Author Topic: Dros Fynyddoedd ac Anialwch Niwlog (Read 10290 times)

Clemo · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 May, 2016, 09:05:10 am »

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 12 May, 2016, 10:39:12 pm

I did the check/proof ride on Wednesday/Thursday in all that rain...

It was fantastic !!

Looky here https://www.strava.com/activities/573761339

I did wonder where you were this Wednesday as I have seen you the previous two

rabbit · « **Reply #26 on:** 18 May, 2016, 12:00:35 pm »

Rightyo, I'm in

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #27 on:** 18 May, 2016, 01:45:32 pm »

I still look back at this ride with a feeling that I don't normally get a week after : excitement !!

Sure it's a very hard ride, and it might push some of you harder than you've been pushed before, but I assure you that it'll be worth it.....

I've also worked on the translation....

Over the Mountains and Misty Wildernesses

BlackSheep · « **Reply #28 on:** 18 May, 2016, 03:01:34 pm »

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 18 May, 2016, 01:45:32 pm

I still look back at this ride with a feeling that I don't normally get a week after : excitement !!

Sure it's a very hard ride, and it might push some of you harder than you've been pushed before, but I assure you that it'll be worth it.....

I've also worked on the translation....

Over the Mountains and Misty Wildernesses

That's about it - or as near as makes little difference. Because of subtle nuances in the Welsh language, I don't think any translation engine can translate the title literally.

El Diablo · « **Reply #29 on:** 24 May, 2016, 05:41:42 pm »

Urgh ... Early start this one isn't it !!! Are there any camping facilities for the Friday night at the start or anywhere nearby

?? I am looking forward to it really, i am .... Honest 😜

BlackSheep · « **Reply #30 on:** 24 May, 2016, 07:37:13 pm »

Quote from: Team JO JO on 24 May, 2016, 05:41:42 pm

Urgh ... Early start this one isn't it !!! Are there any camping facilities for the Friday night at the start or anywhere nearby ?? I am looking forward to it really, i am .... Honest 😜

There are campsites at the locations below, but it may be worth checking if they're open in winter.
Lower Lode, it's about a 20 minute cycle ride from the start/arrivee, further details at http://www.lowerlodeinn.co.uk/
Haw Bridge, roughly 25 - 30 mins away by bike. http://www.hawbridgeinn.co.uk/
Croft Farm camp site 5 - 10 minutes from the start, quite a few cyclists have used it in the past - and have rated quite highly. http://www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk/

Clemo · « **Reply #31 on:** 26 May, 2016, 01:18:27 pm »

Well I am looking forward to the Machynlleth mountain road repeat looking at the weather forecast its looking rather good and more importantly not too cold for the night period which saves towing tons of clothing around.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 May, 2016, 02:33:05 pm »

What distance is Mach?

I'm riding in the opposite direction from home so I may see some of you (provided I actually get out of bed)

Clemo · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 May, 2016, 02:46:23 pm »

Quote from: Flatus on 26 May, 2016, 02:33:05 pm

What distance is Mach?

Just over half distance from memory

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 May, 2016, 02:55:58 pm »

I might see some of you all then!

BlackSheep · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 May, 2016, 06:37:53 pm »

Quote from: Clemo on 26 May, 2016, 02:46:23 pm

Quote from: Flatus on 26 May, 2016, 02:33:05 pm
What distance is Mach?

Just over half distance from memory

237km or about 148 miles in old money.

Alexander Turner · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 May, 2016, 06:38:46 pm »

Entered back in January without checking the details. Now I have I've been thinking about it all week. Never started to write up a ride prior to the event before - http://www.monaxle.com/2016/05/26/fynyddoedd-ac-anialwch-niwlog-over-the-mountains-and-misty-wildernesses/

Cheers to all those taking part. Best wishes for finishing within time and having a story to bore friends and family with.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 May, 2016, 08:18:35 pm »

Mark, are you controlling anywhere other than Bushley? If you are I'll pop by

BlackSheep · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 May, 2016, 10:48:16 pm »

Quote from: Flatus on 26 May, 2016, 08:18:35 pm

Mark, are you controlling anywhere other than Bushley? If you are I'll pop by

You have PM

rabbit · « **Reply #39 on:** 27 May, 2016, 10:49:50 am »

Currently unsure as to whether ICBA tbh

If it was due to be a bad weather weekend I'd be there, but loosing out on a load of mountainbiking in good weather, I am not finding so appealing. It's really 1 x 400 then make up sleep or 3 x fun times on a MTB. Decisions, decisions......

I might have a last minute change of decision like normal though.

El Diablo · « **Reply #40 on:** 27 May, 2016, 08:01:49 pm »

If anyone would like a pod on croft farm I've paid for one for 3 night's and have broken down en route to tewkesbury not going to be able to make the ride tomorrow 😢😢😢😢 pod is available and paid for to anyone doing tomorrow's event and looking for digs tonight/Sunday. Bon chance to all 👍

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #41 on:** 27 May, 2016, 10:08:39 pm »

Just taking the chance to wish everyone a safe and satisfying ride....

Don't rush the climbs, but enjoy the rush

Mikey

Clemo · « **Reply #42 on:** 27 May, 2016, 10:17:18 pm »

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 27 May, 2016, 10:08:39 pm

Just taking the chance to wish everyone a safe and satisfying ride....

Don't rush the climbs, but enjoy the rush

Mikey

Thanks Mike

Didn't fancy another lap then ?

BlackSheep · « **Reply #43 on:** 28 May, 2016, 06:58:16 am »

Everyone off on there day's adventure, I'm looking forward to seeing AdamW's video, Clemo's on the hoof pics.

I can hear the hill cursing already

mattc · « **Reply #44 on:** 28 May, 2016, 07:29:23 am »

rather jealous - weather looks PERFECT for this years 400s-n-600s Bank Holiday.

(I'm off to help at a control somewhere in Bude . I'd rather be riding somewhere, but it wasnt to be.)

Have fun everyone!

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #45 on:** 28 May, 2016, 07:36:40 am »

Slow moving thundery showers spread in a line along the route. Could be epic. I didn't fancy epic today so I stayed in bed.

jamesld8 · « **Reply #46 on:** 28 May, 2016, 07:59:55 am »

Quote from: Flatus on 28 May, 2016, 07:36:40 am

Slow moving thundery showers spread in a line along the route. Could be epic. I didn't fancy epic today so I stayed in bed.

Don`t think they`ll be that bad--certainly not compared to deluges Builth and Aber received yesterday pm / evening

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #47 on:** 28 May, 2016, 04:52:21 pm »

Quote from: Clemo on 27 May, 2016, 10:17:18 pm

Quote from: bikey-mikey on 27 May, 2016, 10:08:39 pm
Just taking the chance to wish everyone a safe and satisfying ride....

Don't rush the climbs, but enjoy the rush

Mikey
Thanks Mike

Didn't fancy another lap then ?

If I could have done an ECE from Brittany, I might have, but as I shall already have finished, it might have been a sick bird (ill eagle)

Rhys W · « **Reply #48 on:** 28 May, 2016, 05:34:59 pm »

I'll translate it for you into my second language:

Over mountains and foggy desert.

bikey-mikey · « **Reply #49 on:** 28 May, 2016, 08:23:37 pm »

Indeed Rhys, that's very similar to the Bing translation, which was earlier in the this topic

Over Mountains and Woolly Desert

Except for the woolly bit...

Whatever it means, the actual countryside is magnificent !