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Definitely not a sufferfest

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Definitely not a sufferfest

Aida and David McNeill planned a road ride

September 4, 2021

Definitely not a sufferfest

Hard

04:07

76.5km

18.5km/h

1,060m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.0 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Tesco Metro Abergavenny

Highlight • Settlement

The small town in Wales is known as the "Gateway to the Brecon Beacons", the mountain range in south-east Wales. Before you go there, Abergavenny is another welcome stop in …

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3.26 km

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.

A word of warning though don't start out too …

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13.5 km

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Smooth path, great views down the valley and only a few walkers on a bright Sunday morning.

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35.9 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight …

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51.6 km

A lovely quiet road along the canal, this is a scenic alternative to the A40 that avoids the big climb up to Bwlch.

Especially gorgeous in the autumn months with the tree-lined way all shades of colours!

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64.9 km

The Pantry Cafe and Brunchery

Highlight • Cafe

Courtyard away from town centre so space and security for bikes. Amazing cooked breakfasts and the staff very friendly, more likely to ask where you've been than turn you away for wearing half a pond.

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76.5 km

Tesco Metro Abergavenny

Highlight • Settlement

The small town in Wales is known as the "Gateway to the Brecon Beacons", the mountain range in south-east Wales. Before you go there, Abergavenny is another welcome stop in …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.7 km

9.90 km

4.56 km

4.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

35.3 km

182 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Definitely not a sufferfest

Tesco Metro Abergavenny

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Talybont Stone Bridge

The Pantry Cafe and Brunchery

Tesco Metro Abergavenny

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