The Five Valleys Sportive!  This challenging and exciting sportive is being held annually in aid of Prostate Cymru that helps raise awareness and support for men in Wales with prostate cancer. A testing, tough and historic route awaits those who enter this fun, popular and rapidly growing event.  

• The Five Valleys was established in 2013
• Over to 2000 riders have taken on this sportive
• Challenging route & spectacular scenery
• Premier calendar route
• Timed event with electronic tagging
• Two different route options, Long route (72m) & Short route (54m)
• Feeding & water stations, mechanical support & medical support

 

Go On, Test Your Limits…

Whether you are a club, part of a club, an enthusiast or just a reasonably experienced rider, we fully recommend you add this event to your annual cycling calendar. The history of the Five Valleys race route comes from an event which was started as a road race by the Port Talbot Wheelers in 1958 and grew to become one of the most famous races held in Wales. It was the only race in Wales which was given a Star Trophy status – this rating is now called Premier Calendar. The reason for its popularity was because it was such an arduous course taking in some of the most historical climbs in South Wales.

Info for Riders

This challenging and exciting sportive is being held annually in aid of Prostate Cymru that helps raise awareness and support for men in Wales with prostate cancer.

The history of the Five Valleys race route comes from an event which was started as a road race by the Port Talbot Wheelers in 1958 and grew to become one of the most famous races held in Wales, it was the only race in Wales which was given a Star Trophy status – this rating is now called Premier Calendar. The reason for its popularity was because it was such an arduous course taking in some of the most historical climbs in South Wales. 

In 2013, The Five Valleys Sportive was open to Cycle Club members by invitation of Prostate Cymru to launch the event and raise the profile of the Charity. The success of the launch event and the enthusiasm of the riders led to the formal creation of the Prostate Cymru Five Valleys Sportive in 2014 which is now open to include the general public and cycling enthusiasts. 

Starting and finishing in Margam Park, Swansea, there are two routes to choose from, the shorter route at 54 miles, or the longer route at 79 miles.

PLEASE NOTE: this year the long route is longer than previous years due to road works. The long route in 2024 is 79 miles.

The event will begin at 9.00am with registration open from 7:30am, located at Margam Park 's East Lodge entrance (SA13 2TH). There will free car parking available. 

The race cut-off time is 5:00pm. 

All registered participates will receive an email with the final event details 1 week prior to the event.