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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Waiting for various things to be sorted this week and don't know what dates I'd be available yet. Would be interested in going on Wednesday though if I can if Whites is the plan.
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    Whites is indeed the plan for wednesday. We were planning on meeting at around ten.
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  • ThePriory1978
    ThePriory1978 Posts: 563
    Just got back from a 2 day Afan trip. Lovely weather Sat, horrendous and slippy Sunday.
    Did The Wall, Whites Level and W2. Brilliant. Found the climb on W2 from base camp brutal and loved the black run on W2 and ZigZag at the end of The Wall. Made Swinley look so pony. Next Cwncarn for me.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    thel33ter wrote:
    Whites is indeed the plan for wednesday. We were planning on meeting at around ten.
    Meeting at Glyncorrwg bike centre?
  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    ThePriory1978 wrote:
    Next Cwncarn for me.

    Cwmcarn is fun. Wouldn't mind getting back down there before the end of the year. This place will also get done soonish:

    http://video.mpora.com/watch/xhB4nbi8V/hd/
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    deadkenny wrote:
    thel33ter wrote:
    Whites is indeed the plan for wednesday. We were planning on meeting at around ten.
    Meeting at Glyncorrwg bike centre?
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
    05 Spesh Enduro Expert
    05 Trek 1000 Custom build
    Speedily Singular Thingy
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Tuesday late afternoon early evening ? Meet at the Lookout
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    Not sure anyone will be about tomorrow evening, cooldad + theleeter will be on the way to (or in) wales, with afew more joining on wednesday.
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    I cannot make Wed, shame.
  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    Levi_501 wrote:
    I cannot make Wed, shame.

    If you want company on Tues evening then head over to M3 J4A for a night with the trolls. It could expand you route horizon.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    deadkenny wrote:
    thel33ter wrote:
    Whites is indeed the plan for wednesday. We were planning on meeting at around ten.
    Meeting at Glyncorrwg bike centre?

    Yup see you there.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Heavy rain set for Afan at 10 tomorrow, but clearing for afternoon. Hmm, this should be interesting.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Have bin liner for clothes ready!
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    + some other bikes.
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    Will be bringing spare top i think for the journey home, just hoping i don't get soaked feet not enough room in my bag for a spare set of shoes :roll:
  • ThePriory1978
    ThePriory1978 Posts: 563
    You'll need a complete change of clothes for the journey home, you Will be soaked through with mud. OR if you like staying muddy at least something to cover your car seat with.
    Waterproof socks are currently a must. The bike shop at Glyncorrwg will sell you some.
    Snot green Canyon Nerve AM 8.0x
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Can't be right. Rain in Wales!

    Need Popstar with us. Never rains when he's there.
  • notsospeedydaz
    notsospeedydaz Posts: 4
    If riding Afan in the wet make sure you got spare brake pads. Its gets really gritty there and eats brakes pads for breakfast lunch and dinner :shock:

    The bike shop at Afan isn't cheap for pads either


    Any news / signs of the Penhydd trail reopening ?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Sintered should be okay, if noisy. Got spare anyway.

    Penhydd seems to be as usual opening "this summer". They said that last year.

    Anyway, looking good to go for me.
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    edited August 2011
    ThePriory1978 wrote:
    You'll need a complete change of clothes for the journey home, you Will be soaked through with mud. OR if you like staying muddy at least something to cover your car seat with.
    Waterproof socks are currently a must. The bike shop at Glyncorrwg will sell you some.

    The problem being that i'm not driving, and my bag is already nearly bursting full without my camelbak in it :P
  • Mr_B1989
    Mr_B1989 Posts: 74
    ThePriory1978 wrote:
    You'll need a complete change of clothes for the journey home, you Will be soaked through with mud. OR if you like staying muddy at least something to cover your car seat with.
    Waterproof socks are currently a must. The bike shop at Glyncorrwg will sell you some.

    The problem being that i'm not driving, and my bag is already nearly bursting full without my camelbak in it :P
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Met office now showing dark clouds but no rain. Wouldn't risk it though, expect downpour.
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    Ended up being a nice welsh cloudy day, no rain, and not to many puddles. Cooldad even enjoyed the final descent this time, and took 5-10 minutes, rather than half an hour. Anyone going to make it up sometime during the weekend? We're planning Brechfa on saturday and cwm carm on Sunday.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    thel33ter
    I looked into trails near Brecon, there are some but they are of the bridleway and forest road variety mainly. Probably not that much fun, but better than a kick in the teeth.
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Good ride, decent pace, for me at least. GPS track uploaded to a few sites.

    http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/workout ... kj29esd6ok
    http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/k5Cnc2gRKq8
    http://app.strava.com/rides/1185463

    I really should do the Skyline descent. Popstar and others did it but I haven't yet, looks good.

    http://vimeo.com/15702761
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    @Ben, cheers, we're probably going to do Brechfa in that case, a day of big fireroad climbs sounds a bit awful.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • munstershaun
    munstershaun Posts: 3
    Hey Guys

    Had a look at your thread here and looks like you boys are pretty knowledgable on the surrey hills area.
    Thinking of heading down tomorrow morning with a mate and exploring the trails in the area.
    Easiest way for us from Clapham is the train to Dorking.
    Can you point us in the right direction from there.

    Appreciate the help.
    Thanks alot
  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    The best solution would be LBS and buy a map. As far as I know there are 2 bike shops, but the best bike shop for maps is Pedal and Spoke in Peaslake.

    Dorking options would be Leith hill and Redlands. If you guys are new to riding, then Leith hill and Holmbury would serve you best. Easier to navigate around and sweet trails to bomb.

    I think there are at least few riders in your area who you could constantly team up with on travels. Will and Naveed, correct me if I'm wrong.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    If you can get to Gomshall, ride over to Peaslake and do the trails on Pitch & Holmbury from there. There are the signature trails like BKB, Yoghurt Pots and Telegraph on Holmbury, and a load of nice trails on Pitch (and further into Winterfold).

    Pop into the bike shop in Peaslake and they'll be happy to point you to some trails, or just ask anyone around.

    Alternative is from Dorking, go to Westcott and pop into Nirvana Cycles to ask for some directions. They might be doing one of their rides also, but not sure when they do them. From there the route is usually up to Leith.
  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    I'd be up for riding with you but I'm out tomorrow so it's road bike and fettling for me rather than MTB. I don't think I'd describe Will and Nav as much more local as you though Popstar as they're a bit more SW London but both are a bit of a trip from SH,.

    munstershaun - However, Popstar is about right. I'd recommend going to Dorking, ride along the road to Westcott, buy a map from Nirvana cycles (or join their Saturday ride) and enjoy. Getting to Peaslake by train is a bit of a mission unless you know the way.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    If I or any of us are able to do a ride tomorrow, could join you. Not sure yet if I can make it tomorrow.

    Think Sunday is going to be tricky for Surrey Hill rides as the London-Surrey Cycle Classic test ride for the Olympics is on Sunday with many road closures in the area.

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