Radnor Ring.

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Re: Radnor Ring.

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I've not looked at an OS yet but the route is something like ... Rhayader - Llandrindod - Kington - Knighton - Rhayader. It would appear that the first half has plenty of off road options. The second half would seem to involve more, quiet lane type stuff but I'll have a better idea once the maps have been out ;)
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Re: Radnor Ring.

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Singlespeed will be OK, will it?
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Re: Radnor Ring.

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I reckon SS will be okay, have a look around the area SW of Radnor Forest ... it looks to contain the worst of the climbing.

We'll be keeping out of the way of Harley Dingle firing range though ;)
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Re: Radnor Ring.

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I seem to recall there's a brilliant piece of singletrack descent down the side of a firing range somewhere broadly SW of Radnor Forest - haven't ridden that way for many years.
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Busy this weekend now. Shame I fancy a bivvy trip.
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singletrack descent down the side of a firing range somewhere
Pretty sure its the bridleway between Three Riggles and Haines Mill.
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Just looked on the map ... that does look like it could be fun and it also looks like it could be included very easily ;)
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Looking at the forecast ... I think if anyone was thinking that they'd prefer to spend Sat night in a (small) tent then we'll find a spot to suit.

Otherwise it's all systems go, Spar in Rhayader, noon on Sat!
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Still planning on using the tarp, so perhaps a bit of tree cover would be nice.
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Tarp here too ;)
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And me. Will probably need some expert help in setting up . . . please :)
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Very heavy rain forecast overnight Saturday - 19mm according to this:
http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/W ... /long.html
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After looking at the maps I think a route alteration could be in order this weekend (to miss out some tarmac). Should still get all the best bits in but possibly use part of the Trans Cambrian for the return leg on Sunday.

Looking forward to it :D
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Re: Radnor Ring.

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a route alteration could be in order
As I have absolutely no idea which route you intend taking, I have to defer to your best judgement.

Weather looking better for the weekend.

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Looking forward to it too.
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Hopefully I will be joining you. As I have to work late tonight and then cycle from Borth to Rhyader in the morning it really depends on weather when I get up, but things are looking good.
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No trouble Kevin the more the merrier.

If anyone needs to get in touch in the morning to say they'll be late, not coming, etc my number is 07504817265 and I'll try and remember to turn my phone on.
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If all goes according to plan, I will have my Spot tracker in tracking mode:

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face ... k6ibemlI1i
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Cool I can track you, these Spots are great looking forward to. Getting mine up and running when I am back on the bike ;)
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Re: Radnor Ring.

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Pleased to see the Spot tracking worked. Need to find a good position for it to send it's messages though so it's more consistant.

Pictorial trip report here: http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... f=10&t=220
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