Afan Trip

I don't think I am able to make both days but I will drive up early on the Sun and spend the day there

Well that works out o.k. now as we have 6 people for the accomodation so I need a £10 deposit from everyone , then I can book it for that weekend

Can I pay you on Sunday? no that I don't trust putting anything in the post at the moment

yeah no worries, I'll be up there at 10 so if you want to give it to me then

Dave and I will be there for 9.30 on the Sunday. Prob look to do the White's and the Penhydd

We have filled the last place for Afan , Filthy Habit (Rob) has been coerced , sorry persuaded to come, so should be a good trip.

Iain , we usually do the longest ride on the First day so will probably do the Whites or Skyliner on the Saturday and then either the Penhydd or The Wall on the Sunday, so not sure if its worth meeting up,

iain09 wrote:Dave and I will be there for 9.30 on the Sunday. Prob look to do the White's and the Penhydd

You guys are keen, its a long way for a day trip. No falling asleep on the trails

Cool, we'll do the Penhydd with you and do the Whites also. I think it's a good trail for Dave to see with great variety. From memory, i think the wall is quite a long trail

don't think there's much in it for distance, but the Penhydd is an easier trail IMHO

Ok, we'll meet up if you like and we'll go with the majority

Well the weathers looking ok for next weekend but it could change down in the valley's by the time we get there

So whats the plan guys, are we having the catering pakage and just taking beer or are we taking our own food?

What time are people planning to get there? is any one riding on Friday?

Filthy habit and I are going to leave MK at about 1:30 hopefully so may do a trail on the Friday, I havent done Cwmcarn in 3.5 years so it would be good to do that, or maybe do the Penhydd or the Wall as they're doable in a couple of hours.

Will definitely be there! Can drop off deposit at yours or at gym (if u remember where gym is !)

May book evening off from teaching so may be able to travel down Fri afternoon, but will keep in touch!


Cheers!


bg

yeah no worries mate , i'm around on monday if you want to meet up

Tin Tin wrote:So whats the plan guys, are we having the catering pakage and just taking beer or are we taking our own food?

erm how about doing the catering package, taking beer and taking some food as well ? Seriously though , might be good to have some emergency provisions - I don't mind doing some cooking if needs be.
Are there cooking facillities in the barn ?
Do we have to let them know in advance about the food package ? Do we have to pre-order from the menu ?

smegger , I finish work at 1pm , if I leave and go straight to you, would be 2ish before we load and leave i guess. Not sure we'll realistically have enough daylight by the time we get there ? Its gotta be a 3 1/2 hour journey ? You got lights ?
I could see if i can get friday off , but its unlikely at the moment.
Bert.

There are cooking facilites at the place but If I remember they're not great, I don't mind cooking either but sometimes it nice to have someoene else do it for you as we found in Scotland after doing Kirroughtree and then not getting back until 8 'clock and then facing cooking.

You might be right about riding on the Friday I've just done a google map and its 3 and a Quarter hour drive, it didn't seem to take that long last time. I thought we might have time to ride at Cwmcarn but its still 2 hours 50 mins to get there and it goes dark at 6, so it looks like Friday riding is out.

I'm riding on Sunday but won't be up there until 12 so I hope you fancy a ride to the Cafe

I was thinking are you doing night ride on Friday!
I think we will get there similar times I should be leaving Watford about 2 then its just a matter of how bad the traffic is.
Cattering option sounds good, then just a matter of bringing trail food munchies and beer/wine

I've only gone and got the dates muddled!!!! I'll be there this Sunday, there are a few of us going if anyone else is interested

I've got some lights so Might be up for that,

iain09 wrote:I've only gone and got the dates muddled!!!! I'll be there this Sunday

Have a good ride Iain, a bit of a cold start but should be a nice day

not_so_speedy_daz wrote:I was thinking are you doing night ride on Friday!
just a matter of bringing trail food munchies and beer/wine

Night ride, but it will be dark, I have enough trouble seeing where I'm going in the day light. You may never see me again

Is this what you are thinking of

Halloween Mountain Bike Ride
Event Details
Date(s):27 October Start Time:18:30Duration:3/4 hours
Description
Spooky mountain bike night ride, returning to the Afan Forest Park Centre for refreshments. Bring night lights (up to 3 hrs) and water proof clothing. Pre-bookings only
for further information contact 01639 850564 Nick Murfin at Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre or e-mail afanforestpark@npt.gov.uk
Venue Details
Venue:Afan Forest ParkPrice (Adults):£10.00 per person Free entry
http://www.afanforestpark.co.uk/

You got some wine left then Daz? Do the clocks go back next weekend? thats an extra hours drinking time

Quote 'is there cooking facilities in the barn?
Bert'

'L&A Accommodation
two storey cabins. Upstairs - 3 bedrooms. Downstairs fully equipped kitchen , dining table & chairs, lounge with t.v., w/c & shower'

Why you seelping in the Barn Bert? Do you snore

Is that the two you in the barn then Graham?


I think Ive got 4 or 5 bottles of wine left

not_so_speedy_daz wrote:Is that the two you in the barn then Graham?

I guess so

OK , Im a bit confused....
Is it 8 of us ? or 6 ?
Thought Smegg had booked an 8 berth bunk cabin - in which case according to the website there is no cooking facilities...
or are we in 6 berth, again no cooking....
or are we in a few 2 story 3 bed cabins ?

Simon, hoping to be in the woods for 10am ride, see how my knee copes. Taking camera, so if i struggle I'll do my Heather Angel impressions 'till you arrive at 12 for cafe ride.

Bert.