I am never much impressed by the food in biker places except in the old days (1970-1980) the Imbiss at Adenau (Nurburgring). Anyway nice to now that you always enjoy your rides.
I had to go to Wales, and I might as well try to enjoy the ride. Don't think the Ponderosa would attract many customers if it wasn't in such a nice place.
Glad you mentioned it, I thought it was just me while watching. £10 for a stail chippy bun a drink and a bit of cake! Must be me age. Grumpy old man...
@@darrenhall6509 Unfortunately the food was a bit rubbish. Didn't think I could go far wrong with a chip butty! There's better places to head and ride if I'm completely honest
Enjoyed Richard , its been years since we rode there . The place looks very different and more up to date , it is the location that makes it . I remember Linda and myself riding two up in thick snow one year back towards Llangothlan after a Dragon Rally on my 1969 B S A Thunderbolt ,would be Feb .1970 .
That sounds proper hard core John! 1970, Carol wasn't born until July 70. Sounds like great memories It is a lovely location but I fear the food at the Ponderosa hasn't moved on much since the 70s
Great weather for a ride Richard - those speed restrictions in Wales are taking it back to the dark ages 🙄 We rode through Wales in awful weather a couple of weeks ago with 40 mph on open dual carriage ways!! Pointless! Ponderosa cafe is a great location but I think that’s about it! 😀👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries I just find the constant monitoring of cameras and the speed on the dash distracting. There seems to be no ending to the money to finance these cameras and erection of new signage but little to spend on fixing the roads. Yes, the Ponderosa is an iconic location, but for decent riding, nothing beats Spain
@@Banditmanuk Correct in one Richard. If only all people who ride and really enjoy Motorcycles and Cars decided to vote for a Political Party, who might offer a different view of Road use. Instead, too many are continuing to vote for Parties, who'll have us back in Ponies and Trap or waiting for Public Transport. We as Motorcyclists and Car lovers are a big portion of the Electorate and we CAN make our views felt.
Wow for a short video you sure packed a lot of beautiful scenery in. Sally and I visited the Ponderosa Cafe once nice roads and views when you get there. Shame about your food not being great. Keep up the great work.
Interesting ! I have considered the ponderosa but not sure I'm bothered now although the area looks great shame about all those cameras though , smoked trout appeals though Richard 😉. Hope they sorted the paniers to your satisfaction Cheers👍
@@crumblymal8479 The Ponderosa is in a nice spot but there's better places to eat. I think the speed restrictions spoil it as a riding destination in my humble opinion.
Nice to see you out playing bike mate 🙂 I've never rated the food there either... it is a bit school dinner like... bland and left on a hotplate too long.
Nice ride and lovely scenery, these are the days we dream about in the depths of winter! It looked like you had some company with the Kawasaki up to the Ponderosa cafe, I wonder if he has seen your video?! I have Shad luggage on my NT1100, I've been very impressed with it so far, I hope you got yours sorted! regards Dennis.
@@Hinckley_Biker luggage is sorted. Details in next vid. Yep not many decent days left for riding now. I guess Mr Kawasaki man will say if he spots himself. Followed me all the way
@@wraggy_moto It's a lovely area. The appeal for us as motorcycle riders is diminished by so many cameras and limits. There's also many better places to eat.
Lovely biking country Wales Richard but I’d give the Ponderosa a miss, always been a greasy spoon. Speed limits are a pain especially with a v twin like mine. Think it’s my big trip next year but just about to head up the south west of Scotland via the Isle of Bute😀🏍.
@@IanTed Scotland is fabulous when the weather is with you. Hope you have a great time. Carol & I are about to embark on a few days exploring the rest of Wales. The weather looks promising. We will miss out the Ponderosa this time 👍
You packed a lot into that short video, I heard that the councils can’t afford to redo all the signs to reinstate old speed limits, probably nonsense but one take on it, could be possible I guess. missed your partner out front too, but you had a stealth partner there behind you for a while to make up for it😉
I suspect many 20s Will stay. I definitely missed having Carol with me, alas working that day. Man on a ninja behind was pacing me up. He will probably never know his run was captured on TH-cam
Looks like lovely weather there mate. Every time someone mentions Wales, i think of that joke. You probably already know it, but here goes. "Two fat girls walk into a bar. A guy says 'you girls from London?' They answer 'Wales.' He replies 'you whales from London?"
