Off the beaten track (dam right it was lol)

[Rhosyn]

 Met up with XB9S today in Aberystwyth for a cuppa, we went up Rhyader way and watched the bike race come through.

Then went for another cuppa then headed off to the Elan Valley, fantastic views, then we ended up at Devils bridge for some food. Was asked by XB9S if I liked the off the beaten track sort of roads, and I assumed that those tracks were like the devil stair case, one track secluded places, oh how wrong I was  Dont ask me where this track was cause I don't particularly know where is was and definitely dont want to visit it again  It was more of a dirt track, should think it would have been difficult going along there on a tractor     Huge puddles galore, if it was clean water it would be something lol. Anyway we came to a patch of deep farm muck and XB9S had to come to the rescue and push me to make sure the bike got through. oh how exciting    Then we came to one huge puddle that was HUGE, noway we could have taken the bikes through, which we had to get to the other side to get to the gate out of there  so we ended up taking the bikes over a foot bridge  This place was near Nant Y Moch for any of you that would like to try it out. Devil Stair case is a doddle compared to it  I was so glad to get back to civilisation  Then I had a look at my poor bike 

And here's the idiot responsible for it  I told you Chris I'd put this one up 

Anyway I have learnt one thing from all this, I can definitely handle that bike  If it had fallen then I would not have been amused  it came close many times 
But all in all its been an experience and I've thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you Chris for building my confidence up even more  And my sexy Mr Gladius is shining once more 

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that's not much dirt on your bike 

have a chat with Jasext he'll take you down some better lanes 

one of my favourite puddles  cleans the bike before going home 



but sounds like you had a good day 

[Rhosyn]

that's not much dirt on your bike 

have a chat with Jasext he'll take you down some better lanes 

one of my favourite puddles  cleans the bike before going home 



but sounds like you had a good day 

Perhaps I should have tried that last puddle instead of the foot bridge, it might have washed the bike for me 
And yes I've had a fantastic day 

[jasext]

that's not much dirt on your bike 

have a chat with Jasext he'll take you down some better lanes 

one of my favourite puddles  cleans the bike before going home 



but sounds like you had a good day 

 

Nothing like getting down and dirty ,nice report 

[Rhosyn]

I dont like seeing my bike that dirty    makes me    great pleasure in washing it and seeing it all shiny after 

[XB9S]

As Rhosyn said we had a fab day,this lady knows  how to handle a bike and has an abudance of girl power no doubt there.

What is a man to do eh when a lady makes a request ,i duly obliged with the off the beaten track suggestion.

But it does Seem my internal internal Tom Tom requires a bit of tweaking  as the route was somewhat out synch this time.
The sense of direction was spot on though and we eventually got back on track.

Had a great day and great company and brilliant to see Tour of Britain going through Cross Gates.


That puddle you have there Red  was nothing compared to what we crossed today and that was on road bikes.  

Mid Wales BikeTouring Guide for hire.
Experience a wide variety of roads,fast ,furious and dirty.

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That puddle you have there Red  was nothing compared to what we crossed today and that was on road bikes.   well done for doing the puddles on road bikes

Mid Wales BikeTouring Guide for hire.
Experience a wide variety of roads,fast ,furious and dirty. with an advert like that your going to be busy 

[Rhosyn]

Yes Chris your internal TomTom can definately do with some tweaking    But you did get me through there safely and the bike stayed upright so thats the main thing 

Looking forward to the next off the beaten track "NOT"  I will know better next time 

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Yes Chris your internal TomTom can definately do with some tweaking    But you did get me through there safely and the bike stayed upright so thats the main thing 

Looking forward to the next off the beaten track "NOT"  I will know better next time 

it's an adventure 

[Rhosyn]

Yes Chris your internal TomTom can definately do with some tweaking    But you did get me through there safely and the bike stayed upright so thats the main thing 

Looking forward to the next off the beaten track "NOT"  I will know better next time 

it's an adventure 

Yes that was one hell of an adventure 

[lamble]

Hey Rose, if you think Devil's Staircase is a doddle, then you should have tried to walk up it taking photographs like I did today. I now have calf muscles that throb more than a Harley at traffic lights.

Then this bloke with a ruck sack sprinted passed me on his way up... bastid!

[XB9S]

it's an adventure 

It's the name of the game,
Always nice to ride on the roads and have a cuppa here and there,but at times we need to get out of the norm and see where it takes us.
Them days always stick out and we had a such a laugh,i thought she was going to  many times 

But you were fab Rhosyn and as you said the experience will help.
You could do the Staircase,on just the back wheel, no problem.

[red]

it's an adventure 

It's the name of the game,
Always nice to ride on the roads and have a cuppa here and there,but at times we need to get out of the norm and see where it takes us.
Them days always stick out and we had a such a laugh,i thought she was going to  many times 

But you were fab Rhosyn and as you said the experience will help.
You could do the Staircase,on just the back wheel, no problem.

  go Rhosyn go 

[Rhosyn]

Hey Rose, if you think Devil's Staircase is a doddle, then you should have tried to walk up it taking photographs like I did today. I now have calf muscles that throb more than a Harley at traffic lights.

Then this bloke with a ruck sack sprinted passed me on his way up... bastid!

  I hope you whizzed passed him later on the bike and pushed him over 

[ohmistagee]

Oh she can ride a bike alright! Glad you both had a great day,hope the BT man arrived Rhosyn.