TE Lawrence was born in the adjoining town to Porthmadoog , Tremadog , you can find his house with a blue plaque . So now you have been to his birth town , His crash site (RIP), now all you need to do is one of your epic road trips to the Middle East .....
I can just play one of Freddie's videos at midnight and just slowly fall asleep while hearing the sound of the bike engine. His videos are just that pleasing
Bikes and Quads used to be allowed on the beach, banned as the few, with no restraint, ruined it for everyone else. Wonderful camera work by Monica, such a beautiful part of the world that I made many memories from when I was younger.
Lovely Wales. ❤ Went to Anglesey from Bedford on my Yamaha FS1E 48 years ago. When I was young and carefree! Unfortunately I broke down when I got there and had to come back on a train, travelling in guard vans with my moped! 🤣
I like your choice of music - every piece is just right for the accompanying visual. As someone who will be returning to biking shortly, after an extended break, your two-wheeled adventures are filling me with ideas for where to go when I finally get out again. I’m going to buy a 350 Royal Enfield, but it’ll probably be a Bullet, rather than a Classic. What I WILL have to do though is subscribe to the channel and watch more later - otherwise my Saturday morning will vanish and I will have accomplished none of the things I need to do!
A bit late to the party but I loved this one. This is my home. The opening shot was just up the road from Bennar Beach, Black Rock Sands is an institution for young drivers to spend their evenings driving. And then going to T H Roberts coffee shop and eating Meg’s cake and talking to Sam (Meg’s grandson) about his bike. Love it. By the way, go to Black Rock out of season and there’s nobody manning the booth to tell you that you can’t ride your bike 😜
Ahh what memories. Used to spend all our holidays in at Green Acres Caravan site at Black Rock Sands, Morfa Bychan, back in the 70’s. Love North Wales. That was Criccieth Castle you saw in the background on the beach. You should have gone there (if time permitted). As a holiday treat we would go there for fish and chips and home made Cadwaladers ice cream! Not sure if they’re still there? First drove my parents car on that beach - an old Triumph Herald... well steered it sitting on my dad’s lap, as I couldn’t reach the pedals. Thanks for bringing back those joyous times Freddie and Monika.
Ohh Freddie & Monika ❤️ Your adventures are truly inspiring and beautiful! How are you finding the little Classic 350? Is it incredible to ride all day & for these little side journeys? Is Monika comfortable as pillion? Wales is magical & magnificent ⭐️
For the final Welsh video that I filmed yesterday, I did a 450+ mile day. The Enfield did it with ease, and I was comfortable all day. Monika says it’s the second most comfortable bike she’s ever been on (just behind my Bonneville with the King and Queen seat). The bike can do everything and can comfortably be one’s only bike. It is… a joy❤️🏍️
Freddie, you inspired me to do my first ever (I’m 63) ‘mini’ (1 day) bike ‘tour’ around Snowdonia today, on my Triumph Speedmaster 1200 (2018). I loved every minute. Sitting ‘on’ a bike offers much better views than ‘in’ a car. I even liked the average speed cameras as they meant I was much less likely to get blasted by a ‘crotch rocket’. Keep up the good work as you are making people’s lives better, not ‘just’ making (excellently crafted) videos.
Another fabulous job Freddie and Monika.... having owned/restored a '70 Bonneville that sadly had to go... your videos remind me of how joyful just putting around the countryside was when we lived up in New England. The roads and scenery in Wales is spectacular.....whereas SW Florida has NO interesting roads at all, just straight.... and HOT! Thank you for another great video.... Frank fr Florida
I spent my holiday in Wales in 1999. We stayed in an apartment in Porthmadog and explored Wales from there. Bangor, Aberystwyth, Penrhyn, Aberdaron, Snowdonia National Park, etc. It was absolutely fantastic.
After this comment I will shut up.. But at 7 years old I learnt to drive on those sands in my Dads Austin A10 I am now 70 OH MY GOD 70 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But in those days you were lucky to see more than 15 cars on the beach at anyone given time. How times have changed.. Having said that it looks like there were not many cars on the day you were there ??Probably something to do with folk being fed up of the regs in Wales ??????????????????????PleasePlease return and take time to review the land in its full glory its worth everyminute of your time trust me !!!!!!!!!!!
My love for Wales comes from the fact that it's one of the few places left in the UK almost untamed by humanity and civilization. It's raw and wild and one can really get away and feel free for a while.
Wait, what? Cars allowed on the beach but not bikes? Why? Besides, starting my Sunday the best possible way: laundry, your video while I have coffee, and then heading out with my girl and motorcycle for geocaching 😊. Your video puts me in the right mood 🙂. Really loving the scenery and the Classic.
Don't really get how someone who is just another human can decide you can't ride your motorbike on some surfaces between the land and the water. It's just made up nonsense really.
I don't know why, but a reason could be that bikes frequently don't have engine covers obligatory for cars, so they can potentially spill oil. Should be clearly marked though, perhaps Freddie was given wrong info.
No Bikes because those that rule this fantastic country are MORONS NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS MORONS I.E. 2000 bikes come to Wales well North Wales every weekend during the summer so what do the Morons do make it as hard as possible "lets put as many blocks as we can in the way " 20M.P.H. speed limits that cost 33 million yep 33 million get as many police cars and camers out to catch them speeding.. Fuck the schools and Hospitals they dont need the cash but we do to pay our wages its a total joke it honestly is.. As a Welshman all I can say is sorry !!!!!!!!!but please come back because we need every one of you and we are not all ass holes as a lot of folk think we are just like you trying to survive with Morons at the helm !!!!!!!!!!!Rant Over !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry it is not their reasoning is safety and saving lives what a load of bollocks that is how many deaths in 2022 and 2023 in 30 zones ?????NIL !!!!!!!!!!! We have more avarage speed cameras in Wales than the rest of the world Well if they can talk shit so can I !!
