Author Topic: thinking about going abroad to Wales (Read 3489 times)

bri h · « **on:** 23 June 2013, 08:10:11 am »

Im planing on strapping the camping gear on and heading for devils bridge area on 1st of july for a couple of days if any welsh foccers are around ill buy the tea!.

slimwilly · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 June 2013, 08:16:31 am »

how long ya be there Bri?

bri h · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 June 2013, 08:24:50 am »

Probably till wednesday maybe thursday. depends how much tea i have to buy

slimwilly · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:45:18 am »

how big is your tent?

bri h · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 June 2013, 11:05:07 am »

ha ha only big eough for one or maybe two "special friends". I had to convince the wife that i couldnt fit her and the camping gear on the bike.

slimwilly · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 June 2013, 01:29:12 pm »

Yes you have chose a great place to tour to,the scenery is amazing,the B road to Aberwsysth is fun.

Dave48 · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 June 2013, 06:53:41 pm »

Also the road from Devils Bridge back to the Elan Valley---in fact ALL the Welsh roads-I was last there 2 summers ago in heatwave. Don't forget to park on prom at Aberystwyth for obligatory bike comparison/ice creams

taylor · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 June 2013, 07:46:57 pm »

welcome to gods country bri. have a great time m8.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 June 2013, 09:07:56 pm »

Wales is the only place I ever got nicked for speeding and the copper complimented me on my riding! Wonderful place, beautiful roads, wonderful scenery (as, of course, you know, but I'm just indulging

). Looks like you could be in for some decent weather too.

noggythenog · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 June 2013, 09:40:55 pm »

Hey Bri im about 50 miles down the coast from Aberystwyth & ive quite fancied the idea of taking my tent on the bike & going somewhere as i trial for any later ventures.trouble is im just coming off night shift on the 1st but maybe the 2nd could be a possibility.
what's your plan of attack, campsite, plan etc, im up for proper chilling out & going out for some nice ride outs.I do like a good drink & a few cans in the eve would go down a treat but i dont wanna go on a drink fest if im going out riding as it spoils it for me not being 100% while on the road.
cheers
fras

dBfazer600 · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:19:18 pm »

There's a meet happening on Shell Island with most getting their on the 28th to 30th. I is trying to get over but will probably be earlier in the week as some are already their. Its organised through Biker Mates if your interested. But remember the as the water is tidal you have to work round natures open and closed door times.

Daz

bri h · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 June 2013, 10:45:13 pm »

Hi noggy. Im planing to stay at erbwfe farm by devils bridge. Im guessing the spelling but will poost the proper one when i can get on one of the computers.bloody kids. At the moment im looking at the m4 to newport then maybe up via brecon ish. Im back to work on friday night so ill probably bimble back wednesday. Im thinking snowdonia on tuesday.
Db thanks for the invite but its my daughters 21st birthday on sunday so as much as id like to i cant escape before monday.
Thanks to all for the advice looking forward to meeting fellow foccers im sure we can get iver the language barrier.

noggythenog · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 June 2013, 11:06:03 pm »

sounds grand bri

, i've still to explore snowdonia on the bike so id be up for that part, i can either meet you at devils bridge the night of the 1st then do Snowdonia or meet very early doors on the 2nd, pitch tent then do snowdonia and stay over the 2nd night.either way sounds good to me depending on how knackered i am.
i take it you are using devils bridge as the base camp or are you packing up and moving to a different site?
if the weather is good then i'm gonna try going budget basics and doss in my bivvy bag instead of taking a tent, tbc on that one though i think

noggythenog · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 June 2013, 02:34:03 am »

I scoped out the campsite, very plush with all the facilities, excellento.what time you aiming to get to devils bridge on the 01st then bri?, i tend to have about 4 or 5 hours kip after a night watch so after a few hours mooching about drinking coffee and re adjusting to the world i could realistically be in devils bridge by about 6-7pm.
Be good if some more foccers are available, just an observation though this post is in general, not sure if it'll make any difference but you could possibly cut and paste this convo into the Events and Meets section.I'll do it with your permission if that sounds like voodoo to you.
cheers
fras

slimwilly · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 June 2013, 07:18:01 am »

I am coming in your tent to rape you

noggythenog · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 June 2013, 07:46:33 am »

Quote from: slimwilly on 24 June 2013, 07:18:01 am

I am coming in your tent to rape you

Slim, you've put the camp in campsite this morning

[size=78%], calm down ive checked the website & as well as no transit vans in the touring section there's a strict no rape policy in force[/size]

bri h · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 June 2013, 09:01:02 am »

Hi noggy. Im sure you got the right campsite but just in case its Erwbarfe farm ceredigion sy23 3jr. Im planning on getting there at about three ish so i should be sorted by the time you get there. Ill have the kettle on.I thought i might pop in to Aberystwyth in the evening. please feel free to post this in the ride out bit as im proud to say its beyond me. Im not worried about that slimwilly bloke raping me. i spent 7 years in the navy so i wont even wake up. hahaha

bri h · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 June 2013, 09:23:35 am »

Oh and i forgot to say devils bridge is HQ and we can go where the fancy takes us from there. Im not exactly Nick Saunders when it comes to touring but im looking forward to somr good rides and a few beers.

noggythenog · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 June 2013, 12:23:51 pm »

All sounds good to me,like i said this is kinda a practice run for me to see what i can get by with & then learn from there.ill try going as light as possible since im just an overnighter,i only have proper leathers & boots for the bike so was gonna pack some lightweight shell type trousers & flip flops for casual wearing.that in mind i take it by going to aberystwyth on the evening you arent planning on visiting any fancy resteraunts are you???or do you mean a general mooch about,supermarket stock up etc.

Anyway thats enough questions for me for now,cant wait for snowdonia!

bri h · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 June 2013, 12:43:50 pm »

Hello Fras. I was planning on finding a chip shop in Aberysywyth, im not good at resteraunts. Im travelling fairly light but i like my creature comforts now im old.

. Ive only realy camped at bsb meetings before so this is trial and error for me too. I might be going over the top for a couple of nights but having been camping a lot with the family i think i have most shit covered. Im practicing for a longer trip next year, maybe to belgium if im not still banned.(like i said seven years in the navy:))

noggythenog · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 June 2013, 01:03:24 pm »

Quote from: bri h on 24 June 2013, 12:43:50 pm

Hello Fras. I was planning on finding a chip shop in Aberysywyth, im not good at resteraunts. Im travelling fairly light but i like my creature comforts now im old. . Ive only realy camped at bsb meetings before so this is trial and error for me too. I might be going over the top for a couple of nights but having been camping a lot with the family i think i have most shit covered. Im practicing for a longer trip next year, maybe to belgium if im not still banned.(like i said seven years in the navy:))
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Nice one,was jus double checking,fish n chops or the like is perfect, like someone said earlier the prom at Aber is a bike haven on nice days, ill try be there no later than 6 theres a morrisons on the outskirts of aber too if you need supplies,ill try mind my digital radio n'all.& a mug for that cuppa,apart from that i dont need bugger all.