Motorcycle Tour of The "Wales 360" - Episode 2

[@zebbedy8542]

Watched your NC 500 videos. Watched your 2 wales videos Great footage. Editing. People. Live the dream. Thank you. Enjoyed immensely. 👍.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed them and we appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@stanbembridge1751]

Do you serve coffee?.. answer..YES...YIPEE!!!.. Yes,but only for the residents🤣🤣... another absolute fabulous feature film guys.. once again great commentary, great clarity, great background music, great sense of humour, even when the weather was not it's best, Can't beat realism, as motorcyclist,we all have to brave bad weather from time to time, this is reality, You cover some great places, and great touring, You both are such a great inspiration, please keep up the good work this is just great watching 💚👍🏽🙏🏽😁😁

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Stan! We really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

[@erwinballings9155]

Beautiful, thanks 😃❤

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Erwin! 😀👍

[@jvl4832]

Just thoroughly enjoyed this video on so many levels; wel-documented, beautifully filmed, informative content, and a great soundtrack . In addition, the social aspect. After a long hard day on the the bike, time for a good meal and libation( Beer time!). I had to laugh , as my wife did about me,about the senior citizen rebate. In Scotland , 60+ also gets you in cheaper! Thank you for all the hard work that goes behind this video..

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 we really appreciate your comments! They do take a long time to put together so it’s nice to know the hard work is worth it! 😀 we like to get a balance between the riding and time off the bikes to explore and enjoy the places we stay - even better if I can get an OAP discount! 😂 thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Love that little toll bridge...glad you rode over it n paid it the toll and respect its due.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks! We couldn’t miss it - always worth paying the toll! 😀👍

[@billjennings2705]

Wow, this may be my favorite one, so far. The countryside/seaside are so beautiful. Even on a cloudy day. Puts a smile on my face when I see you two have a new video. Peace and Blessing. Roberta

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks so much Roberta 🙏 ! You’re absolutely right - even with cloudy weather you can still appreciate the beautiful scenery! 😀

[@Terry-S-7]

I've been looking forward to this, coffee time !

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks 🙏! The weather was interesting this time! 😀👍🌧

[@Terry-S-7]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries The quality of film making gets better with each new video, and will continue with more experience and as your confidence grows. On a personal note, I'd prefer more chat and commentary than music but I cant have everything. lol Also, maybe another category to your hotel reviews, value for money ??? Another top episode, well done guys.

[@theflyingfossil2146]

It's nice to see you both enjoying yourselves no matter the weather. Ps, the videoing is brill as always. Your can't beat a good coffee. Lol. 🍵 😊

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 as ever, we really appreciate your comments! A good coffee is always a must! 😀👍☕️

[@charlois4825]

Thank you for your grat Vids. It is always a big pleasure... Looking forward to the next Storys. Thank you!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Charlois 🙏! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@KidCurry666]

Great vid, love Wales. Have to say your channel is up there with best of the motorcycle vloggers, very entertaining 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Steve! We really appreciate your support for our channel! 😀👍

[@mikevittles8489]

Thank you very much we’ve watched your video of the 360 fairly enjoyed it. Hoping to do it next year. Many thanks, MIKE and Tracey

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Mike and Tracey 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate you taking the time to comment! 😀👍

[@dazzlejazzable]

Absolutely stunning video! Was lovely to see you on Anglesey. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 hope you enjoy the rest! 😀👍

[@deusdaveandthezepster785]

Thank you for this video , As a kid i holidayed in Porthmadoc which is near Portmeirion

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Dave! I know Portmadoc - I used to go climbing in Tremadoc which is very near - there are so many great places in Wales! 👍😀

[@davidspears1452]

Thoroughly enjoyable 😊

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much David! 😀👍

[@brendanmajer7623]

Giving this a 👍 even before I've watched it because I know it'll be fantastic as usual 👍👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Brendan 🙏 hope you enjoy it! 🤞😀👍

[@BunyipToldMe]

I'm 6' 1" and was at Portmeirion a week before your visit. The weather was gloriously hot and sunny. Our bike is a brand new Honda Goldwing

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

You certainly had much better weather than we did 😀! Brilliant bike by the way! Thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@M4BoarBiker]

Another fine video, a lot of work to put this together but great results. I think we as motorcyclist have to just embrace the weather in the uk. Cheers guys.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 ! You’re absolutely right about the weather 🌧🌞 in the UK we’ve just got to go with the flow! 👍😀

[@JohnG11000]

