Biking to nanny's house

April 2021

With Rob and Seth, following the Lon Las Cymru from our house in North Wales to Risca in South Wales. Read more

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- Mar 26, 2021, 7:00pm
- ❄️ -3 °C
- Altitude: 303 m
- Wales Llanddeiniolen Dinorwic Maclyn Bach 53.14838, -4.1036253°8’54” N 4°6’13” W
Lockdown lifted!
March 26, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ❄️ -3 °C
Good news today that Wales 'stay local' restrictions will be lifted so all we need now is for the current snow storm to pass and we are off!! Our plan is to leave home next Friday (Easter Friday) and bike to join the Lon Las Cymru bike route down to South Wales to visit nanny (Rob's mum). We think it will take us 6 days but don't really know how far Seth will manage in a day. We will have 1 regular bike (Rob), one Seth sized bike and my converted ebike with panniers and a tag along for the big uphills. The battery won't last long between charges so Seth will be riding as much as possible unaided. Covid restrictions means there won't be many options for shelter along the way so we'll be eating lots of takeaway chips and sleeping in our tent in a mix of wild camp spots and people's gardens and staying as self-contained as possible. Friends who live in Wales, we would love to see friendly faces along the way. I've attached a picture of the route plan and approximate overnight locations.Read more
Traveler Wow that’s a lot of climbing. Have fun and I hope the weather is kind.
3/26/21Reply
What an amazing adventure. Have a fantastic time Xx [Anne Donald]
3/28/21Reply
Woohoo! That is a lot of pedaling ! We will be watching - enjoy it all. [John]
3/28/21Reply
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- Mar 28, 2021, 8:44am
- 🌧 7 °C
- Altitude: 303 m
- Wales Llanddeiniolen Dinorwic Maclyn Bach 53.14837, -4.1036553°8’54” N 4°6’13” W
Training!
March 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
https://youtu.be/eKnKXkX6Oy8
We have been training for biking to nanny's house by biking to school. Here is Seth at super speed biking to school.
So cute - But OMG those cars and trucks are close! I think we have issues with no shoulder, 1 lane and no shoulder looks really scary [Sue Gemmell]
3/28/21Reply
Traveler It was a particularly busy morning!
3/29/21Reply
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- Apr 1, 2021, 6:03pm
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 303 m
- Wales Llanddeiniolen Dinorwic Maclyn Bach 53.14839, -4.103753°8’54” N 4°6’13” W
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Last minute planning
April 1, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Rob and I have had second thoughts about taking a highly emotional and strong willed 5 year old on a 350km bike tour with snow forecast during a global pandemic. After a family meeting we have decided to go ahead anyway ☺. Let's hope we don't regret this too many times! We have a route plan, a presenter for our video diaries and an agreement signed by everyone. Now to finish packing the bikes and get some sleep before we start tomorrow!Read more
Good luck. X [Nanny]
4/2/21Reply
and good luck from me. - Did Ben send you a request for an invite? [Alan Mossman]
4/2/21Reply
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- Apr 2, 2021, 10:23am
- ☀️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 294 m
- Wales Llanddeiniolen Dinorwic Maclyn Bach 53.14836, -4.1037953°8’54” N 4°6’14” W
Day 1
And we're off!
April 2, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
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- Apr 2, 2021, 5:13pm
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- Wales Porthmadog Porthmadog Harbour Railway Station 52.92573, -4.1297952°55’33” N 4°7’47” W
Day 1
First chippy
April 2, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
50km ✔. Chip shop supper then on to find somewhere for our tent for the night. Good first day. Nanny we are on our way!
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- Apr 3, 2021, 8:19am
- ☀️ 3 °C
- Altitude: 89 m
- Wales Maentwrog Tan-y-Bwlch 52.95231, -4.0083752°57’8” N 4°0’30” W
Day 2
Day 2 breakfast
April 3, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
Breakfast by Llyn Mair after a successful first night. 62.2km total yesterday. How do 5 year olds go from 'the tiredest I've ever been' to hyperactive in a tent an hour later?!? Should get to Coed y Brenin by lunchtime today fingers crossed 🤞

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- Apr 3, 2021, 6:53pm
- ☀️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 86 m
- Wales Corris 52.63711, -3.8369552°38’14” N 3°50’13” W
Day 2
Corris
April 3, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Tent set up in Al's garden in Corris thank you Al. Another 60km day with a few technical issues and minor Seth accidents but all good. Now to check the forecast and decide how much further we can make it.Read more
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- Apr 4, 2021, 12:08pm
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Altitude: 344 m
- Wales Trefeglwys Staylittle 52.49347, -3.6650552°29’36” N 3°39’54” W
Day 3
We have cheated!!
April 4, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Happy Easter🐣! Rob couldn't turn down the offer of a lift up the biggest hill on the route with a good excuse that Seth really needs a shorter day today! Thank you so much Al and Teg for a lovely garden camp spot and outdoor supper, Robin and Tomos for fantastic Seth company and Al for a lift up the hill! Frozen helmets this morning but we were cosy in the tent. Getting close to half way now!Read more
Well done. Keep going. I hope it’s a happy Easter Day. 🐥🐇🐣 xxx [Granny]
4/4/21Reply
Great photos. Hugs are waiting for you. X [Nanny]
4/4/21Reply
Great pics x [Beth Manning]
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- Apr 4, 2021, 1:44pm
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 325 m
- Wales Llanidloes Without 52.46838, -3.6854552°28’6” N 3°41’8” W
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Where Belinda and Seth fell in the ford
April 4, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Pictures and apparently video to follow. All okay and warmed up with dry clothes and hot soup.
Oh no! Hope the sun dried you nicely xx [Beth Manning]
4/5/21Reply
I love the washing line. [Nanny]
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- Apr 5, 2021, 7:22am
- ☁️ 2 °C
- Altitude: 285 m
- Wales Llangurig 52.40733, -3.6320952°24’26” N 3°37’56” W
Day 4
Day 4 morning
April 5, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Small boy snoring next to me under a doubled up adult sleeping bag. After 3 days biking we found our neighbours in a field. Turns out Jess really does love penguins! After near disaster in the ford yesterday we had a brilliant ride. We have now turned off the Lon Las Cymru for a bit and went through forest tracks and then a long descent through the forest and along a valley bridleway with Seth riding it all and me wobbling along behind! Rob's home made stove made it out again to cook dinner.Read more
You're all amazing. Where are you aiming for today? X [Nanny]
4/5/21Reply
What an adventure! And how lovely to see Jess, Steve and Medi!! Have a really good day today and fingers will be crossed for the local weather overnight and tomorrow. Is there a plan B?? Lots of love. Granny. Xxx [Granny]
4/5/21Reply
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