Swansea & Gower Cycling Festival

Following another success of the 2025 event, CTC Swansea will stage their fourth festival of cycling over five days at the end of May 2026. 

As with previous festivals, the programme will consist of three rides each day, with routes ranging from shorter, flat rides all or mostly on cycle paths suitable for those who have recently taken up—or returned to—cycling, and families with young children, to moderate rides over longer, hillier routes aimed at more experienced cyclists, to tougher rides with plenty of climbing intended for riders looking for more of a challenge. 

Some of the rides will take in the wonderful scenery of the Gower Peninsula—UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and also some rides venture further afield to take in some of the stunning coastline and hills of Carmarthenshire, Neath/Port Talbot, Powys and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Our rides are not sportives or races, with the emphasis being on the social side of cycling, with most rides being ridden at a relaxed pace, giving people time to take in the beauty of the countryside, and to  chat and make new friends along the way. All rides will feature regular stops to regroup at junctions and the top of climbs, breaks for coffee, and, for longer rides, a lunch stop. Each ride will have a specified ride leader, a back marker and one other support rider. As with our regular club rides, we adopt a ‘no drop’ policy, meaning no rider gets left behind.

Cycling is recognised as benefiting not only our physical health, but also our mental health. Being on a bike gives you time to think, enjoy nature, and the spectacular views. We have an enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteer ride leaders ready to welcome you to Swansea and Gower, and share with you their knowledge and experience of our wonderful cycling routes. 

Watch this space for the full 2026 ride programme and details on how to book a festival pass, or tickets for individual rides.