General News
5 December, 2025
Great Vic ride to start in Bendigo
THE 2026 TAC Great Vic Bike Ride route has been announced.
Next year’s five day ride, which will take place from Monday, November 30 through to Friday, December 5, will take riders on a 300 kilometre journey across the historic Goldfields region.
“The TAC Great Vic Bike Ride has been planned around the regions riders are keen to explore,” CEO of Bicycle Network Alison McCormack said.
“With its mix of history, gourmet food, wine and stunning and historic scenery, the 2026 ride has all the ingredients for another classic Great Vic.”
Organised by Bicycle Network, the 300 kilometre, five-day bike riding holiday will have five incredible riding days, three welcoming towns and loop rides on two of the days.
Riders will have a choice of arriving in Bendigo on either Sunday, November 29 or Monday, November 30 before setting off for Castlemaine.
The route will take in Maldon, Trentham, Kyneton, Woodend, Malmsbury and Creswick.
The ride is a fully catered, tent-based holiday.
There will again be extensive on-route support, luggage transfers, entertainment, a medical team, bicycle repair facilities, eBike charging and much more.
The TAC (Transport Accident Commission) is the naming rights partner of the iconic Great Vic, with the message ‘Be Seen, Be Safe. Share the Road’.
“The Bicycle Network is committed to working with the TAC to prevent road trauma and encourage safe, sustainable travel,” Ms McCormack said.
“The ride is one of the most uplifting weeks on the bike in Australia, and this partnership ensures safety is built into every pedal stroke.”
The program for next year’s ride will be:
Pre-camp – Sunday, November 20 Bendigo.
Day 1 – Monday, November 30 Bendigo to Castlemaine
Day 2 – Tuesday, December 1 Castlemaine loop ride.
Day 3 – Wednesday, December 2, Castlemaine to Trentham.
Day 4 – Thursday, December 3, Trentham loop ride (50 and 100km options).
Day 5 – Friday, December 4, Trentham to Creswick.
