2011 Verenti Dragon Ride Wales

The Verenti Dragon Ride cyclosportive is a circular, 40**, 130** or 190km** non competitive road cycle challenge ride over the beautiful hills and valleys of South Wales. With around 3000m of climbing, the route takes in the classic Milk Race/Tour of Britain climbs of the Bwlch, Rhigos and Brecon Beacons mountain roads. The Dragon Ride was one of the first annual cyclosportives to be held in the UK and the first to gain a place on the UCI calendar. The ride is based at Pencoed, just outside Cardiff and has excellent road, rail and international air links. 2011 will be the eighth occasion this event has been held.

(**to be confimed)

Promoted and organised by BreakAway Cycling.

The event is intended for experienced cyclists, unlike shorter charity rides this is not a leisure ride and should only be attempted by reasonably fit and competent riders. The event takes place 3/4 weeks before the Tour of France Etape participation ride; the Dragon Ride offers the only compatible climbs in the southern UK, ideal as training for the Etape.
Mechanical support at the start and out on the course will be provided by the famous yellow Mavic service vehicles.

 




ONLINE ENTRY FEES:
£TBD Gran/Medio Fondo 190/130Kms
£TBD Corto 40Kms
£TBD/£TBD Individual/Corporate Hospitality

All prices include VAT, online entry fees apply.

Maximum entry 3750 riders.

Minimum age 16** accompanied by parent, 18+ to "Old Dragon", unaccompanied. (** Parents of under 16's please contact organisers).


2010 Event Details:

Start and finish at Pencoed Technology Park (units 2-6), Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, CF35 5HY. South Wales. Map ref: SS 97041 80655. (situated 6 miles east of Bridgend, at M4 junction 35)
(Pencoed is situated between Cardiff and Swansea with good road and rail links).
Route will be identified with direction arrows.
Refreshment points will be situated along the route.
Mavic mechanical back up, medical and rescue/support vehicles will be in attendance.







We are encouraging all Verenti Dragon Ride participants to use their place in the event to raise as much money as possible for The Prostate Cancer Charity.