The Bass Coast Cycle Challenge delivers a quintessential Victorian cycling experience, combining breathtaking coastal vistas with challenging inland climbs across five thoughtfully designed routes. This community-driven charity event has established itself as the region's premier cycling festival, attracting riders from across Australia to test themselves on the renowned Mt Misery climb, with proceeds funding the education of young drivers, passengers and cyclists.

Since its inception, the event has enabled over 3,800 students to take part in the RYDA road safety education program, and supported numerous local community groups who volunteer to assist with the event. Rider numbers are capped at 1000, with the most popular routes the 121km, 85km and the ~100km gravel - where adventure-seeking cyclists can explore the region's less-traveled paths.