South Wales cycling climbs

[Aravis]

They look really good and bear a lot of resemblance to the Peak District climbs I do. Those around here are really popular, maybe more needs to be done to promote what is obviously really spectacular cycling in S Wales

I think the region is pretty popular already. How could it not be? The feature which most characterises the South Wales region is the presence of several very long, deep, and gently inclined valleys spreading out from all the large towns near the coast. They resemble Scottish glens as much as anything, except that they have been heavily industrialised in the past, evidence of which is still readily apparent. There are also numerous roads of varying types and gradients hopping over all the ridges separating the valleys, so the scope is endless. And best of all, the region butts up against the Brecon Beacons which has its own collection of spectacular roads, this time in more conventionally wild mountain scenery.

Several of the larger inter-valley roads which now make for such spectacular cycling were built by unemployed miners during the depression of the 1930s. Amongst these is the triple-headed Bwlch-y-Clawdd, all three ascents of which feature in the article. I've sketched out this possible route which looks like fun:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13637913

Do I dare? There was a time...

 

[CaadX]

I think the region is pretty popular already. How could it not be? The feature which most characterises the South Wales region is the presence of several very long, deep, and gently inclined valleys spreading out from all the large towns near the coast. They resemble Scottish glens as much as anything, except that they have been heavily industrialised in the past, evidence of which is still readily apparent. There are also numerous roads of varying types and gradients hopping over all the ridges separating the valleys, so the scope is endless. And best of all, the region butts up against the Brecon Beacons which has its own collection of spectacular roads, this time in more conventionally wild mountain scenery.

Several of the larger inter-valley roads which now make for such spectacular cycling were built by unemployed miners during the depression of the 1930s. Amongst these is the triple-headed Bwlch-y-Clawdd, all three ascents of which feature in the article. I've sketched out this possible route which looks like fun:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13637913

Do I dare? There was a time...

I think if you really want serious climbs in south/west wales you need to look at valleys in carmarthenshire as they do not follow the valleys they go across them.

 

[CaadX]

Is the Devil's Staircase in there?

he he have you forgiven me yet ?

 

[CaadX]

I am no race horse and like to spend a bit of time enjoying the views etc so you certainly wont spoil anything for me . I work different days each week so just send me a pm to see if we can be free on the same day.

It was one of the Tewkesbury rides we cycled back from the Cider factory together I think.

Banj how about a gower ride we havn't done one for a bit ?