Llandegla Trail Centre
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Llandegla is famed for its fast flowing trails in picturesque pine forest with smooth single track and neatly banked corners.
We shall begin the day the red route (with Pete) or the black route (with myself).
The red route is a fast flowing 18km trail with a couple of moderate drop offs, berms (banked corners) and small jumps which can be easily rolled over (jumping not required). Suitable for proficient riders on mountain bikes.
The black is 22km including parts of the red route and some epic extras. There are some larger drop offs and table top jumps (jumping not required, but useful to maintain flow). Suitable for experienced riders on good mountain bikes. Full face helmet, knee and elbow pads advised for those attempting jumps.
We shall then join together at the cafe (by the car park) for a cup of tea and a spot of lunch. Bring your own or enjoy one of Britain's finest bacon butties.
There will be an option in the afternoon to experience the blue trial (12km of fast flowing fun) or hone skills further in the skills zone, where I am happy to teach drop offs and jumping, pump track and the free-ride area according to popular demand.
Parking costs £4.50 for the full day.
This Sunday event is one of two over the Bank holiday weekend. A bunch of us are camping from Friday evening until Monday morning. Please log in to find where we're staying.
The preceding Saturday event is a great day in the rural Welsh countryside of Llangollen and it's surrounding moorlands. Here's the link: https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/mtb-llandegla-toughy-180505
What to bring
Bike: a mountain bike (no road bikes or hybrids)
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one. Consider a full face helmet for the most technical rides.
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
Pads: Shin, knee and elbow pads are recommended for the most technical rides.
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
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
Bring your own lunch or money to buy lunch from the cafe.
Also take plenty of water and snacks for during the ride.