WD-40 Multi-Use Product has announced that it is joining forces with Human Race, who organise the Wiggle Dragon Ride and Wiggle Etape Cymru cycling events, this summer.
For the second year running WD-40 have agreed to be an associate sponsor and will be on hand to advise about bike maintenance and looking after the riders cycles in the secure bike park.
Amy Long, of WD-40 , said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Human Race again this year to support its two premier cycling events in Wales. Events like these promote cycling as an activity for all abilities, and we’re keen to get more people taking up this fantastic sport.”
“WD-40 Multi-Use Product is the ideal product for helping to maintain your bike, especially when it comes to preparing for a ride. We’re looking forward to meeting cyclists from across the country and helping them to keep their bikes in tip top condition.”
Nick Rusling, CEO of Human Race, said: “We are delighted to be working with WD-40 Multi-Use Product again this year to build on our partnership from 2012. Not only will the team from WD-40 be offering expert advice and tips about how to keep your bike maintained in the lead up to the events, but they will also be on hand to enhance the event day experience for all our competitors by helping to keep their bikes safe in the secure bike park.”
Wiggle Dragon Ride – Sunday 9 June
The Wiggle Dragon Ride is the UK’s most prestigious Sportive and returns for its 10th year on Sunday 9 June.
With two distances to choose from, 216km and 128km, the route begins in the beautiful Margam Country Park in Port Talbot. Cyclists will ride through the spectacular hills of South Wales and around the stunning roads of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountain.
The route is challenging and includes some signature climbs not to be missed.
For the first time this year, the event will also host a 40km women only Cycletta to encourage new female cyclists into the sport.
Wiggle Etape Cymru – Sunday 8 September
Etape Cymru is the UK’s toughest closed road sportive based in North Wales. The 92-mile route will take place on Sunday 8 September beginning at the Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse in Wrexham.
The route starts and finishes in Wrexham and is extremely challenging. It passes through the Clwydian Range (an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the Dee Valley area with stunning scenery. Cyclists will ride several well-known climbs during the course including the legendary King of the Mountain climb that is the Horseshoe Pass; where Team Sky rider and Wiggle Etape Cymru ambassador Geraint Thomas holds the record.
Each cycle route will be fully equipped with water stations, marked routes and state-of-the-art chip timing, as well as professional event photography.
To find out more about these events, visit www.humanrace.co.uk