Exploring South Wales On A Motorcycle | Part 1

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • From the majestic Brecon Beacons to the Black Moutain Road, join me as I attempt to explore some of the most breathtaking sights that South Wales has to offer. So rev up your engines, hit the road with me, and let's embark on the ultimate motorcycling adventure through the heart of South Wales! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to catch this exhilarating series's upcoming parts. 🤘🏼🏴 #Motorbiking #Wales #adventuretravel
    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Introduction
    00:49 The Journey Begins
    03:26 Arriving in South Wales
    07:12 Getting Lost
    08:53 Locked out of the Campsite
    12:47 Waking up from Camping
    15:29 Getting on the road
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Komentáře • 98

  • @m02is5001966
    @m02is5001966 Před měsícem +10

    God bless you. You never fail to make me laugh Saffy take care and thank you

  • @trailingarm63
    @trailingarm63 Před měsícem +12

    Get a b&b next time. Speaking as a Welsh biker our roads are good but our weather is appalling. It's Hay on Wye by the way - the Wye rhymes with "Cry" which is what I'd be doing if I had to camp in that weather. Hope things pick up for you. North Wales was beautiful today. Massive turnout at Ponderosa (my local bike meet).

  • @ewetho
    @ewetho Před měsícem +8

    What a beautiful ride!!! Either ride or leave in the garage. Screw the weather, can’t miss what you want to do in life because the weather does not wanna cooperate. Good rain gear and go!

  • @human1513
    @human1513 Před 26 dny +2

    I learned many years ago to only buy waterproof boots.
    And not the the low ones but the higher, taller ones so rain does not run down and into them. I never find the any warmer in the summer than non-waterproof boot and they may only cost a tad more.

  • @markchristianson8178
    @markchristianson8178 Před měsícem +4

    Saffy nothing stops you from having a great time you are a tough cookie . I seen lots of youtubers you find the sun in every weather your in . Other camping youtubers can learn alot from you Besafe Saffy !!!

  • @sarahpeaker8404
    @sarahpeaker8404 Před měsícem +4

    Wow, I just love how you do go head first into everything and still smile!

  • @colinb9183
    @colinb9183 Před měsícem +5

    Welcome to the brilliant Welsh weather lol, you can count the dry days since October on one hand 😀🌧️🌧️🌧️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @joewilliams5396
    @joewilliams5396 Před měsícem +4

    When you said about the wind, "whats the worst that can happen" I thought about Dorothy's house in wizard of OZ. Your tent & Saffy flying off in the wind. Glad your well and out and about.

  • @julianlay4181
    @julianlay4181 Před měsícem +7

    So nice to see you back, love your attitude to adverse conditions and problems, maybe a B&B would be a good idea in future. Keep smiling that lovely smile.

  • @oldasfolk-km1ov
    @oldasfolk-km1ov Před 28 dny +1

    I am sure its mostly being hit by a truck making you sore...but you are doing it!

  • @Vikki_Horton
    @Vikki_Horton Před 25 dny +2

    Oh bless you! I know the feeling of not being on a road trip for a while! Brecon Beacons are stunning and I am currently planning a little solo trip there myself for next year. Brilliant video!

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Před měsícem +2

    11:31 well done Saffron lass ,I'm glad somebody else camps in the pouring rain too 👋🤠👍

  • @iainamurray
    @iainamurray Před 26 dny +1

    Did my first “mini adventure” last year on these roads. Absolutely loved it. Thankfully I had some actual sun even in September! By the way, are your mirrors on the right way? Reason for it? Looks like left is on right and vice versa.

  • @ericgardner3020
    @ericgardner3020 Před 29 dny +1

    My one wish for you... is you actually ride and camp in conditions that equal your always Optimistic and Sunny disposition! Sprocket and Rocket..

