Trans Cambrian Cyclo Sportive
Date: 7th September 2008
The Trans Cambrian Cyclo Sportive is a road cycling event that traverses the Cambrian mountains, starting from the old market town of Rhayader and taking a roller coaster route past Llyn Clywedog and the Star Inn down to Machynlleth and the sea.
From here it snakes back through the mountains via Nant-y-Moch reservoir, Devil's Bridge, and the 100year old Elan Valley dams, finishing back in Rhayader town centre. It is 87 miles long, the highest point is 509m and the lowest point is just 6m above sea level.
Start/ Finish Location
The Start/Finish is at Rhayader Smithfield on North Street. It will be open from 7.00 am on the day. There is a limited amount of parking at the start. Other car parks can be found at Rhayader Town Football Club, St. Harmon Rd., The Triangle, and the Elan Valley Trail. There are toilets at the St. Harmon Rd. car park, and near the Triangle car park in Cwmdauddwr.
Start Time:
Registration begins at 7.30am on Sunday. Starting is from 8.30am to 9.30am. You can set off whenever you are ready.
Pricing: £17
Entries are now open and will close on Aug 12th or when numbers reach the limit of 500 riders.
Further information and entry: http://www.clivepowell-mtb.co.uk/
Organiser contact:
Clive Powell Mountain Bikes, Cwmdauddwr Arms, West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB
Tel: 01597 811343
Fax: 01597 810936
Sun 07/09/2008 - Trans Cambrian Cyclo Sportive
Cyclo Sportive traversing the Cambrian Mountains, which form the spine of central Wales.
Starts:
07/09/2008 08:30:00
Difficulty: Advanced
Rhayader, Wales
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