Dragon Ride

DISTANCES & PRICES

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Macmillan 100 100km £47.50
Medio Fondo 153km £52.50
Gran Fondo 230km £57.50
Dragon Devil 305km £92.50
Dragon Tour – click here for more information

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ABOUT THE EVENT

The UK’s most prestigious Sportive returns for its 13th year in 2016! The South Wales event will once again start from the picturesque Margam Park, Port Talbot, having moved there successfully in 2012. 2014 saw the introduction of a mammoth Dragon Devil distance, which will once again be part of the offering for 2016.

The Gran Fondo will take in approximately 2,905m of climbing, passing through the beautiful Brecon Beacons and the Medio Fondo approximately 2,060m.

The Dragon Devil will certainly not be for the faint hearted. There will be a very limited numbers of places available for this option, so those who are keen will need to get in quickly. Those lucky enough to get a place will be well rewarded with an incredibly stunning cycling route which will take in the ‘Rhigos’, ‘Black Mountain’ and the ‘Devil’s Elbow’ – the Dragon ride’s signature climbs – with the addition of the ‘Devil’s Staircase’, a climb with a 15% gradient and elevation of 480m.

Brand new for 2016 is the Macmillan 100 100km distance! We would like as many people as possible to support our official charity Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve the lives of those affected by cancer. We suggest a minimum fundraising target of £100 or a suggested donation of £50 Macmillan when entering this distance, although fundraising is not an entry requirement.

Have you got what it takes to slay the Dragon?

THE DRAGON TOUR

Dragon slayers now have something even more epic to look forward to in the form of the Dragon Tour. The new three day Tour event sees 500 cyclists take on a sportive each day, culminating with the Dragon Ride itself on day three. Each evening Tour riders can enjoy a dinner, some post ride recovery and they will be joined by a special guest speaker on the final evening. A variety of packages are available including accommodation and merchandise options.

For more information on the Dragon Tour, including distances and route information for each day, click here.

EVENT BENEFITS

The UK’s most prestigious sportive
Stunning South Wales scenery
Famous climbs including Rhigos, Black Mountain and Devil’s Elbow
6,000 riders supporting each other to the finish line
Picturesque start/finish venue with car parking and large event village
Infamous savoury food at the Feed Stations
A major tick off your cycling bucket list

EVENT INCLUDES

Mechanical support
Motorcycle marshalling by NEG Wales/UK
Medical support
Free car park at start/finish venue
Sweep vehicle for those who cannot complete the route
Pasta Party for all riders
Live music and entertainment at event village
Well-stocked feed stations with sugary goods, savoury food, Zipvit Sport energy products (drink, gels and bar) and water
Riders pack posted out prior to the event. No need to register on the day of the ride
Electronic chip timing
Results texted to your mobile phone as you cross the line
Finishers medal