Ride Reports: A to Z
All 104 of my ride reports from cycling whilst in Wales... listed alphabetically.
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August 30, 2023
2+2 Parks
& Trails
Exploring two routes to combine into a single-beginner one... ► Read more
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Apr - Oct, 2021
5x / 2021
Not Quite Long Enough; A collection of short reports from five rides made during the summer and autumn 2021... ► Read more
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June 08, 2020
Alley Cats
Follow me as I "stay local" by exploring the various back lanes of our small village... ► Read more
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March 24, 2022
Back to Brecon
A return visit through the national park following an epic route including the Taff Trail and the M&B Canal... ► Read more
April 15, 2018
Barry's Island Blast
After cold months, the temps warmed and I dashed for the coast... ► Read more
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May 19, 2023
Barry Island Blast v.2
The seaside, a pleasure park, and many cool places to explore... ► Read more
September 27, 2020
BIG! Caerphilly Ramble
Surprising discoveries cycling a route in the opposite direction... ► Read more
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April 10, 2021
Blaenavon Ramble
I explore a new route from Pontypool to Blaenavon and back... ► Read more
August 25, 2016
Blaengarw & Nant-y-moel
Part 2 exploring the Rhondda Valleys covers the Rhondda Fawr... ► Read more
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February 18, 2017
Brecon & Beyond
The morning looked dire, but in Wales the weather is damn changable... ► Read more
October 21, 2018
Caradoc's Bridge
A lovely group ride over Bedlinog Commons and Parc Cwm Darren... ► Read more
July 05, 2018
Cardiff & Monmouth
The EPIC: Not my favourite, but my longest single-day ride... ► Read more
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December 05, 2013
Carreg Tegernacus
An amazing ride unfolded and became a surprisingly epic... ► Read more
July 14, 2018
Castle Nos & Aberdare
Riding up the lovely Rhondda Fach Valley to Maerdy...
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March 13, 2020
Clydach Gorge Classic
From the historical to stunning views, this route has it all... ► Read more
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August 01, 2013
Cordell Country Heritage Ride
Inspired by Rape of the Fair Country... ► Read more
May 13, 2017
Cordell Country Heritage Ride II
A great ride with friends and fantastic weather. It's all you need... ► Read more
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March 23, 2017
Daffodils & Disasters
Gelligroes to Wattsville, then Sirhowy Country Park; local haunts... ► Read more
May 30, 2019
Dislocated Finger Event
A lovely morning to be limping home 15 minutes later.... ► Read more
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April 26, 2022
Ebbw Fawr Valley
Aberbeeg, the Marine Collery, Cwm, and Ebbw Vale... ► Read more
September 27, 2015
Explorer Day
The weather was fabulous, the locations brilliant, and everyone had a great time... ► Read more
August 5, 2018
Forest of Dean
The Epic: My photography fails to represent this massive ride adequately. It was simply awesome!... ► Read more
October 10, 2012
Garway & The Knights Templar
We visit one of the last remaining Knights Templar churches... ► Read more
August 18, 2014
Gelligaer Adventure
We were worried that the climbs would be too much for the ladies... ► Read more
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August 26, 2022
Getting to Know the Valleys
I wander the High Streets the Ebbw Fach and Afon Llydd valleys... ► Read more
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May 31, 2016
Gospel Pass Epic
Few routes deserve the description "epic", but most cyclists will agree that this climb is one of those rides... ► Read more
August 23, 2018
Gospel Pass II
The Gospel Pass is the highest paved road in Wales making it a "must-do" challenge for many cyclists... ► Read more
March 26, 2020
Goytre & Bettws Newydd
The Wye Valley, M&B canal, and the National Cycle Network... ► Read more
August 29, 2017
Grosmont & Garway Ramble
Plans changed with the weather and it was still great... ► Read more
April 23, 2018
Grosmont & Skinfrith Epic
A long ride with big climbs and one of my all-time biggest.... ► Read more
May 20, 2020
Ground Zero
The current lockdown requires everyone to stay close to home. Fortunately, I've much to explore... ► Read more
October 28, 2017
Grywne Fawr Reservoir
It was daybreak when we met to begin our adventure... ► Read more
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April 10, 2021
The Guardian
Everyone should visit this poignant reminder to the sacrifices of families and the prices paid for mining coal... ► Read more
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May 27, 2023
Gwent Levels & Wentwood
Riding from the Gwent Levels and north through Wentwood Forest... ► Read more
June 17, 2017
Hay-on-Wye & Hereford
The Epic: My longest single-day ride; 135 miles in 19 hours... ► Read more
September 3, 2018
Hirwaun & Brecon Loop
After a summer of blue skies, I went for an adventure in the rain... ► Read more
August 31, 2015
Kingfishers to Kington (pt. 1)
We had our annual overnight bike trip to mid-Wales...