Thank you for another quality entertaining video,looking forward to the next installment.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much John! Glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

[@timcummings6075]

Another great video, look forward to these like a favorite TV show! Ride safe guys.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Tim🙏! Glad you enjoyed it - we always appreciate it! 😀👍

[@Sandra-kc8zh]

Thank you both again for the beautiful video with many great impressions from Wales and a cool soundtrack. I can hardly wait to go on tour again with my motorcycle and good friends. As long as this is not possible because of Corona, I appreciate the nice opportunity to ride with you....🍻🥳👍🤗😊

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Sandra! Really glad you enjoyed it 👍 hopefully you’ll get out touring soon! Thanks for watching our adventures! 👍🙁

[@dalewintle9969]

Great journey again guys , we've visited most of those places too 👌 shame about the weather in Aberdaron it's beautiful when the weather is good , just cracked open the beers and on to episode 3 😁

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Dale! Yes, we thought Aberdaron would be great in the sunshine 🌞 but it didn’t spoil the day! 😀👍

[@stevenf67]

Another great video thanks for sharing, I’m looking at doing similar trip end of August 🤞 👌👌👍 Steven

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Steven! I hope you have great weather when you do it - makes all the difference!😀👍

[@tonywarren8283]

This Wales 360 Episode 2 , is given me and some friends a good idea for a few days away . Thanks

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Tony! Hope you have a great ride whenever you do it! 😀👍

[@robdunn3650]

Another great video… great stuff!!next time in Wales, think you need to bring a flask😂👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂😂😂 thanks Rob!👍😀

[@robdunn3650]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Sue was very brave wearing a bright white top whilst having a curry 😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@@robdunn3650 😂 she’s very careful!

[@jigbaw321]

I’d loved to visit Portmeirion it looks brilliant! Crazy how the weather can turn to such extremes in such a short space of time. Great video 👍🏻

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Dan! Portmeirion is a fascinating place regardless of the weather! 😀👍

[@derekiwanczuk2867]

Brilliant just got a Triumph 800XRT. and looking forward to doing some touring take care great video

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Derek! Hope you have lots of great tours on the XRT! 😀👍

[@davidlee4966]

Another great video, a pity the sun was not shining. When you visit the Llyn peninsula again two places you must see are Llanbedrog and Abersoch, hide beach and a boating haven, if you get the right weather it’s almost sub tropical looking

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks David! We’ve been to Abersoch and it is brilliant by the sea 👍 we know someone who has a place right on the beach ( cost a fortune 😱!) you’re right, with the right weather it’s stunning! 👍😀

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

To be honest I don't see how you could make these videos any better. They are miles better than anything on TV. They are entertaining, relaxing and informative. Thanks for making them and best wishes.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you so much 🙏 really pleased that you enjoy following our little adventures! We really appreciate it! 👍😀

[@davidlee4966]

Quite agree

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you David ! 😀👍

[@bogusmyleene6989]

Two 👍🏻👍🏻 up from Montana. If it would ever rain here, we’d all go out and take a long ride in it. Great to see you out once again. Hoping for more to come.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Myleene! We’re never short of rain over here! 😂🌧

[@davidwoosnam6279]

Good evening enjoying the videos! Although you missed Menai bridge its self and a few lovely coffee shops in Holyhead town centre! Be sure to revisit you wont be disappointed I assure you :)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks David! You’re right about the bridge ☹️ and wish we’d known about the coffee shops! Always good to get local knowledge 👍 thanks for watching! 😀

[@delwilliams9042]

Another great video, well edited Brian. Portmeirion are customer's of mine so I visit frequently. We do like to hide our coffee shops in Wales 🤣

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Del! Maybe you could create a Welsh coffee shop map for us!😂☕️ what exactly do you sell/provide to Portmeirion? 😀

[@delwilliams9042]

I have a company that supplies copiers & network printing and scanning services so I know all the coffee shops 🤣

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@@delwilliams9042 aah! That makes sense! 😀👍☕️☕️

[@zzrrf]

Great Job on the Video Guys. Looked like a great trip. You can't always get good weather, but at least you are out there doing it. Curry in Caernarvon, washed down with some Bargain Booze , good way to wind down. Ride Saf, Cheers Paul

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Paul! It’s always a great trip regardless of the weather 🌞🌧! We’re on two wheels what’s not to love?😀👍

[@cloudmaker]

