We were impressed with the Led Lenser H7 when it was first out so when it finally gave in on me a few weeks ago (which was promptly replaced by the company) I nearly went for a like for like replacement. Of course, when I found out that there was now a newer version that …
Snowdonia and Anglesey boasts a good network of off-road and quiet lanes which lend themselves perfectly to easy paced cycling. Here’s a selection of them, with a link to the route and further information including downloadable files for your GPS. Lon Las Eifion– From Caernarfon to Bryncir, though is unfortunately just a linear route unless …
Easy Family Cycling Routes in Anglesey and Snowdonia Read More »
Well worth a watch. I think this is beyond a black run – brown perhaps? 😉
Why not get yourself motivated in the new year with some of these ideas 1 Run a race you’ve never done before. The Snowdonia Marathon entries for 2012 open today so why not take up the challenge? Or if you’ve never run, why not challenge yourself to do a 5 or 10k this year? 3.5 …
Only because I truly cannot be bothered to change my tyres. We all end up doing a bit of unmuddy riding, against our better jugement, and we know that out knobbly tires and bouncy suspension slows us down on these rides. What’s worse is riding the beloved on the commute, unless you’re one of the …
While the Satmap Active was also on our Christmas list, we then saw the new Etrex offerings from Garmin. Forget the eTrex 10 if you’re after a mapping GPS as all it is is a capable old skool gps. Their eTrex 20 and 30 however are the ones to ask Santa about. It’s not just that they’re …
All I want for Christmas 18 is a Garmin eTrex 30 GPS Read More »
With the evenings now thoroughly closed in and no end in sight, if you’ve been using old fashioned led or even bulb lighting, you don’t know what you’re missing. If you’re walking or cycling, you’ll find this revolutionary. For best effect, you should wait until your companions use their puny laterns, thinking – “ah! I …
All I want for Christmas 14 A Decent Headtorch/Bike Light Read More »
MTB Maintenance Course – £65+ We all know the best way to change a tyre, right? Do you know what to do with that broken chain when you’re 20km into a wilderness ride and the shortest route back it the way you came? Even if you do, it’s one thing sorting it out in a warm shed …
All I want for Christmas 10 MTB Maintenance Course Read More »
I just went for an awesome trail run around the forest today. I followed good footpaths for ages and hadn’t a clue where I was until I hit the Lon Las Cefni that I’d biked before and then onto the Anglesey Coastal Path. It’s a great place to spend a few hours, and get somewhat …
This is a pleasant run or cycle from Caernarfon to Waunfawr and back again.. It’s mainly on country lanes, but there’s one stretch over the flanks of Moel Smytho that takes you over a pleasant green lane that’s almost easy enough for a hybrid. Back through Waunfawr, where you may well stop off at the …
You’ve got just a few more days if you’re going to get up the big un during the day as the voluntary restrictions will be kicking in on the first of May. The link below has all you need to know about the voluntary restrictions. http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/cycling/voluntary-restrictions Remember that the bridleway up Maesgwm (AKA Telegraph Valley) …
Few more days before the Snowdon Seasonal Ban kicks in! Read More »
As those in the know, well, know, there’s a voluntary ban on mountain biking on the Snowdon paths during the summer (between 10 and 5). I’m not surprised at this, as it’s downright impossible to even run down the Llanber path with all the four abreast day trippers blocking the way. Give them brains and …
Open Season for the Mountain Biking on Yr Wyddfa Read More »
Once in a while you come across a product that changed the way you go about your sport. This time, it’s a literal very-shiny-shiny piece of kit bought for one activity, but comandeered for another… These Magicshine lights, called numerous names, but specifically called the MJ-808, are designed for off road mountain biking, but mine …
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