Mountain biking within riding distance of Betws y Coed

keith

Hello,

I'm a Bangor university student, who is just (shamefully) getting a mountain bike. I've been a keen rider for a while but have just sorted my accommodation for next year so now know that i can keep a bike up here for the foreseeable future.

So, mountain biking within riding distance from Betws y Coed train station. Tell me about it

I will be riding on a single speed.

iain1775

loads of it mate
Marin Trail mainly or Penmancho and loads of bridleways or other non trail centre signed stuff

ste_t

I'm in Llandudno but in need of someone to drag me out to the trails - I'll quite happily meet you in betws for a trip round the marin - pm me and we can sort something out.

Steve

keith

Hey, sounds good. I will get in touch - I'm currently in the process of buying a new bike, then i'll mail you

ste_t

Why a new bike? Did you bling the last one to death?!

keith

Sorry for delayed reply. Oh forgot to take that off, thats my old bike - I sold it to fund some mountaineering equipment. Missed it ever since.

I now have a new bike - On One Inbred. Do you have msn? if so mine is keithlackie@hotmail.co.uk

failing that Facebook: keith lackie

scale20

Hi Keith, have replied in your other post. http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12684850

I take it you plan on getting the train to Betws and then riding? There are plenty of routes up in Betws, you can join the marin trail in betws rather than the official start which is in llanrwst, at least that way you finish with a pint in betws!

If you don't want to travel there are some cracking natural routes in the hills along the coast all the way along to Conwy taking in some stunning scenery and views, happy to show you around up there.

Are you used to riding singlespeed? The riding around the North Wales hills isnt really suited to singlespeed, some naughty climbs!