Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 06 - Oct - 2025
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Wed 08-Oct-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00, Dunvant 10.15
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Rhossili via Three Crosses, Penclawdd, Llanrhidian, Stembridge, Fairyhill, Llanddewi, Scurlage. Ret via Reynoldston, Bury, Stembridge, Llanrhidian, Gower Airport, Killay. 39 miles 2160’
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Sun 12-Oct-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: : Llanarthne via Loughor, Llanelli, Swiss Valley, Tumble, Drefach, Porthyrhyd, Botanical Garden; return via B4300, B4297, Penrhiwgoch, Maesybont, Penygroes, Capel Hendre, Tycroes, Llanedi, Fforest, Pontardulais. 52 miles, 3098 feet of ascent.
Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Nigel Smith
Destination: Cross Hands via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss Valley. Ret via Gorslas, Capel Hendre, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. 32 miles, 1900’
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Wed 15-Oct-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Resolven . 39 miles, 1500 ft ascents.
This can be extended for Grade 3 riders by continuing from Alltwen to Abercrave, Banwen and Glynneath and back down the Neath valley to Resolven. 50 miles, 2000’
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Sun 19-Oct-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: Ferryside via the Swiss Valley, Tumble, Porthyrhyd, Llanddarog, Cwmisfael, Llangyndeyrn, Llandyfaelog. Ret via coastal route. 52 miles, 2520’
Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Gary Havard
Destination: Kidwelly
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Wed 22-Oct-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Brynamman via Garnswllt, Ammanford, Amman valley bike path. Ret via Cwmtwrch, Ystalyfera, NCR43 cycle path to Swansea, Black Pill and Clyne valley. Est 38 miles
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Sun 26-Oct-25 Grade 3 TBC
Meeting: Tareni Bridge, Godre’r - graig 10.00
Leader:
Destination: A loop around Felin Crai via NCR43, Henrhyd Falls, Craig y nos, Bwlch Cerrig Duon. Ret via the Crai Reservoir, Craig y nos and Ystradgynlais. 39 miles, 2300’
For a longer Grade 3 option, start from SA1 08.30, add 28 miles.
Also a grade 2
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader: Dave Sansom
Destination: Port Eynon via Welsh Moor Llanrhidian, Bury, Scurlage. Ret via Cefn Bryn and the Marsh Road
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Wed 29-Oct-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Diane Clement 07769351421
Destination: Pontyberem via Pontarddulais, Hendy, Cynheidre. Ret via Cefneithin, Cwmgwilli, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. 39.99 miles, 1999’
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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.
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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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