Getting out and riding as a team is a rare treat, as it’s always challenging to coordinate a day free of laptops and full of forest laps. But this month we managed it, albeit with weather that didn’t quite play ball. We set our sights on Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales, a trail centre that offers two XC loops, a short but fun blue trail, a small pump track, two downhill runs and some excellent, semi-official off-piste descents. Having ridden the newer Cafall Trail for our last couple of Trail Crew features here, we decided to revisit the original Twrch Trail, a red-graded route spanning nearly 14km. We prepared for a blend of flow, tech and gruelling climbs.
Spice of life
Cwmcarn is one of my go-to spots in South Wales, thanks to its diverse trails, accessibility and views. Whether you want off-piste adventures, DH thrills or XC escapades, it has something for everyone. Even road cyclists, who can enjoy the seven-mile Forest Drive dotted with
