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Easter at Afan

Post author:Steffan James
Post published:April 21, 2019
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Hilda-May Latham is leading a ride at the Afan trail centre on Easter Sunday. We will leave the visitor centre at 10am to do the Y Wal trail. The trail…

Ladies Y Wal Ride

Post author:Rafe
Post published:November 4, 2017
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This trail traverses the north side of the Afan Valley on singletrack, promising great views of the valley and coastline. It offers a wide range of climbs and descents. You can also…

You’re Afan a laugh – Ride Report

Post author:Rafe
Post published:December 2, 2014
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Chris Hopkinson writes: At 6.15 on Saturday morning I was lying in bed staring at the ceiling. I'd hardly slept a wink due to a trapped nerve in my…

Ride Report: Penhyddiots

Post author:Steffan James
Post published:February 16, 2014
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Words by Chris Hopkinson - Photos by Tom Stickland and Gary Palmer nd it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the…

Penhyddiots

Post author:Steffan James
Post published:February 16, 2014
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A long time ago in a forest far, far away, our mountain biking forefathers told tales of a mythical trail. A trail so perfectly sculpted and feature-packed it drove…

Club ride: Afan W2 (White’s Level + The Wall)

Post author:Rafe
Post published:February 16, 2013
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W2 is the White's Level trail plus the Wall (sometimes known as WW2 so bring your camo kit and rifles). That's two trails for the price of one. See out…

Ride report: Afan Whites Level – 6th Jan 2013

Post author:Rafe
Post published:January 6, 2013
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This was a last minute trip to Afan to check out the modified Wall trail and to visit the new skills park. See the photos from our last trip there…

Ride report: Afan W2 Sun 4th Dec 2011

Post author:Rafe
Post published:December 6, 2011
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See our ride report from Jan 2011 plus our Afan trail guide. Maps: OS, GPX, mapmyride By Tim Norris I am new to this and I am not fit! So…

Club ride: Afan W2 (White’s Level + The Wall)

Post author:Rafe
Post published:December 4, 2011
Post category:Events / MBSwindon Event
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W2 is the White's Level trail plus the Wall (sometimes known as WW2 so bring your camo kit and rifles). That's two trails for the price of one. See out…

Club ride: Afan WW2

Post author:Rafe
Post published:January 16, 2011
Post category:Events / MBSwindon Event
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Afan is a great trail centre near Port Talbot in South Wales - just over 2hrs drive from Swindon... but well worth it. Last time we were there we did…