Junior Tour of Wales Cycle Race

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This race takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, and comprises of 5 stages of fast and furious road racing over just 3 days.

The event is open to any rider aged between 16 and 18 and female riders of any age.

The race headquarters is at Nantyglo Leisure Centre in the borough of Blaenau Gwent and is sponsored by the local County Borough Council.

It travels through the Counties of Gwent, Dyfed and Powys - through the spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons. Traditionally the race starts with a prologue time trial, with 3 road race stages and a circuit race. The final stage takes in the breathtaking climb of Tumble Mountain – a 5 mile climb of a 10 % gradient.

Previous races have attracted riders from Holland, France, Eire and America, with past winners going on to ride for top Continental Teams and win the British Road Race.

Entries are always welcomed !

This event has two main sponsors but does have competitions within the overall race that are available to sponsors e.g. King of the Mountains, Points Jersey, team etc.

For further information about race entries, sponsorship or purchasing advertising space contact the race organiser, John Richards or email John Richards

 

Thinking about entering, but haven’t got an entry form?

Click this hyperlink to take you to an Adobe Acrobat version that you can save or print out.

Road Race Entry Form

 

The Junior Tour of Wales is co-sponsored by 

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council