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[Closed] is the Elan valley boggy at the moment?

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Hi, I planned on riding the trans Cambrian way this week , anyone know if after all this rain if it would be rideable or a complete bog. I don't mind some pushing but will be bikepacking so don't want to be up to my knees in mud for hours on end. Anyone know the area lately?
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Posted : 21/10/2014 6:54 am
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Cambrian Way through the EV is all solid tracks isn't it?
If thats the only section you are planning, then it will be fine.


 
Posted : 21/10/2014 9:04 am
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From memory most of the tracks were wide 4x4 tracks with very little mud.

However they were frequently axle deep in water, so take a bottle of lube and expect to be applying it frequently and expect BB and hubs to die in the following weeks.


 
Posted : 21/10/2014 9:53 am
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Definitely going to be boggy in places.
Lots of standing water this morning, and a spattering of hail.


 
Posted : 21/10/2014 11:02 am
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See

Phil did the trans Cambrian last weekend


 
Posted : 21/10/2014 12:51 pm
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Cheers guys, have decided to do it anyway. Have packed waders just in case !


 
Posted : 21/10/2014 4:20 pm