Etape Cymru

The real issue with this event wasn't the loss of some course markers but the fact that the organisers hadn't budgeted the correct amount of food and drink. For several hundred riders at the back of the field there was no food or water at the first feed station, and no food at the second. Had it not been for some very kind locals, we wouldn't have eaten or drunk anything between mile 20 and mile 50 - not really an option given how challenging the route was.

I agree with the comments above that the route was fantastic and I'd happily go and ride it again off my own back. However, I won't be giving any money to the organisers (K-extreme) again. £65? Bost the most expensive and the worst organised sportive I've ever done. You'd be better saving your money and doing the Etape Hibernia or Caledonia instead - both are fantastic.

For more details have a look at the comments section of this article.

http://www.wrexham.com/news/etape-cymru-disrupted-markers-moved-3008.htm...

While there were serious problems, the event definitely has potential. The route and the local spectators were brilliant.

It all depends on how the organiser deals with it. If they hold their hands up, admit they made mistakes and learn I might sign up next year and put the problems down to naivety.

If they just blame it all on a few local moving signs and try to just do the same thing next year with no changes then it's not naivety, it's a racket.

Worst organised event I've ever riden. They where even over 50% out on the climbing!