# The Blaenau

A self-supported ride around the Welsh uplands, starting and finishing in Ludlow. Three rough mixed-terrain loops, and over half of finishers ride a gravel bike.

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-blaenau/
- Format: adventure; discipline: offroad; surface: Rough mixed-terrain tracks and lanes
- Country: United Kingdom
- Organizer website: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Verified on: 2026-10-28

## Editions

### 2027 · Classic 620 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-blaenau/2027/classic-620-km/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-06-12
- Start location: Ludlow
- Finish location: Ludlow
- Distance (km): 620
- Climbing (m): 11000
- Support: Self-supported
- Entry fee: 99.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Edition source: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Verified on: 2026-10-28 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Start Sat 12 Jun, 9am at Epic Cycles
- Clwydians, Snowdonia edge, Cambrians, Brecons
- No formal cut-off, party Tuesday night
- 100 places across all routes

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2027 · XL 750 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-blaenau/2027/xl-750-km/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-06-12
- Start location: Ludlow
- Finish location: Ludlow
- Distance (km): 750
- Climbing (m): 14500
- Support: Self-supported
- Entry fee: 99.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Edition source: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Verified on: 2026-10-28 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- 750 km plus, takes in Snowdonia
- Proper hike-a-bike bits
- Start Sat 12 Jun, 9am
- No formal cut-off, party Tuesday night

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2027 · North 480 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-blaenau/2027/north-480-km/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-06-12
- Start location: Ludlow
- Finish location: Ludlow
- Distance (km): 480
- Climbing (m): 8500
- Support: Self-supported
- Entry fee: 99.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Edition source: https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau
- Verified on: 2026-10-28 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Northern half of the Classic
- Back via Elan Valley and Trans Cambrian Way
- Start Sat 12 Jun, 9am

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

## Sources

- [Official source](https://epic-cycles.co.uk/the-blaenau), checked 2026-10-28: Official event website: dates, routes, entry and registration details.