About the Event
Discover the breathtaking beauty of South Wales with 4 new routes to choose from!
The Whitehead Tour de Gwent, proudly organised by St David’s Hospice Care and sponsored by Whitehead Building Services, is South Wales’ premier annual cycling event for riders of all levels.
With 4 thoughtfully planned routes, each offering its own unique experience, there’s something for everyone - from seasoned cyclists chasing a serious challenge (yes, that includes conquering The Tumble) to families seeking a leisurely, scenic ride along the Sirhowey Valley Country Park. Family-friendly routes are supported with lead and sweeper cyclists to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
No matter which route you choose, every pedal stroke supports the vital work of St David’s Hospice Care. Since its inception, the event has raised significant funds to help provide compassionate care to those who need it most.
Join us in 2025 for the return of the Whitehead Tour de Gwent and be part of a ride that truly makes a difference.
About St David’s Hospice Care
By taking part in the Tour de Gwent, you’re not just enjoying a fantastic cycling experience—you’re making a real and lasting difference in the lives of patients and families across Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and South & Mid Powys.
Your support helps fund the compassionate, specialist care provided by St David’s Hospice Care to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Every pound raised through sponsorship helps deliver essential services that support patients in their preferred place of care—often in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by loved ones.
Your support helps to provide:
- Specialist palliative care from experienced clinical nurse teams
- ‘Hospice at Home’ nurses delivering care and comfort day and night
- A 15-bed in-patient unit in Malpas, Newport
- Two welcoming day hospices offering expert care and activities
- Family support services for emotional and practical needs
- Welfare rights advisors to guide families through financial concerns
- Unicorn, a dedicated bereavement service for children and young people
- Complementary therapy clinics to support wellbeing and quality of life
Your participation in the Tour de Gwent ensures that this vital support continues—when it’s needed most. Thank you for riding with purpose.
The Routes
We are pleased to offer 4 routes for 2025, so take your pick!
Thanks to the different route options, this is a cycling event to suit all abilities and has become a highlight in our annual event calendar. Moving on from the success of previous years, it now attracts over 800 cyclists, please see Event Information.
Please Note: To guarantee your jersey for the ride, order by 18th July 2025. You can still enter after this point but your jersey cannot be guaranteed.
If you would like to donate your entry fee in lieu of your jersey or t-shirt, please contact the Tour de Gwent team and we will make a note on our system. Tel: 01633 851051 or email: fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org
Event Information
Everything you need to know, right here:
Platinum Route
(102 Miles)
Including cycling jersey
Gold Route
(82 Miles)
Including cycling jersey
Silver Route
(57 Miles)
Including cycling jersey
Bronze Route
(32 Miles)
Including Technical T-Shirt
Riding in a group?
Get 1 x free place when you book as a group of 10!
Contact us for group bookings
Tel: 01633 851051 or email: fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org
What’s included
- Your exclusive Tour de Gwent event cycling jersey
- Motorcycle and volunteer marshals along the route
- Bike maintenance crew & recovery vehicles
- Route maps and directions
- Water and feed stations along the routes
Start and finish
All 4 circular routes start and finish at Tiny Rebel Brewery in Rogerstone between 7.30am-12.00pm.
The aim is for each route to be completed by 17.00pm back at Tiny Rebel Brewery in Rogerstone.
Your safety
Helmets must be worn at all times on any of the 4 routes. This is NOT a closed road event so participants must be mindful of traffic and pedestrians. All cyclists must abide by The Highway Code.
Registration requirements
- There are restricted numbers for this event so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
- Platinum, Gold & Silver Routes - Participants must be a minimum age of 16 (on the day of the event).
- Bronze Route - The minimum age is 14 although all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Training and preparation
As part of your structured training plan you should be able to comfortably ride somewhere near your event day distance one month before the event date. ‘Comfortable’ meaning that you must feel as though you could still ride more at the end of the distance. These distances are minimum targets to ensure that you can enjoy your event in safety and enjoy the experience. If you can complete them it doesn’t mean that you can stop your training, you must keep following your training plan up to the event day.
Jersey size guide
To help you to select the correct size jersey when registering, please take a look at this size guide: Tour de Gwent Jersey Size Guide. Please ensure you order the correct size as these are non-exchangeable.
Bike and kit checklist
Please download and read this bike and kit checklist to ensure you are prepared for the event: Tour de Gwent Bike & Kit Checklist
Spectators
Watch the riders leave Tiny Rebel Brewery in Rogerstone or meet them at the fuel stations to show your support.
