Living
on an Island always makes going abroad an adventure. No simple drive to
cross over the next border, you either have to fly or catch a ferry to head
off to that exotic destination. When you first make that trip of a lifetime,
every country you visit is new and wonderful. In a different country, even
shopping at the local Supermarket, which in Britain is the most boring pastime
possible, now becomes an Aladdin's cave. There are new and wonderful things
to stir the soul, foods to attack your palate, scents that make your senses
reel and our feeble attempts at the local language that have to be heard
to be believed.
On
every trip my wife Barbara and I have taken, we have always tried, whenever
possible, to meet the local people, eat new foods, and to search out strange
and breathtaking sites either on foot, bicycle or local bus. We can only
sit on the beach for about one hour before boredom starts to set in. We
then decide to take a short trek or mountain bike ride that usually ends
up as a marathon with an adventure around every corner. This site therefore
is aimed at all the people that want to travel cheaply to destinations that
on the face of it doesn't sound that exotic. These places can become the
most rewarding and exciting experiences of a lifetime. You just have to
take the time and trouble to get away from your hotel bar.
Mountain Biking in West Wales
If you're looking for the best cycling opportunities in West Wales, this book has all the answers.
It's the first book of mountain bike routes for this wonderful cycling area and it directs you to all of the most interesting, scenic and enjoyable routes. Nearly all the cycling is off-road, because your safety is of top priority.
There are 20 rides - most are within the scope of the occasional cyclist, but more experienced mountain bikers will find plenty of rides to challenge them and many hills that are worth conquering. The view from the top of the Preseli Mountains is even more rewarding when you've got there on two wheels and sheer determination! See if you can make it up the hills which had us beaten.
The book is available for £6.95
including carriage directly from the
authors.