BSC2018 Challenging Mountain Bike Enduro - Sunday 8:45 Meeting Point D
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The Penmachno and Gwydir Mawr (Marin) trails are two of the finest mountain biking destinations in North Wales, so why not do them both in this epic enduro of two parts! We shall begin with the Penmachno trail in the morning, which offers splendid views and natural feeling, flowing trails. At the end of the Penmachno we will enjoy a well earned lunch and replenish our snacks and water. We shall then make the short drive to the Marin for the afternoon’s riding, which offers outstanding sweeping singletrack with more manmade features. This is a 55km ride on red graded trails with several extensive climbs. This makes it a very technically and physically demanding ride for experienced mountain bikers with good stamina on mountain bikes (this ride is unsuitable for beginners or hybrid bikes, sorry).
What to bring
Bike: a mountain bike (no road or hybrid bikes)
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, shorts are great even in rain as they allow free movement of your legs. Avoid jeans, which are uncomfortable when wet, and baggy tracksuit bottoms, which can snag in the chain. Colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: grippy soles if your bike has standard pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes; sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Food & drink
You will need a packed lunch and water for the whole day.