Well, the Red Bull was awesome. Something really quite different about it, but one things for sure, I loved it! Fewer sections than some trails, but longer, more varied, good technical slow sections, fast flowing sections and jumps!
The drive there was a little wet and we were considering our options at one point, but no fear, it was damp but no longer raining, so we headed up the climb and tbh, none of the climbs are too fierce (apart from that one where we turned the corner to which I yelled "oh you c*nt!). The first singletrack sections were technical, but a refreshing change and knowing the Red bull was a few years old, was good to see it still in good condition.
Onwards and the rocky horror show was awesome. I sped ahead to find a filming spot and went beyond some good spots as I didn't want to stop riding it flowed that well, the ride flowed brilliantly, good air, high speed, the bike working excellently. Did some filming and after that we found a great spot to film where I fell. Quite a good fall, no real injuries, just a slightly bashed knee, but the arm pads did their job, needless to say i didnt have the leg ones on!
After the 2nd puncture of the day, we continued onwards and the whole ride came together very well, a good final descent and overall I was very impressed. After some gooning about on the 4cross track (needs urgent TLC as the berms, jumps and whole track is in a bit of disrepair) we packed up watched our filming and that was the conclusion of Bloodanddustandmud, so really looking forward to seeing that.
Enough ranting....but Coed y Brenin Red Bull style was awesome, as was the drive back, some good pace notes from moi and driving from James 'McRae' Hilton!
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