Independence Day ride Ynystawe to Abercrave Loop

Beautiful route winding up the Swansea valley - the majority on cycle path - there will be some stretches where we need to cross the town to connect to the cycle path - we will stop and talk our way through this section before we go and stick together on the stretches. The route is slightly uphill for the first half but this does mean it’s all down hill for the second half. We will go at a relaxed place so plenty of time to chat and take in the wonderful scenery. There is a stretch of down hill cycling on an a- road this is a stretch with plenty of space for cars to pass by and can be very enjoyable - we will all wait for anyone who wants to take this hill more slowly.

We will cycle along the cycle path to Pontardawe and then along to Abercrave. We will stop at a cafe on the way back

Much of the route is on tarmac cycle path but there is some on the road

We will stop on the way home for a drink at a cafe

you should wear a cycle helmet, bring a cycle lock if possible and means to pay at the cafe

First-timers welcome!