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Gritfest 2019 – Wales Premier Gravel Race
21 June 2019 @ 10:00 am - 24 June 2019 @ 12:00 pm
£99
GRITFEST IS OPEN TO ALL OFF-ROAD BIKES. FEATURING 2 DAYS OF INCREDIBLE RIDING AROUND THE CAMBRIAN MOUNTAINS IN MID WALES IT WILL INCLUDE TIMED SPECIAL STAGES ON GRAVEL AND OVER A MIXTURE OF TERRAIN.
WHAT IS IT?
A 2 day off-road cycling event with timed special stages
WHERE?
Cilycwm, Nr Llandovery, Mid Wales
WHEN?
Saturday June 22nd &
Sunday June 23rd, 2019
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry – £99
– plus booking fee
Optional Extras:
Electric Hookup – SOLD OUT
Event Hoody – £25 (pre-order only)
CATEGORIES
OPEN – Ages 16 to 39
VETERAN – Ages 40 to 49
GRAND VETERAN – Ages 50 to 59
SUPER VETERAN – Ages 60+
All categories are based on riders age on 31/12/2019
EVENT FEATURES
- Accurate Electronic Chip Timing
- Camping from Friday to Monday
- Finishers T-Shirt
- Event HQ facilities & parking
- On-Site Catering
- Full route marking
- Family & Friends welcome
- Prizes for category winners
- Bike wash facilities
- First aid support
- Saturday night entertainment including live music
- Well stocked feed stations
2018 ROUTE IN BRIEF
2019 TBC
130KM OVER 2 DAYS
6 TIMED STAGES
Day 1 – 90km, 2400m climbing
Day 2 – 40km, 1000m climbing
70% off-road
45% on timed stages
Mix of terrain
Suitable for all off-road bikes
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 21
10:00
Campsite Opens
12:00
Catering Open
17:00
Evening Entertainment Starts
21:39
Sunset
22:00
Bar Closes
Saturday, June 22
04:55
Sunrise
10:00
Mass Start
11:00-14:00
Kids & Family Activities
14:00
Faster Finishers Expected Back
18:00
Evening Entertainment Starts
21:39
Sunset
22:00
Bar Closes
Sunday, June 23
04:55
Sunrise
10:00
Mass Start
12:00
Faster Finishers Expected Back
15:00
Prize Giving
21:39
Sunset
Monday, June 24
12:00
Campsite Closes
ABOUT
Gritfest was held for the first time in 2018 and was a huge success with all 200 entries selling out. Organised by A Cycling, organisers of other popular events such as Battle on the Beach, Tide 2 Tide and many others we also know the upper Towy Valley better than most and can ensure only the best tracks and best areas will be used. The venue is also one previously used for the first ever event we organised, Singlespeed UK Championships in 2010.
Riders can ensure that no stone will be left unturned to ensure everyone is grinning from ear to ear throughout the weekend.
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