I've been saving this until I could chill out and enjoy it with a coffee, just because of the thumbnail of Penmaenpool bridge and oh was I ready with a comment when I saw you approaching from the wrong direction, you got me good there with that detour! I crossed it on the bike in 2018, 45 years since my previous crossing. I have yet to go to Anglesey but have ridden some of your route here and at Pistyll I met a few other confused bikers. We were on the Welsh Rally and had to find a telephone box which was opposite the bus shelter at 17-03 but it had been removed two weeks before the event! Another fantastic episode really enjoyed it. All the best to you both.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! We couldn’t pass up the chance of riding the bridge! They’re few and far between 😀 you must do Anglesey if you can but hopefully with better weather 😂🌧! There aren’t many telephone boxes left anymore - no wonder it was confusing! Thanks for watching 😀👍

[@john.robertson9545]

Good to see you guys back on the road , love the videos and brilliant music ,

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks John! Appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@suebt8794]

Do you have in helmet coms to communicate whilst riding? Fabulous as ever...don't forget Burton and Taylor spent one of their honeymoons there..

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Sue! Had no idea Burton and Taylor had a Honeymoon there? We do have helmet communication through our Sena Bluetooth integrated system - brill! 😀😀

[@suebt8794]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Ps love the music it's a bit touching the words..that's how I feel about my better half too....

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😍😍😍

[@martingale7760]

I've been watching your videos of you both touring Wales, love them as I have friends in Tregaron, love spending time exploring Mid to North Wales when I have time. If you ever pass through Wiltshire pop into, National Trust Stonehenge and Wood henge, around Larkhill and Durrington, Devizes Castle, plus The Kennet and Avon canal lock run (21 locks ) best viewed from the pub at the bottom of caenhill Rowde up to Devizes, The Alton Barnes White Horse carved into the hillside, Avebury Stones , Silbury Hill plus Kennet long barrow. On the A4 Google the route first ....keep up the great trips.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Martin! Some great route ideas - we appreciate it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@martingale7760]

Forgot to mention, Salisbury cathedral which holds one of the four signed Magna Carta, Old Sarum Castle on the outskirts of the city, heading to wards Amesbury

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Excellent ! 😀👍

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Guys love your videos. Very informative fantastic scenery and love the Triumph Tiger. same colour as mine. i have the GT Pro

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Paul🙏! I’m loving my Tiger - it’s so easy to ride and I love the colour (always wanted a red bike! 👍😀)

[@paulmorris3022]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Me too. i look forward to watching more good content

[@ON8JP]

Loved it, even with the rain😎

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you🙏! We did too - rain or shine it’s still a lovely place to ride! 😀👍

[@martinbedoya9816]

Hola "mis amigos"... Hace poco he descubierto su canal y no imaginan lo complacido que estoy. Esto se dio porque vivo en Colombia y espero muy pronto estar en España haciendo mototurismo en una fantástica Tiguer 900. Es mi ideal de moto... Tengo muchas cosas por expresarles y aunque podría traducirlo prefiero hacerlo en mi lengua nativa. La manera tan simple pero tan inteligente de hacerme participe en cada viaje alternando las tomas desde cada una de las motos es perfecta. Para mí es casi un documental viajar con ustedes y han logrado despertar un inmenso interés por conocer Escocia y todos esos lugares mágicos que visitan en UK. Me encanta "is time for...". Las reseñas y calificaciones en cuanto a alojamiento, comida, atención, parking, etc., me parecen muy acertadas, estupendas y sin duda han de ser una guía para cuando ya este recorriendo esos caminos. Por ahora gracias! Los animo a continuar con tan interesante proyecto. Larga, prospera y saludable vida motoviajeros...

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

¡Muchas gracias Martin! Me alegro de que estés disfrutando de nuestros videos 😀 Recorrí Colombia en mi viaje panamericano en 2010, ¡qué hermoso país! ¡Gracias por ver! 😀👍

[@timhowarth7720]

Thanks for an amazing video, so many great memories of my family holidays in Aberdaron staying at the Ship hotel, My mate and I plan to do the 360 later in the year. 👍🏻

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Tim! Aberdaron was lovely even in grey, drizzly weather - I bet it’s brilliant on a sunny day 🌞😎!

