Post by summittoppler on May 24, 2015 7:57:03 GMT
As the forecast on Friday was looking sweet with a nice bit of high pressure over us I thought I'd get my annual trip up to the tops. Andy from work joined me for a very tough 20 miler which I rode with Rupert a couple of years back. The MBNW top attracted a bit of attention too, so fingers crossed a few new members may arrive.
A sweaty climb to the summit of Drum, with no dabs may I add
Although I did feel like death by the top. After watching the cloud do its best to smoother us we made the calf burning ascent up to the plateau at Carnedd Uchaf. From there we headed to Carnedd Llewellyn 3491ft which brought the stunning 360degree view of this amazing area. Then it was off piste through the tussocky grass down to Cwm Eigiau where I pointed out the remains of a plane wreck, Bristol Blenheim which crashed in 1940. More info here: www.peakdistrictaircrashes.co.uk/pages/wales/walesl9039.htm
Wed descended the main track from Cwm Eigiau and it was at this point my new chain decided it was time to break free!! After some faffing and a good chat with some mtbers from the Peak District who were on a mega route we headed off again.
Some pics:
A sweaty climb to the summit of Drum, with no dabs may I add
Although I did feel like death by the top. After watching the cloud do its best to smoother us we made the calf burning ascent up to the plateau at Carnedd Uchaf. From there we headed to Carnedd Llewellyn 3491ft which brought the stunning 360degree view of this amazing area. Then it was off piste through the tussocky grass down to Cwm Eigiau where I pointed out the remains of a plane wreck, Bristol Blenheim which crashed in 1940. More info here: www.peakdistrictaircrashes.co.uk/pages/wales/walesl9039.htmWed descended the main track from Cwm Eigiau and it was at this point my new chain decided it was time to break free!! After some faffing and a good chat with some mtbers from the Peak District who were on a mega route we headed off again.
Some pics:
