Afan this weekend, superb stuff

weeksy59

Went to Afan this weekend doing Whites yesterday and Wall today.

Was really really impressed with the Wall. I've done it before but when i was less fit and also in the afternoon after doing Whites in the morning. So i wasn't exactly looking forward to Wall in some ways.

However bloody hell it's GREAT when you're fresh. The fireroad gentle climb is nice and easy to get the body warmed up and ready. ?Then the big slog of fireroads and climbs. The little sections in between are WAY better than i recall.

The downhills are pretty intense at my level of abilty and really take their toll on me... I enjoyed them lots though

tubaonwheels

Snazzy outfit. You look a bit like a liqourice allsort

weeksy59

tubaonwheels wrote:

Snazzy outfit. You look a bit like a liqourice allsort

That's not me it's my mate... but my bike

R2 D2

Lol . I thought it was a power ranger.

Glad you had a blast. I'm back up there next month for a weekend. Was there any news on when the new cafe opens where the dropoff cafe used to be? Thinkskylie cycles are supposed to be running it.

llamafarmer

I was there today to do a shortened Skyline (I think we basically did the July trail, but I was just following the herd), with a blast around the around the Energy trail thrown in for good measure. I've done very little riding for the last couple of months, so I really struggled with the distance, but it was so good to get out at Afan again - I love the place!

welshkev

i was just behind you on that fireroad climb mate we went straight on to glyncorwg though so you wouldn't have seen me after that. i remember your rather dull coloured clothing me and my mate were both riding white felts i had a red top on my mate a blue one. give me a shout next time you're down this way

tubaonwheels

weeksy59 wrote:

tubaonwheels wrote:

Snazzy outfit. You look a bit like a liqourice allsort

That's not me it's my mate... but my bike

Is your mate called Bertie Basset by any chance?
Hope I get chance to get down that way this year.

llamafarmer

I hope your mate's quick if he's going to wear stuff like that weeksy It's hideous!

weeksy59

llamafarmer wrote:

I hope your mate's quick if he's going to wear stuff like that weeksy It's hideous!

Compared to a tortoise he's quick as you like

As you can see, he's neither young nor slim...

he does indeed have a big heart and strength of spirit which means if we start the climb, we get up it

weeksy59

welshkev wrote:

i was just behind you on that fireroad climb mate we went straight on to glyncorwg though so you wouldn't have seen me after that. i remember your rather dull coloured clothing me and my mate were both riding white felts i had a red top on my mate a blue one. give me a shout next time you're down this way

LOL i was wearing my ORange KTM jacket as it's more breathable than the other one i had with me.

Will do fella, nice one.

starbuck310

was great riding there today and the sun was out!

Stumpy Ade

Ah looks awesome, it reminds me how great the place is. Right I'm going to organise a trip.

What's the news on the Cafe ?

weeksy59

I get the impression they're there for another year or so ?