Dragon Ride

From A.S.O. UK

Date Sun 23rd June 2024
Location Port Talbot, West Glamorgan
Price £25.00 - £109.00
Races 5 races

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Four cyclists ride along a winding, tree-lined road. Three cyclists in orange, red, and green jerseys ride together in the background, while one cyclist wearing a black jersey and helmet appears in the foreground, slightly out of focus. The surroundings are lush and green.

Dragon Ride

Sun 23rd June 2024

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable cycling experience at the 20th edition of the Dragon Ride on Sunday, June 23, 2024! Organized by A.S.O. UK, this legendary sportive returns to the stunning Margam Park in Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, offering riders a chance to conquer one of the toughest challenges in the British Isles. Known for its breathtaking scenery and demanding routes, the Dragon Ride showcases the beauty of the Brecon Beacons while testing the mettle of cyclists from all over.

With a history dating back to 2004, when Lou Lusardi first launched the event with just 280 participants, the Dragon Ride has grown into a beloved staple of the cycling community. Expect exhilarating race distances that will push you to your limits and create lasting memories. Join thousands of fellow cycling enthusiasts as you tackle the iconic Dragon Ride and partake in the exciting surprises planned for this special milestone edition. Don't miss out on the adventure—mark your calendars and prepare to slay the Dragon!

Dragon Ride

Sun 23rd June 2024

A group of cyclists ride uphill on a winding road surrounded by green hills and lush vegetation under a cloudy sky. More cyclists can be seen further along the road in the background.

Three cyclists ride along a winding road through a lush green valley with rolling hills, patches of grass, and a small stream running beside the road under a cloudy sky.

Four cyclists ride up a narrow, winding road flanked by lush green foliage. The road is wet, suggesting recent rain, and the surrounding scenery includes dense trees and ferns. They appear to be in a remote, natural setting, with one cyclist in the foreground.

Two cyclists navigate a sharp curve on a hilly road surrounded by lush, green hills and valleys. One cyclist is in the foreground, wearing a black outfit and helmet, while the other is in the distance. The scenery includes trees and rolling countryside.

Cyclists ride up a narrow, winding road through lush green hills and valleys on a cloudy day, surrounded by tall grass, bushes, and distant trees.

Three cyclists in matching blue outfits sit on a wooden bench next to their bikes. The middle cyclist raises both hands in a peace sign, while the cyclist on the left waves. Another cyclist in a black outfit stands in the background. Trees and a hazy sky are visible.

A cyclist wearing a white helmet, sunglasses, and a pink cycling jersey with the number 2680 on it is smiling and interacting with two other people. One of them wears a green top and the other has a yellow lanyard. The background has blurred greenery.

Cyclists in jerseys and helmets gather around a table stocked with food like bananas, nuts, and boxed pastries at an outdoor rest stop. Some are selecting food while others are chatting in the background near a building with a staircase.

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Organiser's Description

The Dragon Ride is one of the oldest and most iconic sportives in the UK, renowned as being the toughest and most legendary in the British Isles. It will, once again, be returning to Margam Park for what will be a special 20th edition in 2024 with lots of exciting surprises planned!

Lou Lusardi birthed the very first Dragon Ride in 2004, with just 280 riders, he was inspired by the popularity of Italian Gran Fondo’s in his home country. At the time there were only a handful of sportives in the UK and Lou saw an opportunity to bring this type of event to the Brecon Beacons. An insight that has proven correct and stood the test of time, with thousands every year now slaying the gruelling Dragon Ride.