Motorcycle Tour of Wales Episode 5 The Snowdonia Discovery Route Pt 1 Fat Lad on a Bike

[@johncole3973]

Love the videos Steve ,even the wife watches them too, I am 76 and hung my boots up two years ago ,old age caught up with me .but i soon forget the age bit once you start off on your travels .My advice is keep going as long as you can .I am car bound now but its no substitute for a bike and the open road ,as you say stay safe .and as regards the "Happy People" you certainly make this person happy .thanks for ride !!! its the closest i shall ever get again but i shall never forget just how good it feels .all the best .regards john.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Wow John the fact you rode while you were in your early seventies is fantastic and I really hope I can do the same. Well done you and I am so pleased you enjoy the films and the scenery we ride through. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice comment my friend and I hope I can continue to take you along on many more rides, Stay safe John and Mrs John :-)

[@Stifford123]

When you saw that little train going above you, just before that on right is a little station you can pull into . It's the most amazing place to sit and have a coffee from the little cafe. So peaceful. Best stop spot in Wales imo

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Love getting little snippets like this and always make notes of them in the event of a return so cheers for that Jason and Ride safe my friend.

[@davidrose1847]

Love Watching these Motorbike rides, since mine was Stolen and age 59 probably 250,000 Cycling has knackered my legs LLM

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks David pleased you enjoy them my friend.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Watched for a 2nd time. Just as good as first time around. No doubt will watch it again some time. Might even ride it for myself one day! Many thanks Steve.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Happy days Alex this was one of my all time favourite rides without doubt. Hope you do it one day.

[@peterhague5358]

Well Steve would not have missed that ride for all the tea in China some great scenery again looking forward to seeing the one mate keep em coming mate the fev rider

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Next episode it gets even better in my opinion Peter/Fev.

[@sgraham15]

Mach loop is week days 14.00 weather permitted we watched few times from the hotel on the lake brilliant. Great tour too thanks

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks mate would have loved to have seen those aircraft flying overhead, good excuse to return eh lol.

[@M4BoarBiker]

Nice to see you enjoying Wales Steve.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

We really did , amazing roads.

[@billy653]

Can't wait for the next bit

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Next one's better roads in my view Billy.

[@mikeking-sy3pv]

Great so far, stunning....

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Mike 👍

[@MonkeyMagic-]

Thanks for the ride Steve. Absolutely stunning!!! 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased you liked fella 2 more Episodes to come.

[@eforeman7499]

Only problem Steve is this is my biking back yard now you have gone and told everyone!!!!!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Sorry fella ha ha you are so lucky to be surrounded by such beauty.

[@robertirving5293]

Hi Steve yes been in the lay bye for Jet's coming over Mack Loop it's bloody good see them go over they come over are house 3 week's go at 9.00 at night they were low any way love the video as always thank you .

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Jets are amazing have seen them before 👍 looks like your doing a bit of binge watching cheers.

[@gordonmcallister9354]

The Boys missed out here Steve !! Sometimes just nice to get out on your own Appreciate you taking us along on this journey

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

The boys did miss out on this one Gordon turned out to be the best route of the tour my friend.

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

You found an absolutely fantastic road there with great views. Looking forward to the next video..👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

It gets even better next one my friend.

[@alexmorgan3435]

A++++. You lucked out on this route.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Alex

[@MerciaMoto]

Awesome Steve, can't wait for part 2...

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Part 2 is even better David IMO

[@markrobinson2387]

Great video Steve that’s what motorcycling is all about no rush enjoy the ride you and your pals from over the water from me (East Yorkshire) are a fantastic to watch same sense of humour as me Muzz is classic keep up the good work Steve

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks a lot Mark appreciate that fella.

[@peterstandley8860]

Great Video Steve. Can’t wait for next episode.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Peter pleased your enjoying them my friend.

[@AyAyRon.]

