Video: At Home in the North of Wales With the Athertons
The Dyfi Valley betrays even the most creative of imaginations. A lush and mountainous region hidden in the North of Wales, the potential for outside fun is immense. Historically known for its industries in sheep and lumber, the region is witnessing a dramatic cultural shift with the arrival of mountain biking.
While mountain biking has been a part of Dyfi for a long time, the people there ride for the same reason everyone rides. Freedom. When you take a region defined by huge expanses of forest and mountains, combined with a community willing to enjoy it, the result is impressive. The addition of the first family of downhill to the region only increases the area’s upward mobility.
Now, the Dyfi boasts one of the strongest trail building and riding communities in all of Great Britain. The bike is a vehicle for change in many ways, and the Dyfi is better with bikes.
The Dyfi Valley in all its glory
Town meeting in action
Atherton family discussion
The family that rides together, stays together
Rachel on her home trails
Rachel gives much of her success to her new community in the Dyfi
Dan Atherton can fly!
Dan to many, 'Athy' to his friends
Gee revels in the Welsh region, the ultimate playground
The pubs are nice too
Local businesses are a vital part of this region's riding scene
More kids on bikes
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Spot on statement right there! Such awesome looking terrain and trails! Nose bonk at the towards the end was pretty dope! Really wish i could be ripping down the hill with that train too! Sick Video !
Nice video and great area. Wish it was closer than a 2+ hour drive
Build it and they will come I suppose but it needs infrastructure there to support bike tourism on a larger scale.
No?
Just me then I guess...
Loving the editing on this to