Cyclists in the L'Etape event will be riding with some of Australia's sporting royalty, some less known for their cycling prowess, who will be participating in the ride for the Steve Waugh Foundation - including Steve Waugh, Adam Goodes and Anna Meares.

Australian cycling legend, Simon Gerrans, will not only be riding in the Race but has agreed to be one of the guides necessary for local budding cyclists, Amelia and Curtis Trkulja, to participate in the event.

The twelve times Tour de France entrant and yellow jersey winner joked that they would be showing him what to do, as he has never been to this part of the world before.

"These guys are still in the junior category, so they need to have an experienced adult accompanying them throughout the ride," he said.

"They know these mountains so well though, I'll be learning from them."

Both Amelia and Curtis have had cycling scholarships at the Illawarra Academy of Sport for a number of years, and Amelia has just competed in the National Championships, coming 4th in one of her three events. Curtis is not yet old enough to compete there.

Kiama Council has sponsored their registration in the event, which goes past the top of their street.

Registrations for the Race and the Ride are closed at the moment, as together the two events have reached the cap of 3000.

"We are hoping we can open them up again on 8 March, when after the new Public Health Order comes into effect," says L'Etape organiser, Florent Malezieux.

Mayor Mark Honey being presented with a yellow jersey, in the style of the one presented after the final Champs Élysées stage