C&NW CTC Audax events from Ruthin 2026

A choice of 2 Audax events run from Ruthin in north Wales 

 The Clwydian (BR)

207Km cycling event starting from Ruthin, N. Wales. Controls at the start (Ruthin), Loggerheads, Pensarn and  Corwen,  Llanuwchllyn, plus 4 information controls. One of the classic hard North Wales audax routes from the Graham Mills/Dave Mathews stable. 
The route climbs to Brenig from the sea and though the Clwydian and Haulkyn Ridges as well. 

EBrevet encouraged GPX file is available. Lights mandatory.
 Start 8.00 to finish by 22.16

https://www.audax.uk/event-details/calendar/14017-the_clywdian

 Y Dyffryn Clwyd (BP) 50:50@50

One of the classic North Wales audax routes from the Graham Mills/Dave Mathews stable.

130Km cycling event starting from Ruthin, N. Wales. Controls at the start, (Ruthin), Pensarn, Llyn Brenig, Corwen, Ruthin Rugby Club plus 4 information controls

Ride to the sea through the Dyffryn Clwyd Vale of Clwyd then ascend to Llyn Brenig and the down to the Dee at Corwen. You then climb the Horseshoe pass before the descent to Ruthin for refreshments. 

Lights recommended.

E-Brevet permitted
Start at 8.30 finish by 18.54

50:50@50 is an initiative to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Audax UK and to try to get more females to ride Audax events. The hope is that 50% of the field will be female riders.

Y Dyffryn Clwyd (50:50@50) Event Details| Audax UK - The Long Distance Cyclists' Association

 Entries will open after 4th April 2026

For full details of each event please use the links under 'Book this event'

This year we are running the events from the Welsh Festival of Cycling held at Ruthin Rugby Club organised by CTC Cymru, part of Cycling UK.   
Information about the Festival including camping will be added later - camp with us or just come for the day (if camping etc you must register in advance for the Welsh Festival - booking details available from May 2026)