On patrol with the North Wales Police - Episode 1 - You're nicked sunshine!

[@percusski]

His position on the road approaching bends etc reduced the need for braking etc 👌

[@stephensmith3763]

I appreciate you making a positive policing video! Cops in the states are having a pretty rough time these days so it’s nice to see a pleasant video. I’m a cop in the US and a GS rider, and have appreciated your videos for a long time. Thanks for sharing all your videos!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Stephen!

[@stevenholton438]

Its your own damn fault too! Not you personally but as a body!

[@peterwrench4416]

Did a course many years ago with a bloke who trained motorcycle police. Best money I ever spent, id been riding for two years and thought I knew it all, turned out I knew sweet bugger all!

[@tartanblackcountrytourist]

WOWSERS Sir.. The officers are so down to earth. Definitely prevention instead of prosicution. Thank you for this look at the boys in high vis. I have always said. They are a special bunch of lads. Kind regards David Panda

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good bunch of lads....

[@JEmmertz]

I have the deepest respect for MC police all over the world! They know their roads, they know their bikes, and they are the most vulnerable when out and about on the roads. We are not always agreeing with each other on the suitable speeds on the roads, but they are decent people with a hard and dangerous workplace. Ordinary driving (in a car) beside a 24 meter truck with a disoriented driver navigating a map, drinking coffee, talking on a cellphone while steering with his knees is no way near fun, but sitting on a bike (500kg's) near a 60 ton truck under the same conditions: My hat's off to you!

[@paultaylor6766]

Watching the police rider in front of you his road positioning is epic on every bend, and agree not much breaking!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, great rider....

[@willwye410]

@@TheMissendenFlyer He braked more than I expected, and sometimes in places I'm sure he didn't need to. Maybe he was just showing you a brake light as a warning of something ahead?

[@delbertstringbreaker7686]

@@TheMissendenFlyer This was a technique we used to practise when I worked as a motorcycle courier along with using the throttle and positioning instead of constant braking - we called it 'ro-ro' roll on - roll off. It saves on maintenence and makes for a smoother ride.

[@HalfdeadRider]

A mate of mine said not to long ago "do you use your brakes", I replied "not really!". I've always anticipated slowing and stopping well and using my gears to aid doing so efficiently, in cars as well as on bikes. Over the years you save a lot of money in fuel and brake wear.

[@steve00alt70]

should they break tho? if a car is behind them so they know when the biker is slowing down?

[@robbrady4649]

Not a single white van in your way when you were out with the rozzers, Andy.

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Seems like you need to ride with coppers more often :)

[@maskedavenger2578]

That’s because the coppers are using the white vans to hide in as they stake out in lay-bys waiting for unsuspecting speeding GS pilots .

[@MotorSportsFan46]

Hi Andy, I'm an IAM Chief Observer and have been working with Greater Manchester Police delivering Bike Safe courses for years but I still get a bit nervous when I'm out riding with them. In my case it's usually because I know that I won't hear the last of it if I cock up! As for not showing a brake light "it just depends" (my favourite phrase) if you are in a responsive gear then you should be able to modulate your speed just using acceleration sense. As a rule of thumb consider a "responsive gear" to be one that puts you into the middle third of the available rev range i.e. if your red line is at 9k then ride in a gear that puts you in the 3k - 6k range. Only once you are cruising at a steady speed should you be clicking up into higher gears for economy. Too many riders ride in too high a gear, this means that they have to brake (or worse start down shifting) as they have no engine braking. The reason I said it just depends is because sometimes we actuate the brake light to give information even when we don't need to apply the brakes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great advice - thanks Chris...

[@nickthequick]

Good of you to mix it up a bit TMF. I got myself "The Police Rider's Handbook" when I was getting my license many years ago, it's well worth the money. And a suggestion for the channel: How about an interview with "Suspension and Tire Wear Magician" Dave Moss? He seems like a most decent chap.

