So, if any one else fancies it… Didn’t quite make “all” the trails, as mentioned there are a few new ones since I was last there. Stayed at afan lodge, wall climb, w2link, whites descent, blade loop, lunch at glyncorwg, whites climb, wall descent, some of rookie, finished on blue scar. Just under 6 hrs ride time, 7hr elapsed.
We did have enough light to go for penhyd as well, but the last climb on blue scar was “character building” so we thought we’d finish on a high rather than hurt ourselves for bragging rights.
Absolutely fantastic conditions considering the time of the year really enjoyed it. Several trees are down, including a couple on descents so be careful. One in particular looks like you might be able to make it under at speed. I can confirm you can’t. Whites climb seems much harder than I remeber really stuttery lots of square edges which meant keeping smooth was difficult. Blade is really good, didn’t notice much fireroad. i was on the absolute limit of what I can ride on my xc 100mm hardtail, wrists were absolutely killing me by the end of the descent.
All in a fantastic day out.
Maybe in summer we will try to add in skyline and penhyd….it is certainly doable.