Volume 09 | Issue 01
No. 43, December 2025
COVER STORY
Bannau Brycheiniog
by Cycle
by Cycle
A five-part touring adventure across the Welsh national park
- 2023 -
Sustrans created this unique route sometime around 2016 and from that time on, it has been on my bucket list. In June of 2023 and after seven years of dreaming, I finally had the opportunity to make the most of a wonderful mid-summer adventure. ► Read more
FEATURES
NEW!
November 09, 2023
Outside the coastal village of Nash lies a surprising nature reserve unlike any other found in the UK. This fascinating gem showcases a unique wildlife habitat well worth a cyclist's visit... ► Read more
bikewales Ride-O-Meter
2025 Stats
- Days cycled: 68
- Miles cycled: 3,899.1
- Elev. Gain: +179,693 (ft)
- Time: 396:14 (hrs/mins)
NEW!
November 05 & 15, 2023
Two common rides merged into a single report simply because I cycle these routes more than any others... ► Read more
NEW!
July 18, 2023
PART 2: Join me on the second part of this scenic loop through South Wales as I cycle down the Rhymney Valley following NCN Route 468 to Bargoed Woodland Parc...► Read more
UPDATED!
September 27, 2015
The weather was fabulous, the locations were brilliant, and everyone had a great day out on their bikes... ► Read more
DEPARTMENTS
Charts
Starting in January my wife and I began a regular walking routine around our village. So far — it's been brilliant! Take a quick look at our progress.. ► View: 2025 Walking
📔 Editor's Letter - December 2025
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
GALLERY
We were finally allowed to travel again and I made the most of it. Of course I took my camera as this extensive gallery will attest!... ► View: Best of 2021
Sexy Bike Alert!
The Brakes - In the second installment of building a dream bike, I look at a selection of brake calipers and levers for (dare I say it?) rim brakes!... ► Read: Article
ON THE WEB
Josh & Sarah Ride - This adorable young couple had been talking about and planning an around the world bicycle trip for several years now and they have fianlly hit the road. Their story telling is brilliant, the production is top notch, and I think you just might like their personailities as much as the video itself. ► Watch Video
Bikespeeds - This old-school mechanic runs a traditional bike shop out of Suffolk, England and I like his attitude. The restoration showcased is astonishing, yet his approach is simple and straight-forward. Whether you work on bikes or not, this video captures some "old-skool" ideas that often seem lost in todays world of cycling. ► Watch video
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