Any cyclists from South Wales

[Angelfishsolo]

Hi there again. Wondering if there are any cyclists from South Wales out there? I hail from the RCT area down in the Valleys :-)

 

[wafflycat]

I know of a few in South Wales... so yes, there are cyclists out there in that part of the world

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Ok walked into that one didn't I LMAO. What I should have asked was are there any who belong to this group

I know of a few in South Wales... so yes, there are cyclists out there in that part of the world

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I live in South Wales (just!) but I very rarely go out on my bike these days.

 

[mrfacetious]

me! i'm from the blackwood area. The valleys can be murderous. Whereabouts are you from? Never heard of Cwmbach ..

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Hello there. Cwmbach is near Aberdare (Close to the birthplace of the Stereophonics)

me! i'm from the blackwood area. The valleys can be murderous. Whereabouts are you from? Never heard of Cwmbach ..

 

[mrfacetious]

Hello there. Cwmbach is near Aberdare (Close to the birthplace of the Stereophonics)

ahh by merthyr! nice to know there are a couple of quite local members! Do you mind me asking where you ride? not for commuting or anything, just general.. if you get any time for it

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Ask away. My usual routes are .

1 - To Brecon Town Centre and back via Penderyn.
2 - The Taff Trail from Abercynon to Pontsticill and back (or sometimes on somewhat further)
3 - Cwm Cadlen across to Brecon and then either towards Abercynon or Brecon
4 - A gentle loop that taken me through the Dare Valley Country Park and onto the top of Cwmaman and back down into Aberaman and then home.


Dave S

ahh by merthyr! nice to know there are a couple of quite local members! Do you mind me asking where you ride? not for commuting or anything, just general.. if you get any time for it

 

[mrfacetious]

sounds good; i was thinking of doing the taff trail in its entirety this weekend, or if not, the weekend after. I've heard that its a stunning ride, I can't believe i haven't even done some of it before. What did you make of it?

 

[Rhythm Thief]

The bit from Torpantau summit (where the tunnel was on the old railway) down to Talybont reservoir is great, a screaming dwonhill for about three miles. there's a nice pub in Talybont too, in case you're thirsty.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

The section between Abercynon and Merthyr is great apart from a couple nast set of steps and a rather uninviting underpass. Pontypridd to Abercynon is delightful. Have fun.

sounds good; i was thinking of doing the taff trail in its entirety this weekend, or if not, the weekend after. I've heard that its a stunning ride, I can't believe i haven't even done some of it before. What did you make of it?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Unless you do it the wrong way in which case it is a killer .

The bit from Torpantau summit (where the tunnel was on the old railway) down to Talybont reservoir is great, a screaming dwonhill for about three miles. there's a nice pub in Talybont too, in case you're thirsty.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Unless you do it the wrong way in which case it is a killer .

We went up the hill on the road when I did it, so I was ready for the descent!

 

[mrfacetious]

that reminds me! Is the ride easier Cardiff to Brecon, or Brecon to Cardiff? This is vital for the ride !

 

[Angelfishsolo]

If I was forced at gunpoint to pick a direction I would say Cardiff to Brecon is easier. Not much in it though