stops
1. Altona (28km)
- Open time: 6:10am
- Cut off time: 6.45am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
2. Little River (63km)
- Open time: 7:10am
- Cut off time: 8:05am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
3. Geelong (84km)
- Open time: 7:50am
- Cut off time: 9:00am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, fruit & lollies
4. Queenscliff – Ferry (118km)
- Open time: 8:45am
- Cut off time: 11:00am
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & lunch pack
- Valet: Pick-up and drop-off
5. Dromana (163km)
- Time open: 11:30am
- Cut off time: 1:20pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & Winners bars
6. Flinders (197km)
- Time open: 12:00pm
- Cut off time: 2:25pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes & salty snacks
7. Safety Beach (230km)
- Time open: 12:55pm
- Cut off time: 4:05pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water & electrolytes
8. Frankston (258km)
- Time open: 1:45pm
- Cut off time: 5:10pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, fruit & Winners bars
9. Mordialloc (275km)
- Time open: 2:15pm
- Cut off time: 5:15pm
- Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, Coca-Cola & salty snacks
Ferry Information
Ferry tickets will be issued on arrival at the Queenscliff rest area and are colour matched to available spaces on each ferry.
Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first served basis. You cannot collect tickets for other riders. Only riders with a valid ticket will be allowed to board each ferry.
The ferry table is provided as a guide. Ferry departure times are set, and the average speed required is set from Albert Park start line.
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Scheduled Ferry Time |
Average minimum speed (kph) required to reach Ferry departing at |
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|
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5:25 – AP Start |
5:40 – AP Start |
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9:00 |
35 |
38 |
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10:00 |
28 |
29 |
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10:30 |
25 |
27 |
All 300km riders need to be on the 10:30 ferry at the latest. After disembarking this ferry, a minimum average speed of 25kph would be required to finish the ride within the route time limitations.
All ferries depart as noted.
Highlights
- Think you have done it all? This is a real challenge for anyone that is committed.
- Revised rest stops (with additional nutrition) will ensure you get the fuel when you need it most.
- Free valet service, to get your own favourite snacks or fresh kit when you need it most.
- Celebrate back at the event village festival with friends and family as you cross the finish line to collect your 300km finishers medal!
The 300 club
The ride
The route traces the entire coastline of Port Phillip Bay before taking you up the famous Arthurs Seat climb and returning to Melbourne via Flinders.
The club
This is not the United Energy Around the Bay you know. Get in early to secure your spot and have a crack at joining the 300 club.
Valet – free rider service
Valet is a free optional service for The Classic (220km) and 300km riders passing through either Sorrento or Queenscliff. We'll transport an A4-sized satchel for you from the start line to your lunch stop. You can use it to carry a fresh kit, extra tubes or a favourite snack. You will also receive a second satchel so we can return your things back to Albert Park (return satchels will not arrive at Albert Park until after 3:30pm on Sunday).
You don't need to book valet separately! Valet bags are available for collection and drop off during the rider pack collection times.
Return satchels not collected on-event will be brought back to the Bicycle Network office on Wednesday and can be collected between 9am and 5pm for two weeks following the event. All items not collected will be disposed of thoughtfully.
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