SPECTATORS will gather at more than 30 Cheer Sites across the Surf Coast Shire to show their support for international riders in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR).<\/p>\n
The world-class cycling event returns to the region over the Australia Day weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will have the world\u2019s best riders competing here, and we need to give them a world-class welcome,\u201d Cr Margot Smith said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event always brings such wonderful atmosphere, and we would love to have big crowds again ringing their bells and cheering the riders on.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people are uncertain where to head to watch the race, they should seek out one of the registered Cheer Sites on Torquay\u2019s Esplanade and Bell Street, the Great Ocean Road and at hinterland locations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are great places to gather and show your support, and each site will have free bells available so people can ring the riders through.<\/p>\n
Spectators are encouraged to wear Cadel\u2019s signature aqua blue, or to add to the fun atmosphere by dressing in costume.<\/p>\n
The 3,500-strong People\u2019s Ride will pass through Torquay on January 26 from about 8am, followed by riders in the Elite Women\u2019s Race between 1-2.30pm.<\/p>\n
The UCI WorldTour Elite Men\u2019s Race will pass through Torquay on January 27 between noon-1pm.<\/p>\n
Cr Smith, a keen cyclist who will again be participating in the People\u2019s Ride, encouraged visitors to make the most of the weekend of racing action.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is so much to do, whether it\u2019s having a swim, doing some shopping or exploring our beautiful hinterland,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome for the race and stay for the place!\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information on Surf Coast Cheer Sites, head to cheercadeltorquay.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SPECTATORS will gather at more than 30 Cheer Sites across the Surf Coast Shire to show their support for international riders in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR). The world-class cycling event returns to the region over the Australia Day weekend. \u201cWe will have the world\u2019s best riders competing here, and we need […]<\/p>\n