The Welsh Tourism Board funded purpose -built trails in 5 foresrty centers.
First stop, Heathrow airport. We were the guys with all the boxes.
Sharon, our tour operator, meet us with a "Cherrio, lads".
You want all this stuff in 2 vans?
Sharon invited us back for next summer's trip to Scotland. Any takers?
the Crew.
Javier
Watch that rock.
We all wanted that little house
There went another tooth filling.
This is the B group.
This was such fun.
Our first 2 nights were in Neath, at the Green Lantern Farm.
Our Gwesty Bach Guest House was built in the early 1800s.
Watch your step, first door on the right.
Our trusty steeds were lined up and ready to go.
Since it didn't get dark until 10:30, Robert had time to make friends.
After dinner we gathered outside to take in the scenery.
A proper English breakfast was served in this quaint dining room.
On site was the T-Bones restaurant. The rack of lamb was to die for.
This is a working equestrain center offering training and rental.
Looks easier to ride than a bike.
Last time our bikes will be this clean. Let's do the photo thing.
It's pretty easy so far...
Our guides said there would be rocks.
They forgot the 'Wet' rocks part.
Amelia takes time for a bike wash.
Vic contemplates his line over the rocks.
And so it goes, down... down... down.
Wes decides to slide a little farther back behind the saddle.
The girls are ready to roll.
Tina playing go fast.
Don't look left.
The first of 12000 switchbacks we encountered during the week.
Yesterday's Afan ascents were mostly 2-track. Today it is single-track.
Couldn't they have made this a little wider?
Paul wants to look left at the view, but wisely does not.
Down is good. Steep down with rocks is questionable.
Mike bombs the final downhill.
Time for lunch before heading back.
We ventured into the seaport of Swansea for dinner.
Marty and Amelia enjoy the view from this overlook.
Amelia & Marty
Linda and Terry let it go.
Nant Yr Arian Forest, 40km, 1000 meters of climbing. This is the top.
Vic & Brian enjoy an easy climb.
Love the scienry.
Several of the locals come out to watch the bike parade.
