BB200 2023

[whitestone]

There's a river crossing I can see, but I can't seem to see any sort of actual crossing... given the size of the river I really hope it's just the various satellite pics not being particularly detailed.

I'd noticed that. There's no shots of that area on geograph.org.uk and google maps doesn't show anything in satellite mode. There's a wide track on the southern side but nothing on the northern bank.

[redefined_cycles]

There's a river crossing I can see, but I can't seem to see any sort of actual crossing... given the size of the river I really hope it's just the various satellite pics not being particularly detailed.

Rich... Is the river you speak of starting with n N and ending in an O... Google Maps seemed to show some grainy pics of a wide(ish) river/stream but can't see a bridge

[redefined_cycles]

Ignore me. Found it... Looks deep but at least it's a nice path

[Bearbonesnorm]

There did used to be a bridge but I'll admit to not passing that way for a while. I'll go and look tomorrow.

[psling]

There did used to be a bridge but I'll admit to not passing that way for a while. I'll go and look tomorrow.

Like a scene out of Kelly's Heroes. Don't give me those negative vibes. There's a bridge, a beautiful bridge....

[Richard G]

There did used to be a bridge but I'll admit to not passing that way for a while. I'll go and look tomorrow.

"May the bridges you burn light your way"

[Bearbonesnorm]

[fatbikephil]

Looks a cracker Stu, many thanks for putting this together!
Plenty boozers en-route anyway. And a nice little sting in the tail

[Bearbonesnorm]

And a nice little sting in the tail

That was referred to as a 'test of character' by someone known for his swearing

[Dave Barter]

And a nice little sting in the tail

That was referred to as a 'test of character' by someone known for his swearing

So glad I have an excuse this year

[riderdown]

Plenty boozers en-route anyway

Where? Looks as dry as north wales

[Richard G]

Plenty boozers en-route anyway

Where? Looks as dry as north wales

There's about 6 in one of the towns.

Plus if you get your timing right you could visit it twice (admittedly going slightly off route the second time).

[redefined_cycles]

If you look at the VeloViewer generic map it does show a clear path over that there river Happy days, Alhamdulillah

Phew, was having thoughts of trying to learn how to fling my bike for a moment, then swim

[fatbikephil]

Plenty boozers en-route anyway

Where? Looks as dry as north wales

On the 300...

[fatbikephil]

And a nice little sting in the tail

That was referred to as a 'test of character' by someone known for his swearing

Mind you, I'm liking the 360m descent as well!

[JohnClimber]

Just remember when you ride through the towns and villages on the loop not to go over 20mph, and if you overtake any cars please give them 1.5m

No close passing please

[riderdown]

There's about 6 in one of the towns

You are clearly faster than me or can get into a lock-in

Just remember when you ride through the towns and villages on the loop not to go over 20mph

https://www.gov.wales/introducing-20mph ... 20users%27.

Doesn't apply to cycles

[redefined_cycles]

There's about 6 in one of the towns

You are clearly faster than me or can get into a lock-in

Just remember when you ride through the towns and villages on the loop not to go over 20mph

https://www.gov.wales/introducing-20mph ... 20users%27.

Doesn't apply to cycles

Well spotted. Black Belt Barrister did a recent YT vid on it

[fatbikephil]

https://www.gov.wales/introducing-20mph ... 20users%27.

Doesn't apply to cycles

I do like quoting that at cyclist haters!
That said, if I go into total crazy legs mode, 32/21 allows me to do 17mph so I'm safe.
And if it's 3am, dark and raining, then to quote a famous band - " stuff em and their law" etc.

[Bearbonesnorm]

New gpx file emailed this morning which avoids the tangled and twisted remains of the 'bridge' east of Llanidloes.

[RIP]

and if you overtake any cars please give them 1.5m

No close passing please

Yep, good one John . Tables are turned, see how they like it.

[Bearbonesnorm]

To be honest, the new 20 zones don't seem to apply to cars either. What does seem to have happened is that people are now driving at 30 in a 20 rather than 40 in a 30 ... which of course might have been the desired effect.

[whitestone]

New gpx file emailed this morning which avoids the tangled and twisted remains of the 'bridge' east of Llanidloes.

Phew! Wouldn't have wanted to get wet feet at that stage in the ride

[Richard G]

New gpx file emailed this morning which avoids the tangled and twisted remains of the 'bridge' east of Llanidloes.

I'm so glad I look over the routes so carefully.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I'm so glad I look over the routes so carefully.

So is everyone else but more importantly, what's going on here. Can't be right can it?