6 Amblers out today. Myself, Paul E, Nostraps Mike, Lee, returning member Andy and newcomer Julian.
We left Physiques and ride over to MacArthur Glen. Down the little road to the left and over to Fountains lane. We took a left towards Wigglies but turned right up the hill to Llangynwd. Thaat was a silly idea no one mentioned the horrendous strapless of the climb. First time in a long time I've felt sick at the top of a hill from pushing. But we all made it up. Julian took a little tumble there while telling me about a sheep he tried to pass on that road. Over to Maesteg then and up the Bryn. It seems to be steeper coming down than going up. From Bryn we went to Port Talbot and Margam. We split there Lee, Andy and Julian carrying on while myself, Mike and Paul went to Porthcawl. A quick coffee shop at Greggs (coffee was horrible according to Paul) and we continued. Mike disappeared on the hill out of Porthcawl. Quick section on the A48 before Paul and me turned off at Merthyr Mawr and Death Valley and Wick home. I pushed on at Llantwit round St Athan to get the 100km for the day and the Strava badge. All in all a great ride and some very strong rides from all. Especially on that first hill. I'm considering renaming it to TW*& B@*$+%£D hill. :-)
