Rides Programme 2025 update
Rides Programme update 16-Apr-2025
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Wed 16-Apr-25 Grade 3. Posponed to Thursday 17 Apr
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: John Cardy 07711175337
Destination: The Bwlch, via the Afan valley and ret via Ogmore Vale - Challenging Ride 55 miles, 2292’
Grade 2 Posponed to Thursday 17 Apr
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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Sun 20-Apr-25 Easter Sunday Grade 3
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll 07878994708
Destination: A clockwise loop over Betws Mountain via Waunarlwydd, Penlan, Morriston, Ynystawe, Clydach, Craig Cefn Park, Betws Mountain, Rhyd y Fro, Pontardawe, Rhos, Bryncoch, Cadoxton, Neath Abbey, Skewen, Jersey Marine, back to Swansea. 44 miles with 3619 feet of climbing
Grade 2.
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
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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Wed 23-Apr-25 Grade 2.5 The Alfie Jones Memorial Ride
Meeting: Cross Hands Cinema on the old A48 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination. Bridges of Carmarthenshire County.
Out via Porthyrhyd, Llanarthne, Nant Garedig, Dryslwyn Castle, back roads to Pen y Banc and New Inn. Ret via Ffairfach, Derwydd Mansion and quiet roads to Llandybie and Penygroes. An undulating route with no major hills. Lib #373. 39 miles. 2,600’
Grade 4 - Simon Jenkins 07769351421 will lead from Gowerton 08.30 to get to Cross hands via Swiss valley for 10.00, add 34 miles and 1000’
Also: A Grade 2 suggested
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: TBC
Destination: Cross Hands via the Swiss valley, ret via Capel Hendre and Llanedi. 34 miles 1000’
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Sun 27-Apr-25 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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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
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Grade 2 suggested
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00, Dunvant 10.15
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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 suggested
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
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Destination: The Beach Café Llantwit Major
Grade 2c
Meeting: Pyle swimming pool 10.30
Leader: Ian Gofton 07925175397
Destination: The Beach Café Llantwit Major
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Wed 07-May-25
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Sun 11-May-25 Grade 2
Meeting: Tregib old school, Ffairfach 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Llandovery Fig 8 ride via Pen-y-banc, Hermon, Llangadog. Ret via Cilgwyn, Llangadog, Bethlehem. . 36 miles, 1650’
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Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
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Destination: Suggested – A flat pootle to Kidwelly
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Wed 14-May-25
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Sun 18-May-25
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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
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Sun 25-May-25
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Wed 28-May-25 – Sun 01-Jun-25. The CTC Swansea & Gower Cycling Festival
15 rides over 5 days
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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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