Ended up being a bit of an epic. 5.5 hours, 2 hours pushing through snow and bogs. Just short of 5000 feet of climbing and just over 52ks. I've done most of this route before, and I was sure it would be clear of snow as it's so much lower than the Brecons.

Er, no.

I only include this one as it was taken on the top of the moor after Frank (left) has just told Dave (right)it's 5k till we hit the road and we've only managed 4k in the last hour. Dave can't feel his feet at this point. Proper riding that.

Few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexleigh/sets/72157623767171518/

Beer was earned 🙂

Some nonsense about the ride here: http://pickled-hedgehog.com/?p=1804

Top shots – love that second one, even if it looks like you're going totally the wrong direction for that trail!

🙂

Yep, thanks for sharing 'em – a nice story of a ride in pics

Great inspirational pics

Thanks for posting them

GPS route by any chance?

Great photos.Thanks for sharing.

Great photos, thanks. Proper mountainbiking. I did the Red Kite Trail years ago, and have ridden in the Elan Valley since. Love it, and love the dams.

bloody ell that looks tough going
like its been said 'proper mountainbiking'

I do have a GPS track. We didn't do the last descent. mail in profile if you want a copy.

I'd like a copy- any chance? hearne_ogwen52AThotmailDOTcom. Ta.

Sent.. let me know if you don't get it.

bonesetter.

If you want a ride over that way i can show you round no problem.

Some great riding around there – love the techy descent down to the reservoir

Nice!

singlespeedstu – Member

bonesetter.

If you want a ride over that way i can show you round no problem.

Great Stu, thanks for the offer. I'll take you up on that soon 🙂

And I can show you where the bogs aren't 😉

Any chance of the route(s) as GPX?

Those have put a smile on my face.