Im also over that area most weekends, I know quite lot of people from the area to so im in no way "making it up" either. Its common knowledge the area around Cwmcarn is rough and there have been plenty of bike thefts from people I know or know of..
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Some of my family live in that general area and I can vouch for Crankbro when he says it's rough - cos it is!
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wow you guys are really filling me up with confidence when I go there in a few weeks time 
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Is there at least some good biking/fun to be had up at Cwmcarn?
.Is there at least some good biking/fun to be had up at Cwmcarn?
Nice pic
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Each to their own. Saw loads of people out in France with no gloves and a few of the local kids on "my hill" do it during summer.
Personally wouldnt be able to do it as my hands get too sweaty and will slip off the grip!
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Only just remembered I've not actually posted a pic of my bike on here before 
Malt 4 with Reba Teams, Mavic 717, SLX kit.
Also been improving my fitness with this,
It wasn't fun with this tyre on so I've now got a proper TT one.
Malt 4 with Reba Teams, Mavic 717, SLX kit.
Also been improving my fitness with this,
It wasn't fun with this tyre on so I've now got a proper TT one.
Video of the race at my local this weekend past
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/127093/
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/127093/
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wow you guys are really filling me up with confidence when I go there in a few weeks time
Is there at least some good biking/fun to be had up at Cwmcarn?
You'll be fine just don't leave your bike unattended.
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Also been improving my fitness with this,
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I've got a Cycle Ops trainer. I use it in winter whilst watching TV!
No but will be at the next one I reckon. Got my training sorted now and getting back into the swing of it - fitness being my excuse for not racing this last race.
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I've been using the training dvd that came with it, I've also now bought a cateye Strada Candance computer so I know whats going on.
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Anyone have any opinions of Brechfa? Im going on Sunday.
Oh my days, i went there couple of months back. Done the Black and the Red run. Some amazing parts on both routes, however i found the Black run lacking in some places, dont get me wrong some parts are really really good, but other parts are long drawn out and flat!
You wont be disapointed though! Definately one of my favourite trail centres ive ridden! Hope you have fun
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I think thats the general rule for a vast majority of Black runs, they're fun (and sometime scary if i'm honest ) but very drawn out and hard - which is fine if you like that kinda thing - but I almost always prefer the Red run at any mountain biking place because they are both challenging and fun without the arduousness inbetween 
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) but very drawn out and hard - which is fine if you like that kinda thing - but I almost always prefer the Red run at any mountain biking place because they are both challenging and fun without the arduousness inbetween .- Status