@@BadMonkeyTouring 🤣🤣 Brilliant and silly but just bought a smile to carol's face. Talking of Wales, we're back there now on tour and it's sunny again. Cheers and best wishes
@@flatcapcaferacer I struggle to understand. I'm more old school. Ride safely to the conditions but government thinks it knows better. I'm sure some in government would see banning motorcycles as a way of saving lives. I bet you guys in the US don't get all these average speed cameras
@@Banditmanuk I haven't seen one average speed camera yet but surely California or New York would have them . They have tried red light cameras and photo radar but after a bit they were removed in my old state of Arizona. California is about to pass a law requiring all cars and trucks to be limited to just ten mph above the speed limit with audible alarms by be 2030. That law would likely affect all cars and trucks in North America.
@@flatcapcaferacer We've already got speed limiters courtesy of Europe laws. Every new car you now have to turn it off every time you start the car. Utter nonsense heading your way!
Just my opinion, but I think it was part of the net zero agenda by the government and local councils to bollox Diesel engines up , as you know diesels have to run at a higher temperature to burn the soot from the D P F so it doesn't get clogged up , low speeds kill diesel engines stone dead 😉 just another way to get cars off the road , Bds .
Chip butties should be served with lots of proper butter (not margarine) between slices of white bread, it's the law! (not on a bap) 😋 Hope you get the luggage sorted. I'm not too fussed by the 20 mph if I'm honest, they tend to be short stretches (at least the one's I've come across.) I'm more concerned about the average speed camera's cropping up all over the place (not just Wales) Which force you to watch the speedo as much as the road. As someone else in the comments has already mentioned, I can't see them changing them back to 30 mph if I'm honest.
Think the bread and the chips had been stood a good while before I tied them 😳 Luggage issue is sorted but forms next weeks vid. As for average speed cameras. Nobody is asking for them but there's an ever lasting supply of money to erect them but no money to fix the pot holes.
@@Banditmanuk Don't get me started on pot holes.... last year in Wales the road was completely broken up all the way across the road on the exit of a corner, and it cost me £200 to get the fork seals replaced. 🙁 No need to mention I should have been able to stop in time...I've already had that conversation with myself 🙂
@@Banditmanuk Think the bread and the chips had been stood a good while before I tied them. To be fair it looked really busy on the car park.... for all that I can't eat cold food. You'll know to look elsewhere next time. Average speed cameras don't need to justify their cost, as they will pay for themselves in no time. A win win cash cow.
I really can't be bothered to go to Wales now. It's not a question of wanting to ride like an idiot, it's just that everything is so draconian now. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere.
@@mrcintheuk4641 They are certainly trying to discourage us. Carol & have a Wales tour planned so we will let you know if it's going to be our last visit
Riding at 20mph is more of a hazard in my opinion especially with jerky throttle due to Euro 5 mapping. 30mph has become muscle memory leaving the driver/rider free to concentrate all around him. 20mph means he's fighting the throttle and concentrating on the Speedo and likely to be overtaken by a push bike or electric scooter. Ironically narrow country lanes remain with a 60mph limit when no one in their right mind would risk meeting a speeding oncoming car. Still with 15 and 20 minute zones planned ( all your needs within walking distance within that time) 20mph limits are only the thin end of a very Big Wedge.
@@michaellilley6725 we're currently back in Wales on a mini tour so more 20s. I keep in fist gear as I'm at clutch slipping at about 12. Despite what one or two commentators say 20 zones unless outside schools are a bad idea. We've already been overtaken by a scooter in one. Hopefully the beautiful countryside will make the experience still a positive one
I think there was so much misinformation wrt to the 20 mph. As i understood it, it was supposed to be that where you previously had a standard of 30 (urban area, regular street lighting, no posted limit) the new default was 20. Nothing else changed. If there's a posted limit, that's the limit as has always been the case. Sorry to hear about the pannier problems, hope they sort it out, they seem like a good bunch of people 👍 I'm I've not yet visited the Ponderosa. I'll have to correct that mistake.
@NooBiker Perhaps I look at the 20mph too simply. 30 is fine in England's towns and villages but unsafe in Welsh ones? I certainly get 20s outside schools. The Ponderosa is one of those iconic biker destinations. It's certainly a beautiful run up there even at 40 mph.
@@Banditmanuk I was speaking with someone who works in town planning and he explained that when cars are going at 20mph people are more likely to let their children go outside and cycle on the roads. It feels a lot safer than if vehicles are doing 30.!I don't have a problem with a blanket 20 limit on all residential areas. Loads of places in Europe have shared use streets where cars can go but the priority is with the pedestrians and drivers are really polite and respectful. I think we have a problem of "car brain" in this country when we think streets are primarily for cars (they're not) and it has led to a lot of problems.
