Any Welsh foccers/Welsh road appreciators coming camping???

[noggythenog]

It was the B4574 Nick..the road ive been wanting to do for some time...running parallel to the A44...it was a nice road but man i was cold to the bone with all that fog....on the pic with the winding water in the background...that water is the start of one of the resorvoirs....cronfa ddwr craig goch...the wind was hurling the fog through & every so often you'd get a glance of the water opening up...a shame really i was in stunning scenery but couldnt actually see much if it but i defo think that road would appeal to some foccers interested in scenery.....instead of going straight to rhayader theres a turn off which joins you to the Ellan Valley circular.


Yes the 44 is a must do fast road but these are equally enjoyable going slow.




Off to celtic manor tomorrow for a spa day, evening meal & overnight stay so im being prised away from the bike for a couple of days.




However it is crazy to go all the way to Newport without nipping into south wales superbikes showroom :b , ill chuck my kit in the boot i case i blag a test ride on an MT09 or anything really.




I'll hope to get more Welsh pics next week to let everyone see what they need to come see. 8)

[midden]

What a bummer 16th and 17th would have been perfect but I'm on dayshifts and have no leave left. Off for a week from the 20th though.  why can't all foccers work the same shifts lol

[nick crisp]

What a bummer 16th and 17th would have been perfect but I'm on dayshifts and have no leave left. Off for a week from the 20th though.  why can't all foccers work the same shifts lol

Funny, but I have this premonition.........let me see.........yes it all becomes clear now..........sorry boss, I'm not well enough to come to work this weekend  :lol

It was the B4574 Nick..the road ive been wanting to do for some time...running parallel to the A44...it was a nice road but man i was cold to the bone with all that fog....on the pic with the winding water in the background...that water is the start of one of the resorvoirs....cronfa ddwr craig goch...the wind was hurling the fog through & every so often you'd get a glance of the water opening up...a shame really i was in stunning scenery but couldnt actually see much if it but i defo think that road would appeal to some foccers interested in scenery.....instead of going straight to rhayader theres a turn off which joins you to the Ellan Valley circular.


Yes the 44 is a must do fast road but these are equally enjoyable going slow.


However it is crazy to go all the way to Newport without nipping into south wales superbikes showroom :b , ill chuck my kit in the boot i case i blag a test ride on an MT09 or anything really.


I'll hope to get more Welsh pics next week to let everyone see what they need to come see. 8)

The little mountain roads are often my favourites - a different kind of riding, slower, more technical, and often where the best scenery is. That's the trouble with doing the fast stuff - you get so committed, you don't want to stop for the scenery! Will have to check that one out sometime - ta for the tip  :thumbup


Test riding? Being back on the  :faz again hasn't stopped you hankering for something else then? Hmmm, thought it really was just winter blues, but looks like you might need to upgrade - lovely FZ1 for sale at the mo in For Sale & Wanted - everything done to it that you could wish for, shiny, shiny machine, only£4.2k, much cheaper than buying new, have a look, have a think, you know it makes sense!  :b

[noggythenog]

Do it Midden :b

[nick crisp]

Do it Noggy  :evil

[noggythenog]

Just a bit of window shopping Nick, i love my wee fazer but it is a bit rough round the edges & no doubt needs a few bob spending on it over next couple of years...if i can save in the meantime thats great.




I really dont know whats out there, only ever had the fazer, i wanna try out seating positions & stuff, that position & a newer bike is more priority than extra power...although i wouldnt turn down extra power.....only a fool would


My fazer could handle shite & i'd be none the wiser as i don't know any better.ive either gotta spend up to another grand getting it as good as it can be & bite the bullet...or get the use outta it for 1 or 2 years then upgrade to something newer...i'd like to get this knocking noise diagnosed & see what the damage is to the old wallet.




I already commented on Dek's bike....it got my juices flowing...plus i woulda lived being on a faster bike than Bill :b

[noggythenog]

Shut up Nick :'(






I want it!!!,




I seen what you did to Deadeyes wallet.

[nick crisp]

Shut up Nick :'(






I want it!!!,




I seen what you did to Deadeyes wallet.

:rollin

Dead Eye's happy he did it - you could be too 

Pretty sure that knocking is wheel bearings. As I said, couldn't detect any movement in steering bearings, but definitely felt it on the wheel. Most places will happily check for you for nowt.

[Dead Eye]

Yeah, and it's still recovering... not that I regret it

Some fantastic shots though noggy, one or two in particular were really impressive

Looking forward to riding out in to the welsh land for a meet up soon ^^

[nick crisp]

Got to get the chain kit replaced before I do another long ride Liam - was booked in for tomorrow, but looks like the rear sprocket hasn't arrived yet, have to call first thing tomorrow. Chain is proper shagged, about 4 seized links, no tight spots - just one slack spot  :lol

So sick of England's moto-X track roads, it'll be Wales at every opportunity this year I reckon 

[noggythenog]

Cheers deadeye, sometimes your just in the right place at the right time...ill try get some more next week.




& Nick ye i reckon you're right about the wheel bearing.......just hope it lasts a few more decent rides coz i dont want the bike stuck in the garage while ive got a week off.


If theres any crap weather days ill book it in to get done pronto.thanks for the help.

[midden]

so will this be a bear grilliss (forgive spelling)  style camping venture

[bri h]

not for me midden im a kitchen sink and all camper these days mate. the country roads look great noggy, i rode the elan valley last year and missed a lot of the scenery cos you never know when theres going to be a sheep in the road round the next bend.still thats what going somewhere different is all about.

[red98]

great piccies nogster  ........shame about the tank bag  :rolleyes

[noggythenog]

great piccies nogster  ........shame about the tank bag  :rolleyes

Cheers Red, mighta known youd pop up when someone mentioned sheep eh.....where's CRH mehhhhh!!!...ye i did think about taking the tank bag off, if i'd known how nice the pic would be i would have done, maybe replaced it with a hot female........or a cold sheep! :b




Camping wise...i. Sure theres a few options where theres showers and toilets etc......sadly im on a no alcohol for 1 year challenge so im not particularly arsed about being near a pub as it should be more about the riding i reckon but that depends on the general concensus....if folk wanna be at the pub then thats what it'll be....if most are happy with a carryout i stead then great.

[red98]

dont start old CRH off again  :rolleyes ...hes gone quiet latley...i`ll have to check dates for the camping trip as its turning out to be a busy summer...not sure how many days holiday or brownie points i have.....

[nick crisp]

I usually head for the campsite at Llandovery for mid Wales. Café and shops on the doorstep, good shower facilities etc, and on the doorstep for the finest riding 
But if anyone has other preferences, I'd be ok with that. Not a great drinker myself, but happy if people want to hit the pub in the evenings too - but this trip is more about giving folks an opportunity to experience the great Welsh roads, so probably not a good idea to get completely wasted in the evenings anyway 

I'd be up for a bank holiday weekend to do this as well if there are any takers - if not, I'll probably do a second trip anyway 

[chris.biker]

I am interested in this not sure how busy life is going to be through the summer yet so I will keep an eye on how the plan develops and join in if I can. 

[MarkWales]

I am interested in this - I will be on holidays from July 21st until Septmeber 1st


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[bri h]

I am interested in this - I will be on holidays from July 21st until Septmeber 1st
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