EP.4 - Incredible day WALES! SOLO MOTORCYCLE TRIP UK - Snowdonia Park, Devil's Staircase - Desert X

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2023
  • A rollercoaster ride, that’s what this day was. Of course, one hopes for great weather during their rides and although I really don’t mind rain and strong winds, I just simply love documenting my trips A LOT and I knew Snowdonia National Park would be my area to go wild. But, when Wales gives me rain, I simply continue riding. It was a rollercoaster ride with (literal) ups and downs, what an incredible day!
    Luckily it looked less foggy on the camera’s than it was in real life. My everlasting self-doubt got ignited as I got into my head again when I had some unforeseen unpaved roads, but I decided to tackle it. At some point I have to get more confident off the road, right?
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Komentáře • 171

  • @Taf68
    @Taf68 Před 10 měsíci +6

    As a Welshman living in Australia for 20 years this video brought a strong case of homesickness and a tear to my eyes. Found this video by accident and am now a subscriber and looking forward to watching all your other videos.
    Thank you for a great video, and for the memories of home.

  • @LFH02
    @LFH02 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Great vid, Wales never disappoints, even the weather is an adventure. thanks for sharing.

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci

      It sure was, and I enjoyed every second of it 😄

  • @Kojak-zh7qo
    @Kojak-zh7qo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Really enjoying this tour your videos are great iv subscribed thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Mick_English
    @Mick_English Před 4 měsíci

    I pop,over into Wales all the time and never mind hitting a dead end rd you get twicemas much fun and all,the views in reverse . Great video.

  • @stevelewislatham1461
    @stevelewislatham1461 Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant vids. I admire your skill, pluck and perseverance. When the rain is so persistent I ride for home, but then I can. When abroad we also have to stick with it.

  • @rbmedia771
    @rbmedia771 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm so glad you enjoyed North Wales-we are truly blessed to have all this to ride in.

  • @Creativehealing444
    @Creativehealing444 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Excellent ride! Well done for pushing yourself out of your off roading comfort zone. Gotta love the Welsh countryside, whatever the weather! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Thank You 🙏

  • @tonyireland1434
    @tonyireland1434 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video pity about the weather.

  • @smailsarab5161
    @smailsarab5161 Před 11 měsíci +2

    From Morocco great job thank You for this perfect experience for see WALES by biker Eyes thank you so mush & I'm witing the next Video ... keep going

  • @sailaway4559
    @sailaway4559 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great Video best on CZcams , all the best from North Wales’s

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci

      Thnx for your compliment, I’ll be back for sure! Lots more to see

  • @garywillsher
    @garywillsher Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great video, I have a Ducati as well you are convincing me to switch to a Ducati X , thanks for sharing Wales

  • @neilmackinnon3371
    @neilmackinnon3371 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Wonderful video. It's always interesting to see somewhere familiar through the eyes of someone seeing it for the first time, you really captured the essence of North Wales. I think the mountains of both Wales and Scotland have far more character in less than perfect weather, they are more... real.

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci +2

      I’m very much looking forward to go explore more of uk and Scotland! 🙌🏼

  • @dougm5231
    @dougm5231 Před 11 měsíci +2

    even weather can throw a "good" curve ball.

  • @dazadorph45
    @dazadorph45 Před 4 měsíci

    Marshfield ice cream is delicious, they are based no far from where I currently live. when Wales has clear sky's it's fantastic, just like Scotland.
    So glad you visited Angelsy, my grandparents lived ther, the trips up on th A5 through are so precious.

  • @garyevans2582
    @garyevans2582 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Awesome riding, some of the best roads in north wales you have done in then worst conditions and still smiling awesome

  • @user-xl2st4xk5w
    @user-xl2st4xk5w Před 10 měsíci

    Wales is fabulous on a bike. One day I even came back dry

  • @blowduke
    @blowduke Před 11 měsíci +2

    Good for you riding them tracks in the wet fully loaded up , I don’t think I would have done it 👍

  • @thenefyncat6970
    @thenefyncat6970 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That reminds me of why I live up here now. And makes me grateful I can ride around when the sun shines, not just in the rain. Come back again, it's much nicer with a little less water.