@@NooBiker By your inference the lower the limit, then kids will be playing in the street, which is fine on defined residential streets, like Woonerfs in Holland. Through roads are paid for by the motorist and yet we're never given a say.
@@RichardASK roads are paid from general taxation (income tax, corporation tax, VAT, NI). Even if one doesn't own a car, one is paying for it. Motorised vehicles damage the road more and are more dangerous, therefore requiring qualifications to drive them (a license, that can be withdrawn from the dangerous and incompetent) and regular vehicle testing (MoT) as well as insurance to pay for the damage from accidents. And yes, I think we should encourage more walking and cycling by younger people in defined residential areas, by discouraging and restricting driving. Plenty of roads are dedicated to cars (the entire motorway network, again paid for by all tax payers).
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Great video and what a lovely day to be enjoying the beautiful Welsh scenery. Shame about all those speed limits and the dry chip butty though. 😠
@3Phils The food was a bit rubbish, but everything feels better when you're actually riding.
I enjoyed the Wales trip video and the Aqueduct is very impressive.
@@mum-0217 Thanks. The aqueduct is a stunning bit of engineering
I am never much impressed by the food in biker places except in the old days (1970-1980) the Imbiss at Adenau (Nurburgring). Anyway nice to now that you always enjoy your rides.
I had to go to Wales, and I might as well try to enjoy the ride.
Don't think the Ponderosa would attract many customers if it wasn't in such a nice place.
Glad you mentioned it, I thought it was just me while watching. £10 for a stail chippy bun a drink and a bit of cake! Must be me age. Grumpy old man...
@@darrenhall6509 Unfortunately the food was a bit rubbish. Didn't think I could go far wrong with a chip butty!
There's better places to head and ride if I'm completely honest
I hope that it will be everything resolved regarding the panniers. Enjoyed the video. Cheers.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace They replaced the panniers in the end as they couldn't fix the problem
@@Banditmanuk I see. Very nice.
Enjoyed Richard , its been years since we rode there . The place looks very different and more up to date , it is the location that makes it . I remember Linda and myself riding two up in thick snow one year back towards Llangothlan after a Dragon Rally on my 1969 B S A Thunderbolt ,would be Feb .1970 .
That sounds proper hard core John! 1970, Carol wasn't born until July 70.
Sounds like great memories It is a lovely location but I fear the food at the Ponderosa hasn't moved on much since the 70s
Great scenery, thanks sharing.
@@05gt99 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Great weather for a ride Richard - those speed restrictions in Wales are taking it back to the dark ages 🙄 We rode through Wales in awful weather a couple of weeks ago with 40 mph on open dual carriage ways!! Pointless! Ponderosa cafe is a great location but I think that’s about it! 😀👍
@midlifemotorcyclediaries I just find the constant monitoring of cameras and the speed on the dash distracting. There seems to be no ending to the money to finance these cameras and erection of new signage but little to spend on fixing the roads.
Yes, the Ponderosa is an iconic location, but for decent riding, nothing beats Spain
@@Banditmanuk Correct in one Richard. If only all people who ride and really enjoy Motorcycles and Cars decided to vote for a Political Party, who might offer a different view of Road use. Instead, too many are continuing to vote for Parties, who'll have us back in Ponies and Trap or waiting for Public Transport. We as Motorcyclists and Car lovers are a big portion of the Electorate and we CAN make our views felt.
That trout fishery and cafe looks more appealing than the Ponderosa. Have to give it a try,
@@upthepole Yep we're thinking that 👍
Wow for a short video you sure packed a lot of beautiful scenery in. Sally and I visited the Ponderosa Cafe once nice roads and views when you get there. Shame about your food not being great. Keep up the great work.
@@the_mad_leprechaun Yes beautiful scenery Shane about the food at the Ponderosa
Interesting ! I have considered the ponderosa but not sure I'm bothered now although the area looks great shame about all those cameras though , smoked trout appeals though Richard 😉. Hope they sorted the paniers to your satisfaction Cheers👍
@@crumblymal8479 The Ponderosa is in a nice spot but there's better places to eat.
I think the speed restrictions spoil it as a riding destination in my humble opinion.
Nice to see you out playing bike mate 🙂
I've never rated the food there either... it is a bit school dinner like... bland and left on a hotplate too long.
