Sun 14 Jun 2026 Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, UK

Dragon Ride

The iconic Welsh cycling sportive is set to take place in 2026, offering participants the chance to tackle some of the most stunning and challenging routes in South Wales.

4 races

  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

Cymru Classic

00:00

Age 16 & over

£70-£299

  • 98 km road cycling + 1354 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

Medio Fondo

00:00

Age 16 & over

£87-£339

  • 157 km road cycling + 2223 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #3 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

Gran Fondo

00:00

Age 16 & over

£105-£439

  • 215 km road cycling + 3350 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #4 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

Dragon Devil

00:00

Age 16 & over

£119-£519

  • 296 km road cycling + 4433 m ascent

Event overview

Dragon Ride has long been regarded as one of the UK’s toughest and most beautiful cycling events, with routes that traverse the scenic Brecon Beacons and beyond. The 2026 edition promises to uphold this legacy with four thrilling distances: Dragon Devil, Gran Fondo, Medio Fondo and Cymru Classic.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Location

  • Park

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

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Races at event

  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #1 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Cymru Classic

00:00

Age 16 & over

£70-£299

  • 98 km road cycling + 1354 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #2 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Medio Fondo

00:00

Age 16 & over

£87-£339

  • 157 km road cycling + 2223 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #3 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Gran Fondo

00:00

Age 16 & over

£105-£439

  • 215 km road cycling + 3350 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • #4 of 4
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Dragon Devil

00:00

Age 16 & over

£119-£519

  • 296 km road cycling + 4433 m ascent

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