BH Monday in Snowdonia

[patrick]

Left home early on BH Monday. Went west through Llangollen, Bala, Barmouth, Harlech, then west to Pwllheli, north to Carnarfon and then through Betwys Garmon, Beddgelert, Capel-Curig and back down the  A5 and home.

It stayed dry (mostly) and other than a bit of BH traffic we had a fab day out.

P




View from the Car Park at the top of the Afon Glaslyn Valley, under Snowdon



Car Park at the top of the Afon Glaslyn Valley -  Ice Cream stop



Barmouth Harbourside - Breakfast



Car Park at the top of the Afon Glaslyn Valley

[Lonewolf]

Patrick, you were obviously fortunate with the weather unlike us. What we wouldn't have given for clear skies and views like those.

[patrick]

It was a "do we..don't we" day. All set to go at 8 when the rain came on, so we hung on for half an hour, but once we set off there was a bit of drizzle in the 1st 20 miles but then was dry, but overcast all day.

P

[Lonewolf]

Perhaps we should have had you with us over the weekend as a lucky omen ;D

[patrick]

I wanted to come up to Swallow Falls but had arranged to do a ride without my 1400cc.

[mecki]

Well, I went to the Lake District via Hartside on Monday (Fish n' Chips in Windermere) and even though it drizzled a couple of times I stayed dry without having to put my rain gear on. Had to turn the heated grips on, though. 8)

[Lonewolf]

I wanted to come up to Swallow Falls but had arranged to do a ride without my 1400cc.

You would still have been welcome.  ;D

[patrick]

too many  hills in wales for pedal power.  bike ride was in a country park next to an airport.. very flat!

[rippers]

Patrick,
Intrigued by the lamp? by your top box. Can I ask, what bit of kit is it. Looks quite interesting and useful.
Rippers

[rippers]

Patrick,
I think I have sussed it. Is it kit for N.E.G?
In a past life I had dealings with them. Great bunch of lads.

[patrick]

Patrick,
I think I have sussed it. Is it kit for N.E.G?
In a past life I had dealings with them. Great bunch of lads.

Well sussed, it s  a telescopic pole mount ( that started life as an extendable   mop hanle!)  for a strobe beacon, and the bike also has strobes fitted under the mirrors and adjacent to the back light.

Just ended my 1st season with NEG and am thoroguhly enjoying it.

P

[rippers]

Patrick,
Good for you. I have loads of time for the volunteers on N.E.G.

[mecki]

Excuse my ignorance, but what is it good for?

[patrick]

I think he means good that I vounteer with the NEG.

[mecki]

I think he means good that I vounteer with the NEG.

No, that strange thing at the back of your bike!
What is it good for?
I can understand that you may be allowed to temporarily mount a flashing light on the back of a bike if it is officially used in a cycling event but that it would be illegal to have one mounted permanently even if you volunteer for the NEG.