fastbob Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Winters just around the corner and the days are getting shorter but I noticed some favourable weather this weekend so I decided to take a chance and go on a one day whistle stop tour of Wales . The GSXR is already on SORN so it was out with the ER5 . I set off at 8.00 to avoid the car boot and Sunday shopping traffic. From Coventry I took the A46 to Warwick then to Henley in Arden . Then Redditch, Kidderminster, Bewdley, up over Clee Hill which has a stunning viewpoint. Down into Ludlow, up to Craven Arms , left towards Bishops Castle and stopped for a coffee in Newtown. Sat at MacDonald's and must have seen almost a hundred bikes go by in half an hour. Set off again to Machynlleth , down the estuary to Aberdovey then Tywyn , up the coastal road catching great views of waves breaking all around Cardigan Bay. Next , inland again to cross the wooden toll bridge, bikes 50p , then down another estuary to Barmouth . Quick fish and chips from the Mermaid chippy then off again to Harlech , get a second tank of petrol, then north to Blaenau Festiniog . This is a grim looking place , I've always wondered how all those slate spoil heaps stay put. Brilliant scenery to Betws-y-Coed where it seemed to have just had torrential rain judging by the amount of water on the roads. From there it was just a case of getting back home before dark so I went A5 , M54, M6 ( no roadworks ! ) A45 . I got back home for 7.00 pm . Lovely day out, I think the bike enjoyed it too. Quote
rennie Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Sounds good to me! The Mermaid is one of my favourite chippys! Quote
fastbob Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 Sounds good to me! The Mermaid is one of my favourite chippys! Good isn't it. I resisted the donut stall around the corner because I'm on a diet. See my post in Thoughts on donuts in Motorcycle chat . Quote
Tango Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Nice one, mate.......spectacular weather for mid October. ......shame that we were away for a walking weekend in the cotswolds........ Quote
Six30 Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Winters just around the corner and the days are getting shorter but I noticed some favourable weather this weekend so I decided to take a chance and go on a one day whistle stop tour of Wales . The GSXR is already on SORN so it was out with the ER5 . I set off at 8.00 to avoid the car boot and Sunday shopping traffic. From Coventry I took the A46 to Warwick then to Henley in Arden . Then Redditch, Kidderminster, Bewdley, up over Clee Hill which has a stunning viewpoint. Down into Ludlow, up to Craven Arms , left towards Bishops Castle and stopped for a coffee in Newtown. Sat at MacDonald's and must have seen almost a hundred bikes go by in half an hour. Set off again to Machynlleth , down the estuary to Aberdovey then Tywyn , up the coastal road catching great views of waves breaking all around Cardigan Bay. Next , inland again to cross the wooden toll bridge, bikes 50p , then down another estuary to Barmouth . Quick fish and chips from the Mermaid chippy then off again to Harlech , get a second tank of petrol, then north to Blaenau Festiniog . This is a grim looking place , I've always wondered how all those slate spoil heaps stay put. Brilliant scenery to Betws-y-Coed where it seemed to have just had torrential rain judging by the amount of water on the roads. From there it was just a case of getting back home before dark so I went A5 , M54, M6 ( no roadworks ! ) A45 . I got back home for 7.00 pm . Lovely day out, I think the bike enjoyed it too. been across that wooden bridge Bob, stayed in Barmouth, nice place Quote
fastbob Posted July 7, 2020 Author Posted July 7, 2020 I'm confused , this is from 2017 . I put the link in another post . Quote
Six30 Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 I'm confused , this is from 2017 . I put the link in another post . hmm , a link you say Bob …. I clicked on it and it brought me here, would you believe it Quote
fastbob Posted July 7, 2020 Author Posted July 7, 2020 I'm confused , this is from 2017 . I put the link in another post . hmm , a link you say Bob …. I clicked on it and it brought me here, would you believe it Anyway , the actual journey took place in 2017 . Quote
Guest Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004...... Machynlleth 2005..... Quote
Bender Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004......FILE506.JPGMachynlleth 2005.....FILE463.JPG I prefer your newer pics. Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004......FILE506.JPGMachynlleth 2005.....FILE463.JPG You never told us you rode a scooter Quote
Bender Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004......FILE506.JPGMachynlleth 2005.....FILE463.JPG You never told us you rode a scooter Bit further to the right, it's easier to carry the sheep. Quote
Guest Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004......FILE506.JPGMachynlleth 2005.....FILE463.JPG You never told us you rode a scooter I've posted here in the past that I passed my test in 71 on a Vespa SS180.But in 2004 I was on a Transalp.....pic taken same day! Quote
Bender Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Let me help you out with some pics Bob!Newtown 2004......FILE506.JPGMachynlleth 2005.....FILE463.JPG You never told us you rode a scooter I've posted here in the past that I passed my test in 71 on a Vespa SS180.But in 2004 I was on a Transalp.....pic taken same day! Ahhhh I see it now. Quote
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