EVENT PROGRAM 28 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2026 / FORREST, OTWAY RANGES This year marks a truly special moment in the story of the Otway Odyssey and GOGG — two decades of riding, racing and coming together on the trails and roads of Forrest and the Otways. For the 20th year, we return to Forrest to take on the flowing singletrack beneath towering eucalypts as part of the Otway Odyssey. And for the 10th year, we once again head deep into the Otways on the gravel roads of GOGG — long, relentless climbs and fast, remote descents that have become every bit as iconic as the trails themselves. Over two decades, thousands of riders have faced these courses. World Cup racers and Olympians, weekend warriors, first-timers, kids, families and lifelong friends have all lined up knowing that nothing here comes easily. The bikes, routes and formats may have evolved, but the challenge has never softened — and the heart of the event has always remained the same: committing, rewarding, welcoming, and deeply connected to this place. The riding is exceptional, but it’s the shared struggle that defines the Otway Odyssey and GOGG. The quiet tension on the start line, the grit required on the climbs, and the stories told at the finish — these are the moments that have built the event’s reputation over twenty years. Whether this is your first attempt or you’ve been here since the early days, welcome. Thank you for being part of this milestone year — and for taking on the Otways once again. The Rapid Ascent Team
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