Kick start the season with the Cyclone24 Copthorne Spring Sportive, a non-competitive cycle challenge with a fully signposted 75km course.

The route takes you out of Cardiff, heading through some beautiful Vale of Glamorgan lanes, and North towards the Valleys for some challenging climbs and coastal views, before heading back towards the city.

Expect challenging climbs, punchy hills, spectacular views and quiet country lanes. Watch out for a couple of cattle grids and some sheep.

There are no timing chips, with the aim to make it a great non-competitive but challenging day out for riders of all abilities. However, the event is built on strava for those who want a time.

All participants receive complimentary SiS energy products on arrival, along with coffee, tea, bacon sandwiches and refreshments upon your return.

The start, which is at 8.00am with registration opening at 7.00am, will be held outside The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross Cardiff.

This Sportive is supporting City Hospice, and £1 from each rider entry will be donated to the charity.

Info for Riders

Ride registration opens at 7.00am, with the ride start at 8am.

Our event HQ is The Copthorne Hotel, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, CF5 6DH. There is plenty of car parking at the event HQ, along with toilets and changing facilties. On return all riders will be greeted with coffee, tea and bacon sandwiches.

There are no timing chips, with the aim to make it a great non-competitive but challenging day out for riders of all abilities. However, the event is built on strava and available for gpx file download.

The route will be fully signposted. A broom wagon will be following the ride to assist any mechanical breakdowns, however, it is expected that all riders will carry a spare tube/pump as a minimum and follow the rules of the rode.

This Sportive is supporting City Hospice, and £1 from each rider entry will be donated to the charity.