Please read the latest IAM Social Group Rides Guidelines before joining this ride.
Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.
Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides.
Details: This year’s Brecon Bash is now open for registration. The event takes place over three days and is open to IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates.
The first part of the ride is up to south Wales through the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire countryside, stopping for lunch at Pound Farm Shop, Whaddon, GL4 0UG.
Accommodation for the weekend is at The Star Bunkhouse in Bwlch, LD3 7RQ. Bedding is provided but please bring your own towel.
Evening meals will be taken in the New Inn opposite the bunkhouse.
On the Saturday morning, it’s a ride out for breakfast to the Bookish Cafe in Crickhowell before making our way out onto the great roads of mid-Wales for the day.
Sunday follows a similar pattern with a ride out for breakfast before making the way home.
The itinerary for the weekend is planned to include some of the highlights of the Welsh countryside:
Elan Valley
Gospel Pass
Devil’s Bridge
River Usk river route
and, hopefully, a trip to the Penderyn Brecons Distillery.
The small print!!!
The cost is £60 per person for the 2 nights on an accommodation-only basis. Food is not included!!
We have 18 places available, these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Payment must be received by 31st March 2025.
Please note that should you need to cancel for any reason, refunds will only be possible if we can find another person to take your place.
Please register below to join us on this relaxing long weekend in the beauty of Cymru and the Bannau Brycheiniog.
Ideal for those who missed out on Clive’s June Weekend, note this is a more touristy type of ride, long mileage but a more leisurely pace.
Once the final list of attendees is drawn up a Brecon Bash IX (2025) WhatsApp Group will be available for pictures, routes etc.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the ride leader Graham Martin.
Ride Leader: Graham Martin
Briefing: 08:30 Tesco, Easton Lane, Winnall - (///drape.baseless.woodstove)
Depart: 08:45
Mileage: Approx. 175/day
Please arrive with a full tank of fuel