Motorbike Adventure through Wales, Day 3

[@timwade8766]

Watched the first episode then straight into ep 2 and 3. Love it

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Tim

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Hey Joe, Welcome to Wales (croeso i gymru) and it's beautiful scenic hills and valleys, you and thousands of other people are unaware that The Brecon Beacons have been renamed "Bannau Brycheiniog" don't worry I've not heard one person pronounce or even mention it,... Just watched your first 3 MotoVlogs, Well Done, I live on the mid Wales border, you would of past my house in episode 3, pity you didn't spend more time riding around this green vastness as there are so many beautiful spots to ride in, you actually rode past quite a few places of interest, not to worry, hope you return for episode 4, 5 and 6 sometime in the near future, Good Luck with your next Adventure, OAP Wales.

[@freedom-machines]

Hi I’d love to chat with you to go through some areas to visit. I feel I missed a lot of love to go back through.

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Where do we start? Your best bet is to pick up a Croeso Welcome Guide either the next time you enter Wales from most of the cafe establishments or Tourist information Centre, There are just to many beautiful places to mention, Oh and just remember that some of the places are seasonal and close for 6 months of the year, for instance: The Two Hoots Cafe and Steam Train - Dan-yr-ogof Caves - Chimpanzee Sanctuary and so on,... Besides that your footage is very good, I haven't reached that stage but I have started posting Shorts from my phone, great fun and good medication for a retired OAP with health issues, just realised that I haven't subscribed, I'm in....PS If there is anything I can help you with on any trips around Wales please let me know, Safe Travels.... Added Edit: Sorry forgot to explain that I have only mentioned the above as they are just a few places of interest that you rode past, like any motorcyclist mecas around the world if you don't know the area you will just pass through its hidden wonders.

[@tonyb622]

Excellent work! Your channel is a real find. Love the narration style, chilled and laid back, keep it up.

[@freedom-machines]

Thank you very much!

[@Geoff5565]

Hi there just found your channel and absolutely love it . Love the content really really good l have just decided to jump back on a motorcycle again with my son. Love the KTM fantastic machine you should try a ride down to Shropshire not a great distance from your location. Give Ludlow a visit great riding country side Shrewsbury bridgnorth Hereford all fantastic rides. Any way keep up the good work fantastic channel look forward for more videos soon. Regards Geoff and Sam.

[@freedom-machines]

Awesome! Thank you! Comments like this make it absolutely worthwhile. Thanks Geoff and Sam 🙌

[@chrisowens3781]

Fantastic vid pal keep it up

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks 👍

[@AungusMacgyver]

Greetings from New England! Enjoyed watching your trip through Wales. Looking forward to your next adventure. Cheers!

[@freedom-machines]

Awesome, thank you!

[@whitetonguemotorcycling]

Great videos , great photography and great bike. I look forward to your next adventures. atb.

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks 👍

[@alanalan3290]

I watch many KZbin videos of people on their motorcycle travels and have just found your channel and just watched all three videos you have posted. Really enjoyed them as down to earth and not full of drone footage which appears to be all the rage at the moment. I just done 227 miles today around a very wet and flooded North Wales with an advanced riding group I ride with and don't change a thing you do and keep it nice and simple and I'm sure you will soon be attracting far more subscribers 👍

[@freedom-machines]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. I will just be me and that’s all 🙌

[@leicestershireadventurerid3165]

Watched all your videos and great content . Keep up the good work

[@freedom-machines]

Glad you like them!

[@deanhaycox]

Wicked channel.. welcome to my country:) doesn’t always rain :)

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks! 😃

[@Geoff5565]

I've just watched this video andi see you just visited Shropshire well done we live in Shropshire. Im glad you enjoyed the visit. Regards Geoff and Sam.

