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Fri Oct 9th 2009 to Sun Oct 11th 2009
CTC Wantage Weekend in Wales Cymru ? Brecon Beacons
Leader:
Angela Sanders
Start Time:
TBC
Start Location:
Description:
A weekend of cycling and enjoy the beautiful Welsh countryside. Staying at Danywenallt YHA, Talybont on Usk, Nr Brecon a beautiful converted Welsh farm house set in the rolling Brecon Beacons.

Arrive Friday night for a 9.30 am start on Saturday to ride one of two rides. Either (52 miles/83km) Llanthony Priory and Gospel Pass (542m) or a less challenging ride (26 miles/42km) to the Talybont Resevoir.
Details of the routes can be downloaded from:
http://www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/cyclebreakswales/downloads.htm

Saturday evening there will be a 3 course meal at the hostel.

On Sunday we will do the 4 Castles ride 32 miles (50km) on a circular route starting at Abergavenny. The route links Abergavenny Castle, Skenfrith Castle, Grosmont Castle and White Castle together.

The cost of the weekend is
Riders:
Angela Sanders
David Bridge
Dean Douglas
John Tranter
Lucy Williams
Mavis Rose
Melanie Leggett
Paul Sanders
Robert Wyatt
Roland McIldowie
Sorrel Williams
Steve Sanders
Riders = 12
Report:
The weekend report is in 2 sections.
Wales Cycling - Saturday - www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=22182

My first cycling adventure in Wales started with driving along the M4 with drizzle which became continuous rain and then being robbed at a barrier by an elderly lady with a blue rinse demanding
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Start Locations
WMP
Wantage Market Place
OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove
Categories
1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.
2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.
3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.
4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.
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