Bikepacking is synonymous with epic roads, long days cycling, and stunning scenery, but it's something our very own Conor Dunne has not tried. That is all about to change, as he takes on a three day bikepacking trip from Bath to Swansea over some of the most brutal roads Wales has to offer - will he make it?
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