


A Club affiliated to Cycling UK covering Cardiff & South Wales
Spokes Cycle Touring Club

Spokes Activities
Sunday 24th September: Ad hoc ride from Radyr weir
Start/Distance: Radyr weir 10am
Route/GPX download: to be determined by the participants
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22nd-24th September: Cotswold Weekender
Update: there are a couple of spaces remaining and anyone interested should contact the organisers
Organisers: Mel, Rachel & Graham
Saturday 23rd September: Burford - Guiting Power - Bourton-on-the-Water Loop
Start/Distance: Burford/Approx 42.5 miles
Route/GPX download: GPX Download A loop around the Cotswolds, stopping for lunch in Guiting Power. Quite a bit of climbing in the first half of the ride, but a lovely descent back towards Burford. NB The cafe stop is approx. 26.5 miles into the ride, so suggest you bring snacks to keep you going.
Terrain/Ride Category: Strenuous (Approx.725m climbing) mainly on roads and lanes.
Sunday 24th September: Burford - Bourton-on-the-Water - Stow-in-the-Wold Loop
Start/Distance: Burford/Approx 32.5 miles
Route/GPX download: GPX Download A chance to ride through more pretty Cotswold lanes and villages, stopping for lunch in Stow-in-the-Wold. The lunch stop is approx. 18.5 miles into the ride.
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate (Approx.550m climbing) mainly on roads and lanes.
Sunday 1st October:
Start/Distance: Caerleon (location tbc) 35-40 miles
Route/GPX download: A meander from Caerleon up the Usk Valley beyond Usk and back to Caerleon (more details and gpx file to follow)
Route/GPX download: A meander from Caerleon up the Usk Valley beyond Usk and back to Caerleon
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate (~700m climbing) on road, lanes & trails.
Route Coordinator/Contact: Mel Pruchnie
Ride Leader: Julie Williams
Sunday 8th October:
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Route Coordinator/Contact: Graham Davies
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Sunday 15th October: Vale circular via Penarth and Nash Point
Start/Distance: Llandaff North River Bridge OS ref ST 148786 Map 151. Street parking available in nearby roads (tbc) or next to Radyr Weir about 2 miles up the Taff Trail. 90 km (56 miles) 5-6hrs
Route/GPX download: Taff trail to Penarth, Penarth Head, Swanbridge, Dinas Powys, Wenvoe, Dyffryn, Llancarfan, St Athan, Lantwitt Major, Nash Point, St Hilary, Peterston-super-Ely. Coffee and lunch stops tbc.
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate 830 metres (2,700 ft) climbing, Suitable for all bikes. Mainly lanes and tarmac cycle paths. A few short steep ramps, but nothing major.
Route Coordinator/Contact: Steve Sims, tel: 07889 685756, email: steve.sims710@gmail.com
Ride Leader: Gareth O Thomas
Don't forget to keep an eye on the noticeboard for changes, cancellations and additional rides
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The club also has a members Whatsapp group for practical information exchanges. Members can contact Richard Cook, tel: 07891 204 315 to be added to the list.
Spokes is on Strava - Link
Is Spokes CTC for you?
To find out if cycling with Spokes is right for you, you should first take a look at our Ride Calendar or Ride Library and see if the rides and activities appeal to you. Under each individual ride you will find information that should enable you to determine if we fit in with your outlook on cycling. Spokes CTC is a member group of Cycling UK
How do I join Spokes: 1)Turn up at any of our Sunday Rides for a few ‘taster sessions’. You don’t need to be a fully signed up member of Spokes and/or Cycling UK before you ‘try us out’. NB.To take part in our weekend, week and venture rides you will need to join the club.
2)To become a member of Spokes; firstly sign up to ‘Cycling UK’. On receipt of your Cycling UK membership number, Click Join to complete the Spokes on-line membership form to start enjoying the full benefits of club membership. NB. Spokes Membership is completely free once you have Cycling UK membership.(Click to view Cycling UK policy documents)
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Spokes continues to liaise with Cardiff CTC on some of our ride dates to enable both clubs to offer a wider variety of rides.
If you would like to join us on a ride you can Contact us or email the ride leader and let us know you are coming...
Like-minded cyclists, regardless of age, are always welcome!
Links:
- Cardiff CTC - UK Sustrans - Cycle-route
- Cycling UK - Breeze bike rides - OS Maps
Some of the links on the spokes mobile website have been deactivated - for full access to the website please use a tablet/laptop or PC



