Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Last minute decision today,chucked the bike in the car and drove to the Welsh Botanical gardens to ride round the Merlin Cothi 70 mile Sportive route.
Took it easy and was pleased to get over the Black Mountains ok, last time I got some serious cramps half way up which spoilt the day a bit, this time I had plenty of salt on food before and pedalled over no probs.
The Cothi may be shorter than the Merlin but its not an easy option,after the 2 routes diverge at Llansawel there are some sharp climbs before you get back, very pretty route down the Cothi valley though and an enjoyable ride.
Took it easy and was pleased to get over the Black Mountains ok, last time I got some serious cramps half way up which spoilt the day a bit, this time I had plenty of salt on food before and pedalled over no probs.
The Cothi may be shorter than the Merlin but its not an easy option,after the 2 routes diverge at Llansawel there are some sharp climbs before you get back, very pretty route down the Cothi valley though and an enjoyable ride.