  • @Jules750..
    @Jules750.. Před 11 měsíci +1

    You a truly amazing and really your xlogs ❤

  • @ibrahheboeid1082
    @ibrahheboeid1082 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You held your breath when you were falling, may God protect you, whoever you are🙏🏻❤️❤️

  • @Ride22
    @Ride22 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice pictures and good riding on the gravel roads with loaded bike well done 👏❤️

  • @martinhughes9769
    @martinhughes9769 Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful part of Wales, you're going to, more stunning scenery,

  • @user-lq7by4bj8x
    @user-lq7by4bj8x Před 11 měsíci +1

    Please keep up your beautiful work.

  • @tonyhewitt1345
    @tonyhewitt1345 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I enjoyed that. Your exploits are really growing on me. 😊

  • @iforwilliams2509
    @iforwilliams2509 Před 5 měsíci

    All true characters in Wales are Welsh speakers. I meet many people from the Netherlands at an historic building I open, such knowledgable and intelligent people

  • @michaelmcnulty4993
    @michaelmcnulty4993 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Workmen Not use to seeing women in that part of Wales...lol

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci +3

      They were very kind, we had some good laughs 😁

  • @Rust_valley_racing
    @Rust_valley_racing Před 10 měsíci +1

    It Always rains in wales but when the sun comes out there no place more beautiful we used to the crap weather here in wales 😅 don't brake over cattle grids either 😂 Elan Valley res are beautiful and black mountains are great bike roads 😂

  • @martintin250
    @martintin250 Před 10 měsíci +2

    If you lived in the uk 🇬🇧, you’d be jealous of everywhere else, sadly over the last few years it has taken a real nosedive... but yes, it does have beautiful countryside, but that’s about it. Good luck with your travels, and great video btw🤙🤙🤙

  • @kaine4472
    @kaine4472 Před 5 měsíci

    Only just discovered your channel. Loving the content. Great to see you riding in my backyard of Wales, it is truly stunning and we should never take it for granted.
    I'm sure you must get compared to Itchy Boots all the time, and perhaps that annoys you, so apologies. Noraly is great in her own right but I'm never going to go on her adventures, but I will certainly ride some of yours, so for me I find you trips far more inspiring. Planning a Route Grand Alpes trip just now. Thanks for planting that seed 😃

  • @alexps6060
    @alexps6060 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Always a mistake to abandon a ride like that due to rain. It gives a whole different, unique atmosphere that others don't see. Just the usual precautions. Love what you've done with this bike too, looks epic.

  • @Chopbreaka
    @Chopbreaka Před 3 měsíci +1

    Itchy boots with an edge! This gal's living it up 👍👍. Cheers from NYC ..

  • @nigel904
    @nigel904 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love your videos/photos, keep them coming please 🙏 🇬🇧

  • @andrewdavidcartwright7953
    @andrewdavidcartwright7953 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I live just across the border in England, every chance I get I travel round Wales, such a same you didn't see it in the sunshine absolutely magical , enjoy 😎

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It was a bit of a 50/50 deal, some sun, some rain and both spectacular! I understand why you go ride there

  • @ROCKETRALPH
    @ROCKETRALPH Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great Video, I just rode Llynbrianne today it is beautiful! Very jealous of your DesertX!!!

  • @nigelprice6469
    @nigelprice6469 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ride safe

  • @johnwust9230
    @johnwust9230 Před 10 měsíci

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video, keep them coming.

  • @Hooivork
    @Hooivork Před 10 měsíci

    That weather reminds me of riding through Applecross. The best views in Scotland. If only we've could have seen a further than three feet through the fog.😅

  • @Meifesto
    @Meifesto Před 10 měsíci

    Making the best of it is the best you can do

  • @rockjock1965
    @rockjock1965 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another amazing video and I’m glad you loving the country I call home we have great roads and I ride them frequently thank you

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing video Leonor, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

  • @gordonroberts8206
    @gordonroberts8206 Před 11 měsíci +1

    brilliant video spent 2 weeks in Wales only had 3 days off sun 🙂

  • @rolandstaines3249
    @rolandstaines3249 Před 10 měsíci

    They say mind over matter nothing is in possible . Every days adventure is the discovery of ambush .

