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        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 · The final off‑road mile from Hafod‑y‑Pant to remote Bryn Poeth Uchaf youth hostel, 17.7 miles from Tyncornel.
    
             
    
    
        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 · 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 · 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 · 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!
    
             
     
     
     
     
     
     
             
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    