[@stevehughes1834]

Another great couple of Videos Brian & Sue 👍 Sadly I’ve never got round to visiting Portmeirion (one day soon hopefully) I’m not quite old enough to remember the series but I too became aware of it and Patrick McGoohan through the Iron Maiden track “The Prisoner” Amusingly I’ve just collected my teenage daughter from her friends house just up the lane from you! 🤣 Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Steve! I’m a big fan of The Prisoner (because I’m old enough!) but can’t recall the Iron Maiden track 🤔? Your daughter’s friend’s live near us? Small world 🌎! 👍😀

[@IanTed]

I’m old enough to remember ‘The Prisoner’ too😂, off to Barmouth for a week next year😀🏍.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Ian🙏! Hope you have a great time in Barmouth! 😀👍

[@reg56114]

pity about weather but enjoyed,espeacially video part,and narration .thanks

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Reg! We appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@garymorton2307]

Always enjoyable when you 2 are out! Thanks for sharing!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Gary🙏! As always we appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@neiljones7666]

I'm from Holyhead, and you passed a couple of nice coffee shops and cafe's on your route, lol. also missed a few nice spots. next time maybe. I enjoy your trips though

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Neil! Really wish we’d have known that 🙁 love finding good coffee shops! Hopefully next time with sunnier weather too 🌞☀️thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@ConciergeMed]

Very very enjoyable, thank you both and I look forward to the next one!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much 🙏 glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

[@5coaly]

Great video. I enjoyed the soundtracks too. Shame about the weather but that's Wales !! Sue, I noticed you don't have any panniers, just a top box. You must have got packing light down to a fine art!! 👍 Look forward to episode 3.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏! After a few years we’ve managed to create a packing system that works so well I only need a top box and Bri’s panniers! 😀👍

[@5coaly]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I'm impressed!! 👍I thought I'd cut down and I have panniers and a top box and sometimes still steal space in Hubbys luggage for that extra pair of shoes!! 🙄

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂I’ve taken so many pairs of shoes on holiday in the past that I have never worn that I’m now extra sensible. I generally find a pair of trainers and a pair of appropriate lady shoes for the evenings works ok 😂 My theory is, if I really need something I haven’t bought- I can always splash out and buy it - but it’s never happened 😀👍

[@5coaly]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries yes, it’s amazing what you find you don’t need or wear! I’ve got mine down to two pairs plus my motorcycle boots. If it’s hot, or I know it will be hot, I’ll try and squeeze a pair of light flip flops in! 😉

[@tommyvandor6557]

I did a lap of Angelsey reverse to yours on June 8th and had a fantastic day, going via The Menai Bridge and leaving on The Britannia bridge. travelled thru Caernarfon, Morfa Nefyn to Aberdaron, but after Porthmadoc I went north and over a few roads to a few valleys and went back to my hotel in Llandudno from Betws Y Coed across the valley from the A470

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

It’s a great ride Tommy! Hope you had great weather to go with it! 🌞😀🙁

[@johnmackay3458]

been to port Merion.it started to show it age.we were told it was getting refurbish. also it was known as little Venice.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Yes, it probably needs a lick of paint! 😀

[@49googie]

Another great vlog ,good to see your music is getting better..lol you getting tips from Helen & Fraser (travels on my motorbike). You should look to do a roundtrip to N.I.ROI get the boat from Liverpool to Belfast(new boats) then travel up the coast road in N.I. all the way to Derry/ L Derry then pick up the WAW then come home Dublin/ Holyhead or Rosslare/ Fishguard . Oh and there is plenty of coffee stops on Coast road, let me know if you need help !.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! We keep trying 😂 ! An Ireland tour is definitely on the “to do “ list - one day! 😀👍 ( that route looks good!)

[@carlwhiteloves]

This is so professionally produced! Thank you. I really enjoyed it and might try the Wales 360 on my S1000XR. Very inspiring!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Carl 🙏 we would really recommend the Wales 360! You’ll love it on your S1000XR! 😀👍

[@PeakMotoHiker]

Another cracking installment, shame the weather wasn't to great, never visited Port Merion as they don't allow dogs!! I guess a visit on the bike is on the cards, as for the Prisoner a bit before my time, but Iron Maiden did a great track called the Prisoner on their 1982 Number of Beast Album, the track used the intro speach from the TV show, which really sets up the track, once again thanks for sharing.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Mark! Didn’t know about dogs not being allowed - but worth a bike trip 👍 I’ll check out the Iron Maiden track. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@petervan-huysse5803]

I’m really enjoying this series, keep them coming 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Peter! We appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@richardjeffery1473]

Just watched your video , shame about the weather when you visited . I live on Anglesey and regularly ride around the island and Caernarvonshire . The last week and more have been fabulous . I hope you follow on through Llanberis and through along the A5 ,Denbishire etc

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Richard! You’re fortunate to have a great playground on your doorstep 😀 the weather could have been better but never mind 🤷‍♂️ we did come back via Llanberis Pass - superb! 😀👍🌞

