The Afan Forest

kantwmb

I rode there for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I tell you something for nothing I nearly blew my beans all over the place when I had finished. This is a quality place to ride. I have yet to do the Wall. Has anyone else done it here?

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tigerocket

only a lot, get a mate to give you a lift up to where the http://www.brynbettwslogcabins.co.uk/ are at the topish of the wall the race them back to the visitors centre - brilliant!

the climb up whites is great

naz-t

my local trail lucky eh?

kantwmb

Lucky indeed, it is a four hour round trip for me

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hsa

40 mins distance for me. Penhydd was my first trail which I've done about 10 times (not been riding long) and I've done the wall twice. When you come here again go another 15 mins up the road to Glyncorrwg for Whytes and Skyline, you won't be dissapointed.

The Wall is a bit of a climb (for majorly unfit me!) but the descent is worth everything.

tinytjf

We went this weekend and the trails were in a great state. Managed the Wall from trail start (where the last descent finishes) to trail end in 1hr 7mins - car park to car park in 1hr 35mins. Get in! That's a full 24 minutes quicker than last time. Also managed Penhydd in 1hr 45mins although our excuse for the slowness there was having caned The Wall in the morning. [:P] Twas a properly good ride! Beaming ear to ear after Penhydd - that has to be the best singletrack in South Wales. [:D]

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naz-t

the penhydd is awesome isnt it from the hidden valley to the sidewinder, dead sheep gully they are brill, big smiles all round then eh? 1 hr 45 is ok for the penhydd especially as you were out in the morning, what bike were you on, the specialized?

tinytjf

Yeah - that rubbish pile of ****e.[:(!]

It's not that bad really just a bit on the weighty side. Should be the new Cove Handjob soon (but not soon enough goddammit! [:P]) which will be substantially lighter with the new kit on it as well [:D]

You're a lucky man, it being your local and all. I just wish I had a car so I could go more often. I'm completely reliant on mates unfortunately!

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fullywmb

*** Hmmm... Must get myself off to Afan again soon, it is indeed awesome ***

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Unknown

Agreed.

Penhydd and the wall are good, but Whites level wins for big grins.

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naz-t

nice looking bike that cove mate thatll be easier on the uphills eh? soon as my shoulder joints heal im gonna get straight down to afon

kantwmb

I was supposed to be going next weekend but am doing a race (my first) on 16/06/2007 in Mapledurham.
I will be going in July is anyone is up for a ride. I shall be on my new baby.

Specialized FSR XC Comp 2007

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naz-t

if im healed im there mate

abject_boy

If you're pining for Afan, check out the Big Ride podcasts - there's some nice helmet cam footage on them, and on the latest cast, a link to a 30 minute behind the scenes special about filming a mountain bike movie on the Afan trails.

Amos

Afan is wicked, ive only been there once and rode Whites then The Wall, both were amazing, Im hoping to go back and ride all of the trails next year.