Afan Lodge opens in South Wales mountain bike mecca

From The Guardian

A new lodge modelled on a ski chalet has opened in Wales - except this one is for mountain bikers keen to try out the country's world-class trails.

A mere 10 minutes from Glyncorrwg in the village of Duffryn, the Lodge was opened three weeks ago by keen riders Louise and Richard Davis specifically for mountain bikers, and it makes a nice change from the bunkhouse or traditional B&B options usually on offer.

Huge and spacious, it was originally a Miners' Institute housing a large dance hall, skittles alley and library. Today, it feels more like an Alpine ski chalet, its wooden floors capable of dealing with mud and grubby riders and its power hose more than adept at blowing chunks of dirt off derailleurs and chainrings. Probably even more importantly for the mountain bike community, or indeed anyone who enjoys an ale at the end of a day in the fresh air, it has a bar and restaurant on site, both of which look out on to The Wall, one of Afan's five trails.

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