[@richardjeffery1473]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries great ,looking forward to future videos

[@paulbainbridge46]

Great video, Good to see you out and about,

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Paul🙏 glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

[@TheZippy65]

Your videos are filmed and edited beautifully. The research and content is a credit to your efforts and I never noticed the number plates before this vid. Everything you do is so enjoyable, may be on your next visit to wales you could join us in Swansea for a coffee. So looking forward to your next adventure Ride safely . Have thought of doing a post talk video from home on your longer trips like this one

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Anthony 🙏 really glad you enjoy our adventures! We really appreciate your comments. If we’re ever in Swansea we’d love to have a coffee ☕️ 😀 - not sure how interested people would find a post trip video 🤔 attention spans are very short nowadays! 😂😀👍

[@cannismagnus1403]

Another great video. Really enjoyed that. Keep 'em coming!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much! 😀👍

[@volt8684]

That triumph looks so much nicer bike than the bmw. Beautiful colour too

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

I agree absolutely, Michael 😀👍But then, I am a bit biased 😉🐯Thanks for watching. Sue

[@darrylcoomer1539]

excellent

[@robbeale666]

Thanks for another great video, riding on fabulous roads I know so well. I ran the Prisoner Appreciation Society (Six of One) for over 20 years and organised annual conventions in Portmeirion (none for 2 years due to covid). My wife and I were married in a chapel in nearby Borth-y-Gest and had our wedding reception in the Portmeirion hotel in 1996. By the way, Number 6 did escape in the end (or did he?).

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Rob! Wow! The Prisoner Appreciation Society 👍 brilliant 😀 I loved that programme and Portmeirion is a fascinating place - superb wedding location. I’m going to have to find the last episode now and check what happened! 😀👍

[@andrewbooth4341]

Another fantastic video. Had you thought about any conversation on the bike comms or is that something your looking at staying away from. Keep them coming always look forward to your next video 🏍🏍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Andrew🙏! We decided not to do live commentary as most vloggers do - didn’t want to compromise the integrity of the helmets by attaching go pros and wired mikes! Besides which - when we’re riding we just talk rubbish! 😂

[@andrewbooth4341]

Well excellent content already. Love the little history lessons that come with your videos. Thanks for your time and effort. 🏍🏍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 we always like to know things about the places we ride to and through - it makes it more interesting for us! 😀👍

[@andyscooter5753]

watched a few of your video diaries now , an only today noticed the number plates. nice little touch. keep them coming .

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Andy!😀😍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 we will keep working on it! 😀👍

[@lpete531]

He is still there, living off the land in a one man tent ⛺ 😂 awesome vid as always 👍🏽

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! 🙏😀😂

[@xlr8drivingni253]

Another brilliant video, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to getting the bike over to Wales soon. I live in N.I. and have done most of the Wild Atlantic Way on the bike, it's beautiful. Feel free to contact me and I can recommend some accommodation and fantastic biking roads if you're coming over.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it and we think you’ll love it when you get a chance to ride the route 👍 the Wild Atlantic Way is definitely on our “to do” list! 😀😀

[@grahamhiggins1]

Enjoyed as always and looked forward to it. It’s a huge hassle to edit together all this footage, but I hope the feedback helps! Almost right on the pronunciation, as a poor speaker of Welsh it sounds more like My-Vod rather than May-Fod. It’s taken a lifetime’s practice. Then try Trawsfynydd!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Graham! It’s always good to get feedback 👍 I really like to know the correct pronunciation but Welsh always gives me a problem ☹️ I think I’ve got it right but then I haven’t 😂 😀👍

[@robertcameron3008]

Heard you mention the WAW in your video and as your biggest fans on the North Antrim coast we would love you to visit us at Rainbows End …..and assist you in any way on your tour. Best Regards Robert & Sarah.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Robert & Sarah! The WAW is definitely on our list 😀 and we’ll be sure to let you know when we’re in the planning stage - any help and tips would be appreciated 👍 Don’t know when it will be but we’ll do it for sure - thanks for the offer of help 👍😀

[@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729]

Croeso i Cymru! Wouldn’t be Wales without a bit of rain😜

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂 too true! Still a beautiful place to ride! 😀👍

[@johnmackay3458]

like Scotland its a hit or missed as far as rain goes. it rained on both of our trips to wales. vat no cake.lol

