when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

i got a exposure six pack is that ok

Think you'll find that's plenty

I love it when it's dark I think i have a torch fetish

when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well

Should be fine on a crosser / adventure type bicycle Mart.

Change of plans - some places have been made available on a 400km audax the same weekend I wanted to ride so I'll be doing that instead. It does go to Aberystwyth though, so I'll wave if I see you.

No trouble Chris ... we'll be thinking of you when we eat our ice cream

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

when route is finalised will we be able to do it on a Croix der fer for example or would a mtb be better suited, aberaeron is nice, got a good chip shop as well

Should be fine on a crosser / adventure type bicycle Mart.

ta

I'll sort out a gpx file in the next day or so. If anyone wants it, just let me know.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:adventure type bicycle

A what?!

you can fire me the gpx stu , as I shall be there,
hopefully I will be on something with gears to make the flat bits faster than the ss

I'd like the gpx too please Stu

Yes please to the GPX. Looking forward to a bit of badger dodging.

Greetz

S.

A what?!

You know, the bicycle formerly known as a cross bike but now going under numerous and varied names

What's the thoughts on eating on Saturday evening? Are there meal opportunities or are people taking cooking kit?
Just working out logistics.
Thanks in advance.

What's the thoughts on eating on Saturday evening? Are there meal opportunities or are people taking cooking kit?

My thinking is to stuff my face with ... a breakfast, ice cream, fish and chips and more ice cream on Sat, then just carry a few bits for the return leg. I don't envisage a late return on Sun morning.

Sounds perfect, Norm.
I shall follow suit and pack accordingly.
See you then.

I'm more concerned with when I'm going to sleep!

I might, on infrequent occasions, have been the last one up when bivvying out, I like to sleep when I can. Missing a nights sleep is only going to exacerbate this. Might have to find somewhere for a snooze when we arrive on Sat morning

Might have to find somewhere for a snooze when we arrive on Sat morning

They have beaches and sea fronts

Just deciding on what lights to take.correct me if I'm wrong are we looking to ride for 6 to 7 hours in darkness on the Friday night/sat morning.how many hours of night riding on Sat.
I can get full burn for 6 hours

There'll be no need for a six pack on full burn, seriously, it'll be like riding in daylight and that spoils the fun of night riding

I reckon my bar light will be running on low most of the time with the odd stint on medium for anything techy

Might the Saturday bivvy spot have water available or will I need to carry some?

Might the Saturday bivvy spot have water available or will I need to carry some?

No real idea yet ... but it's wales, it'll never be far away.

I'll bring some divining rods just in case.
ti to save weight.

Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi? Thinking of riding in from the south overnight Friday night to meet you all at the seaside and then maybe ride out to the bivi spot with you if it's not too far north before heading south again Sunday.

Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi?

Likely to be Elan valley but probably the northern part.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:

Stu, have you got a general area in mind for the Saturday night bivi?

Likely to be Elan valley but probably the northern part.

Thanks Stuart. I'll play it by ear and see how I get on; got all day Sunday to get back I guess!