2/1 | Geelong – Geelong (145.7km) Rolling
It’s back to the WorldTour in February with the race named after Australia’s only Tour de France champion. Rolling terrain, exposed coastal roads, and a double ascent of the 1km at 8.9% Montpellier Hill in the finale will once again reward attacking racing. As we saw last year, a combination of leg-sapping crosswinds and steep ascents on the finishing circuit can reduce the race to only the toughest athletes.