Spokes Cycle Touring Club

Spokes Activities

Sunday 9th August:

Start/Distance: Lewis Arms at 10.00, 35 miles, 5-6 hours including cafe stop

Route/GPX download: Taff Trail north to junction with Lady Windsor trail, then cross A470 onto A4054, to Llanfabon Road, Nelson, RCN 47 to Sirhowey, Valley, Cafe Stop Risca, then Lower Ocherwyth, Rhiwderin, Draethen, Caerphilly, Tongwynlais.

Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate

Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Richard Cook

Tel: 07891 204 315

Ride Leader:

Sunday 16th August:

Start/Distance: Llandaff north bridge, 50miles

Route/GPX download: Peterston, Warren Mill, Llantrithid, Llantwit Major(cafe/shop for lunch) St. Brides Major, Colwinston, City, Ystradowen, Tre Dodridge, St. Brides sup.ely, Home

Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate

Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Martin Watson, email:

Ride Leader: Richard Cook

August 22nd-23rd: Redwick ‘Fest’ weekend Camping/Cycling/BBQ

Location; Redwick; NP263DY, perfect for exploring the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside.

Parking is available for Motorhomes and cars in the field opposite or Camping in the garden with use of bathrooms on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. BBQ and party on Saturday night, breakfast on Sunday morning and The Rose Inn is open for very important post ride drinks …

Participants will be requested to contribute provisionally £10.00 towards food and alcohol but this sum may be revised when we know the numbers. Members are welcome to stay overnight or drive back and forth both days.

Full Details Here

Sunday 30th August:

Start/Distance: Start 10.00h Cycle route start adjacent to southbound layby onA466, 200 yards north from M48 junction 2 (Chepstow turn off) before old serven bridge.30 miles, 900 metres of ascent

Route/GPX download: GPX download HERE Route is north to St Arvans, Tintern, Trelleck, Devauden, Earlswood, Shirenewton. Route from Lost Lanes of Wales by Jack Thurston,

Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate - Strenuous 900 metres of ascent, Suitable for all bikes.

Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Richard Cook, Tel: 07891 204 315

Ride Leader: Martin Watson

Don't forget to keep an eye on the noticeboard for changes, cancellations and additional rides

Coronavirus Update!

Club activities resumed on Sunday 19th July.

Now we can ride as a group on club rides we need to have rules to keep us and the public safe:

1) Ride Leader to take a list of all cyclists on a club ride.
2) Social distancing to be observed at all times.
3) Take care when at coffee stops to socially distance from members of the public.
4)Members to be encouraged to take their own food on the ride.
5) All members should take their own hand sanitiser on the ride.

Question marks remain over Cafe stop opening times atm. So bring sandwiches and prepare for a possible roadside picnic

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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)