2024 DATE for this EVENT; June 8th

Your personal guide Steve will lead you on a tour that explores the Brecon Beacons which will reward you with some amazing riding and stunning views on wild and natural trails. Climbing to altitudes of over 500 metres, these trails give you a real sense of adventure. This beautiful route takes you on small quiet mountain lanes through a valley, between the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Black Mountains. As we climb with fantastic views overlooking the valley, we soon arrive at our first off-road section winding our way down a rocky decent through the woods towards a small hamlet and over the river. Back onto roads and a sharp climb to find a rocky trail with an old stone wall running alongside with views of a pine forest on the edge of the mountain. We fast approach a river crossing (you might get your feet wet!) as we enter the forest. Winding through the forest on gravel track, we continue climbing as we come close to the top of the Black Mountain; a final steep climb towards the summit to join the Beacons Way will reward you with awesome views. And now the descent ! On wild and natural trails with 360 degree views of the Welsh Mountain landscape. A left turn off camber before heading down through woods, negotiating loose rocks before we return back onto quiet lanes to find trails that follow the contours of the mountain. Finally, we reach a valley where the route takes us alongside a large river and back to the village of Glangrwyney. 

• Duration: 4 to 5 hours

• Distance: 16 Miles

• Maximum riders: 5

• Elevation gain over the total ride: 1,900 ft (580M) with some challenging climbs and descending

• Types of bike: Mountain, and E-Mountain Terrain: Roads, bridleways and byways including, with loose rocks, ruts and riding through water

• Is this Ride For Me: You Will need good level of fitness and be confident in mountain bike handling skills

We recommend bringing the following:

• Warm Clothing Dependant on weather on the day - additional layers recommended on top of the mountain

• Waterproofs Dependant on weather on the day - waterproof clothing recommended

• Food Refreshments for on-ride refuelling e.g. energy bars and a packed lunch

• Drink Sufficient water or energy drinks for the ride

Bikes must be in good safe and working order; puncture repair kit, spare inner tube & bike pump also required. Cycle helmets must be within the manufacturer's warranty period (3 or 5 years from the date of manufacture). More details on all the above will be sent after booking has been confirmed.

Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Leader – Level 2 Qualification Accredited Through British Cycling

DBS Checked

Approved Fully Qualified Outdoor First Aid

Public Liability Insurance Through British Cycling

A rider’s information form will be sent by email once your booking has been made and will need to be completed and returned to us prior to the activity date.