Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

no worries. make sure you don't miss:

• pen y fan descent at 20k (known as the gap ride)
  
• moorland crossing at 50k
  
• claerddu bothy at 98k and the approach round the reservoir
  
• long section from 140k to machynlleth
  
• trail centre fun at 194k
  
• ride through the valleys around 240k
  
  

you should also know:

• Penrhos Isaf Bothy is now permanently closed, but the cute woodland toilet next to it is still open and there is good wilding camping right nearby
  
• Claerddu is open and a must-visit (permanently stocked with firewood and has a toilet and kitchen with running water!)