Amy's Gran Fondo 2026

Amy's Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is a closed-road cycling event held in Lorne, Victoria, along the Great Ocean Road. It takes place annually in September as part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series. The primary event is a 122 km gran fondo, available as an age-group race or a recreational ride. Shorter distances include a 45 km Medio Fondo, a 90 km out-and-back Medio Fondo, and a 3 km Family Fondo. The 122 km route begins in Lorne, ascends into the Otway Ranges, reaching an elevation of 569 m, before descending towards the coast and concluding on Lorne's main street. Participants will encounter 1,869 m of elevation gain and two significant climbs, one early and another in the latter part of the course. The entire route is closed to traffic, a notable feature on the Great Ocean Road. Support services provided include lead vehicles, neutral mechanical assistance, medical support, SAG wagons, feed stations, first aid, and rest stops. The event was established following the passing of cyclist Amy Gillett and benefits Amy's Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing cycling safety in Australia and promoting better road sharing among drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.