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South and Mid Wales

Headstock 500

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Event overview

Start date

2026-05-22

End date

2026-05-25

Location

South and Mid Wales

Price from

£100

Distance

500 km / 310.7 mi

Duration

4 days

Terrain

Moorland, forestry doubletrack, singletrack

Entries open

2025-07-28

Entries close

2026-05-10

Description

A multi-day, self-supported bikepacking event across South and Mid Wales.

Highlights

Black MountainsElan Valley

Included

  • GPS tracking
  • Event guide

Categories

Solo (18+)

£100

Duo (18+)

£180

The experience

Is this event for you?

A demanding but rewarding endurance event offering a strong sense of achievement.

Event schedule

Start location

Tiny Rebel Brewery Bar, Rogerstone

Registration

09:00

Departure

By 11:00

Finish cutoff

20:00, Monday 25 May

Rider reviews

Real feedback from this event.

Reviews help future riders understand the event experience, the organisation, the challenge level and what makes this route distinctive.

Reviews

4

Overall

5.0

Organisation

4.9

Recommend

100%

Riders currently score this event highly for route quality at 5.0 / 5, with a strong overall rating that helps set clear expectations for future entrants.
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★★★★★
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One experience to live

“Thank you for the organisation and the itinerary that was so beautiful. Difficult, but beautiful ;) It had everything we were looking for !”

Thank you for the organisation and the itinerary that was so beautiful. Difficult, but beautiful ;) It had everything we were looking for !

Marik Lahon

Headstock 500

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★★★★★
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AMA Headstock 500

“First time riding the AMA Headstock 500. What can I say. Absolutely fantastic. First time riding in Wales other than trail centre's years ago. Some of the best, if not the best off road riding I've ever done.”

First time riding the AMA Headstock 500. What can I say. Absolutely fantastic. First time riding in Wales other than trail centre's years ago. Some of the best, if not the best off road riding I've ever done. Scenery and dramatic landscapes. Huge climbs and decents, river crossings. It had all you could ask for. The AMA team are also fabulous. Could not ask for better organisation and help if needed. Very approachable and the checkpoints are second to none as are the people manning them. Can not recommend AMA highly enough . Will be looking into other events by them now I've arrived home and would definitely like to do the Headstock 500 again next year. Also fellow riders were great. All in the same boat and a great feeling of camaraderie. Great memories.

Dillon Wild

Headstock 500

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★★★★★
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Great race

“Loved my experience! Super lovely route, with enough climbs to keep you entertained!”

Loved my experience! Super lovely route, with enough climbs to keep you entertained!

Lee Endres

Headstock 500

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