The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the development of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, but in 2025, new mid-week Surf Coast Classic races for both men and women will be introduced. Race director Scott Sunderland expressed satisfaction about the evolution of the race, emphasizing the competitive atmosphere and the excitement from riders. The introduction of a 118km women's and 157km men’s race aligns with the challenging nature of classic races, providing athletes opportunities to refine their skills and accumulate points as they head into the broader racing season.
"But we're here today. In 2025 we have a Women's one day Surf Coast Classic and the men's so we're really, really happy."
"The riders are saying to me, 'that was tough but we could still race', and that's what we want. We want the riders to enjoy it."
"It's not towards the 160 maximum, but it's a very good distance for everybody to be able to race."
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