Move chaingang to Harbour way??? or another location?

[Dave W]

lets face it the Bridgend industrial estate is not safe to ride in a chaingang in its current state.
too many roads works. Plates across the road in 2 sections which I'm sure is not good for your bikes going over them at 20+mph
confusion of calls and coming off the front when weaving in and out of road works

I won't be riding it in its current condition and I know others have expressed their concerns.
its an accident waiting to happen over the next few weeks.

I understand that Bridgend is central to everyone but looking at peoples times etc it seems most of us are out at 6pm and doing some miles before 7pm. instead just spin down to harbour way in port talbot. We all know the road and it will be a safer ride than the current loop on the estate
sorry if I'm stepping on anyones toes!!

[Steven]

Can you show us a potential circuit?

[Andy H]

I can see your point Dave but too far for me, I'll keep helping a B group on the current circuit for as long as they want to turn up!

[Dave W]

https://www.strava.com/routes/6808578
here you go  route for harbour way

[harpo]

better going to the next roundabout then back! tap it out and onit there on tue

[Steven]

It would make sense to have the same start time and location and use some different roads if the current one has too many hazards.

[harpo]

https://www.strava.com/routes/6809420
if you do this barriers are on opposite side, 2.8 miles

[Dave W]

That is the smoother loop
Check out this segment on Strava: https://www.strava.com/segments/9330059 — Industrial Estate - the Smoother Loop
It is better but you would have to be care full turning right out of the junction by the banks

[xrayspecs]

I agree Dave; I test rode the original course solo in the light on Friday. Its too dangerous with quite a sharp ledge on the boards which I think are a blowout waiting to happen, there was also a large gap in two of the boards. This is combined with the narrowing of the road and the need to go on the opposite side twice on the back straight
I think the most reasonable course of action would be to try the smoother route; it will however require a conscious effort to SLOW DOWN and WAIT for any riders at each right turn. The lead rider will need to bear in mind the group behind them and not squeeze out in front of a car; as the rest are likely to follow.

[Greg B]

I think its worth trying the "smoother route" first, lots of turns will require a steady ride, will be there tomorrow.

[harpo]

https://www.strava.com/routes/6814812
that's the safest lap I reckon

[Mark B]

I should be there tomorrow and happy to try this lap. 7 x around is almost identical distance to 8 of the normal loop. See you there.

[Nige]

Ok, providing I'm home from work OK i will give this a go. Where will be the Meeting point?

[harpo]

theres pot holes mind! car park where biomet used to be on kingsway

[Shawn]

Or 12 of these:
https://www.strava.com/routes/6817482