Fuel stations are located at:
Platinum & Gold Route Fuel Stations
- Usk Cricket Pavilion
- Monmouth Cattle Market car park
- Top of the Tumble in Blanavon – Keepers Pond
Silver Route Fuel Stations
- Usk Cricket Pavilion
- Monmouth Cattle Market Car Park
- Usk Road
Bronze Route
- Taff Bargoed Visitor Centre
Accommodation
The Priory, Caerleon thepriorycaerleon.co.uk
The Celtic Manor, Newport celtic-manor.com
Coldra Court, by Celtic Manor, Newport celtic-manor.com/coldra-court-hotel
Holiday Inn, Newport hinewport.co.uk
Parking
Tiny Rebel Brewery
Wern Industrial Estate
Newport
NP10 9FQ
Participants’ lunch packs
Lunch packs can be transported to Monmouth or Taff Bargoed Visitor Centre for your convenience. Please use disposable storage containers/bags as these WILL NOT be returned.
Additional information
The following facilities will be available at Tiny Rebel Brewery:
- Secure bike park
- Baggage store
- Toilets
- Bar
- Music
Event photographs will be available on a Facebook album after the event.
Terms & conditions
We know it’s a lot to read, but please look over our Terms and Conditions.
Sponsors and Supporters
A huge thank you to our 2025 sponsors and supporters
The Tour de Gwent raises money for the incredible work that St David’s Hospice Care provides each year. This is made possible not only by the participants but by our wonderful sponsors and supporters.
Want to sponsor the ride? We’re looking for sponsors for our 2025 jersey
Sponsoring or supporting the ride is a great way to get your name or brand noticed. Your logo can be included on our popular event cycling jersey that each entrant gets to keep. We have sponsorship opportunities to suit every budget. Please get in touch to find out more at: tourdegwent@
Tel: 07870 682 828
Tour de Gwent 2025 Sponsors
Tour de Gwent 2025 Supporters
- St Cadoc’s Hospital
- Usk Cricket Club
- Usk & The Vale Rotary Club
- Monmouth Rotary Club
- Newport Social Cycling
- Bike Repairs: Pedals Bike Repair Newport
Fundraising and Donations
Ride for charity and brighten someone’s day
St David’s Hospice Care organizes the Tour de Gwent in order to raise vital funds. They are very grateful to all participants and to those who raise any amount of sponsorship - every penny makes a real difference. With your help all patients will receive free hospice services, giving them a real choice of where they receive end of life care. This can mean so much to the family at a very difficult time. Find out more about the important service that St David’s Hospice Care provides on their website www.stdavidshospicecare.org
How can you raise money?
You can download a sponsor form to raise funds for St David’s Hospice Care. However, we recommend setting up a Just Giving page or Virgin Money Giving page – it’s simple to do and makes it easy for your friends, family, colleagues and supporters to sponsor you. Set up your page now!
Riding for St David’s Hospice? Here’s some text for your online sponsorship page:
Thank you for visiting my online giving sponsorship page
St David’s Hospice Care - What they do
St David’s Hospice Care is committed to providing bespoke, individual ‘free’ care for all our patients and their families. We work alongside patients and hope to support them at the most difficult times of their lives. Their aim is to ensure that patients have ‘real’ choice about the care they receive whilst maintaining dignity throughout their journey is paramount.
They supply a whole host of ‘free’ services to ensure the best possible care is available, their website explains more at www.stdavidshospicecare.org – hello@stdavidshospicecare.org
They appreciate all donations.
The Finish Line
Congratulations, you’ve finished! Now grab a beer!
Time to relax
Once you cross the line make sure you stretch your legs, secure your bike then enjoy everything that Tiny Rebel has to offer! DJ Daryl Barnby will be there with music and entertainment whilst the riders cross the finish line.
Your legs might ache but pat yourself on the back and feel proud, knowing that by taking part you have made a difference to the people in the community who need the help of St David’s Hospice Care.
Additional information
- Refreshments available from 6.30am.
- The bike park will be situated at the start/finish area and manned by our volunteers.
- Baggage store will be available in the pop up tents at the start/finish area.
- Toilet facilities available onsite.
Registration
Go on, do something amazing! Register today
Click on the Registration button below to register your details and make payment.
Two or more people registering, including groups must call fundraising to register over the phone. Tel: 01633 851051 or email: fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org.
Thank you for your support.
Contact
Keep in Touch
If you have any questions or queries regarding the Tour de Gwent please contact St David’s Hospice Care:
Tel:
01633 851051
Email:
tourdegwent@
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