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In. Just moved to Cardiff so this should make me get on and fix up the MTB hopefully.
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• #3
Following again...
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Routes
Here are the draft routes. Won't change much!
In RWGPS you will miss most of the interesting features, so upload them here and check on OS maps! -
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OK - updated the first post with all the info, routes above. Any questions post here! Ta
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• #7
Cheers mate, seeing this is a MTB route (especially at this time of the year) I call myself out, unless someone lends me one!
Pity though, as I am really craving some bikepacking weekend, I can't do the other one because I am busy and can't this either because of lack of gear! I'll keep waiting..
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• #8
Again I don't have a MTB so feeling a bit inadequate for this. Although I could probably have something resembling a SSCX, so there's that.
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sniggers
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• #10
yep, understood. SSCX might squeeze in
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• #11
you coming? your new bike should be perfect for it...just look at that elevation chart...
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• #12
Potentially actually. An idea of an average price for the trains etc?
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trains - 50 quid return? Bag in bothy is fine
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• #14
Im interested in this one as i'll be unemployed at this point
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• #15
Provisionally in.
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• #16
oh go on
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• #17
yep im keen again :)
We’re going bikepacking again!
A rerun of trip 3 that was rained off.
When: Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th March
Where: South Wales, the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Train to Merthyr Tydfil/Abergavenny, where we will meet on Saturday morning OR Friday evening (TBC)
What: 50-60km each day of doubletrack, singletrack, tiny roads. Bring an MTB if you have one. Otherwise a lightly packed cross/allroad bike with 40c tires might work.
Overnight: We will stay in this beautiful secluded bothy overnight. It's not large so let's hope there's not already 10 people inside when we rock up.
Am I welcome: Yes, if you have a positive attitude and enough half-decent kit to come round
Mood: Open and supportive, stopping to chill often, making a grand old fire in the evening
Other Important Details:
I will post exact meeting and trains info in due course. Do not book trains yet, we only book for sure a week or so in advance to check the weather forecast is good. A weekend of rain ain't fun.
If you don’t have a tent you can probably share a tent/tarp with someone else, post in the thread. You will need your own sleeping bag and mat at a minimum.
You must be self-sufficient, so bring plenty of food, tools, tubes, and good attitude! We don’t ride fast at all, but you must be fit enough to make it round on a loaded bike. If you’ve never ever gone camping these trips might not be for you.
See previous trips here and here.
Pic above from me scouting this ride last year.