The weekend of 22/23 August saw us all meet at Glyncorrwg Ponds in the Afan Coutry Park in South Wales to thrash round a few trails and share some beer and a few stories. The Tribemeet has been going for quite a few years now and is held in countries all over the world. It is perhaps the only meet of it's kind where the brand owners, managers and designers regularly turn up to ride with their customers. Even on those occasions when the guys from Golden cannot make it, weekend warriors like most of us will get to ride with Pro's, racers and people who work in the industry.
Saturday was a rather sedate spin round the Syline trail (about 42km), a route that I had wanted to do for a while. I have to say, some of it was a little disappointing due to some 'logging' going on in the forest. This caused a bit of a comedy diversion, but the good bits of the trail rode well and I certainly would like to go back and do it again.
'We' entertained a couple of guests from
Colorado. Chris Taylor and Dave Strouse came
over for the Tribemeet and, hopefully enjoyed the trails - although we hear they are a little more humid than the ones back home in Denver. I know there are a few of us that are quietly planning to attend their 'meet next year - let's hope so anyway.
Saturday evening was a food and beer fest at the Drop Off cafe where Ian (Luff) and his staff looked after us as only they can. This is a great cafe and one of the most welcoming places that a tired and often filthy mountain biker can visit.
Sunday was more of the same and it was all over far too soon. A few new friends were made and promises made to get fitter for next time.
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