Coed Llandegla by train, anyone?

StefanH · June 2007

I've yet to visit any proper trails and I'm concerned that I'm going to have to buy a road bike if I don't hit a trail fairly soon!

I don't drive, so to get anywhere I've either got to beg a lift (not easy with a bike) or catch a train.

As Coed Llandegla is only 7 miles outside of Wrexham (fair enough, 7 uphill miles) I thought it would be worth a visit. Only, I'm a billy-no-mates when it comes to knowing folks with bikes. Does anyone fancy a train trip on June 16th? I'm an utter novice when it comes to trail riding, so I could do with a few tips [:I]

I also have no sense of direction, so if I could buddy up with someone who knows their way around, it would be kinda handy [8D]

saz · June 2007

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I'm a billy-no-mates when it comes to knowing folks with bikes.
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You could buy some mates by bribing them with 2 week old mouldy flapjacks!![;)] LOL!

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Unknown · June 2007

It's a real uphill 7 miles too. When I used to live in Wrexham I'd either drive up or get someone to drop me off, uplift-style, and ride back down. Sod riding up that on a fat-tyred mtb, I've seen roadies getting off and pushing up.

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Unknown · June 2007

Just treat it as a warm up and get riding [;)]

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juankerrwmb · June 2007

I wouldn't fancy riding those 7 miles. It's all uphill. It seems ok in the car but I wouldn't like to ride it.

Re: finding your way round at Llandegla- it's dead simple - all sign posted clearly and you can get a free map from the visitor centre, plus it's a friendly place so don't be afraid to ask.

StefanH · June 2007

Bother. It's never easy, is it?!

I might go and investigate it tomorrow. Maybe. Except I will probably be too lazy. *sigh*

Someone please invent teleportation already.

Timmywmb · June 2007

Depending on cash flow you could always get a taxi from train station to llandegla... cant see it being more than a 10 spot!

StefanH · June 2007

Cash flow is tight. Very tight. Until the end of the month, at least. Even then, I'm supposed to finally take the plunge and learn to drive, which is going to cost plenty plenty.

I've spent œ200+ on bike bits this month (virtually all my expendable income). Chainrings, chain, cassette, bottom bracket, spare KMC missing links, can of GT85 and finish line lube.

Oh, I almost forgot, I've to spend œ90 on a helmet next month as well so that I can hit some trails and not have to ride like I'm made of glass.

Anyone want to buy a kidney? Actually, I have a pair of Technics SL1200 MK2's for sale, for any budding DJ's out there... œ400

petew · June 2007

Stefan, did you make it there via train?

mtb rider (I think) had a feature last month about trails accessible by train. It was actually worth reading :shocked:

StefanH · June 2007

I read the same/similar article. I didn't go in the end. I did Shrewsbury->Telford (route 81) via Hadley instead (approx 15-20 miles from door to door, I reckon). Longest no-stops ride I've ever done. Beautiful countryside (mostly) but obviously not as exciting as Llandegla would be.

When I get my helmet, I'll definitely be going. Mate of mine wants to go and he's going to give me a lift. We may have kids in tow though, so nothing too extreme will be attempted!

Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by petew

Stefan, did you make it there via train?

mtb rider (I think) had a feature last month about trails accessible by train. It was actually worth reading :shocked:
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Is it an issue still for sale as sounds like something i would need to read only having a bike license.

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Unknown · June 2007

Hmmm, whats it like going home from LLandegla by train? Is it downhill all the way to the station?
And which station would you want to do to, I think theres a couple in Wrexham?

Just thinking if parents give me a lift there and then I get train back home...

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Unknown · June 2007

i think i am going to try to get the train to llandegla some time with my friends, is the 7 mile ride from the station really bad, also is there not and easier way to get there other than going up that hill,[?][V]

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Unknown · June 2007

....on a side note if anyone could scan the article it would be super fantastic as i dont think i can get mbr if its last months issue.

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Unknown · June 2007

It's downhill from Llandegla to either of the two stations in Wrexham. Fast enough to have to brake when behind cars on some bits, not too hard to hit a real 40mph on the big dipper, going back won't take much more than half an hour max.

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corrie · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by StefanH

Bother. It's never easy, is it?!
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Where abouts are you based? Maybe if your going to the forum ride on the 22nd I could give you a lift(assuming I don't go with Caz) or someone else could help out.

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Unknown · June 2007

Nathan, even if you DO come with me there might be room since I'll have the bike rack on.

StefanH - if you DO want to come to the forum ride on 22nd let either myself or Corrie know, one of us will pick you up [:)]

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corrie · June 2007

Just looked at his profile and he's in Telford which is a bit out of the way but not impossible

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Unknown · June 2007

He could always get the train through on the morning of the ride though and we could pick him up from the station.

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StefanH · June 2007

I'm all up for the idea of getting the train and meeting at Wrexham station!

I may have to invest in knee and elbow pads if I try to keep up with you lot on the trails though! I've not been proper trail riding yet and I'm still far too cautious on the bike. Poor skills [:(]

Thanks guys [:)]

corrie · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by StefanH

Thanks guys [:)]

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And girl(for Caz).
No problem

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Unknown · June 2007

Anyone who's been out riding with me knows I hate the thought of someone missing out due to lack of transport, we can arrange something closer to the time [:)]

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