South Wales Summer Gravel Epic

This is a sportive not an enduro. The format is simple, a long distance loop where you set off in small groups and get an overall time at the end, this is a challenge so no podium but everyone gets a beer and a medal when they finish. Smooth gravel tracks along a hilly route starting and finishing at the fabulous Glyncorrwg MTB Centre, South Wales. A truly epic ride not far from Cardiff.

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Adaptive Short £49.99

Adaptive Long £49.99

Short £49.99

Medium £49.99

Long £49.99

Difficulty

Smooth gravel tracks along a hilly route in the dramatic heart of South Wales.

What?

An epic gravel ride on smooth gravel with multiple route options to suit all abilities, completely off road.

All distances are indicative, we need to ride recce to get accurate details.

Short: 50km

Intermediate: 75km

Long: 100km

Where?

Situated from the epic Glyncorrwg mountain bike centre at the head of the Afan Valley, this location feels like it is in the middle of the wilderness but you're never more than 30 minutes from civilisation.

Times and Photos

results and photos will be posted here post race.

Camping

There is limited overnight camping spots at the venue BUT loads of camping and accommodation options within riding distance of the centre. You can find out more about the Glyncorrwg MTB centre here

If you wish to camp at the centre you will need to book with the centre (Afan A Blast). Please call them on:

• 01639 699802

Planned Schedule

Monday

1700 Course release

Saturday

0730 Registration opens, collect number boards

0800 Ride starts, you'll be set off in waves with your mates with longest distance starting first; you'll receive a quick safety brief before setting off

0930 All riders on course

0930 Rider safety briefing

1800 Event village closes and the party at the centre starts

1900 Everyone's times online (signal depending)

Changes will be announced in the event notices section.

Entry Includes

The amazing folks at Afan A Blast will be on hand to fix any mechanicals on site.

Fully marked route

Event facilities

Number board

Course map

Support vehicle in case of a ride ending mechanical

Cake stops

Electronic timing

Emergency support

Safety marshals

On-site catering

Instant results service

Parking

Minimum age is 10 for MTB and 14 for eMTB.

Categories

Elite M/F 18+

U13 M/F (If you are 14 during 2024 then you are U15)

U15 M/F (If you are 15 during 2024 then you are U18)

U18 M/F (If you are 18 during 2024 then you are U21)

U21 M/F (If you are 21 during 2024 then you are Senior)

Senior M/F:  from 21-29 (If you are 30 at any time during 2024 then you are Master)

Master M/F: from 30-39 (If you are 40 at any time during 2024 then you are Veteran)

Veteran M/F: from 40-49: (If you are 50 at any time during 2024 then you are Grand Veteran)

Grand Vet M/F: from 50-59 (If you are 60 at any time during 2024 then you are Super Veteran)

Super Vet M/F: aged 60+

eMTB.  Minimum age for eMTB is 14

M/F under 40

M/F 40-49 (If you are 50 at any time during 2024 then you should choose 50-59 category)

M/F 50-59 (If you are 60 at any time during 2024 then you should choose 60+ category)

M/F 60+‍