Rides Programme 2026 update

Rides Programme update  25-Feb-2026
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Sun 01-Mar-26 Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Nigel Smith
Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc 36 miles
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Wed 04-Mar-26 
Meeting: SA1 Sainsbury’s 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies
Destination: Resolven via Swansea valley path, Alltwen, Bryncoch, Aberdulais. Ret via Tonna, Aberdulais, canal path to Briton Ferry and Fabian way to Swansea. 39 miles, 1500 ft ascents.

This can be extended for Grade 3 riders by continuing from Alltwen to  Banwen and Glynneath and back down the Neath valley to Resolven. 50 miles, 2000’
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Sun 08-Mar-26 Grade 3
Meeting: SA1 10.00, McDonald’s 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.  
SA1 52 miles 1700’  McD BF 42 miles, 1500’  Lib Ref #365

Grade 2 
Meeting: SA1 10.00, McDonald’s Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Ian Davies
Destination: Parc Slip via Margam, Pyle, Pen y Fai, Aberkenfig. Ret via Ffordd y Gyfraith, Pyle, Margam etc. 42/30 miles
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Sun 22-Mar-26 Grade 3
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Meeting: Pyle swimming pool 10.30
Leader: Ian Gofton 
Destination: Cowbridge via The Pines, Pencoed and back the normal route via Stormy to Pyle.
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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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#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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