Just did (most of) the MBR Classic route around Elan Valley with a few friends. Superb ride, though most of us had a spill or two along the way since the downhill sections are surprisingly technical and they can quickly catch you out!
Few piccies taken by Doll.
Sat at the top of a long climb with a face full of biscuit:
Looking at what we'd just climbed - 3 miles worth at 10%
...and it only got worse, that little track in the middle was where we were heading!
Some of the marsh areas were pretty boggy, but you could get over most of them:
Another one of the hellish climbs - least the view was pretty!