The British National Road Championships will be hosted in Wales for the next three years, with the event scheduled to take place this year, next year, and in 2027, British Cycling has confirmed.
A landmark agreement between British Cycling and the Welsh Government ensures that Wales will remain the venue for the prestigious cycling event through to 2027. This marks a significant development for the Welsh cycling scene, as the country will also host a stage of the 2027 Tour de France, marking a historic first.
This year’s National Road Championships will be held in Aberystwyth, a town in the county of Ceredigion, known for being the home of prominent cyclists such as Flèche Wallonne winner Stevie Williams and current British time trial champion Josh Tarling. The event will kick off on Thursday, June 26, with the time trials, followed by the circuit races on Friday, June 27. The competition will culminate with the road races on Sunday, June 29. Details regarding the events for 2026 and 2027 are yet to be announced.
Jonathan Day, managing director of British Cycling Events, expressed enthusiasm over the three-year partnership, calling it a “huge milestone.” He praised Wales for its strong support of major cycling events and noted the growing popularity of the championships among both riders and fans. “It is fantastic to be working with our partners in Wales, where I am confident the event will be a great success,” he said.
In recent years, Wales has solidified its status as a key player in cycling, with the country hosting the first two stages of the 2023 Tour of Britain Women and the Tour of Britain Men.
Rebecca Evans, the Welsh Government’s cabinet secretary for economy, energy, and planning, highlighted the significance of the agreement, noting that the National Championships’ return to Wales, coupled with the historic inclusion of the 2027 Tour de France, cements the country’s position as a premier destination for elite cycling events.
The 2023 British National Road Championships were held in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, where Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) and Pfeiffer Georgi (Picnic PostNL) took the top honors in the elite road races. Anna Henderson (Lidl-Trek) and Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) triumphed in the time trials.
Further details on the routes for the 2024 championships in Aberystwyth will be released in the coming weeks, according to a spokesperson for British Cycling.
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