Kerry Lewis and Mike Bevan recently took part in the Cycle Sportive which forms part of the Tenby Long Course. A well-established event and attracts thousands of competitors to participate in a swim, run and cycle spread over three days.  The chosen undulating medium 70-mile cycle tour of West Wales started in Tenby, overcast clouds and light rain forecast for the opening miles as the riders set off. The route headed towards Pembroke on gentle undulating roads, the closed road event led to an interesting start as large groups filled the road. The route then headed to the coast passing through Castle Martin then onto the scenic coastline of Fresh Water West.

Tough climbs greeted the riders as they made their way back inland toward Carew then a northern loop around Tavernspite before south and onto Wisemans Bridge and Saundersfoot for the closing miles and two long ten percent climbs provided a sting in the tail. Large crowds along the route provided great encouragement and distraction on the tough climbs especially out of Saundersfoot. An atmospheric loop around Tenby Town before the finish. An incredibly well organise event on amazing scenic roads, but be prepared as the route is very undulating with 4500 feet of climbing along the way.

More Photo’s from the event https://acme-wheelers.co.uk/gallery-2/gallery-2020/nggallery/awaiting-location/tenby-long-course-sportive-2024