This is only a sample itinerary and can change at any given date, we are always working to improve the trips and alterations are common to improve and adapt.
Day 1 – Cardiff
We’ll meet at our hotel early afternoon and get bikes etc ready for the start. If time allows, we’ll take a short spin down to the beach to dip our toes, saving us time and energy for Day 2.
Day 2 – Cardiff to Brecon (88km)
After dipping our toes in the waters of Cardiff bay we’ll make a hasty exit from the city and follow theTaff Trail north to the Brecon Beacons, where the real action starts. A big climb takes over the legendary ‘Gap’ and a huge descent drops us into Brecon for the night.
Day 3 – Brecon to Rhayader – (58km)
Today we cross ground that sees few tyre tracks, but the does little to detract from the amazing scenery with views north to the Cambrian Mountains and south, back to the northern slopes of the hills we crossed yesterday. We pass through Builth Wells and then follow the banks of the River Wye north to Rhayader
Day 4 – Rhayader to Machynlleth (60km)
We continue north, leaving Rhayder and the Elan Valley and riding on through Llangurig and into the Hafren Forest, basically following the line of the Trans Cambrian route. Next up is a crossing of the spine of the Cambrian Mountains and a huge descent from Foel Fadian – one of the highest points of the route and an amazing viewpoint – down to Machynlleth.
Day 5 – Machynlleth to Dolgellau (50km)
The route swings west today, entering the Snowdonia National Park and climbing over the shoulder of the remote Mynydd Tarrenau – Snowdonia’s southernmost massif. We then hurdle the western end of Cadair Idris, with amazing views up the coast, before dropping to our beds for the night in Dolgellau.
Day 6 – Dolgellau to Capel Curig (64km)
We spend the whole day in Snowdonia today and we also get a chance to spend some time on Sarn Helen – the remnants of a Roman Road that once crossed Wales. We also get to play in Coed y Brenin, where we can show you a few of our favourite sections of singletrack.
Not too much though, it’s a long way to Capel Curig and there are a few more hills to get over yet. Our final section slips sweetly past the dramatic peak of Moel Siabod before descending via the Capel Chapel descent to the village for the night.
Day 7 – Capel Curig to Conwy (54km)
This is a classic day that starts with some singletrack fun in the Gwydyr Forest (home of the Marin Trail). We then leave the forest behind and work our way north, closely following the Conwy Valley before climbing over the spectacular Conwy Mountain for some amazing sea views.
All that’s left now is to descend sweetly to the coast and dip those toes again before enjoying an ice cream on the seafront.
Day 8 – Conway to Cardiff
A chance to rest those tired legs as we bus you comfortably back to Cardiff