Event Overview
Shifty Fifty Rd 3 – Surf Coast 50 is a cycling event based in Anglesea on Victoria’s Surf Coast, with the startline at 23 Inverlochy St (Anglesea Discovery Camp). The program offers three distance options: Shifty Smally (10km), Shifty Shorty (26.3km) and Shifty Fifty (52.6km). The route uses a loop format, with the 52.6km event completed as two laps, and eMTBs are permitted.
What the Course Demands
The course is built around a looped route above Anglesea, with the longer option requiring consistent pacing across two laps and a repeat pass through the event village. The organiser notes varied riding through the local network, with sections that can disrupt rhythm and reward steady handling and momentum management. For the 52.6km, riders must complete the first lap by 12:15pm to be allowed to start lap two.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits riders who prefer a structured, lap-based format with clear distance choices. The 10km option is positioned as an entry point for junior riders and those new to MTB racing, while the 26.3km and 52.6km options fit riders comfortable with longer, continuous efforts and repeated technical decision-making over a full loop. eMTB riders are explicitly welcomed by the organiser.
