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Wednesday 18-Oct-23 A Grade 2 Ride change due to high wind forecast.
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD Briton Ferry 10.40
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: The MTB Centre Glyncorrwg.
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Sunday 22-Oct Grade 3c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Ferryside via Hendy, Llannon, Tumble, Drefach, Porthyrhyd, Llanddarog, Cwmistfael, Llangyndeyrn. Pontantwn, Llandyfaelog. Ret via Kidwelly (lunch), Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 46 miles
Also a Grade 2c Suggested.
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Destination: Kidwelly via Bynea, Dafen, Swiss valley, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 34 miles
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Wed 25-Oct-23 Grade 2.5c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Alison Maddocks 07796037114
Destination: Brynamman via Black Pill, Swansea valley, Cwmtwrch. Ret via Garnant and Garnswllt. Est 44 miles.
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Sunday 29-Oct-23 Clock go back 1 hour,
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Wed 01-Nov-23 Grade 2c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Llandybie, Roy’s Café, via Bynea, Swiss valley, Tumble, Cefneithin, Gorslas. Ret via Ammanford, Garnswllt, Pontarddulais. 36 miles
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Sunday 05-Nov-23 Grade 3
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Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00, McD BF 10.40
Leader: Ian Gofton 07799348059
Destination: The MTB Centre Glyncorrwg. 38 miles from SA1, 26 miles from McD Briton Ferry
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Wed 08-Nov-23
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Kidwelly via Pontarddulais, Hendy, Llannon, Sylen, Pontyates, Four Roads. Ret via Pinged, Pembrey, Burry Port etc. 38 miles
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Sun 12-Nov-23 Grade 3c
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Castell Carreg Cennen from the back way. Via Pontarddulais, Garnswllt, Ammanford, Heol Ddu. Ret via Derwydd, Llandybie, Blaenau, Saron, Capel Hendre, Llanedi. 41 miles. 3000’ Library Ref #359
Also a Grade 2 Suggested
Meeting: Gowerton 10.00
Leader: TBC
Destination: The Pafiliwn Café Garnant via Garnswllt, Wern Ddu, Heol Ddu. Ret via Bike Path, Ammanford, Saron, Capel Hendre, Llanedi Pontarddulais. Est 36 miles 1860’ Lib # 357
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Wed 15-Nov-23
Meeting: Sainsbury’s SA1 10.00
Leader: Ian Davies 07813856969
Destination: Ystradgynlais for lunch via Swansea Valley cycle track, Glais, Pontardawe & Ystalyfera. Return via Crynant, Aberdulais, Neath Canal cycle path and NCR4 back to Sainsbury’s SA1. Approximately 35 miles, 402m ascent.
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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
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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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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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