2 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE RIDING WITH 6 TIMED STAGES PACKED FULL OF FUN RIDING AND BREATHTAKING SCENERY
DETAILS OF TIMED STAGES WILL ONLY BE RELEASED IN THE WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT TO AVOID ANYONE HAVING AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
DAY 1
80KM & 1900M CLIMBING


Day 1 of Gritfest will take riders into the heart of Mid Wales and the spectacular landscape around the Upper Towy Valley. Starting with an ascent of "K2" before a big drop into a spectacular hidden valley. The route will skip into Tywi Forest for 2 timed stages before heading back towards Llyn Brianne reservoir where the final timed stage of the day will take place.
3 Timed Special Stages
2 Feed stations: 29km, 50km
Timed Stages
Stage 1 : Rotor Riot - 7.5km, 190vm (undulating)
Stage 2 : Brooks Behemoth - 19km, 450vm (challenging)
Stage 3 : Effetto Dam Buster - 6.8km, 100vm (pedally downhill)
DAY 2
50KM & 1200M CLIMBING


Day 2 will be almost completely new for riders who took part in 2018. From Cilycwm the route will head into Caio Forest for the first timed stage before returning back past the arena and heading North to Bryn Arau Duon for an incredible section. The final timed section will once again be within Cwm Rhaeadr forest.
3 Timed Special Stages
2 Feed stations: 13km & 32km
Timed Stages
Stage 4 : Lezyne Ladder - 4.1km, 170vm (climb)
Stage 5 : Lauf True Grit - 9.1km, 180vm (undulating)
Stage 6 : Ritchey Rush - 5.3km, 195vm (undulating)