The Bwlch mountain is always a favourite ride as its very similar to an alpine type road climb. Its long about 5 km and a few hairpins with and average gradient of about 7 or 8%.
When the weather is right the views are stunning and these next 3 pictures were taken while riding.
Dave in red, talks with his hands which when riding a bike is not good, and this time he lost concentration and took a tumble. So here he is getting some first aid.
A couple of views from the top, with the inevitable sheep.
These sheep being, Welsh Valleys sheep, will eat virtually anything and I've seen tourists giving them a ham sandwich , which soon disappeared.
The ride down the other side of the Bwlch is a really fast descent so no hand held pictures of that, but soon we were on a cycle path which was once an old railway line.
It was late afternoon when we stopped for a bite and what started out as just a slice of pie ended up being a full sized meal as the cafe owner off loaded the remains of his lunch menu on us rather than waste it. Luckily there were no long hard climbs afterwards.
Another good day out on the bike.
The full route "Bwlch reccy ride" is on the Strava panel.
Hmmm... those climbs look like hard work Dave, but the views! It really is a different looking world when you get high up isn't it.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't fancy riding that route in less hospitable weather mind, bet it can get pretty wild up there at times.
We did a similar climb a few winters ago Mick and one young lad who didn't have the appropriate clothing really suffered. We had to put him on the train to get home as he was on the verge of hypothermia.
DeleteAmazing views on your ride route...I bet it was quite a hard pedal to get up there...Love the sheep can't believe they are omnivores! I see Mashed, Gravy, Peas, and Carrots on those plates --good food! Hope that wound is healed up!!
ReplyDeleteIts just a case of grinding your way up Sandra. Yes it was good food but too much of it. Went riding with Dave today and he's all ok.
DeleteAnother good ride, great views, good company and enough food to feed the le Tour!
ReplyDeleteAlways good fun on a bike ride Mr A, no matter how old we are. Far too much food.
DeleteWhat beautiful views! It was well worth the "exercise" you got.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Kathy the exercise earns you the views.
ReplyDeleteOuch! I'm glad you "man up" and didn't cry. HaHa. I talk with my hands too. Get's me in trouble too....but not on a bike.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, and finally get a good look at your handsome face.
Wanda, sorry to "disappoint" you but that was my friend also called Dave. I was the one taking the photo.
ReplyDeleteWell, maybe we need a close up of you. HaHa. I'm sure there Daves..We have several Michaels around here. My bad. haHa
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