Trans Cambrian Cyclo Sportive

Date: 6th September 2009

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: £20

Further information and entry: www.clivepowell-mtb.co.uk

Organiser contact:

Clive Powell Mountain Bikes, Cwmdauddwr Arms, West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB

Tel: 01597 811343