Won't be able to tour this year so I'm re-watching your Wales tour. I managed to go there last June for 5 nights and toured most of Wales including this snowdonia discovery route after seeing you do it. That trip was a 320 mile round trip from my lodgings a few miles south of Rhayader, and was the best 11 hours of my life...except for the stabbing ear pain from my foam plugs 😅. I recommend the lake district too if you haven't been there yet! Hello from Grimsby.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Sorry to hear no tour this year my friend but we'll Happy you managed snowdonia discovery, its one of the best days riding I've had to Ron. Ride safe mate

[@jimbalshaw7347]

Great video Snowdonia is a great biking area with great scenery and great roads thanks for the ride

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Jim pleased you enjoyed it my friend.

[@squashed_helmet_face7317]

As usual another great video Steve.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Richard pleased you enjoyed it.

[@mikethebikemt07tracer]

Hi Steve. Loving this ride so will have to try it when next in Wales. Just got back from there on Monday and did your Elan Valley ride on Saturday. I have been to Snowdonia before but you always seam to seek out the better roads. Keep safe mate, Mike.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Mike pleased you've done the Elan Valley one and this one was the best route while in Wales (Eps 2 and 3 to follow) Ride Safe my friend.

[@keithwilliams4262]

Fantastic vid of my play ground. Aberdovey has to my favourite place in wales. Keep up the good work

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Aberdovey was simply stunning Keith like I say in the video could be a postcard.

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Absolutely fantastic Steve I rode them roads in July on the way back from the nc500 you brought it all back thanks mate take care 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Kojak was some amazing roads on this one mate

[@GOBBYBOY333]

Usual great video Steve, I know you don't get the banter when the guys are not with you, but somehow for me the lone rider vids always have an edge. Keep up the good work. ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Big Dave appreciate the comment fella, pleased you enjoyed it.

[@joesphbest3120]

Your not alone you got me along for the trip, which makes my day alot better. Thank you for taking me along and taking the video's.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

I always have you with me Joesph thanks as usual my friend. Stay safe.

[@heating4343]

Cracking episode pal All the best 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Gordon

[@PeakMotoHiker]

Great video Steve, I know quite a few of the roads well, looking forward to the Ogwen Valley footage 👍😎

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thats next episode my friend STUNNING

[@sanclewphotographic]

What a great ride, wonderful countryside, I bet its quite nice riding on your own for a change, you have only yourself to please, looking forward to the next instalment, ride safely, Regards.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Colin it was nice and ended up been the best route of the tour.

[@elephantsmemory3142]

Thank you for the upload pal You copped for a nice day

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Was a beautiful day and a top route fella.

[@jb1876]

Couldn't stop laughing at the start 🤣

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Messed up on take one lol, thanks for watching JB

[@mouchelebouche]

Hiya Steve... thanks for wetting my appetite for my Snowdonia / Anglesey trip in Sep... ridden a lot of Wales this year... and still so much more of it to discover. Safe Riding 😉 Vade ad Explorandum 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

It just keeps getting better this one my friend.

[@johnwood7306]

Great ride out Steve,the boys really missed out on some fantastic roads and scenery. 👍🏍🏁

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

They certainly did John best route of the tour by far, gets even better in the next episode my friend.

[@TheBazza2556]

great video and route mate, loved the intro Take 1, made me giggle. Regards Bazza

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Bazza this one just gets better.

[@Dave-Lefever]

Really great ride

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers fella

[@rambler756]

Really stunning Steve, as always!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Jim pleased you enjoyed fella.

[@Baza765]

Cracking vid mate,glad you got the bike sorted,i dont mind riding alone, at least you've only got to answer to yourself lol ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Your so right solo ain't so bad Mr B was a bit hairy when I thought I had no oil though lol.

[@adelebeattie8021]

Looking forward to part 2. The lads certainly missed out on a stunning tour. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

This route just got better and better Adele as you'll see in the next 2 episodes. Thanks for watching lady.

