up and down the bastard lane on the welsh tet all on adventure bikes
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@Kai-ze2rb7 ай бұрын
what a mess, looks like big fun - especially the underwater sections 😆 Thanks for sharing this enspiring footage!
@salisburyplain9987 ай бұрын
Every splash is the sound of depreciation lol.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 that sound went a long time ago mate
@EricThomasHunterSweetland7 ай бұрын
Perfectly shows why big adventure bikes suck in these conditions. 250 enduro max. If you do get stuck at least it will lift out solo. Well done however for making it!
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
In your opinion of course 👍 im sure any one of us could of got unstuck on our own at any point to be honest but it definitely makes it easier if your mates help you out and have a laugh about it as you go etc all just part of having a good day out with mates on the bikes. Thanks for watching 👍
@taavim73406 ай бұрын
Seems perfect for big bike, with 250 it would be like walk in the park
@colinbowman88166 ай бұрын
Not kidding: I've had a ttr125 stuck in the mud to where it took 2 people working very hard to drag it out...just barely. The lesson is that basically any bike can quickly become stuck to the point where 1 person can't move it without tools- like a winch.
@steveh1007 ай бұрын
Absolutely nailed it, not the first time Ive watched people do Bastard lane but definately the most entertaining and wettest lol, I ride a lot of solo(all my friends play golf ffs) and could never do this lane, someone said something about lack of riding when in a group, not sure it would be wise to do something like this solo, regardless of skill level, its more fun in a group and even the best fall off. All done on big heavy bikes too. Good skills.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers steve appreciate the comment 👍 it was a very wet day so made it even better when you clear lane's like this i know it wasn't perfect but was a good effort by all of us i thought 👍 definitely more fun in a group sharing the experience with mates is priceless thanks for watching plenty more of this stuff coming this year hopefully 👍
@adamplumtree642 ай бұрын
I also ride solo pal I have the bee f900 if you ever fancy a ride out on this lane ad be more than happy too meet up
@V111HRD7 ай бұрын
Bloody awesome watch this is. Love it lads 👍
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching 👍
@joshblanche16317 ай бұрын
Mad respect mate, you made it look easy. What tyres are you running?
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate im using anlas capra x tyres they are a 50/50 tyre been a good all round tyre for me im currently on my second set of these 👍
@taffyboy077 ай бұрын
Love Bastard lane, but only done it on a 300 & 450, dont fancy my 1290 up there 😅, good effort lads 👍🏼
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
1290 would fly up it 👍 cheers mate thanks for watching
@TobotronPrime7 ай бұрын
Looks awesome - I ride a Benelli Leoncino at the moment but am looking at an adventure bike but not got the longest legs which puts me off these big bikes. I also can't help but notice how I know an e-mtb would fly over all of those trails and maybe a little RE Himalayan would do the same (they aren't as tall either)...!??
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
I really wouldn't want to take a re himalayan up or down this trail and it probably wouldn't make it either with its limited ground clearance i think the camera smooths things out these are some steep steps.i think the tuareg is one of the lowest seat hight adv bikes it also has the option of a low seat might be worth trying 🤔 or get a re and not go down anything to lumpy?
@TobotronPrime7 ай бұрын
@@ads_rides thanks for the advice - I'm going to look into the new 450cc Himi and also the X-Cape 650 (both have low seat height options) I'm doing an organised ride through the Himalayas this summer but next year want to ride down to Spain then across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and back through Italy I don't think it will be as knarley as in your video but certainly a lot of distance and a lot of rough roads/riding through open desert terrain.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@TobotronPrime from what ive seen of the new himi 450 it looks very capable and probably more suited to what you're goin to be riding sounds good 👍
@calimeropierro7 ай бұрын
50/50 tires may not be ideal for this kind of ride ;)
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Why not? Two of us was using 50/50 tyres and managed to do what everyone else was doing. When its rocky like this i find the difference between full on off road tyres to 50/50 gets less personally either that or my tyres are great on rock either way great fun
@casparurban873026 күн бұрын
When was this trip? In which month?
