An adventure in Wales
through the mountains to the beach

Surf'n'turf is a new event for 2022, with the aim of creating a fun, social, and fully inclusive ride. Taking place over the weekend of August 20th & 21st, it will be a journey from the town of Llandovery in the heart of Wales, through the spectacular heart of Wales to spend a night in a picture perfect location of Llanrhystyd, right next to the sea. Designed as a bikepacking event, with no set route, we will provide a range of options, all tried and tested to suit all abilities. It is open to all styles of bikes, with routes that will cover road riding, gravel, or more technical terrain that will suit more adventurous gravel bikes or mountain bikes.

For those intrigued by bikepacking, but perhaps don't have all the kit, there will be an optional luggage transfer option to get to the stop over, or perhaps to take that extra bit of kit to the beach to enjoy the sea.

Looking to make it a family occasion? There is also an extra family camping option for those wishing to join you, but not take the bike.

The camp location is a flat field, with direct access over a small pebble barrier to the sea. The beach is a mix of shingle and sand on the Ceredigion coast, with a huge array of wildlife to spot and enjoy. Dolphins and seals can be spotted if you are lucky, with a wide array of seabirds on the nearby rocky cliffs.

What is included

Standard

Camping
Camping pitch within the event field, exclusively available for Surf'n'Turf riders.
Parking
Secure overnight parking at the start location.
Toilets
There will be toilets on site to use overnight.
Water
Drinking water will be available from the camp field
Route options
While you are free to make your own route, we will give the option of many routes to follow to get from Llandovery to the campsite at Llanrhystyd. We will give links to GPX files, to download on to the device of your choice. Information on useful stopping points along each route will also be given.
RNLI donation
We will be donating £5 from every entry to the RNLI. This will be shown in addition to the basic fee on the entry page.

Options

Luggage transfer
Don't have a bikepacking setup? Or looking to take a little extra? The luggage transfer option is for you (size restrictions will apply).
Additional camping pass
If you have others who you wish to join you at the camping location, additional people can join you for just £5 per person (under 16 free).

Example routes to suit all riders and all bikes

NB. The map above is designed as an example, and not for use to follow while riding. A full list of routes will be given to all entered riders in the weeks before the event and the option to download preferred file formats. Not all routes are shown, and we will be expanding the options significantly as the event draws near.

About us


A Cycling is an events company with years of experience in a wide range of cycling, and multi-sport events.

Main organiser Matt Page is a local, with years of experience plotting routes both around the area, but further afield. With a great understanding of different rider abilities and extensive knowledge of every possible road, gravel track or bridleway you can ensure that the routes supplied will be the very best available.

Why Surf'n'Turf?


As bikepacking has become more popular, we have embraced the style of riding to explore the surroundings further.

Surf'n'Turf keeps the outdoor, self-sufficient style of bikepacking but takes away some of the unknown with a guaranteed campsite in a location that we know you will love. Basic facilities will be available, and we want the campsite to have a fun, social atmosphere. Grab your stove, sit on the beach and experience the joy of the outdoors.

After visiting many parts of the UK, we also know just how lucky we are to have such an incredible landscape on our doorstep, and we want to share this with others.