[@davea6787]

I loved watching this. My partner and I have ridden the Horseshoe Pass and eaten lunch at the Ponderosa. Talked to friendly bikers and had an absolute blast on the North Wales roads. We’ve been lucky enough to bring our bikes from Australia to the U.K. and Europe several times. Let’s hope we can come over again soon. Traffic cops in the U.K. are very reasonable and much more likely to give the benefit of the doubt if you’re not riding like an absolute drop-kick. You can get a speeding ticket for 3km over the limit - on a country road! - in Australia. Love your videos! I watch them for the lovey scenery as well as the bikes. Cheers, Dave

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Dave - come back soon!

[@ThePalmatron]

Really interesting to see the positioning of the police biker...Using the whole lane for a good view. Thanks for a great video TMF!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonbowen6653]

Nice bit of variety. Owain's smooth riding style and road positioning were pretty damn good.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes great rider I thought....

[@moderatefkr6666]

Yep, but who hasn't been pulled over for doing just that? His road positioning is NOT according to the Highway Code. That is of course the excuse they use. If you watch two police bikers riding alone (not escorting anyone), the lead rider will Apex to obtain a clearer view around a left hander, then move back to the left on right handers. They tend to ride in tandem, with the lead rider generally keeping more to the left on straight sections to allow a clearer view of the road ahead for the one following - who has the option to stagger/Apex if necessary. In this video h ThisHarleyThe

[@oliw3664]

I'd been looking forward to this since I saw you were out with them on Instagram. Great stuff. Let's all remember they are there to reduce the body count on our roads and be respectful if pulled for being a loon. Thanks Andy.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Oli!

[@vtrtim68]

Feeling guilty - I had a brilliant day on a Bikesafe course with Staffordshire police and the guys were really good, I rode quite a bit with a cop behind me and it is a little strange but the cop was so nice that towards the end of the day I was over it. I have been riding all my life bar a gap when my kids were small and I really enjoyed the Bikesafe course and still learnt something.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I did BikeSafe with the Met police - great fun....

[@garyhope0103]

Great insight to the way the police look at bikers. Nice to hear they are more into educating rather than straight prosecution. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming tomorrow Gary!

[@mickthemaverick5998]

I have had quite a few interactions with the Police over the years ranging from playing their teams in the snooker league to having a burglary at my place and witnessing several RTA's. I have always found them to be likeable guys who only get serious when the occasion demands. Great video Andy, looking forward to the sequel(s)?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yep two more to come - next Monday and Thursday....

[@GrumpyGarry121]

That copper was riding a nice line around them corners, good positioning, you should have followed him mr flyer 😀! I am also guilty, I must also try harder.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the tip

[@moderatefkr6666]

No he wasn't. No he shouldn't. Cop was spending most of his time in: 1 & 3, whereas he should have been doing: 2-3, 3-2, 2-1, 1-2. As far as I could tell, Andy was riding correctly: 2-3, 3-2, 2-1, 1-2.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@moderatefkr6666 I though Ted Rogers died, good to see you're still around 😁 BTW the copper was riding to give himself maximum view ahead, not to get around the bends the fastest way possible. In an emergency he would have been on the opposite side of the road where safe, to see even further around left hand bends. It's perfectly legal to do as long as done safely, and of course you move back over as soon as you see oncoming traffic. Traffic and junctions would also impact the position he decides to use.

[@G58]

Halfdead Rider You should probably read @Moderate Fkr’s comment again more carefully. He’s correct. The 1-3 swapping is the issue. He was neglecting 2. Emergency riding doesn’t come into the question here.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@G58 you should read my comment again you clearly did not understand it! Also watch part two, the coppers clarified exactly what I said.

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Blimey, takes me back to when I was a traffic cop in the 1980's. Sadly, got promoted just before I was due my motorcycle course!🥺 Great video - they do a great job. On occasions it's also not very pleasant.......................looking forward to next one. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed Jon - not a job for me….it’s not all fun and games I’m quite sure….tough job these guys do and my hat’s off to them….

[@iamjames8200]

@@TheMissendenFlyer it is indeed. Hope to be joining soon.

[@anthonyfox2836]

Very enjoyable. Great to see what the world of motorcycle police looks and feels like! Those 19 minutes just flew! 🙏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Another episode on Monday....