@ads_rides25 күн бұрын
@casparurban8730 this adventure was in February 2024 thanks for watching 👍
@digdilem6 ай бұрын
First gear sounds really tall on that, must make it a lot harder on those technical bits.
@ads_rides6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍 i dont use 1st gear i always start off in 2nd but i personally find it helps with grip getting goin doesn't ever struggle with the power of these bikes
@dynamotightstar34725 ай бұрын
You boys did well not to get any punctures on all that slate. It does look like a right b#stard to be honest so not just a clever name. 😃🤣
@ads_rides5 ай бұрын
It definitely lives up to it's name this one and not one puncture all day it's more rock than slate but sharp all the same though thanks for watching 👍
@dynamotightstar34725 ай бұрын
@@ads_rides no probs mate. It's good to see people out enjoying England and Wales finest.
@joserodriguez23788 күн бұрын
What tyres?
@kloppskalli7 ай бұрын
would be really nice if it had a setting that allows it to rev up to max 5000 rpm when clutch is pulled so one doesnt loose traction immediately :)
@martinfretwell7 ай бұрын
This was a good lane on my exc but id think twice about taking my t7 up there it all stlippy rock . Well done.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Martin 👍 yea definitely a bit more tricky on the big bikes but its all a good challenge and was with a great bunch of lads top day out 👍
@ericdawson34257 ай бұрын
Well done boys
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers eric 👍 thanks for watching
@markcherriman61367 ай бұрын
Thats a very well used Byway where is it ? .
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Wales just outside Machynlleth 👍
@TwoWheeledBooBear7 ай бұрын
Looks like a lot of fun. Solid riding by all! Would love to ride this, but unfortunately I'm on the other side of the globe!
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
It was a great day had by all looking forward to our next outing 👍 thats a shame do you not have any similar over your way?
@TwoWheeledBooBear7 ай бұрын
@@ads_rides oh no, I do. I'd argue even better riding haha, but I'd like to experience trails all over the surface of the planet, and that looks properly entertaining. I'm in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California, so my backyard is effectively a mesh made up of thousands of miles of off pavement goodness to be had 😂
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@TwoWheeledBooBear well that all depends on what type of riding you're into i suppose for me i dont think it could get better than wales hopefully you get to experience it one day mate 👍
@SaschaS-k4h7 ай бұрын
nice vid, looks awesome! just ordered the 2024 model in black. hope you don't mind me asking, what screen do have and how is the airflow on the helmet at higher speeds?
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Arrrr lovely them new colours look awesome 👌 im using the puig sports screen for extra air flow when off roading its perfect for me i can feel the air on my chest right where i want it but no buffeting on the helmet at all im 5'7'' for reference 👍
@paultruesdale76807 ай бұрын
Group rides bring logistical issues but loads of fun nonetheless. Looks like you all had a great time. Used to ride trails like that on trials bikes and motocrossers. Kudos for riding the adventure bikes.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Completely agree group rides on any bikes bring issues but long as everyone has a good time which its hard not to have a great time doing this awesome hobby keeps it interesting on the adventure bikes for me anyway thanks for watching cheers mate 👍
@sestoman7 ай бұрын
How do you like your mirrors? I’ve been thinking about getting something similar for my bike. Great video!
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Awesome for the price been impressed with them the strap isn't the strongest (snap easily if pulled to hard) but work well thanks for watching 👍
@onetireddad7 ай бұрын
Some good riding there, seen many videos of lads on enduros struggling in place you nipped up. Id love a go at this one 🤩 great day out with the mates too.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍 yea ive seen a good few videos of people struggling on this one but was a great laugh giving it a go. I dont think the camera ever does the terrain justice though thanks for watching
@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips7 ай бұрын
Very challenging lane that, well done. There is a very narrow horse track which I think is part of that lane, it's on a steep incline with big boulders. Did you find that or attempt to go up it? I had to hand my hired Honda 250 over to one of the guides as it was beyond my competence!
