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5th and 6th September 2009
Following the success of last years event and that of our Olympic cyclists, 2009 sees the return of the ARRIVA TRAINS Tour of Wales - Youth Cycle Race.
The
phenomenal success of the RIS Insulation
Junior Tour of Wales -
an event fully supported by
Blaenau Gwent Council throughout its 28year history - has led the
organisers to programme an event for riders in the younger age
categories (6 - 16yrs) The youth event will be on similar lines to the
Junior Tour of Wales.
Sponsorship has been arranged with ARRIVA TRAINS WALES, who are keen to promote cycling as a positive activity for young people and at the same time celebrate the success of the Ebbw Vale Line.
The 2008
edition took place on the 23rd and 31st August under
Welsh Cycling Regulations. This years edition takes place on 5th and
6th September with a Tredegar Town Centre Time Trial, a processional
ride to Parc Bryn Bach and two closed road races! There are links
at the top of this page to all the information you will need to enter
together with the results and photographs from 2008.
Much
of the racing takes place at Wales only Closed Road Cycle Race circuit
at Parc Bryn Bach,
near Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent. The circuit is set in 340 acres of
grass and woodland with a BMX track, visitor centre, bunkhouse, fishing
and water sport lake together with camping facilities.
Nicole
Cooke, Wales most successful woman cyclist said of this event .....
"The Arriva
Youth Tour of Wales is a fantastic opportunity for young people to begin
cycling and really challenge themselves in an exciting and healthy
sport. The courses will take place in the best of the local Welsh
countryside and whether it is just for fun or for that competitive
streak in you the opportunities in cycling are endless!"
The General Classification (overall winner) will be decided using the best of the two circuit race results plus the Time Trial. Positions will be decided on points.
This event is proud to be supported by and associated with:
If you find any broken links or have any comments on this site please email: webmaster@youthtourofwales.org
