WINTER RIDE TO WALES on the Thunderbird

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6 ай бұрын

After travelling nearly 6000 miles on the last tour, a small 150 mile winter ride to Wales on the Thunderbird seemed like quick rev of the throttle and I was there!
I took the Thunderbird to Builth Wells and met some friends for a 4x4 weekend in the Welsh hills and valleys. It was an awesome weekend.
I also got myself some heated gloves and felt the benefits of not having to stop and heat my hands up on the engine block! These things are a game changer, I really should have got some earlier.
The Wingman of the Road got a winter test too, that review is coming up in the next video.
Camera Gear: 📸
Walk around 4k video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Helmet cam: GoPro 10
Stills and Tripod mounted video: Sony A7c
The only lens you'll ever need: Sony 35mm 2.8
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini
Insta 360 x3
Biker Gear: 🏍️
Motorcycle: 1994 Triumph Thunderbird 900
Helmet: Frank Thomas
Gloves: Frank Thomas
Boots: Richa
Jacket: Brown leather unbranded
Leather Trousers: Frank Thomas
Tent: Wingman Of The Road, Goose
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Laptop: Macbook Pro 14 M1 Pro 16gb
Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve
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Пікірлер: 44

@Frenkentime 6 ай бұрын

Nothing like a good bit of man fun adventure 😆😁👍

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Haha, yea, it's the best.

@paulmorris3022 6 ай бұрын

Yes i agree. Living in Hereford there is so many good rides with the wow factor

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

It really is amazing isn't it. Literally just round the corner.

@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie 6 ай бұрын

Just need to see this video. and i got extra therapy from it. Thank's 😀

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Good to hear mate. Longing for the better weather to get more rides in. We've been quite lucky so far though, fairly warm January for riding.

@aeronthomas7533 6 ай бұрын

Ahh…Gods country!!

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Yea, I agree with that.

@user-xl2st4xk5w 6 ай бұрын

Therapy is an excellent description for biking. You've only got to be back on the bike a short while and the world's a better place.

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Does me so much good I think I should do 1 week on and 1 week off touring!

@DaveOasist 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant, much needed 😁 have fun lads 😎

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Cheers mate. It was an amazing weekend.

@jonallen4017 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always Matt , thanks for posting

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome mate, thank you.

@billfish5913 6 ай бұрын

The weather warmed and the snow melted in Sheridan this week and I got three days of riding in January! Unheard of in Wyoming. We are usually snowed in. The last time we went to Bristol, Pam and I took the train to Cardiff for the day. I definitely want to explore more of Wales. Sheridan has quite a few Land Rovers. Ranching was started in the valley by an English Lord in the 1800s. We even have a huge Polo field with annual competitions. We have a mix of landed gentry and peasants like me living in our little burg. Heated gloves are Ausgezeichnet!😎👍

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Love it when the weather thinks about us bikers! Where there are Brits, there will be landrovers. Even though they are pretty unreliable...

@robertboomsema4422 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful video, lovely ride…, enjoy and have fun 👍

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. It was all very needed!

@julianiddon3935 5 ай бұрын

Next time I recommend following the River Wye from Chepstow up the Wye valley through Tintern (Where I live) to Monmouth. From there you can head through Hay on Wye or Brecon to Builth Wells stopping at the Baffle Haus cafe on the way. Cracking ride

@thebristolthunderbird 5 ай бұрын

Good tip mate, thanks. I'll try that one for sure.

@alexandergordon5935 6 ай бұрын

Looks fab

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

It was a stunning weekend.

@paulmorris3022 6 ай бұрын

brilliant vlog especially when i can say i know that road travelled them almost weekly especially Newport and Crickhowell. Looking forward to part 2

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

The thing with Wales is it just keeps getting better. Right on my doorstep too!

@Bighitter786 6 ай бұрын

Nice one !!!!

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate.

@Ellis01234567890 6 ай бұрын

9:43 You're coming into Abergavenny (which i'm sure you knew) where I grew up. The mountain in front of you that looks somewhat like a volcano is The Sugar Loaf. The one to the left of the screen is the Blorenge. I grew up at the bottom of that one. 10:27 That's what the locals call Magic Mountain. The little hump to the right that is flat on top is called Table Top.

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

I lived on the west coast of Norway for about 10 years, Wales always reminds me of that landscape. I totally love it and can't get enough of it. A proper tour of Wales would be epic. I might actually do that... Wild camping for a week and some fun trying to pronounce the place names! Stunning place my friend, you're blessed to have grown up there.

@Ellis01234567890 6 ай бұрын

@@thebristolthunderbirdYes I consider myself very lucky to be able to go for a quick 2 hour Sunday ride around the Brecon Beacons. People ride from all over to ride here and for me it's on my doorstep

@mikehurley5052 6 ай бұрын

I camped on the bike in Snowdonia in 2019, fantastic roads around there. Have you cleaned those mirrors since Turkey, 🤣🤣

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Haha. I probably have... Yea, the roads are epic and scenery off the chart.

@richardfews2113 6 ай бұрын

We are so lucky,Bristol has so many great rides/ routes on our door step which ever way you decide to ride.Before you go over the Crickhowell bridge , try the single track road is a nice one to ride and leads you more or less into Brecon.But take a left before Llangynidr and ride up and down the B4560.Great views overlooking the Brecons and Black Mountains. What Brand gloves did you get in the end ? Richard (Honda500cbx Brizzle)

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip mate, I'll take a look at that for sure. The South West is a gem isn't it?

@richardfews2113 6 ай бұрын

@@thebristolthunderbird It is indeed.If you need any recommendations for roads on routes/ areas you intend to explore let me know and I’ll see if I’m able to share any classics.Richard

@iankirton368 6 ай бұрын

😂 BRILLIANT 👍

@iankirton368 6 ай бұрын

Going to get out on my bike 🏍️ 👍

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

Yes mate, it's time! Almost spring...

@robertbelasco3859 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again. What brand of heated gloves do you have?

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

RST Paragon 6 from j&s. Worked really well, reasonable price too.

@dbharrold 6 ай бұрын

We have awesome roads here in Wales. Builth is pronounced ‘Bilth’, nothing in Wales is pronounced like it looks 😂

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

I think I got it right once then, at the fire station. I had a feeling it wasn't pronounced as it's spelt.

@dbharrold 6 ай бұрын

@@thebristolthunderbird think you did. I grew up here so if I see a Welsh word I know the sounds the letters make. If I go to Portugal its the same for me. Same letters but different sounds :-)

@chrisb4504 6 ай бұрын

What make are the gloves and how do you rate them ? I’ve got heated grips but I slit my thumb as a teenager I’d it still gets cold. ✌️

@thebristolthunderbird 6 ай бұрын

RST Paragon 6. They worked really well. I've suffered with bad circulation in my hands for years due to an operation in my early 20's. These were a game changer mate, should have got them years ago. 159 from j&s. Happy winter biking now!