Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 23-Apr-2025
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Sun 27-Apr-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Dave Sansom
Destination: Kidwelly via Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyberem, Drefach, Porthyrhyd, Llanddarog, Cwmisfael, Llangyndeyrn, Pontantwn, Llandyfaelog, Llansaint. Ret via Pinged, Burry Port etc.
Grade 2.
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc.
38 miles, <1000’
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Wed 30-Apr-25 Grade 3
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00, Dunvant 10.15
Leader:
Destination: Rhossili – the longer route
Grade 2
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00, Dunvant 10.15
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Rhossili via Welsh Moor, Llanrhidian, Stembridge, Fairyhill, Llanddewi, Scurlage. Ret via Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn, Llanrhidian, Marsh Road, Penclawdd. Lib #338 36 miles 2100’
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Sun 04-May-2025 Grade 3c
Meeting:
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination:
Grade 2c
Meeting: 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. 30 miles from McD BF
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Wed 07-May-25 suggested
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Lliw Reservoir
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Fri 09-May-25
Meeting: McDonald’s Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader:
Destination: Margam Crem for 12.00 Memorial Service for Julian Ingmire.
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Sun 11-May-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Botanical Gardens Porthyrhyd 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Llansteffan via the Natgaredig – Abergwilli new cycle path, Carmarthen. Ret via Carmarthen and the B4300. 36 miles, 1650’
Also:
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Suggested – A flat pootle to Kidwelly
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Wed 14-May-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Ammanford (Joe’s Café) Out via Garnswllt, Betws, Pontamman, Glanaman. Ret via cycle path to Ammanford, Saron, Capel Hendre, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. 36 miles
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Sun 18-May-25 Suggested
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader:
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’
Grade 2 Suggested
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader:
Destination: The MTB Centre Glyncorrwg
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Mon 19-May to Fri 23-May-25. N Pembrokeshire tour
Meeting: Penparc nr St David’s
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destinations: Broad Haven loop, Strumble head loop, Puncheston loop.
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Wed 21-May-25
Meeting:
Leader:
Destination:
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Sun 25-May-25
Meeting:
Leader:
Destination:
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The CTC Swansea & Gower Cycling Festival
Wed 28-May-25 from Dunvant RFC 10.00
1. Leisure ride – Southgate, 23 miles, Nigel Smith
2. Moderate ride – Brynamman, 46 miles, Elaine Rohman
3. Challenging ride – Black Mountain loop, 76 miles, Simon Jenkins
Thurs 29-May-25 from Dunvant RFC
4. Family leisure ride – Clydach, 14 miles, Adele Stuart
5. Moderate ride – Kidwelly, 43 miles, Mike O’Driscoll
6. Moderate ride – Ferryside, 49 miles, Simon Jenkins
Friday 30-May-25
7. Leisure ride – Cwm Ivy from Dunvant, 27 miles, Ian Davies
8. Moderate ride – Porthcawl from Sainsbury’s SA1, 49 miles, Elaine Rohman
9. Challenging ride – Bwlch Ogmore Vale from Siansbury’s SA1, 55 miles, John Cardy
Sat 31-May-25 from Dunvant RFC
10. Family Leisure ride around Swansea Bay. 17 miles, Oscar Chess
11. Moderate ride – Rhossili, 38 miles. Elaine Rohman
12. Moderate ride – Castell Carreg Cennen, 44 miles, Simon Jenkins
Sun 01-June-25 from Dunvant RFC
13. Leisure ride to Pembrey Park. 33 miles, Mike O’Driscoll
14. Moderate ride to Lliw Reservoirs, 34 miles, Elaine Rohman
15. Challenging ride – a Gower circuit, 45 miles, Nicolette Hoekstra
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Wed 04-Jun-25 Grade 2c suggested
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Resolven via the Swansea valley, Pontardawe, Bryncoch, Aberdulais. Ret via Tonna, canal path to Briton Ferry etc. 39 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 2 Option to start from Gowerton at 08.15 to meet at 10.00??
Grade 2
Meeting:
Leader:
Destination:
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Wed 11-Jun-25 Grade 2.5
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. …………………………………………………………..
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
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination:
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Wed 18-Jun-25
Meeting:
Leader:
Destination:
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Sun 22-Jun-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
Meeting:
Leader:
Destination:
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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
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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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