I went for a ride around the mountain bike trail at Cwmcarn on Saturday. What a beautiful day. I was out for about 3 1/2 hours which gave plenty of mountain bikers the chance to pass me. I got loads of comments (‘That looks difficult’, ‘it’s hard enough on two wheels’, ‘well done’, and my favourite: ‘now that is epic’ amongst others). They were all positive, one chap huffed and puffed a bit when he came up behind me on a descent but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. And then… riding across the car park… 15km travelled, 50 yards to go… one more couple to ride past… and I get a “you’ve lost half your bike”. I was far too kn*ckered for a witty riposte.
A really nice bit of singletrack. I probably rode about half of it and that was tough enough. There is a lot of climbing. I had a few tiredness related UPDs at the end. The second half was great but it would have been even more fun if I wasn’t so knackered from the climbing. It is possible to drive to the top so I might try and talk someone into taking me up there
Should be fine for the next BMW. Have you booked us some nice weather.
The twrch trail at cym Carn is fantastic. I loved muniing it back in October last year. The first half is nearly all up-hill, but it climbs by switchback so its not a relentless climb. Then the second half has some very exposed riding where the trail clings to the mountain side and the veiws are fanstastic and airy.
AND the cafe is good and not very expensive.