  • @donalddesilets7640
    @donalddesilets7640 Před 26 dny +2

    That laugh is contagious 😊

  • @gazman3568
    @gazman3568 Před měsícem +2

    You bike Ladies are amazing and so well organised. Many decades of bike rallies and camping under the belt. Us blokes equals tent sleeping bag roll mat beer or various alcoholic beverages and leather jacket as pillow . Sometimes only sleeping bag on bike in good weather , one of those old military type waterproof outer jobies with arms and hood which you can unravel and crash on embankments or many other places you shouldn't be having a kip. Wife passes her test then all of a sudden more stuff as two bikes can carry more, wake up in morning and cup of coffee or tea placed in hand and cooked food on the go.. There is a reason women are called our better half , what would we do without them.

  • @GADGETVP15
    @GADGETVP15 Před měsícem +2

    I used to live in EBBW VALE and used to spend all my free time in the Beacons, I love them. but still preferer living in Northern Ireland.

  • @KnightRider1157
    @KnightRider1157 Před 28 dny +1

    The misadventures of Saffy Sprocket continue. Jane is hoping you've got a po box or similar as she has something to send you. ❤

  • @jord001
    @jord001 Před měsícem +2

    Brave woman Saffy, I love wales and recognise some of the roads you came down but the weather can be brutal, cant beat it in the sun though. Can i suggest Daytona roadstar boots expensive but dry feet, i ride profesionally in all weather, all year round and can recommend them. You wont have to dry them under the dryer.. Ive done that with my gloves many times :) RIde safe

  • @peterwakeling3964
    @peterwakeling3964 Před 27 dny +1

    One amazing lady.just beautiful mak3 avery day a sunny one girl xxx

  • @nealeburgess6756
    @nealeburgess6756 Před 29 dny +1

    Hi Saffy, good to see your travel vlogs again. May I say with confidence from my own experience I have the answer to all your problems: 1, your propensity to ride in rain and thunderstorms, 2, your sore bum after a 100 miles or so, 3, your aching legs etc. The perfect answer? Move to the Costa Del Sol in Spain and by a BMW K75 bike. That has been my wonderful experience for the last 17 years. Spain is an absolute paradise for biking, with the added advantage of being in close proximity to other great locations (France, Spain and Morocco). And the bike? Just great for long distance cruising in comfort. The most comfortable seat I have ever come across on a bike, and a jewel of an engine that is virtually unburstable. Just got back from a 4 night trip to Merzouga in the Sahara desert in Morocco. Despite now being 36 years old, the bike never missed a beat. Fabulous.

  • @Yangvar
    @Yangvar Před měsícem +2

    Im glad that Its not only me who gets setting tent up in the dark, rain and getting awful weather overnight on the first night in Wales 😆. In November I was there and managed to get to the campsite about 10 minutes prior to the management leaving for the night, and riding there at night was an experience, for sure! Speaking of bad weather- I can whole whole heartedly
    recomend getting a pair of waterproof socks. The riding boots, no matter wether they are marketed as waterproof or not, they tend to leak trough eventually in my experience, and the socks can keep your feet pretty dry.

  • @rickroberts1344
    @rickroberts1344 Před 22 dny +1

    Great to see you back on the road Saffy. I know what you mean about that Welsh rain! Don't let it dampen your spirit!

  • @barnbersonol
    @barnbersonol Před 23 dny +1

    Brecon Beacons isn't a word anymore, its just called Bannau Brycheiniog.

  • @virajvrooms
    @virajvrooms Před 29 dny +1

    The lady in the thumbnail looks gorgeous and the beautiful scenery. Reminded me of Saffy's Angel 😇.

  • @trishschofield7808
    @trishschofield7808 Před 28 dny +1

    Welcome back. A lone rider tent and tall cot will make camping ⛺️ a dream. I love mine. Rest day rider ( CZcams) shows it also.