@IceAce1 most of my cars have leaked oil a few even onto the exhaust that makes them un driveable really. That was a vauxall astra. None of my bikes have ever leaked oil. I've never had a KTM though
@@chrishart8548 That Astra must have smoked a lot of cars then;) I can second the general experience re cars/bikes. My car dealer once said that VW started adding extra black foam to the engine undertray so that customers don't complain as much about oil drips on it ..
Having breakfast and watching your latest video on a sunday morning really makes me want to drop everything for the day, jump on the old bike and explore the countryside. 🏍💨 Thanks Freddie and Monika 👍
Hi F and M. Just checking out your back catalogue.Viewing an older vid. Very entertaining, as always. You and M see the beauty in everything, which is refreshing these days. More power to you both !
I think between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland we have everything we need on our doorstep for some stunning motorcycle holidays to suit all types of riding, we may not have the expance of Europe or the US but I think we win hands down with scenery. Great video
Man, this bike looks good on you. You should buy it, this exact color model. 👍🏽 Been watching your videos ever since that triumph bobber with ape handlebars popped into my feed (been 2yrs, I guess). Big fan here🙂.
i ride that same motorcycle, and took it to my fathers house today for fathers day here in Australia. Whole family was there too along with my pa, who used to ride a BMW R100s. He loved my classic 350 and the sound of its engine :) Glad to see you've been enjoying the bike as much as I have, as well as seeing how eye catching it is.
@@FreddieDobbs I certainly did! my pa had to stop riding due to the comings and goings of life, and I can tell he really misses it. I let him give the bike a good rev :) all the best to you and Monica!
What is the maintenance like on this 350? Someone above mentioned valves need to be checked / done monthly(?). I have my eye on this Classic 350 so I'm asking around. Thanks :)
@@csc-photo im a relatively inexperienced rider, so im picking uo things as i go along. ive had it serviced twiced, and one warranty check. Recently just changed the oil, and topped up the brake fluid my self for the first time too. Very approachable for new riders, and accessible for people who like to be able to fix things themselves. Also ive not heard anything about valves being checked monthly, but ill look into it. (edit) Theres a great video from a youtube account called Ride with Warro, explains everything about the classic 350 Valves :)
Freddie - if you are still in Bala, when heading back home take a detour and ride via Bala and the road over the hills to Llangynog. One of the finest motorcycle routes ever.
I was just in Snowdonia or atleast the surrounding area near to it and every time I would be in the car with my mum I was just imagining riding a motorcycle through the country roads with the wind flowing around me. After all that motorcycle thinking and watching your videos, I’ve been really keen on getting a motorcycle as soon as possible. My Grandfather and father tell me their stories of owning motorcycles and it makes me feel like I have to have one at some point in time. Just a little thought of mine as I clicked on this video. Keep up the great work 😎
I don’t mean to make fun, and it’s easy for me being Welsh, but I almost spat my coffee out when you said porth ma dog! 😂 great video as always! 🏴
Your point is very true. We were touring Europe a few weeks ago and in an Austrian bar one of the locals said Hello Englanders. Mortified, what an insult !
Hi Freddie great to meet you at Copdock today, I was the beardy bald bloke with menieres, and my Mrs had been looking out for you all day. Have you thought about coming to Sudbury, about 40 minutes from Ipswich, we have TTT motorcycles, like a budget Krazy Horse, plus canoe trips down the Stour. You want about 3 hours to get down to the Henny Swan for lunch and get back to Sudbury. It's great fun and quite scenic. Probably make an interesting video. If you're on the bike, a trip to the Lamarsh Red Lion would be very picturesque aswel. Really enjoying your videos. All the best, Rob and Julia.😊
I think your both right about the house, It looks like a chimney at one end of the building and people used to live above the animals in the winter months. Great Sunday morning viewing as always
Good point- there must’ve been people living there with a chimney. Monika’s just discovered that there was a murder in this house about 130 years ago or so😳
If you look you can see the fire place down, it looks like an old Welsh farm house that was later used to house animals which has happened a lot in my part of South Wales, it's a kind of recycling, found you this morning and enjoying the journey,👍
Hi Freddie, great to meet you yesterday (Elan Valley Cyclist 😊). Hopefully you found your way to the Devil's Staircase? If not you'll have to return and explore some more 👍
Wales would definitely be my choice had l not decided to live in España...Wales is a wonderful country to tour and explore ...l have to say though, weather is the largest reason l would not return to UK. The thought of a freezing cold damp environment is just too awful to contemplate after twenty years living in the Sun....Enjoy your trip, l enjoy watching your journey
Yeah, i know the feeling.Sold the Hayabusa last year but couldnt be without a bike and bought a Street Triple R from 2011 in early June 2023 and in September this same year i have done 9320 miles on it ha ha ... Riding to and from work and on my free days all over the place in Scandinavia are pure happiness.
Had many happy holidays in Porthmadog at our friend's caravan just behind Blackrock sands, used to love the coastal walk from the beach back into the town, a few beers at the railway stn then back on the local bus... a beautiful part of the county...
Hi Freddie. Been to Blackrock sands since being little in the 60's. One of my earliest memories of the region was a pack of Angels cruising along the beach one evening. Made quite an impression. They used to camp at a site by the cliffs. North Wales is a great area for biking. My wife and I try to shoot up from our base in the Forest of Dean at least twice a year. Beddgelert and the Lanberris pass on a rainy day is really worhwhile. So is Criccieth ( castle, superb chip shop, pebble beach) and Abersoch (upmarket and boaty) Keep up the great work!
