Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 2025
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Wed 01-Jan-2025 Happy New Year!
No Ride due to bad weather
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Sun 05-Jan-05 Possible informal ride?
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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Wednesday 08-Jan-25 Grade 3c
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Rhossili via Welsh Moor, Llanrhidian, Cefn Bryn, Reynoldston, Scurlage. Ret via Burry Green, Cheriton, Llanrhidian, Marsh Road, Penclawwdd. Lib #339 40 miles, 2360’
Also a Grade 2c
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00
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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Sunday 12-Jan-25 Grade 3c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Kidwelly via Pontarddulais, Hendy, Llannon, Sylen, Cynheidre, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 40 miles 1800’
Also - Grade 2c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port. 34 Miles
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Wednesday 15-Jan-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
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.
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Sunday 19-Jan-25 Grade 3c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Brynamman via Garnswllt, Ammanford, Amman valley bike path. Ret via Llandeilo Road, Glanamman, bike path, Ammanford, Capel Hendre, Llanedi, Pontarddulais. Est 38 miles
Also: a Grade 2 slower more direct route – Leader TBC
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Wednesday 22-Jan-25
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Lliw Reservoir via Grovesend, Pontlliw, Felindre. Ret via Clydach, NCR 43, Blackpill & Clyne Cycle Path (Approx. 34 miles, ascent 1,800ft)
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Sunday 26-Jan-25 Grade 3c
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00 McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader:
Destination: Parc Slip via Port Talbot, Goitre, Bryn, Llangynwyd. Ret via Ffordd y Gyfraith, Cefn Cribwr, Llangewydd, Kenfig Hill, Margam etc. 46 or 34 miles. Lib #358
Also a Grade 2
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00 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. 42 or 30 miles.
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Wednesday 29-Jan 25 Grade 2c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Cross Hands via Pontarddulais, Llanedi, Capel Hendre, Cwmgwili. Ret via Tumble, Llannon, Hendy and Pontarddulais. 34 miles
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Sunday 02-Feb-25 3c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Rhossili via Welsh Moor, Llanrhidian, Cefn Bryn, Reynoldston, Scurlage. Ret via Burry Green, Cheriton, Llanrhidian, Marsh Road, Penclawwdd. Lib #339 40 miles, 2360’
Also a Grade 2c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
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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Wednesday 05-Feb-25
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Ystradgynlais via the riverside cycle path. Ret options (1) same way or (2) Crynant, Aberdulais, Neath canal path, Fabian Way.
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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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