Wales : West Glamorgan Ride around Dragon Sportive Route Spring 2013

[theclaud]

Don't fret dear, I'm a grown-up now.

Yes - I can tell from the avatar.

 

[lukesdad]

Are we still doing a recce Banj ?

 

[Noodley]

Do it this weekend LD.

 

[lukesdad]

Do it this weekend LD.

 

[Banjo]

Are we still doing a recce Banj ?

defo want to ride the full route at sometime before April , need to be a good bit warmer for me though. I am a bit tied up for the next few weeks will send you a PM when I know what I am doing with work and stuff. Possibly middle of Feb could be good.You able to get weekdays off these days Mark?

 

[lukesdad]

defo want to ride the full route at sometime before April , need to be a good bit warmer for me though. I am a bit tied up for the next few weeks will send you a PM when I know what I am doing with work and stuff. Possibly middle of Feb could be good.You able to get weekdays off these days Mark?

Should be okay first part of feb

 

[theclaud]

defo want to ride the full route at sometime before April , need to be a good bit warmer for me though. I am a bit tied up for the next few weeks will send you a PM when I know what I am doing with work and stuff. Possibly middle of Feb could be good.You able to get weekdays off these days Mark?

I was up the Bwlch just over a week ago. Brrrrrrrr. It felt like my hands had fallen off on the descent, despite wearing mahoosive cosy gloves.

 

[Banjo]

I was up the Bwlch just over a week ago. Brrrrrrrr. It felt like my hands had fallen off on the descent, despite wearing mahoosive cosy gloves.

I think the mountains are out for me until temp goes up considerably even then its two pairs of gloves and socks.

Link to route.The main loop is ridden anti clockwise. Breakfast in Treorchy Lunch in Ystradfellte or Glyn Neath .Various shops/ pubs on the route. http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=483146

 

[User482]

I think the mountains are out for me until temp goes up considerably even then its two pairs of gloves and socks.

Link to route.The main loop is ridden anti clockwise. Breakfast in Treorchy Lunch in Ystradfellte or Glyn Neath .Various shops/ pubs on the route. http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=483146

Are we not starting from Pencoed any more?

 

[Banjo]

Are we not starting from Pencoed any more?

No, Couldnt find any suitable accomodation there .Now starting in Betws which is about 5 miles from Bridgend Mainline Train Station.
Those staying over night are staying in the Betws Eco Lodge

 

[User482]

No, Couldnt find any suitable accomodation there .Now starting in Betws which is about 5 miles from Bridgend Mainline Train Station.
Those staying over night are staying in the Betws Eco Lodge

Ok, no problem. I'll just need a bit of time to cycle up from Bridgend.

 

[Banjo]

We can swap phone numbers later. If train is running late I can collect U in car. Timings shouldn't be affected as U had to change at Bridgend to get the Pencoed train now you can just hop on bike at Bridgend instead.

 

[User482]

We can swap phone numbers later. If train is running late I can collect U in car. Timings shouldn't be affected as U had to change at Bridgend to get the Pencoed train now you can just hop on bike at Bridgend instead.

First train gets into Bridgend at 0808, so there should be plenty of time.

 

[robjh]

Hi Banjo

you can put me down as a definite. Are there still places at the Betws lodge, do you know? I was looking at train prices and I might come down by rail rather than bring the van.

 

[Banjo]

Thats great Rob. Yes there is still space at the lodge. At the moment they have reserved us 12 beds and I think 8 are taken so far.Cost to us is £18 for one night or £24 for the two nights.