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Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:51 am
by Bearbonesnorm
How slow is a retarded Sloth compared to one with a fully functioning brain? Image
In back to back tests, I've found them to be at least 27% slower.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 12:47 pm
by Scattamah
Cheers for that Mike D...yeah...that'd be good. I can throw the train fare into your tank instead. Let me know if you have a preferred route to get from A to B and I'll add it into my majik box.

Greetz

S.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:56 pm
by Stevemorg
Matt - What time are you going to be leaving Aberdyfi?

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:16 pm
by Matt
10am? Then it's casual speed to get to Stu's for 1 unless BBT fancy meeting us up at Glas Llyn?

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:29 pm
by Stevemorg
Glaslyn may be a better idea - I'll have a look at a map

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:32 pm
by Mike
Have fun all on ur jolly :0)

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:35 pm
by Chicken Legs
Planning on riding in from Llanbadarn Fynydd on the TCW if anyone fancies joining me.
Should be about 55 milesish.

Andy

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:14 am
by Scattamah
Chicken Legs wrote:Planning on riding in from Llanbadarn Fynydd...
Are you planning on doing the river crossing? I imagine that would be running fast and deep now. Take some floaties :)

Greetz

S.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:35 am
by Chicken Legs
Scattamah wrote:
Chicken Legs wrote:Planning on riding in from Llanbadarn Fynydd...
Are you planning on doing the river crossing? I imagine that would be running fast and deep now. Take some floaties :)

Hadn't spotted the river crossing !
Is that before Rhayader ?

A

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:42 am
by Scattamah
The first big ford on the TCW is at Llanbadarn Fynydd. The route comes down the hill, across the A road and then down into the ford. Take the A road to the south and use the bridge. The river wasn't over waist deep, but it was flowing fast in November...with all the rain we've had, you might just want to avoid it.

See paragraph 3 here: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6556

Greetz

S.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:59 am
by Chicken Legs
Thanks, I am going to park at the Church in Llanbadarn Fynydd and will avoid the river as you have suggested ;)

A

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:12 am
by Bearbonesnorm
10am? Then it's casual speed to get to Stu's for 1 unless BBT fancy meeting us up at Glas Llyn?
I was planning to go the direct route via Hafren.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:23 am
by Matt
That's just avoiding hills and a push

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 3:17 pm
by Stevemorg
I think it'll make more sense to ride from Stuart's if my blistering pace isn't going to put people off!

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:43 pm
by Matt
Right see you at BBT

Hoping for a casual pace and then with 1km to go, hammer down to get there 1st and avoid sleeping in the annexe :wink:

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 1:49 pm
by Mike
Im missing a good one by the sounds of it, will be a repeat of the last time we were at nant syd. John if ur going this time pal can i suggest u take some slippers :lol:

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 1:54 pm
by Lawmanmx
whats the flooding like down your way Stu??? are there any river crossings on your route?

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 5:57 pm
by Chew
Lawmanmx wrote:Are there any river crossings on your route?
If it's the direct route I'd doubt it. Generally hardpack forest roads and country lanes.

May be a bit wet underfoot and damp across the Hafren bridge, but nothing to worry about.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:42 pm
by Matt
Dyfi bridge is very closed

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:21 pm
by Taylor
Fantasticmrmatt (urban fox) wrote:Dyfi bridge is very closed
What you doing then MATT?

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:22 pm
by Matt
Hoping to use the CAT footbridge

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:03 pm
by jodra
Scott, My limited IT skills have caught up with me and it seems messages aren't working for me.

Will pick you up 9-30ish tomorrow, sun, but you will have to remind me where home is, I can almost remember but not quite.

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:05 pm
by Stevemorg
Apparently there's a landslip stopping traffic leaving Beaumaris ATM - hopefully sorted by the morning or I'll be swimining the Menai Straights to get away from the in laws!

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:42 pm
by Chew
Fantasticmrmatt (urban fox) wrote:Dyfi bridge is very closed
Probably worth having a look in the morning
http://www.floodwarn.co.uk/rivercams.htm
Maybe passable by bike in the morning

Re: Twixmas

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:01 pm
by Matt
:-bd

Although it's slaying it down at the moment