Strade short

Velo29 Events

Strade Sportive
Short Route

26 April 2026

HQ Brymbo Sports & Social Complex, LL11 5TG

Stats

Distance: 46.2km
Elevation: 786m
Ride Time: 2 – 4 hours
Start: 08:15 – 08:45
Feed: x1
Price: £30.00

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.

Pre-Event Questionnaire & Start Slot Booking

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 Short Route!

As far as short routes go, this 49.7km route is going to present a challenge! That challenge comes in the form of a big hill in the first 10km, it’s called Esclusham Mountain, we hit it after 4km and it takes us from 90m to 450m! All 3 routes go up this mountain, it’s going to be a major taking point of the event and probably one to chat about at the bar for some months to follow!

The short isn’t all about the mountain but other than Esclusham it’s not an overly challenging route. We’ve got a great feed stop for you at Llangollen with fresh food, High5 and a hot brew. The feed is at 24km and from there back to Wrexham we do encounter a few uphill lumps but we are soon at the top and it’s a rapid blast downhill to the finish line!

We’ve got a great medal for you when you cross the line as well as a hot BBQ sausage and chilled beer.

All 3 routes on this new Sportive are going to be fab! We can’t wait to see you on Esclusham Mountain!