Crm's on the Sarn Helen. Day 2.

Post by **Gwyn** » 05 Aug 2007, 10:59

Well, not really on the Sarn Helen. But a continuation of a weekends riding with a couple of mates off the Crm site.
Slider, Mickstoy and myself set off around 11am, after a fantastic breakfast, of a northern delicacey of oatcakes filled with sauasage, bacon and cheese. Bloody lovely
The first lane, just above Port Talbot, and heading over towards Bryn. Quite an easy run, about 2 miles long, with the first half forestry road, and the second half rutted and grassy.
Then about 2 miles of tarmac to the next lane, which takes you from Bryn to Pontrhydyfen. Another relativley easy lane, that starts with hardpack, then goes to a twin rutted section with water running down it. Back onto hardpack for about 200yds, and then drop down through a bit of forestry for a mile, to join the tarmac at Pontrhydyfen.

Slider on the Pontrhydyfen lane.......................

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And Mickstoy.......................

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Mickstoy and Slider having a break..................

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A few pics of the same lane.......................

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Then onto the next lane, which takes you from Cwmavon, over towards Cimla. Again, starts easy, and then gets a bit rocky and marbley, but not a problem. All uphill, and about 1 1/2 miles long. Quite a bit of tarmac to the next lane, which starts at Tonmawr, and heads over to Tonna. A lovely lane, about 3-4 miles long, with a mix of hardpack, a small river crossing, a bit of greasy clay, and grassy moorland. We then did all the lanes in reverse order, and got back to my house for a bit of a buffet, before Slider and Mickstoy headed home to Stoke on Trent. All in all, a great weekends riding, with great company.
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slider · Post by **slider** » 05 Aug 2007, 17:42

here are a few more photies from the weekend,wicked couple of days and a great bunch of lads,cant wait for the return leg up our way

purple rooster · Post by **purple rooster** » 06 Aug 2007, 16:40

looks like y'all had a good un, whose dinged rim is that?

mickstoy · Post by **mickstoy** » 06 Aug 2007, 16:47

ayup mate
top weekend mate shame you couldnt make it that one was steves but mine took a battering aswell! damn rocks

purple rooster · Post by **purple rooster** » 06 Aug 2007, 16:50

yeh i was already booked, went to the rock n blues bike do "but of cause i was very, very drunk" got the tickets ages ago or i would have been there

You getting ready for the hafren then?

mickstoy · Post by **mickstoy** » 06 Aug 2007, 16:59

not me mate sliders doin it though think i may be pitbitchin again but not sure yet, you ridin?

purple rooster · Post by **purple rooster** » 06 Aug 2007, 17:02

too right, hopefully bringin four others as well (hiring a big van) how come y, not doing it?

slider · Post by **slider** » 07 Aug 2007, 06:27

ayup roost,yes i went to wales and got a battered rim,ooo err missus.you missed a good weekend mate,decent riding and mint company.the dates for the return leg are under review to allow cupid to come up,i'll let you know as soon as we have it all confirmed mate.

purple rooster · Post by **purple rooster** » 07 Aug 2007, 13:37

cheers yoth just let me know, could bring a top guide too if he's available, honest hes the stig o the peaks

Post by **knackeredMk1** » 07 Aug 2007, 14:00

I'm so jealous

Maybe next year!?

slider · Post by **slider** » 08 Aug 2007, 01:32

just drop us a line,when the chariot is ready knackered

mickstoy · Post by **mickstoy** » 08 Aug 2007, 09:05

[b]knackeredMk1 :[/b]
> I'm so jealous

>
> Maybe next year!?
with all the work going into your bike we will have to go infront and clear the rocks away just incase one catches you out

Post by **knackeredMk1** » 15 Aug 2007, 18:07

If it gets bashed, it gets bashed......................

I can't see the reasoning behind keeping bikes and cars wrapped in cotton wool. When I occasionally go to a show I usually leave feeling really disapointed at all the machines that should be driven.

Exception - Went round Brooklands a few years ago and got to passenger a 1930s Bugatti (2 seater open. I think it was a T50) around the banking and up the hill. Honestly - the tears were running down my face.

Post by **Gwyn** » 15 Aug 2007, 19:06

[b]knackeredMk1 :[/b]
> If it gets bashed, it gets bashed......................
>
> I can't see the reasoning behind keeping bikes and cars wrapped in cotton wool.
> When I occasionally go to a show I usually leave feeling really disapointed
> at all the machines that should be driven.
>
> Exception - Went round Brooklands a few years ago and got to passenger a 1930s
> Bugatti (2 seater open. I think it was a T50) around the banking and up the
> hill. Honestly - the tears were running down my face.

Was it the wind or had you filled your kecks

slider · Post by **slider** » 16 Aug 2007, 08:17

[b]Gwyn :[/b]
> Was it the wind or had you filled your kecks

theres always one(alright 3 or 4 normally)