  • @fuglbird
    @fuglbird Před 25 dny +1

    Life was so much easier back in the seventies and eighties. Long gloves, Evald horsehide jacket and trousers (all of it always polished with plenty of leather grease) and a pair of lined wellies were all I needed back then. I never needed to dry anything. After days in the rain the ignition lock on my Moto Guzzi T3 850 gave up before my not "political correct" garments did. I had to change it to a Honda ignition lock. I'm sorry to see you are having those problems 😪 I'm glad to see how well you handle them 😊

  • @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484
    @s.venkateswarpatnaik2484 Před 29 dny +1

    Hey Sa different experience tour video.Tours during beautiful climate ☁️🌧️🌨️ weather you have enjoyed and I wish you all the best

  • @inkymunster1591
    @inkymunster1591 Před 28 dny +1

    Beacons?
    It is pronounced ban-aye bruch-ein-iog, with the ch making the same sound as in loch.
    We love the rain really .. it's what keeps it all so green here.

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 Před 29 dny +1

    Hi Saffy, great to see you back on the road again, Have you heard of the Three Second Tent...and no it's not a joke...it would make your life so much easier.

  • @tailwheel65
    @tailwheel65 Před 28 dny +1

    Your ability to endure misery always amazes me😅

  • @TheSimonBeattie
    @TheSimonBeattie Před 29 dny +1

    I've just arrived back home after two solo days in south wales near Llandysul (and all the way back up the west coast and over the top on my way home!) One night in a tent, 14ish hours of riding, about 500 miles total. I also got rained on quite a lot but was still a great couple of days, amazing scenery and roads! Luckily no wind for me!
    I also had to put up my Lonerider ADV tent in the rain - You can put the outer shell on first, and clip the inner afterwards (keeping it dry). It's fidly and lots of crawling around, but it works!
    (You're in part my inspiration for my bike exploration so its great to come back home and see you having done something very similar quite recently! I decided to leave my camera's at home and just enjoy the weekend with my eyes and not worry about capturing too much stuff - I did capture a few photos though! Next time maybe!) Keep it up, you're amazing and certainly my inspiration to keep going! 🤩

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 Před 29 dny +1

    Awesome, another Saffy series on the way! Welome back, lezzzz gooo! 👍👍

  • @user-ei4wk8yw3v
    @user-ei4wk8yw3v Před 26 dny +1

    My favourite biker along with James Witham.

  • @gerokron3412
    @gerokron3412 Před měsícem +1

    Such a wonderfull video. As you also seem to pull out a weird satifaction steering a motorcycle through storm, rain and cold, you must have a screw loose. Apparently it´s treaded the same way as mine. Very happy to see you laugh away any discomfort! Cheers!

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 Před 28 dny +1

    Hi Saffy!!!

  • @2avanman391
    @2avanman391 Před 29 dny +1

    Another great video. Thank you for sharing so much with us.

  • @Jules750..
    @Jules750.. Před 29 dny +1

    Hi saffy a another enjoyable vlog and iam glad to see rocket back on your travels with you ❤

  • @colsparky651
    @colsparky651 Před měsícem +2

    Love wales for the scenery and the roads

  • @MLoms
    @MLoms Před 29 dny +1

    Great timing I'm going for a 2 day Wales trip next month while traveling to IOMTT

  • @brendenaichi5048
    @brendenaichi5048 Před 29 dny +1

    Nice video...looks like you got your equipment squared away again from the wreck. Are you still using an insta360?

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 Před měsícem +1

    Saffy and rain ☔️ perfect glad your back and healthy 😂😂x

  • @simob7862
    @simob7862 Před 23 dny +1

    I originally thought the headline said New South Wales, it’s a state in Australia

  • @paulbrown67
    @paulbrown67 Před měsícem +1

    Only you could get the giggles when it's raining, soaked to the skin and pitch black, liking the ears on your headgear lol

  • @iansimpson8309
    @iansimpson8309 Před 29 dny +1

    Good to see the SV back in commission again!

  •  Před měsícem +1

    So good 😄 You keep on amazing me Saffy 😄 Thank you

  • @WreckingCrewHR4K
    @WreckingCrewHR4K Před 29 dny +1

    Hi Saffy, Why do MotoVlogers visit the beautiful hills and valleys of Wales during the cold and rainy season? guess what kind of weather you are most likely to come across in April, try visiting mid May until September instead of booking a tkt abroad, there are so many places of interest open to the public from May to September across Wales, the scenic camp sites are amazing, Just remember, First Impressions Last Forever.

