RETURN OF THE ODYSSEY

The Otway Odyssey has long been revered as one of the true, classic marathons on the Australian calendar. Little has changed since the race first ran in 2007, and in 2019 the Odyssey falls on 23rd February, starting and finishing in the township of Forrest, as it has done since 2013. With a range of distances to conquer from 15-100km, and a brewery right in town for the finish, the town of Forrest really comes alive for this huge event run by Rapid Ascent.

You might as well make a weekend of it too, with the Great Otway Gravel Grind on the following day, Sunday 24th February. You can ride it on just about whatever bike you like. Your XC bike will be absolutely fine, but a gravel or cyclocross bike is perfect! You can race it or just ride it – there are time out zones for a coffee throughout the course and great catering at the event finish. This weekend in Forest is a great way to round out a summer of cycling.