The Marin Trail, what are conditions like?

Splottboy
Splottboy Posts: 3,694
edited March 2010 in Routes
Haven't been there for a while. Place was good one visit/cut up the next...
Is it ok now, as the snow must have had an effect?

( There's that one dh section that throws you sharply to the left, with a steep drop.
Seen loads of riders come off there. Is that sorted, rough, rideable after the snow?)

Still getting over fractured femur, so don't fancy another one LOL!

Also, only done Penmachno once before. It was a few weeks before the "Official" opening.
Was covered in ice/bits of snow, so again...Is it all sorted for a fast XC ride now?

Ta all...

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  • Tel39
    Tel39 Posts: 243
    Yeah be interested in conditions at the Marin as planned on going on my day off tomorrow. First time so looking forward to it :)
    Vis Unita Fortior
  • dyls
    dyls Posts: 64
    The marin is fine, all rideable albeight a little rogh in places.
  • Tel39
    Tel39 Posts: 243
    Cheers dyls thanks for the info
    Vis Unita Fortior
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    "Rideable...rough in places" Were you describing my Mrs then...LOL!
  • Stu 74
    Stu 74 Posts: 463
    Rode Penmachno yesterday, its in fine condition and is so much better than the Marin :D
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    In what way "better" ? I did it years ago, but it wasn't proper finished. Then, mate of mine rode new Suppa Duppa Carbon rig there, and broke his wrist on first bridge !!

    So, I assume the boring fire roads of the Marin not so prevelant?

    Tell me more!! As and when they link the Marin/Pen, then it would be awesome.
  • Stu 74
    Stu 74 Posts: 463
    There is a lot less fireroad and more singletrack than the Marin, particularly if you do both loops 1 and 2. I think the trail builders have done a fantastic job although its not everyone's cup of tea and a lot of people do seem to crash there!

    Stu

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