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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:00 pm
Chip Box 4...? Looks like it will fit the bill nicely.
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Re: WRT GR
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:54 pm
Ooh just realised that this weekend is also the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, so shops and such may well be busier than usual.
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 3:22 pm
Is the Dyfi Enduro running again? Always seemed a bit daft having three events on the same weekend, you'd've thought the powers-that-be might've tried to spread their moneyspinners out a bit to maximise the income to local businesses. I suppose everyone wants the bank hol though. Then again maybe it's best to concentrate all the mayhem in one weekend then everyone can go back to sleep and normality again.
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:06 pm
No idea Reg. I know that Grinduro runs out of Mach' these days but I don't know the date.Is the Dyfi Enduro running again?
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:06 pm
It would seem not - http://www.dyfievents.com/our-events-in-2022/RIP wrote: ↑Thu Apr 28, 2022 3:22 pm Is the Dyfi Enduro running again? Always seemed a bit daft having three events on the same weekend, you'd've thought the powers-that-be might've tried to spread their moneyspinners out a bit to maximise the income to local businesses. I suppose everyone wants the bank hol though. Then again maybe it's best to concentrate all tge mayhem in one weekend then everyone can go back to sleep and normality again.
As most will already have gathered, there will be no Dyfi Enduro for 2022. The changes that Covid brought us in combination to a growing array of logistical issues have left us in a position where we felt we could not realistically deliver an event of the quality that we would wish to offer our riders. We will take a look afresh for 2023 but for now all we can say is that we’re missing the Dyfi too, and watch this space.
Re: WRT GR
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:37 pm
Re: WRT GR
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:23 am
Uhm, a surprise frost this morning. I say choose your bag carefully 
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:44 am
I’ve already put the 7 degree bag away as wishful thinking.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:50 am
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:51 am
Looking at the forecast, the cloud cover (and rain) on Saturday and Sunday evening should bump the temps up to 7/8*c over night... fingers crossed.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:58 am
I've just booked an advance train ticket from Caersws to Wrexham to get home (I'm getting a lift in) £3.75. I wasn't sure if I could get there in time so I booked on the next one too. That's £7.50. An anytime ticket would have cost £15.80. 
Re: WRT GR
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:59 am
Not too much of a surprise, from the Met Office (for Mach):Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:23 am Uhm, a surprise frost this morning. I say choose your bag carefully
Tonight:
After a fine end to the day, any cloud will clear leaving lengthy clear spells overnight. It will become cold, with a touch of frost in rural areas by morning. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
Re: WRT GR
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:04 am
Better luck with the crowds this time Lufrogatthefarriers wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:58 am I've just booked an advance train ticket from Caersws to Wrexham to get home (I'm getting a lift in) £3.75. I wasn't sure if I could get there in time so I booked on the next one too. That's £7.50. An anytime ticket would have cost £15.80.
. You've reserved the bike space too presumably?I'm wimping out and catching 10.35 Tuesday after it's all calmed down.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:29 am
Booked my train this morning, a whole 16.20 return. It's going to rammed on the way back but I'll be clutching my bike reservation as I push my way on.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:53 am
Gutted that I've had to abandon already as I'm sick as a pike. Hope everyone has a cracking weekend. And if your want to buy an extra size medium T-shirt, see Stu, money to go to feeding the bear.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:57 pm
Sigh. I've got to work Sunday and Monday so I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to come at all.
I don't know if I should come up just for the day or not. Five hour round trip, but I guess I could cycle with a group to where they're stopping for the night and then head back to BB Towers. Would make for a REALLY long day though. Gutted.
I don't know if I should come up just for the day or not. Five hour round trip, but I guess I could cycle with a group to where they're stopping for the night and then head back to BB Towers. Would make for a REALLY long day though. Gutted.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:45 pm
There was indeed. I don't think she was very impressed with me buggering off somewhere for five days. I did try to choose her carefully - she claims she chose me but it seems unlikely - and I've been stuck with the old bag for 41 years now.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:23 am Uhm, a surprise frost this morning. I say choose your bag carefully
Re: WRT GR
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:57 pm
Pauline says there's a room spare at The Wynnstay, if anyone fancies it.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:27 pm
Nah! You can't book bike spaces on TFW trains, but you've put the wing up me regarding possible overcrowding. Oh well, I guess I'll have to keep my fingers crossed. Or get home very late.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:30 pm
Well I've got a nice lady at TfW HQ who does my reservations for me. Dunt believe me? Hang on.....frogatthefarriers wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:27 pmNah! You can't book bike spaces on TFW trains, but you've put the wing up me regarding possible overcrowding. Oh well, I guess I'll have to keep my fingers crossed. Or get home very late.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:36 pm
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:40 pm
To be honest my journey this afternoon was slightly more challenging than usual because they used 'the wrong type of train' from Birmingham International and it got banished into the sidings at Shrewsbury on arrival. We all got turfed off onto a backup train to Caersws.
The absolute worst part of the journey was that nobody attempted the 'luggage rack traverse' this time. Most disappointing. Standards are slipping everywhere these days.
Anyway I'm just crashing out in my secret hideaway but am gratified to hear that it's all still in full swing at the Wynnstay Arms down the road!
The absolute worst part of the journey was that nobody attempted the 'luggage rack traverse' this time. Most disappointing. Standards are slipping everywhere these days.
Anyway I'm just crashing out in my secret hideaway but am gratified to hear that it's all still in full swing at the Wynnstay Arms down the road!
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:52 pm
Aww poor you, how disappointing...RIP wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:40 pm To be honest my journey this afternoon was slightly more challenging than usual because they used 'the wrong type of train' from Birmingham International and it got banished into the sidings at Shrewsbury on arrival. We all got turfed off onto a backup train to Caersws.
The absolute worst part of the journey was that nobody attempted the 'luggage rack traverse' this time. Most disappointing. Standards are slipping everywhere these days.
Anyway I'm just crashing out in my secret hideaway but am gratified to hear that it's all still in full swing at the Wynnstay Arms down the road!
Yep all still in full swing here at the Wynnstay, although some of us ( me ) are now tucked up in one of the many beds in my room, supping a camomile tea...
See you tomorrow!
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:01 am
Disappointed to miss this one, hope everyone has a good time!
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 3:14 pm
Was good to see everyone again. My absence from the Winter Event due to sickness and doing last year's BB200 solo (non group start) has meant it's really been too long.
Hope the LHC managed to get to Rhayader without turning on each other for sustenance. I was pleased to see that you weren't all there when I drove through at 9pm (took me about an hour and a half to get back to BB Towers).
Hope the LHC managed to get to Rhayader without turning on each other for sustenance. I was pleased to see that you weren't all there when I drove through at 9pm (took me about an hour and a half to get back to BB Towers).