Whilst there is rain forecast for Thursday this should all be gone well before race time and conditions look really good for 'The Thirteen'.
OK. Moving on to the time-trial itself here are the essentials;
1. We meet up at the Neath Canal Car Park in Resolven (What3Words: rots.connector.performs) for signing on from about 18.00hrs and closing at 18.40hrs for a prompt 19.00hrs race start on the back road up near Glynneath.
2. You have to be a member of the PTW or a second-claim member of the PTW and for 2026 this is now £50.00 (£30.00 + £20.00 supplement).
3. Please note that, until further notice, we are no longer accepting 'entry on the line' at our Thursday evening club events.
4. Riders will be allocated a start time based on their fastest rides in the previous PTW club nights and absolutely no requests for an early or late start time will be entertained.
5. Please don't forget your helmet and front and rear lights!
R13/S COURSE DESCRIPTION
START (What3Words: tanga.curious.guessing) on the B4242 Old Vale of Neath Road at unused entrance just south-west of the new Health Centre in Glynneath. Proceed south-west on the B4242 to Resolven junction. Continue south-west on the B4242 passing through Abergarwed village and Ynysarwed village to the ‘Rock and Fountain’ hill, climb and continue to TURN with care at the break in the dual-carriageway opposite the Groundhog factory at Ynysygerwn, SA10 8HH (6.5 miles). Descend hill and retrace route north-eastwards along the B4242 through Ynysarwed village and Abergarwed village. Continue north-eastwards through Resolven junction and past Rheola Pond to FINISH directly opposite the start.
PTW Course Records
Ben Jones 26:41 (2023)
Angharad Vale 34:06 (2026)
R13/S Course Records
Dylan Sage 25:40 (2025)
Angharad Vale 34:06 (2026)
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"The most important thing in life is not to have the most, but to need the least.” Plato (my favourite Disney character).
"The most important thing in life is not to have the most, but to need the least.” Plato (my favourite Disney character).
« Last edit by Alfie on Thu Jul 02, 2026 7:48 pm. »
