A fun and family-friendly cycle ride starting and finishing in the beautiful historic town of Caerleon. With a choice of 5 routes there’s something for everyone. Finishers and spectators alike can enjoy the ‘Finish Festival’ at The Priory. All money raised from the Dalmatian Bike Ride 2025 will go towards the continued work of St David’s Hospice Care.

Saturday 7th June 2025

2025 Event Registration

Register for the Dalmatian Bike Ride using the below.

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10 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£25

Per person (Family offer available)

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

24, 37 & 63 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£35

Per person

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

45 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£45

Per person

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

5 KM / 3.2 MILE

CHARITY WALK

From

£5

Per person

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

Information

  •  This is not a race! It’s a personal challenge for fun.
  • 18, 39, 59 and 101km cycling routes around Newport. We also see the return of the popular 72.5km (45 mile) canal route.
  • NEW FOR 2025: The 5km Dalmatian Walk.
  • Rolling start from Caerleon – times to be allocated.
  • Arrive back at The Priory, Caerleon for a fantastic finish festival & BBQ.
  • Marshals, maps, water stations, feed stations and medical cover provided.
  • Dalmatian themed fancy dress encouraged!
  • Please help your hospice care service to continue by raising a minimum of £50 in sponsorship.
  • Once registered you will receive an information pack along with your t-shirt prior to the event.

Rules

  • Riders take full responsibility for themselves for the duration of the event.
  • A helmet must be worn at all times.
  • Riders are expected to abide by the Highway Code.
  • Riders and walkers to be mindful and respectful of pedestrians.
  • Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the 5km Dalmatian walk. 

Age Restrictions

  • 5km / 3.2 mile walking route: No minimum age but all young walkers have to be accompanied by an adult
  • 18km / 10 mile route: No minimum age but all riders under 16 have to be accompanied by an adult
  • 39 km / 24 mile route: (Nash): Minimum age 12 (on day of event)
  • 59 km / 37 mile route: (Magor): Minimum age 16 (on day of event)
  • 72 km / 45 mile route: (Brecon to Newport): Minimum age 16 (on day of event)
  • 101 km / 63 mile route: (Old Severn Bridge): Minimum age 16 (on day of event)

Route Start Times

  • 101km (63 Mile) – Registration from 8:45am fir a 9:30am start
  • 72km (45 Mile)  –  Registration from 7:00am – coach leaving from Brecon at 7:45am
  • 59km (37 Mile) –  Registration from 09:00am for a 10:00am start
  • 39km (24 Mile) – Registration from 10:30am for a 11:00am start
  • 18km (10 Mile) – Registration from 11:00am for a 11:30am start
  • 5km (3.2 Mile) Charity Walk – Registration from 11:00am for a 11:35am start

2025 Route Information

 

We have five rides to choose from…

45 Mile Canal Route

Route Description

  • 72.5km/45 mile
  • Transport included from Caerleon to the start in Brecon.
  • Follow the Mon Brec Canal all the way back to Caerleon.
  • Water and feed stations located along the route.

Route Detail

  • The route will start in Brecon and take you along the scenic towpath back towards Caerleon.
  • You will pass through Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Govilon, Llanover, Mamhilad, Pontypool and Bettws before leaving the canal for the final leg down to Caerleon along the river.
  • Finish at The Priory for a the finish festival.

101km/63 Mile Route

Route Description

  • 101km/63 miles
  • With a start & finish at Caerleon, the route takes place on a mixture of cycle paths and smaller roads firstly in Newport and then into Monmouthshire and over the Old Severn Crossing into England. You will pass through Nash, Magor, Chepstow with feed stations along the way.
  • Cyclists are supported with vehicles that are on hand for support for the ride duration together with marshals and an event control number for direct contact.

    Route Detail

  • The Caerleon Cycle path out of Caerleon
  • Through Crindau (This is not a closed road section)
  • Along the fabulous Newport Riverfront and onto the SDR Bridge
  • The route then follows Corporation Road until Nash
  • At this point, the route follows the lanes around Nash (This is not a closed road section)
  • From Nash we head to Magor, and out towards Chepstow
  • At Chepstow, we travel over the OId Severn Bridge to England with a feed station at the Service Station
  • At this point, we turnaround and head home to the finish line at the Priory in Caerleon.