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Good trip Steve 👍 on the subject of oil my first boxer engine needed topped up from time to time, first time it happened like you the light came on when I was out on a run. Never came across this before up to that time had Japanese bikes and never had a problem. Looked up on various forums to see it is quite normal for some not all of the air cooled boxers, seeming disappearing at 30k plus miles.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Was strange fella as had never happened before in 4 yrs to suddenly show nothing in the level window. A bit scary at first but only needed half a litre to sort it thank goodness, cheers for watching my friend.

[@dalewintle9969]

Great video Steve , glad you decided to follow through with out the rest of the guys, its looks an epic route thanks for sharing looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Mate this route got better and better as you will see in the next 2 episodes, thanks for watching Dale

[@gazoutabout]

Fantastic matey, must admit Im a fan of solo rides 😎👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

I don't mind with or without a crew either Gaz, thanks for watching fella.

[@johnimmins7302]

Another wonderful ride for us to follow. The scenery is stunning but what has happened to the boys.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

They thought it was a bit long to be doing before the return to home journey the next day fella.

[@paullangridgewiltshireride9691]

Brilliant ride Steve

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Was a top route Paul really enjoyed this one my friend.

[@norriemasson4080]

Their loss Steve, that was a beezer of a ride look’n forward to part 2 Stay safe my friend

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Even better to come Norrie stay tuned my friend.

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

Some beautiful roads there Steve I’m sure you had a very enjoyable day buddy. Sad to here the other guy did not fancy going but there loss and your gain buddy so happy days. Looking forward to the next one thanks Steve

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers fella this route just got better and better as you'll see in the next 2 episodes.

[@alanmcquaker9919]

Hurry up with part 2, some great roads .

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Even better roads in Ep 2 Alan.

[@scaff3450]

Looks like the rest of the lads missed a great ride Steve light weights 😂😂 enjoyed video thanks for sharing 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

They certainly did fella this was the best route I did while there as you will see in the next 2 parts. Ride safe mate.

[@scaff3450]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt looking forward to seeing them Steve going to give the route a try ourselves in next week or so 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Obviously had a look at the website link mate, it just has everything for a great days riding trust me. Ride safe fella.

[@scaff3450]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt certainly did Steve 👍

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Steve, awesome soundtrack, looks like this route is going to bring more amazing videos! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

This route just gets better the further I went Nelio, thanks for watching.

[@darrenmcallister1307]

Fantastic video Steve, what a great day's riding!! Stunning scenery and awesome roads!! I don't suppose you made a gpx file of this route, Abr one does not seem to work for me!! Cheers

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Darren I broke this day into 3 parts and if you look in the description of Part 3 there is a link to download my full GPX file of the whole route. There's also a link to download Garmin Basecamp if you don't already have it to open it with and edit as you wish. Ride safe my friend.

[@darrenmcallister1307]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt Steve thats great thank you. Keep your great videos coming mate!! Stay safe...😉😉

[@Banditmanuk]

Looks like a fantastic route, I wonder if any of the lads are thinking "I should have gone" after watching the footage? Was the warning light just a low oil warning or oil pressure warning? Normally its low oil pressure that's a big worry. A mate has a 1200GS and from new it had an appetite for engine oil, so much so he kept half a litre in a bottle strapped to the frame. BMW said it was within usage tolerance (it did get better after run in) Anyway great to see the sights and roads of Wales when it's not raining. Thanks for making the vid.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Can't remember which oil light came on Richard but as you do I stopped asap and was a worried fella when nothing showed in the indicator window at all. Sorted in the end so happy days and yes the lads are now saying we should have rode that with you. Episode 6 next brings even better roads and scenery IMO. ride safe you two.