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂😂🌧🌧

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Loved every min of your journey a lot of my fav roads , also my favourite bridge anywhere it is most treacherous in the wet tho , keep enjoying your rides together my wife is my best riding buddy well apart from buddy lol il say my fav human riding buddy 😎☝️ is my wife stay safe keep the faith 😎👌🇬🇧🏍⛺️🇬🇧🥰

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! We’re both very lucky then 👍 having our wives as our best riding buddies! 😀👍

[@teej710]

Enjoying the tour, but i think you labelled Porthmadog as Minffordd, as you rode past the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland railway station, in Porthmadog.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Did we? Oops! Thanks Tony! 😀👍

[@leehughes9294]

Hi guys love the video but just a correction on the Bridge you crossed to get over to Anglesey was in fact the Britannia bridge. Menai bridge was on your right. no doubt you crossed it to get back on the mainland of wales. Also you missed many a coffee shop as you drove around the town centre of Holyhead and not through it. Was a shame the weather wasn't the best as South stack lighthouse would have been a must for you guys to visit. Anyway keep up the good work on the video's.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Lee! You’re absolutely right about the bridge 🙁 totally got it wrong 😢 and we didn’t ride through Holyhead and I wish we had! Next time we must do the South Stack lighthouse - thanks for the tip!😀👍

[@RonEagle22]

Hi there i'm Ron from Holland and you have great video.that is a inspiration for this to see this year the Cottswold and part off Wales because you can not see everything . Thanks 😎✌️ if you have some tips...please thank you

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Ron 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it! Happy to give you tips - what specific areas are you interested in? 😀👍

[@RonEagle22]

Hi I'm very glad that you answer my App. I think that you enough experience to drive but is it difficult to drive on the left side....😁 I be about may in England 🇬🇧 and want also camping if the weather is good is that possible. With kindly greetings Ron

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@RonEagle22 We don’t think riding on the left would be a problem as long as you concentrate - (some people put a reminder note on their windshield) - camping in May also depends on the weather 🤷🌧️🌞! You might have to make a decision closer to the time - you can use google to find plenty of campsites! 👍😀

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

Great music choice for this video :)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much 🙏 glad you liked our choices! 😀👍

[@Tojj29]

Ahh, The Prisoner! Remember it well. Good to see it's getting looked after and well used by the look of it. Another great video, thank you. I currently use Shutterstock music that comes with my Powerdirector 365 subscription, but it's not as good as that Epidemic it seems. May have to look at that. Stay safe both of you👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! I used to love the Prisoner and it was great to see Portmeirion 😀 we found the stock music on You Tube a bit limiting but love Epidemic’s choice! 😀👍

[@JohnSmith-ex9gu]

Amazing first video can't wait to watch the rest but it would be great if you could tell us how much you paid for your hotels please 😁

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much John - we’re glad you enjoyed it! All the prices for accommodation is in the video description! 😀👍

[@rickhughes811]

Welcome to my back yard !!!!!!!!!!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Rick! We loved it! 😀👍

[@xl250mon5]

You could of got a cofee and full breakfast at the truck stop just outside Holyhead, then Valley and Cemaes bay.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Terry! Wish we’d have known that! 😀👍

[@simonelomax7465]

The Prisoner is modern allegory. The only way to ‘escape’ being 6 is to become 9. The way to this is to look inside. There are no answers outside of yourself. If you don’t follow, look inside. Once you look inside you’ll be unable to follow anyone other than yourself. Sincerely hope that this helps. Blessings from Lancashire.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Simone 🙏 you are absolutely right! The answers are always on the inside - the trouble is everyone keeps looking for an external answer, an external fix and so they keep looking only to be disappointed ☹️. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍😀

[@simonelomax7465]

Thoroughly enjoy your content - very professionally presented. So nice to see a couple enjoy motorcycling, and each with their own bike. Found ‘Sue’s Story’ particularly enjoyable/interesting. Would equally enjoy hearing/watching ‘Brian’s Story’, re. Motorcycles. Hope you both continue to enjoy riding for many years to come.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Simone! We’re so fortunate to share an equal passion for motorcycling and the fact that Sue wanted to ride her own bike was a real bonus 😀 We hope to continue our two wheeled adventures for as long as possible - might even do “My Story” at some point! 😀👍

[@erikroberts1899]

He got off the Island alright, he's is my spare bedroon! I can't get rid of him ha ha.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂😂 thanks Erik! That’s good to know and thanks for watching! 👍😀

[@erikroberts1899]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I'm 64 now and still riding, my memory of the Prisoner has faded somewhat. Love your videos.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Erik! My memory is also fading 😂 keep on riding! 👍😀

