Road Cycling

Dragon Ride

Road Cycling covering 99 km to 298 km with up to 4,500 m D+ in Port Talbot (Wales, United Kingdom)

LocationPort Talbot, Wales, United KingdomShow on map(51.5924° N, 3.7802° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,500 m

Dragon Ride is an endurance sporting event in Port Talbot, Wales, GB focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Dragon Devil (298 km, +4,500 m D+), Gran Fondo (222 km, +3,500 m D+), Medio Fondo (153 km, +2,300 m D+), and Cymru Classic (99 km, +1,300 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dragonride.co.uk).

Official website
Dragon Ride in Port Talbot (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200848", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200848" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadCulture & HistoryMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Dragon DevilRoad Cycling298 km+4,500 m1,150 m - 3,040 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gran FondoRoad Cycling222 km+3,500 m1,153 m - 2,623 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Medio FondoRoad Cycling153 km+2,300 m1,156 m - 2,122 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Cymru ClassicRoad Cycling99 km+1,300 m1,159 m - 1,705 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
298 km
Elevation gain
+4,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,500 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,040 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3 % / 5.4 %
Course format
Loop course
298 km+4,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N4080120160200240280FS51.5924° N, 3.7802° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,040 m above sea level (+4,500 m D+, -4,500 m D-)

Peak: 3,040 m·at 220 km·Ø 3 %
1,150 m1,780 m2,410 m3,040 m0 km59.6 km119.2 km178.8 km238.4 km298 km3,040 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dragon Ride take place?

Dragon Ride takes place in Port Talbot, Wales, GB (start area at coordinates 51.5924° N, 3.7802° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Dragon Ride?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Dragon Devil (298 km, +4,500 m D+), Gran Fondo (222 km, +3,500 m D+), Medio Fondo (153 km, +2,300 m D+), and Cymru Classic (99 km, +1,300 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Dragon Ride?

The main competition (Dragon Devil over 298 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,500 m of elevation gain and -4,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,040 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Dragon Ride?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dragonride.co.uk).