Amy’s Medio Fondo 45km (Apollo Bay to Lorne)
Sunday 15th September 2024, Lorne, Victoria
Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is one of the few events on the Australian cycling calendar that provides the safe and unique experience of riding on a fully closed road. Coupled with a compulsory online safety briefing for all riders, Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo aims to be the safest event in Australia.
The Medio Fondo starts in Apollo Bay and finishes in Lorne – the 45km event travels along the most scenic parts of the Great Ocean Road with participants having the chance to stop at a number of lookout along the way. The distance, terrain and sensational scenery of the Surf Coast and Colac Otway regions makes for a great first-timers event and the ideal location for the Medio Fondo.
Apollo Bay and the surrounding towns are an ideal place to base yourself for the weekend, to find a place to stay please see this link – https://amysgranfondo.org.au/accommodation/.
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PRICING
Opening Special
Open – 12th October
$145
Early Bird
13th October to 12th June
$155
Standard Pricing
13th June – 31st July
$165
Last Month
1st August – 3rd September
$170
Late Entry
4th – 13th September*
$175
*Registrations close at 4pm on 13th September
- $10 discount for AusCycling Members.
- Take an extra 10% off each entry if you enter in a group of 4 or more! Simply set up a team when the first person registers.
Please note Teams are only for 4 or more riders. The first team member registering will have to set up the team when paying (they too will receive the discount).
Key Information
- Date: Sunday 15th September 2024
- Start Time: 11.00am
- Start Location: Hardy Street – Foreshore Parking Area, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia
- Distance: 45km
- Format: Fully Closed Road Timed Recreational Ride.
- Start Groups: 18-20km/h, 21-25km/h, 26-30km/h, 30+km/h
- Minimum Age: 12 years (at 31 December 2023)
Start Line Accommodation Tips
Staying Apollo Bay / Wye River / Cumberland River / Skenes Creek:
Riding 45km? The 45km Medio Fondo starts in Apollo Bay and Finishes Lorne. After Lorne Finish, either ride back to Apollo Bay under open roads or use transport available for purchase during registration to get back to your accommodation.
Staying Lorne:
Ride the 45km Medio Fondo at 11am and either catch transport on the morning of the event, or ride on open roads to the start line.
Please note for 45km, if you ride to the Start Line, you must arrive in Apollo Bay by 9:20am to avoid impacting the Gran Fondo event. The Great Ocean Road will close at Skenes Creek and Lorne at 8:30am so you will not be able to commence riding after 8:30am.
Bus and Bike Transfers:
Bus and Bike Transfers can be booked during the registration process, please note that some of these options have limited spots, see options and pricing below:
Pre Event Option 1 –Self Drop Bike SAT Apollo Bay, Bus SUNDAY Lorne to Apollo Bay:
- Drop your bike off to Mechanics Institute Hall, 21 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay VIC 3233 between 3:30 and 5:00pm on Saturday and then jump on the 8am bus on Sunday from Lorne to Apollo Bay Cost = $20
Pre Event Option 2 – Medio Fondo Saturday Bike & Sunday Bus Transfer
- Saturday Lorne Bike Drop Off Between 2-4pm Mountjoy Pde (Great Ocean Road) Opposite Lorne Hotel
- Sunday Bus Transfer – Sun 8am, Lorne to Apollo Bay – $30
Pre Event Option 3 – Medio Fondo Sunday Bike & Bus Transfer – Sun 8am, Lorne to Apollo Bay – $60
Post Event Transport – Post Event Medio Fondo Bike & Bus Transfer – Sun 3:30pm, Lorne to Apollo Bay – $30
PLEASE NOTE ALL BIKES ARE PROVIDED TO THE TRANSPORT PROVIDER AT THE RISK OF THE OWNER.
Entry Includes
- Fully Closed Roads
- Fundraise your way to the front of your start group and earn other great fundraising rewards
- Timing
- Free Finish Line Photo
- Online Safety Briefing
- Sponsor Discounts
- Numbered Timing and Helmet Sticker plus course Mokka
- Rider Guide
- AID Station Food and Drinks
- SAG Wagon Support
- Medical Support
- Police Support
- Moto Scout Support
- Post Ride Recovery Area
