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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Good afternoon mountain bikers. Are there any of you guys and ladies still out riding in the winter?

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

Was out last weekend but may give it a miss this weekend. There's still ice here in the shade and it's early afternoon.

Don't fancy coming off on it and breaking something. Mostly likely me not the bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes im still out

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By *4959368Man
over a year ago

Caerphilly

Up Afon last Sunday

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By *exi_LexiTV/TS
over a year ago

caerphilly

Was out on mine today, bloody freezing, couldn't feel the brake levers my finger tips were that cold

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By *and12Couple
over a year ago

flint

Out tomorrow morning

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Went out to day and it was great. Was cold at first but turned out great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was cold out on the weekend

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

We went out Saturday, caught in the rain which wasn't forecast so a pub stop in Llantwit. Still did 28 miles..

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By *orben dallas 52Man
over a year ago

llantwit major

Hmmm 28miles, that sounds like road bike mileage. This post is for real bikes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We went out Saturday, caught in the rain which wasn't forecast so a pub stop in Llantwit. Still did 28 miles.. "

Good mileage was u on ebike

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

Haven’t been on mine for sooo long. There locked away keeping nice and warm tho

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Hmmm 28miles, that sounds like road bike mileage. This post is for real bikes

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on gravel bikes actually. Vale lanes and hensol forestry.. obviously we have to get there from Barry so 5 mile lane.

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By *orben dallas 52Man
over a year ago

llantwit major

"Hmmm 28miles, that sounds like road bike mileage. This post is for real bikes

on gravel bikes actually. Vale lanes and hensol forestry.. obviously we have to get there from Barry so 5 mile lane. "

Can you use the old 5 mile lane as a cycle path these days?

I have a road bike knocking around here somewhere, quite like a vale loop in the summer.

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By *lipmeuk2019Man
over a year ago

swansea

Yes, the cycle path uses some of the old road, I often park up on the first bit for a wank.

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Hmmm 28miles, that sounds like road bike mileage. This post is for real bikes

on gravel bikes actually. Vale lanes and hensol forestry.. obviously we have to get there from Barry so 5 mile lane.

Can you use the old 5 mile lane as a cycle path these days?

I have a road bike knocking around here somewhere, quite like a vale loop in the summer. "
we do a nice 50 mile Ogmore loop jn the summer if you fancy tagging along. Beer stop in Llantwit on the way back..

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By *orben dallas 52Man
over a year ago

llantwit major

"Hmmm 28miles, that sounds like road bike mileage. This post is for real bikes

on gravel bikes actually. Vale lanes and hensol forestry.. obviously we have to get there from Barry so 5 mile lane.

Can you use the old 5 mile lane as a cycle path these days?

I have a road bike knocking around here somewhere, quite like a vale loop in the summer. we do a nice 50 mile Ogmore loop jn the summer if you fancy tagging along. Beer stop in Llantwit on the way back.. "

Sounds ideal, I’ll be sure to dig the road bike out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as its not blowing a gale I'll be out. Was out earlier and off out tomorrow

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Cracking morning, so off out, try make Ogmore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cracking weather, I'm spending most of the day up Afan today

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By *entleman69xxMan
over a year ago

Cheshire

I need to get back out on mine but need parts first before using it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Are you guys and girls still getting out on your bikes. Maybe we could meet up somewhere in south Wales for a ride? Where would people like to ride?

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By *and12Couple
over a year ago

flint

Of out again in the morning get some snow time

On the fattie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not been out in a while but it’s on the cards soon

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

I’m hopefully out Sunday trip to cwmcarn I think

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Tomorrow for me.. hopefully get an Ogmore loop in..

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By *ack2016200Man
over a year ago

porthmadog

Anyone ever come up north wales biking? Been going coedybrenin for a while good ride

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How are all you happy bikers. Are people still getting out ? Looks like the weather has changed for the better

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By *hewankinmanMan
over a year ago

wales

Anyone go out during the week?

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By *otHungGuyMan
over a year ago

cardiff

Out this morning if anyone is about

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Where is everyone Local riding spot

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

I can ride straight from the house to Afan. Will be lazy and drive up if there's a long ride planned.