[@PetrolJunkie]

I work with and around the police regularly. You get over the feeling you've done something wrong pretty quick when everyone has a purpose for being where they are. Unfortunately, I live in the US and we get a mixed bag of good and bad officers. It doesn't take long to figure out which one you're working with in any situation. A couple of them I just pack up and move along because they aren't worth wasting time trying to get what I need out of them. Others will bend over backward to be helpful, they are a real pleasure to be on the side of the road with things go sideways on you.

[@simongarnham9557]

Really good to watch that police rider carving so smoothly through the corners using the outside of the bends to maximise his view - so controlled and straight out of road craft!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes great rider agreed….

[@robtideman4611]

That is a really excellent video which must have taken a fair bit of organising behind the scenes. Many thanks Andy. I have mates here in Aus who are police officers and they have mentioned the unofficial ‘attitude’ test they use when pulling people over. Basically, if you are polite and admit when you’re in the wrong, then they will go easy on you and the opposite applies when you’re not! These guys seem to have a similar manner about them. We should all bear in mind some of the awful scenes they have to attend to sometimes and , when you need their help, they are the men and women who step up. Congratulations for making the effort to help us all see that.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Rob - and I couldn't agree with you more....

[@jimmymac9388]

The poacher is taking a tour of the estate with the gamekeeper. 😁

[@Dan-56]

😆😆😆👍

[@King_Harrold]

I live in Derby and was up Cat & Fiddle this Sunday. The pub is reopen all. It was rammed this weekend. Nice to see cops pushing vehicles out of the way. See so many just leave a car blocking the road, even if there's a layby near.

[@craigmayall7513]

That was excellent. Very disappointed when it ended so I'm looking forward to the next one. Great work Andy, thoroughly enjoyable and informative.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Craig - episode 2 on Monday….

[@stevenevans6314]

They all sound great, in reality my experience is totally different I won't say anything more as I won't swear

[@TheAegisClaw]

Years ago North Wales police did me for a dark visor on a really bright scorching summer's day. Absolutely unnecessary, they were pulling every bike and looking for anything they could ticket, small plates, loud cans, coloured lights, fast blinking indicators. The copper that pulled me told me "It's because we don't want you in North Wales". Charming. Always avoided the place since.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear, a shame that as you're missing out on some great riding....

[@SeanieVoiceOver]

@@TheMissendenFlyer *also available in Scotland and England

[@colinbirney7588]

Thanks Andy. Really enjoyed that. A great insight into how these guys operate. 40 mph filtering. I'm surprised they didn't nick you there and then 🤣 still his brake lights weren't working. Ha ha. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Colin - next episode on Monday....

[@grantbrown8176]

Appreciate you putting in the hard work behind the scenes to pull this off. Fascinating stuff. Brilliant video.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Grant....

[@szaneman791]

Good and wholesome KZbinrie! Thank you good Sir.

[@frankmorris2603]

Much respect to motorcycle cops. Difficult and dangerous job done by highly skilled individuals. And in my experience, the best attitudes also.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed!

[@twowheelstouring482]

Hot news, apparently BMW motorcycles are quite tired and worn after 45k miles, there's hope for Triumph!!!!

[@chrisredfield3240]

I think on the used market a BMW with over 45k is un sellable.

[@stevenhill6214]

Good insight into the way the police think, it should definitely help some riders avoid a pull.

[@Rob-on5tz]

The filtering question was cheekily sent in by Royal Jordanian! ;-)

[@simey5639]

I can already hear the nuda

[@maskedavenger2578]

The Royal Jordanian filters like a lunatic an accident waiting to happen If he rode like that where I live he would soon end up in an ambulance or hearse .