[@freedom-machines]

Lovely spot, I’ll definitely be back

[@iannolan3884]

I’ve just found your Channel and I I’ll spend the next few days sat catching up, great commentary and and camera work, looking forward to seeing more content

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Ian, much appreciated. 🙌

[@tonywedd5589]

Hi Joe, Great vid, thank you. Vids 1 and 2 N.Wales is my stomping ground. On your way to Anglesey you went down the A55, horror show for a biker. You can get there only loosing 40 mins on some amazing roads. You said it’s great to set off without fixed plans which can be a blast, I agree, but on the flip side a few “best roads” vids are invaluable and stop you missing out. I’m no massive touring expert but I’ve done a bit and for a bike,Google maps is not good. Well worth £70 buying one of the motorcycle apps, best bike purchase I’ve made. It sounds expensive but compared to a dedicated GPS it’s cheap and will give you lifetime membership. Updates tonnes of useful features ect. Really don’t mean to be patronising, just friendly advice. Think you’re doing brilliant making the vids for us. I’d happily meet up in N.Wales in the spring, show you some great roads. No problem. Cheers T

[@paulsilverthorne7831]

Fair play really enjoyed that mini series. Looking forward to the next Joe 👏👏

[@freedom-machines]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Paul

[@handlebarsandholidays]

Great job Joe, just watched all three vids and subscribed of course. A word to the wise, GoPro’s are nothing but trouble, sound problems and broken brackets are just the beginning believe me. I’d suggest you sell what you have (they’ll fetch good money) and move over to DJI Osmo Action 3’s or 4’s, THEY JUST WORK ! You’ll torture yourself with the GoPro’s and end up leaving them behind at some point I guarantee you. Keep up the great work.

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks mate, appreciate the tips, definitely worth considering before investing anymore money. You’re not wrong 👍🏻

[@suerichards264]

I was hooked after day 1 of your trip. Easy to watch and informative. I Keep going north, I am going to have to go West now, I look forward to your future adventures, thanks for sharing them.

[@freedom-machines]

Awesome! Thank you! So pleased

[@samgregory107]

Entertaining 👍 keep it up, you’ll soon be at 1000 subscribers I’m sure! Next Teapotone?

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@katiejo5874]

I love this! 🤍

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks 😊

[@keithbrandon8540]

Love Wales. Would be good for you to return and venture more the wonderfull land. Well done though on your first attempt of the utube malarkey. Look forward to more biking adventures from you. Wish you well. 👍

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Keith, appreciate all the comments.

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

Sennybridge garage cafe one of my faves , you missed out snowdonia and the amazing roads and views, you could of gone to machynlleth then over to Llandovery llyn brianne resivours to Llandovery on overvdevils staircase to the cafe in Sennybridge then brecon to Abergavenny to the baffle haus for a exspensive coffee then on to Hereford etc, never mind you can do it all again lol , great vid keep them coming 👍

[@freedom-machines]

Definitely going back, I’ll list all the places you have mentioned. Great feedback, thanks again

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

@@freedom-machines I can meet up.with you and take you out for the day showing you the views , riding the coast roads is very nice through all the seaside towns etc, there's so much to ride in wales , we done a trip a few weeks ago all around the coast up to barmouth then back via snowdonia through mid Wales, there a 1000 me loop that goes around the coast to angelsey around angelsey to barmouth across to Wrexham then cut across down through snowdonia back to Abergavenny or across to Wrexham then follow the roads done the Welsh border then follow the seven estuary into England

[@freedom-machines]

I’d love that 👍🏻, can you give me a follow on IG and DM me. We could get something organised?

[@Rust_valley_adventures]

​​@freedom-machines Nice to see you today when i was on my ducati Desert x . In Scots land .

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Joe, good vids. looking forward to seeing more from you in the future

[@freedom-machines]

Thank you, more to come soon

[@stevenhoward8792]

Joe my advice would be if you love the bike and its a keeper then I would definitely go for the rally pack and all 3 unlocks/updates it will pay for its self in time ,unfortunately joe I think you have chosen a unreliable brand, I know several people that I ride with and they have had some quite serious electrical issues but hopefully you will be ok, like you said in your video its not the most reliable brand if you are doing some serious adventure riding in the backwoods, anyway joe enjoying your content and channel. Good luck and keep the videos coming.

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Steven, I just time will tell! What brand or bike would you recommend as a war horse?

