Spectator Peloton
Presented by: Victorian Alps Wine Co.
Victorian Alps Wine Co. connects adventure seekers, food lovers, and conscious drinkers to the rugged elegance of the Victorian High Country. Sourcing premium grapes from across Victoria’s finest regions, we craft wines that embody altitude, authenticity, and a spirit of shared exploration. From refreshing Prosecco and Chardonnay to distinctive varietals like Fiano and Tempranillo, our collection balances adventurous sophistication with natural elegance. Whether enjoyed after a ride through the mountains, a hike to a summit, or a shared table with friends, Victorian Alps Wine Co. celebrates the landscapes, stories, and community that make the Victorian High Country unique.
This is why the Victorian Alps Wine Co. is proud to sponsor the Tour of Bright 2025 Spectators Peloton! Ride one or all of our recommended routes at your own pace to watch Australia's Greatest Club Stage Race. We have planned 5 great spectator rides and events for you to soak up. What better way to enjoy the enactment of an elite bike race than riding to the finish and start lines to watch the racers perform at their peak!
This is why the Victorian Alps Wine Co. is proud to sponsor the Tour of Bright 2025 Spectators Peloton! Ride one or all of our recommended routes at your own pace to watch Australia's Greatest Club Stage Race. We have planned 5 great spectator rides and events for you to soak up. What better way to enjoy the enactment of an elite bike race than riding to the finish and start lines to watch the racers perform at their peak!
Tour of Bright Criterium5th of December
this one is easy, just ride your bike or walk to the centre of town and you'll be in the thick of all the action. All of Ireland St will be closed for the Race Village, and a carnival atmosphere will take over the centre of Bright. With food, stores, music and best of all, Criterium Racing from 3pm with Juniors ' Women's and Men's races all evening.
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Stage 1 : Feathertop Gaps LoopSaturday 6th of December
40Km return from the Bright Memorial Clock tower to the finish of Stage 1. A Bike path is on offer to the turn off at German Town onto Tawonga Gap Rd, depending upon your ability, the ride should take between 1 to 1.5 hours. Leaving at 8am, you should be at the top to see some of the world's and Australia's best racers finish at the top of Tawonga Gap.
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Stage 2 : Lister Inc's Time TrialSaturday 6th of December
this easy ~20km ride is ridden from the Bright Memorial Clock tower to the start line of the TT in the Buckland Valley. Riding up Ireland St with the Clock tower behind you and joining the Bike Path on your right at the top of the roundabout, you can follow this all the way to Porepunkah, then turn left over the bridge, roll around the roundabout and take the sign to the Buckland Valley. Once you pass the Airfield, you're almost there! Then settle in and watch some amazing bikes and riders smash the 17.7km course in record time.
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Stage 3 : Bright Brewery Queens stageSunday 7th of December
this is an early start if you want to catch the best climbers in Australia and the world fit it out for the Eucalypt Sky Leaders Jersey and the Queen and King of the Mountain Sky jerseys. You will need to clear the gates by 7:30 to spectate on the mountain. For fit riders this will mean passing the gates between 6 and 6:30am by bike to have a good chance of reaching the Mt Buffalo Chalet to see the finish, or stop along the way and watch the 435 strong field push through the pain barrier! If you are located on the mountain, you will be asked by race marshals to stay in your location until the last racer has passed before descending. If you are at the Mt Buffalo Chalet, you will be escorted down the mountain by the Race Marshalls' car. Bring your cow bells and be amazed!
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Spectators and Supporters Explorers ride
Or maybe even a racer's recovery ride! Why not arrive early on Friday 5th of December or stay an extra day on Monday, the 8th of December, and head up the valley to soak up our amazing scenery and towns. Visit Porepunkah, Ovens and Myrtleford on your way to Gapsted winery. Stop to eat, shop, and drink (responsibly!) along the way. With a bike path better than the road, you can enjoy the Vines and Hops growing and the cows mooing without worrying about cars passing. This easy 75km ride is hard to match, so take your time and enjoy this amazing piece of riding infrastructure along the Great Alpine Rail Trail.
