I did it, one of the toughest races I ve done as 26% climbs and gnarly off-road sections .Timed sectors, some hike a bike up rocky climbs. Mentally and physically tough, easier on a mtb but gravel bike faster on the road sections.Being a racer, it was funny to see loads of people stopped at cafes ☕️ 🍰. Friday night stage about 13 miles with killer hill straight off the start. Saturday, 60 mile and 85 mile gravel race with killer climb sector 1 straight after control car section ended .
@@CycleXplorer years of doing downhill riding there I can count on one hand the dry sunny days I’ve had in the mountains. I did do the dragon ride one year in sunshine, the next year it was snow and 45mph winds 😂🤪
Don’t like Komoot.I plot my own rides avoiding towns and main roads, and mostly turn out great. Think I’m planning a similar thing ( probably involving a Premier inn) as I hate bivvying. You should have ridden the Panceltic gravel rally. Super hard, fantastic climbs , wonderful views.Right up your street I think ☔️☔️☔️🌬️🌬️🌬️😄
It's good if someone sends you a route, to check the surfaces etc. less so for planning but I didn't spend much time, literally clicked the end point and rode whatever it gave me 😂 I saw that it was on this weekend, but I've already got a few things coming up over the next couple of months. Did you do it?
Any ideas for my next mission?
Hereford for a can of Cider …
@@iancollins6104 that might make for a more relaxing return! Thanks.
I did it, one of the toughest races I ve done as 26% climbs and gnarly off-road sections .Timed sectors, some hike a bike up rocky climbs. Mentally and physically tough, easier on a mtb but gravel bike faster on the road sections.Being a racer, it was funny to see loads of people stopped at cafes ☕️ 🍰.
Friday night stage about 13 miles with killer hill straight off the start.
Saturday, 60 mile and 85 mile gravel race with killer climb sector 1 straight after control car section ended .
@@lydiagould3090 wow that's a big weekend! Sounds like you smashed it, was the weather okay?
Sort of considering it was North Wales.Wet n cold for the night race
Ledgeoid. Perfect feelgood Sunday evening viewing. Cheers!
Haha thanks. But it is now Monday... to many hours on the bike by any chance?
@@CycleXplorer I am struggling to become bobulated
❤very nice cycling journey❤👍😎🌐🚴♂️🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thank you. Wales is an amazing place to cycle - lots of challenging roads and stunning views. Just a little rainy! 🏴 🌧️
Brilliant ride Tom.Can’t you buy Welsh cakes in The New Forest!
Perhaps a trip to Scotland to get some haggis 🤣
Yeah I saw some in Tesco this week... Scotland would be good but may be more than 1 night away 😂
Even in a heatwave Wales is still pouring down 😂💦. Decent length ride Tom, great training for your long events
Thank you, yes I think you're right. Maybe I saw it at its best on the first day 😂
@@CycleXplorer years of doing downhill riding there I can count on one hand the dry sunny days I’ve had in the mountains. I did do the dragon ride one year in sunshine, the next year it was snow and 45mph winds 😂🤪
😂 it's a beautiful place, even more when sunny. But yes, every time I've been it's featured some rain...
Amazing, very interesting . Maybe you should enter hunted on ch4 do it on your bike 😂 !
Cornwall to get a clotted cream tea . Xx
Haha
A trip to Cornwall could be a good one, nice and hilly down there!
Yeah Komoot is naff worked that one out myself the hard way! Nice ride though Tommy
Thank you. Did it send you on any odd tracks?
Don’t like Komoot.I plot my own rides avoiding towns and main roads, and mostly turn out great. Think I’m planning a similar thing ( probably involving a Premier inn) as I hate bivvying.
You should have ridden the Panceltic gravel rally.
Super hard, fantastic climbs , wonderful views.Right up your street I think ☔️☔️☔️🌬️🌬️🌬️😄
It's good if someone sends you a route, to check the surfaces etc. less so for planning but I didn't spend much time, literally clicked the end point and rode whatever it gave me 😂 I saw that it was on this weekend, but I've already got a few things coming up over the next couple of months. Did you do it?
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Hope the ankle is okay!