  • @kumararaitha8447
    @kumararaitha8447 Před 10 měsíci

    very adventurous... Congrats

  • @T_C_R_M
    @T_C_R_M Před 11 měsíci +1

    great video showing my local area, although cattle grids and gravel - I hate with a vengeance

  • @Biker_Jonathan
    @Biker_Jonathan Před 11 měsíci +1

    I came across your channel the other day! Love your content! Makes me want to travel!

  • @AlessandroDallaPozza
    @AlessandroDallaPozza Před 11 měsíci +1

    good trip I like your videos take care

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ok 👏🎉

  • @patrickmaloney6440
    @patrickmaloney6440 Před 10 měsíci +2

    What a lovely series this is turning out to be... enjoying it a lot 😀

  • @StuHNomadBiker
    @StuHNomadBiker Před 10 měsíci

    Wales is an absolute gem 💎... hopefully better weather for you next time ... because in the sun it's on steroids !!!😂

  • @cpuuk
    @cpuuk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Rain in Wales- what are the odds ;-) Devils Staircase, pity you didn't come in on the Llyn Brianne reservoir road, that has the most amazing route to the staircase- a stunning view ridge ride. Anyhoo, kudos to you for 'going for it' 🙂

  • @Shortlegsrides
    @Shortlegsrides Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another great vid

  • @TheAdventuresofPhilJones
    @TheAdventuresofPhilJones Před 11 měsíci +4

    Another fantastic video in the series Leonoor. I’m really pleased you were able to take the Desert X off the main road, and you handled it really well, even that cattle grid slip! You know I’m going to say the video and photography looks awesome, you make it look easy and I can see how much effort you put into filming this! Well done you!!! 😁🙌

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It was a true adventure that day, glad with all the decisions I took haha. Thnx for your comment again Phil 🙌🏼

  • @darrenwarrick8865
    @darrenwarrick8865 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another brilliant video. ...love the head on photos with the bike...off to Brecon and Snowdonia on Thursday...😊

  • @dartmoormole
    @dartmoormole Před 11 měsíci +1

    Lovely video. Plan doing a similar route in wales on my Honda cub soon

  • @steveaustin1820
    @steveaustin1820 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Glad you posted this...after 42 years of riding and post-cancer..I just sold my 2021 GSA....just too heavy for me after losing 13kg
    ..I like what I hear about the Dessert X and your editing really brings out what the bike is all about...great job.

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci

      That must’ve been a tough decision, sorry to hear that and hope your health is doing well. The DX is an amazing bike, the best I’ve ever ridden 🙌🏼

    • @27jollytall
      @27jollytall Před 10 měsíci +1

      At 71 and post cancer I sold my 1200GS and now have a KTM 390 Adventure. Have just finished a similar tour of Wales and looking forward to at least another 15 years of riding.

  • @Scarletpimp72
    @Scarletpimp72 Před 10 měsíci

    Croeso! Welcome to Wales. Nothing like a cold wet cattle grid to wake your skills up yeah lol. Best way is accelerate before then ride straight and come off everything until over it. dont turn and done rev or brake.

  • @wilswood8137
    @wilswood8137 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Snowdonia my birth place, although I don’t live there anymore, it’s where my heart is and I always love visiting , shame you didn’t see the view from the pen-y-pass car park, or the ride up, incredible 👌 I’ve walked Snowden and the Cribcoch
    Lots of times 👌❤️

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci

      All the more reason to go back and do it again! I missed so much of Snowdonia park, I must return

  • @MrJones131
    @MrJones131 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is my local area. how we overlook our local area in favor of foreign distant shores amazes me thank you for this video and for reminding me to do more local runs.

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy8859 Před 11 měsíci +1

    No such thing as bad weather Leonoor Just the wrong Clothing..... I am very happy that you are enjoying your ride over here... Next you have the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District... And many more as well.... Stay away from those Road Rainbows....... :-))) xx

  • @TheWitchboard
    @TheWitchboard Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing video, really enjoy coming along on your travels.

