I am looking at organising another great Welsh rideout across Sarn Helen with Jasext (as he is back to riding again) and would welcome any feedback as to whether it should be a two-day weekend, so that we could make a weekend away. This would make it worth the trip for those who are further afield.
It could be either later this year, or we could try and make it an annual event, and do it in Spring 2012. (not clashing with Lakelands of course!)
It could be a trail ride one day and a road ride the other day, or two different rideouts, one road, one offroad for the whole weekend, depending on numbers.
Or just a one-day event.
Here is a thread with videos and piccys from the last one...
http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=16558
The area is near and around Merthyr Tydfil, not too far from the Severn Bridge. There is a basic campsite nearby, but no showers, or another one which is more comfortable.
Stunning countryside abound, with some good road rideout potential for those who would prefer a more solid base to ride on.. For the offroad part, you will need some proper trail bike tyres like TKC or MT21.
Jasext is a very obliging fellow, knows the Sarn like the back of his hand, and offers to guide us XT660.Com members for FREE. (guided trail rides you normally have to pay large sums of money to go on, and maybe the guides are not as considerate as Jase either!) However, I am sure Jase will be well looked after by us all!
So, any input, ideas etc. or interest in coming along...post away!