ROUTES DESIGNED BY..
Mike James, Advanced Personal Trainer – M.J. Health & Fitness – In association with MAISON50, Crickhowell.
MAISON50 is especially fortunate to have our friend, Mike James – of Glanusk Estate based MJ Health & Fitness – design our specialist cycling page for MAISON50.
Aswell as running his own highly successful local fitness practice Mike is a professional competitive cyclist who has competed at the highest level in triathlons, endurance bicycle races in the UK and abroad and in Iron Man events. Mike has trained and motivated numerous clients in competing at the highest level in cycling.
Mike is passionate about sharing his love of cycling and – as an authentic ambassador for the Brecon Beacons – is happy for all these amazing routes to be shared far and wide.
Mike is an expert Advanced Level 3 Personal Trainer and is delighted to offer MAISON50 guests one-to-one or group fitness sessions in the surroundings of the stunning private Glanusk Estate, or in Crickhowell – subject to availability.
Mike can also take MAISON50 guests on guided bike rides by prior arrangement & booking.
Contact Mike James direct:
Address: The Old Stable Block, Glanusk Estate, Crickhowell
Website: www.mjhealthandfitness.co.uk
Tel: 07595 941 807
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mjhealthandfitness/
EXPLORE OUR ROUTES...
You can click on the videos to add these straight to your phone from the ReLive website, or alternatively, download our PDF route guides to carry with you. We hope you enjoy!
WALK. RUN. ENJOY.
WALKING / RUNNING #1
Circular route: Crickhowell to Llangenny to Crickhowell
Running route – moderate/hard
Walking route – moderate
Distance – 6.7 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “Amazing birds’-eye view of Crickhowell”
MAISON50 says: “Thank goodness for The Dragon’s Head – and a cold beer!….”
WALKING / RUNNING #2
Circular route: Crickhowell to Glanusk to Crickhowell Loop
Running route – moderate
Walking route – easy
Distance – 5 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “ An amazing opportunity to go through the stunning private Glanusk Estate, enjoying the dramatic views all around.”
MAISON50 says: “Enjoy the splendour of the Glanusk Estate within its breathtaking landscape…”
WALKING / RUNNING #3
Circular route: Table Mountain Loop from Crickhowell
Running route – hard
Walking route – moderate/hard
Distance – 3.9 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “ It’s a long pull up the fields …but it’s so worth it!”
MAISON50 says: “The dog will enjoy this one…”
WALKING / RUNNING #1
Circular route: Crickhowell to Llangenny to Crickhowell
Running route – moderate/hard
Walking route – moderate
Distance – 6.7 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “Amazing birds’-eye view of Crickhowell”
MAISON50 says: “Thank goodness for The Dragon’s Head – and a cold beer!….”
WALKING / RUNNING #2
Circular route: Crickhowell to Glanusk to Crickhowell Loop
Running route – moderate
Walking route – easy
Distance – 5 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “ An amazing opportunity to go through the stunning private Glanusk Estate, enjoying the dramatic views all around.”
MAISON50 says: “Enjoy the splendour of the Glanusk Estate within its breathtaking landscape…”
WALKING / RUNNING #3
Circular route: Table Mountain Loop from Crickhowell
Running route – hard
Walking route – moderate/hard
Distance – 3.9 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “ It’s a long pull up the fields …but it’s so worth it!”
MAISON50 says: “The dog will enjoy this one…”
RUN. CYCLE. RELAX.
CYCLING #1
Circular route: Crickhowell to Talybont-on-Usk to Crickhowell
(aka ‘Managed To Dodge The Rain’)
Cycling route – moderate level
Distance – 16 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “this is a great cycling route; the ride is stunning – from start to finish”
MAISON50 says: “an exhilarating bit of ‘me time’ – in the most spectacular of landscapes….”
CYCLING #2
There & Back route: Crickhowell to Talybont-on-Usk reservoir and back
(aka ‘Early Morning Spin In The Sunshine’)
Cycling route – easy to moderate level
Distance – 16 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “Now THAT’S a coffee break.”
MAISON50 says: “A peaceful bit of an escape from modern living…enjoy!”
CYCLING #1
Circular route: Crickhowell to Talybont-on-Usk to Crickhowell
(aka ‘Managed To Dodge The Rain’)
Cycling route – moderate level
Distance – 16 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “this is a great cycling route; the ride is stunning – from start to finish”
MAISON50 says: “an exhilarating bit of ‘me time’ – in the most spectacular of landscapes….”
CYCLING #2
There & Back route: Crickhowell to Talybont-on-Usk reservoir and back
(aka ‘Early Morning Spin In The Sunshine’)
Cycling route – easy to moderate level
Distance – 16 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “Now THAT’S a coffee break.”
MAISON50 says: “A peaceful bit of an escape from modern living…enjoy!”
OTHER ROUTES
These routes are not documented with videos yet – but you can download a pdf to follow using the buttons below!
CYCLING #3
There & Back route: Crickhowell to Keepers Pond, Blaenavon via The Tumble and back to Crickhowell – (aka…. ‘Tackle The Tumble’)
Cycling route – challenging international level
Distance – 24 miles
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “Go for it “..
MAISON50 says: “Always A Little Further”…
CYCLING #4
Round Trip : Crickhowell to Llangynydr – Llangattock Moor & back
(aka ‘James Bond & Top Gear Location Ride’)
Cycling route – challenging level
Distance – tbc
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: …”A lovely spin up & down the mountain with awesome views of the Sugar Loaf, Black Mountains & Llangorse Lake”…
MAISON50 says: …”Look out for Daniel Craig. Failing this, look out for the Little Dragon Woodfired Pizza Van”…
CYCLING #5
Round Trip: Crickhowell to Abergavenny via Forest Coal Pit & Pantygelli
(aka ‘Hidden Valley, with a Llanthony Valley Optional Detour)
Cycling route – moderate level
Distance – tbc
Mike James, M.J. Health & Fitness says: “..Quiet ‘hidden’ route, mainly level, with eye-catching landscapes around the back lanes to Abergavenny..”
MAISON50 says: …”Lovely peaceful ride through stunning rural lanes with plenty of watering holes along the way…”
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