[@michaelwilliams3861]

@@maskedavenger2578 I think if you can filter like he does in London, you could filter anywhere 😁

[@MouldyPIX]

@@michaelwilliams3861 100%

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@michaelwilliams3861 Not up here the cages would pull over on you & cut you up ,The wagons & buses don’t even bother looking for bikers .Now & again if your lucky a car or van driver who is also a biker might pull over for you .There is a reason I am still alive after 50 years motorcycling riding all sizes of motorcycles .I filter slowly using caution ,always expect other vehicles & pedestrians to do the unexpected & never trust on another road users indications .& treat every other driver as if they are homicidal maniacs ,out to injure & kill bikers as many of them are ,Any idiot can get on a motorcycle & open a throttle ,riding correctly at the right speed using proper control for the weather & road conditions that makes for a good rider on the queens highway .

[@petecurran3995]

Good work, Chief! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you kindly

[@donaldduck5731]

Is it too late to ask this question? "Are you allowed to go over the speed limit if your speedometer goes all blurry"

[@garethtemple6242]

Andy needs a Triumph 1200 Scrambler... The Speedo is completely unreadable in anything like bright daylight!

[@McDragonSI]

Good one 😂😂👍

[@M4BoarBiker]

Looks like a great experience, I'm looking forward to see who paid for brunch 😀. The cops seem to be good guys. Although I'd still rather avoid them, 😆

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well no need to avoid them unless you’re being naughty of course!

[@Ukmongoose3]

Bring back the 90’s 😉

[@jonathancooper474]

Quite right, they are there to do a job and none wants to have to scrape people up after acting like prats.

[@ContreRiposte]

Brilliant idea... And very kind of them to let you tag along... Looking forward to episode 2 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming on Monday - stay tuned!

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Good show with doing this mate. I’ve always admired police bikers and how they are so fast when they need to without seeming to do any effort at all. I have also been to the same roads and places you’ve been riding through so it’s a nice ride through memory lane. Looking forward to part two.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Stephen - always good to hear from you, hope you're keeping well??

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

@@TheMissendenFlyer it’s nice that you remembered on my condition. Thank you very much kind sir! I’m glad to report that I’m on the mend. Going for physio tomorrow and hopefully given the clear to start riding again in a few more days. Doc says that the bones are in what they call the callus stage right now, to us it means that they’re still soft but can bear some load. Not everyone heals at the same rate of course but I’m close to five weeks now so it does look like I’m doing well. Again, thanks for asking!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@stephenspiteri_zunkus Good news!

[@bobholley6202]

As a State Police officer in here in the states I love to see these Police Vids. Very cool. It’s really great that they allow you to tag along. That would be very difficult to do here stateside. Looking forward to the rest of the vids Andy. They seem like really cool guys. Awesome job as always.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Bob! - Next episode tomorrow....

[@frogfoot6218]

not a biker but this is a great upload for anyone to see... many thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - really glad you enjoyed it!

[@colindeans5972]

Looked like a nice day out with the good guys. Look forward to episode two. Cheers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It was!

[@alfienichols9524]

Hope you enjoyed the experience and great video as always I just know there gonna be good

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I sure did Alfie - fascinating day had with a nice bunch of blokes.....

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Brilliant insight to how biker Police work......looking forward to the next parts.........stay safe.......thanks for sharing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@MrTeriyakiman]

Excellent, informative interesting, quality content. As usual! Thank you TMF.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Allan!

[@markxt2]

I have absolutely loved this , interesting you mention Lee not braking much by looking so far ahead , as a driving instructor I was also trained by ex police officers, we often did challenges against other trainees on who could brake the least over a 20 min period. Wales has stunning biker roads , lived on the border of Wales for many years before moving down south . Those officers are top guys , and that what very interesting in why they pull groups and making sure the inexperienced are aware of the dangers . What a fantastic video , thanks Andy , and thanks to the officers 😎👍🏼

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it Mark - next episode tomorrow at 07:15!

[@SeanieVoiceOver]

10:47 the first element of the system that Police class 1 riders use (IPSGA) is “Information” there are 3 elements of Information, you Take, Use and Give Information, police riders therefore tend to show brake light to vehicles behind them in order to Give the Information that they’re slowing, therefore your system of brake light judging riders shouldn’t apply to Owain in this case

[@cando9609]

Sort of mirrors my thoughts as I tend to "flash" my brake lights to the vehicle(s) behind when I think they should be made aware that I'm slowing even though my slowing is a result of engine braking. Always best to have everyone on the motorway aware of what each other is doing IMHO.

[@moderatefkr6666]

100% agree. Sadly too many on here are so busy virtue signalling their respect for the police - as if the cops are going to judge them or something. It's desperately immature. His job as lead rider is indeed to signal his change of speed. And yes, I have done this stuff, and at ridiculous speeds in a variety of situations, terrains and locations (including blackout night stuff that scares anyone every time), but I don't feel the need to share details. Excessive compliance is a bigger problem than policy infringement right now, and we are paying the price big time. These are the same guys that were telling people to go home a few months ago - lest we should forget.

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

Great to see familiar Welsh roads again. Recognised many of them. Noticed the wet roads, shower clouds and sunny bits - typical! I'm itching to get back there one day if and when we can get this bug under control and we are allowed to fly again. Thanks.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Wales is a bikers paradise! ….even in the wet!

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

@@TheMissendenFlyer It's the place that I found a love for motorbikes when in the seventies I could no longer afford the petrol and rust repairs to run a car. Bought a little Honda bike. She did 70mpg, sailed up hills, didn't complain and I got wet. All the time. But once hooked...

[@garthmctavish7335]

We had six police bikes in training following us one day. Was nervous the whole time and always checking my speed. Crazy I could tell they werein training and not interested in us.😎👍this is good stuff, the police need our support right now!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed - I don't know why they get so much flack for doing a tough job that we all need them to do....

[@02bigkev]

That was a great video, loved the ride and questions to the police, Great that they gave their time as well. Looking forward to part 2 .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - part 2 coming on Monday

[@jamess6961]

It’s nice the scuffers let you out with them for the day. I do wonder what they are like when not being filmed, especially with people they pull up.

[@shaneweightman]

Nice to see the collaboration between, joe bloggs , and the constabulary

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@a.r.t.4611]

Used to ride A5104 a lot. Thanks for reminder😊

[@dexradio]

Great video, very interesting topic. You need to update to a more recent version of Road Craft and should take a bit of training with IAM Roadsmart/ROSPA perhaps, that would be a very interesting series of videos :-)

[@SeanieVoiceOver]

Yeah let’s see him getting his green badge, what a great series that would be and what a valuable resource to the biking community

[@marksheppard3732]

Excellent video, so thank you. Really good responses from the Police Officers to the questions 👍. Am a bit like you, always a little apprehensive if one of our police officers is around 😂; almost like I’ve done something wrong! Why is that? 👍👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wish I knew!

[@robrogers8760]

Great video of my old home town. Left over 30 years ago and still recognise the roads. I don't know about motor bikes up the Horse Shoe Pass, I used to cycle it on my bike.

[@ff2346cookson]

Great video.....my son is a police officer (non biking)... he's a lovely bloke....if you're not doing anything wrong then you don't have to worry..😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly!

[@damienpeckham2834]

What a fantastic opportunity! I really enjoyed this video and, as others will have said, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your day with these guys.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - 2 more to come next Monday and the following Thursday....

[@UltimateDazzle]

Great video, really interesting, best you’ve done in ages 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Daryl, glad you enjoyed it (and I tend to agree if that’s not too boastful!)

[@palantir135]

We can filter in NL but only between the two outer lanes and only with a speed difference of about 10-15 km/h and only between slow riding or standing traffic. I mostly use taking back the gas handle and engine breaking before I eventually use the brakes. I seldom get a ticked, one in 3-4 years on average, and only for mild speeding, max 10-20km/h.

[@10secondsrule]

One thing I must admit from the experience in the U.K. the motorbike police in particular are really friendly and understanding chaps. I highly encourage to enrol with their Bike Safe course. I’ve done several of them and only at one occasion I thought “mmmm it was not really fun” but this was due to one extremely strict police lady (!) biker.

[@rogerkay8603]

When we were riding our 125s at 17/18, we got stopped a few times - always better to be stopped by a bike cop, they'd give you sound advice without being patronising and we all respected them. Great lads, doing a good job.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very true....

