After a highly successful first running this year, the Gritfest multi-day gravel stage race will be returning to Mid Wales over the weekend of the 21st-24th June 2019 and early bird entries have now opened at a discounted price.

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Taking in over 130km of riding and racing in the rugged Cambrian mountains over two days, the inaugural 2018 event was a sell-out and blessed with stunning warm and clear conditions, a repeat of which the organisers will no doubt be hoping for.

Based near Llandovery, the 2019 route is yet to be confirmed, but it's guaranteed that rider will once again be treated to some massive climbs in stunning scenery, plus a full event village with loads of brands, a band and beer put on. And food, lots of food.

Early bird entry gets you a discounted rate of £89 instead of the usual £109, with entries capped at 300 riders. Once again, we're very pleased to be event media partners as well as entrants, so head to the Gritfest site to learn more - or save yourself the hassle and just enter now - we're pretty sure you won't regret it...

• www.gritfest.co.uk

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