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LankyRik went for a bike ride
August 25, 2025
Out before the weather changes
Finally got all the glass out of my back wheel, still need a new tyre though.
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LankyRik went cycling
August 20, 2025
Day3 bikepacking, Tal-y-bont to Bangor train station
Stuck to the roads a bit more today, after yesterday's difficulties. It made for a lot more comfortable ride, but less pics.
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LankyRik went gravel riding
August 19, 2025
Day2, bikepacking to the caravan in Tal-y-bont
Wow Komoot, you really stuffed me over in places there! Gravel tracks, great, sheep tracks, not so great! Up hill, hard, down hills Dangerous!
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LankyRik went gravel riding
August 18, 2025
1st day of first ever bikepacking.
Why did no-one tell me Wales had hills? lol. Mostly enjoyable cycling, some really tricky gravel sections, and I had to walk up some 15%ers. All that gear is HEAVY!
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LankyRik went for a bike ride
August 16, 2025
Taking the bikepacking gear on a shake down
Nothing fell off, so, success? Roll on my 1st overnight adventure!
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LankyRik went cycling
August 10, 2025
SWAN CTC ride to Chester
Great ride, beautiful weather. Awesome!
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LankyRik went cycling
August 7, 2025
After work ride to Spike Island
I got an early-ish dart, so made the most of the weather!
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LankyRik went for a bike ride
July 24, 2025
Out after work
Finally got an early dart with decent weather. Usual route, pushed too hard as usual lol.
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LankyRik went cycling
July 13, 2025
SWAN CTC ride to Brereton Heath
HOT HOT HOT! Plenty of water/electrolytes, lots of factor 50! Nice and not too hilly, just what you need on a day like today. Very enjoyable!
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LankyRik went cycling
July 9, 2025
Another loop!
Using the early dart from work to spin my legs in the sun.
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LankyRik went cycling
June 29, 2025
SWAN CTC ride to Whitegate
Muggy and warm, but nice to be out, Great route
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August 19, 2025
I've never done bike packing but have been very envious of some of the posts on this site. It must be quite daunting on the first one. Good luck, and keep posting your experiences on this trip.