Monday 8th August 2022 6:30pm

Starting from - Meet at the Tynant Inn Morganstown car park CF15 8LB, you can park on the Frordd Treforgan Road. CF15 8LB

This ride is limited to members of Cardiff Social Cycling group only

  • 12.1 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 3 hr

Organized by groups in the community, these rides are a great way to meet new people, explore your local area and to have fun riding your bike. You can find rides that are suitable for your level of experience and interests whilst enjoying being part of a social cycling community.

Starting point




Glamorgan
CF15 8LT

Ride summary 12.04 miles 1739 ft of climbing; very challenging by CSC standards
This is a very hilly route and there are steep sections off road and on road; hazards on this trip include Pot holes, manhole covers, some low grip surfaces, some busy roads, low grip off road sections, gravel, roots, rocks, slippery mud and some muddy puddles.
Attend at your own risk. We are riding as friends; normal social rules apply we’ll do are best to look after one another and we won’t leave anyone behind.
Starting from the Tynant Inn, our first test is riding on quiet roads to our next stretch of gravel through Coed Y Gedrys. Coming out onto the ‘Route Des Alpes’ heading towards Ifail Iasaf the road hits 28% for a short distance walking a few hundred meters is an option, long climb on road for 20 minutes. Passing through Ifail Iasaf we will then ascend the Garth from the North; ascending via a steep grassy path (about 30 minutes of climbing).
We stop for a selfie as the top of the Garth Tump; brave riders can descend the Tump at their own risk. We will then descend steeply & carefully down the Garth off-road towards Pentyrch tackling roots, rocks , loose surfaces and some steep sections using your off road skills .
Once we navigate through Pentyrch we venture off road where we will need to use our skills to navigate roots, rocks , loose surfaces and some steep sections. We then carefully descend steeply off road down to the Tynant inn.

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This is a very hilly route and there are steep sections off road and on road; hazards on this trip include Pot holes, manhole covers, some low grip surfaces, some busy roads, low grip off road sections, gravel, roots, rocks, slippery mud and some muddy puddles.

some busy roads, some quiet country lanes, off road gravel, muddy low friction off road tracks

none

Helmets, Glasses, Gloves, Jacket, spares and inner tube. Bring some bike lights it’s dark under the trees. Fuel up before riding, bring some food and water. All participants are expected to bring: • A bike in good working order with tyres pumped to the correct pressure. If in doubt, have it checked over by a local bike shop or qualified mechanic. • A cycle helmet • Carry at least a spare inner tube, pump and tyre levers.

We never leave anyone behind

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