The CrudCatcher Ride 9th&10th July Afan
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I like our new pet names lol0
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Thewaylander wrote:I like our new pet names lol
you should call yourselves sheepsteeth0 -
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What time are we talking? It seems I can turn up in Cardiff at 9:30, and get to Treorchy (fairly close to Glyncorrwg according to Google maps) about an hour later. Any good?0
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whyamihere wrote:What time are we talking? It seems I can turn up in Cardiff at 9:30, and get to Treorchy (fairly close to Glyncorrwg according to Google maps) about an hour later. Any good?
really? treorchy is close to glyncorrwg? hmm, i'm not sure, i'd look more at port talbot :?0 -
I recon 10 is a good time to meet and to get on the move ASAP when everyones (you) there0
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I'm still in for this, i'm up for an all day saturday ride.projectsome wrote:I wouldn't mind doing this but would need a lift and no idea what funds I have available.. will have to make a last minute decision
i'm heading over from bristol if you need a lift mate, going to have the seat down in the focus so room for another steed in the back.0 -
kaiser83 wrote:I'm still in for this, i'm up for an all day saturday ride.projectsome wrote:I wouldn't mind doing this but would need a lift and no idea what funds I have available.. will have to make a last minute decision
i'm heading over from bristol if you need a lift mate, going to have the seat down in the focus so room for another steed in the back.
As mentioned will let you know on the 1st July but should be able to.
Are you doing the Sat or Sun, or both?
If people are doing both days, are people actually staying anywhere or are you gonna do the bear in woods thing?
*Wonder if I have any welsh friends near Port Talbot*0 -
I'm stil in,
And will ahve room for one from Newport, so can get from the train station or what ever
Will prob only make t6he all day longer sat ride though
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Chaps i'm browsing the forrestry commisions website, looking and choosing which trails to do etc?
W2This is another giant of
a trail for Afan Forest
Park at 44 km, but
unlike Skyline it has a
watering hole halfway
around.
Whether you kick-off from
Afan Visitor Centre or
Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike
Centre, the other centre is
your halfway service station
for food, drink and a well
deserved break.
The trail combines Afan’s
existing Y Wal and White’s
Level trails (hence the
name w2). A high level link
connects these trails, with
some fantastic views of
both the Afan and Neath
Valleys for you to enjoy.
This trail includes two of the
most demanding descents
in the UK.
Or SkylineSkyline is a giant of a
ride. Ensure you and
your equipment are
fully prepared for an
epic skyline ride.
Sharing the same sheeptrack
ascent as White’s
Level and continuing on
long, forest road climbs
with sweet, flowing
technical singletrack
descents you will be treated
to stunning, skyline views of
the Brecon Beacons, the
Preselis, the Black
Mountains and the South
Wales coast.
This route will test your
stamina and your nerve,
with technical singletrack
such as sections On The
Edge and Excalibur. Your
reward will be out-stretched
views and a nerve-tingling,
rocky, 6 km singletrack
descent back into
Glyncorrwg. There are also
2 short-cut loops built into
the trail. You will experience
exposure at altitudes up to
600 metres, and possible
extreme weather
changes.
Again, be
prepared.
Shall we have a poll, everyone likes a Poll?0 -
Nope skip skyline half of it is shut so it's a pedal around 40KM of fire track currently.0
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Im also still in for this but also only in for the full day on saturday.
The Waylander im heading over from bristol and projectsome has first refusal on a lift but if he cant make it i could pick you up on the way through.
i should have myself a srudcatcher tee done by the aswell!0 -
LOL kaiser sorry I'm never very clear, I was offering lifts :P
And ooo idea need to sort a cruddy tee for this lol0 -
If anyone could sort me a T i'd be very greatfull
Not got the time or printer to sort it.0 -
I still don't have my work rota, I expect it to be mailed out in the next few days. Will keep you posted!Ride it like you stole it!0
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You haven't got a good t-shirt sorting in you!!
say that one 3 times fast bloody hell lol0 -
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VWsurfbum
your a 4XL right, you know the size you can make a tent out of!?
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bang on! more like a XL( and i'll settle up with you on sat before the off!kaiser83 wrote:VWsurfbum
your a 4XL right, you know the size you can make a tent out of!?
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i might do a couple of designs on XL as thats my size and then if anyone else wants one they can get them then as well0
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Thewaylander wrote:Nope skip skyline half of it is shut so it's a pedal around 40KM of fire track currently.
according to Afan's website, Skyline is alledgedly all open again
http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/PDF/Afa ... 100611.pdfOrange P7 2007
MOTM on first appearance 10/4/110 -
Not sure if I can make this after all. There's a crew of us going for a weekend riding/camping trip the following weekend. I'll see what I can do.0
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Stanners79 wrote:Thewaylander wrote:Nope skip skyline half of it is shut so it's a pedal around 40KM of fire track currently.
according to Afan's website, Skyline is alledgedly all open again
http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/PDF/Afa ... 100611.pdf
Mate large parts were closed last year, for logging and have never ever been reopened... and are no longer part of the trail, its lost alot over the last 2 years, and isn't what it was
I'll still pedal what ever but its a lot more on the legs for most people as W2 is about 1000m of verticle and Skyline is 2000m but done uhm both with out fuss this year 0 -
So were saying saturday W2 and who evers about on sunday decide on the day?0
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sounds good to me!
W2 is plenty long enough and the black section is good fun!0 -
Really you liek the black bit? not flowing or steep enough overall for my taste lol, black sections should have you pedaling, they should have you squeeling!
Nah its alright, can be a laugh bar the crap boardwalk bits.. they just seem a bit pointless to me
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Thewaylander wrote:Really you liek the black bit? not flowing or steep enough overall for my taste lol, black sections should have you pedaling, they should have you squeeling!
Nah its alright, can be a laugh bar the crap boardwalk bits.. they just seem a bit pointless to me
agreed on the boardwalk sections, board walk should be narrow and high from the floor this is neither
the black section is good but you have to really attack it to get you squeeling!0
