Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 27 - Oct - 2025
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Wed 29-Oct-25 Away day Grade 2
Meeting: Brecon Theatre - Canal side car park. 10.30
Leader: Derek Beddoe
Destination: Crickhowell.
Home ride
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Diane Clement
Destination: Pontyberem via Hendy, towards Llannon, Cynheidre, Pontyberem, Y Cwytsh for lunch. Ret via Drefach, Crosshands and Llanedi, Approx 39 miles 1999'
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Sunday 02-Nov-25 Grade 4 Challenging ride
Meeting: SA1 09.30, McDonald’s Briton Ferry 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: The Bwlch via Ogmore Vale and ret via the Afan valley. 55 miles, 3000 Feet
Grade 2
Meeting: SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Parc Slip via Port Talbot, Kenfig Hill, Court Coleman, Pen y Fai, Aberkenfig. Ret via Ffordd y Gyfraith, Margam etc. 42 or 30 miles.
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Wed 05-Nov-25 Grade 2 Boom-bang day
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Llyn Llech Owain via Pontarddulais, Llanedi, Capel Hendre, Gorslas. Ret via Cefeithin, Swiss Valley, Dafen and Bynea. 34 miles 1500’
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Sun 09-Nov-25 Grade 4
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: Castell Carreg Cennen from the back way. Via Pontarddulais, Garnswllt, Ammanford, Heol Ddu. Ret via Derwydd, Llandybie, Blaenau, Saron, Capel Hendre, Llanedi. 41 miles. 3000’ Library Ref #359
Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Port Eynon via Penclwdd and the Marsh Rd to Llanrhydian, Oldwalls, Fairy Hill and Scurlage. Ret via Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Welsh Moor, Three Crosses, Wern Olau. 30 miles.
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Wed 12-Nov-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Up the Swansea valley to Ystradgynlais and onto Coelbren, returning via Seven Sisters, Crynant, Aberdulais and Neath. 43 miles, 1800’
Grade 2
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Going only as far as Ystradgynlais and returning via Crynant, Aberdulais, Neath canal path and Fabian Way
34 miles.
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Sun 16-Nov-25 Grade 4
Meeting: SA1 09.30, McD BF 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: The Highest Point in Glamorgan via the Bwlch, across the top on gravel roads and down into Rhigos and returning via Glynneath and Neath. A packed lunch for this ride.
Grade 2
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Ammanford via Pontarddulais, Garnswllt. Ret via Cross Hands, Tumble and the Swiss Valley. 43 miles 1900 feet
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Wed 19-Nov-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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Sun 23-Nov-25
Meeting: Gowerton
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Also a Grade 2
Meeting: Pyle Swimming pool 10.00
Leader: Ian Gofton
Destination: A Cowbridge loop. 35 miles 1900’
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Wed 26-Nov-25
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Sun 30-Nov-25 Grade 3c
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay 10.00, Gowerton 10.15
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss Valley, Pontyates, Heol Nazareth, Llandyfaelog, Llansaint. Ret via the coastal route. 51 miles 2,853 feet.
Grade 2
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay 10.00, Gowerton 10.15
Leader:
Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss Valley, Pontyates, Heol Nazareth, Four Roads. Ret via Landry, Pinged and the coastal route. 38 miles 1500’
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Ride Disclaimer:
By participating in a Swansea CTC ride, you acknowledge that it is a condition of participating that you do so at your own risk and abide by the statement below:
You acknowledge that participating in the ride may involve a risk of serious injury from various causes, including over exertion, dehydration, equipment failure, and / or accidents with equipment and / or surroundings
You confirm that you are physically fit enough to participate safely in the ride and you have not been advised by a medical professional not to do so
You are not aware of any medical condition, injury or impairment that maybe detrimental to your health by participating in the ride.
If it is detrimental to your health if you participate in the ride, you understand that it is your responsibility to inform the ride leader immediately. Should you choose to continue with the ride despite these conditions, injuries or impairments, you accept the increased risks and likelihood of injury
You certify that you are over 16 years old and have read and fully understood this statement.
You consent for any photographs taken during the ride to be used on social media. If NOT, please advise the ride leader before any pictures are taken.
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Grading System
Pace
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A. Easy Touring: anticipated pace of about at 8-10 mph (13-16 kph) on a flat route, with stops as required.
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B. Touring: anticipated pace of about 10-11 mph, (16-18 kph) with stops as required to regroup at top of climbs.
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C. Touring Plus: anticipated pace of about 11-12 mph (18-19.5 kph) with stops as required to regroup & refresh at top of climbs.
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D. Fast Touring: anticipated pace of about 12-13 mph (19.5-21 kph) with fewer stops to regroup & refresh at top of climbs.
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E. Intermediate: anticipated pace of about 13-14 mph (21-22.5 kph) with fewer stops.
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E+. Sportive - anticipated pace of at least 14-16+ mph (22.5-26+ kph)
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Route
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Grade - Terrain
#1 Generally flat with a couple of easy climbs, up to a max of 800 feet (250m), over a distance of 20-30 miles (32-48km).
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#2 More undulating, with climbing in the range of 800-2200 feet (250-660m), over a distance 24-40 miles (38-64km).
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#3 Partly hilly, some longer climbs, up to 10% (1 in 10), total climbing between 2000- 4000 feet (610-1200m), over a distance of 40-60 miles (64-96km).
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#4 Hilly route, some hills steeper than 10% (1 in 10), total climbing between 4000-5900 feet (1200-1800m), over a distance of 40-60 miles, (64-96km).
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#5 Longer hilly route, some hills steeper than 10% (1 in 10), climbing between 5500-7200 + feet (1700-2200m), over a distance of 60-100+ miles (90-160+km).
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