There is a 2016 version of this event, click here to view it
Add to My Calendar
Export to Outlook
Export to Google Calendar
Export to iCalendar
 
8 out of 10
Correct Details

Wiggle Dragon Ride

10/06/2012 - Margam Park, Port Talbot, South Wales - Sportive

Rating: 86.7% based on 16 reviews - Rate this Event Now

2012 sees the 9th running of the Dragon Ride. One of the original UK cyclosportives, voted as the UK's favourite by readers of Cycling Weekly for the past three years. For 2012 the event moves to the stunning parkland venue of Margam Park near Port Talbot South Wales, situated just a few hundred metres from junction 38 of the M4 and just a few miles from the main line railway stations at Port Talbot and Pyle. The event will be held on Sunday 10th of june 2012.

The change of start/finish venue has allowed he organisers to introduce some roads not used before and to re-introduce the "hill with no name2 or "Devils Elbow" used on the first four Dragon Rides. Both the Gran Fondo and Medio fondo will see an increase of climbing distances, the Medio at 1875m and the more difficult Gran Fondo at 3350m. (All distances and timings approximate).

A short "Corto" ride of 37km is also included providing less of a physical challenge.

Extensive changes to the starting proceedure should vastly reduce the time riders have had to wait to get away from the start. Timing issues from 2011 have been resolved.

Event Website http://www.dragonride.co.uk
HQ/Start Address
Address Line 1 Margam Park
Address Line 2 Margam
Town Port Talbot
County West Glamorgan
Postcode SA13 2TJ
 
Event Facilities
Adequate Car Parking Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities
Showers Showers
Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event) Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event)
Support for Participants
Route card with emergency contact details Route card with emergency contact details
SAG wagon following laster rider(s) SAG wagon following laster rider(s)

Related Articles

  • Rate this Event:
  • 16 votes

You May Also Like...

ASO AND HOTCHILLEE JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCHTHE LONDON-PARIS BY TOUR DE FRANCE ASO AND HOTCHILLEE JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCHTHE LONDON-PARIS BY TOUR DE FRANCE
HotChillee launch virtual cycling community to combat lockdown stress and isolation HotChillee launch virtual cycling community to combat lockdown stress and isolation
Cycling Challenge at the Top of the Gorge Cycling Challenge at the Top of the Gorge
The Mini Sportive Series is Back for its Ninth Season The Mini Sportive Series is Back for its Ninth Season
Yorkshire Sees The Return of The Struggle Yorkshire Sees The Return of The Struggle

Events You May Also Like...

Hammer Sportive! Weeks to go until event: less than 3 weeks
Experience Tenerife Bike Ride Weeks to go until event: less than 3 weeks
Dragon Ride - the UK's toughest Sportive in the stunning Brecon Beacons Days to go until event: 2
CANCELLED Poppyscotland sportive Days to go until event: 2
Beyond The Dyke Beyond The Dyke Days to go until event: 8
This event's shortened URL is: https://cyclosport.org/3450