El an Back
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El an Back
For those not riding here's my Spot, don't expect it to go that far/fast though.
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face ... YOF6eaqBEZ
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face ... YOF6eaqBEZ
- adjustablewench
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not sure about the spot but have you got a tow rope? feeling a bit more prepared this evening have sausage casserole cooked and in the freezer and have found my other extra thick seal skin sock.
What more could I need!?
What more could I need!?
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Come and find us for party time! :D
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There's a party!?! 8-)
- adjustablewench
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send me a clue and we'll try and find you
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Are you come too Zippy?
- adjustablewench
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ah yes so we did - so are you cming this time too?
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Here's the link for mine: http://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id= ... f4787191af
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Would like to, but need to save some pennies and sort the bike out for Strathpuffer later in the month...Wales is a bit of a mission to get to.flatfishy wrote:Are you come too Zippy?
PLanning on keeping an eye on the forums a bit more this year though
I shall also watch a few of the spots for some armchair virtual riding in more remote places
- Bearbonesnorm
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Well, it's shaping up to be a cold night. The rain of this morning has gone and been replaced with a clear sky and a really cold NE wind. There was a touch of snow in the air this afternoon which may or maynot return
Everyone looked well prepared for whatever lies ahead ... which may well be a pub in Rhayader from the sound of things. Routes seemed to vary wildly with distances ranging from 100km to over 200km with all points in between.
Everyone looked well prepared for whatever lies ahead ... which may well be a pub in Rhayader from the sound of things. Routes seemed to vary wildly with distances ranging from 100km to over 200km with all points in between.
May the bridges you burn light your way
- gairym
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Ooooh, nice and cold - hope everyone's got their down beanies!
At least it's dry (for now!).
Nice going folks.
At least it's dry (for now!).
Nice going folks.
- Bearbonesnorm
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Just like to say a big thank you and well done to everyone who took part. Overnight temps were down to about -5 but no one died and everyone kept smiling
You'll be pleased to know that everywhere is now white over, so we only missed the snow by a couple of hours ... maybe next year.
You'll be pleased to know that everywhere is now white over, so we only missed the snow by a couple of hours ... maybe next year.
May the bridges you burn light your way
- adjustablewench
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vaguely exciting weekend and vaguely exciting cake as usual thank you
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My first bikepacking experience - thoroughly enjoyed!! Big thanks to all and great to meet some new people. Can't wait to do some more.
- faddyvictor
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Thanks go to Stuart and Dee, no great distance for us but a cracking nights wild camp. :D
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Thanks Stu and Dee - great event and really useful goodies at the start.
Glad there was some cake left when I rolled in this afternoon too.
Here's some pics:
Llyn Clywedog dam by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Sunrise from Nant Rhys by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Pont Elan by ianbarrington, on Flickr
View from Graig Goch by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Glad there was some cake left when I rolled in this afternoon too.
Here's some pics:
Llyn Clywedog dam by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Sunrise from Nant Rhys by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Pont Elan by ianbarrington, on Flickr
View from Graig Goch by ianbarrington, on Flickr
- faddyvictor
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- gairym
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some great photos been taken - looks like a hell of a do guys - well done all!
- faddyvictor
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Camp near to the weather station below Pen Pumlumon Arwystli at 570m
- faddyvictor
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Cracking weekend - not sure when the guys who took the photos were in the Elan Valley, but their weather didn't look like mine! I had big plans, and on Saturday almost completed them (didn't get as far as St Harman though) and Sunday I couldn't face a brutal slog through a bog, so had a pleasant road ride home through Hafren forest. Descending the old road down towards Rhayader was great - would love to try that in daylight or with lights! Kipped down along the Nannerth road by the river, and slept like a baby for at least 4 hours, then had to cook another meal to stay warm.
Cake and coffee at the end - Dee's victoria sponge was fantastic. :D
Cake and coffee at the end - Dee's victoria sponge was fantastic. :D
- faddyvictor
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Didn't get many pics.
Saturday evening looking for a bed for the night.
Welsh Wolves, didn't see any bears though as I had my bear bell.
Nice and warm in the sun this morning.
Saturday evening looking for a bed for the night.
Welsh Wolves, didn't see any bears though as I had my bear bell.
Nice and warm in the sun this morning.
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Thank you Stuart and Dee for a great event , Dee the cake was very good indeed.
We managed to get round all the check points doing about 68 miles , our only problem was the Mid Wales Inn at St Harmon. They took us hostage, made us eat, drink and be merry , kept us overnight and did not let us leave until they had fed us a full english breakfast in the morning. (sorry Stu ,they made us honest).
We managed to get round all the check points doing about 68 miles , our only problem was the Mid Wales Inn at St Harmon. They took us hostage, made us eat, drink and be merry , kept us overnight and did not let us leave until they had fed us a full english breakfast in the morning. (sorry Stu ,they made us honest).