off roading in wales

[welshlad25]

ne one now ne places to got off roading in south wales near .port talbot ,swansea areas thanks

[silky666]

what does 'ne' mean ?
____________________
There's nothing that shouts "Poor Workmanship" more than wrinkles in the Gaffa tape.

Gaffa tape is like "the force" - it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

[Tonka]

It's text speak for 'any' - saves a whole letter and confuses anyone who's no longer a yoof!!
____________________
'The core of a man's spirit comes from new experiences'
Suzuki SV650S (Clean); Yamaha XT250 Serow (Dirty)

[Ste]

Strata Florida

[Tonka]

Blimey Ste

Just googled that and found this.

Now I was going to wear goggles with my spangly new off road helmet but I'm off to find my snorkel and mask instead
____________________
'The core of a man's spirit comes from new experiences'
Suzuki SV650S (Clean); Yamaha XT250 Serow (Dirty)

[ben_wheely]

Yeah ste, i rode strata florida march this year, and got very wet. Also dont forget the gap road, and sarn helen (although there are some stories that sarn helen is not legal anymore )

Was one of best weekends offroading

Heres a mate going through the last deep puddle of strata :

https://img65.imageshack.us/img65/2980/strata.jpg
____________________
Rides: '05 Yammy WR290-F

[Tonka]

Well, it was always in the back of my off-roading head (thread ressurection) and last weekend I 'did' the Gap Road and Sarn Helen!! Didn't make the Strata Florida as we stayed in Brecon, but I can save that for a less rainy weekend.

Absolutely awesome is all I can say! The terrain is tricky, the lanes are really long and I cannot believe that I made it and came back alive, undamaged and with the bike in one piece too! I'm afraid that the thread will be 'useless without pics' as I didn't have the chance to take any - pouring with rain and I was in no state to stop and take any anyway!

Off there again in April, so I get to have another bash (not Gap Road as closed by then)!!

Anyone else been, recommend any other lanes in and around the area?
____________________
'The core of a man's spirit comes from new experiences'
Suzuki SV650S (Clean); Yamaha XT250 Serow (Dirty)

[ben_wheely]

I'm going again in 3 weeks time, can't wait

Not sure about other lanes, as i really didn't have a clue where i was. Just follow the leader ...

You forgot to mention the best part about the lanes in wales .... no ruts
____________________
Rides: '05 Yammy WR290-F

[Tonka]

[ben_wheely]

Ah ok.

[Tonka]

Had another awesome trip - 3 days in total. First day Sarn Helen and around the Brecon area repeating some of the lanes we had done last time. Second day up to Rhayader, Strata Florida and Dam and third day was a half day and the 'Big Hill' - I dipped out of riding this one and became official photographer

We certainly had a large window of good weather prior to tackling the Strata Florida with weeks of fine weather. It rained a bit on the final morning, but on the whole it helped a bit, as it was pretty dusty on the first two days!

The Gang:
https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0031.jpg

Strata Florida:
https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0034.jpg

Around to the Dam:
https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0041.jpg

The Big Hill:
https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0053-1.jpg

https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0061-1.jpg

https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_IMGP0076-1.jpg
____________________
'The core of a man's spirit comes from new experiences'
Suzuki SV650S (Clean); Yamaha XT250 Serow (Dirty)