  • @ExeterCenturion
    @ExeterCenturion Před 10 měsíci

    That cheesecake looked amazing! Funny that the lady is from Birmingham, she had a right accent :)

  • @lpete531
    @lpete531 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome video, enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Be safe and stay dry 😊

  • @David-th2ug
    @David-th2ug Před 10 měsíci +1

    I haven't been to Wales in donkey's years and had forgotten how wild and beautiful it is. Thanks for reminding me. Enjoying your ride with you! Excellent drone footage, sharp and not rushed.

  • @jonathandorward
    @jonathandorward Před 10 měsíci

    Great video.thanks. Wet cattle grids can become like ice, especially if you increase the throttle just as you go over them as I found out in the Lake district hence nearly came off my bike.

  • @harriekeiren3499
    @harriekeiren3499 Před 10 měsíci

    nice episode verry nice equipment and pictures you're talented love to see the next episode een groet uit Limburg.

  • @Scarletpimp72
    @Scarletpimp72 Před 10 měsíci

    "F%^& the confort zone this is what I should be doing more"
    If ever there was a Tshirt slogan for your merch that was it right there lol.

  • @saifbhutto-wk3zl
    @saifbhutto-wk3zl Před 10 měsíci

    So nice

  • @nuttyoncrypto9863
    @nuttyoncrypto9863 Před 10 měsíci

    Lovely video again..

  • @rdaxthedog
    @rdaxthedog Před 11 měsíci

    I have been overseas for nearly 40 years in SE Asia. Thank you for bring back memories of the Wales of my childhood
    . Next time I visit I will hire a bike and head N West.

  • @FabulousWanderers
    @FabulousWanderers Před 10 měsíci +1

    Go Girl ... just fantastic, i had the privilege of having family holidays 2 times every year in Wales from the age of 3 up to 16 years of age ... & my memories are great. Enjoy being there & Wale's majestic beauty ❤ ... thanks for sharing your CZcams video journey through Wales & thank you again for reminding me of my wonderful childhood memories of being there too ❤

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I’m so happy to read this has brought back memories for you, that is awesome 🙌🏼

    • @FabulousWanderers
      @FabulousWanderers Před 10 měsíci

      ​​​@@LNRmoto thanks for your reply, wishing you many more fantastic adventures. Ps, Love the Canaries ones too, checkout CZcamsr "Teapotone" he has some fabulous vids too on Gran Canarias 3000km of pure biking road heaven ⭐👍

  • @lucky55slevin75
    @lucky55slevin75 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fabulous video, with Amazing photo's, very nice to see someone with a great positive attitude , especially when the gate was closed.... very cool Bike with a great set up... 👊

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thnx a lot! I must say I was pretty bummed and some sweating was involved, because I wanted to see the dam. But after so many hours it was time to eat and sleep haha.

  • @ExeterCenturion
    @ExeterCenturion Před 10 měsíci

    We were in the Brecon Beacons for a walking holiday, and to say it was WET was an understatement. In the sun Wales is absolutely beautiful

  • @stevesalldayventures
    @stevesalldayventures Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing, i must must must get down to Wales. Happy riding, stay safe :)

  • @KevinofWessex
    @KevinofWessex Před 11 měsíci +1

    I felt sorry for you in that rain, you got some great footage thoe 👍

  • @wdhpne
    @wdhpne Před 10 měsíci

    Great video, stay safe.

  • @mancavemoto
    @mancavemoto Před 10 měsíci +1

    Another great episode Leonoor, I’m loving the series

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto  Před 10 měsíci

      Thnx a lot Tony! Three more coming and then I’d have to go go go for new one haha!

  • @dooleys1972
    @dooleys1972 Před 10 měsíci

    yes, stay "neutral" on wet cattle grids , no lean, no brake , no acceleration , ( cos they got no grip 😮😮 ) keep having fun 😀😀😀😀

  • @genestatler2514
    @genestatler2514 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice rainy ride, eh!? LOL!!😂 You absolutely took advantage of the natural beauty of Wales with your great photography and videography skills!! Love those drone shots🤩 Lots of love from Gene in Tennessee.