[@kims2r]

I’ve been ripping this exact bike for a year now, rain, mud, big miles… zero issues. Before that I’ve put 50.000km’s on a Ducati monster, same thing. People have one or two mates with an electrical issue and suddenly the brand (which produces millions of bikes each year) is unreliable… disregard all the hear say and find out for yourself I say…

[@freedom-machines]

The malthouse accommodation link: www.booking.com/Share-hBcGXI9

[@markpeel]

Nice one Joe, i live in Manchester and Wales is great day out for us. You should give the Old stores motorcycle cafe in Mold ago for breakfast, its about 50 mile away with some cracking roads and the cafe itself would make some good video content. Keep up the good work mate

[@freedom-machines]

Great idea! Looking for some good ideas around Manchester this week! Thanks mark

[@gazoutabout]

Another Great video, the tyres fitted on new bikes are always of less quality even though they have fantastic tyre brands and names on. I use michelin anakee adventure these days, great on road and ok on a bit of gravel, grass and stuff. Ride safe Gaz

[@freedom-machines]

Good stuff I’ve just fitted these yesterday, out of interest was it the adventure or wild tyres?

[@gazoutabout]

@@freedom-machines The adventure version for me, being an old chap I didn't want the road noise from the wild, and about the only time I'm off road for a long time these days is at the ABR (Adventure Bike riders Festival), ride safe Joe, Gaz

[@thomasskinner240]

Nice series joe keep it up.

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks, will do!

[@markderooy8196]

Hi Joe, great videos! It’s definitely a great country you have. I’m in Australia we have a huge country the see. I would love to see your country and travel through Europe. For now I have plenty of great riding. Any way keep up the great work and stay safe out there!

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Mark, I’m planning a Europe road trip in spring I can’t wait! I lived in Australia for 3 years I miss it dearly!

[@markderooy8196]

Yeah Europe would be great. How long would that trip take?

[@freedom-machines]

Couple of weeks I think 👍🏻

[@johna6968]

Really good three part series. Great quality content and editing. Very well done. Subscribed and looking forward hopefully to future videos.

[@freedom-machines]

Much appreciated! Thanks for the sub

[@MrBiggles]

Love wales I was there on a bike trip earlier this year too, it has a lot to offer. New subscriber, I liked the vids you have a great attitude and positive outlook, stay that way and good luck happy riding 👍🏻

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks for the sub! I have some exciting content coming up very soon!

[@Tuppi1290]

Well done mate would love to be doing the same with my son, just not at the same level of confidence as you yet. Keep up the good work and enjoy

[@freedom-machines]

Hopefully not too far away 👍🏻

[@iam_mono1892]

Excellent film buddy, I really enjoyed the series. I’m off to Germany next week for a full six day solo tour and this has made more excited 😆. Where did you purchase your topbox?

[@freedom-machines]

Sounds awesome I’m jealous! The top box link is in the comments. I highly recommend

[@jazze60]

Great vid! Going to follow your channel with great interest. If any of your tours end up i the middle of Sweden give me a call and i will show you some great roads

[@freedom-machines]

I am planning a trip like this in spring! That would be great

[@jazze60]

I,m planing for a North cape trip late spring or early summer. Could be fun to combine@@freedom-machines

[@theadventurehoggs]

Great Vid....what video editor do you use

[@freedom-machines]

Premium pro 👍🏻

[@theadventurehoggs]

Thanks

[@Kevg777]

What topbox are you using mate?

[@freedom-machines]

I’ve just had an accident this week where it’s come off. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone mate.

[@Kevg777]

Ah fair enough, hope you’re ok 👍

[@mikehill6789]

Accomadation links please Joe !

[@freedom-machines]

Thanks Mike, I’ve posted the link the comments

[@mikehill6789]

Thanks, saves a lot of searching for biker friendly places 🙂@@freedom-machines

[@mikehill6789]

I'm only in Warrington too so ideas for localish short rides are great, Spain/Portugal for me next year though ;-)@@freedom-machines

[@freedom-machines]

Drop me a DM on IG if you fancy catching a ride sometime