Join Us! next, EMTB Forums Ridout, Brechfa, Sun 9th September

[Doomanic]

None I'm afraid. Mini me also has the day off, a rare occurrence, so we're doing something family related and dog friendly.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Here is the proposed route with Byrgwm and Abergolech marked on the map.

I completed the ride in just over 2 hours yesterday but I know the trails.

As a group who havent ridden here before I think we could easily add 30 mins to 3/4 of an hour.


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Can’t wait. Looks like a great ride ?

 

[R80]

I’m not gunna be able to make it

 

[Tunny]

I'm really looking forward to this. Any stops we do I'm happy with and I'm happy to go with what the majority decide regarding rise time and trails.

Also, I'm planning on staying overnight at a Premier Inn local to the area. Is there a bike wash at the trail centre? No way I'll be leaving my bike in the car overnight

 

[Doomanic]

There's a bikewash in every Premier Inn room, you've just got to sneak the bike past reception.

 

[steviedsolve]

Here is the proposed route with Byrgwm and Abergolech marked on the map.

I completed the ride in just over 2 hours yesterday but I know the trails.

As a group who havent ridden here before I think we could easily add 30 mins to 3/4 of an hour.


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Looks like a great route @Kiwi in Wales. Gutted to miss out. I should have more time in November so hopefully we could aim for a meet then. If you come to Cannock or Dalby we might meet sooner. Great organisation btw!

 

[JetSetDemo]

Cost not an issue but I never eat whilst riding, I never have in 30 years of riding, not sure if that’s normal but it’s me I don’t mind stopping for a drink and a chat but with a 3hr drive each way I would like to Ben as economic as possible

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Evening all.

I am thinking of heading up to Wales on Saturday, planning to have a spin round Afan then stay at a camp site with electric hook up or a Travelodge if cheap enough. Thinking I will be in the Afan area for about 12.30. Makes sense for me to go to Afan as not been before and it is on the way to Brechfa, any similar suggestions welcome though. Looking forward to a great weekend. ?

Hi @Jonowinter
Afan will be a good ride out experience if you have not been before. It’s less than an hour away from Brechfa so you are nice and close for Sunday.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

I'm really looking forward to this. Any stops we do I'm happy with and I'm happy to go with what the majority decide regarding rise time and trails.

Also, I'm planning on staying overnight at a Premier Inn local to the area. Is there a bike wash at the trail centre? No way I'll be leaving my bike in the car overnight

No bike wash available sorry. Car park and portaloos only.
Planning permission is currently in for a proposed trail centre and I believe has just been approved.

There is accom really close to Byrgwm with wash down facilities, Trails in Wales, but you would need to check if they have rooms available.

Trails in Wales | Welsh Holiday Cottage Facilities | Brechfa

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Looks like a great route @Kiwi in Wales. Gutted to miss out. I should have more time in November so hopefully we could aim for a meet then. If you come to Cannock or Dalby we might meet sooner. Great organisation btw!

Happy to meet down here in Brechfa in November.
Not sure what the dates are for Cannock or Dalby but if I am available I will see you then.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Cost not an issue but I never eat whilst riding, I never have in 30 years of riding, not sure if that’s normal but it’s me I don’t mind stopping for a drink and a chat but with a 3hr drive each way I would like to Ben as economic as possible

Maybe it’s best to just focus on the ride
If we were all local we would have a lot more time available to faff eat and chat. However, we are not so if you want food either eat well before the ride and/or bring it with you to munch on route.

This will obviously give us a bit more riding time and a few extra runs

We can always stop at the pub in Brechfa after the ride for a quick break and chat before everyone has to shoot off home.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Is there any one else wanting to join us?

@Dawnrazor are you still able to make it?

Confirmed:
@Rob Hancill
@Kiwi in Wales
@Tunny
@Dawnrazor
@JetSetDemo
@Stumpy
@Jonowinter

 

[Dawnrazor]

Is there any one else wanting to join us?

@Dawnrazor are you still able to make it?

Confirmed:
@Rob Hancill
@Kiwi in Wales
@Tunny
@Dawnrazor
@JetSetDemo
@Stumpy
@Jonowinter

Hi mate - unfortunately I’m a no for the Sunday - have a great ride, hope to join you all again soon.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Hi mate - unfortunately I’m a no for the Sunday - have a great ride, hope to join you all again soon.

No worries dude ?

