Combined Chasers/Pacers ride today. Six riders out and back (thankfully) - Richard L, Chris G (Xray), Rob C, Mark R, Angelo and myself. We followed the Pacers route which included some climbing!
Nice gentle climb through Llantrisant, Beddau and Penycoedcae to warm us up ready for the climb to LLanwonno. Rob and Angelo shot off up the Graigwen road climb after Mark mentioned you could sprint this short climb
We re-grouped in Llanwonno, then onto Aberdare for a much needed cake and coffee stop at Bradleys. There was fine rain in the air at the stop but luckily it blew over before we restarted. Richard needed a quick fix on his Garmin mount before we set-off for the Rhigos and Bwlch mountains. Rob set a good pace up both climbs with the rest of us trying to keep up.
At the top of the Bwlch we split and Rob decided he needed more climbing so continued over the top and onto Cymmer. Angelo nearly hit a car on the decent but luckily avoided the collision going onto the grass verge!
All in all, an enjoyable ride, see you all next week
