One of our “bucket list” climbs, we tackle the Llangynidr mountain road.
It was a great ride, with typical Welsh weather and spectacular views. We also did a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal between Llangattock and Llangynidr to warm us up for the climb.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11504113161
0:00 – Epic intro
1:18 – Not so epic intro
1:52 – Descent
5:13 – Lime Kilns
6:36 – Canal towpath
10:11 – Llangynidr Village
12:25 – Start of the climb
15:12 – Mechanical stop
15:57 – Rain ahoy
17:53 – Big Chicken
21:49 – 29 percent
26:00 – The down before the up
28:35 – Maxed Out
32:29 – The end is near
33:01 – Wild Horses
33:30 – Outro
Cyclist trying to loose some weight whilst riding to cafes and eating cake: Road and Gravel cycling in and around the Forest of Dean, UK
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6 Comments
How did you not hit the full power button? Well done Hattie.
Chapeau
I’d be interested to know what you have set your motor map to.
My wife has had her CGR ALe 3 weeks and I’ve adjusted it a couple of times. She seems happy at 50, 60, 90 but uses the Green 50% the most., although to be honest she rarely switches it on as it rides so good without power.
I’m expecting delivery of mine next week.
Great vid and a monumental climb, kudos to you both.
Interesting – I had a Orbea Gain x35 Al e-bike which I got as I didn’t think I’d be up to riding a muscle bike. I got very fit riding it because it was so heavy and a rarely moved below 26km/h except in climbs. I found the green eco setting essentially took the weight of the motor away. I bought a muscle bike to ride with a club and haven’t looked back.
On the hills, I am sure Hattie was trying to keep up with you and you were able to go faster.
One thing you’ll find with the e-bike is that you can do base fitness – zone 2 outside. Just put it in full power on hills and keep your power consistent.
Cycled it today on my eblke awesome have Cycled it on a regular bike many times and it's a right killer
This is a great ride for me as I am thinking of buying this bike (They don't allow test rides in my nearest dealer shop!!!!). Just a few questions if you don't mind, which CGR AL e bike is this as there are three on the website? Also which tyres are you using as they look like really good all rounders? Thanks!