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The UK's Most Challenging Sportive

Sweeping climbs through the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Timed closed-road climbs

Could you be King or Queen of the Mountains?

Our 20th Anniversary in 2024

Be part of a very special edition of this iconic ride

Advice from Cycling Experts

Our expert Cycling Team are here to help you with your journey to the start line

Join Team Macmillan with your own place and fundraise to help people affected by cancer. You can secure your fundraising entry here The top fundraiser will be awarded a coveted Macmillan spotted jersey and there will be plenty of other prize draws and giveaways for fundraisers throughout the year.

Event News

Spring Forward: 6 things to do at this point in your Dragon Ride training

By Rebecca Charlton The clocks have changed, the evenings are becoming increasingly lighter and if you’ve been lacking motivation over the winter months this could…

Fuelling for a sportive: What to eat, when to eat and how much to eat

By Ed Laverack A proper fuelling strategy for a 200-300km cycling event is crucial for sustaining your energy levels throughout this immense distance. Distance is…

How to get one of the Final Entries for 2024 Dragon Ride

The 20th anniversary of Dragon Ride which takes places this June 23 has already seen over 4,300 entered and is expected to the be the…

Optimising your cycling equipment

By Nas Karimi As we slowly approach Dragon Ride event day, you will no doubt be well on your way with current training plans and…

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