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
75KM & 1700M 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 a climb to Llyn Brianne and the start of Stage 1, which will be a timed section around the edge of the reservoir. The route will continue North with timed sections within Tywi Forest before the return to the arena at Cilycwm.
3 Timed Special Stages
2 Feed & water stations
Timed Stages
Stage 1 : TBC - Gradual uphill
Stage 2 : TBC - Undulating
Stage 3 : TBC - Undulating
DAY 2
59KM & 1500M CLIMBING
Day 2 will feature new stages and a new forest block with riders starting by crossing Llyn Brianne and then heading into Esgair Dafydd. The timing won't start until you reach the top, with a long, fast downhill stage. A short uphill transition to a new forest block for another fast and furious stage before the final killer climb to Bryn Arau Duon, a favourite of many in previous years.
3 Timed Special Stages
2 Feed & water stations
Timed Stages
Stage 4 : TBC - Downhill
Stage 5 : TBC - Downhill
Stage 6 : TBC - Fast, undulating