Cyclists and spectators from across the UK and beyond will be heading to Ceredigion in June for the Lloyds National Road Racing Championships.
This comes as British Cycling and Welsh Government confirm a landmark agreement to host the next three Lloyds National Road Championships in Wales from 2025-‘27.
This forms part of Wales’ commitment to hosting world-class cycling in the coming years, following on from the announcement that the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will both take place in the UK in 2027.
Wales has previous experience of hosting major cycling events, having held several stages of the Tour of Britain in recent years.
Ceredigion has produced elite riders such as Josh Tarling and Stevie Williams. The county will stage three days of racing with the time-trial on Thursday, June 26, the circuit race on June 27 and the road race concluding the action on Sunday, June 29.
Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion County Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, said:
“We are delighted that Ceredigion will be hosting the Lloyds National Road Cycling Championships this year.
“It will be an opportunity for us to showcase Ceredigion as a fantastic place for cyclists and for tourism, where you will experience fantastic scenery – our coastline, the countryside and mountains.
“Ceredigion has a proud record when it comes to producing elite cyclists including Josh Tarling, Stevie Williams and Gruff Lewis and we hope that hosting this event will inspire young cyclists who will be able to see their heroes in action.
“Hosting this event will provide significant economic benefits to the county and we look forward to welcoming the Championships to Ceredigion.”
Jonathan Day, managing director for British Cycling Events, said:
“Wales has been a huge supporter of hosting major cycling events, so reaching this agreement with the Welsh Government is a huge milestone in securing host venues for the coveted National Road Championships for the next three years.
“The popularity of this event among riders and fans continues to grow, so it is fantastic to be working with partners in Wales where I am sure it will be a huge success.”
Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said:
“This landmark agreement is further excellent news for Wales, particularly Ceredigion this summer, and testament to our unique offering of world-class cycling terrain.
“With this exciting announcement following confirmation that the Tour de France will come to Wales for the very first time in 2027, it helps cement our position as a premier destination for elite cycling events and offers a chance to see British and Welsh riders who will go on to compete in Le Tour and Tour de France Femmes in 2027.
“I look forward to both riders and spectators being treated to the opportunity to discover the very best of Welsh cycling landscapes.”
