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Category: Wales Week 2025

Tour of the 4 beaches

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Last ride of the week today so I decided to set myself a simple challenge. Ride out to the coast and visit 4 beaches and ride back. It was overcast … Continue reading Tour of the 4 beaches →

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Preseli Scorcher

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

With everyone bathing in a mini 30 deg heatwave at home, it was my turn today. 25 degs, hot but tempered with a refreshing bit of breeze. The hottest day … Continue reading Preseli Scorcher →

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Brechfa Blast

Posted on June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today was a quick scoot around Brechfa Forest as the legs need a rest. The weather was bit overcast this morning, not cold though. After getting my kit together and … Continue reading Brechfa Blast →

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Waking up the legs

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After Saturday’s epic ride by name and by nature, I took yesterday off the bike feeling pretty sore, tight, chafed and any other complaint a cyclist can usually come up … Continue reading Waking up the legs →

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Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic

Posted on June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Just a quick blog today about yesterdays ride around Mid-Wales. The weather got so bad I just donned my rainjacket and cracked on so taking pictures became a distraction I … Continue reading Cambrian Mountains Gravel Epic →

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Long n Hard

Posted on June 5, 2025June 15, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s almost time for my annual week away cycling to get away from work, people etc. A proper bit of downtime I really enjoy. The rules are simple. Remote, good … Continue reading Long n Hard →

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Back to Wales

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Now my back is better I’ve been able to look into booking my usual annual week away cycling somewhere in the UK this June. Last year I tied in the … Continue reading Back to Wales →

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