I moved from southern england to north wales 20 years ago for all the reasons you mention. In good weather the ducati comes out, bad weather the himalayan hits the green lanes. Hiking good also. Honestly believe i am in biking nirvana. Still within good proximity of civilisation and manchester airport. My brother recently moved from Denver Colorado to Harlech as fell in love with the coastline and mountains and has just planted out a vineyard looking out to sea. If you are back in wales in 4 years time ill arrange a private tour. Perfect climate for grapes apparently. Cali moto app helps keep you away from busy roads and average speed camera zones. My business has offices in conwy, liverpool and chester but conwy has the nicest people / clients. Never had an issue with the welsh, most genuine lovely people. Enjoy rest of your time in gods country.
Hey guys, you won’t believe how close you were to a beach you could have ridden on.. Borth is in the opposite direction to Barmouth and you can ride at the top end of it.
Gorgeous landscapes Fred, actually I am planning a bike trip from Madrid to Scotland and I believe I have to stop at Wales on my way! Thank yo for sharing
It is great seeing you in the places I ride.if the weathers good it’s best place In uk. Black rock sands a parking ripoff. I taught my 3 kids the basics of driving and operations them. I have never seen a bike on there unless after car park gestapo not present.
Incredible video as always Freddie. I've been to Wales in july and I feel so dumb that I didn't know about that beach. Such a shame that UK/Europe is so strict on these kinds of stuff, same goes for off-roading. It doesn't really seem to be the case in places such as Canada, US or Australia, however I just base that on the videos I watch on TH-cam ^^
It seems ridiculous to use the ‘H&S’ excuse. Whose health & safety? Riding there on a motorbike could jeopardise your H&S. Surely it’s for the individual to decide. If it’s down to antisocial riding, that should be said & policed - although car drivers can be antisocial too. Annoying nanny-state attitudes. Great vid as per 👍
Freddie, you’re right Wales, along with Scotland, are absolutely fantastic. Living in the Northwest of England I have reasonably easy access to both and enjoy every minute I’m able to spent there!
We visited harlech last Oct half term ( 20c ! And parked on beach ) at this time.of year no little hut or guard so anyone could just drive on. It was quiet compared to summer - I imagine you could probably just ride on and park up just like the cars.
Well, now I know why New South Wales is called NSW! 3:37 could basically be anywhere here om the east coast. Anyway, hello from down under and thanks for the great content!
Wow your in mr darcy & the old man territory. I’m sure he stopped there to look at that building and ironically on his 350 classic loan also. Lovely beach, if you are ever in Cornwall kynance cove the lizard beautiful stunning beach like your on another world Tennyson loved it there. 👍
Blackrock sands , our favorite beach, we're there in two weeks for a long weekend for our wedding anniversary, and going on our bikes, love the place, must say it hasn't always been like that you used to be able to ride on the beach, we've been going there for over thirty years, if you go in the winter months it's quiet and you can ride on the beach. You could be cheeky and go back in the evening when he's gone but ride respectfully, as no doubt you would! 😉
That train is on the Cambrian Coast line, probably the most scenic in Britain. It will have started its journey at Pwllheli on the Lleyn Peninsula, and travelled along the coast via Porthmadog. It will then go on down the coast through Barmouth to Machynlleth where it turns inland on the Mid Wales line to Shrewsbury, terminating at Birmingham New St. I have travelled on it many times and it never fails to thrill with such magnificent scenery.
Freddie, your only scratching the surface of wales, you really need to visit Tenby and more of West Wales coast, you'll be gobsmacked as well as the massive reservoirs we have such as Elan Valley. These are two places you must visit. I'd be happy to guide you around Elan valley and the Pembrokeshire coasts.
Freddie you were right about riding your bike on the beach at black rock sands back in the 70s we used to race up and down happy days.Not good for the chrome and chain though
Black Rock Sands. The castle you pointed out is Cricketh Castle, and about 30 mins away from there is the cottage I used to stay at with about 10 friends I associated with at our now defunct local rock bar in Chesterfield. Sorely miss those days and it's nice to see the area again, even if only in via video 🙂
Oh, if you want to see more of Wales I can recommend Betws y coed and Beddgelert for a nice little sightseeing visit. Further afield, there's Beumarris Castle on Anglesey and the old Jail next to it. Let us all know how you get on 😊
Amazing. I love the stone house. I saw a chimney and what looked like a fireplace. Would that be common in an animal shelter. Or maybe it was a little bit of both. Those riding lanes and beaches are incredible.
Love the channel mate always worth a viewing great little trip. West coast is great . Most telling thing ? When you looked outside the cafe and couldn't say what the other bike was. Enfields? As obvious and unique as Harleys. But with bigger sales. Off myself tomorrow for a short 3 day trip to test my load out and new tent before next years long tour.......on? Yup a 350 classic Red and Chrome . "But you can't tour on small bikes they are too slow" Shout the big bore bike riders. Yea . sure what ever you say. Bye. Always makes me laugh . Happy riding Lee and Ethel the Enfield.
Have a great trip on your Classic 350🤘🏼🤘🏼 I totally agree; I did 450 miles yesterday. The Enfield handled the day with total ease and in complete comfort. The bike can do it all💪🏼💪🏼
Fantastic video Freddie & Monika - you mention the Elan Valley (ee-lan) a favourite spot of mine where my great-nan grew up. Wales is fantastic for riding, and Elan is certainly my favourite place for it. The road from Aberystwyth to Elan via Devil's bridge is definitely worth checking out, and if you're ever out that way, the Irfon valley and devil's staircase is a beautiful ride.
The Welsh pronunciation of Elan is as Freddie said it. Everyone normally says it as you have indicated but Freddie was actually right. Just one more of our beautiful places in Wales!
Great video.... More I prefer when you travelling around UK it's so more excited to see beautiful place so British and so stunning.... Really good high quality video.... With different and unice atmosphere with every video so natural.... All best👌👌👌👌
That beach reminds me of Ainsdale beach just down the road from us with sands stretching for miles and very large dune areas. Cars again are allowed but again I've never seen any motorbike's , pushbikes yes motorbike's no.
