Gallery
02 Aug 1997 · Valley beyond the Llyn Brianne dam, 11.2 miles in.
02 Aug 1997 · Refreshment stop at Rhandirmwyn Post Office and Stores, 15.5 miles in.
02 Aug 1997 · Waiting for the last two at the top of the steep track shortcut at Blaen‑y‑Nant, 16.6 miles in.
02 Aug 1997 · Well‑earned rest at Blaen‑y‑Nant, 16.6 miles in.
02 Aug 1997 · The final off‑road mile from Hafod‑y‑Pant to remote Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel, 17.7 miles from Tyncornel.
02 Aug 1997 · Supper in the cosy kitchen/dining/common room at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
02 Aug 1997 · The other end of the kitchen/dining/common room at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
02 Aug 1997 · View from Bryn Poeth Uchaf’s front door, showing the only access path.
02 Aug 1997 · Tom readies for more 'Bracken Jumping' behind Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
02 Aug 1997 · Behind Bryn Poeth Uchaf: one of the UK’s most incredible, remote hostel locations.
03 Aug 1997 · Offiical video of today's ride - 2021 Full Remaster
03 Aug 1997 · Bryn Poeth Uchaf hostel, located high up in the Elenith Mountains of Mid-Wales
03 Aug 1997 · The first floor dorm at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel is so compact that the only way Alasdair can reach his top bunk is to climb the built-in storage shelves
03 Aug 1997 · Jasper tries out Ryan's Romany touring bike outside Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel
03 Aug 1997 · Final bike preparations at the back of Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel
03 Aug 1997 · It's raining and everyone has been staying dry in the covered area behind Bryn Poeth Uchaf hostel, but now, unfortunately, we really have to start cycling
03 Aug 1997 · Partway up the hairpin climb at Sarn Helen, just below the Devil's Elbow, 26.9 miles into the ride on a very wet afternoon
03 Aug 1997 · The last few riders pedal bravely up the hill at Sarn Helen, just below Devil's Elbow
03 Aug 1997 · Llewellyn, like all the riders today, remains remarkably cheerful despite the extremely unpleasant weather conditions at Sarn Helen
03 Aug 1997 · Alasdair as cheerful as ever despite the unpleasant weather, although his good spirits are partly due to the generosity of Luke and Llewellyn in carrying his panniers
03 Aug 1997 · Jasper - or is it Casper? - on Sarn Helen, just below Devil's Elbow
03 Aug 1997 · Continuing the climb to Devil's Elbow, with the under-14s leading the way - accompanied by James who is hoping for some kind of shop at Ystradfellte youth hostel!
03 Aug 1997 · View from the Devil's Elbow, on the way to Ystradfellte
03 Aug 1997 · Climbing the last part of the hill to Devil's Elbow in the pouring rain