Velo29 Events
Strade Sportive
Medium Route
26 April 2026
HQ Brymbo Sports & Social Complex, LL11 5TG
Stats
Distance: 104.2km
Elevation: 1,689m
Ride Time: 4 – 7 hours
Start: 07:30 – 08:15
Feeds: x2
Price: £35.00
The Monday before the sportive at 6pm, you will receive a ‘Get Ready’ email which contains information about the sportive.
On Tuesday at 10am, you will receive an ‘Act Now’ email which contains the links you need to obtain your rider number and booking reference in order to complete the Pre-Event Questionnaire and Book a Time Slot.
Booking opens from 10am Tuesday until 18:00 Thursday. This is ESSENTIAL to ride.
It is vitally important that you remain subscribed to our emails. However, copies will also be uploaded to our FB page which you do not need a FB account to access.
No entries on the day.
Entries close on Sunday night 1 week before the event.
For any questions relating to Pre-Event Questionnaire or Time Slot Booking email depart@velo29.com
The ALL NEW Strade Medium Route!
What a Medium route this is!
Mountains, scenery, riding along a river, car-free roads, great feed stops and all in a totally new part of the World for Velo29!
It’s a tough route, make no mistake! One of the toughest parts comes in the first 10km, the ‘soon to be much discussed’ climb of Esclusham Mountain. At 4km the road points UP and it continues to do so, mostly quite steep until 10km! We rise from 90m to 450m in 6km, one of the longest climbs in the Sportive Series and reaching one of the highest points!
From the top of Esclusham Mountain, we descend to the first feed stop at Llangollen which is an option to cut the ride short and follow the River Dee back to Wrexham with the short route riders. However, it would be a shame to do so as the Medium route loop is stunning, challenging but stunning!
Depart the feed but don’t eat too much as the road goes rapidly up again as we climb Moel y Gamelin, which is the steepest ascent on the ride! From there it’s a glorious lumpy (but mostly downhill) ride back to the feed stop at Llangollen where more fresh food, a hot brew and as much High5 as you can handle await!
We say goodbye to the Long riders at this 2nd feed but of course, if you’re feeling great you can always go long, just tell us at the finish and we can take payment for the upgrade.
The ride back to Wrexham isn’t too tough, with some upwards lumps before a rapid descent down to Wrexham where an awesome medal, post-ride beer and hot BBQ sausage await!
If you know our events then you know what to expect, great signage, food, support and a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
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