Dirty Weekend Brecon June 10th/11th/12th - 2011

[Banjo]

Lukesdad has asked me to sort out some road routes for the weekend. Theres plenty of scenic rides to be done ,what sort of distance do you think is ok?

My other idea is to map out several routes and see who tuirns up and what people feel like doing on the day.

I propose that we make it social type rides with pub/ cake stops and noone gets left behind.

 

[HelenD123]

Lukesdad has asked me to sort out some road routes for the weekend. Theres plenty of scenic rides to be done ,what sort of distance do you think is ok?

My other idea is to map out several routes and see who tuirns up and what people feel like doing on the day.

I propose that we make it social type rides with pub/ cake stops and noone gets left behind.

I'm hoping to come along. I can do distance but aren't particularly fast, say 13mph. I can definitely do pub/cake stops!

 

[Banjo]

heres one to mull over My link Mixture of minor roads and A and b roads. The A470 north of Merthyr is ok for cycling but have only used a short bit of it anyway.Some steep climbs but they are unavoidable in the beacons.Taken at a steady pace would be an enjoyable day out i think.

Couple of pictures taken on or near the route.

And on a slightly damper day

 

[HelenD123]

heres one to mull over My link Mixture of minor roads and A and b roads. The A470 north of Merthyr is ok for cycling but have only used a short bit of it anyway.Some steep climbs but they are unavoidable in the beacons.Taken at a steady pace would be an enjoyable day out i think.

4400 ft of climbing . I'd better get my fitness levels back up to my touring levels. They've dropped somewhat since I got back in December . The route looks lovely though. I've driven most of those roads at some time or other.

 

[Crackle]

I shall register an interest but again decide nearer the time, though I strongly think I'll come. I shall bring both mtn and road, though I'm wary of the mtn bike as it looks like the Uber fit gang going mtn biking

 

[Banjo]

4400 ft of climbing . I'd better get my fitness levels back up to my touring levels. They've dropped somewhat since I got back in December . The route looks lovely though. I've driven most of those roads at some time or other.

Its difficult to plan a ride in the beacons with much less climbing for a day ride. I am only just starting to recover my fitness after a long lay off with flu in December plus the snow so were all in much the same boat I guess.

I envisage a social road ride not a mini sportive so I dont think it will be a problem for anyone.

I will plot out a few different routes and we can decide on the day what to do, aiming at something challenging but achievable for beginners but not too boring for the super fit.(thats if any of us are in that bracket)

 

[lukesdad]

I shall register an interest but again decide nearer the time, though I strongly think I'll come. I shall bring both mtn and road, though I'm wary of the mtn bike as it looks like the Uber fit gang going mtn biking

There are actually some nice short circuits close as well Cracks, some only an hour plus rides. Just right for a lazy summers evening ride. Bring the mtb as well you ll kick yourself if you dont.

 

[lukesdad]

Are just looked at that route Graham know those roads well very nice. Actually if we tied that one in on the day the mtbers do the gap route we could probably meet for lunch , that is if youd a let a bunch of dirty, smelly, no-goods descending from on high join you

 

[Banjo]

Are just looked at that route Graham know those roads well very nice. Actually if we tied that one in on the day the mtbers do the gap route we could probably meet for lunch , that is if youd a let a bunch of dirty, smelly, no-goods descending from on high join you

Sounds like a good plan. We can allways take nose pegs

 

[Angelfishsolo]

This looks interesting. Do you a need a defo yes or no and if so by when?

 

[lukesdad]

This looks interesting. Do you a need a defo yes or no and if so by when?

It would be nice to know whos comming and whether Road or Mtb, but not essential. Just bare in mind the site is very popular at that time of year with walkers etc. and we have not blocked booked. So its down to you, Id book ASAP to avoid not being dissapointed.

 

[Banjo]

There is the Brecon Beacons Reservoirs 100km audax going on on the saturday of the weekend. My link

We could join in on that if people were interested. Its organized by Merthyr Cycle club members who are the local experts in that area . You dont have to be an Audax UK member but would need to sign on a few weeks before to receive your route card etc.

Could be a bit more interesting riding with local riders on what looks like a very scenic route.

 

[lukesdad]

Hope to plot some routes out this week. Ill be doing them via the garmin on the basecamp site with OS mapping. Hopefully I can provide a linky.

 

[DrSquirrel]

Hope to plot some routes out this week. Ill be doing them via the garmin on the basecamp site with OS mapping. Hopefully I can provide a linky.

Just give me your GPS tracks and I will sort that...

 

[Banjo]

How many are interested in a road ride on the saturday?