Gospel Pass Friday 27 September

[StuAff]

As even as Norfolk?

Not quite. Having ridden up the Pass from Hay, definitely not to be confused with Norfolk.

 

[robjh]

It's funny, I thought Hay was more likely to be the easier side. Having had a look at the elevation data I think there's not much in it though, pretty even.

I've done it from Hay, and it was definitely easier going down the other side!

Seriously though, I'm sure the route from Llanthony must be easier as it's a long more gradual climb, whereas the land drops very steeply from Hay Bluff. But anyway, we can check it all out for real tomorrow.

 

[robjh]

Latest weather - there's even a bit of sun

 

[rich p]

I'm sorry to be missing this. Another time I hope. Have a good'un guys and gals.

 

[theclaud]

I've done it from Hay, and it was definitely easier going down the other side!

Seriously though, I'm sure the route from Llanthony must be easier as it's a long more gradual climb, whereas the land drops very steeply from Hay Bluff. But anyway, we can check it all out for real tomorrow.

This. It's not an Audax, and I'm not in the least bit ashamed of picking the easiest route up the mountain. The descent is stupendous. There are no comedy climbs of the Devil's-Whatnot variety on this ride. The steepest uphill section is not on the Gospel Pass road, but a cheeky little number three-quarters of the way round. And that's pretty much it in the way of significant ups. Disappointed masochists may direct their complaints to @Adrian.

 

[robjh]

I'm off in a minute on the long road to Newport, and won't be back on here tonight, so I'll see you all tomorrow.
There's a change of plan, I'll see you at Newport station and not Caerleon. If anything else comes up I'll text @theclaud

 

[theclaud]

I'm off in a minute on the long road to Newport, and won't be back on here tonight, so I'll see you all tomorrow.
There's a change of plan, I'll see you at Newport station and not Caerleon. If anything else comes up I'll text @theclaud

Noted. See you tomorrow.

 

[Spinney]

I thought the middle finger was normally used...

 

[Origamist]

Just on the off chance I can get to Abergavenny Station tomorrow morning, what time do you think you will be there? More importantly, what will be the closest train station to the pub at the end of the ride?

 

[theclaud]

Just on the off chance I can get to Abergavenny Station tomorrow morning, what time do you think you will be there? More importantly, what will be the closest train station to the pub at the end of the ride?

Would be great if you could make it, Matt. We plan to leave Newport Station at 8, and be in Abergavenny by 10, where we will pause for a quick spot of breakfast and set off up the mountain at 10:30. I'm playing the pubs stops on the way back by ear - if we're ahead of time we'll do more of them, but we'll aim to have a few beers at the end near Caerleon, from whence it is about 3.5miles downhill back to Newport station. There's a PM afoot with the minutiae - I'll invite you in...

 

[Banjo]

Weather seems a bit more promising now, Sunny spells ,19 degrees and light easterly winds.

Today is really shoot here in South Wales, drizzly rain all day so far.

 

[User482]

Weather seems a bit more promising now, Sunny spells ,19 degrees and light easterly winds.

Today is really s*** here in South Wales, drizzly rain all day so far.

Ah, so you lot are the reason for the drizzle in Brizzle!

 

[User482]

Is Bristol not part of South Wales then?

It was cast adrift.

 

[dellzeqq]

Ah, so you lot are the reason for the drizzle in Brizzle!

did you not get the 'light easterly winds' bit?

 

[theclaud]

Sunny spells ,19 degrees and light easterly winds.

Pretty much what I expected all along.