[@davidreed6817]

Excellent! I really enjoyed that, thanks, I was born in '63 but don't remember watching The Prisoner either, although I do know about it. Just a couple of questions please, Bryan, Brian (sorry I don't know which is correct) has your bike been lowered? as your GS looks smaller to me, I'm aware that black is a slimming colour but not to that extend, Sue, have you recently changed your helmet to the Neotech2 Splicer? Lovely colour scheme btw. Look forward to part 3.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much David! Yes black is a slimming colour (😂) but my GSA is the factory low chassis version - my legs are far too short to even sit on a full size GSA! (Brian) We still have the same Neotec 2 helmets (brilliant by the way 👍) so haven’t changed David - I love the colour scheme too! Sue x

[@davidreed6817]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Many thanks for the quick response, I'm a shortie too! all 5'7" in my Daytona's so a full size GS would be a no-no for me too (have you seen the lady on youtube mototrek I think, she's 5'4" and rides a full size GS adventure expertly, how she gets on/off is fantastic) both myself and my wife have Neotech2's after having the original version, I'll never wear anything else now.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

We’re about the same size! I have seen the lady riding the full size GSA - she’s brilliant but I wouldn’t want to difficulty of slow manoeuvring 🙁

[@blueyondermoto]

Got Tiger envy Sue!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Not surprised Alan! I’m loving it! 😍

[@kchodron406]

Bit unfair to Holyhead & Trearddur Bay. You give the impression that there isn't anywhere to stop for coffee which is untrue. Holyhead town centre isn't ideal for parking up near a cafe with it's narrow streets & as first timers you would struggle. But just up the road there's the beautiful South Stack with a cafe in the visitor centre. Breakwater Country Park cafe is a 2min ride from the town centre. Penrhos Country Park on the way to Valley has a lovely little cafe. In Trearddur Bay has the fantastic Sea Shanty restaurant which is just round the corner from the hotel you tried. If you'd turned right & taken the nice route from Trearddur Bay to Valley crossroads instead of back up to join the A55 in Holyhead you'd have seen it.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you - You're absolutely right - I wish we had know that!

[@duncanhine898]

Greetings from Anglesey! Just a small point, but the bridge at kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKcZmCog92Wq5I is the Britannia Bridge and not the Menai Bridge. The Menai Bridge was the worlds first major suspension bridge (according to Wikipedia!).

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Bugger! Thanks for the correction Duncan - can’t believe it 🤬 rookie error 😂 I’ll put the correction in the video description. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

[@alanoverton1121]

Great video can you tell me who sings that last track Rhythm of love plz

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Alan! It’s a great track by a band/singer called Easton! 😀👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Finally found the time to watch. Have to say you both do a great job of stitching all the clips together to tell a story. Like your music, do you mind saying where you source it and is it all copyright free?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Richard! Glad you like it 😀 as fellow vloggers we appreciate your comments 👍 - the music is from epidemic sounds- there’s a link in the video description - it’s a subscription, copyright free site but we think it’s worth it! 😀👍

[@Banditmanuk]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I think you may be right, I currently use the KZbin free music library but there is a huge amount of dross on there. You are definitely working harder than us on your films and getting the credit you deserve 👏

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Cheers Richard! We used to use the You Tube music but it was a bit limited 🙁!

[@philwoods2534]

I'm almost ashamed to be Welsh when places can't get their hospitality together - welcoming??....Debateable!!. Still lovely to see you out and about despite the inclement weather. Seems you had it thrown at you from all sides...... as ever looking forward to the next instalment....ride safe.

[@xl250mon5]

Why ?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Phil! We love riding in Wales , it’s such a beautiful country ! I’m sure the issue you’re referring to was probably more to do with COVID restrictions than anything else! 😀

[@stevehotshotsantini9777]

Hi, been watching your vlogs for a while now and I'm fancying a Triumph Tiger, don't know whether to look for a 800/900, xrx, Low?.. I was wondering if you'd had either of your Tigers lowered?...

