Rides Programme 2024 update

Sun 15-Sep-24 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Simon Jenkins 07769351421
Destination: Mynydd y Gwair circular via Grovesend, Pontlliw, Felindre, Rhyd y Pandy, Scotch Pine, Ammanford, Llandyfan, Blaengweche Derwydd, Llandybie, Capel Hendre, Pontarddulais. 
Est 42 miles. 3,150’ #330

Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Gary Havard 07342214007
Destination: Llyn Llech Owain via Fforest, Llanedi, Saron, Pen y Groes, Gorslas. 
Ret via Swiss valley. 39.9 miles, 1999’
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Wed 18-Sep-24 Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman 07970026017
Destination: The Lliw valley Reservoir via Pontlliw, ret via Clydach and Swansea. Est 32 miles
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Sun 22-Sep-24 Grade 3C
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader: Mike O’Driscoll
Destination: G3C loop to Neath. Out via Swansea Marina, Briton Ferry, Port Talbot, Cwmavon, Pontrhydyfen, Cimla Park - Lunch. Return via Bryncoch, Pontardawe, Clydach, Ynystawe, Llangyfelach, Penllegaer, Gorseinon Road, Bike path back to the Railway. 43 miles, 2335 feet ascent.

Sun 22-Sep-24 Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Gary Havard 07342214007
Destination: Ammanford via Llanedi, Saron, Llandybie. Rey via Garnswllt. 38 miles 1700’
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Wed 25-Sep-24 Grade 2
Meeting: The Railway Inn Killay
Leader: Pat Hansard 07957287013
Destination: Llanmadoc via Three Crosses, Welshmoor, Llanrhidian, Fairy Hill , Burry Green. Return via Cheriton, Llanrhidian, Marsh Road, Penclawdd and Gowerton. Est 30 miles, 1400’
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Sun 29-Sep-24 Grade 3
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay
Leader: Simon Jenkins 07769351421
Destination: Rhossili via Three Crosses, Welshmoor, Cefn Bryn, Oxwich, Scurlage.
Ret via Burry Green, Cheriton, Llanrhidian and the Marsh Road. 46 miles 2500’

Grade 2
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay
Leader: Gary Havard 07342214007
Destination: Rhossili via Three Crosses, Welshmoor, Fairyhill, Scurlage. 
Ret via Cefn Bryn, Marsh Rd. 37 miles, 1900’
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Wed 02-Oct-24
Meeting: Railway Inn Killay 10.00
Leader: Elaine Rohman 07970026017
Destination: Brynamman via Swansea, Clydach, Pontardawe. Ret via Amman valley bike path, Ammanford, Garnswllt. Est 38 miles

Also a Grade 1.5 pootle ride to Burry Port
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Sun 06-Oct-24 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Ferryside via Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates, Meinciau, Pontantwn, Lllandyfaelog. Ret via Kidwelly, etc. Est 44 miles. 2440’

Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Kidwelly via Swiss valley, Five Roads, Trimsaran Mtn. 
Ret via Pinged and coastal path. 40 miles 1800’
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Wed 09-Oct-24 
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Ystradgynlais via bike path and return via Dulais valley, Neath canal path. 36 miles.
Also:
A shorter flatter Pennyhalfpenny grade 1.5 option is up and back on the bike path. 30 miles
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Sun 13-Oct-24 Grade 3 
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: 
Destination: Ogmore by Sea via Kenfig Hill, Merthyr Mawr, Ewenny, St Brides Major, Southerndown. Ret via Ewenny, Laleston, Llangewydd, Kenfig Hill, Margam etc. 52 miles/40 miles 1700’

Grade 2 
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: The MTB Centre Glyncorrwg. A flat gentle pootle. 38 miles / 28 miles
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Wed 16-Oct-24
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Sun 27-Oct-24 Grade 3
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Kidwelly via Pontarddulais, Hendy, Llannon, Sylen, Cynheidre, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 40 miles 1800’

Grade 2
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader:
Destination: Kidwelly via Dafen, Swiss Valley, Cynheidre, Pontyates. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 36 miles 1400’
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Wed 30-Oct-24
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.

This can be extended for G3 riders by continuing from Alltwen to Abercrave, Banwen and Glynneath and back down the Neath valley to Resolven. 50 miles, 2000’
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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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