[@chris6559]

I live in N Wales now, I retired here, so welcome! Good vid Andy, it's good to humanise the Police, most of them are just doing their job, it's a public service and I get that because I was a Nurse all my working life, regularly dealt with the Police too in that role. Had my run ins with them on my bikes when I was younger, I felt hard done by at the time but looking back I was an idiot, got banned for it too, wiser and older now I tend not to attract their attention too much, mainly because I am no longer the idiot I was! Looking forward to part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one Chris - next episode on Monday....0715am!

[@clearprop]

Really enjoyed this - thanks to all involved. :-)

[@RevZolution]

Good video. I've noticed your riding positioning which is really amplified with the chap ahead of you. You said you've got the road craft handbook but sadly not implementing it in your riding. It's hard to make it second nature but when you do it definitely helps keep you safe and your visibility is so much better👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the tips!

[@davidyendoll5903]

Yup . Position the bike for the best view forward where at all possible . Usually that will also make you more visible to drivers behind , ahead and toward you too . The absolute center of the road may have more gravel , rubber and other slippery stuff , so beware of that and side roads , gates and diesel spills ! All this type of advice could be seen as boring old fart stuff , but I find pleasure and fun in trying to maximise my safety and to be honest you will go further faster using these techniques . If you think about it positioning techniques , for cars as well as bikes , on the road are not far removed from race track techniques most of the time .... all be it at lesser speed and the guarantee that no vehicles are coming at you !

[@judgedredd49]

I once rode my bike on local roads and being known to me I slowed when I needed to to take bends so little or rather no use of brakes. However my daughter, not as knowledgeable as I was she was in trouble on the bends and sometimes overshooting them as she did not realise that I was slowing. She continued at speeds a little faster than me. Its not necessary not to show brake lights and some riders are criticised for it but if you have following vehicles its best to show them, informing them of your slowing so that you don't get rear ended or tailgated. Very or much more important when out in a group so that others have that information. Not giving that information could be the cause of many an accident.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good point 👍

[@twowheelstouring482]

Welcome to our playground Andy, can't wait to see the next installments!!! 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned Steve!

[@davexs]

Nice one Andy, Kudos to you again for that informative insight.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@docmarten8382]

Good to see you over the border again, and you brought rain with you…. ! Thoroughly enjoyed my career with NWP, seeing you pushing that car…. Does bring a wry smile to my face… been there, done that. Hope you enjoyed your time up here.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah we had a great day - learned a lot!

[@JJamJ]

Great upload👍 Lots of effort gone into this vid which is appreciated.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobadam4225]

Hi Andy. That was a very enjoyable video, look forward to the next. And thank you for asking my question to the guys.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the question Bob!

[@hiscifi2986]

I remember a time when the Pondarosa was a little green wooden hut, which might have had just three muddy boot walkers in for lunch. It has become a mecca for bikes, now that Mr Clemmance has improved the buildings. Last year I climbed the Horseshoe on a 1926 350 Humber, it was down to first gear on the steepest parts...!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@paulwheeldon3487]

Well TMF and 'Heddlu Gogledd Cymru' (NWP)! Congratulations to you for an excellent production. North Wales Police (my local force) in this instance have done a great job of 'hearts and minds' or breaking down barriers that their long previous 'idiot' of a Chief Constable 'Richard Brunstrum' put up in the first decade of this century. May the modern constabulary, long be allowed to police with discretion when applicable, and remain approachable to a grateful public. P.S. Nothing wrong with you pronunciations, and thank you for taking the time and effort to try.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Paul!

[@terrygreen4338]

Great video interesting what the boys had to say cheers Andy 🚔👍🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Practicaleyes]

I agree with a lot of the comments here. Our police are great and do a difficult job very well. I have much less regard for local councils and their policing for profit approach with these 50 mph average speed cameras. I used to live in Chester and have ridden up to the Ponderosa numerous times, both pre and post average speed cameras. There is no good reason to set the limit on that route to 50mph other than money. the national standard limit would be perfectly safe and would allow a much better flow of traffic. On a more positive note, it was great to see you on those familiar roads.