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Not sure about the horse track 🤔 the only bit not on the film is just a flowing gravel section with lots more puddles maybe you got taken off the route somewhere, cheers and thanks for watching 👍
@christopherweeks34527 ай бұрын
Wales is stunning but that place is ridiculously wet even in a drought ,speedos rather than alpinestars
@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips7 ай бұрын
@@christopherweeks3452 🤣 🚣♂️
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@christopherweeks3452 🤣🤣 that is true can't be afraid of the odd puddle in wales 👍
@bigberthaontour7 ай бұрын
Great riding. As far as I’m aware there is currently a voluntary TRO asking people to do the lane in the opposite direction. Might be worth double checking
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
There is nothing on the grm map and also first ive heard of this. I do always with the grm before heading out but thanks for the heads up 👍
@robocombo7 ай бұрын
Nicely done.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍 thanks for watching 👍
@shanemagee81437 ай бұрын
Fair play on them bikes made it look easy
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Awesome day out and icing on the cake getting up and down this one to finish 👍
@volt86847 ай бұрын
Be nice to have known what bikes you were on. Very entertaining thanks
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍 im riding a aprilia tuareg 660 there was 3 yamaha tenere t7's a yamaha world raid and a honda Africa twin 👍
@jamesstephen76407 ай бұрын
Shit that is some offroad ride serious stuff
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Proper adventure 👌 cheers for watching 👍
@Unfunny_Username_3897 ай бұрын
Impressive
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍 thanks for watching
@johnshropshire33997 ай бұрын
👍👍
@aziniusz7 ай бұрын
Nice one will
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@darrenwindle35926 ай бұрын
Great riding
@ads_rides6 ай бұрын
Thank you mate 👍 thanks for watching
@neilcollinson65407 ай бұрын
That looks a tough lane, have done it years ago, but only on a enduro bike, respect on a adventure bike, thinking of selling my T7 for a tuareg looks a good bike 👍
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thanks neil i was pretty happy to make it up this to be honest i think its more of a mental thing though as people talk about it like its un ridable so it creates a bit of fear that you cant do it but all went ok minus a couple of hiccups. Nice one if i see you before you do the deal your more than welcome to give mine ago and try it on the trails 👍
@neilcollinson65407 ай бұрын
Cheers Adam as you say the more you think about it, the harder it becomes, you've just to go for it👍
@terrystratford12357 ай бұрын
Looks fun! I've done strata florida in my wj jeep and I've always wanted to do this lane, but don't know where it is😢
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@terrystratford1235 send me a pm on my Instagram and ill send you the lane details,do you want to go up or down?
@terrystratford12357 ай бұрын
@ads_rides will try to do this! Technophobe!! I'm off work Sunday and Monday, will try then! I have a mint africa twin, but that lane looks like a bastard!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks fun though! 😁
@THEBERG_917 ай бұрын
You lot made that look hard work 😂
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@THEBERG_916 ай бұрын
@ads_rides fantastic trails round there mate 👌
@ads_rides6 ай бұрын
@samb91a yea some great one's around here hopefully goin back soon 👍 thanks for watching mate
@ogasi17987 ай бұрын
fair effort lad
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@NomadSweden7 ай бұрын
Proper trail that :) Well done!
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers 👍 and thanks for watching
@ivan.exposito7 ай бұрын
love those videos, keep them coming.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thank you mate 👍 appreciate that hopefully 2024 will be a good year on the bikes exploring thabks for watching
@roadbull747 ай бұрын
Good skills, and nice bike
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍 loving the tuareg thanks for watching 👍
@roycampbell25987 ай бұрын
Adventure bike for sale one carefull owner!😎
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
🤣 been maintained regardless of cost just used regularly 👍
@masonsruggedroads7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, good effort chaps 👍👍
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Cheers mate thanks for watching 👍
@wabo17 ай бұрын
Exactly my kind of track. Only it seems very short. Well done anyways. Would love to put my bike on this.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
This was just one lane out of about 90mile route if you get the chance follow the welsh section of the tet 👍 thanks for watching
@brianthomas90987 ай бұрын
Stay of them then
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Stay of what?
