This was the first time most of us had ridden the 'mini basher' the way wrong round and it is just as hard! The weather was perfect, mostly overcast and it being David's ride we would stop at as many cafes as possible, so the first stop after McDonalds Britton Ferry was McDonalds Glyn-neath where a careful count was made to ensure we waited for all (11) at the first stop.

Colin was last up after a very jubilant Jan, Colin has been living the high life in Benidorm and was out of condition as the bike he was hoping to ride in Spain could not be located. Then a rapid descent to the Cardiff Arms cafe in Treorchy and a lateish lunch before our final ascent up the Bwlch (Len also climbed the Cimla). After another photo to ensure we were all present and correct we was off to Afan Argoed for a final cuppa.

It ended up as a distance of 49 miles with a total climb of 3800 ft. There is a good chance that Mike will lead a mountain basher proper a bit later on, a new route for some via Trecastle and the Black Mountain from Pontardawe, 4700ft in all and a very pretty ride. Colin has offered to lead a 100 mile ride, again the date to be decided. Watch the rides list.

Many thanks to Martin for this report.

Happy pedalling

Lew Spokes

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All present and correct (photo: John White)		So - who brought the picnic then? (photo: John White)
Life at the Top (photo: John White)		Ken, happy to be there John Cardy sneaking in shot again! (photo: John White)