CyB Bothy 24 hour ride

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JohnClimber
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CyB Bothy 24 hour ride

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Even if I say so myself (as it was my idea) 8 of us had a great ride.
From here http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... f=8&t=7185

After work (at "very" different times) we headed out towards different points on the Mawddach Trail.
7 of us met up at a pub for a really nice sit down meal with the bikes safely locked up in a bar to themselves, several mechanicals and a late start meant we arrived at the bothy close to 11.
Mike and Stuart were already tucked up and asleep, lucky we had turned up just in front of the weirdest bunch of goth HippoCrocodillaPigs (TM) arrived with flaming torches only to find there was no room at the inn, so they eventually settled down in the lean-to barn that joins onto the bothy, rather them than me.

As the clock ticked past midnight a couple turned in, I called it a night at 12.30.
as normal :wink: Wotsit arrived at his normal time of 1am and the wine started flowing, some slept better than others #Snoring #EarPlugs #ColdNight

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The day dawned, catching up was caught up on and after much faffing 8 of us said goodbye to Mike and Stuart and headed off to ride the best parts of Coed Y Brennin's Black route and much fun was had.

Elevenses were taken at the trail head café and then headed mainly downhill all the way to our separate meeting/leaving points.
No rain, not much wind, clear sky's, much fun and many memories

Photos although not very good here
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Was good to get out, its been too long!!

Here's a video and a few pics:

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MM-on-POINT
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Re: CyB Bothy 24 hour ride

Post by MM-on-POINT »

Thanks John for bringing this together, I had a great time.
Still cant believe I am the only one( bar barney) who didn't booze and actually fell out the pub!!
Stil it could of been worst, I could of had six thorns in my tyre afterwards :wink: :wink: mike
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Post by barney »

Another great trip, cheers John for organising.

Nice to meet up with Stu and Mike in the bothy

By the way... is 5 thorns in the car park BEFORE the ride a record? :lol:
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Re: CyB Bothy 24 hour ride

Post by Welsh Steve »

Hi guys. I'm a newbie t all this and really struggling with routes. Quite like the idea of using the CYB bothy. Any chance you could give a rough out line of the route you guys used? Just to use as inspiration/direction really.

Cheers.

Steve.
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