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Event Summary
Event Overview
- The Five Valleys was established in 2013
- It is our 5th annual Five Valleys Sportive In 2017
- Up to 1000 riders have taken on this sportive
- Challenging route & spectacular scenery
- Premier calendar route
- Timed event with electronic tagging
- Two different route options, Long route (72m) & Short route (54m)
- Feeding & water stations, mechanical support & medical support
Event Details
- Event URN:
405997
- Start Date:
Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot, South Wales, SA13 2TJ
View map - Cheques payable to:
Prostate Cymru
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Other
About the Event
Info for Riders
Nicole Says Go For Gold…
“I would recommend the Five Valleys Sportive to anyone who loves to test themselves on a challenging course as it is packed with some of the toughest hills in South Wales. The organisers have decades of experience in cycling and know how to put on a great event that is also one of the most friendly I’ve participated in. My favourite part of the course is the Bwlch mountain as the climb has a steady gradient so it’s easy to get into a rhythm and when you get to the top the views are exceptional.”
Nicole Cooke MBE & Olympic Gold Medalist
Whether you are a club, part of a club, an enthusiast or just a reasonably experienced rider, we fully recommend you add this event to your annual cycling calendar. The history of the Five Valleys route comes from an event which was started as a road race by the Port Talbot Wheelers in 1958 and grew to become one of the most famous races held in Wales. It was the only race in Wales which was given a Star Trophy status – this rating is now called Premier Calendar. The reason for its popularity was because it was such an arduous course taking in some of the most historical climbs in South Wales.
The Rides
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Long Route - 72 Miles
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 03/09/17 | 09:00 | 116km / 72 miles | 57 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sun 03/09/17 – 09:00
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Short Route - 54 Miles
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 03/09/17 | 09:00 | 87km / 54 miles | 45 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sun 03/09/17 – 09:00
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Event Summary
Event Overview
- The Five Valleys was established in 2013
- It is our 5th annual Five Valleys Sportive In 2017
- Up to 1000 riders have taken on this sportive
- Challenging route & spectacular scenery
- Premier calendar route
- Timed event with electronic tagging
- Two different route options, Long route (72m) & Short route (54m)
- Feeding & water stations, mechanical support & medical support
Event Details
- Event URN:
405997
- Start Date:
Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot, South Wales, SA13 2TJ
View map - Cheques payable to:
Prostate Cymru
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Other
About the Event
Info for Riders
Nicole Says Go For Gold…
“I would recommend the Five Valleys Sportive to anyone who loves to test themselves on a challenging course as it is packed with some of the toughest hills in South Wales. The organisers have decades of experience in cycling and know how to put on a great event that is also one of the most friendly I’ve participated in. My favourite part of the course is the Bwlch mountain as the climb has a steady gradient so it’s easy to get into a rhythm and when you get to the top the views are exceptional.”
Nicole Cooke MBE & Olympic Gold Medalist
Whether you are a club, part of a club, an enthusiast or just a reasonably experienced rider, we fully recommend you add this event to your annual cycling calendar. The history of the Five Valleys route comes from an event which was started as a road race by the Port Talbot Wheelers in 1958 and grew to become one of the most famous races held in Wales. It was the only race in Wales which was given a Star Trophy status – this rating is now called Premier Calendar. The reason for its popularity was because it was such an arduous course taking in some of the most historical climbs in South Wales.
The Rides
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Long Route - 72 Miles
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 03/09/17 | 09:00 | 116km / 72 miles | 57 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sun 03/09/17 – 09:00
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Short Route - 54 Miles
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 03/09/17 | 09:00 | 87km / 54 miles | 45 | --- |
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Entry:
On Day: (£35.00)
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Sun 03/09/17 – 09:00
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