@HippoDrones That's a great description of the food there 🙃
Me, on my own on an MT10! Nothing official like had dropped through my door yet
Nice ride and lovely scenery, these are the days we dream about in the depths of winter! It looked like you had some company with the Kawasaki up to the Ponderosa cafe, I wonder if he has seen your video?! I have Shad luggage on my NT1100, I've been very impressed with it so far, I hope you got yours sorted! regards Dennis.
@@Hinckley_Biker luggage is sorted. Details in next vid. Yep not many decent days left for riding now.
I guess Mr Kawasaki man will say if he spots himself. Followed me all the way
Love that area, been to Pondarosa but actually not eaten there and now don’t think I will lol😂
@@wraggy_moto It's a lovely area. The appeal for us as motorcycle riders is diminished by so many cameras and limits. There's also many better places to eat.
Its not just in wales with the speed limits, its bloody everywhere.
@@martyndunn1905 40 up the horseshoe pass is ridiculous. Sign of the times unfortunately
@@Banditmanuk Bloody ridiculous.
Lovely biking country Wales Richard but I’d give the Ponderosa a miss, always been a greasy spoon. Speed limits are a pain especially with a v twin like mine. Think it’s my big trip next year but just about to head up the south west of Scotland via the Isle of Bute😀🏍.
@@IanTed Scotland is fabulous when the weather is with you. Hope you have a great time.
Carol & I are about to embark on a few days exploring the rest of Wales. The weather looks promising. We will miss out the Ponderosa this time 👍
You packed a lot into that short video, I heard that the councils can’t afford to redo all the signs to reinstate old speed limits, probably nonsense but one take on it, could be possible I guess. missed your partner out front too, but you had a stealth partner there behind you for a while to make up for it😉
I suspect many 20s Will stay.
I definitely missed having Carol with me, alas working that day. Man on a ninja behind was pacing me up. He will probably never know his run was captured on TH-cam
Looks like lovely weather there mate. Every time someone mentions Wales, i think of that joke. You probably already know it, but here goes. "Two fat girls walk into a bar. A guy says 'you girls from London?' They answer 'Wales.' He replies 'you whales from London?"
@@BadMonkeyTouring 🤣🤣 Brilliant and silly but just bought a smile to carol's face.
Talking of Wales, we're back there now on tour and it's sunny again.
Cheers and best wishes
Local councils in Wales have the ok from Welsh govt to return limits to previous limits if they deem it suitable from September 2024.
@@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 Thanks appreciate the info
But will they? Even though they got rid of the Idiot 1st Minister Mark Drakeford, who didn't even drive.
Can you tell me what the rationale was to lower the speed limits? If they keep lowering them it soon will be faster to travel on the canal boats😁😁
@@flatcapcaferacer I struggle to understand. I'm more old school. Ride safely to the conditions but government thinks it knows better.
I'm sure some in government would see banning motorcycles as a way of saving lives. I bet you guys in the US don't get all these average speed cameras
@@Banditmanuk I haven't seen one average speed camera yet but surely California or New York would have them .
They have tried red light cameras and photo radar but after a bit they were removed in my old state of Arizona.
California is about to pass a law requiring all cars and trucks to be limited to just ten mph above the speed limit with audible alarms by be 2030. That law would likely affect all cars and trucks in North America.
@@flatcapcaferacer We've already got speed limiters courtesy of Europe laws. Every new car you now have to turn it off every time you start the car. Utter nonsense heading your way!
Just my opinion, but I think it was part of the net zero agenda by the government and local councils to bollox Diesel engines up , as you know diesels have to run at a higher temperature to burn the soot from the D P F so it doesn't get clogged up , low speeds kill diesel engines stone dead 😉 just another way to get cars off the road , Bds .
Chip butties should be served with lots of proper butter (not margarine) between slices of white bread, it's the law! (not on a bap) 😋 Hope you get the luggage sorted. I'm not too fussed by the 20 mph if I'm honest, they tend to be short stretches (at least the one's I've come across.) I'm more concerned about the average speed camera's cropping up all over the place (not just Wales) Which force you to watch the speedo as much as the road. As someone else in the comments has already mentioned, I can't see them changing them back to 30 mph if I'm honest.
Think the bread and the chips had been stood a good while before I tied them 😳
Luggage issue is sorted but forms next weeks vid.
As for average speed cameras. Nobody is asking for them but there's an ever lasting supply of money to erect them but no money to fix the pot holes.