  • @mabecka
    @mabecka Před měsícem +2

    Even Norway has less rain than that place!

  • @johnguest7541
    @johnguest7541 Před měsícem +1

    I am going to do the coast roads from chester and all around Wales finishing off back in Wolverhampton/Sedgley, i an retired so time means nothing, camping on the way around.

  • @gavinbetty257
    @gavinbetty257 Před měsícem +2

    Nice Opening Graphics

  • @pauldavies9360
    @pauldavies9360 Před 20 dny +1

    We say Bannau Brycheiniog now not the brecon beacons.
    I know its harder to pronunce but have a go, make fun of it but it's called that now. 😊

  • @robertholland7558
    @robertholland7558 Před 29 dny +1

    Come to the “new” south Wales, in Australia!

  • @bengibbins6928
    @bengibbins6928 Před měsícem +1

    😂 love the video, great attempt at pronouncing Welsh place names, too funny to correct you! Keep smiling Saffy. 😂

  • @user-woolfallD
    @user-woolfallD Před 28 dny +1

    I like this and viewed ❤

  • @Ayresy_83
    @Ayresy_83 Před 20 dny +1

    Wear ?.. think u mean Wye saffy 👍🏻😂

  • @dewipeach
    @dewipeach Před 29 dny +1

    Why does it always rain on you...! It would be the most stunning trip elsewise, but you're not dampen, mostly blown dry. Oh to been in Sardinia again, you'd not brought that beautiful weather back.
    Stay safe. Cheers

  • @ZanRides
    @ZanRides Před měsícem +1

    Mountain Road Viewpoint is a great stop in Brecon :) make sure to check it out if you have time/haven't gone home yet!

  • @MrVulcan1963
    @MrVulcan1963 Před měsícem +1

    Saffy Sprocket M.O.
    Leave for road trip behind schedule,
    Overextend oneself by trying to crunch too many miles.
    Get lost and cannot find campsite.
    Arrive exhausted, setup camp in dark and bad weather, get no real sleep, wake up groggy the next day.
    Rinse and repeat.
    If you're planning a ride on Wales or other locale with notoriously poor weather at least get a hotel or B&B so you can rest in comfort.

  • @ramsay892
    @ramsay892 Před měsícem +1

    Your laugh is infectious staffy 😂

  • @TheOverlordOfProcrastination

    Come back in the summer ☀️☀️

  • @olismotoadventures
    @olismotoadventures Před 29 dny +1

    all right folks. Who de f*ck is watching this video and not giving it a thumbs up? come on give me the names!

  • @AbzScotland
    @AbzScotland Před 29 dny +1

    👍

  • @tonybarton3746
    @tonybarton3746 Před 29 dny +1

    Propa camping 🤪😊👍👍👍

  • @alanwallace8660
    @alanwallace8660 Před měsícem +5

    Welcome back Saffy we’ve missed you infectious giggle and chaotic energy

  • @dob1662
    @dob1662 Před měsícem +1

    Don't take this the wrong way Saffy but should I bump into you on a campsite, country road, cafe, I will know I made some kind of mistake 🤣😂🤣
    if it isn't bad luck you have none at all, how many mirrors did you break in the move 🌧⛈🌧🥶
    Looking forward to the next instalment when the hurricane hits 🤣
    PS love the night hat😘❤❤

  • @johnsmart4084
    @johnsmart4084 Před měsícem +1

    Why not think about a magic pop up tent ,so light and so easy.

  • @officialwildcardadventures
    @officialwildcardadventures Před měsícem +1

    @11:01 campsites should have actual footwarmers/dryers for bikers. :)

  • @leifiseland1218
    @leifiseland1218 Před měsícem +1

    Hmm.. this reminded me of the value of the "right to roam" of the Nordic countries..🤔

  • @LoneLeeRider
    @LoneLeeRider Před měsícem +4

    "a rather large volume of sheep" 🤣🤣🤣 😍

  • @archiemillington306
    @archiemillington306 Před 22 dny +1

    hay on wer

  • @enadolgel5504
    @enadolgel5504 Před měsícem +1

    When did the GoPro manufacturers invent the self-cleaning rotating screen so as not to spoil such beautiful videos like this one in the rain?