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By *and12Couple
over a year ago

flint

Out again this afternoon round the mountain

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can ride up to Castle Cork, the Ridgeway all around Cardiff

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By *hewankinmanMan
over a year ago

wales

Anyone ride near Brechfa?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any one here do any night rides? What lights do you use?

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By *orben dallas 52Man
over a year ago

llantwit major

"Any one here do any night rides? What lights do you use? "

I used magic shine but there are loads of makes about.

Ideally you want 2000 lumens on the bars and 1000 on your lid.

If you have lights on bars only it’s hard to see around corners.

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

As said above plenty of decent led lights around now that aren't very expensive. There's videos on YouTube about it.

But basically you want a flood light on the bars and a spot light on the helmet.

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By *elsh Fun GuyMan
over a year ago

near

Depends on budget i guess. I use Exposure maxx d on bars with a Exposure diablo on helmet. Not cheap but amazing technology and fully serviceable

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By *and12Couple
over a year ago

flint

Thinking out tomorrow tan a gop Abergele mountain

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By *entleman69xxMan
over a year ago

Cheshire

Looking to get back out on mine anyone chester way wanna go for ride sometime?

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By *ex for 2 of usMan
over a year ago

dinas powys

Let me no when you guys are next out , just bought a new bike love it

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

What bike did you get ???

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any body get out on night rides or in the week

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

Might do when the weather get better

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By *123jMan
over a year ago

caramrthen

Anyone ride brechfa?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So guys and girls. It looks like the weather is getting better so who is looking forward to getting out more. Maybe a meet up would be good? Where would people like to go?

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By *pplessMan
over a year ago

Nport

Cwm Carn is my usual haunt, looking to get some riding in over Easter. What kind of riding is open to interpretation.. yourself?

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By *mamonkeeCouple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Enduro ride at Glyncorrwg Sunday

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

I fancy getting out on Friday if any 1 has any thoughts

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Out most weekends

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By *uburtCouple
over a year ago

pontypridd

We don't but, riders on the Taff trail upto stanleytown could call in for a rest ??

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

Weather looks great and fixed the bike yesterday so I'll be out later.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Enduro ride at Glyncorrwg Sunday

I entered that event, was a cracking day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Might get on my bike this weekend - it’s been too long, so nothing over exerting

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By *uckyNineMan
over a year ago

prescot

Been out finally getting the winter cobwebs off my bike in the sunshine today, feel a trip to llandegla coming on this weekend

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any body out this weekend?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Weather is getting better and it time to get your bikes out. Who is going out then? Where are is your trail

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

Been about 3 years since been out on bike, but now living 5 mins from Taff trail so really should get back to it.

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

Was on the Glyncorrwg trails over the weekend. Came across a big snake... grass snake that is...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any one out this weekend

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By * is a magic numberMan
over a year ago

aberdatee

Picking my new whyte up tomo from the shop can’t wait

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What model did you get

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By *ex for 2 of usMan
over a year ago

dinas powys

We are out today up ogmore castle then onto the dunes x

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

I was at bike park wales yesterday had and absolute blast.

May go for a spin down Cardiff bay today

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Weather has been outstanding for getting out on the bike. How is everyone i joy it

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By *irtyDianaHWWoman
over a year ago

Swansea

Week 6 in a sling for me! Broke the collar bone last time I rode

missing all the prime riding weather.

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By *orben dallas 52Man
over a year ago

llantwit major

The trails could actually do with a bit of rain ha

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

New bike next week, looking forward to hitting the trails

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By *hewankinmanMan
over a year ago

wales

"New bike next week, looking forward to hitting the trails "

What you getting?

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By *oves2please2021Man
over a year ago

cardiff

Off to FOD Saturday morning on the ebike

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"New bike next week, looking forward to hitting the trails

What you getting?"

Vitus Sentier.

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By *hewankinmanMan
over a year ago

wales

"New bike next week, looking forward to hitting the trails

What you getting?

Vitus Sentier. "

Right. I’ve seen some good reviews.

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By *ighugs69Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot

"The trails could actually do with a bit of rain ha"

Yes trails are getting rather loose and rough. Also just heard there's fires on the Rhigos above Glyncorrwg so not sure I'll be riding there this weekend.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Trails are running great. Where is everyone riding?

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