UKCE: Wales Black

Leaving from Lampeter, reportedly home of the first ever game of Rugby played in Wales, is this monster of a ride. With 10,000 ft of climbing over 125 miles - this is for the more seasoned riders out there.

Upon leaving Lampeter you head east and towards the Llyn Brianne Reservoir and the Tyw Forest, where you'll be rewarded with some stunning views and you'll appreciate the remoteness of where you're riding. This should whet you appetite for what's in store for you later on. You'll continue north following the reservoir until it thins to its source and peel off to the east again where thing get a little more rugged.

Momentarily you'll be back to civilisation as you hit the A470 through Newbridge-on-Wye, but not for long as you'll soon be heading towards the Elan valley - and this is truly spectacular!

The first jaw dropping moment will be as you're greeted by the Caban-Coch Dam. This imposing concrete wall in front of you hides the real beauty behind which is the Caban-Coch reservoir. You follow close to the shores all the way up the west side heading north and onto the Garreg-Ddu reservoir. As you cross over at the top, just to your right if you're lucky you'll catch a glimpse of the Garreg Ddu Dam. Don't worry if you miss it though as you'll ride right past the top of it at the summit of the next big climb, and it really will be worth it.

As you continue north you'll track along next to the Pen-Y-Garreg reservoir and see the final dam of the day - simply called the Dam. From here the course starts to bend back around to the west and opens up to expose the full extent of this Welsh wilderness. You'll follow rivers and pass through an old mining outpost before the last real stint of the day. After Devils Bridge, you'll head south to enjoy a little rest-bite and reflect of your achievement whilst on the flatter run in back to Lampeter. 

Once back at the finish you'll be presented with your event specific T-shirt and medal and can grab some well-earned food, put your feet up and lap up conquering this beast of a ride.

Event Includes:

• Event centre facilities and parking
• Mechanical support
• Medical support
• Full route marking
• Rider public liability insurance
• Feed Stops en-route
• Free energy drink + energy snacks
• Electronic chip timing
• Bike wash facilities
• Pick-up wagons
• T-shirt & medal
• Web results service
• Online certificates
• On site catering
• Event photography by SportivePhoto
• Six Physio Massage@Events

Event Website http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/ukce-black-series-wales/ HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 University of Trinity St Davids Address Line 2 College Street Town Lampeter County Shropshire Postcode SA48 7ED		Event Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities Changing Rooms Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event) Sign-on at HQ Organiser Details Name UK Cycling Events Email County Antrim