  • @audreytaylor2298
    @audreytaylor2298 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi LNR Moto. I know this is a 4month old video but iv just watched it and iv never seen anyone enjoy playing in the rain on their bike as much as you did this day. It was great fun to watch and i never knew a rainy day could be so much fun. Superb video girl.x

  • @mattrichards5714
    @mattrichards5714 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Best video yet! Keep up the great content ❤

  • @SH-vb5ph
    @SH-vb5ph Před 10 měsíci +1

    You did really well, that whole area is very special and in taking that chance you really got some of the very best that North and Mid Wales has to offer, even if it was wet. I’ve been green laning there on and off over twenty years, it hasn’t changed much at all. Anyone who might be interested should check out the abbey at Strata Florida, and the absolutely incredible County Road trail that runs from there down to join the road close to the top of the Devil’s Staircase (lightweight bike and off road tyres pretty much mandatory!). Try standing up on your pegs more, have the bars comfortable seated / standing.

  • @MLoms
    @MLoms Před 10 měsíci +1

    Leonoor, this video is fantastic. I myself don't mind such weather when riding. You discovered North Wales for me and now I need to go there :)

  • @lozv9974
    @lozv9974 Před 10 měsíci

    Just subscribed to you after watching the ABR episode then following your episodes now. Great footage, keeps me interested. The workman “are you a girl?” I always feel like replying with “yes, I know they let us rides bikes as well!” 🤭

  • @tonypammen6150
    @tonypammen6150 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just came across your video, I really enjoyed your trip to wales, that was a near one on the cattle grid! Safe riding 👍

  • @DiscoverIndia4K
    @DiscoverIndia4K Před 10 měsíci +1

  • @pauljones540
    @pauljones540 Před 10 měsíci

    just found your vlog that is my playgroungd from liverppol

  • @worldbikeit
    @worldbikeit Před 10 měsíci

    Υοu are amazing keep going you give hope to the bikers to make it solo

  • @garethjenkins2879
    @garethjenkins2879 Před 10 měsíci

    Loved it. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

  • @ianburns5789
    @ianburns5789 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just came across your vids and were really enjoying them..very well made and looks like your really enjoying yourself..hope you post alot more in the future..great stuff

  • @stephanhelsloot2638
    @stephanhelsloot2638 Před 10 měsíci

    It’s interesting with such a capable bike we still get into our head weather we can do it and should just go for it and learn, I’m glad you did!

  • @dalewintle8099
    @dalewintle8099 Před 10 měsíci

    Great episode , what an adventure you have had so far

  • @carlton683
    @carlton683 Před 10 měsíci

    I’m so glad you’re enjoying your trip to the uk thanks so much for taking us along 👍

  • @garryshirreffs9645
    @garryshirreffs9645 Před 10 měsíci

    Great vid, that place always make me smile what ever the weather , thanks for posting :)

  • @tonofuentesjfq
    @tonofuentesjfq Před 10 měsíci

    fantastica ruta muy bonita

  • @TheHdleif
    @TheHdleif Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing fotos and videos Leonoor, Love watching your vids her, keep up the great work!

  • @w.herder9131
    @w.herder9131 Před 11 měsíci

    Super leuk..... goed bezig!👍

  • @SmallBikeADV
    @SmallBikeADV Před 10 měsíci

    Wow, great video, beautiful scenery despite the crap weather!..really enjoyed the watch, ride safe, Mark

  • @stevetownsend4137
    @stevetownsend4137 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video, looks like you really enjoyed Wales. 👌👌

  • @Harry-sb3op
    @Harry-sb3op Před 10 měsíci

    Great watching you ride those roads, I'll be there next month.👍

  • @mattyaztec
    @mattyaztec Před 10 měsíci +1

    Glad you’re enjoying our beautiful country. Some of the off-road stuff in Wales is very hard.
    Holyhead is pronounced Holly-head for reference. 😃