Penmachno Advice
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don't let the first ascent put you off!
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Hothouse wrote:I'm off to Penmachno on Sunday and was looking for any advice or pointers being the first time.
Cheers
There's some useful info here, I would say that though
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12696323
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12691758
It's its hard work on a Hardtail though Ratty, you never get a chance sit down, even on the climbs.0 -
The trailhead isn't signposted from the road - drive thru the village of Penmachno and there's a dirt road and carpark on the right about half a mile further on.
The route markings are a bit confusing - the main loop (20km) is numbered 100, 101,102.....etc But there's a second loop which picks up about halfway round with 3 digit numbers begining with 2 - this adds another 10km to the route - its explained better than this at the noticeboard at the begining - so worth reading. I rode this trail for the first time last Thursday in the driving rain when the light was fading - it all got a bit deja vu and at one point I felt like I was going round in circles! This probably says more about me than the trail markings though.
A fantastic ride though - definitely recommended - you will be back!
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Dirtydog11 wrote:Hothouse wrote:I'm off to Penmachno on Sunday and was looking for any advice or pointers being the first time.
Cheers
There's some useful info here, I would say that though
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12696323
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12691758
It's its hard work on a Hardtail though Ratty, you never get a chance sit down, even on the climbs.
Oh, I dunno... My 6" fully mince tank is far too much bike there.... I've ridden my 29er round there and a 'normal' hardtail (my On-One 456SS) and find them to be perfect TBH.
Its not that rough, one or two places yes, but still not that bad- Compared to normal riding in the Peak anyway...0 -
Be careful in the wet as the rocky surface is very slippy. I put it down to my MK's.
Brilliant trail!0 -
ratty2k wrote:Dirtydog11 wrote:Hothouse wrote:I'm off to Penmachno on Sunday and was looking for any advice or pointers being the first time.
Cheers
There's some useful info here, I would say that though
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12696323
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12691758
It's its hard work on a Hardtail though Ratty, you never get a chance sit down, even on the climbs.
Oh, I dunno... My 6" fully mince tank is far too much bike there.... I've ridden my 29er round there and a 'normal' hardtail (my On-One 456SS) and find them to be perfect TBH.
Its not that rough, one or two places yes, but still not that bad- Compared to normal riding in the Peak anyway...
Yeah 6" would be overkill, 4" all round would be nice.
Is funny, the lads I go riding with have both recently gone FullSus and now every trail I ride feels rougher than it used to. Either I'm getting to old for a hardtail or I'm sneak-ally trying to convince myself that I also need to go FS.0 -
To let you guys know that me and my bud had a brill experience at Penmachno this morning. I love the way that it's not a "manicured" trail like many of the other trail centres and you have to give 100% attention. Def going back soon
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Hothouse wrote:To let you guys know that me and my bud had a brill experience at Penmachno this morning. I love the way that it's not a "manicured" trail like many of the other trail centres and you have to give 100% attention. Def going back soon
Glad you enjoyed it.
Yes it has a very natural feel to it and as you say you can't take your eyes off the trail for a second. It was quite overgrown in places last time I went so I had the added challenge of avoiding hidden rocks, it undoubtedly has some of the best singletrack in North Wales.0 -
All the brambles etc. have been cut right back, so the trails a visible. I particularly enjoyed the last couple of descents. No room for error there!!!!!!! :shock:0
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Hothouse wrote:All the brambles etc. have been cut right back, so the trails a visible. I particularly enjoyed the last couple of descents. No room for error there!!!!!!! :shock:
What did you do it on a Full Sus or Hardtail, did you come across the Penmachno Badger?0
