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STW forum bivvy ride Dec 4th / 5th from Machynlleth.

347 posts & 30 voices | Started 1 year ago by still s8tannorm | Latest reply from still s8tannorm

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still s8tannorm - Member

No shortage of water nearby ... two rivers.

My biggest concern is cold (oddly) so I'll bring a LARGE tarp, if need be we could pretty much fit everyone under ... and have a party

Think it'll be wise to limit riding to minor roads and doubletrack on the whole, I'll take a guess and say the conditions will add enough of a technical aspect, even more so when you consider the added weight.

If anyone needs to get hold of me (running late, etc) I'll have a phone on me 07504817265. Obviously we won't set off until everyone on Ians list has turned up ... unless we hear otherwise. If anyone else still fancies it feel free, if you can't be bothered to read the entire thread then 1pm outside the Spar in Machynlleth Sat 4th, back in Mach' Sun in time for the cafes to open!

Right, I'll stop being serious now.

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

pistonbroke is the old farm at the far end of Nant y Moch used as a bothy now? or is it just emergencies?

Posted 1 year ago #
pistonbroke - Member

It's not an official bothy but the roof is intact, are you referring to the one by the road or the one by Nant Y Barac? There is also the shedding hut at Hyddgen if you want a roof or similar at Hafodwnog, in fact why are you going to such a built up area

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

SN762889 was where I was meaning. If we really do need a roof then Bugeilyn would be on the cards as it shouldn't take us too much out of our way.

I know the MBA tried for years to secure the building at the above GR but reckoned they could never get in touch with the owner?

Posted 1 year ago #
pistonbroke - Member

Don't know about that one, not been there for a while, the one about 1km SW has the added benefit of a copse of trees for shelter, or it did last time I was there. It's uninhabited as far as I know and just above a stream. The track from the NE is very boggy in normal conditions but may be frozen atm, there is/was a new footbridge just downstream from the building you were thinking of.(theres a photo on google earth)
Have fun

Posted 1 year ago #
Bigface0_0 - Member

Alright Chaps, just been enjoying the thread shame I couldnt make it out with you chaps but as Im in between bikes at the mo I guess I'll have to hang on for the photo's.. Make sure you take a load... Have a top time

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

sound like we're heading for an abandoned village

shame you can't make it Bigface if you let us know sooner we could have sorted a bike for you.

going to have final pack tonight once the kids are in bed

Posted 1 year ago #
maxray - Member

very jealous, though in this cold fair play to you all! Have a good un.

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

not late to join the fun maxray

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

No villages Valleydaddy but we will be near to 'The Hill of Graves' ... so we'll have to try not to add to it

Bigface, all is not lost, if you fancy it I'll bring another bike along, can also do bivvy bag if required.

Ooh and it's snowing again, I think it's fair to assume that when the forecast says rain or drizzle we'll get snow.

Posted 1 year ago #
maxray - Member

I think this weekend as my first bivvy might be a baptism of fire Also lacking equipment. Think I would like to try and do a few next year though

Posted 1 year ago #
pistonbroke - Member

I was being ironic with the built up area comment. Although 150 years ago there were thousands of people employed in this area mining lead and silver, they were transported up from surrounding villages by tramways and on foot so it hasn't always been as far from civilisation as today. If you are bivvying around Hyddgen moor, keep an eye out for the ghosts of Owain Glyndwrs men, the battle of 1401 caused the rivers to run red with blood. MWAHAHAHA

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

Pistonbroke, I think many more English/Flemish were killed that day ... remember it was a Welsh victory

I'm more concerned about the ghost of a sheperds wife who wonders the hill side just above our spot for the night.

Posted 1 year ago #
pistonbroke - Member

Correct but Bryn Y Beddau (hill of the graves) is believed to be the burial place of the Welsh dead whereas the English and Flemish were left for the crows, don't forget to have a minute at the memorial stone to the shepherd who was killed up there in a blizzard at the end of March(IIRC) 1901, its at 781921.

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

Shut up with your stories of people dieing up there in blizzards man

And you're right, the English dead were left where they fell ... I can't ever figure out why the Welsh dead weren't buried nearer the battle site, perhaps we'll never know.

Posted 1 year ago #
pistonbroke - Member

But it's not March yet.

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

Ah, that's alright then

Posted 1 year ago #
flatfish - Member

Has it been snowing or something?

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

It might have, I've taken that semi-slick off the back so that should tell you something ... is anyone bringing a sledge or will sleeping mats suffice?

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

I'll bring a sledge no probs I may drag it on the back of the bike

Looking forward to the ghost stories and zombies in the woods

Posted 1 year ago #
Bigface0_0 - Member

@Still.. Thanks for the offer but I need to give 'Fun Control' a bit more notice.. Have a great time

Posted 1 year ago #
still s8tannorm - Member

You might be glad to hear (if anyone is still interested or cares) major thaw has started ... half the snow has gone in 3 hours ... over and out.

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

All packed and ready for the off in the morning, only problem is snow has just hit Aberdare, real wet and slushy so hoping this doesn't freeze or I'll be sledging to Mach

Fingers crossed for the morning

Posted 1 year ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Just driven over from that, there London. The Brigens over the tops were pretty bad, couple of cars stuck and digging cars out. No grit.

Mach is pretty clear just a inch and it seems to be slushing up.

The Spar at Mach

The Bara brith

Posted 1 year ago #
IanB - Member

Bara brith looks good Tiger.

Did you bring the Hunka? I may yet use it this weekend...

Posted 1 year ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Yep, got, will carry it to Mach but then it's your bother

Posted 1 year ago #
IanB - Member

Cool, cheers. I've got room for it somewhere...

Posted 1 year ago #
Ambrose - Member

Looking very doubtful that I'll be there I'm afraid. Next time I hope.

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

what's up Ambrose street bad??

Posted 1 year ago #
flatfish - Member

There's still 36hours before people set off so I'd expect at least one more bailer.

wish i'd nipped down the bookies.

Posted 1 year ago #
flatfish - Member

which way did you go tiger?

Posted 1 year ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Oi!!! quiters! I've just driven 220 miles through snow with Mrs Tiger and Sprogs. No excuses!

Welshpool A458

A470

A489 to Mach

Posted 1 year ago #
IanB - Member

Ambrose - not sure where you're based, but if travel is a problem but you could get as far as Brecon, you can get a lift with me.

Posted 1 year ago #
valleydaddy - Member

Ambrose hasn't bailed yet just said it was looking unlikely.

We've just had a dump of snow here but it's really wet and slushy so his concern probably is if it freezes it'll be a mare in the morning as he lives up a steep hill so not the easiest in bad weather.

Come on Ambrose I need my buddy

Posted 1 year ago #
Tiger6791 - Member

Hello wife!

being stalked

Oh and the Mother-in-Law is thinking this may be something from "Deliverance"

"Squeal like a Mochyn"

Posted 1 year ago #