A Solstice Gathering

Come join us for A Solstice Gathering!

The Gathering is an opportunity for riders to come together pre-race, to connect with one another and to strengthen bonds of kinship. We encourage this celebration to familiarise yourselves within the Clan, to make friends and to enjoy one another's company before meeting again, on the start line of the Pan Celtic Ultra 2026 in July.

Of course, you do not need to have signed up to our event to join in with The Solstice Gathering. If you are interested in what we do and wish to experience riding with us over the weekend, then you are more than welcome.

This tradition serves as a vital link between the past and the present, an offering of community and belonging, bridging the cap between events and training.

The Gathering allows us to continue to share stories, to ask questions and to learn from one another before taking on the challenges that lie ahead. This is fundamental to ensuring our community is a safe space and inclusive for all.

We'll meet at Chester's Roman Amphitheatre on Saturday 13th June from 8am, where we will gather, before saddling steeds and rolling out around 9am, crossing the welsh border and riding across some beautiful parts of North Wales and into Deganwy, Conwy, where we'll settle for the evening, rolling out our sleep mats and sleeping bags at The Conwy County Sea Cadets, before the return journey the following day. There will be route files provided for Saturday and Sunday rides from Chester to Conway and back again, and an option to head home sooner should you wish to catch the train back to Chester instead.

Saturday Ride Route File

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54577195

Sunday Ride Route Files

The Hills

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54577244

Coastal Option

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54609050

Take me to train

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54609078

There are a couple of showers at Conwy County Sea Cadets so availability will be limited. There will be seperate rooms available for male and females along with segregated toilets.

While this is a social group ride you will be required to be self sufficient and carry your own equipement, while being proficient at basic repairs. Lights for visibility and helmets are mandotory.

As representatives of the Pan Celtic Clan out on public roads, the highway code is expected to be repected at all times, and behaviour should refect the high standards set by good cycling ettiquette to all road users and pedestrains where applicable.

You heard our calling and you came.

An té a bhíónn siúlach, bíonn scéalach.

We who travel have stories to tell.

Info: The Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Little St John Street, Chester, CH1 1RE. What Three Words ///clip.apples.leap.

Info: The Castle View, Pentywyn Rd, Deganwy LL31 9TH. What Three Words ///footpath.mammal.graphics. We'll meet here for a quick refreshment before planning our evening in Conwy.

Info: The Conwy County Sea Cadets, All Saints Avenue, Deganwy, Wales, LL31 9DZ. What Three Words ///chill.ties.laminate. Roll out and make our way back to Chester. Various route and travel options available.

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