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August 31, 2014
Lady Windsor & NCN Route 881
Riding all of the main routes of the National Cycle Network... ► Read more
August 21, 2012
Land of Discovery, Llandovery
Our long ride north-west of Brecon...► Read more
April 19,2017
Legendary Neath Explore
The Epic: Exploring the Neath River from Port Talbot and back... ► Read more
April 06, 2019
Llangattack & Abergavenny
Wide vistas, high ridges, and intimate details on the M&B Canal... ► Read more
September 07, 2020
Llangattack Escarpment
Grey & gloomy, but the sky cleared and the day warmed up... ► Read more
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May 12 & 13, 2022
Llangattock Campout
My short overnight backpacking trip and first in four years... ► Read more
November 5, 2018
Llangattack & Fall Colours
I started late on a quiet seasonal wander around the Blorenge... ► Read more
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August 16, 2018
Llangorse Lake
The Classic: The lake shines like a silver coin resting between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains... ► Read more
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August 10, 2017
Llangynidr & Sugarloaf
The Classic: This route has become one of my favourites... ► Read more
May 05, 2016
Llangynidr & the Vale of Usk
My ride looping through the Brecon Beacons and the Vale of Usk... ► Read more
September 20, 2014
Llangynidr Commons
Above the villages of Garnlydan and Llangynidr...
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October 10, 2017
The Lonely Shepherd
Part 3 of my "Bike & Ride" trilogy high above Llangattock.... ► Read more
March 21, 2012
Looking for Clydach Gorge
I thought I'd meet the group with Sustrans, but plans changed... ► Read more
April 29.2013
Looking for Manmoel
Relentless rain and cold temperatures slowed my efforts... ► Read more
October 29, 2013
Lovely Day For It
From the news reports, you might have thought the entire United Kingdom was going to blow away... ► Read more
October 17, 2020
Machen Mountain Monster
Finding something special on a little mountain climb nearby... ► Read more
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March 16, 2017
Mad Explore & Discovery
An alternate route to Brecon... ► Read more
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July 29, 2021
Maerdy & Aberdare Explore
Exploring the Rhondda Fach Valley and over to Aberdare... ► Read more
August 20, 2016
Maerdy & Treherbert
Part 1 exploring the Rhondda Valleys and the Rhondda Fach.... ► Read more
March 24, 2019
Magor & Seawall Explore
Exploring the Gwent Levels on my laziest ride of the year!... ► Read more
August 23, 2020
Magor & Wentwood
The Epic: Diversity from the Gwent Levels to Wentwood Forest... ► Read more
August 11, 2012
Maybe Maerdy, Maybe Not...
The plan was to ride to Maerdy and join NCN Route 47... ► Read more
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July 07, 2022
Monmouth & Abergavenny
Old Turnpike Road is a challenging ride, but a lovely one to cycle... ► Read more
November 22, 2017
Monmouth & Chepstow
The Classic: This route was my first century and now my main one... ► Read more
October 25, 2018
Monmouth & Chepstow Fall
The Classic: An end of season 100 mile ride to cap off the year... ► Read more
March 21, 2019
Morlais Castle Explore
Interesting details found at these ruins... ► Read more
February 17, 2018
Nantymoel & Bassaleg
Route includes the climb up the southern side of the Bwlch... ► Read more
September 13, 2018
NCN Route 47 & Resolven
The Epic: A test of endurance and an adventure of a lifetime... ► Read more
June 05, 2016
Neath Valley & Rhigos Mtn.
With only a map and a vague idea, this ride became a classic... ► Read more
August 05, 2020
Newport & Cardiff Loop
My ride down to Newport and then to our nations capital...
