Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd May 2011
Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 2nd May 2011
Sunday 8th May - Mewslade Circuit
A stunning circular walk starting at Pitton, heading inland behind Rhossili Down to Hillend, before heading back along Rhossili beach and the coastal path enjoying views of Fall and Mewslade bay.
Please note this is a change to the scheduled walk to Worms Head due birds nesting and preventing the final ascent to Worms Head itself. We plan to include this on the next programme when the birds have left!!!
Distance: approx 7 miles
Difficulty: easy-moderate
Start time: 0930 County Hall Car Park or 1015 at Mewslade Car Park.
If you plan to meet at Mewslade or have any questions please contact Emyr on 07846 879210
Thurs 5th May - Programme meeting - Vivian Pub, Sketty
Time to organise the next four months walks! Please could anyone wishing to lead walks in new programme forward walk details onto Doug on 07766652837 or attend the programme meeting at 7.30 p.m in Vivian arms pub in Sketty on Thursday 5th May. Please note we are looking for new walk leaders. All new walk leaders will be given assistance in leading their walks.
Tuesday 3rd May - Pub Quiz
The pub quiz team, having won several bottles of wine and some third prizes, are looking to improve on this - can you help to get them to first place?
Meeting: 20:45 (for 21:00 start) at The Westbourne, Bryn-Y-Mor Road, Swansea.
Cost: 50p.
Contact: Robert on 07981 963-681.
Tuesday 10th May - Swansea Bay 5k Race
For those interested in running, a few Tawe Trekkers will be taking part in the first Swansea Bay 5k Race of 2011. The races are held on the second Tuesday of the month in May, June and July, along the picturesque seafront walkway towards Mumbles. (You may also be interested in the Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race on 25th May.)
Start/Finish Point: Junction Cafe Bar, Blackpill Lido, Swansea, SA3 5AS.
Event Start: 7:00pm (registration from 5:30pm)
Entry Fee: £8.
Further Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/
Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/documents/whitfordPoster2011.pdf
Provisional Dates in June - Training Rides for the South Gower Bike Ride
At the programme meeting on Thursday a schedule for four training rides specifically for those intending to take part on the 50-mile South Wales Bike Ride (formerly Gower Bike Ride) on Sunday 3rd July will be arranged around the main programme of walks. (It will also be suitable for anyone doing the 29-mile route.)
The proposed training programme involves attempting a 40-mile ride two weeks before the event with an easier 25 mile ride in between to maintain fitness. These initial proposed dates start the training after the Snowdon weekend away at the end of May:
That's all for now folks!
Emyr
A stunning circular walk starting at Pitton, heading inland behind Rhossili Down to Hillend, before heading back along Rhossili beach and the coastal path enjoying views of Fall and Mewslade bay.
Please note this is a change to the scheduled walk to Worms Head due birds nesting and preventing the final ascent to Worms Head itself. We plan to include this on the next programme when the birds have left!!!
Distance: approx 7 miles
Difficulty: easy-moderate
Start time: 0930 County Hall Car Park or 1015 at Mewslade Car Park.
If you plan to meet at Mewslade or have any questions please contact Emyr on 07846 879210
Thurs 5th May - Programme meeting - Vivian Pub, Sketty
Time to organise the next four months walks! Please could anyone wishing to lead walks in new programme forward walk details onto Doug on 07766652837 or attend the programme meeting at 7.30 p.m in Vivian arms pub in Sketty on Thursday 5th May. Please note we are looking for new walk leaders. All new walk leaders will be given assistance in leading their walks.
Tuesday 3rd May - Pub Quiz
The pub quiz team, having won several bottles of wine and some third prizes, are looking to improve on this - can you help to get them to first place?
Meeting: 20:45 (for 21:00 start) at The Westbourne, Bryn-Y-Mor Road, Swansea.
Cost: 50p.
Contact: Robert on 07981 963-681.
Tuesday 10th May - Swansea Bay 5k Race
For those interested in running, a few Tawe Trekkers will be taking part in the first Swansea Bay 5k Race of 2011. The races are held on the second Tuesday of the month in May, June and July, along the picturesque seafront walkway towards Mumbles. (You may also be interested in the Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race on 25th May.)
Start/Finish Point: Junction Cafe Bar, Blackpill Lido, Swansea, SA3 5AS.
Event Start: 7:00pm (registration from 5:30pm)
Entry Fee: £8.
Further Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/
Whitford Point Multi-terrain Race Info: http://www.swanseabay5k.com/documents/whitfordPoster2011.pdf
Provisional Dates in June - Training Rides for the South Gower Bike Ride
At the programme meeting on Thursday a schedule for four training rides specifically for those intending to take part on the 50-mile South Wales Bike Ride (formerly Gower Bike Ride) on Sunday 3rd July will be arranged around the main programme of walks. (It will also be suitable for anyone doing the 29-mile route.)
The proposed training programme involves attempting a 40-mile ride two weeks before the event with an easier 25 mile ride in between to maintain fitness. These initial proposed dates start the training after the Snowdon weekend away at the end of May:
- Friday 3rd June: 15 mile evening ride on the Gower
- Weekend of 11th/12th June: 25 mile daytime ride on the Gower
(on the other day to the walk that weekend) - Saturday 18th June: 40 mile daytime ride. Either:
- Along the Millennium Coastal Path to Pembrey Forest and back, or
- Taking the train further west than Pembrey and cycling back along the coast
- Friday 24th June: 25 mile evening ride along Swansea river valley
- (A week's rest!)
- Sunday 3rd July: 50-mile South Wales Bike Ride
That's all for now folks!
Emyr
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