Battle on the Beach takes place in the breathtaking Pembrey Country Park and on the historic Cefn Sidan Beach in South Wales. The area is steeped in history, with the park once serving as a munitions factory from 1882 to 1963. Riders may catch glimpses—or even pass through—some of the remnants, including tunnels, bunkers, train depots, and defence towers.
Cefn Sidan Beach also has a fascinating past, with over 100 shipwrecks recorded in its shallow waters and along its firm sands. Today, this remarkable venue is a stunning country park, boasting over 500 acres of lush woodland and a Blue Flag beach, offering the perfect backdrop for the event.
9 SRAM members were racing and it started well on Saturday with Josh bagging a 3rd in the U14 race followed by Reuben getting the win and Tony getting a 2nd in their respective categories in the hugely entertaining night 10k race.
Sunday was the main 42k beach race with 1000 riders from all over Europe. The sun shone and it was a belter of a chaotic mad race that it is! Everything from National Champs to fancy dress and tandems were competing on gravel, beach and sand dunes.
We’ll be back next year to fly the SRAM flag again, truly an awesome weekend.
