WHAT IS IT?
A single loop gravel cycling event with option of 130km Gran Fondo or 90km Medio Fondo distances. Riders are timed and will be the only Gravel Fondo race in the UK.WHERE?
Llandovery, Carmarthenshire with riding within the Cambrian MountainsWHEN?
Registration & Gravel demo day Saturday September 11th &Main event Sunday September 11th, 2021
MASTERS - Ages 30 to 39 (born 1982 to 1991)
VETERAN - Ages 40 to 49 (born 1972 to 1981)
GRAND VETERAN - Ages 50 to 59 (born 1962 to 1971)
SUPER VETERAN - Ages 60+ (born 1961 and before)
e-FONDO - For electric assisted bikes based, Medio Fondo distance only. (non-competitive, no prizes awarded) All categories are based on riders age on 31/12/2021
Overall fastest Male & Female riders will also be awarded
- plus booking fee
Applies to Gran Fondo & Medio Fondo distances
Medio Fondo - 90km & 2000m climbing (timing finish @ 77km)
See Full rotue details here
Age Category Winners - Winners Jerseys
Medio Fondo - Timed and results produced, but no prizes awarded
EVENT FEATURES
Accurate Electronic Chip Timing
Finishers Medal
Event Technical T-Shirt
Multiple well stocked feed stations
Full route marking & supplementary GPX
Prizes for category winners
Event HQ facilities & parking
On-Site Catering
First aid support

2020 ROUTE IN BRIEF
GRAN FONDO
130km / 2800vm
The UK’s ONLY single loop gravel race event.Riders will head from Llandovery into Crychan Forest and then continue into the Cambrian Mountains with a stunning route through the Upper Towy Valley. Featuring big climbs, epic views and a high % of the route on gravel roads this will become the iconic UK gravel route.
More Route InfoMEDIO FONDO
90km / 2000vm
Following the same route as the Gravel Fondo for 65km before a short section before rejoining and finish back on the full Gran Fondo course. The race timing will finish after 75km, leaving a 15km neutral ride back to HQ at Llandovery.
NB: Although the Medio Fondo will be timed and results provided in position order, only the Gran Fondo has prizes & podium ceremony attached.
More Route Details
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 11
06:45Sunrise
11:00 - 19:00
Registration Open
10:00 - 18:00
Gravel Demo & Trade Open
19:36
Sunset
Sunday, September 12
06:47Sunrise
07:00
Registration Opens
08:30
Registration Closes
09:00
Race Start
14:00
Faster Finishers Expected Back
19:33
Sunset
LOCATION
ABOUT LLANDOVERY
The town is a gateway to surrounding beauty spots such as the Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. With easy access on main roads and being less than 1 hour drive from the end of the M4 motorway it is an ideal location that mixes fantastic riding beyond and ease of access.

ACCOMMODATION
Carmarthenshire is known as the Cycling Hub of Wales and we are working together with Carmarthenshire County Council to ensure that as many accommodation options as possible are bike friendly. For more information and properties within the area as well as excellent local information on things to do and see, visit the Discover Carmarthenshire website.

GETTING HERE
By road: From the South, it is less than 1 hour from the M4. From North & East it sits upon the main trunk roads from Newtown (A483) and Abergavenny (A40).
By train: Llandovery has a railway station on the Heart of Wales line, accessed via Swansea or Shrewsbury. The station is just 200 metres from the event HQ. Bikes are permitted on the Heart of Wales line, but can not be booked in advance.
By bike: If you want to turn Gravel Fondo Cymru into a bikepacking adventure there are endless minor roads and off-road tracks that make this area of Carmarthenshire perfect for cycling. Wild camping is not permitted on the venue field, but there are 2 campsite with full facilities within Llandovery.
FAQs
Mountain bikes and any other form of off-road bike is allowed, but please ensure it is road worthy and able to deal with rough road surfaces.
The cut offs in place are designed for a lowest average speed of 15kph (8mph) for the Gran Fondo route.
We are also working closely with local councils to have road closures in place on minor roads that the event uses. There will be marshals around the course to ensure it is a safe and fair race for all.
As it is not a race, there are no prizes or podiums for any e-bike riders.
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