Interesting about the chap being called English as a friend who is a geordie was mistaken for Welsh and he absolutely hated it. I can not repeat his words but is akin to nobody says "dear Santa please make me Welsh". We named him Billy the Taff naturally. 😈😈🤣🤣 Lovely video by the way.
Coincidently we were in the same place last week, absolutely stunning!! Hoping you'll have some merch available soon? Another great way to receive support for the channel 😊
Love your content, Freddie! Special mention to Monika, for being such a great photographer. Cheers! PS: The bird poop accident reminded me of Peter Sellers and his Pink Panther movies 😂
Hi Freddie love your videos but where is the video from your recent trip to South Wales? We've had one from the North, but not one promised one from the South? 😢
Good to see you both enjoyed Wales, we live not half a mile a mile from where you filmed the clip looking over Harlech beach! We are so blessed to live here a true biker heaven!
Ooh Freddie you should have gone to Beddgelert at the foot of snowdonia. Look it up its the most beautiful place and a steam train runs to it several times a day.
Looks like you're not for from Portmerion - TMF was there last week by co-incidence. Also as far as Porthmadog goes, I'm pretty sure the pronunciation is Port-MAdog, with no 'th' sound. Thanks for the latest video, I'm loving the 350.
I would say Monica is partially right, What the building is is an old small holding, probably around 400 years old, many were too small to be viable after world war one, and became storage sheds for bigger farms in the area. If you noticed the fire place was in the gable end wall when you looked through the window.
Mate this is absolutely amazing, I'd say pretty everything, from the place you choose to film and eat, to the places you both guys show us, and that beach was so interesting!! You really reached the point I think, where there's no need to have a huge horse bike but just 20 cv and enjoy what comes. Thanks for doing this, it really entertains me a lot. And I wish RE will sponsor you cause you brought to me this bike and I fell in love with it. Bye! 👍🏼
You guys rock. I'm a kiwi and that beach? Well, if I didn't know where you were..it looked kinda New Zealandy!! Loved the bike, the cafe, the beach, the music, the chat, the house, Monika's eye for shots (please don't be shy Monika!!)...just love it all, and that RE is a winner.
Great video as usual. Both Wales and the 350 looking good. I wouldn't let you on the beach wearing that cardigan either!! 😂😂 Keep up the good work, thanks both.
Hi Freddie. I agree with you it's a beautiful area. Odd that you mentioned it being like Australia, there's a pub in town called The Australia! The beach you may be thinking of for motorcycles maybe Pendine Sands beach on the South coast, where they have beach racing. Did you ride across Barmouth bridge?
Love those expensive corrugated “aluminium “ roofs that Welsh farmers of yore employed!! 🤣🤣…I would have used cheap corrugated iron myself but hey ho! 🙈😉😘….just teasing guys!…epic vid as usual…the camera work and sound is amazing…looking forward to the next instalment 👍
Whatever camera Monika is using it’s spectacularly good. That opening sequence is almost 3D!
Pretty sure just an iPhone
Probably iphone as theyre very good at filming
It's an iPhone
The camera is a little bit nervous. . .
TE Lawrence was born in the adjoining town to Porthmadoog , Tremadog , you can find his house with a blue plaque . So now you have been to his birth town , His crash site (RIP), now all you need to do is one of your epic road trips to the Middle East .....
I can just play one of Freddie's videos at midnight and just slowly fall asleep while hearing the sound of the bike engine. His videos are just that pleasing
Bikes and Quads used to be allowed on the beach, banned as the few, with no restraint, ruined it for everyone else. Wonderful camera work by Monica, such a beautiful part of the world that I made many memories from when I was younger.
Always the Selfish Few that Spoil it for The Rest
Freddie would Have pootled along the Beach on the Enfield parked up & Disturbed No other Beach Users
You might spray sand onto people who are doused in lotion
@@booster330 no more than any 4x4 that Drives on the Sand
The ones that get flooded with sea water when they get Stuck because they Weigh so much
They're barrel jellyfish, pretty harmless. Great vid as usual. You could ride bikes on there in the mid 1960s, in my case at the time a Lambretta.😁
Lovely Wales. ❤
Went to Anglesey from Bedford on my Yamaha FS1E 48 years ago. When I was young and carefree! Unfortunately I broke down when I got there and had to come back on a train, travelling in guard vans with my moped! 🤣
Now this is a proper adventure!
You wouldn't be able to do that today, more's the pity.
Well done. The only way to avoid these things is to never set off and then you can’t tell interesting story of how you got back.
I like your choice of music - every piece is just right for the accompanying visual. As someone who will be returning to biking shortly, after an extended break, your two-wheeled adventures are filling me with ideas for where to go when I finally get out again. I’m going to buy a 350 Royal Enfield, but it’ll probably be a Bullet, rather than a Classic. What I WILL have to do though is subscribe to the channel and watch more later - otherwise my Saturday morning will vanish and I will have accomplished none of the things I need to do!
A bit late to the party but I loved this one. This is my home. The opening shot was just up the road from Bennar Beach, Black Rock Sands is an institution for young drivers to spend their evenings driving. And then going to T H Roberts coffee shop and eating Meg’s cake and talking to Sam (Meg’s grandson) about his bike. Love it.
By the way, go to Black Rock out of season and there’s nobody manning the booth to tell you that you can’t ride your bike 😜
SPLENDID, Thank you for taking us around guys.
Ahh what memories. Used to spend all our holidays in at Green Acres Caravan site at Black Rock Sands, Morfa Bychan, back in the 70’s. Love North Wales. That was Criccieth Castle you saw in the background on the beach. You should have gone there (if time permitted). As a holiday treat we would go there for fish and chips and home made Cadwaladers ice cream! Not sure if they’re still there? First drove my parents car on that beach - an old Triumph Herald... well steered it sitting on my dad’s lap, as I couldn’t reach the pedals. Thanks for bringing back those joyous times Freddie and Monika.
Ohh Freddie & Monika ❤️ Your adventures are truly inspiring and beautiful! How are you finding the little Classic 350? Is it incredible to ride all day & for these little side journeys? Is Monika comfortable as pillion? Wales is magical & magnificent ⭐️
For the final Welsh video that I filmed yesterday, I did a 450+ mile day. The Enfield did it with ease, and I was comfortable all day. Monika says it’s the second most comfortable bike she’s ever been on (just behind my Bonneville with the King and Queen seat).
The bike can do everything and can comfortably be one’s only bike. It is… a joy❤️🏍️
And it looks and sounds great too.
650cc meteor cruiser, with added padded seat, back rest and screen.
@@FreddieDobbs that’s because you’re both the King & Queen 😉😎❤️
@@FreddieDobbsso imagine how it would be with the touring seats fitted 😊
Freddie, you inspired me to do my first ever (I’m 63) ‘mini’ (1 day) bike ‘tour’ around Snowdonia today, on my Triumph Speedmaster 1200 (2018). I loved every minute. Sitting ‘on’ a bike offers much better views than ‘in’ a car. I even liked the average speed cameras as they meant I was much less likely to get blasted by a ‘crotch rocket’. Keep up the good work as you are making people’s lives better, not ‘just’ making (excellently crafted) videos.
Another fabulous job Freddie and Monika.... having owned/restored a '70 Bonneville that sadly had to go... your videos remind me of how joyful just putting around the countryside was when we lived up in New England. The roads and scenery in Wales is spectacular.....whereas SW Florida has NO interesting roads at all, just straight.... and HOT! Thank you for another great video.... Frank fr Florida
I spent my holiday in Wales in 1999. We stayed in an apartment in Porthmadog and explored Wales from there. Bangor, Aberystwyth, Penrhyn, Aberdaron, Snowdonia National Park, etc. It was absolutely fantastic.
After this comment I will shut up.. But at 7 years old I learnt to drive on those sands in my Dads Austin A10 I am now 70 OH MY GOD 70 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But in those days you were lucky to see more than 15 cars on the beach at anyone given time. How times have changed.. Having said that it looks like there were not many cars on the day you were there ??Probably something to do with folk being fed up of the regs in Wales ??????????????????????PleasePlease return and take time to review the land in its full glory its worth everyminute of your time trust me !!!!!!!!!!!
My love for Wales comes from the fact that it's one of the few places left in the UK almost untamed by humanity and civilization. It's raw and wild and one can really get away and feel free for a while.
You have obviously never been to Cardiff. 😁
Welsh men love rubbing the lotion on the skin
your right about civilized !!! lol
Lovely video and lovely scenery .
I want to take the Ferry and visit Wales now.
Greetings from Germany
14:55 Aluminium? With rust? Lol!
Wait, what? Cars allowed on the beach but not bikes? Why?
Besides, starting my Sunday the best possible way: laundry, your video while I have coffee, and then heading out with my girl and motorcycle for geocaching 😊. Your video puts me in the right mood 🙂. Really loving the scenery and the Classic.
Don't really get how someone who is just another human can decide you can't ride your motorbike on some surfaces between the land and the water. It's just made up nonsense really.
I don't know why, but a reason could be that bikes frequently don't have engine covers obligatory for cars, so they can potentially spill oil.
Should be clearly marked though, perhaps Freddie was given wrong info.
No Bikes because those that rule this fantastic country are MORONS NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS MORONS I.E. 2000 bikes come to Wales well North Wales every weekend during the summer so what do the Morons do make it as hard as possible "lets put as many blocks as we can in the way " 20M.P.H. speed limits that cost 33 million yep 33 million get as many police cars and camers out to catch them speeding.. Fuck the schools and Hospitals they dont need the cash but we do to pay our wages its a total joke it honestly is.. As a Welshman all I can say is sorry !!!!!!!!!but please come back because we need every one of you and we are not all ass holes as a lot of folk think we are just like you trying to survive with Morons at the helm !!!!!!!!!!!Rant Over !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry it is not their reasoning is safety and saving lives what a load of bollocks that is how many deaths in 2022 and 2023 in 30 zones ?????NIL !!!!!!!!!!! We have more avarage speed cameras in Wales than the rest of the world Well if they can talk shit so can I !!
@IceAce1 most of my cars have leaked oil a few even onto the exhaust that makes them un driveable really. That was a vauxall astra. None of my bikes have ever leaked oil. I've never had a KTM though
@@chrishart8548 That Astra must have smoked a lot of cars then;) I can second the general experience re cars/bikes.
My car dealer once said that VW started adding extra black foam to the engine undertray so that customers don't complain as much about oil drips on it ..
Having breakfast and watching your latest video on a sunday morning really makes me want to drop everything for the day, jump on the old bike and explore the countryside. 🏍💨 Thanks Freddie and Monika 👍
Hi F and M. Just checking out your back catalogue.Viewing an older vid.
Very entertaining, as always.
You and M see the beauty in everything, which is refreshing these days.
More power to you both !
I think between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland we have everything we need on our doorstep for some stunning motorcycle holidays to suit all types of riding, we may not have the expance of Europe or the US but I think we win hands down with scenery. Great video
Agreed
Man, this bike looks good on you. You should buy it, this exact color model. 👍🏽
Been watching your videos ever since that triumph bobber with ape handlebars popped into my feed (been 2yrs, I guess). Big fan here🙂.
Incredible stone house!
Bikes, and you two, take us everywhere!
i ride that same motorcycle, and took it to my fathers house today for fathers day here in Australia. Whole family was there too along with my pa, who used to ride a BMW R100s. He loved my classic 350 and the sound of its engine :) Glad to see you've been enjoying the bike as much as I have, as well as seeing how eye catching it is.
Ahh this is brilliant! I bet the Classic 350 May well’ve brought back some old memories🙂
I hope you had a great day!
@@FreddieDobbs I certainly did! my pa had to stop riding due to the comings and goings of life, and I can tell he really misses it. I let him give the bike a good rev :)
all the best to you and Monica!
What is the maintenance like on this 350? Someone above mentioned valves need to be checked / done monthly(?). I have my eye on this Classic 350 so I'm asking around. Thanks :)
@@csc-photo im a relatively inexperienced rider, so im picking uo things as i go along. ive had it serviced twiced, and one warranty check. Recently just changed the oil, and topped up the brake fluid my self for the first time too. Very approachable for new riders, and accessible for people who like to be able to fix things themselves. Also ive not heard anything about valves being checked monthly, but ill look into it. (edit) Theres a great video from a youtube account called Ride with Warro, explains everything about the classic 350 Valves :)
@@ChancellorBeeHaw I'll check it out, thanks so much for all the info! 😎
Freddie - if you are still in Bala, when heading back home take a detour and ride via Bala and the road over the hills to Llangynog. One of the finest motorcycle routes ever.
Ahh man I've not been on my bike no where near enough this year, love these videos, keeps me motivatied for future adventures..
I wondered if you got confused with Pendine sands in South Wales Freddie?
Come to north of denmark. Beautiful beaches and you can drive whatever you like on them! ❤
I was just in Snowdonia or atleast the surrounding area near to it and every time I would be in the car with my mum I was just imagining riding a motorcycle through the country roads with the wind flowing around me. After all that motorcycle thinking and watching your videos, I’ve been really keen on getting a motorcycle as soon as possible. My Grandfather and father tell me their stories of owning motorcycles and it makes me feel like I have to have one at some point in time.
Just a little thought of mine as I clicked on this video. Keep up the great work 😎
Worth it!
I don’t mean to make fun, and it’s easy for me being Welsh, but I almost spat my coffee out when you said porth ma dog! 😂 great video as always! 🏴
Go on Jer, how's it done?
@@simoncaddick9085it’s like abercwmspangle but you don’t pronounce any of the Z’s.
It rubs the lotion on its skin
That bike, beautiful.
Thank you Monika, as well!
It’s very strange that they let cars and vans on the beach, but not motorcycles! Thanks for sharing Freddie and Monica
I'm Indian and i love your perspective of all the bikes. I can't wait for you to get your hands on the latest Bullet. Keep up the good work Freddie!
I noticed you mentioned being on the West coast of Wales... will you be visiting the East coast as well??
The sz of those rocks in that house/shelter ! That took some lifting and laying !
Your point is very true. We were touring Europe a few weeks ago and in an Austrian bar one of the locals said Hello Englanders. Mortified, what an insult !
We used to take our hovercraft to Black Rock Sands every year. It's a fantastic area to explore by hovercraft when the tide is out
Hi Freddie great to meet you at Copdock today, I was the beardy bald bloke with menieres, and my Mrs had been looking out for you all day. Have you thought about coming to Sudbury, about 40 minutes from Ipswich, we have TTT motorcycles, like a budget Krazy Horse, plus canoe trips down the Stour. You want about 3 hours to get down to the Henny Swan for lunch and get back to Sudbury. It's great fun and quite scenic. Probably make an interesting video. If you're on the bike, a trip to the Lamarsh Red Lion would be very picturesque aswel. Really enjoying your videos. All the best, Rob and Julia.😊
I think your both right about the house,
It looks like a chimney at one end of the building and people used to live above the animals in the winter months.
Great Sunday morning viewing as always
Good point- there must’ve been people living there with a chimney. Monika’s just discovered that there was a murder in this house about 130 years ago or so😳
If you look you can see the fire place down, it looks like an old Welsh farm house that was later used to house animals which has happened a lot in my part of South Wales, it's a kind of recycling, found you this morning and enjoying the journey,👍
Hi Freddie, great to meet you yesterday (Elan Valley Cyclist 😊). Hopefully you found your way to the Devil's Staircase? If not you'll have to return and explore some more 👍
Wales would definitely be my choice had l not decided to live in España...Wales is a wonderful country to tour and explore ...l have to say though, weather is the largest reason l would not return to UK. The thought of a freezing cold damp environment is just too awful to contemplate after twenty years living in the Sun....Enjoy your trip, l enjoy watching your journey
I’m from South Wales and I left in 2006, it hasn’t got any better since then.
Yeah, i know the feeling.Sold the Hayabusa last year but couldnt be without a bike and bought a Street Triple R from 2011 in early June 2023 and in September this same year i have done 9320 miles on it ha ha ... Riding to and from work and on my free days all over the place in Scandinavia are pure happiness.
Had many happy holidays in Porthmadog at our friend's caravan just behind Blackrock sands, used to love the coastal walk from the beach back into the town, a few beers at the railway stn then back on the local bus... a beautiful part of the county...
Hi Freddie. Been to Blackrock sands since being little in the 60's. One of my earliest memories of the region was a pack of Angels cruising along the beach one evening. Made quite an impression. They used to camp at a site by the cliffs. North Wales is a great area for biking. My wife and I try to shoot up from our base in the Forest of Dean at least twice a year. Beddgelert and the Lanberris pass on a rainy day is really worhwhile. So is Criccieth ( castle, superb chip shop, pebble beach) and Abersoch (upmarket and boaty) Keep up the great work!
I moved from southern england to north wales 20 years ago for all the reasons you mention. In good weather the ducati comes out, bad weather the himalayan hits the green lanes. Hiking good also. Honestly believe i am in biking nirvana. Still within good proximity of civilisation and manchester airport. My brother recently moved from Denver Colorado to Harlech as fell in love with the coastline and mountains and has just planted out a vineyard looking out to sea. If you are back in wales in 4 years time ill arrange a private tour. Perfect climate for grapes apparently. Cali moto app helps keep you away from busy roads and average speed camera zones. My business has offices in conwy, liverpool and chester but conwy has the nicest people / clients. Never had an issue with the welsh, most genuine lovely people. Enjoy rest of your time in gods country.
Hey guys, you won’t believe how close you were to a beach you could have ridden on.. Borth is in the opposite direction to Barmouth and you can ride at the top end of it.
You can ride on Ynyslas beach, opposite Aberdyfi (mid-Wales) and Pendine Sands, where land speed records have been broken, in South Wales.
10:19 One of my favourite cafes.
Gorgeous landscapes Fred, actually I am planning a bike trip from Madrid to Scotland and I believe I have to stop at Wales on my way! Thank yo for sharing
You must, Santi🏴 Wales genuinely gives Scotland a run for its money in terms of roads and scenery🤩
I doubt it unless you take long route. But do it wales is my bike playground. Make a diversion and do it
It is great seeing you in the places I ride.if the weathers good it’s best place In uk. Black rock sands a parking ripoff. I taught my 3 kids the basics of driving and operations them. I have never seen a bike on there unless after car park gestapo not present.
@@topoztrade5381 muchas gracias amigo!
Incredible video as always Freddie. I've been to Wales in july and I feel so dumb that I didn't know about that beach. Such a shame that UK/Europe is so strict on these kinds of stuff, same goes for off-roading. It doesn't really seem to be the case in places such as Canada, US or Australia, however I just base that on the videos I watch on TH-cam ^^
It seems ridiculous to use the ‘H&S’ excuse. Whose health & safety? Riding there on a motorbike could jeopardise your H&S. Surely it’s for the individual to decide. If it’s down to antisocial riding, that should be said & policed - although car drivers can be antisocial too. Annoying nanny-state attitudes.
Great vid as per 👍
Adventure bikers and history lovers seem to go together. Also really loved that little church episode you did. More please when you can.
Thank you Freddie and Monic - some really beautiful photography in this episode.
Freddie, you’re right Wales, along with Scotland, are absolutely fantastic. Living in the Northwest of England I have reasonably easy access to both and enjoy every minute I’m able to spent there!
If you like Wales you should try Ireland’s west coast sometime. Similar weather too!
We visited harlech last Oct half term ( 20c ! And parked on beach ) at this time.of year no little hut or guard so anyone could just drive on. It was quiet compared to summer - I imagine you could probably just ride on and park up just like the cars.
Well, now I know why New South Wales is called NSW! 3:37 could basically be anywhere here om the east coast.
Anyway, hello from down under and thanks for the great content!
Nice looking bike you're riding. Another entertaining show.
Spent 9 months in Barnmouth building bungalows, in the days when pubs and shops were closed on sundays, not that long ago mid 80's.
Wow your in mr darcy & the old man territory. I’m sure he stopped there to look at that building and ironically on his 350 classic loan also.
Lovely beach, if you are ever in Cornwall kynance cove the lizard beautiful stunning beach like your on another world Tennyson loved it there. 👍
Blackrock sands , our favorite beach, we're there in two weeks for a long weekend for our wedding anniversary, and going on our bikes, love the place, must say it hasn't always been like that you used to be able to ride on the beach, we've been going there for over thirty years, if you go in the winter months it's quiet and you can ride on the beach.
You could be cheeky and go back in the evening when he's gone but ride respectfully, as no doubt you would! 😉
That train is on the Cambrian Coast line, probably the most scenic in Britain. It will have started its journey at Pwllheli on the Lleyn Peninsula, and travelled along the coast via Porthmadog. It will then go on down the coast through Barmouth to Machynlleth where it turns inland on the Mid Wales line to Shrewsbury, terminating at Birmingham New St. I have travelled on it many times and it never fails to thrill with such magnificent scenery.
Freddie, your only scratching the surface of wales, you really need to visit Tenby and more of West Wales coast, you'll be gobsmacked as well as the massive reservoirs we have such as Elan Valley. These are two places you must visit. I'd be happy to guide you around Elan valley and the Pembrokeshire coasts.
Pendine sands Freddie, they used to do landspeed records there
Freddie you were right about riding your bike on the beach at black rock sands back in the 70s we used to race up and down happy days.Not good for the chrome and chain though
Hey Freddie, that colourful jacket that you're wearing looks amazing. Where'd you get that from ? Also, this was a beautiful video
We used to drive on the tidal flats at Abersoch. That was when The Beatles were young so things may have changed .
Black Rock Sands. The castle you pointed out is Cricketh Castle, and about 30 mins away from there is the cottage I used to stay at with about 10 friends I associated with at our now defunct local rock bar in Chesterfield. Sorely miss those days and it's nice to see the area again, even if only in via video 🙂
Oh, if you want to see more of Wales I can recommend Betws y coed and Beddgelert for a nice little sightseeing visit. Further afield, there's Beumarris Castle on Anglesey and the old Jail next to it. Let us all know how you get on 😊
Black Rock Beach Freddie. And they used to allow bikes on there when it was my playground when I was younger.
Amazing. I love the stone house. I saw a chimney and what looked like a fireplace. Would that be common in an animal shelter. Or maybe it was a little bit of both. Those riding lanes and beaches are incredible.
Love the channel mate always worth a viewing great little trip.
West coast is great .
Most telling thing ?
When you looked outside the cafe and couldn't say what the other bike was.
Enfields? As obvious and unique as Harleys.
But with bigger sales.
Off myself tomorrow for a short 3 day trip to test my load out and new tent before next years long tour.......on?
Yup a 350 classic Red and Chrome .
"But you can't tour on small bikes they are too slow"
Shout the big bore bike riders.
Yea . sure what ever you say. Bye.
Always makes me laugh .
Happy riding
Lee and Ethel the Enfield.
Have a great trip on your Classic 350🤘🏼🤘🏼
I totally agree; I did 450 miles yesterday. The Enfield handled the day with total ease and in complete comfort. The bike can do it all💪🏼💪🏼
Fantastic video Freddie & Monika - you mention the Elan Valley (ee-lan) a favourite spot of mine where my great-nan grew up. Wales is fantastic for riding, and Elan is certainly my favourite place for it. The road from Aberystwyth to Elan via Devil's bridge is definitely worth checking out, and if you're ever out that way, the Irfon valley and devil's staircase is a beautiful ride.
The Welsh pronunciation of Elan is as Freddie said it.
Everyone normally says it as you have indicated but Freddie was actually right.
Just one more of our beautiful places in Wales!
My mistake! Thanks for the correction - I've only ever heard it that way. I'll take note of that!@@aeroplod
Great video.... More I prefer when you travelling around UK it's so more excited to see beautiful place so British and so stunning.... Really good high quality video.... With different and unice atmosphere with every video so natural.... All best👌👌👌👌
Agree..scenery spectacular. Was in Snowdonia touring on Honda VFR1200F last week. Unfortunately got very wet.
The old building may well have had living quarters above the lower section. Livestock underneath. Theres a fireplace on the upper floor.
That beach reminds me of Ainsdale beach just down the road from us with sands stretching for miles and very large dune areas. Cars again are allowed but again I've never seen any motorbike's , pushbikes yes motorbike's no.
Cars on a beach is like shoes on the kitchen table.
Interesting about the chap being called English as a friend who is a geordie was mistaken for Welsh and he absolutely hated it. I can not repeat his words but is akin to nobody says "dear Santa please make me Welsh". We named him Billy the Taff naturally. 😈😈🤣🤣 Lovely video by the way.
Coincidently we were in the same place last week, absolutely stunning!!
Hoping you'll have some merch available soon? Another great way to receive support for the channel 😊
Love your content, Freddie!
Special mention to Monika, for being such a great photographer.
Cheers!
PS: The bird poop accident reminded me of Peter Sellers and his Pink Panther movies 😂
Hi Freddie love your videos but where is the video from your recent trip to South Wales? We've had one from the North, but not one promised one from the South? 😢
Living the dream Freddie. Great scenery, a great bike, and a great woman by your side.
They beach could very well have been in NZ or Australia.
Thanks very much🙌🏻🙌🏻
12:34 I couldn't tell, either...they all look the same to me, these days! 🤣
Good to see you both enjoyed Wales, we live not half a mile a mile from where you filmed the clip looking over Harlech beach! We are so blessed to live here a true biker heaven!
Ooh Freddie you should have gone to Beddgelert at the foot of snowdonia. Look it up its the most beautiful place and a steam train runs to it several times a day.
Thank you for the great content about both Britain and motorcycles
Another really beautiful spot to bike is along the south Devon coast. Would be cool to see you and Monika do a road trip down that way
Looks like you're not for from Portmerion - TMF was there last week by co-incidence. Also as far as Porthmadog goes, I'm pretty sure the pronunciation is Port-MAdog, with no 'th' sound. Thanks for the latest video, I'm loving the 350.
Great roads and scenery. How are you enjoying the Classic 350? I’d say it’s perfect for welsh roads. Thanks for sharing, another great video.
I would say Monica is partially right, What the building is is an old small holding, probably around 400 years old, many were too small to be viable after world war one, and became storage sheds for bigger farms in the area. If you noticed the fire place was in the gable end wall when you looked through the window.
I don't think it was an aluminium roof, it would have been iron
Mate this is absolutely amazing, I'd say pretty everything, from the place you choose to film and eat, to the places you both guys show us, and that beach was so interesting!! You really reached the point I think, where there's no need to have a huge horse bike but just 20 cv and enjoy what comes. Thanks for doing this, it really entertains me a lot. And I wish RE will sponsor you cause you brought to me this bike and I fell in love with it. Bye! 👍🏼
You guys rock. I'm a kiwi and that beach? Well, if I didn't know where you were..it looked kinda New Zealandy!! Loved the bike, the cafe, the beach, the music, the chat, the house, Monika's eye for shots (please don't be shy Monika!!)...just love it all, and that RE is a winner.
Come to Northern Ireland.....,we got Beaches on the Antrim Coast and scenery to take your breath away...❤
BG.
Spectacular!👌 Freddie and Monika push yet another pin into my mental map of UK beauty spots I’ve not visited and for which I have no excuse.
Maybe try Pendine Sands in South Wales. Vehicles allowed on the beach after a certain time of day.
Many a speed record broken there.
The classic 350 really is suiting you alot, love these videos with it❤
Great video as usual. Both Wales and the 350 looking good. I wouldn't let you on the beach wearing that cardigan either!! 😂😂
Keep up the good work, thanks both.
Hi Freddie. I agree with you it's a beautiful area. Odd that you mentioned it being like Australia, there's a pub in town called The Australia!
The beach you may be thinking of for motorcycles maybe Pendine Sands beach on the South coast, where they have beach racing.
Did you ride across Barmouth bridge?
Love those expensive corrugated “aluminium “ roofs that Welsh farmers of yore employed!! 🤣🤣…I would have used cheap corrugated iron myself but hey ho! 🙈😉😘….just teasing guys!…epic vid as usual…the camera work and sound is amazing…looking forward to the next instalment 👍
Freddie, Monica ,your videos are pure art.
Looks stunning. I’m definitely enjoying your Welsh adventure!