Volume 08 | Issue 02
No. 42, October 2024
COVER STORY
Taf Fechen Forest Coffeeneuring
DISCOVERING A NEW
WAY TO APPRECIATE
AN OLD LOVE
WAY TO APPRECIATE
AN OLD LOVE
I set out to explore an unusual loop of the Taff Trail as it climbs along the western side of Pontsticill Reservoir and I thought I'd stop for a bit of coffee along the way. ► Read more
FEATURES
NEW!
July 18, 2023
PART 1: Afon Lwyd Valley & NCN Route 492 - Too much to see and too big for a single report. Join me as I cycle up the lovely Afon Lywd Valley for Part One of my tour of the Eastern Valleys... ► Read more2024 Ride-O-Meter
NEW!
September 03, 2023
I visit the Aber Valley Heritage Museum and photograph the National Mining Memorial in Senghennydd... ► Read more
UPDATED!
September 15, 2020
Having to stay local lead me on interesting adventure as I weaved up and down the valleys... ► Read more
UPDATED!
September 04 & 05, 2014
One of the best overnight cycle trips to one of the best camp sites I've visited. An awesome adventure... ► Read more
DEPARTMENTS
Routes to Ride
A short ride from Usk along NCN Route 42 through Bettws Newydd and returning by the legendary Chain Bridge and windmill of Llancayo. ► View: Clytha Classic
📔 Editor's Letter - October 2024
Take a few moments to read a brief outline of what's new for this issue and what's been going on with Bike Wales behind the scenes. This is also my place to say thank you for taking time to visit my little blog... ► Read more
Routes to Ride
I'm slowly documenting all the NCN Routes in South East Wales. I've now outlined seven of of the 28 unique routes. Select by route number or valley name. ► Visit: The Valleys
GALLERY
I posted one image a day for the entire month of May — from a selection of photos I've taken over the years whilst cycling in Wales. ► View: 31 Days on the NCN
ON THE WEB
You Tube - Here's another flashback from a lovely couple as they cycle through Snowdonia and across the northern coast of Wales into England. Not only is the couple adorable and the scenery fabulous, but the filming and overall production is well worth the 15 minutes it takes to watch this video. ► Watch video
You Tube - I've never seen a video of a complete frame build — from start to finish, but the Bike Farmer has created six! If you've ever wondered how a frame gets built (like I have), this first installment will get you hooked. Check out: Cloning a Rivendell all-Rounder for all-terrain touring. ► Watch video
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