Op Storm II Part 5, Rhayader Sept 13th 2014

[AMCQ46]

I will have a look tomorrow and see how to fit the reservoir into the ride

[cheekykev]

Can I book me and my mate Kev in please.

I got the Friday booked off today so will head down on the Friday

Yeah I'll book you and A, another in.
Im on holiday in Cornwall at the moment, but I'll revise the list as soon as I get back.

If anyone else is still thinking of coming just let me know, like AMCQ46 stated, its a great weekend and a chance to put faces to names (mind ya that's not always a good thing) oh before I forget for those that are coming, if I haven't already got it., can youplease PM me your phone nbr so contact can be made easier and quicker

[AMCQ46]

and this was the route we tried to do last year
http://goo.gl/maps/2JT0S
some unfinished roads there, so that could also be an option

That route I found dull no offence your route is far better but i would also add in The LLyn Clywedog reservoir it is stunning just passed it today.

right, I found it we did ride past there in 2012 in the wet, I think that was the year that Flatty dropped his bike.

it is scenic and the roads are a bit narrow, but will be fun in the dry and with flat bars

[AMCQ46]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

[budd]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

what's the total mileage? and if the weather isn't good (although I'm sure it will be ) are there options for getting back to base, I know on the Yorks run when the heavens opened it became a bit of a free for all, with the groups largely breaking up, it almost became a every man for their self situation, I don't fancy been lost in the Welsh country side in the pissing rain.

[bazza696]

I'm looking forward to this one, should be a good one again.

[bazza696]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

what's the total mileage? and if the weather isn't good (although I'm sure it will be ) are there options for getting back to base, I know on the Yorks run when the heavens opened it became a bit of a free for all, with the groups largely breaking up, it almost became a every man for their self situation, I don't fancy been lost in the Welsh country side in the pissing rain.

there will be plenty of us with sat navs on the ride, so if you wanted go skip back to base early, I can imagine that someone would be happy to take the lead.

[AMCQ46]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

what's the total mileage? and if the weather isn't good (although I'm sure it will be ) are there options for getting back to base, I know on the Yorks run when the heavens opened it became a bit of a free for all, with the groups largely breaking up, it almost became a every man for their self situation, I don't fancy been lost in the Welsh country side in the pissing rain.

Budd, max mileage is about 270 and that is the milage we did on the Scottish trip [thanks to good weather], and the route can be shortened easily at each loop. It can quickly be configured to 4 different lengths by shortcutting across west to east at set points and that will allow us to change the plans depending on weather, group pace, running out of time.

I would still suggest we run 2 groups, one relaxed and one progressive. the relaxed one should decide if it only wants to plan one or 2 of the sections then home.

[budd]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

what's the total mileage? and if the weather isn't good (although I'm sure it will be ) are there options for getting back to base, I know on the Yorks run when the heavens opened it became a bit of a free for all, with the groups largely breaking up, it almost became a every man for their self situation, I don't fancy been lost in the Welsh country side in the pissing rain.

Budd, max mileage is about 270 and that is the milage we did on the Scottish trip [thanks to good weather], and the route can be shortened easily at each loop. It can quickly be configured to 4 different lengths by shortcutting across west to east at set points and that will allow us to change the plans depending on weather, group pace, running out of time.

I would still suggest we run 2 groups, one relaxed and one progressive. the relaxed one should decide if it only wants to plan one or 2 of the sections then home.

sounds good I hope there are plenty of fuel stops

[bazza696]

http://goo.gl/maps/r4aZA

modified to include the b-road up past the The LLyn Clywedog reservoir.

anymore comments suggestions

what's the total mileage? and if the weather isn't good (although I'm sure it will be ) are there options for getting back to base, I know on the Yorks run when the heavens opened it became a bit of a free for all, with the groups largely breaking up, it almost became a every man for their self situation, I don't fancy been lost in the Welsh country side in the pissing rain.

Budd, max mileage is about 270 and that is the milage we did on the Scottish trip [thanks to good weather], and the route can be shortened easily at each loop. It can quickly be configured to 4 different lengths by shortcutting across west to east at set points and that will allow us to change the plans depending on weather, group pace, running out of time.

I would still suggest we run 2 groups, one relaxed and one progressive. the relaxed one should decide if it only wants to plan one or 2 of the sections then home.

sounds good I hope there are plenty of fuel stops [/quote]

on the relaxed group Flatty takes us to all the coffe and scone shops, so I can guarantee there will be loads of stops ;)

[AMCQ46]

worth pointing out that the progressive group is not really about speed [you are all more than capable riders who can make good progress when required] , its more about having a good long ride.
So where the relaxed guys are stopping in nice tea shops and looking at the beautiful scenery, the progressive team are racking up the miles and eating when they stop at petrol stations.

based on that definition you can decide which group you want to be in.

regarding Budds questions about shortcuts, I just checked and there are the following options

1) 120 miles http://goo.gl/maps/x33RL
2) 220 miles http://goo.gl/maps/tkicA
3) 270miles http://goo.gl/maps/Baxo2

I can also cut 20 miles off option 2 and 3 if I just come straight down the A470 to Dolgellau

[AMCQ46]

and here is an extended option for loop 1) taking it up to 150miles http://goo.gl/maps/eqt87

[playerone]

the 220 mile map doesn't show the route like the other 2 do

[Virt]

May be out of this!

The bike I'd borrow is broken and the VTR looks like it will be gone soon

[lloydie]

And you'll be getting ya leg over