A Cycling Monster

Described by the organisers as 'probably the UK’s toughest sportive and without doubt the toughest in Wales.' Only 50 places are available for this event, which aims to come as close as possible to alpine events such as La Marmotte.

There is only one course distance, of 190km (118 miles) with a massive 4200m (13,800ft) of climbing. Be warned, there are steep gradients of 25% or above on several climbs leading organisers to bill the sportive as 'something to rip your legs off'.. The mixture of long climbs with steep gradients is what makes this such a challenge – as well as the distance.

Full route details and course maps will not be made public before entries are open. The course will head north from Llangadog, including a climb of the Devil’s Staircase and many more, less famous but equally challenging climbs.

How does The Monster compare? Using trusted stats from other tough UK sportives:
Fred Whitton Challenge: 180km & 3300m climbing (112 miles & 10838ft)
Dragon Ride Gran Fondo: 222km & 2905m climbing (137 miles & 8875ft)
Dragon Devil: 300km & 3437m climbing (186 miles & 11276ft)
Peak Epic: 165km & 3642m climbing (103 miles & 11950ft)
A Cycling Monster: 190km & 4200m climbing (118 miles & 13800ft)

If you don’t believe us, then you will have to enter and see for yourself.