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Summit Cycles

Welcome to the Summit Cycles Komoot page, for those of you who dont know us we've been axle deep in all things cycling in and around cycling in Aberystwyth, West Wales, since 1998.
We are a shop owned and run by people who love to ride, in fact one of the reasons Summit Cycles exists at all is because Joe, its founder, naively thought he would have more time to ride if he was self employed!
Having ridden modified old tourers, hacked CX & road bikes around the local forest roads for years we think modern gravel bikes are the perfect tools for exploring Ceredigion's varied terrain.
We'll be adding all sorts of routes here, but the focus will be on mixed trails, gravel and adventure. Day rides and longer routes that can be ridden in a 'big' day, or split into an overnighter. If you're Bikepacking curious give us a shout, we can offer friendly advice and also supply and fit luggage options.


Please remember that some of these routes are quite remote. In addition to food, water and spare clothing would recommend a minimum of 2 spare tubes, a patch kit, a pump, basic first aid and a foil bivy bag. If you are unfortunate enough to have a prang you could be stuck in the hills for a long time awaiting help. Komoot is a great navigational tool, just remember to download the routes for off line use if you are using a phone for navigation. We would also suggest using an off line Ordnance Survey app such as OSMaps or ViewRanger, again with downloaded maps for back up.
Lastly make sure you have What3words on your phone so you can pinpoint your location for any rescue services. Hopefully you'll never need it, but hey, play safe!


Think smiles per hour, not miles. #ridethybike #leavenotrace #shredlightly
www.summitcycles.co.uk

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planned a bike ride.

January 15, 2026

Time

8h23m

Distance

101km

Speed

12.0km/h

Ascent

1,660m

Descent

1,660m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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March 8, 2021

Challenging day out with plenty of options to reduce the distance if the weather gets messy.

planned a gravel ride.

December 24, 2025

Time

4h11m

Distance

44.3km

Speed

10.6km/h

Ascent

870m

Descent

690m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

planned a gravel ride.

December 5, 2025

Time

1h22m

Distance

27.1km

Speed

19.8km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

340m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

planned a gravel ride.

December 5, 2025

Time

1h54m

Distance

29.0km

Speed

15.3km/h

Ascent

400m

Descent

220m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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planned a gravel ride.

January 4, 2025

Time

8h21m

Distance

81.1km

Speed

9.7km/h

Ascent

1,760m

Descent

1,760m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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March 23, 2021

Italy has the Strada Bianca, we have the Strada Florida - 85km of the finest gravel forest roads in Wales. Its a demanding & exposed route. If you are building up to the full route, or the weather turns beastly take note of the 3 pinch point locations where the loop can easily be shortened. If you fancy

planned a gravel ride.

December 24, 2024

Time

2h48m

Distance

42.7km

Speed

15.2km/h

Ascent

540m

Descent

710m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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planned a gravel ride.

December 6, 2024

Time

1h22m

Distance

27.1km

Speed

19.8km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

340m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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planned a gravel ride.

December 27, 2022

Time

3h03m

Distance

52.1km

Speed

17.1km/h

Ascent

560m

Descent

550m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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December 27, 2022

Planned route of the Summit Cycles New Year social gravel ride. Relaxed pace finishing off with a a beer in Aberystwyths finest real ale pub, The Ship & Castle.

planned a gravel ride.

September 13, 2022

Time

7h11m

Distance

107km

Speed

15.0km/h

Ascent

1,440m

Descent

1,760m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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September 13, 2022

An even longer return route, earn those beers, and probably lunch in the Lost Arc Cafe Rhayader as well.

planned a gravel ride.

September 13, 2022

Time

4h24m

Distance

57.5km

Speed

13.0km/h

Ascent

1,060m

Descent

1,360m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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September 13, 2022

Alternative slightly longer return from Staylittle to Aberystwyth's finest real ale pub, the Ship & Castle. Because everyone needs a beer after a long ride. Still mostly downhill :) 🍻

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