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Hi Steve, neither of the tigers were low chassis. The seat on the 900 is narrower than the 800 xrt was so I’m more planted but, having had the 900 for 5 months now, I do really do prefer it. ☺️👍

[@xl250mon5]

Go for the tiger sport 1050 2016 onwards,just bought 2016 model ,love it,so much comfortable than my fireblade👌

[@916strada]

You two are the sort of bikers we's all like to ride with :) Have you thought about doing organised tours? Great video

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much 🙏 we appreciate your comments 👍! We like to ride at our own pace which is usually much slower than most people 😂 my back problems mean lots of stops so we decided a long time ago to stick to riding together without having the responsibility and worry of other riders in a group 😀 there are some brilliant touring companies around and many people love being part of big ride outs we just prefer the two of us going slow and steady! Thanks for watching!😀👍

[@vernonfewtrell5735]

Toll Bridge - Dunham Bridge A57 over the River Trent ?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Vernon! It was actually Penmaenpool Bridge, Dolgellau LL40 1YD! 😀👍

[@vernonfewtrell5735]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Hi Brian sorry you mentioned there were not many toll bridges left now, I just threw in that one for info, realised it is not in Wales. I enjoy your videos very much, still biking at nearly 79, started in 1958, collecting a new small BMW on Monday next. Ride safe, regards to Sue. Vernon

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Aah! Sorry Vernon! Got it 👍 always good to know where others are located 😀 enjoy your new BMW! 😀👍

[@tommyvandor6557]

PS:- you have twins on Porlock, north Devon yesterday

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Really?😀

[@tommyvandor6557]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Would say so, we were dropping down the hill and your lookalikes were riding up it

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂ha, ha! Definitely not us, we were in Cheshire! 😀👍

[@Bazza47]

One young lady and a senior citzen please😂 Wales is a great place to ride and I tend to keep off the main routes, preferring the quieter B roads. Looking through your KZbin channel I see you don't have a contact email address. It might be an idea to set up a specific one just for this site so viewers can contact you direct if they have any questions or suggestions etc that they don't want to post in the public comments. Others like TMF do this which I've used in the past. What do you think?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Adrian for reminding me of two things - 1. My Senior Citizen status 😱 and 2. Good idea about the e mail address 👍 . People can contact us through our Facebook page messenger but not everyone will use Facebook. I’ll look into setting up an e mail address - thanks for the idea!👍😀

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

I'm not a senior like yourself haha, I think I'm about the same age as your trophy wife 🤣.. I'll be 60 in about a month. I'm not sure about this because not watched The Prisoner since the late 60's early 70's but I thought he was being trained/programmed to be the replacement Number 1.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

“Trophy Wife “! 😂 none taken! There are loads of benefits to being a senior! 😀👍

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Looking forward to the bus pass myself but best of all retirement so I can ride my bikes more.. 🤟😎

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Prisoner was repeated on TV probably 1980s. Don’t think there was a conclusive ending

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks for that! I’ll have to find out what happened to him 🤔😀!

[@leeandjancruise]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries You can find the whole series on KZbin, some episodes need a bit of searching.

[@tombartram6842]

...built in 1904 and apparently Boy George was a regular guest here ... Ha ha he's not that old! And by the way the two locals walking past the offy in Caernarfon are saying .. Dwi'm isio fo Na dwi'm isio'r shit ( I don't want it ...no, don't want that shit)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂😂😂 hope they weren’t referring to the curry - it was brilliant! 👍😀

[@exsoldier2012]

hi could you sent me the route please

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Hi Marcin! I don’t have the route written down but if you Google Wales 360 you can see where it goes - I ordered a hard copy map online and then just planned each day using Google maps! 😀👍

[@exsoldier2012]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries thank you really nice trip I am planning to go this year and do all route in one day will be big challenge for me

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Wow! Good luck Marcin hope you enjoy it ! 😀👍

[@exsoldier2012]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries thank you 😊

[@tridentyyz1031]

That bridge in Wales looked familiar, I saw a video of these two old folks on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHXFg59-gdWDrZY

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Ha,ha! 😂 that’s the one! 😀👍

[@Enwau.Cymraeg]

canol haf = midsummer lon gul = narrow lane ffordd fawr = A Road pont bren = wooden bridge tolldy = toll house Coed y Brenin = King Forest mynediad = entrance cymylog = cloudy glaw man = drizzle gwesty = guesthouse niwl trwchys = thick fog awel y mor = seabreeze amser da = good time ar goll = lost Ynys Mon = Anglesea

[@kevinmill7965]

Shame u don't mention price on ur stays

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

You might want to read the notes, Kevin 😉 all the information is in the video description! 😀👍

[@mandyevans673]

Would be better if you used the correct locations?! Both Minffordd and Pwllheli incorrect !

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@volt8684]

Nothing like NC500 wont bother

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

You’re right Michael it is nothing like the NC 500! But then nothing is! 😀👍

[@howarddavies6685]

Why would you expect it to be? Strange.