If you were unable to ride please return your entry pack and timing chip to: Dragon Ride, 33 Highbury Crescent, Bridgend, South Wales, CF31 4RD. Due to the bulky nature of the transponder, large letter post is required. Thanks






 



2009 Provisional results are available to view from the Raceahead website or via the link on our results page.
A DQ against a riders name indicates disqualification due to red traffic light infingement, reported to us by the Police. Please see paragraph 7 of the event regulations.








Dragon Ride Britain's favourite Sportive of 2008 by readers of "Cycling Weekly"






6th Dragon Ride Wales 2009

The Dragon Ride cyclosportive is a circular, 130 or 190km non competitive road cycle challenge ride over the beautiful hills and valleys of South Wales. With around 3000m of climbing, the route takes in the classic Milk Race/Tour of Britain climbs of the Bwlch, Rhigos and Brecon Beacons mountain roads. The Dragon Ride was one of the first annual cyclosportives to be held in the UK and the first to gain a place on the UCI calendar. The ride is based at Pencoed, just outside Cardiff and has excellent road, rail and international air links. 2009 will be the sixth occasion this event has been held.

Promoted and organised by BreakAway Cycling.

The event is intended for experienced cyclists, unlike shorter charity rides this is not a leisure ride and should only be attempted by reasonably fit and competent riders. The event takes place 3/4 weeks before the Tour of France Etape participation ride; the Dragon Ride offers the only compatible climbs in the southern UK, ideal as training for the Etape.

Details of the provisional 2009 route can be found on the "Route Details" page . The start/finish venue will be at Pencoed Technology Park (units 2-6), Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, CF35 5PZ. South Wales. Map ref: SS 97041 80655.
 

Changes for 2009:
Please note that we will now send out riders start packs including your timing chips and numbers in the fortnight prior to the event. So once again there is no need to register - just turn up and ride.
Improved traffic management for car parking, to eliminate potential delay to event start time.
Additional toilets at the start car parks and arena area. Improved start/finish area (wide smooth tarmac).
Savoury food at the final feed station.
Improved route signage.
Mechanical support at the start and out on the course will be provided by the famous yellow Mavic service vehicles.

Start venue relocated to Pencoed Technology Park (units 2-6), Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, CF35 5PZ.




Online Entry fee £29 (including VAT).

Maximum entry 3000 riders.

Minimum age 16** accompanied by parent, 18+ to "Old Dragon", unaccompanied. (** Parents of under 16's please contact organisers).


2009 Event Details:

Start and finish at Pencoed Technology Park (units 2-6), Felindre Meadows, Pencoed, CF35 5PZ. South Wales. Map ref: SS 97041 80655. (situated 6 miles east of Bridgend, at M4 junction 35)
(Pencoed is situated between Cardiff and Swansea with good road and rail links).
Route will be identified with direction arrows.
Refreshment points will be situated along the route.
Mavic mechanical back up, medical and rescue/support vehicles will be in attendance.