@@Banditmanuk Don't get me started on pot holes.... last year in Wales the road was completely broken up all the way across the road on the exit of a corner, and it cost me £200 to get the fork seals replaced. 🙁 No need to mention I should have been able to stop in time...I've already had that conversation with myself 🙂
@@Banditmanuk
Think the bread and the chips had been stood a good while before I tied them.
To be fair it looked really busy on the car park.... for all that I can't eat cold food. You'll know to look elsewhere next time. Average speed cameras don't need to justify their cost, as they will pay for themselves in no time. A win win cash cow.
I really can't be bothered to go to Wales now. It's not a question of wanting to ride like an idiot, it's just that everything is so draconian now. I'll spend my hard earned money elsewhere.
@@mrcintheuk4641 They are certainly trying to discourage us. Carol & have a Wales tour planned so we will let you know if it's going to be our last visit
Hi ya Richard the ponderosa seems to have gone down hill with the quality of there food I don’t stop there anymore 👍
@@SOLOMOTOUK So many places do food better. Iconic location but that's about it
Lest year I was in there had one of there main courses and Apple crumble seemed okay then but another visit again later on good 👍🏍️
Riding at 20mph is more of a hazard in my opinion especially with jerky throttle due to Euro 5 mapping. 30mph has become muscle memory leaving the driver/rider free to concentrate all around him. 20mph means he's fighting the throttle and concentrating on the Speedo and likely to be overtaken by a push bike or electric scooter. Ironically narrow country lanes remain with a 60mph limit when no one in their right mind would risk meeting a speeding oncoming car. Still with 15 and 20 minute zones planned ( all your needs within walking distance within that time) 20mph limits are only the thin end of a very Big Wedge.
@@michaellilley6725 we're currently back in Wales on a mini tour so more 20s. I keep in fist gear as I'm at clutch slipping at about 12.
Despite what one or two commentators say 20 zones unless outside schools are a bad idea.
We've already been overtaken by a scooter in one.
Hopefully the beautiful countryside will make the experience still a positive one
I've not been to Wales for years because of the speed limits, but I do want to visit the viaduct someday.
@@LordBilious The viaduct is amazing and definitely worth seeing and walking over.
That's quite possibly the worst chip barm I've ever seen. 😂
@@whatevertrev1416 🤣🤣 what's this barm you talk of? Don't you mean cob?
Either way it was pretty terrible 😳
food at the ponarosa is and always has been rubbish the only thing that keeps it going is the location
True. Beautiful location but food there is terrible. Pre cooked, dished out in a rush if a coach party arrives. Even the cake tasted weird 😨
I think there was so much misinformation wrt to the 20 mph. As i understood it, it was supposed to be that where you previously had a standard of 30 (urban area, regular street lighting, no posted limit) the new default was 20. Nothing else changed. If there's a posted limit, that's the limit as has always been the case.
Sorry to hear about the pannier problems, hope they sort it out, they seem like a good bunch of people 👍
I'm I've not yet visited the Ponderosa. I'll have to correct that mistake.
@NooBiker Perhaps I look at the 20mph too simply. 30 is fine in England's towns and villages but unsafe in Welsh ones? I certainly get 20s outside schools.
The Ponderosa is one of those iconic biker destinations. It's certainly a beautiful run up there even at 40 mph.
@@Banditmanuk I was speaking with someone who works in town planning and he explained that when cars are going at 20mph people are more likely to let their children go outside and cycle on the roads. It feels a lot safer than if vehicles are doing 30.!I don't have a problem with a blanket 20 limit on all residential areas. Loads of places in Europe have shared use streets where cars can go but the priority is with the pedestrians and drivers are really polite and respectful. I think we have a problem of "car brain" in this country when we think streets are primarily for cars (they're not) and it has led to a lot of problems.
@@Banditmanuk I've just seen @ashley_neal has done a video on it very recently
@@NooBiker By your inference the lower the limit, then kids will be playing in the street, which is fine on defined residential streets, like Woonerfs in Holland. Through roads are paid for by the motorist and yet we're never given a say.
@@RichardASK roads are paid from general taxation (income tax, corporation tax, VAT, NI). Even if one doesn't own a car, one is paying for it. Motorised vehicles damage the road more and are more dangerous, therefore requiring qualifications to drive them (a license, that can be withdrawn from the dangerous and incompetent) and regular vehicle testing (MoT) as well as insurance to pay for the damage from accidents.
And yes, I think we should encourage more walking and cycling by younger people in defined residential areas, by discouraging and restricting driving. Plenty of roads are dedicated to cars (the entire motorway network, again paid for by all tax payers).