Change to the published route with the alternative Resolven loop due to the miserable weather, no rain as such just constant drizzle, but least we were out.
Set out as a mixed group with the pacers also heading west. The group eventually splitting through Pyle following an early puncture for Richard L as we approached Pyle. That left me, Richard, Chris Goodwin, Greg and Mark Rosser. We took the quickest route to Neath along Harbour Way and Briton Ferry, and then up the east side of the valley through Tonna to Resolven. Back down the valley on the smooth tarmac of the west side and on to the coffee stop in Costa in Neath care of a useful shortcut from Rich through Morrisons car park. Big thanks to Richard for the coffees and cakes in Costa in celebration of his birthday on Tuesday. Direct route home the way we came with Greg and Richard peeling off in Pyle and the rest of us heading straight through and over Stormy Down and home. Thanks all for another enjoyable social ride.
