LFGSS Bikepacking Weekend 3: Dec 1st/2nd, South Wales

List time!

Yes

1. platypus
   
2. TvH
   
3. Yakut
   
4. pit
   
   

Maybe

1. giofox
   
2. essdi +1
   
3. cgg
   
4. spotter
   

You can always use even if I don't come

thanks dude

I have finished the first draft of the routes. Got some exciting stuff in here.
In RWGPS you will miss most of the interesting features, so upload them here and check on OS maps!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28909717

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28909718

Looks nice!

(Currently negotiating the weekend away with the gf)

My gf & I are both keen for this please - we've camped a fair bit, and cycle toured with luggage, but not properly combined the two into a bikepack/overnighter, so looking forward to it. Food etc - bring a stove and dry food? The bothy looks like it's next to a stream?

food - bring a stove, pot, and whatever food you like to eat
bothy is next to a good water source, yes.

please pack as light as possible. you will be on MTBs? the route will be rather challenging if not

Surly straggler with Nanos?

I think you'll want some knobblier, bigger tires, but...
...look at the picture in the first post in the thread, that's taken up near the bothy.
...and this video
- we'll do much of this trail on day 1.
if you're confident on your bike and have the skills to ride this stuff at a decent pace, you'll be fine.
just don't want to hang around loads on the technical descents etc.

This is mudness! I'm putting front suspension on!

good move.
the gap ride around the brecon beacons, in the video above, is one of the really iconic UK MTB trails. very much looking forward to it.

That looks doable, not at that speed though..

understood.
most of us will be on hardtails with 2.4 tires, me on nobby nics for example.
I leave it to you to decide!

If you ever fancy staying at the bothy up Cadair Idris, I might have to join you for that one.

I was there a few weeks ago! had a lovely scramble up the north face of Tryfan.
would love to do an MTB trip around there, but getting there on public transport is impossible :(

Wouldn't want to slow you down guys (if it's any muddier than the video I would be completely useless), I think I will pass this one and join the next one that is more suitable for my gear..

Yep, both on hardtails. We have seat packs, bar bag for me and maybe a frame bag. Considering a rear rack, not for panniers but to strap compact sleeping bags/mats (i.e. little weight but some bulk) to the top platform.
Thermals and hat for sleeping!

Llanberis is reachable by public transport. I walked from there to tryfan in less than a day. I'm sure it wouldn't take long on bikes.

sounds good, so long as you are experienced with the kit.
rack maybe not a good idea unless it is very light and will not rattle loose.

great. will pencil it in for april 2019!

Sweet! Time to get a full sus.

Very nice. Machynlleth is the train station for this hotel.

Two and a half weeks to go bump.
If anyone has thoughts on the routes I'm all ears. I might shorten Day 2 to make things a bit more chill.
Also please let me know more if you are in/out.

out, final decision.

In +1 please, can meet at Merthyr Tydfil station. Will PM my phone number.