My intention was to ride from Swansea to Pontardulais then Ammanford and back round to Pontardawe and down the Swansea Valley. In hindsight the route was a good 40miler but I got lost on the mountain and had a very hard time on some of the ascents that day. Things got interesting in Ammanford. The map wouldn't work on my phone and I was unsure of the right road to take so I stopped at a petrol station to ask for directions. The old man laughed at me when I said I wanted to know the way 'over the top' to the Swansea Valley. I think he deliberately sent me up the steepest roads. It hurt. I NEVER stop during a ride but in this instance I had time to whip out my phone and take a few snaps! I planned on taking some photos of the steepest sections but didn't get a chance. Once at the top it levelled out and proved to be a terrific stretch of road to ride along. You can see the route and stats (my lowest ever average speed!) here, as well as some other rides/routes I've done.
