going over to snowdonia this week and will probably be able to squeeze a trail centre spin in between some 'proper' mountain biking. which one of these is best? by best i mean technical fun rather than easy flowy stuff. ta.
Did both last week for the first time.
Penmachno was the better trail imo, although i really enjoyed both
Pen Machno has more singletrack. Marin feels like it has a lot of fire road and is pretty much about the last descent. Neither is particularly technical?
Penmachno for me
Penmachno
Penmachno is my favourite trail centre.Great fun.
If its dry Penmachno and make sure you do the extended loop, if its raining the Marin.....
Penmachno.
Penmachno definitely!
Penmachno
Session the final descents of marin
ta!
Did both in one day last May with lunch stop in Betws y Coed, only did short loop of Penmachno though. I enjoyed the natural feel of Penmachno with long single track sections the most and rode that second.
Hmmm... Marin Trail. Your mileage may very depending on what you're riding.
On a 4" racey hardtail, the Marin trail is thrilling, plus you have THAT sequence that climaxes with a view of Snowdonia. Someone thoughtfully provided a place for people to get stoned and chill out mid ride.
On a 5" travel full suss, the Marin trail isn't going to test your abilities much. You'll suddenly notice the fire road climbs are a bit of a drag too.
On a 6" freeridey type bike, the fire roads go on forever. The technical bits will be over in a flash, but hey, you can still get stoned near the top.
I've ridden this on all three types of bike and it's a case of diminishing returns, sadly.
6 inch forked 33lb hardtail with dual ply tyres and single 34t ring, should be interesting!
Hmmm... A very interesting choice! Unless you're extremely fit you'll probably not get on well with The Marin Trail, unless you have a bifter in your camelbak, in which case you'll love it.
Pen both loops. Sublime
Take that Evil to Penmachno, you won't regret it, even with those Lyriks on 😆
Penmachno!
PJM1974, im just hazarding a guess here but in the best 1970's style. Do you party? Something about your pots, sorry posts makes me think you like a toke?
might take a tow rope for the xc whippets to pull me round..