[@dafyddowen7907]

Familiar roads for me Steve, by going on the A and B roads you are covering some ground, but these days I enjoy the narrower unclassified roads, and like to string together 200 or more miles without encountering a single built up area speed limit, but if you do not like switch backs, it may not be your kind of ride. Glad you enjoyed our main roads here in North Wales.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

This route was amazing Dafydd I to like the small ones also having done the NC500 in Scotland. Have to say though Wales blew me away and exceeded all my expectations, you live in a beautiful country my friend.

[@GJCPlumbing]

Great Video, Sorry you did it alone, next time take Dec

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha Dec would have loved this route fella.

[@allangosling6134]

To help you with your photography: to stop the glare on the water add a polarizer filter and ND filters to change the light when needed (too bright). I have been doing outdoor photography for nearly 30 years.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Allan appreciate the tips fella.

[@itsthebandit2977]

Passed you on Monday Steve you were riding into Brigg about 4.30. Love your vids mate👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Very observant fella it certainly was me was just on route for a chippy tea at Cleggy my friend. Ride safe mate.

[@itsthebandit2977]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt you to mate 😊

[@marktyme0379]

Fantastic episode my mate, Apart from the mishap with the oil, as good as, if not better than Henry Coles travel vlogs, cant wait for part 2, as always stay safe buddy.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Wow high praise indeed thanks Mark, part 2 are even better roads and scenery, ride safe mate.

[@martincornish3179]

Thought the engine sounded a bit rough

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha thanks Martin

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Great roads once again. Isn’t any oil better than no oil?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

That would have been my last resort yeah mate.

[@heating4343]

Just completed the South tour with fellow motourevers we are on the 4th episode so far .

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Happy days Gordon have watched those fella.

[@russellsprout2223]

Another corker - great work Steve. Btw, is that the Drift Ghost 4K you're still using? Atb. 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Hi Russell its the Drift Ghost S my friend never got on with the 4K version.

[@russellsprout2223]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt Ouch! Too rich for me, fella. Thanks for taking the time.

[@mikepaul678]

Hi, we’re you on a9 southbound near dalwhinnie today mate?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Been home a few weeks now Mike and we are from Lincolnshire so no it wasn't me my friend.

[@mikepaul678]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt ahh ok, someone with a jacket like yours passed me today, it’s quite distinctive, all the best

[@neilb4297]

Great route Steve, the other boys missed out eh?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

They certainly did as this turned out to be the best route I rode on this tour.

[@Jer0867]

2:30 226 miles, and your mates felt it was too long?? They sound like a bunch of lightweights, to be honest! 🤣🤣

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

To right 😂 they did miss the best days riding of this tour to be honest 😎🏍

[@JohnBurnet1]

Great video Steve, I'm really liking your music choices this episode, have you found a new source. Any looks like you've got the best roads of the trip this ride.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

It gets even better than these roads John in the next ep and no still using KZbin's audio library.

[@goldwing7505]

Hey Steve, that camera is amazing. What is it mate?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

I use an old Drift Ghost S don't think they make them anymore my friend.

[@checker3694]

For what it's worth, Bmw r1200rt of your vintage don't use traditional motorcycle oil, they use car oil 10w40 , as you don't have wet clutch .

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers fella thanks for that.

[@ronaldthomas9396]

Any oil is better than no oil! Auto oil would not hurt a bike with a dry clutch like your's! It's the anti friction additives that hurts wet clutches!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Your right Ronald was a bit of a scare but wasn't going to let it spoil my route, thanks for watching my friend.

[@vancemarin8022]

👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Vance my overseas friend.

[@GBPaddling]

Machynlleth - 'Ma-cun-cleth'......'Duvvy' Estuary, Aber- duvvy. Letter Y is pronounced 'Uh' but not always, double L is pronounced 'Clu'. Don't knock me I haven't learned English yet.

[@GBPaddling]

Dolgellau is pronounced 'Dol-geth-lie.'

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thank you always willing to learn and appreciate you taking the time to teach me.

[@karlmorgan-jones537]

What's with the earrings? You must be over 60?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Still in my 50's fella