Bikepacking Missions: 255 Mile Welsh Cake Raid 

Hereford for a can of Cider …

@@iancollins6104 that might make for a more relaxing return! Thanks.

I did it, one of the toughest races I ve done as 26% climbs and gnarly off-road sections .Timed sectors, some hike a bike up rocky climbs. Mentally and physically tough, easier on a mtb but gravel bike faster on the road sections.Being a racer, it was funny to see loads of people stopped at cafes ☕️ 🍰. Friday night stage about 13 miles with killer hill straight off the start. Saturday, 60 mile and 85 mile gravel race with killer climb sector 1 straight after control car section ended .

@@lydiagould3090 wow that's a big weekend! Sounds like you smashed it, was the weather okay?

Sort of considering it was North Wales.Wet n cold for the night race

Haha thanks. But it is now Monday... to many hours on the bike by any chance?

@@CycleXplorer I am struggling to become bobulated

Thank you. Wales is an amazing place to cycle - lots of challenging roads and stunning views. Just a little rainy! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌧️

Yeah I saw some in Tesco this week... Scotland would be good but may be more than 1 night away 😂

Thank you, yes I think you're right. Maybe I saw it at its best on the first day 😂

@@CycleXplorer years of doing downhill riding there I can count on one hand the dry sunny days I’ve had in the mountains. I did do the dragon ride one year in sunshine, the next year it was snow and 45mph winds 😂🤪

😂 it's a beautiful place, even more when sunny. But yes, every time I've been it's featured some rain...

Haha A trip to Cornwall could be a good one, nice and hilly down there!

Thank you. Did it send you on any odd tracks?

Hope the ankle is okay!

It's good if someone sends you a route, to check the surfaces etc. less so for planning but I didn't spend much time, literally clicked the end point and rode whatever it gave me 😂 I saw that it was on this weekend, but I've already got a few things coming up over the next couple of months. Did you do it?