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Cycling in Wales
As soon
as you cross the border from England into Wales it becomes obvious
you are in a different country. That such a small country should
have more than its fair share of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty is unusual. Couple that with its own language,
unspoilt traffic-free roads, and Celtic culture, and Wales reveals
itself as perfect for cycle-touring.
 Where
else would you find mountains, pre-historic remains, wide river
valleys, open moorlands, quirky small towns, and great surfing
beaches all within cycling distance?
Wales is
bilingual, though everyone speaks English. Welsh is the first
language of about 30% of the population. Most place names
and road signs are now in Welsh and English. For instance the
Welsh for the town of Brecon is Aberhonddu (pro: aber-hon-thee,
meaning mouth of the River Honddu), so you will see both names
on the road sign – Aberhonddu and Brecon. Warning signs
are also bilingual, with the Welsh usually first. The Welsh for
SLOW is ARAF – you will see both words written on the road.
(See Welsh Place Names)
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Bicycle Beano's cycling
holiday in Snowdonia, North Wales, is featured in...
A Place to
Cycle
– Amazing rides from around the world
by Rob Penn, published by
Conran Octopus, 2005
"the ultimate guide to the world's top 25 cycling
holidays"
Read
an extract |
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