Members: Dan O'Brien, Rob Allen, Scott Sadler, Mark Ashley and Dave Bayley.

Guests: Carl Pulley, Graham Bayley and Paul Dearden.

On the Saturday, the weather was good so everyone went for to do the Marin trail, with exception of Carl, who went climbing, and myself who chickened out and went for a run through woods instead. Everyone seemed to have a great time with whatever they did. The evening was spent getting merry and trying to watch footage from Dave's helmet camera.

With heavy rain overnight and people nursing hangovers, a late morning was had, before heading out for another day of fun. Scott cycled to Porthmadog and Dave went for a ride through the Dinorwic quarries whilst Dan, Heather and Carl went climbing.

Saturday: Marin trail for those brave enough to try this tough course deep in the Gwydyr forest near Betws-y-Coed. For details of the route and a clear description of the difficulty see www.mbwales.com.

Mountain bikes can be hired from Biecs Betws, Tan Lan, Betws-y-Coed, Tel: 01690 710 766, Website: www.bikewales.co.uk. Prices are £18 per day for front suspension and £35 per day for full suspension (front is usually enough). Pre-booking is recommended and a deposit is required.

For the less ambitious riders a gentler ride is available around Llyn Elsi, a reservoir above the village.

Sunday: Climbing for the hard core or nursing injuries from day before for the rest of us.