  • @zweispurmopped
    @zweispurmopped Před měsícem

    Your laugh in that situation probably is a cinematographic quote of Tom Hanks laughing attack in The Penny Grave, right? 😵‍💫 🤧

  • @EvilGav
    @EvilGav Před měsícem +2

    Another Saffy video - "I've got this new luggage that will be perfect for batteries and cables"
    This Saffy video - doesn't do that.
    Should we expect anything else? Not really. 😄

  • @matthewharmer1656
    @matthewharmer1656 Před 29 dny +1

    Would an air bnb be cheap and dry??

  • @TheTaffia
    @TheTaffia Před 6 hodinami

    Hay on Wye = Hay on why.

  • @rogerandroid2186
    @rogerandroid2186 Před 16 dny +1

    Bivi Bag if you really, really feel the need to camp?

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 Před 28 dny +1

    Saffy is looking so hot in the thumbnail pic, it's fire 🔥🔥🔥😍🥰

  • @FlipandTheBlueMule
    @FlipandTheBlueMule Před měsícem +1

    👋👋❤️🌹👍😎

  • @ahillvfr
    @ahillvfr Před měsícem +1

    Who is that on the thumbnail 🤩🤩🤩

  • @twmlloyd5257
    @twmlloyd5257 Před 27 dny +1

    Croeso

  • @petesouthwales867
    @petesouthwales867 Před 17 dny +1

    Your mirrors are set to look out for aircrafts and not for vehicles behind you. For your own safety you should adjust them.

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Před 17 dny +1

      Yes, it's deliberate. It keeps my rear camera in my eye line so in the very unlikely situation it becomes lose I can pull over and secure it before I harm someone

  • @trevormatthews6963
    @trevormatthews6963 Před měsícem

    You really do put yourself through it don't you Saffy 🙁?

  • @MarkMSM
    @MarkMSM Před 27 dny +1

    Get some waterproof socks, no more wet feet.

  • @ambassadorofpain1
    @ambassadorofpain1 Před 27 dny +1

    Is it not tedious riding so slow everywhere?

    • @SaffySprocket
      @SaffySprocket  Před 27 dny +1

      Whatever speed you go at, you're still riding faster than the ones sat on the sofa :-)

  • @gasman6163
    @gasman6163 Před 29 dny +2

    Entertaining as always. You could have a great future as a government planner. I thought it was called brjnnshjh gghtrd now rather than Brecon Beacons

  • @peterbustin3662
    @peterbustin3662 Před 25 dny +2

    WHY WHY WYE "Hay on Weir" ?????????

  • @JAF41972
    @JAF41972 Před měsícem +1

    Lol Hay-on-Wye pronounced Why lol

  • @WalkinSalmon
    @WalkinSalmon Před měsícem +1

    I do question your life choices. Budget accommodation, budget food. You need to allow yourself some luxuries on these trips

  • @SteveLawrance
    @SteveLawrance Před měsícem +3

    Hey Saffey, love your channel, I’ve been following for a while, but recently there doesn’t seem to be any consistent flow with your stories,, the channel seem to jump from pillar to post…. I enjoy your content but a more consistent, contiguous flow would work better for me (sorry to be selfish)…. Kindest regards…

  • @paulrose576
    @paulrose576 Před měsícem +1

    Hi beautiful young lady you should get a pop-up tent it's quicker xx

    • @daddystu7046
      @daddystu7046 Před měsícem +1

      but packs to usually a half metre diameter circle.

  • @MarkJones-ji8fd
    @MarkJones-ji8fd Před měsícem +1

    Simps in the comments, she's insane

  • @MRmUIREND1
    @MRmUIREND1 Před měsícem +1

    Saffy, if you took that picture of yourself on the front of the vid you look absolutely beautiful. Great picture, even with you wrapped up it shows your beauty and slight vulnerability.