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Dragon Ride Gran Fondo

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Dragon Ride Gran Fondo

Peterwh planned a road ride

September 12, 2021

Dragon Ride Gran Fondo

Hard

10:20

213km

20.6km/h

3,060m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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16.5 km

Sardis Hill

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Heading east to west on the B4287 from Pontrhydyfen to Neath, Sardis Hill kicks up from the junction with Ton Mawr Road and within a hundred metres hits around 14%. …

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38.8 km

Glynneath Hill Climb

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This climb appears minor in the grand scheme of things, but underestimate it at your peril.

Once you’ve negotiated the junctions in Glynneath the road bends right then rears up …

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75.2 km

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

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Although not the classic side of the Black Mountain, this is still a fantastic road to climb that crosses the spine of the mountain and immerses you in some of …

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92.8 km

Road Over Usk Reservoir, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Awesome spot to go cycling in South Wales. Smooth, undulating tarmac with beautiful views across Towy valley and Carmarthenshire Fans (mountains).

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108 km

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

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A completely unassuming road that isn't wide or busy enough to warrant road markings but offers up one of the best (and quietest) views of the Western Brecon Beacons or …

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137 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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163 km

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

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This is the ‘classic’ way to climb Rhigos, riding north to south as it treats you to two fantastic hairpin bends that could have been plucked direct from the Alps. …

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182 km

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …

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213 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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115 km

94.9 km

2.96 km

706 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

206 km

6.71 km

251 m

< 100 m

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Dragon Ride Gran Fondo

Sardis Hill

Glynneath Hill Climb

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

Road Over Usk Reservoir, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Rhigos Climb Viewpoint

Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy

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