140KM ROUTE
Starting at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales in Newport, riders will take on the main route of the pros before looping back to Newport to cross the line and celebrate their achievements.
80 KM ROUTE
Aspiring riders are invited to take on a section of the Tour of Britain route. Any rider of any ability is welcome to join us for the Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride the Route.
STAY TO WATCH THE PROS
We encourage you to stay for the following day's actions, to cheer on the pros out on the route. After all, you’ll know what they have in store!
EXCLUSIVE
Only 200 places released! Don't miss out. Enter today to secure a place.
EXCEPTIONAL RIDER SUPPORT
- Fully signposted route & GPX files provided
- Roadside safety and encouragement marshals
- Mechanical support and rider hotline for assistance
- Roving mechanical support
- Broomwagon recovery vehicle
INSTANT RESULTS
While we're here for a fun time as well as a fast time, we publish results instantly as you cross the line so you can see how you fared and check out if you hit a Gold, Silver or Bronze time.
CLASS MEDAL & BIDON
Every rider deserves recognition after a Struggle. You'll get one of our iconic Struggle medals around your neck and also go home with a Struggle bidon to show off your achievement on the bike.
FREE PHOTOS
At Struggle you don't need to pay extra for a photo of yourself. We pay the best cycling photographers instead, so we can give everyone an epic memento of your pain face.
Testimonials
"What a route, what an event. Well marked, great feed station with top notch gels and bars, brilliant pre and post atmosphere. These big rides are much better when part of an event, when you share your experience with others, it drives you on all the more and I’ll certainly be back."
