Carrying Mountain Bikes on Adventure Bikes: Wales Adventure - Episode 1

Welsh Adventure Begins

• 🏍️ Two brothers, the speaker and Ray, embark on an adventure motorbiking trip across Wales, carrying mountain bikes on custom racks.
• 🎯 Their mission is to ride some of the best mountain bike trails and visit bike parks, starting their journey from the seaside town of Barmouth.
• 🌉 They kick off by crossing the historic Barmouth Bridge and immediately head inland for off-road riding.

Testing Custom Racks & Terrain

• 🛠️ The journey involves riding through green lanes and challenging off-road trails, testing the durability of their bespoke "Bike on Bike" racks.
• ⚠️ One of the custom motorbike racks experienced a bend due to the rough trails, requiring a quick welding repair at Bernard Kerr's place.
• 🏞️ They encountered deep water crossings, rocky climbs, and wet conditions, pushing both the riders and their gear to the limit.

Dyfi Bike Park Experience

• 🏡 The brothers stay at Bernard Kerr's place in Machynlleth before heading to Dyfi Bike Park.
• 🌧️ They spend a day riding at Dyfi Bike Park, which turned into a total washout with heavy rain and mud.
• 👓 Riding in the wet conditions presented challenges, including poor visibility due to rain and fogged goggles, especially for Ray.

Challenges and Enjoyment

• ⛰️ Despite the freezing temperatures and filthy conditions, they enjoyed the trails, including "Loveydovey," "50 Hits," and the original DH track.
• 🤩 The riders expressed awe at the incredible views of Wales, particularly from high vantage points overlooking Barmouth.
• ✅ The first day of the adventure concludes with the custom racks holding up after repair, and the brothers looking forward to Episode 2.