As a local, I hate to see anything negative about Afan (everything is constructive criticism on this thread btw) being written, but things need to move on in the area.
I live within 30 mins of lots of place to ride in S.Wales, including BPW, and I’d ride the Afan Valley before there 100%. I suppose it’s almost old school these days, it’s not manicured so the trails are not smooth, the trails feel natural, there’s not many berms, everyone says hello on the trails as you pass. IT’S FREE. forget the negative comments on here, forget trying to beat your mates times on Strava down Terry’s Belly and ride Blade, it’s long, mostly uphill, not looked after but it’s great.
The area does need to move on though, and I do agree with opening up some of the more technical off piste stuff, making it a destination for the more experienced rider.
Anyway, let’s hope the shop will re-open and the centre remains a hub of the community.