On Sunday 9th July 2017, Velothon Wales will return to the roads of South Wales. The event will once again welcome up to 11,000 recreational cyclists and charity fundraisers as well as some of the world’s best cyclists as part of the UCI sanctioned professional race.

The 140km route will take participants on a journey from the heart of Cardiff through to Newport, Caerleon, Usk and up the Tumble before heading south through Blaenavon, Pontypool, Caerphilly and back into Cardiff where cyclists will cross the finish line. 

Many will be fundraising, and in line with 2016 it’s predicted that over £500,000 will be raised for charities and good causes.

Due to the scale of the event, it will be necessary to implement road closures along the route to facilitate the safe passage of the participants and the planned road closures will affect Cherry Orchard Road which will be closed from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

Signage will be out the week prior indicating that it will be closed for local access only.