Ep60 | Biking Road | St Davids Day | Wales | Motorcycle
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- Happy St Davids Day! Another great road to a another Welsh hidden gem.
Hello and welcome to the Great British Biking Adventures Coast Series. In this series we are travelling around the coast on our motorcycle, a Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer.
A lot of our viewers are bike enthusiasts but this series will appeal to a wider audience. Why? Because there’s so much more to the Coast series than motorcycles. There’s the challenges, the journey, geography, history and people. You get to travel the entire coast of England and Wales with us, see how we did it, share our ups and downs, experience English culture, the history and hear about the people that made Britain ‘Great’!
What’s also good about the coast series is it doesn’t matter when you start watching, it’s like one of those open top bus tours - you can get on at any point and just keep going until you arrive back where you started.
Who are we? We’re a husband & wife living in an unremarkable coastal town in England. We’ve been married 35 years and were brought together by motorcycles. One day, Esther’s Honda Melody broke down and she brought it to Jarrod’s motorcycle shop - the rest (as they say) is history.
One cold February day, we started riding along the seafront and just kept going. We wanted to record the experience to have something to watch in the future - the TH-cam channel was an afterthought. Take a look at those first few episodes to see just how novice we were, cobbling together what little phone footage we had to try to make a story. To make up for our amateur recording and shyness we added information in the editing. This set the tone and style of our videos, we hope you like it. We like to think we’ve improved and hopefully you’ll agree, take a look, compare our earlier videos with the later ones and let us know in the comments.
There’s also the filming and production journey. When we started we knew nothing about filming, video and audio production, editing, TH-cam and the like. We’ve learnt loads and spent loads in time and money along the way but it’s been almost as enjoyable as the journey itself. You’ll hopefully appreciate how far we’ve come.
But what’s with all those bible verses we hear you say. We know some of you don’t appreciate this aspect, one or two have told us in the comments! That’s fine - it really is. All are equally welcome here, believers and unbelievers. It would be a pity if you enjoyed everything else but just stopped watching because of the Christian references but we completely accept you’re free to do as you please.
Our faith has prompted us to include a bible verse in our videos and sometimes a Christian perspective on the things we talk about. The channel is not about Christianity but our faith cannot be separated from it. We hope and pray that it will make you think, inquire and even bring you into a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
So lovely, you have a new fan in my wife, she sat and watched your latest creation, then said "these two are really good, I like the way that they take the time to explain to the viewer what they're looking at" praise indeed from my wife, looking forward to the next one.
Great to hear from you again David and that Mrs R has also joined you. Got a cracker or two coming up so grab the popcorn and make yourself comfortable, especially for episodes 62 and 63. How are watching? A lot of viewers prefer the big screen and are watching on their TV's.
@@greatbritishbikingadventures we prefer to watch on the TV, looking forward to the next episodes 😄
Man O Man what can i say! I used to look forward to Friday as finising work and the start of the weekend, now it's looking forward to your video. You can't do England and Wales without doing The Scotish coast in my humble opinion, and then may be on to Ireland and then channel Islands. That's the next few years of Friday entertainment sorted for me 😀Thank you so much for the video the research and all the effort you put into entertaining us. Not forgeting Fucos Spiralis.
Good to see 'normal service has resumed' 😉 John. We'd love to do the Scottish and Irish coast and that was the plan but not sure if we'll find the time in the near future. It might have to wait until we retire properly! She learnt it on a biology field trip, that's got to be a first!
How are your new tyres?
Morning Jerrod I replied but i dont think it's posted,@@greatbritishbikingadventures
I saw your reply on 'Fred', if that's what you mean?
@@greatbritishbikingadventures No It was about tyres!!
Not this one then - 'My bike is my only transport Jerrod so i do as much of my own maintainance as possible.I do have a maual tyre changer it's American bit of kit called NoMar. Eh Up It's almost Friday yippeeee'?
If not that one then it appears to have disappeared down the black hole of YT!!
Excellent video...enjoyed that 👏 👍. Fab road at the end. Cheers, Steve
Thank you Steve.
Another belter! Thanks!
Thank you TWBL. I do believe this might be your first comment? Hopefully, not the last😁
"I know Araf is slow' - Not that you take any notice 🤣😂🤣😂 I can't decide If I'm more impressed with your grasp of the Welsh language or Esther's sense of humour. 😇 Porthy Nant looks brilliant, now added to my Wales trip itenary 👍
Porth Nant is a 'must', even just for the road but the cafe is great and has amazing views. Just wait until Episode 62, there's something you might want to put on (or avoid) on that itinerary.😉
@@greatbritishbikingadventures If that's the one where the bike falls over, not such I can watch that 🙈
😂. No, it's the episode after next, you'll have to wait and see.
What a great series, Scotland next I think 😉
Thanks Adrian. Scotland is going to happen at some stage but just trying to work out when!
A hanky. Not seen such a thing in use in 30 years... scots coast, iom , ireland, brittany, iberian peninsula etc. You may need a lottery win. Thank you and good luck.
I think we not only need a lottery win, we need to retire first!
I'm never without a hanky. I need it for my bikers nose😁
You’re saving the best for the end. Fantastic scenery, very professional presentation and you’re introducing me to wondrous parts of this island we called home.
Sorry to hear you drop it on the next episode.