 

[Sib]

Evening chaps.
1st post here for me..great site, great info..well done Rob and others. Great vids Rob.
Just back from a week in Les Gets on a Levo..what a machine. Boiled the rear brakes and got through a set of pads in a week but all good. It’s got me back into the fun of mountain biking having hung up the bike for a few years while the motorbike took over.

Hopefully I can join on Sunday but won’t know until Saturday I’m afraid ....is there any space left ?

Kiwi do you happen to know where we would meet and if there is a height restriction on the car park ( I may bring the tall beast 4x4 sprinter van unless the wife’s bagged it in which case it’s the little Panda ?) ? Great logistics by the way..

Sib
Baaath.

 

[Stumpy]

Baaath.

?

 

[Stumpy]

Evening chaps.
1st post here for me..great site, great info..well done Rob and others. Great vids Rob.
Just back from a week in Les Gets on a Levo..what a machine. Boiled the rear brakes and got through a set of pads in a week but all good. It’s got me back into the fun of mountain biking having hung up the bike for a few years while the motorbike took over.

Hopefully I can join on Sunday but won’t know until Saturday I’m afraid ....is there any space left ?

Kiwi do you happen to know where we would meet and if there is a height restriction on the car park ( I may bring the tall beast 4x4 sprinter van unless the wife’s bagged it in which case it’s the little Panda ?) ? Great logistics by the way..

Sib
Baaath.

Speaking on the groups behalf, the more the merrier- I’d suggest to just post on here Saturday if you can make it but our chief event organiser @Kiwi in Wales ? will update otherwise. ??

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Evening chaps.
1st post here for me..great site, great info..well done Rob and others. Great vids Rob.
Just back from a week in Les Gets on a Levo..what a machine. Boiled the rear brakes and got through a set of pads in a week but all good. It’s got me back into the fun of mountain biking having hung up the bike for a few years while the motorbike took over.

Hopefully I can join on Sunday but won’t know until Saturday I’m afraid ....is there any space left ?

Kiwi do you happen to know where we would meet and if there is a height restriction on the car park ( I may bring the tall beast 4x4 sprinter van unless the wife’s bagged it in which case it’s the little Panda ?) ? Great logistics by the way..

Sib
Baaath.

Definitely the more the merrier @Sib
We will meet at the Byrgwm trail car park for 11am.

 

[Studo]

Just spotted this post as a Newb to the forum. I may well be joining you...will confirm tomorrow first thing.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Just spotted this post as a Newb to the forum. I may well be joining you...will confirm tomorrow first thing.

Be great if you could join ?

 

[Studo]

Ive been given the green light from the war office so its a go! Are we still on? About to leave Bristol now.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Yep!

Ive been given the green light from the war office so its a go! Are we still on? About to leave Bristol now.

?? On way now

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Guys!!!

Thank you so much for making the long journey to Brechfa to ride the trails with me today. Interesting to see it was a total Specialized Levo/Kenevo lockout today with no other makes present. Do you think these things are popular? Maybe not once we see how much the new 2019 models cost

It was great to finally meet you all face to face and chat about like minded ebike stuff

The time went sooo quickly and I really hope you all experienced something a bit different today when you rode the technical slow trails through the forest . I always find it quite surprising how much energy and balance is required to ride this type of terrain.

We only covered about a third of the trails today so if you are thinking about returning we should maybe make it a 2 day event so we can do all the trails you really liked today and also throw in some others.

Anyway, thank you all for coming and see you in Cannock.

 

[Doomanic]

Looks wet, but then you are in Wales.

Interesting to see it was a total Specialized Levo/Kenevo lockout today with no other makes present. Do you think these things are popular?

They're like a clitoris...

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Brilliant ride. Thanks @Kiwi in Wales for the guide. Great to meet you all and discover new places.

Was a struggle to ride the last bit of the ride with this crank arm but made it in the end!!

 

[Doomanic]

Another bent crank arm? How did you do that?
What length are you going for next, 100mm?

 

[Studo]

Nice to meet you guys today. Massive thank you to Chris for guiding. (It is Chris isnt it Kiwiinwales?) Hopefully see you all in Cannock next month.

 

[Dax]

Did you crash again @Rob Hancill?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Nice to meet you guys today. Massive thank you to Chris for guiding. (It is Chris isnt it Kiwiinwales?) Hopefully see you all in Cannock next month.

It was a pleasure and yes it is, see you in Cannock.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Another bent crank arm? How did you do that?
What length are you going for next, 100mm?

It all that extra 200 Watts of power he is getting from his motor and the weetabix he is eating in the mornings mate.