The Real Ale Wobble provided my introduction to epic riding back in the early 2000s. It was wet, muddy, cold and exciting, with several hundred riders all making the most of the situation. For many years a similar route was used from Llanwrtyd Wells (the home of bog snorkelling and man vs horse) up to […]
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These photos are from the Devils Challenge MTB event organised by Red Kite Events in Llanwrtyd Wells as part of the alternative games. The long option was approximately 88km (48 miles) and took in some of the classic Ale Wobble route plus a tour round Crychan Forest. It was heavy going with approximately 2,400m of
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Monday 4th June This was a riding trip based around Llanwrtyd Wells in mid wales. It was held over the royal jubilee double bank holiday. On the Monday we followed a route invented by myself (Tom) to take in all the classic ale wobble sections and a few other bits too. I’d wanted to ride
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We’ve got three days spare over this double bank holiday weekend so we’re going riding in mid Wales. There’s loads to do in the area. Riding straight from the door in Llanwrty Wells offers the Dothie Valley, the Ale Wobble routes plus Crychan Forest. A short drive away is the Elan Valley and also the
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This is a one day non-competetive event at Crychan forest near Llanwrtyd Wells in mid Wales. >>Event website
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This was a Christmas ride at Crychan Forest organised by Red Kite Events (10% discount on guided rides and coaching for club members). The route started from Llanwrtyd Wells, home of the Ale Wobble. We did some other routes in the area on our MIOWEOW ride earlier in the year. We started out by riding
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The Real Ale Wobble is a two day mountain bike event in Llanwrtyd Wells in mid wales organised by Green Events. The 2011 Real Ale Wobble followed the same route as the 2010 event. This was slightly shorter than in previous years but used all of the best bits. Maps Real Ale Wobble route 2010/2011
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This was a three day trip to the Cambrian mountains in mid Wales. See also photos from new year 2011. MIOWEOW – Middle of Wales, End of the Week. We stayed at the Neuadd Arms in Llanwrtyd Wells. The town is famous for the events like bog snorkelling, organised by Green Events. Friday 23rd Sept
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Report and photos from 2010 Ale Wobble. This is a really fun ride event in mid Wales. It’s probably my favourite annual ride, and I’ve been on every one since 2001. The long route is about 30 miles of cross country with 3 beer stops along the way. It always ends with a big drinking
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