Hitting the Wall

August 23rd, 2008 No Comments »

I was taken on my first proper mountain biking experience today. Tom and his mate Sven came over and demonstrated how to cause extreme pain and tiredness. We went to the Afan Forest Centre and attempted a trail known as ‘The Wall’. 26km long, with a 500m ascent and plenty of rocks, narrow runs and tree stumps.

I got to about half way around (point 31) and let the others go off on their own to do a quick extra loop while I had lunch and recovered. Over an hour and a half later and after several phone calls to direct them back I met up with them again… Tom…. learn to read a map! There will no doubt be some photos forthcoming including Tom’s amazing ‘how to tangle yourself in a bike and fence at the same time’ trick. I’m glad I’ll be living 20 minutes from this place and will definitely be going again.. maybe I’ll even get fit enough to do the uphill climbs without wheezing and walking.

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