The popular scenic challenge to either Lake Vyrnwy or Lake Bala is back again in 2019!

This fabulous event starts and finishes at Hope House (SY10 9BX) and in previous years has seen over 200 cyclists take part. You can choose the 56 mile route to Lake Vyrnwy or the 70 mile route to Lake Bala which returns via Bwlch y Groes - one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales with a summit altitude of 545 metres!

It costs just £25 to register in advance. We also urge everyone to raise sponsorship to help ensure no family suffers the death of a child alone.

Cyclists will be provided with refreshments at our halfway feed station and treated to a delicious afternoon tea upon return to Hope House.

Start time for the 70 mile route is 8.30 am and 9.30am for the 56 mile route.  

You can view the routes below:-

56 mile route - https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4664089

70 mile route - https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4664085

Entrants must be at least 16 years old or over on the day of the event. 

Info for Riders

This fabulous event starts and finishes at Hope House (SY10 9BX).  The 56 mile route takes you to Lake Vyrnwy and back again.  The 70 mile route will see you make it all the way to Lake Bala, returning via Bwlch y Groes - one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales with a summit altitude of 545 metres!

Online entries will close at 12noon on Friday 9 August.  You can then enter on the day in person for a cost of £35.00.  If you decide to ride a different route on the day, just let us know when you sign in.

Refreshments will be provided at Lake Vyrnwy including freee water, a piece of fruit and a cereal bar or similar.  Please ensure you have enough other provisions for the rest of the ride such as energy drinks and bars.  A delicious afternoon tea will be waiting for when you return to Hope House.

Start time for the 70 mile route is 8.30 am and 9.30am for the 56 mile route.  You can view the routes below:-

56 mile route - https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4664089

70 mile route - https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4664085

Entrants must be at least 16 years old or over on the day of the event.

Please bring a fully charged working mobile phone and check we have the correct number for you when you sign in.

Parking at the hospice is limited; other nearby car parks will be signposted on the day if they are required.

The ride will continue if it rains.  If adverse weather conditions, the course may need to be shortened.

You must wear a cycle helmet. NO HELMET, NO PARTICIPATION! Please wear appropriate clothing. We recommend a high visibility item too.   Please remember to carry spare inner tubes, pump and basic tool kit. There will be mobile assistance for anything major.

Toilet blocks are available at the Sunstone Centre at the start and end of the ride and beside Lake Vyrnwy Dam.

The course will be signposted and first aiders will be driving the route.