North Wales Cycling Weekend – Sunday 60km Road Ride
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A 60km (37 miles) challenging road ride around Cadair Idris, along mainly quiet country lanes. There are more gates and cattle grids you can shake a stick at but some beautiful scenery and fun decents. There is a challenging last hill at the end of the day which slaps you in the face, but you feel well chuffed when you arrive back at the car park.
This ride is part of a weekend of road and mountain biking taking part in and around Dolgellau. Will, the organiser will be staying at Torrent Walk campsite, which is bookable online and includes guest house accommodation, a bunk house, pitches for touring caravans and campervans as well as plenty of flat ground for tents.
Pace and Terrain
On road, with a healthy dose of climbing.
You do need reasonable personal fitness for this event. Broadly, anyone who has recently cycled over 40 miles and who has tackled some steep hills without too much difficulty will be able to complete this ride.
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What to bring
Bike: a road bike
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and 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
Bring plenty of water and snacks. We will aim to stop for a pub lunch but this cannot be guaranteed.