The Brevet Cymru Mini
Chepstow
Oliver Iles
200 km
Summary
213Km cycling event starting from Chepstow.
Controls at
- Chepstow
- Hay On Wye - Drover Cycles
- Brecon
- Chepstow
- Plus 4 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A shortened version of the longest-established Classic Welsh brevet.
Fancy a crack at the Brevet Cymru, but 400km is just too much - why not do the 200km version Follows the same route to Builth Wells before dropping down to Brecon to pick up the Brevet Cymru route back to Chepstow.
At only 2,600m of climbing, it is still a little lumpy but presents a manageable challenge.
The following are a few highlights to enjoy along the route.
a Riding along the Wye River.
b Pass through Monnow Gate and Bridge, a historic site in Monmouth. It is the only remaining medieval fortified river bridge in Great Britain, with its gate tower still standing in place.
c Pass Grosmont Castle.
d Enjoy the beautiful stretch of woodland towards Erwood Station.
e Enjoy the tough, long climb out of Builth Wells the stunning scenery.
f Ride a short stretch of the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal alt road route available.
The event starts at Monmouthshire Upcycle in Chepstow with free refreshments available before the start. A massive thank-you, Kevin Daffey of Chepstow Cycling Club, for arranging this new start location for this event.
Free controls on the route with a postal finish.
Control to Control GPS files available.
E-Brevet is available for this event.
See provisional route -
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Fancy a crack at the Brevet Cymru, but 400km is just too much - why not do the 200km version Follows the same route to Builth Wells before dropping down to Brecon to pick up the Brevet Cymru route back to Chepstow.
At only 2,600m of climbing, it is still a little lumpy but presents a manageable challenge.
The following are a few highlights to enjoy along the route.
a Riding along the Wye River.
b Pass through Monnow Gate and Bridge, a historic site in Monmouth. It is the only remaining medieval fortified river bridge in Great Britain, with its gate tower still standing in place.
c Pass Grosmont Castle.
d Enjoy the beautiful stretch of woodland towards Erwood Station.
e Enjoy the tough, long climb out of Builth Wells the stunning scenery.
f Ride a short stretch of the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal alt road route available.
The event starts at Monmouthshire Upcycle in Chepstow with free refreshments available before the start. A massive thank-you, Kevin Daffey of Chepstow Cycling Club, for arranging this new start location for this event.
Free controls on the route with a postal finish.
Control to Control GPS files available.
E-Brevet is available for this event.
See provisional route -
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Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 1 May 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 06:45 to finish by 20:57
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Distance: 200 km (213 km) in 14h12
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Starting from: Chepstow
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Closing Date: Sat, 1 May 2027
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
2700m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Severn Bridge Randonneurs
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
27-319
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants