Tour of Wales by BMW R1200GS - Ep 3: Capel Curig to Machynlleth

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Tour of Wales by BMW R1200GS - Ep 3: Capel Curig to Machynlleth
Time for the third instalment of my recent tour of Wales series. In this episode I take in the glorious scenery from Capel Curig to Machynlleth and continue to struggle with pronouncing place names that have no consonants....
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Пікірлер: 195

@IanH-UK 6 жыл бұрын

Loving all the coverage of me in my white van - you do realise I'm driving in front of you in ALL of the videos. Let me know if you want a ride with me next time ... we'll go and find some good biking routes to drive along.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

:0) Love it....

@23759a 6 жыл бұрын

As a not native English speaker it is sometimes not easy to fully understand all comments. But your good humour and witful comments are just as entertaining as your great mvlog. Thank you and keep up the good work! Regards from Southern Germany.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@waynecompton7612 6 жыл бұрын

Good evening TMF thank you for another super video and the superb scenery on our Doorstep,Take Care.

@peterlewis968 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable review of you trip into Wales, you always leave me with the feeling of wanting to go and ride my bike when I look at them. However, you will have to come back and next time stop in Beddgelert for an ice cream ( it's a must do thing), I appreciate time was limited, but where you stopped for coffee at the " Cross Foxes" you were very near the Hellfire Pass or also called The Pass of The Cross. It's the second highest pass in Wales @ 1788', many years ago the Austin and Triumph Motors use to use it to test their prototype cars, gearbox on the way up, brakes on the way down. I think it was also used for the Milk Race in the 70's and 80's. There are many other gems just off the main routes, you are always welcome in Wales.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

....I missed another pass!! Darn it, I like the sound of that one.....next time!! Cheers Peter....

@davidmortimer283 6 жыл бұрын

'I've been Sat Naved'...love it!!! The amount of times I've been Sat Naved....cruising along, taking in the scenery...then the Sat Nav takes you down the single track look lane from hell where you are expecting the most horrendously massive agricultural vehicle to appear round each corner....great series as usual, perhaps Devon and Cornwall next? I am sure you've been there before but would love to see your take on it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe checkout this for starters? >> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbd8h6iCtdWynqs.html

@hudsonquay 6 жыл бұрын

You should do a motorcycle tour of NZ. I can tell you'd love it by your appreciation of the scenery in Wales and Scotland. The thing that characterises NZ, is the geographical variation in such a small area - it's like a continents worth of geography in a small land mass. One minute you'll be riding next to stunning forest backed coastlines, then snow-capped glaciers and vivid blue lakes. An additional bonus is the lack of traffic. Some amazing flying to be done there too. My brother-in-law is owns his own plane, he's taken me up over the Southern Alps a few times and it's absolutely spectacular.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to Dean, Australia and New Zealand are two places I've never been and would love too - just don't fancy that looooong flight getting under there. I will do it one day for sure, and biking and flying would defo be part of the trip! Cheers - TMF

@dougie1325 6 жыл бұрын

Nice looking bit of Wales that TMF thank you. Are you sure all these white vans are not Mrs TMF out to keep an eye on you.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+Dougie I hadn’t thought of that!!

@michaeljdonnelly8735 6 жыл бұрын

Great scenery in this part of Wales. Lovely little villages. Reminds me of home! Your stills photography is a joy to behold! Keep up the good work. Thanks!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

....and all taken on a telephone, who would have thought it!

@norriemasson4080 6 жыл бұрын

Stayed in Llanyre on our Welsh trip last year lovely wee hotel (The Bell Country Inn) great food and friendly staff, used it as our base rode out from there, a good weekend was had.

@02bigkev 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome ride, stunning countryside.thanks for taking us along.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me and giving me someone to talk to!

@SurreyRider 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place to ride a bike! Thanks for these tour series you have inspired me to plan a tour to Wales myself.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@michaelpearce801 6 жыл бұрын

Another good episode of your Wales Tour and i know the feeling of being Sat.Naved had it done to me more than once in Devon and Cornwall makes for a interesting ride at times

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

@bobfisheruk 6 жыл бұрын

More Great Scenery, Thanks for another great Video.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Bob - glad you enjoyed it....TMF

@spetersonmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Epic beauty and a quite amiable narrator. Just a delightful ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I can always rely on you to say the nicest things Scott - cheers!

@JakeMurrayFTW 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another amazing video Mr. Flyer! Your incidental marketing for Wales is quite compelling! I can only imagine how literally awesome it must have been 1st hand. Stay safe! from Oregon, USA

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jake, don't get carried away, I can't believe Wales compares too well to the vast expanses of wilderness I imagine Oregon has (would love to visit some day)....

@JakeMurrayFTW 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind compliment Mr. Flyer! I do love my humble home, and if you make it out this way, I will gladly be your ADV motorcycle guide for a few days! My ancestry hales from the UK and Ireland, so perhaps I am a bit sentimental about the views you've shared, but they sure are impressive regardless!

@Phildo1970 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, great ride. Really enjoy your series. Cheers Phil@Brisbane Australia.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phildo - plenty more to come - stay tuned!

@TheMilkybarkid69 4 жыл бұрын

Weekend again and l am back watching all your videos...

@paulpartridge2674 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the roads , looking forward to next episode 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul - stay tuned!

@Z17xMachine 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always, Flyer!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind...

@ramblinwithwreck 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing it. I enjoy touring with you to places I'll probably never get to ride. As someone who only rides in the US I find myself flinching sometimes when you ride through small villages on narrow streets and the cars are parked on both sides, in the roadway, pointing in whatever direction the driver came to a stop. :) Not to mention driving on the "wrong" side of the highway. Great work. Keep it up. Ben in Tennessee

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Good to have you along Ben - and to show you how it's done ;0)

@micksmith1984 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Fella, another great video. Really enjoy these.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick - stay tuned, more of these to come!

@antonoat 6 жыл бұрын

Classic TMF, loving it. Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you....stay tuned for more soon!

@reeceporter8344 6 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video in the TMF Tour series.... and it wouldn't be a TMF ride without the white van!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it Reece! Thanks for watching....

@sharpbends 6 жыл бұрын

Been a top day for some quality GS touring videos, first with RJ in South Africa and now TMF in Wales ! Really enjoyed this one, some great roads and beautiful scenery, well done.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Wow - I can't hope to compete with RJ, so that is praise indeed - thank you....

@sharpbends 6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer Haha no need for a competition, we'll see that if you start flying for footage from a DJI Mavic like RJ and Mr Vida, but then TMF is probably the better pilot ;-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I think it likely I can trump them both when it comes to flying abilities ;0)

@jonathanfreeman5894 6 жыл бұрын

Yet again another marvellous series Mr Flyer. I was at Bangor Uni and had my R65RS did many excellent roads with many different pillions. Next time you are in Llanberis check out Petes eats a real walkers and climbers cafe. Keep up the great content.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon - like the sound of "Pete's Eats".....

@stephenhughes740 6 жыл бұрын

Rode most of those roads real good fun and brill scenery.

@willohagan4601 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this trip, living on the Wirral means North Wales is on my doorstep I can't wait to do this next summer

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Got to be done! See you there :0)

@axartjm 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series, we've just returned from a week just a few miles south of where you stopped at the Cross Foxes Inn. Had you taken the A487 from there due south you would have gone through Mach Loop, the well known military low flying area - impressive stuff if you search either youtube or Facebook. Nice to see the footage through a biker's eyes, I don't get to see the scenery when driving for fear of taking my eyes of the road!! Keep up the brilliant videos always look forward to each update.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim - and yes, that Mach Loop is defo on the bucket list....

@mars0030 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Those minor roads are a nightmare. Fjr1300 with luggage and pillion was a challenge, hoping desperately that nothing would come the other way!! I'll not fall for that again. Guess you won't either 😁

@interestingbiker4368 6 жыл бұрын

Another good video, i really enjoy these, safe riding.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

You too !

@pauljones6175 6 жыл бұрын

Great work enjoying this series

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Great, glad to hear it - thanks for stopping by!

@ninjanelly3506 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful part of the world,was there in the car earlier in the summer.Very nice views mate👍🏻😎

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers :0)

@MightyWiggus 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! An old green Tiger in the parking lot. Makes me miss my Lightning (Schoolbus) Yellow '99.

@cmbiker8147 6 жыл бұрын

Another fine series of videos my friend.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :0)

@MadMonk_ 6 жыл бұрын

As a Welshman - I'm loving the scenery and the pronounciation of place names, has me in stitches... Keep up the good work my friend

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir - don't tell me, I'm getting every one spot on, right?

@MadMonk_ 6 жыл бұрын

Close, but no cigar :) lol

@johnnykawakid 6 жыл бұрын

another superb vid again, another one on the list for me too do, thanks tmf.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+john bruce Cheers John

@kentbrown9333 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's cool how you talk about the quality of the light. Clearly a leftover from our evolution, good light and green valleys equals better hunting and more game. Perhaps better foraging also. Now you just think it looks pretty. Cool. Love your show.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Yes never thought of the evolutionary advantage of good light...interesting thought! Thanks for watching - TMF

@SChapps 4 жыл бұрын

the B4391 between Capel celyn and Ffestiniog is incredible

@richardtaylor3047 6 жыл бұрын

There,s a big difference in colour /quality between photo and video ,while the Hero is no cheap rubbish its still surprising how much clearer and detailed your photo s are,really enjoyed it again btw😉

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

The photo's were taken on my 'phone! I think you'll find the GoPro is a much better bit of kit photographically speaking, it's just I do a load of post processing on the phone pics that makes them look more spectacular than they actually are :0) Thanks for watching and for the kind words - TMF

@MrVinnyh 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that, just realized the last time I done much of that trip I was 18 in 1979 on a Suzuki X7 (250cc two stoke, no hard luggage but a rack with every thing bung-aged strapped on. On my tyre choice Avon Trailrider they seam OK better than Michelin anakee 3 , but as good as the Continental trail attack 2 (just hope they do not square off like the Contis).

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

You're even older than me!

@palantir135 6 жыл бұрын

I use the battery pack to power the camera. Gives me about 10 hours of recording. Thuis works fine if it's dry weather. For rainy weather I use the Drift ghost.

@alexmorgan3435 6 жыл бұрын

"Sat nav'd" LoL. Your RichyVida moment ;@) I do like Wales. Central Wales from Rhayader north west toward Machynlleth is pretty spectac. Then there's riding up Lord Hereford's Knob in the Black Country north of Abergavenny. ;@).

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes you can't beat Wales for ease of access and sheer number of great roads - always delivers (even in rubbish weather)....

@BulldogGaz 6 жыл бұрын

nice video mate and what a beautiful part of the country ;-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gaz - and I agree, would be flippin' great in the sunshine!

@27jollytall 6 жыл бұрын

Great stills at 2.14 and 3.50; were they taken with your iphone? I agree entirely about the attraction of Wales and the ease of access; I have been doing at least one Welsh tour a year for the last twenty years and have not tired of it yet. Last trip was in the last few days of March this year and the weather was perfect for motorcycling: neither cold nor hot, dry every day and no glare. I am beginning to find the traffic getting a bit heavy in the summer though, and my last two tours and the next planned one are all in France. If you have a minute, you might be interested to look up the Legend of Beddgelert. Thanks for all the care you put into taking us out for a virtual ride on a dark rainy night.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 27jollytall - and yes the snaps were taken with my iPhone, these little cameras are getting so good these days I now don't bother to take my DSLR along on these trips!

@manusk40 6 жыл бұрын

I was waiting until they all came out but I just can't wait that long.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure I follow? Waiting until all what came out??

@pitstop.pen10 6 жыл бұрын

Episodes?

@mildcamper5429 6 жыл бұрын

It's quite precarious at times grabbing roadside pics of the scenery. Time also evaporates quickly as you've mentioned before now. I really thought you might sail past the van around 15:50. :) Nice trip!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes tell me about it......just re-watched that bit and it does look like a good opportunity to blat by, think I was enjoying the view too much!

@JasonJohnson-yu8zf 6 жыл бұрын

About the only thing I can remember from the book 'Learn Welsh in a week ' which my mum and dad bought while we were on holiday when I was a kid was that double d is pronounced th so Bedd-gelert is said as Beth-gelert

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a useful book! Wonder if it's still in print.....

@crgmrgn 6 жыл бұрын

Pity you didn't have a bit more time, that area you rode around Machynlleth is part of the Mach Loop, the low-flying training/exercise route for UK/US jets et al … makes quite a sight looking down on a fast jet (or a C130) from above as it streaks through those valleys! The mid-Wales route across the Elan Valley, Rhayader and out to Aberystwyth is a nice leg to ride next time, lots of varied terrain and seaside stop for fish and chips before an afternoon leg up thru Snowdonia to the north coast at Conwy (try the Groes Inn for room/food!).

@davidcarr4991 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Although wouldn't it depend on the weather? And there may not have been any flights scheduled? I'm sure MF would have checked into it...

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do the Mach Loop sometime - love those You Tube vids....and I have done the Rhayader to Aberystwyth run several times and agree a cracking run with decent chip shops at the end....what's not to like!

@robertbates1079 6 жыл бұрын

Liking the welsh pronunciations boyo.... you 'll never miss a gear either with those solid 'clunks".. great video...

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

You being cheeky????

@whitecompany18 5 жыл бұрын

An hour and 78 minutes to go.... Haha that's a belter!

@dadwold 6 жыл бұрын

Great series again TMF. I recommended myrouteapp to you awhile ago have you had a look at it yet. You could plan your chosen route on genuine here Garmin maps and uploading it straight to your navigator is no hassle.Then you could avoid going off piste on nearly losing her on the dreaded Welsh moss.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers dadwold - getting a route into the GPS isn't an issue, it's running it that causes me grief - I think I may have cracked it now though by defining shaping points rather than way points...just need to get the time to test it out! Cheers - TMF

@adsheridan 6 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic installment! Lovely roads and shame the road surfaces in England aren't of the same quality

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian and agreed!

@johnwebb6489 6 жыл бұрын

Love Wales and I spend a lot of time there. How do you find the Oxford Jacket I fancy getting one. Any views on it ?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I love it - I've had a lot of comments on it so I am thinking about doing a quick review video soon....looks good doesn't it...?

@johnwebb6489 6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer yes a jacket review would be good.

@slg9095 3 жыл бұрын

Revisiting all your tour videos again, they're all great. Regarding being "sat naved", that's happened to me a lot too, I really wish the likes of Tom Tom and Garmin would allow us to exclude unclassified roads from routes. They let us exclude motorways and tolls but not tiny, dangerous (with moss and gravel down the middle) single track roads like that. So annoying when it happens.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes would make a lot of sense that!

@paulburgess3088 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and commentary as usual. I keep wondering with the GoPro vlogs I follow why you are unable to power the units from the bike. I run a Sony AS15 on my helmet (just bought a FDR X3000 but haven't fitted it yet) and I power it via a USB plug from the bike. With a 32GB SD card it gives me up to 11 hours of video. This means I just turn it on at the start of a ride and off again when I stop. Saves the ride in 4GB segments. Means you don't miss anything. Does the GoPro not have an external USB input for power? Another query. I keep looking around in your videos for the "mountains" you keep mentioning but for the life of me all I see is hills LOL. Please keep up the good work. I enjoy your stuff immensely. Cheers Paul from NZ. South Island of course.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes the GoPro does have a USB port for power, trouble is it's also the USB port for the Mic on all the generations since the GoPro 3 (which used to have a separate Mic jack socket - a much better set up). ....and completely take your point on the hills coming from NZ!!

@edwardsp1916 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The first stop you made at approx 1:30 was that part of the ‘Mach Loop’?

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it most likely was as it's in that area I believe.....

@samsara3694 6 жыл бұрын

My blasted navigator/garmin took me and the GS down all manner of B (loody awful) roads round that way, including up a strongly ascending road, 4 foot wide, and which presented a knifepoint bend on a sharp gradient (had to follow my tracks back instead). The final straw came on landing the bike in a mud swamp (took a pair of us to lift the bike up). The pannier took the fall. Lesson learned: ignore what the navigator says and keep on riding the long way round on decent B-roads!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like good advice!

@paullee6663 6 жыл бұрын

Must admit driving to work this morning, I thought to myself 'Oh TMF is on tonight with Episode 3 of his Wales trip' Travelled most of the roads in Episode 2 earlier in the year (in glorious sunshine...sorry! :) There was a couple swimming in the lake short of the right turn to the Llanberis Pass (brave souls! Reliably informed water temperature would have been about 12'C) That looks a great road down to Beddgellert though....must do that next year. Shame about the weather, but agree completely about the 'light'. Have to disagree with you... your photographs are definitely not 'snaps'

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you Paul and touched that you were actually looking forward to my video - chuffed!

@Boodieman72 6 жыл бұрын

Now that last "road" was what a GS is meant for :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

:0)

@davidflorance7868 6 жыл бұрын

Ola tmf ar u gona review the bmw k1300r or s they look like monsters.keep up the grest reviews nice country side hope to visit one dsy

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Err, no plans but I'll see what I can do!

@stardustdreamfactory1947 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoying my 'virtual tour' of the UK. Question: Have you come across visitors who forget which side of the road to drive on? Often? As a driver in North America I can't help but wonder...

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

No, I don't think I've ever seen that.....but I've certainly forgotten myself when visiting overseas...can be scary when you realise!

@marknewman6037 6 жыл бұрын

I feel privileged to be so close to some of the best biking roads available in Wales, sometimes just taken for granted, just watch out for the increasing amount of mobile speed cameras...........

@mrtoolmad 6 жыл бұрын

how did you find fuel stops there as i look forward to going there but didn't notice many and only have the standard gs tank.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

No issue at all in Wales, plenty of fuel options....worry not!

@garethcarruthers 6 жыл бұрын

Having watched quite a few of your touring vids, I am wondering why you don’t camp. The reason I am asking is that, all being well I intend doing quite a lot of touring, and am wondering how to approach the accommodation problem. In my situation I would have to buy the entire camping kit which won’t come cheap. Your thoughts would be appreciated,, cheers

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

..err, mostly because I've never had a good nights sleep in a tent, I am generally too knackered to put a tent up after a long day in the saddle and I like staying in warm luxurious hotels with nice restaurants and bars...

@colingoldthorpe5918 6 жыл бұрын

Hey TMF you are much more civil than I am when this happens and the GPS sends me in another direction than anticipated. The swear jar seems to get full pretty quick, as I feel the misses shaking her head side to side!! I received my TMF hoodie also which has been put to good use with the cold weather and snow shovelling, Still waiting to be flocked by the girls though!! maybe that mode has to be selected electronically somewhere??? Any suggestions!!! Thanks for taking me thru Wales, I only saw the Brecon Beacons with the army I just recall it being hilly and raining and bloody cold during my Section Commanders Battle Course training. Safe Travels in 2018!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for stopping by Colin, don't worry the hoodie is guarantee'd to work with the ladies, I simply can't understand what's happening if it's not for you? ;0)! All the best - TMF

@thewinnershracer8870 6 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to do a bit of touring this year so was wondering if you can recommend a tank bag & roll up bag please.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I use the BMW tank bag - made a video on that.....I don't use a roll bag so can't advise (sorry!) - enjoy your trip!

@thewinnershracer8870 6 жыл бұрын

Have you got any tips for a first timer?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Don't over estimate the miles you can do in one day (keep around 200 to start with) and travel light! ....enjoy...

@SkepticalRaptor 6 жыл бұрын

I'm confused about timing. Is this still Day 1 of your trip? Or Day 2? Nevertheless, what gorgeous scenery. I am so envious.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

.....Wow, best not think about it too much, still day one I think...I just try not to have each episode run on too much more than 20 minutes....

@marksmith8663 6 жыл бұрын

You missed the best road A44 from Aberystwyth . Mine you they all good 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I have done the A44 before - love the fish n chips in Aberystwyth......I will be back!!

@BHPBikesuk 6 жыл бұрын

I go to wales in my kit car every year and have done for the last 10 years at least... We are looking for narrow twisty roads (mostly not good for bikes)... However the locals have started to notice the decline in bikers and car enthusiasts coming to wales because the police are very strict with speeding and you will find that the cameras are not marked and also they will random stick vans on the side of normal country lanes. Hotel owners have said they are losing a tonne of business now and they cannot see it improving... The UK is such a great place to ride/drive but the heavy handedness is destroying a whole culture...

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+BHP Bikes What a shame....

@BHPBikesuk 6 жыл бұрын

yup totally :-(

@pippamiles7908 6 жыл бұрын

they wouldn't have to stick camera's everywhere etc if people would stick to the speed limits...so no it's not being heavy handed at all

@mickeypopa 6 жыл бұрын

Especially with the British history of motorcycling and racing in general. I understand the need for safety on public roads but with such long, sweeping and well maintained highways, I reckon speed limit shouldn't be something absurd. Sure, in the parts going through villages and towns the speed limit is important. But everywhere else people should be allowed to enjoy themselves and have fun. State shouldn't treat people like toddlers, whatever happened to the concept of personal responsibility...

@themadman300113 4 жыл бұрын

Can I get a link to the chargers you have?

@deanharris7100 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Flyer, I thought the numerical system started with a number 1 , have I been misled all these years?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry Rain Dog you're going to have to help me out here, what are you talking about???

@deanharris7100 6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer I was just a bit confused why you numbered your batteries 2/3/4 that's all my friend.

@TheJmebe 6 жыл бұрын

Love that part of Wales - actually, love almost all of Wales, although on balance, 'West is best' ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Wales is a winner on two wheels for sure.....

@MightyWiggus 6 жыл бұрын

Does BMW have a traction control setting for "Moss"?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

:0)

@kiwiandyt123 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, your satnav was a bit rotten to you there - what had you done to upset it?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Tunnicliffe Probably tried to plan a route!!

@andrewstewart4312 6 жыл бұрын

You're a bit of an old romantic ,light on the hills etc. Excellent as usual and i'm only on my first gin!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

There's more to these videos than at first there seems, there's some deep stuff going on, subliminal messages and the like - best watched when on about the 5th Gin for a full understanding....

@maltesedonkey 6 жыл бұрын

I was looking at that route from the magazine. And absolutely do not want to replicate your singletrack road with all that slippery moss, which has to be a poor choice for a new rider like me. Could you clarify where the satnav set you off on that track?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mike, I don't honestly remember...it was over a month ago that I actually did the ride and my memory is $hit£ at the best of times....

@maltesedonkey 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I had a quick look with the streetview in GoogleMaps, and your running commentary of "lovely pub the Brigands Inns" gave me a good idea where off the A470/489 you meant. I'll stick with the A and good B roads. :-)

@dsimon9s29 6 жыл бұрын

I have not seen all your postings, and search did not show any appropriate results. I was wondering if you could share your packing list for a multi-day trip. thx.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

I don't really have a packing list but at the start of this video I talk about what I take kzfaq.info/get/bejne/op9dZreK3cmrZZs.html

@dsimon9s29 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link.

@Baza765 6 жыл бұрын

Cracking roads TMF again,hope the one your on does'nt lead to Big Taffy's Farm House,you may never be seen again ;-) Ride Safe Baza

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

?? Tell me more ?? Big Taffy's Farm House?

@Baza765 6 жыл бұрын

TheMissendenFlyer Sorry mate,it would ruin the surprise 😱😎🤘

@josephphillips188 6 жыл бұрын

Will TMF find his way off the mossy road? Tune in next week same Bat time Same Bat channel

@ChipsCooper 6 жыл бұрын

The white van comments crack me up you just can't seem to keep away from them mate.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it.....today has been no different...

@gs032009 5 жыл бұрын

Cliffhanger?? :-)

@skeetyeet8692 6 жыл бұрын

what's the name of his helmet?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Bob

@roadrunner4490 6 жыл бұрын

Shoei

@samprakos 6 жыл бұрын

Wait...where's battery number 1?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

If only I knew - annoyingly it also had a spare SD card stuck to it!!!! ;0)

@scraggy983 6 жыл бұрын

If you'd like to see that great bit of road from above watch this. On flying days(a lot earlier, generally, than you went through) its really great riding through there and the fast jet boys whistling by overhead. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNKkeat-1ruyk4E.html

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd love to get the Mach Loop done - one day!

@LeeJane2009 Жыл бұрын

Where’s number one battery!

@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын

Not sure I follow Lee?

@LeeJane2009 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Only saw 2, 3 & 4. Doesn’t matter 🙂, really enjoying your videos, thank you very much, Lee.

@LeeJane2009 Жыл бұрын

8:10 see!

@210195111 6 жыл бұрын

I have come to the conclusion that my sat nav is trying to kill me .

@hirundine44 6 жыл бұрын

It's Mach-unt-llyth

@ibez07 6 жыл бұрын

looks like uv lost a bit of timber, look well

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

timber?? Thank you :0)

@martinfrost3596 6 жыл бұрын

weight ??

@ibez07 6 жыл бұрын

Martin Frost yep weight, looks noticeably slimmer

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Crikey - I must use that lens more!!

@spartacus-jw9up 6 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm aware (I'm not Welsh but I've been there) Machynlleth is pronounced as Muh-hunt-leth.

@keithwelton 6 жыл бұрын

spartacus 8058 : Use Mak Hun cliff for Machynlleth .As an Englishman who has lived in Mid Wales for 28 years that is the best I can do. Aberdyfi is Aberdovey in English. Dolgellau is Prounouced DolGeth lie

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Crikey - I'm never going to master this....

@hirundine44 6 жыл бұрын

Doll-geth-li

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewstewart4312 6 жыл бұрын

If my wife only new that while she watches "Britain's got come dancing bake off" i'm watching motorcycling soft porn. S'pose as long as i can refrain from making motorbike engine noises as i watch she'll never know. Unless she checks the laptop's history of course!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+johnston Stewart Well it could be worse couldn’t it!!!