Best for Taking in some of Wales’ best roads and vistas.

Length 168 miles

Route Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Newtown, Llangurig, Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Bontnewydd, Bala, Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, Morda, Shrewsbury.

Roads A458, A483, A489, A470, A44, A487, A470, B4416, A494, B4391, B4396, A495, B4396, A5, Welshpool Road.

Love it because it’s as challenging and exciting as an Alpine tour, but on your doorstep. Wales’ natural beauty is simply stunning. To ride through it on amazing roads is the icing on the cake.

Take a picture at you’ll be spoilt for choice, given the numerous outstanding views this ride has to offer.

Stop for a cuppa at Y Gornel café in Aberystwyth. Fine food – everything from big breakfasts to hearty lunches and sweet treats – a warm welcome, and a list of recommendations as long as your arm. A great place to relax and fuel up for the second part of the ride, no matter which way you tackle it.