AFAN: THE RISE AND FALL … AND RISE
Dec 08, 2021
4 minutes
Edited by Jamie Darlow
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Ten years ago, Afan was the most important UK mountain bike destination south of Glentress. It drew more riders than any other trail centre in Wales, despite fierce competition from the likes of Cwmcarn and Coed-y-Brenin, with thousands showing up to traverse White’s Level, Y Wal (The Wall) and Skyline every weekend. The riding was the best man-made stuff in the country.
Afan was also our favourite bike test loop, as well as the erstwhile magazine’s too. It hosted races like the Gravity Enduro series and Kona Mashup, while bike brands hosted launches and demo days there. Politicians jumped on
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