Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 05-June-2025
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Fri 06-Jun-25 Grade 2c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Coffee Ride to Southgate via Black Pill 23 miles
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Sun 08-Jun-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Ffairfach (Tregib)10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Dolaucothi via Bethlehem, Llangadog, Llandovery, Cilycwm, Cwrt-y-Cadno. Ret via Talley and Llandeilo. 44 miles, 2,200 ft. ascents
Grade 4 Option to start from Gowerton at 07.45 to meet at 10.00 Leader Simon Jenkins. 92 miles.
Grade 2 suggested
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Gary Harvard
Destination: Ammanford (Snack Shack) Out via Garnswllt, Betws, Pontamman, Glanaman. Ret via cycle path to Ammanford, Saron, Capel Hendre, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. 36 miles
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Wed 11-Jun-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Dave Sansom 07809503851
Destination: Pembrey via Bynea, Llannon, Sylen, Five Roads, Pembrey Mountain. Return on coast route via Llanelli. 39 miles and 2000’
Also – A Pennyhalfpenny grade 1.5 pootle, Gowerton to Pembrey on the cycle path there and back, 24 miles.
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Oscar Chess 07970183576
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Sun 15-Jun-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Tareni Bridge, Godre’r - graig 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
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 suggested
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD BF 10.40
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Destination: The MTB Centre Glyncorrwg.
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Wed 18-Jun-25 The Ferryside to Llansteffan Ferry ride for 10.30 crossing
Meeting: Gowerton, Kidwelly, Ferryside
Leader: Oscar Chess 07970183576
Destination: Ferryside to Llansteffan Ferry and return via Carmarthen to your start point.
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A Grade 2 Ride to Cross Hands suggested
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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Destination: The Big Bite Crosshands.
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Sat 21-Jun-25 Grade 3c Brisk Ride
Meeting: McDonalds Briton Ferry 09.00
Leader: Richard Sims 07734785309
Destination: The Bwlch via the Ogmore valley and ret via the Afan valley 42 miles plus commute, 2900’
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Sun 22-Jun-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Alison Maddocks
Destination: Brynamman loop via Ammanford, ret via Ystalyfera and Swansea valley path.
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Wed 25-June-25
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Sat 28-June-25
Meeting: Bristol, location TBC
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, location TBC
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Axbridge and ret via Cheddar Gorge
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Sunday 29-June-25 Home ride
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Wed 02-Jul-25
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Sun 06-Jul-25
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Leader: Mike O'Driscoll
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Wed 09-Jul-25
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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
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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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