I've just finished editing episode 62 today and (even if I say so myself) it's a belter. It helps when unexpected things happen but I'm not saying anymore, you'll have to tune in the week after next!!!
From what I've heard about Wales, one can, on an exceptional day, even enjoy a few minutes of sunshine. Is this true? Love the scenery and commentary about what you're featuring.
That's for your kind comments.
As for the weather, I believe the last time the sun was seen in Wales was between 1417-1420hrs on 6th July 2015😂. We jest, but it's a fair observation. That said, I'm not complaining - we have done remarkably well with Welsh weather over the years.
Thank you for a good video today and the history of Nant gwytheryn and wishing the pepole of wales happy st davids day i looked teraible on video thaks again
Thanks Ian, I hope we did Nant justice? Have your colleagues and family seen the video? You were the star of the show!
Thanks again the video on Nant and the history wos spot on ive showed the video to my wife last night i wos not gowing to she licked it very much i will be showing it to staff at Nant this morning
Last think to say about the foryd the road gowing the other side of the castle, i have fond memories of growing up with my father who passed away six weeks ago i wos bought up in the little village of saron you passed on your bike thanks again
We were hoping they would get to see it, thanks for passing it on.
Hi folks, Lovin yer exploits. @17.37 Welsh rallying was born...just a thought 👍❤
Hi Eric, great to have you on board, or have you been lurking in the background for a while?
As we watched that car we were willing it on. The whole video is about 90 seconds long and worth a watch, th-cam.com/video/cpBvjhuzekk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GJ6sCmc3er95kp5o
Where next, you ask? I can tell you - Corsica! Great coast roads and scenery, historic towns like Ajaccio and Sartene and even its own language. Lots of mountains too...
Yes, the lure of the continent! But what continent? Europe? Or maybe even beyond. You'll have to wait and see! Cheers Ian.
Morocco seems enticing
You'll have to wait and see!
Good morning both - well I honestly thought that I knew The Lleyn (often referred to as 'the poor man's Cornwall' hereabouts in the past), but you've beaten me with Porth y Nant!
You're uncovering some real gems on this adventure of yours, and it's great to watch - thankyou.
In terms of what to do next?....well personally I'd love to see you change your minds about Scotland - I know that it's a long way, and probably a logistical nightmare to organise, but it'd be worth it I'm sure. Just saying.......😊
Good afternoon Martin, it's great to hear from you.
Nant was lovely, worth going just for that. They do self catering and we're thinking we might squeeze a couple of days at some point.
As for Scotland, it's well and truly in our sights but probably a mix of coast and inland. We want to find the hidden gems there as well!
We were thinking that our next van-trip should be North Wales as it was, but this little series has confirmed it thanks.
If you do decide to give Scotland a go, the north west was my tour area with the coach, and I have a wealth of hidden gems to impart. 👍
Thanks
Hi, I am a bit late to the party on this one been bogged down with some mega paperwork for the lads company. but its time for a brew and leave the paperwork for a bit so can watch and enjoy your video. Well another interesting episode with some great footage and great historical facts.
Sorry to hear you dropped the bike, hope you were both unscathed. So we will all be waiting to see what happened next week. I hope Jarrod didn't rip his new jacket.
You must have seen me tapping my watch😁. Apart from a very short lived dose of embarrassment we were fine but we'll let you have some insider info - it was the first time, but it wasn't the last!
Jacket escaped unscathed but, as the miles clock up, I'm starting to realise the main drawback of a light coloured jacket. I wonder if it's washable🤔
@@greatbritishbikingadventures Yes washable but use the proper detergent and re waterproofing conditioner.
Was the tree @23.23 a happy accident? I doubt it. ✨😍
Very observant. We noticed it when we were there and took a longer shot but it didn't make the final cut. Your comment makes me think I should have kept it in.
@24.11 🤣🤣It can happen to anyone, sometimes at these slow speeds it's better to "abandon ship" instead of trying to stop it which can lead to twisted ankles and twangled 🤔ligaments...I know!
Re. the uphill climb back. I find sometimes going up is easier because the bike is under engine power most of the time rather than gravity going down, any thoughts anyone.
You'll have to tune in next Friday for the full story!
@@greatbritishbikingadventures 👍
Next adventure "Ride Across Canada" coast to coast by road around 4860Miles, easy ride for you guys. I can provide accommodation about an hour outside our nations capital "Ottawa" and can help with some guiding points on interest 😎😎 We rode a Goldwing and I've had a couple of those slow speed ooopppsess embarrassing for sure and always when there are may people watching ☹☹
That sounds tempting. Wonderful scenery and pretty much the opposite in scale to the UK. Always had the US in our sights for a Goldwing coast to coast but maybe Canada instead🤔
You need to do Scotland then Northern Ireland Scottish isles then you can say you’ve done it all 😂
PS it will save me a big fuel bill
😂 We have thought about it but not sure it will ever happen with all the other commitments we have but we'll see.
PS - Maybe you need to 'take up the baton'?😁
Can I ask because it’s such a big undertaking did you book accommodation in advance or just find somewhere when you get there , and how did you organise such a big trip?
Funny you should ask, we've just finished editing episode 64 where we answer these and other aspects of the trip. We rarely book in advance and we plan our route on Google maps beforehand. Many hours pouring over maps to discover the best routes. Ep64 goes into more detail about it.