This page contains links to pdf files which you can view/download to find out what you might want to know about the Festival. They are all either one or two A4 pages so that they can be printed on a single sheet. Simply click the descriptions to access them.

Introduction
We start with an Introduction which tells you a bit about the Gower, how to get there and provides some notes about what you need for the cycling.

Rides
The rides programme, is a key document which briefly describes the 22 rides, indicating their difficulty (graded G for Gentle, M for Moderate and C for Challenging) and approximate length. New this year are three rides on weekday evenings. These are aimed at those who work office hours. Note that changes to the programme – hopefully minor – may be required, so please check it from time to time.
You will see on the programme that there is a Festival Party on Friday, 21 September. There is a £5 entry fee, payable at the door. (Children under 16 free.). This covers entertainment. Food and drink may be purchased at the venue.
These descriptions should be read in conjunction with the Route map. This map is approximately to scale but, to avoid clutter, it shows little other than the routes. These are coloured according to their grade; the start (and finish) points are also shown. You are advised to bring your own map to follow the routes on the ground. Suitable maps are OS 1:50,000 Sheet 159: Swansea & Gower (or the more detailed OS 1:25,000 Sheet 164: Gower) or to cover the longer rides which go beyond the Gower Sustrans 1:100,000 Discover series: Celtic Trail –: West and East. (These have been available from Sustrans shop for £:3.50 each.)

Route descriptions
For those who prefer to do their own thing we have prepared detailed route descriptions of four of the rides. Ranging in distance from 14 to 22 miles they are in the "gentle" to "moderate" category:. They provide a good coverage of the Gower Peninsula. They are each one page pdf files. Click the descriptions to download those you want.
Mumbles and Three Cliffs. A combination of Rides 2 and 20.
Cefn Bryn plus. This is Ride 4.
A Gower Traverse. This is Ride 7.
North Gower Circuit. This is Ride 12.

Accommodation
To find out where to stay visit: Mumbles TIC or Where to stay in Swansea/Mumbles/Gower, or Sally Lyne has two bungalows for rent in N. Gower suitable for a family or small group.

Previous year's Festivals
These provide pictures and some other information about the 2010 and 2011 events.
2010 Gower Cycling Festival.
2011 Gower Cycling Festival.

Contacts
For more information contact David Naylor (Phone: 01792 233755, e-mail davidjohnnaylor@tiscali.co.uk) or Nick Guy (Phone 01792 476178).

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Page updated on 30 December 2011.