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Lauf Gritfest

June 20 - June 22 2025
Rhandirmwyn Carmarthenshire
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Distances: 2 days, 130km
Difficulty: Gently rolling terrain with one or two short hills
Limited to: 400 Participants

Gritfest has become the UK's premier gravel cycling race and but remains open to all off-road bikes.

Featuring 3 days of incredible riding around the Cambrian Mountains within Mid Wales. It includes timed special stages on gravel and over a mixture of terrain.

Includes an optional prologue stage on Friday evening, and 2 full days across the weekend. With approximately 125km across the 2 days, you will need a certain level of fitness to finish. Each day there is a considerable amount of climbing.

We will have several catering outlets at the event and have worked closely with them all for a number of years. Expect good quality, tasty and nutritious food that will keep your energy levels up. There is pizza too and Stokh brewery on site.

There will be live music and entertainment on going until 10pm on Friday & Saturday night, but there will be a quiet camping area that is furthest away from the main area. Families and doghs welcome!

The WTB Prologue returns for 2025, and it will take place on Friday afternoon and early evening. This is not a compulsory stage, and it will not form a part of the overall results. Separate prizes will be awarded, including spot prizes. The course is approximately 5.4km and just a short ride from the arena. Expect a fun start to the event and a chance to get the legs warmed up for the weekend ahead.

Day 1 of Gritfest will take riders to some of the most spectacular riding and areas you will see in the UK. The first special stage takes riders through Twyi forest with a fast descent to finish. After a short linking section, SS2 is the longest of the event, into the heart of Tywi with an undulating track to keep you on your toes, and a fast finish. SS3 takes riders into new areas, with another timed section that features more descending than climbing. 3 Timed Special Stages and 1 Feed & re-fueling station

Day 2 starts with a stage around Llyn Brianne, before riding in more new sections for the event. The final timed stage is the rider's favourite downhill stage overlooking Llyn Brianne before the final few untimed kilometres back to the arena and the overall event finish. 3 Timed Special Stages and 1 Fueling & hydration station

Lauf Gritfest is as serious a race as you make it. You can try and beat your mate, try to beat everyone or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery around the area.

 

Lauf Gritfest

 
Start Located At: Rhandirmwyn, Nr Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
 
 
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Included

Accurate Electronic Chip Timing
Camping from Friday to Monday
Finishers T-Shirt
Event HQ facilities & parking
On-Site Catering
Full route marking
Family & Friends welcome
Prizes for category winners
Bike wash facilities
First aid support
Saturday night entertainment including live music
Well stocked feed station

 
Facilities
Parking
Changing Rooms
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Marshalls
 
Features
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
 
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