With the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend in January fast approaching, the cycling festival’s namesake visited Geelong to kick off preparations for a group of People’s Ride veterans.
Cadel Evans, Australia’s only Tour De France general classification winner, led a training ride along the Geelong Waterfront last Tuesday (October 24) with a group of riders who have taken part in every edition of the People’s Ride.
2024 will mark the eighth People’s Ride, with long (113km) and short (59km) course options available, giving participants the chance to ride in the same event as Australia’s much-loved cycling champion.
Evans said he always enjoyed taking part in the People’s Ride.
“There’s no better time to make use of warmer weather and start training for the summer,” he said.
“Since its inception in 2015, the TAC People’s Ride has always been about people of all ages and abilities enjoying time on the bike together and I’m excited to continue that spirit into 2024.”
Seven-time TAC People’s Ride participant Michelle Clarkson said she was excited to take part in the event again in 2024.
“I love coming down with my sister and our friends, it’s just a great weekend riding with the girls,” she said.
“It’s such a wonderful opportunity to ride on the same roads as the pros with Cadel, we look forward to it every year.”
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will be held on January 26 to 28, with the People’s Ride taking place on Saturday, January 27.
