Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 26-June-2025
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Sat 28-June-25
Meeting: Bristol.
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Bristol to Bath via the Clifton Suspension Bridge, NCR4, NCR244 and ret along the Two Tunnels Greenway
Sun 29-June-25
Meeting: Bristol.
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Axbridge and ret via Cheddar Gorge
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Sunday 29-June-25 Home ride
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Nigel Smith 07362214159
Destination: Ammanford via Garnswllt and Pontamman, ret via Saron and Llanedi.
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Wed 02-Jul-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman 07970026017
Destination: Llangennith via Three Crosses, Welsh Moor, Llanrhidian, Stembridge, Fairyhill, Burry Green. Ret via Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Llanrhidian, Marsh Road, Penclawdd. 36 miles 2100’
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Sun 06-Jul-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: TBC
Destination: Kidwelly via Pontarddulais, Hendy, Llannon, Mynydd Sylen, Cynheidre, Ponyates, Four Roads. Ret via Pinged and the coastal route.
Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton
Leader: TBC
Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc.
38 miles, <1000’
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Wed 09-Jul-25 Grade 2
Meeting: McDonald’s 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. 30 miles from McD BF, 42 miles from SA1
Grade 3 riders can take the longer and lumpy route via Goitre and Llangynwyd to Parc Slip.
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Sun 13-Jul-25 Grade 3+
Meeting: Llandovery West End car park 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: The Devil’s Staircase and Llyn Brianne Loop. Out via Tirabad, Cefn Gorwydd, Llanwrted Wells and Abergwesyn. Ret via Rhandirmwyn to Llandovery. 45 miles with one big lump. 3000’ Lib #278
Grade 2 Home ride
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Alison Maddocks
Destination: Brynamman via Garnswllt, Ammanford, Amman valley bike path. Ret via Llandeilo Road, Glanamman, bike path, Ammanford, Capel Hendre, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. Est 38 miles
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Wed 16-Jul-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Black Pill 10.00, SA1 10.20
Leader: TBC
Destination: Lliw Reservoir via SA1, Clydach, Graig Cefn Parc. Ret via Felindre and Pontlliw. 30 miles.
Also a Grade 1.5
Meeting: Black Pill 10.00
Leader: Oscar Chess
Destination: An Educational Penny Halfpenny pootle to Castle Morris and the Llansamlet Canal.
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Sun 20-Jul-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Gelli Aur via Pontarddulais, Llannon, Tumble, Cefeithin Llyn Lech Owain, Maesybont, Penrhywgoch . Ret via Milo, Pentre Gwenlais, Llandybie, Saron, capel Hendre, Llanedi and Pontarddulias.
Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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Wed 23-Jul-25
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Sun 27-Jul-25 Grade 3
Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Ogmore by Sea via Kenfig Hill, Merthyr Mawr, Ewenny, St Brides Major, Southerndown. Ret via Ewenny, Laleston, Llangewydd, Kenfig Hill, Margam etc. 52 miles/40 miles 1700’
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Wed 30-Jul-25
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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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