The Eryri National Park in Wales is one of the most breathtaking places in the whole of the UK with stunning scenery, rich culture and history!
It also happens to be a cyclist’s dream as it is home to the 200km Traws Eryri trail that takes you through the mountains and forests of Snowdonia. Si being Si, decided to traverse the whole trail in ONE day!
Thanks to @SRAM and @zippspeed
00:00 Eryri in North Wales!
01:01 The Traws Eryri challenge
02:42 The bike for the challenge
04:04 Start of the challenge
04:55 The first 35km
08:08 The first climbs in the Traws Eryri
09:49 Dropping down to the Mawddach estuary
11:05 Climbing the second mountain range
12:23 Going through Coed-y-Brenin
13:20 Second mountain range completed
14:18 Reaching the halfway point
15:51 Just over halfway of the route
17:21 Reaching Betws-y-Coed
18:58 Riding in the heart of Eryri
22:34 Final drop into Conwy
23:55 Finish, thoughts, and stats
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28 Comments
How would you go about tackling the Traws Eryri?🚵🏴
16:00 Who knew that Si's demon was Kenneth Williams.
Fantastic video, what size tyres were they on that bike, 45mm or 50mm?
Robinson Steven Rodriguez Karen Hall Edward
Another amazing inspirational video. Well done to all involved.
Y’all should check out Mat Ryder Adventures. He’s a Welshman who did the GDMBR in the US as his first backpacking trip. He’s fantastic!
Pinch flats? You're not running tubeless?
Well done, Sy!! You’re a Legend!!!
Young Donald Martinez Patricia Lewis Melissa
This video showcases my North Wales home area off spectacularly well. Great footage Si, very well edited. Enjoyed watching this. Thanks and well done 🚴👍
Excellent work 🤩
All this way, and without glasses, Si???
Awesome adventure!! What tyres were they? Anyone know?
Absolutely brilliant, massive inspiration
What tires and width is Si running?
Born and raised in Texas and I had no idea the UK was so magical!! This was the best advertisement to go ride in the UK!!!! Literally such a gorgeous adventure to watch!
That song at 9:42 made me think I was in an Aculite video for a sec. What.
Dude's mouth is too small
Riding in a forest is imo very boring….
It looks more like a sheep farm than a national park.
Fantastic episode and really well done! Thank you for sharing the experience.
“And, unbeknownst to you, my bike will at times, have a motor installed on it”.
Can you guys share the GPX route? Ive for something similar planned and Id love to see exactly where you went!
Can u tell me what saddle do you have on the bike?on this Colnago?thank You
Does Si brag to the GMBN guys that he did this in one shot on a gravel bike and they did credit card touring on e-bikes?
Great video Si you summed up why we do this stuff. It has to be hard to be worthwhile. The highs always outdo the lows
Amazing video. I was on mywhoosh giving some Watts while watching 🙂 (super enjoyable while training)
I completely understand that feeling Si mentioned in regards to the "final drop in Conway". I've completed the Boone North Carolina 100 mile Gran Fondo three years in a row so far. It's 95 miles through the North Carolina mountains with a total elevation gain of 9000ft. That final drop on the main road into Boone. Going 35-40mph, in full tuck. Wow that is one of the most happiest and strongest dopamine hits I've ever had. Each year I get stronger and faster. And that dopamine hit gets stronger and stronger. Knowing that you've spent 5-7hrs riding 95miles up and down a real mountain all day long. How much you suffered at some points. The will power to keep pedaling even though at times your mind, legs and body try to discourage you. Then completing an event like that. The downhill speed and rush of fresh air. Legs not spinning for once. Knowing, no one did it for you. You literally did it on your own. The strength and sheer willpower of the human spirit. That's what life is all about.
Congrats Si. Cheers