WHAT IS IT?
A 3-day off-road cycling event. Includes an optional prologue stage on Friday evening, and 2 full days across the weekend
WHERE?
Rhandirmwyn, Nr Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
WHEN?
Friday, June 20th (optional prologue)
Saturday, June 21st
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
ENTRY FEE
2025 Entry - £120
(plus payment processing fee)
CATEGORIES
SENIOR - Ages 16 to 39
VETERAN - Ages 40 to 49
GRAND VETERAN - Ages 50 to 59
SUPER VETERAN - Ages 60+
All categories are based on riders' age on 31/12/2025
EVENT FEATURES
Accurate Electronic Chip Timing
Camping from Friday to Monday
On-site Showers
Event HQ Facilities & Parking
On-Site Catering
Full Route Marking
Prizes for Category Winners
Bike Wash Facilities
First Aid Support
Feed Stations
2025 ROUTE IN BRIEF
127KM OVER 3 DAYS
7 TIMED STAGES
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- Prologue (optional) – 5.3km, 170m climbing
- Saturday – 75km, 1550m climbing
- Sunday – 55km, 1200m climbing
- 70% off-road
- 40% on timed stages
- Mix of terrain
- Suitable for all off-road bikes
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PROLOGUE
5.3km / 170vm
Returning for 2024
An optional Friday timed prologue, with a fast stage with incredible views and a twisting descent to get you ready for the days ahead. Just over 1 kilometer from the event HQ, the timed section is 5.3km with 170 metres of climbing.
More Route InfoSATURDAY
65km / 1600vm
Heading into the Wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains.A total of 3 spectacular timed sections within spectacular terrain. Starting with a firm favourite, before some completely new riding for SS2. The route is predominantly off-road, or on quiet lanes with superb views all around.
More Route InfoSUNDAY
53km / 1360vm
With an un-timed climb to get the legs back in gear, the special stages start with a plummeting timed descent and include probably the most scenic gravel tracks you will ever ride. An amazing day riding around Llyn Brianne with far-reaching views across both the idyllic Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons.
More Route Info
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 20
12:00
Campsite opens
13:00
Catering open
13:00
Registration opens
14:00
Optional prologue course open
18:00
Prologue course closes
19:00
Registration closes
19:30
Prologue results & podium
21:38
Sunset
22:00
Final arrival time (gates will be locked after)
Saturday, June 21
04:54
Sunrise
07:00
Entrance & campsite opens
07:30
Registration opens
08:30
Registration closes
09:00
START
13:00
Faster finishers are expected back
16:00
Day 1 timed stages podium
21:38
Sunset
22:00
Venue closed & gates locked
Sunday, June 22
04:54
Sunrise
07:00
Arena opens
09:00
START
11:30
Faster finishers are expected back
15:00
Prize giving
21:38
Sunset
Monday, June 23
11:00
Campsite closes
LOCATION
FAQ
But if you have a mountain bike, cyclocross bike or even a single-speed fat bike tandem then you are welcome!
We kindly ask everyone to take their own rubbish away with them. There are no chemical waste facilities on-site.
Expect good quality, tasty and nutritious food that will keep your energy levels up. There is pizza too! :)
RULES
Event Rules
- Anyone found to be riding under another person’s entry will be instantly removed from the results. It is a breach of our event insurance and we can not accept anyone who has not entered and is riding in their own name.
- Helmets are mandatory. Anyone caught riding without a helmet will be removed from the event immediately.
- Technical assistance from a non-racers must only permitted at feed stations. Bikes changes are not allowed.
- Riders are free to help each other while out on course, but swapping bikes is not allowed.
- All styles of bikes are allowed and there is no restriction on tyre or wheel size.
- e-bikes are allowed, but will not be eligible for prizes. Motor pacing behind an e-bike on timed stages is not allowed. It is the responsibility of the rider alone to manage battery life.
- Littering is not allowed and any rider caught leaving litter will be immediately penalised
- Anyone caught missing a section of the course will be disqualified immediately.
- Anyone caught dropping litter on purpose will be immediately disqualified. This includes discarding gel wrappers.
- Anyone who disobeys a marshall will be disqualified immediately.
- Anyone caught overtaking dangerously will have a 2 minute time penalty as a first offence and disqualification as a second offence.
- Anyone who break any rules and laws while riding on public highways will be immediately disqualified. We ask that all riders ride in a manner that is safe and courteous at all times.