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Sun Sep 14th 2003

Off Road Trip to Afan Argoed

Leader: Jon Seddon	Start Time: 11:00 am	Start Location: Afan Argoed
Description: Visit some of the best single track in Britain in Afan Forest Park nr Port Talbot, South Wales. Fancy coming along?. For more details contact Jon. Please let us know if you are able to offer a lift to others. Helmets Required.
Riders: Amanda Seddon Andrew Collett Barry Baker Jan McCabe Jon Seddon Jonathan Powell Matthew Guy Mike ODonnell Nick Stokell Pete Warwick Robert Shaw Steve Swanton Tim Lomax Riders = 13 Report: In the morning one group of riders did the Penhydd Trail, whilst the rest of us had a go at White's Level. White's Level was a very hard climb and we looked forward to the descent with trepidation - it had Matthew's front teeth last time! Two minor casualties later we were heading back to the visitors centre for lunch and a chat with the other group. One casualty in the other group - Barry decided to have a lie down on a tricky descent. In the afternoon, we all headed out to the Wall splitting about half way up the climb into two groups. The first group sweltered to the top before flying back down in pursuit of a couple of guys on downhill bikes. Barry had an argument with a tree, with predictable consequences - no real harm done. At the end we all met up at the car park and smiles were all around. Mike said it was the best riding he'd ever done and I couldn't argue with that.
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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.; More Information