Yes, folks, it's time to start thinking about and planning for Bala! Greenwich Cyclists are heading back to North Wales for the 5th time for a weekend of fun and challenging rides through some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales. Bala is a lovely little Welsh speaking market town.
Sunday 27 August is the big Wild Wales Challenge. Probably the CTC's toughest UK ride. 500 entries. About 80+ miles in the mountains. All on tarmac. Stunning scenery. We're a bit famous there because most of us use commuter type bikes rather than stripped down skinny road bikes. It's a long day but we do it.
We organise other rides the other days. Including up to and round gorgeous Lake Vyrnwy.
And swim in lake Bala before breakfast/after rides. Optional.
This year we are staying at the Bala Backpackers again. Stella our hostess there has revamped the kitchen. We have provisionally booked all 27 beds in this lovely place smack bang in the town centre. Last year we had 30 in the group and some stayed in more expensive hotels (approximate cost £69 for a twin room with breakfast). I have a list of hotels in Bala for anyone who wants to book a hotel and use our transport facilities. We are expecting about 40 cyclists to travel up with us this year.
The cost of the travel there and back will be around £40 per person. To book transport please email Karen. At this late date you will need to find your own accomodation in the local hostels, hotels or campgrounds.
We will be booking vans to take people and bikes up there on Friday 25th August and returning on Tuesday 29th August.
For more information on travel and accommodation please email Karen, or phone Barry Mason on 07905 889 005.
For more information and to book your place on the cycling challenge check out Wild Wales. That site is closing soon. Try Merseyside CTC if need be.
If you are booking onto the Wild Wales Challenge make sure you state your cycling club as Greenwich Cyclists. We will win the cup this year for the most finishers.