WalesBrecon Castle51°56’56” N 3°23’29” W
September 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Got to test out the rain coverings this morning with a wet ride along a canal tow path.
I passed through Brecon and this curry house which is where my friend Tim (for whom I was best man) dared toRead more
WalesFelin Fach51°59’25” N 3°17’3” W
September 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Superb views and little horses as I climbed steeply out of Brecon.
WalesFelin Fach51°59’25” N 3°17’3” W
September 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Some lovely mossy lanes near the quaint village of Talgarth.
WalesHay Castle52°4’25” N 3°7’36” W
September 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I was keen for an Islamic State tea at Hay on Wye but ISIS were closed today.
WalesErwood52°4’41” N 3°18’59” W
September 19, 2016 in Wales ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
A well earned coffee break at Erwood disused station, now an art gallery and tea room. After comparing route notes with some (motor) bikers it was back to the road.
WalesIrfon52°9’0” N 3°24’17” W
September 20, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
A brilliant B and B called Erris Villa in Buith provided home for the night. I ate in a pub where I was the only customer (apparently Monday's are quiet in Buith) having avoided the Indian on theRead more
WalesFoel Fadian52°33’0” N 3°43’60” W
September 20, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Fifty-five miles today and I woke up with sore knees. Not a good start.
Good weather though - no wind and light clouds.
The morning took me down some beautiful single track roads, and I lunched atRead more
WalesMachynlleth52°35’25” N 3°51’9” W
September 20, 2016 in Wales ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
The day's ride ended in former Welsh capital Machynlleth. I can't pronounce it, so was pleased to find that locals call it Machy.
Home of the Welsh museum of modern art 'MOMA' (closed when I was inRead more
WalesMachynlleth52°35’25” N 3°51’9” W
September 20, 2016 in Wales ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
An interesting idea in Machy - a food trail with a difference. It is made up of different edible crops.
WalesCorris52°38’14” N 3°50’6” W
September 21, 2016 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Some early morning climbing out of Machy but I was rewarded with the view.
