Gallery
Valley beyond the Llyn Brianne dam, 11.2 miles in.
Refreshment stop at Rhandirmwyn Post Office and Stores, 15.5 miles in.
Waiting for the last two at the top of the steep track shortcut at Blaen‑y‑Nant, 16.6 miles in.
Well‑earned rest at Blaen‑y‑Nant, 16.6 miles in.
The final off‑road mile from Hafod‑y‑Pant to remote Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel, 17.7 miles from Tyncornel.
Supper in the cosy kitchen/dining/common room at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
The other end of the kitchen/dining/common room at Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
View from Bryn Poeth Uchaf’s front door, showing the only access path.
Tom readies for more 'Bracken Jumping' behind Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel.
Behind Bryn Poeth Uchaf: one of the UK’s most incredible, remote hostel locations.
Offiical video of today's ride - 2021 Full Remaster
Bryn Poeth Uchaf hostel, located high up in the Elenith Mountains of Mid-Wales
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
Jasper tries out Ryan's Romany touring bike outside Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel
Final bike preparations at the back of Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel
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
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
The last few riders pedal bravely up the hill at Sarn Helen, just below Devil's Elbow
Llewellyn, like all the riders today, remains remarkably cheerful despite the extremely unpleasant weather conditions at Sarn Helen
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
Jasper - or is it Casper? - on Sarn Helen, just below Devil's Elbow
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!
View from the Devil's Elbow, on the way to Ystradfellte
Climbing the last part of the hill to Devil's Elbow in the pouring rain