After lots of persuasion by Mark Rigby, (now the BC organiser) I eventually succumbed and decided to enter this years ride. What can I say? This is a classic ride and superb route. The terrain is a joy to behold and the scenery is just overwhelming at times. Yes, the weather this year could hardly have been better, but I’ve already pencilled in next year as an event not to miss.

My thanks also to all those who spared a back wheel and encouragement to pull me round in record (for me) time.

Distance

Max Elevation

Total Ascent

Stage

From

To

Route

Profile

Miles

Kms

Feet

Metres

Feet

Metres

Complete

Chepstow

Chepstow

XXX

XXX

384

618

1549

472

26169

7976

1

Chepstow

Bronllys

XXX

XXX

45

73

1066

325

2966

904

2

Bronllys

Tre'r-ddol

XXX

XXX

66

106

1378

420

3937

1200

3

Tre'r-ddol

Dolgellau

XXX

XXX

29

47

951

290

2349

716

4

Dolgellau

Menai

XXX

XXX

56

90

1181

360

4009

1222

5

Menai

Dolgellau

XXX

XXX

51

82

771

235

3668

1118

6

Dolgellau

Newtown

XXX

XXX

45

72

1188

362

3156

962

7

Newtown

Hereford

XXX

XXX

54

87

1549

472

3274

998

8

Hereford

Chepstow

XXX

XXX

37

59

656

200

2710

826