@Scarletpimp727 ай бұрын
Great vid, cant wait to get my Tiger xc back on the road.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thank you mate 👍 do you get the tiger on the trails? Cheers for watching
@Scarletpimp727 ай бұрын
@@ads_rides I was fairly new to adv, Ive ridden it around the ABR festival trails on road tyres lol didnt fall or stall once so obvs am a natural haha. Had plans to ride some trail on my 5 week tour of spain but a storm in Espinama and then headstock bearings needing fixing in the semi desert kept me on roads. Last August bank holiday I had a tidy sized crash on her. so she is laid up in garage right now but planning a youtube restore/rebuild soon. I am pondering whether to just get her as was, or to get some sort of rally styling done to her similar to what Thom Woodrow did to his xc on the Adventure bike TV. Main issue is the brackets for clocks and headlights are bust and need replacing. Pretty pricey for what they are on Fowlers etc, hoping to get some from breakers
@Scarletpimp727 ай бұрын
@@ads_rides The plan was to get on Claerwen etc first and work my way up to harder trails she has Michelin anakee wild on front and Anakee adv on rear
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@Scarletpimp72 best starting in some decent weather if youve not got proper tyre's when its dry its alot more forgiving but yea perfect place to start and get some confidence up 👍
@nathanbanks70917 ай бұрын
Thank you for demonstrating exactly why group rides suck. Too much waiting around, not enough riding.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Fair enough if waiting around and helping mate's out over obstacles isn't for you but for me this was one of the best days out on the bikes. Look at my two previous videos there is definitely more riding than waiting around but thanks for watching 👍
@paralogregt7 ай бұрын
Its the same with many outdoor activities, like hiking in a large group. Some folks are unable to do anything in life unless they are in a group.
@SteveInskip7 ай бұрын
Takes all sorts. I’ve been riding 50 years and have never ridden in a group. Normally ride solo so I have a dual-sport bike that’s easy to pick up and with the right tyres on you very rarely get stuck anyway. Doing that lane on those bikes with those tyres in Winter is a bit like sending your goalie out wearing boxing gloves. It looked like a good workout anyway! 😉😉👍
@billymagee96507 ай бұрын
This type of riding is always better in a group , much safer and able to help one another . The majority of people enjoy riding with friends , ur obviously some on with zero personality or friends and ride alone for this reason. Its not a choice
@bigberthaontour7 ай бұрын
As long as there’s banter while hanging around no harm in a few stops! Plus this on your own on an adventure bike gives plenty of opportunity to get stuck!
@enriqueburgos36597 ай бұрын
awesome road and video 🤟💪... just one question, where did you get these small mirrors?
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👍 the mirrors are just cheap cycle mirrors off amazon 👍 thanks for watching
@oldfartuk7 ай бұрын
that's only problem with big heavy bikes off road .. they not fun when you get stuck or drop them
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
I dont see the problem its all part of off roading if it wasn't fun i wouldn't be doing it 👍 thanks for watching
@oldfartuk7 ай бұрын
@@ads_ridesfair enough buddy ..perhaps im just getting old lol
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
@oldfartuk5647 everyone to their own init mate i know this looks like hell to alot of people but its just an awesome adventure to me 👍
@terryowen74497 ай бұрын
How to spoil the tranquility for every one else. Stay on the roads.
@ads_rides7 ай бұрын
I definitely will stay on the roads this is one of them thanks for watching 👍
@Bodhi5042 ай бұрын
It's an unsurfaced road, perfectly legal and not exactly causing much of an issue for the "many" people around 🤷🏼