Beeac to the Rock Retro Ride 2026

This event, now being held for 7th year, is for bicycles made pre-carbon era and for cyclists and enthusiasts alike who appreciate the classic era of cycling.

The ride is dedicated to cyclists riding vintage bicycles and wearing vintage inspired riding gear. The ride will be run as a fundraiser for Colac Area Health, with all proceeds going directly to the Health Service. The Retro ride is an event organized by the former Bike Guru of Colac and Colac Area Health’s Colac Cranks Murray to Moyne Cycling team.

This is a non-competitive event, starting in the historic township of Beeac. The ride will take place on Sunday 15th March 2026. Registration from 10:00 am and a rolling start time between 11:00-11:30 am.

The ride is open to cyclists aged 15 and above.

SWAP meet details coming soon.

The route has been slightly altered in 2026. The ride will leave from Beeac and take in the amazing country views of a rich and volcanic landscape. Heading around Lake Beeac in a south westerly direction, you will notice to your right the township of Warrion after 9km of flat and gentle riding. This year you will ride through Warrion, and head to Coragulac. You can then choose to ride on to Cororooke or turn right at St Brendans corner and head west on Lineens Road. If you chose to ride on to Cororooke, you will turn right at Corunnun Road and then right again at Larpent Road until you reach St Brendans corner.
You will now head west on Lineens Road, heading towards the eastern shores of Lake Corangamite. This road will then become Baynes Road and winds back towards Alvie. Once you enter Alvie, you can chose to complete one final hill climb (optional and the most difficult climb is only 1 km or so) or return to Beeac via Corangamite Lake Road and Melrose Road. If you do choose to complete the hill climb, you will be rewarded with extraordinary views as you reach the Red Rock Lookout. Take care on the descent down and you can choose to conclude your ride here and grab a lift back to Beeac. The course, including riding back to Beeac is a total of 50kms return.

2026 Beeac to the Rock Retro Ride

There will be signage and marshalls along the riding route.

Note: ideally this is a carbon free event -if carbon is detected on bikes a carbon tax will apply, payable as a donation on the day.

• Race style bikes built up to the mid 1990’s

• Track or Road race bikes

• Index shifters up to 8 speed

• Classic aluminium bikes to the mid 1990’s

• Clipless pedals are permitted

• Proceeds of this tax will go directly to Colac Area Health’s fundraising effort.

• Australian standard helmets must be worn.

• This is a sanctioned, social fundraising event, with permits issued by Vic Roads and Vic Police.

• You will need to follow all road rules and official instructions for the ride.

On event payment you will have accepted our ride rules and conditions above.

When

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 11:00 AM

Location

You can still join the ride even if you do not have a non-carbon bicycle. We do ask that you make an additional "carbon tax" payment on the day which will be donated to Colac Area Health.

Beeac Heritage Windmill Park, 78A Main St, Beeac, 3251, View Map

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