cyclosportive

The weather threw a bit of everything at Sunday’s Tour of Pembrokeshire but still failed to take the shine off this hidden gem of a sportive set in deepest west Wales. Over 500 riders had signed up for the third edition of the small but perfectly formulated event and most were in place for a police-escorted mass start that saw them immediately gearing down for the 17% climb out of Saundersfoot.

After last weeks fabulous weather, thunderstorms were forecast for Sunday, threatening to add some extra fire and brimstone to this year’s Dragon Ride - the venerable sportive across the mountains of South Wales, now in its 7th year. But fears of a deluge were ungrounded, and about 3500 riders enjoyed a fantastic day out in the sunshine.