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June 22, 2021
Newport to Pontypool
A photo report documenting NCN Route 49 along the M&B Canal... ► Read more
August 11, 2015
Newport Wetlands Explore
Exploring the Gwent Levels for a future group ride... ► Read more
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Oct - Nov, 2023
Oakdale & Holly Bush Ramble
Sirhowy Valley is a special place in our hearts — we call it home... ► Read more
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May 28, 2018
Ogmore-by-the-Sea
I had my first glimpse under a full-moon... ► Read more
May 29, 2017
Parkinson's UK
& NGS Cycle Tour
A sponsored tour of unique gardens across the Vale of Glamorgan... ► Read more
September 05, 2014
Penpont Campout
One of the best cycle adventures to one of the best camp sites I've ever visited... ► Read more
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March 17, 2021
Pen-y-Fan Pond
& 14 Locks
Up some hills and down some valleys and around where we live... ► Read more
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March 22, 2021
Pontsticill & Trevethic Trail
Popular with anglers, families, walkers, and a cyclist... ► Read more
August 15, 2017
Pontypool Folly
& Roman Road
We went to this famous landmark and looked for the Roman road... ► Read more
August 22, 2017
The Punchbowl
Following Ivor's lead, the Kingfishers set off for the top of the Blorange on their next "Bike & Hike" adventure... ► Read more
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March 29, 2021
Raglan Ramble
The beginning stages of a route I'm designing that will travel up the M&B Canal then through the Vale of Usk... ► Read more
July 19, 2016
Remembering
55 for 55
My 3,000 mile cycling event for charity... ► Read more
March 30, 2020
Rhymney & Fochriw Loop
Two hidden gems high above Rhymney and Darran valleys... ► Read more
January 24, 2014
Rhymney Meadows
I discovered this lovely little spot above Bedwelty four years ago... ► Read more
July 2, 2018
Rhymney & Michaelston
Showcasing the valleys and what the brochures miss... ► Read more
June 21, 2017
Ride to the Sun
Dean Piper organised and lead our ride. Joined by Gwen Smith and Vimal Madhavan; the Solstice was beautiful... ► Read more
September 12, 2020
Senghenydd & Bassaleg Loop
I reflect on a little climb up a local mountain and into Afan Valley... ► Read more
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November 12, 2022
Sirhowy Country Park
I set out with my camera through one of my favourite parks... ► Read more
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October 14, 2021
St. Lythans & Tinkinswood
Two burial chambers worthy of a visit... ► Read more
August 20, 2014
St. Michael's Surprise
With loads of scouring and after a bit deliberation, we decided... ► Read more
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May 17, 2021
Sugarloaf Classic [explore]
Quiet roads and tranquil farms and a lazy ride in the country... ► Read more
July 1, 2018
Taff Trail: Part 1
Part 1 of 3; Brecon to Ponsticill. Eventually, I will cover the entire Taff Trail from Brecon to Cardiff Bay... ► Read more
June 13, 2012
Talybont Adventure
My first "Bike & Hike" adventure came as quite a surprise... ► Read more
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October 02, 2022
Talybont-on-Usk [explore]
An exploration for a future trip across Bannau Brecheiniog... ► Read more
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July 17, 2022
Three Castles Tour
Having visited these castles seperately, I saw them all in a single day... ► Read more
May 10, 2020
Three Little Climbs
New adventures in small packages roaming Sirhowy Valley... ► Read more
September 15, 2020
Three Valleys Bimble
Weaving up and down the valleys on an local adventure... ► Read more
November 01, 2017
To the Top of Manmoel
Following miserable weather, I made another "Bike & Hike" ride... ► Read more
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April 03, 2022
Trefil Quarry & Dyffryn Crawnon
Starts on another planet and ends back in another time... ► Read more
June 28, 2018
Twin Peaks: The Bwlch & Rhigos
Check out my day of riding across the Welsh Alps... ► Read more
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March 06, 2022
Upper Pontsticill & Taff Valley
My Taff Trail project continues with interesting discoveries... ► Read more
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November 16, 2021
Vale of Usk [explore]
It was a grey November day with exceptionally colourful trees... ► Read more
October 23, 2018
Wentwood Rewind
Fabulous weather, a new route, capped off with a pint by the river.... ► Read more
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April 16, 2021
Wilds of Wentwood
A new route through an ancient forest with loads of climbing... ► Read more
March 25, 2017
The Winding House
We shared a lovely ride and saw the "big wheel" in operation... ► Read more
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June 16, 2021
Wye Valley Greenway
A new walking and cycling route between Tintern and Chepstow... ► Read more
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May 30, 2022
Wye Valley Greenway v.2
Returning to cycle the Greenway from Chepstow to Tintern... ► Read more
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