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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 16:41:58 GMT
What a great days riding and according to "My Tracks" on my phone it was 23.5 miles, 5970 feet if elevation gain and 6 hours riding!!!  4 others decided to join me on this toughie of a ride which covered tracks between Moel Arthur and over to the other side of Moel Ethinen with a few cheeky paths thrown in here and there. From bone dry trails to thick mud baths of tracks, grass, fireroads, rooty and rocky tracks the route has it all and at times was bloody hard work, but well worth the effort for the stunning views on offer and the cup of coffee at Moel Famau. I'll post up the photos later tonight, thanks to Trailtrash, Rupert, Sally and Sandi for coming along.    |
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Post by monterosa on Apr 15, 2012 16:49:51 GMT
What a great days riding and according to "My Tracks" on my phone it was 23.5 miles, 5970 feet if elevation gain and 6 hours riding!!! I will put the stats up later on. ...I think I'd still be up there  . |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 17:18:22 GMT
What a great days riding and according to "My Tracks" on my phone it was 23.5 miles, 5970 feet if elevation gain and 6 hours riding!!! I will put the stats up later on. ...I think I'd still be up there . I worked the route out at about 3000 feet Elevation when I was planning it out, so maybe the phone app counted the ups and downs together! Whatever, I'll go with 5970 feet of Elevation as it sounds impressive!! ;D |
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Post by thistle on Apr 15, 2012 17:33:53 GMT
I worked the route out at about 3000 feet Elevation when I was planning it out, so maybe the phone app counted the ups and downs together! If it's worked it out off the GPS (rather than a barometer) then it's likely to be a bit over the top  Export the GPX (without the altitude) and load it into bikehike or memory map and it should give you a better measurement ;D That route looks like more than 23 miles though... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 17:39:27 GMT
I worked the route out at about 3000 feet Elevation when I was planning it out, so maybe the phone app counted the ups and downs together! If it's worked it out off the GPS (rather than a barometer) then it's likely to be a bit over the top Export the GPX (without the altitude) and load it into bikehike or memory map and it should give you a better measurement ;D That route looks like more than 23 miles though... Yeap, I did the route on bikehike when planning it and it did come out at 3000 feet. |
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Post by bird on Apr 15, 2012 17:46:29 GMT
Ah Gus I'm gutted I missed this. All packed up but tyre flat as a pancake. Ended up doing an hour road ride and then gardening. What is the world coming to. Glad you had a good one how ever far you climbed.
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Post by Sandi on Apr 15, 2012 18:18:11 GMT
Well i'm pooped after that! Great route Gus put together. Lot's of laughs along the way and sun shining most of the day  Plenty of walkers, horse riders, and bikes out today enjoying this fine weather.The sheep track back to Moel Arthur was nice n dry for a change, but the clwyds being what they are, we still found plenty of mud. Thanks all for a top day. Sue......missed you today, but at least you got out on the bike |
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Post by sally on Apr 15, 2012 18:41:52 GMT
Enjoyed that ride today- although it was FREEZING!!! A really nice route . Lots of fun and sliding around in the mud! Totally shattered now, thanks Gus for another top day out |
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Post by Trailrash on Apr 15, 2012 18:43:16 GMT
Right! Fed, watered and showered after a (I think) pretty tough route but as said by "Gus the Clwyd Goat" it had it all. Really enjoyed that with top company and NO punctures! Pretty knackered too but feeling quite satisfied knowing we all managed it with or without wind I'll put my pics on as soon as I can be bothered to get off the couch and switch the puter on. No promises on the video footage though  |
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Post by jon_2_flats on Apr 15, 2012 19:04:37 GMT
sounds like a great/tiring day!!!! with ALOT of climbing  bring on the pics |
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Post by Sandi on Apr 15, 2012 19:36:45 GMT
Pretty knackered too but feeling quite satisfied knowing we all managed it with or without wind I was suffering after eating that banana, then climbing vomit hill  ....still rumbling now....Chris might want to sleep in the spare room tonight  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 19:58:22 GMT
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Post by Branwen on Apr 15, 2012 20:18:49 GMT
That is a cool T shirt Sandi Looks like a fantastic day and brilliant pictures as always Gus! That seems to be rather awesome biking terrain there glad you all had a great day |
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Post by BenKMV on Apr 15, 2012 20:35:25 GMT
Great photos Gus, looks like everybody had a great day. :)Quite a cold wind today, i was on the roadie  and called to see Gwyn.Rupert, what happened to your beauty sleep. |
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Post by fugazi on Apr 15, 2012 20:37:32 GMT
Great pics ..Looks like I missed a classic ride here by the look of it  .. Great scenery + desents. No punctures either  Unbelievable. .. Have you all converted to tubeless?? |
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bring on the pics 
....still rumbling now....Chris might want to sleep in the spare room tonight 
.. Great scenery + desents. No punctures either 
Unbelievable.