Jul-Aug 2020 Rides
Coronavirus Update!
Club activities resumed on Sunday 19th July.
Question marks remain over Cafe stop opening times atm. So bring sandwiches and prepare for a possible roadside picnic.
Sunday 5th July: Chepstow to Slimbridge
Start/Distance: Start: Cycle route starts adjacent to south bound layby on A466, 200 yards from M48 junction 2 ( Chepstow turn off) at 9.30am. Distance 55 miles (approx 6 to 7 hours)
Route/GPX download: GPX Download HERE Chepstow to Slimbridge via Sharpness across Severn Bridge. Return via Thornbury.
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate Generally gentle undulations with three significant climbs.
Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Chris Metcalfe, tel: 07568490547
Ride Leader:
Sunday 12th July
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Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Claus Sogaard
Ride Leader:
July 17th/19th Porlock Cycling - BBQ - Walking
WEEKEND POSTPONED
This is very much a social weekend so it's also open to non cycling partners.
Roger and Di have been hosting our almost annual BBQ's for what must have been at least 20 years. (I'm sure I'll be corrected by someone). An I do hope I'm not tempting fate when I mention that in all this time, we have never failed to eat outdoors.
This is the weekend itinerary:
Fri 17th: Arrive anytime to explore the lovely village of Porlock, or join us for a small ride in the afternoon. Evening: Meet up for a meal in a local hostelry. Venue and times to be confirmed
Sat 18th: Full day ride led by our local guide Alan Jones. Visit the quaint villages and tea rooms with splendid views from the top of Porlock Hill. Evening BBQ at Roger and Di's house. Bring along a bottle with a small contribution towards the BBQ (amount to be advised) along with their address and directions.
Sun 19th: Interesting local knowledge morning walk led by our hosts Roger and Di and then all back to their house to finish off any leftovers from the night before. Depart at your leisure or meet up in the evening for any stragglers staying until Monday. I've booked the Porlock caravan park site from the Friday to Monday
https://www.porlockcaravanpark.co.uk/camping
There is also another campsite nearby. Plus hotels and B&B's in the centre of the village. NB this is the first weekend of the school holidays, so probably the sooner you book the better. see https://www.porlock.co.uk/
Please let me know if you'll be joining us on this wonderful weekend.
Contacts: Julie Williams/Roger Hall/Alan Jones, email:
Sunday 19th July: Tongwynlais - Fochriw loop
Start/Distance: Lewis Arms, Tongwynlais 10am 45miles
Route/GPX download: GPX Download Here
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate
Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Mel Pruchnie tel: 07979367321
Ride Leader: Julie Williams
Sunday 26th July: Porthkerry
Start/Distance: Lewis Arms, Tongwynlais 10am, 35 miles around 4hrs including coffee-stop
Route/GPX download: GARMIN download Here Taff trail to Radyr pedestrian Bridge - Radyr - Peterston - Bonvilston - Porthkerry (coffee stop at Porthkerry Marios) Penmark - Llancarfan - Creigiau - Garth
(NB: Marios is take-away drinks-only during C-19 so please bring your own snacks)
Terrain/Ride Category: Moderate - some rather longer hills (Radyr-Bonvilston-Pentyrch) tarmac lanes - some short graded track through Porthkerry
Route Co-ordinator/Contact: Stephen Kite, email:
Ride Leader: Roger Bradshaw
Sunday 2nd August: Llangynidr - Hay on Wye Loop
Start/Distance: 10:00 Llangynidr Village Hall, 50 miles(car park nr cycle shop on B4558, os map 161 grid ref 155196).
Route/GPX download: Talgarth, Hay on Wye, along Escley Brook, Forest Coal Pit, Crickhowell and back to Llangynidr. Cafe/shop in Hay
Terrain/Ride Category: Strenuous
Route Coordinator/Contact: Martin Watson, email:
Ride Leader: Richard Cook
August 7-9th: Gloucester weekender
Weekend Cancelled
Travelling from Cardiff to Gloucester on Friday, returning Sunday. Saturday ride heading north to Upton-on-Severn and Tewksbury.
Option exists to make your own way to Gloucester, cycle Saturday and then travel with main group on Sunday returning to Gloucester after coffee stop.
Around 60 miles a day(3 days) but fairly flat. Suitable for all bikes. Mostly road but there will be some cycling on canal paths.
Accommodation: Probably in Travelodge and Premier Inn which are next door to each other near the centre of town.
Cyclists will have to carry their own luggage on Friday and Sunday. There may be an option to have luggage delivered if someone is driving up.
Contact: Glen Dermody, email:
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: 10am, 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. Karl will be the resident DJ....
There will be 2 rides both days, one more moderate than the other, or people can explore their own rides if they are planning a longer distance.Possible rides are:
Redwick via lanes to A48, to Mounton near Chepstow, over Severn Bridge to Thornbury and back .45 miles and moderate. A longer route to Slimbridge is possible, bearing in mind that it takes 16 mile through quiet lanes to get to Severn Bridge
Redwick to Raglan, over Wentwood and back via Bettws Newydd and Cats Ash – a café stop in Raglan Castle – 45 miles. A longer route would be to continue to Llantillo Crossenny and possibly white castle before heading back or even Abergavenny
Redwick to Chepstow (via Mounton) and then to St Arvans (steep climb) and into Tintern and back up the long lane by Redbrook and back to Shirenewton, Llanvair Discoed crossing A48 back to Redwick through lanes. approx 50 miles
Redwick to Chepstow, St Arvans, Devauden and star lane to Usk (long descent) and back to Redwick via Cats Ash or Caerleon approximately 50 miles
Redwick, Chepstow Deavuden, Kilgwrrwg(stunning views)but a load of climbing & back to Redwick 30 miles or onto Usk with a long descent & back via Catsash/Caerleon 50 miles.
Redwick –Shirenewton-Deavauden –Trellech Monmouth. Back via Dingestow Raglan Usk 50-60 miles.
Redwick –Tredagar House –Bassaleg –Caerleon –Cats Ash Redwick easy 30 miles.
Ride Outline from proposed ride leader Martin Watson:
Redwick to Raglan, over Wentwood and back via Bettws Newydd and Cats Ash – a café stop in Raglan Castle
continue to Llantillo Crossenny and white castle before heading north to Campston hill, returning via Bettws Newydd Usk, Catsash and Magor. 67 miles, 1400m climbing. GPX Link Here
Alternative ride from Martin M.
Redwick –Shirenewton-Deavauden –Trellech Monmouth. Back via Dingestow Raglan Usk 54 miles, 1000m climbing. GPX link Here
If members can express which rides interest them, or if they prefer to organise their own or a variant of any of these? We will need a route coordinator and at least one ride leader for each ride please
Rachel has promised cake for dessert, but more donations will be extremely welcome please.
It is advised to arrive early to begin Saturday rides by 9.30 am and Sunday rides similarly or at latest 10.00
Contact: Jackie Thomas/Karl Harding, email:
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
