The Lloyds National Road Championships will return to Ceredigion in 2026, taking place from the 25-28 June 2026.
As part of a landmark agreement between British Cycling and the Welsh Government to host the next three Championships from 2025 through to 2027, the Time Trial, Circuit and Road Race Championships will return to the region across three exciting days of racing.
The time-trial will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026, the circuit race on Friday 26 June 2026, with the road race concluding the action on Sunday 28 June 2026.
Ceredigion hosted a successful Championships in 2025, with Zoe Backstedt, Ethan Hayter, Cameron Mason, Kate Richardson, Mille Couzens and Samuel Watson crowned as elite champions across the entertaining days of racing.
The Circuit Championships and Road Race Championships will once again start in Aberystwyth, while the Time Trial Championships course heads to Lampeter. Full routes will be announced at a later date.
The agreement to host the Championships aligns with Wales’ wider ambition to stage world-class cycling in the years ahead, including stage three of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ taking place between Welshpool and Cardiff.
Jonathan Day, Director of Events at British Cycling Ventures, said: “Wales has been a huge supporter of hosting major cycling events, and Ceredigion provides the perfect stage for what promises to be another captivating National Championships bringing together the best of British talent. Alongside Ceredigion County Council and the Welsh Government, we delivered a fantastic and engaging Championships last year, so we are very pleased to be returning to the region once again for the 2026 edition.”
Welsh Minister for Sport, Jack Sargeant, said: “Wales is fast becoming a top destination for world-class cycling, and the return of the Lloyds National Road Championships to Ceredigion is further proof of that.
“From the streets of Aberystwyth to the mountains at the heart of the south Wales valleys that’ll form part of the Tour de France Grand Départ route, we are determined that every part of Wales has the opportunity to share in the passion and economic benefits that major cycling events bring. Although Ceredigion doesn’t sit on the TdF route, events like this show outstanding cycling belongs across the whole of Wales – and we are committed to making that a reality.”
Clive Davies Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Carbon Management at Ceredigion County Council, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome the British Cycling Road Championships back to Ceredigion for the second year running. Last year’s event was an outstanding success — it brought thousands of visitors to our communities, showcased our stunning landscapes to a UK‑wide audience, and delivered a real boost for local businesses. To have British Cycling return is a testament to the strength of our partnership, the enthusiasm of our residents, and the quality of the event we can host here in Ceredigion. We look forward to building on that success once again this year.”
Darren Tudor, Director of Sport at Beicio Cymru, said: “We’re delighted to see the Lloyds National Road Championships return to Ceredigion in 2026. Bringing the best riders in Britain back to Wales will provide a fantastic opportunity for Welsh athletes to perform on home roads. Following a brilliant event in 2025, I’d like to thank the Welsh Government, British Cycling and Ceredigion County Council for their continued investment in cycling in Wales and for enabling events like this to inspire the next generation.”
