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Cycling in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
Merthyr Tydfil offers short road rides with gentle climbing and extensive cycle paths, starting mainly from Edwardsville.
All routes in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough start from Edwardsville, with one route covering 10 km. The Trevithick Trail offers 68 m of climbing, making it the main climb in the region.
Riding here mainly involves road cycling on a mix of cycle paths and minor roads. The gradient is generally mild, with 71% of the route flat and only a small portion above 5%. Routes are relatively short, around 10 km in length, and the terrain is predominantly flat.
What the riding is like
The terrain in Merthyr Tydfil is mostly flat, with 71% of cycling on flat ground and 19% climbing over the route lengths. Routes are short at 10 km. Roads include 71% cycle paths, 15% quiet streets, and small shares of minor roads and roads with cycle lanes. Surfaces are mostly paved (95%). The steepest section is 500 m at 9.5% gradient. The main climb is on the Trevithick Trail with 68 m of climbing.
Cycling infrastructure
Route roads comprise 7.1 km of cycle paths, 0.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 0.2 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding are from June to September when daily high temperatures range from 18°C to 19°C.
Riding in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough in numbers
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- 10 km
- 10 km
- 68 m
Where to start in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
Rides in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
When to ride Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
Best months: Jun to Sep.
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