Rides Programme 2026 update
Rides Programme update 31-May-2026
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Wed 03-Jun-26
Grade 2. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman
Destination: Lliw Reservoir loop. Est 32 miles
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Sunday 07-Jun-26
Grade 5: Meeting: Black Pill 08.30
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: A 100 mile loop around Pontardawe, Craig y nos, Trecastle, Llandovery, Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Llanelli and Gowerton. 100 miles, 3,356 feet total ascent
Grade 2. Meeting:
Leader:
Destination: Cross Hands via Pontarddulais, Llanedi, Capel Hendre, Cwmgwilli. Ret via Tumble, Llannon, Hendy, Llangennnech, Bryn, Bynea. 30 miles
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Wed 10-Jun-26
Grade 2. Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, Mcd Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Ian Davies
Destination: Parc Slip via Port Talbot, Kenfig Hill, Court Coleman, Pen y Fai, Aberkenfig. Ret via Ffordd y Gyfraith, or NCR4 path to Kenfig Hill, Margam etc. 42 or 30 miles.
Grade 2. Home ride Meeting: Gowerton
Leader:
Destination:
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Sun 14-Jun-26
Grade 4. Meeting: Pontardawe Cross 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: The Black Mountain via Coelbren, Tafarn y Garreg and Bwlch Cerrig Duon, Usk Reservoir.
53 miles, 4,475 feet of ascent. Avg pace 13-14 mph
Grade 3c. Same ride at a slower pace
Meeting: Pontardawe Cross 10.00
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: The Black Mountain via Coelbren, Tafarn y Garreg and Bwlch Cerrig Duon, Usk Reservoir.
53 miles, 4,475 feet of ascent. Avg pace 11-12 mph
Grade 2. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Rhossili via Three Crosses, Welsh Moor, Llanrhidian, Oldwalls, Stembridge, Fairy Hill, Burry, Scurlage. Ret via Cefn Bryn, Llanrhidian, Oldwalls, Marsh Road, Crofty and Penclawdd.
34 miles, 1800 ‘
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Wed 17-Jun-26
Grade 3. Meeting: Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1
Leader: Dave Sansom
Destination: Up the Swansea valley to Ystradgynlais and onto Coelbren, returning via Seven Sisters, Crynant, Aberdulais and Neath. 43 miles, 1800’
Grade 2. Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1
Leader:
Destination: Ystradgynlais via Swansea Valley cycle path. Return via Crynant, Aberdulais, Neath Canal cycle path and NCR4 back to Sainsbury’s SA1. Approximately 36 miles, 1320’ ascent
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Sun 21-Jun-26
Grade 5: Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 08.30
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: The Des Radford 100 miler
Grade 2. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Pembrey via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss Valley, Pontyates, Heol Nazareth, Pontnewydd, Llandry, Pinged. Return via Burry Port, North Dock etc. Est 36 miles, 1600 feet of ascent
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Wed 24-Jun-26
Grade 3. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Dave Sansom
Destination: Betws Mountain loop
Grade 2. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Clydach via Pontlliw, Penllegaer, Pant lasau. Ret via Craig Cefn parc, Rhyd y Pandy, Felindre, Pontlliw, Pontarddulais.
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Sun 28-Jun-26
Grade 4. Meeting: McDonald’s Briton Ferry 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins
Destination: Rhigos and Bwlch via Neath, Glynneath, Rhigos, Treherbert, Bwlch and back down through Cymmer. 50 miles, 3,583 ft ascent. Avg pace 13-14 mph
Grade 3c. Meeting: McDonald’s Briton Ferry 10.00
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: Rhigos and Bwlch via Neath, Glynneath, Rhigos, Treherbert, Bwlch and back down through Cymmer. 50 miles, 3,583 ft ascent. Avg pace 11-12 mph
Grade 2. Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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
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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