Triumphrat

chrisn · 10-08-2008, 05:33 AM

OK I know I've moaned about North Wales (speed cameras!) in the past but last weekend saw my first two-wheeled excursion into South Wales. Due to my location, South Wales has always remained just beyond a days ride-out, so a group of us organised a weekend tour, and wow! what an area for motorcycling! We rode the Brecon Beacons/Black mountains, Llyn Brianne, and the Elan Valley in mid Wales. Our little tour coinded with 3 days of sunshine which always helps. I'm sure we'll be retuning for more next year.

More photos HERE

PeteH · 10-08-2008, 08:15 PM

Nice photo Chris

Have to agree with you about the excellent roads, as our group (17 in total but 3 groups) headed down to Saundersfoot a couple of weeks ago. The A44 from Aberystwth to the A470 is absolutely superb

and definately worth a second visit.
Any clues to decent road #s, as it looks like you found some nice routes.

chrisn · 10-09-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteH

Any clues to decent road #s, as it looks like you found some nice routes.

Hi Pete,

The road in the photo is the B4560 heading north across the Brecons.

My routes are posted HERE

Raynewb · 10-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Told you so.

How lucky am I living in this area. This view is from the scenic viewing area as you go over the Epping ranges in the beacons. What you see is not cloulds but fog in the valley absoloutley stunning sceneary all over this area. We road down into this on way to Shropshire for the weekend.

Catenaccio · 10-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Keep them comings! Pics, I mean. Great indeed.

chrisn · 10-11-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Catenaccio

Keep them comings! Pics, I mean. Great indeed.

I thought the Tigers colours complimented the old AA box at Devils Bridge !

Overlooking Craig Goch Reservoir in the Elan Valley

doodledog · 10-11-2008, 06:27 PM

That was the start point for a 30 mile night yomp over the tops when I was in the mob, bloody tough in january but pretty in the sunshine.

PeteH · 10-13-2008, 08:12 PM

Sundays run was to Nant - the forgotten village, an early start with wet roads due to Saturdays drizzel kept the pace down, but it was warm (yes October) and as we progressed so the pace warmed up

Pic 1 - Our little group at the Cafe
Pic 2 - View from the first hairpin at the top
Pic 3 - View of Village fron the top

For the route check out the link below

glok22 · 10-13-2008, 09:17 PM

I just got back from a family wedding at Raglan Castle - it was beautiful but it rained so no riding for me!!