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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.
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 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.
Scheduled Ferry Time |
Average minimum speed (kph) required to reach Ferry departing at |
|
|
5:25 – AP Start |
5:40 – AP Start |
9:00 |
35 |
38 |
10:00 |
28 |
29 |
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.
- Receive an exclusive ‘300 club’ jersey
- 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
![Climbing Arthurs seat in the United Energy Around the Bay 300km ride](https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/The-300-United-Energy-Around-the-Bay.jpg)
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 300 Club](https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-300-Club.jpg)
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.
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