59km/37 Mile Route

Route Description

  • 59km/37 miles
  • With a start & finish at Caerleon the route takes place on a mixture of cycle paths and smaller roads in and around Newport you will pass through Nash with a turnaround point in Magor.
  • This route has two feed/water stations.
  • Cyclists are supported with vehicles which are on hand for support for the ride duration.

 

Route Detail

  • The Caerleon Cycle path out of Caerleon
  • Through Crindau (This is not a closed road section)
  • Along the fabulous Riverfront and onto the SDR Bridge
  • The route then follows Corporation Road until Nash
  • At this point, the route follows the lanes around Nash (This is not a closed road section)
  • From Nash we head to Magor, at which point we turnaround and head home on the same route to the finish line at the Priory in Caerleon.

39km/24 Mile Route

Route Description

  • 39km/24 miles
  • With a start & finish at Caerleon the route takes place on a mixture of cycle paths and smaller roads in and around Newport with Nash being the major reference point.
  • This route has one feed/water station.
  • Cyclists are supported with vehicles which are on hand for support for the ride duration.

Route Detail

  • The Caerleon Cycle path out of Caerleon
  • Through Crindau (This is not a closed road section)
  • Along the fabulous Riverfront and onto the SDR Bridge
  • The route then follows Corporation Road until Nash
  • At this point, the route follows lanes around Nash to then follow the same route home to the finish line at the Priory in Caerleon. (This is not a closed road section)

18km/10 Mile Route

Route Description

  • 18km/10 miles
  • With a start & finish at Caerleon the route mainly takes place on cycle paths with some smaller roads in and around Newport .
  • This route follows the river Usk down to Newport SDR bridge and back along the riverfront.
  • Cyclists are supported with vehicles which are on hand for support for the ride duration.

Route Detail

  • The Caerleon Cycle path out of Caerleon
  • Through Crindau (This is not a closed road section)
  • Along the fabulous Riverfront and onto the SDR Bridge
  • Over the SDR Bridge and following the other side of the river you rejoin your original route at the Millennium Footbridge
  • From here follow the same route in reverse back to Caerleon

5km/3.2 Mile Charity Walk

Route Description

  • An accessible out and back route from the Caerleon Cricket Pavilion to the River Usk along cycle paths

Route Detail

  • Leave the Cricket Pavilion and turn left up the footpath past the Fosse and the Roman Barracks.
  • Go around Cricket AFC football field and join the cycle track past the cemetary.
  • Go over the railway bridge and head straight down the hill on the cycle path, keeping left at every junction, until you reach the River Usk.
  • Follow the path alongside the river for a short while then turn around at the end of the boardwalk. 
  • Follow the same route back to the start but instead of turning right to the Cricket Pavilion, turn left and head to The Priory where the finish line is located. 

Entry Fees

10 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£25

Per person (Family offer available)

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

24, 37 & 63 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£35

Per person

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

45 MILE T-SHIRT

PACKAGE

£45

Per person

Includes Entry and a Tech T-shirt

The 2025 Dalmatian Bike Ride T-Shirt

Shirt Size Guide

To register multiple participants or a group, please call 01633 851051 and we’ll get you signed up over the phone.

2025 Sponsors

TBC

The Dalmatian Bike Ride is also supported by:

Blue Tube Scaffolding
The Priory

2025 T-Shirt Sponsorship 

We have availability for sponsorship places so if you’re interested in having your business logo on the 2025 t-shirt, get in touch below:

Dalmatian T-Shirt Sponsorship Enquiry

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Feed/Water Stations & Volunteering

If you’re interested in getting involved, please get in touch:

Feed/Water Station Enquiry

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Download the 2025 Rider Pack

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Your Hospice Needs You

Begin your fundraising by downloading a sponsorship form

Alternatively, create an online fundraising page

Thank you for your amazing support.

Have an enjoyable and fun-filled ride!