[@mike.47]

Many years ago I was a member of SAM (Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists) and we often went on breakfast runs as guests of local dealerships. One particular Sunday we were under the wing of Lings Honda in Norwich and we took out around 12 of their bikes. I’m ashamed to say that whilst riding a Blackbird I was following someone who was going faster and faster and I tried to keep up with him (it was quite early on Sunday with no other traffic around.) On a straight piece of dual carriageway I glanced at my speedo which read 168mph! I also learned later that the guy I was following was an of duty policeman. They like a good scratch like any other bikers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

To my mind that's just reckless on the road - regardless of who they are....

[@SeanieVoiceOver]

@@TheMissendenFlyer “it depends”

[@mike.47]

If the road conditions weren’t as they were, I wouldn’t ride that way. I think I was just caught up in the moment. You know what it’s like, an empty straight dual carriageway, the smell of bacon butties beckoning you and it’s not your bike. Nevertheless it was pretty reckless and not our usual style of riding, especially considering everyone was an advanced rider. Shame on me. 🤦🏼

[@BATMAN777888]

Great professional riders. Big up the Police, really nice guys 👍

[@kevinvandenbergh9998]

In Belgium lane filtering is legal. But we have rules about speed and how to.. you may filter at a max of 20kph above the speed the traffic is moving, UP TO 50kph. So if traffic is moving at 20, you can filter throught at 40. If traffic is doing 40, you are only allowed to do 50 then. Also it has to be done (generally) inbetween the two most inner lanes (in our case the left of the road if there are three lanes, or the inside of the highway that means)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Interesting! ….and useful to know for next time I ride in Belgium!

[@gcrockford8191]

Useful, I'm of on a weeks holiday in North Wales Starting Sunday.

[@judgedredd49]

What we saw was a police officer taking it easy, on motor patrol riding on certain roads being at all times at the right speed and the right positioning. Not tear arcing about at 90 mph on country roads overtaking everything and going for a blast like some other bikers do. I did notice that he was in positions 1 and 3 a lot and not in the sump position of no, 2, The roads were wet and both 1 and 2 positions were on wet tarmac, well worn with little or no aggregate left and so like tar snakes would have been slippier than the central position, position 2 with less worn tarmac and with greater amounts of aggregate and a little dryer than his positions..

[@moderatefkr6666]

I noticed that too. You are indeed 100% correct. See my comment above. Yet 90% of the comments here are praising him as if they believe he's in the correct/best riding position. My take is that he's actually assuming the Apex escort position more often than necessary. So, he's essentially escorting TMF here. This will ALWAYS draw a cop's attention if you do it - unless you're part of a HOG land barge, then anything goes it seems. I came across a Harley last summer that was EIGHT FEET WIDE! The idiot thought he owned the road. I ride position 2, move to 3 on left handers if the opposite lane is clear, and position 1 on right handers. This is both the safest, most efficient and economical way to ride. 2-3, 3-2, 2-1, 1-2.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

Very much enjoyed watching this video, sir! Looking forward to the 2nd half.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ssmith954]

Well done for doing this -- great content and very informative!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Much appreciated!

[@marksmith8663]

That’s my neck of the woods . Question what time do they go home home ha . I agree with filtering mostly towards road works just keep in mind when the lights turn green and your still filtering the cars pull away to the right round the cones .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice try Mark! They do of course work shifts around the clock…..

[@foggyrf9]

I aim to slot in...short beep if necessary.

[@nicksepisode]

You know you've made it when you're making a video with the plod, great stuff Mr Flyer!

[@MCIreland99]

Great to see cops are reasonable and not the boogey man. Ive always found police great if you treat with mutual respect. Great vid.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly - me too...tough job they do on our behalf....

[@777geeman]

I had the same feeling when around Police with ever increasing alleviation after years of exposure. Having been employed in such scenarios as VS, AOD'S and more recently Forensic Psychiatry there's a mutual respect. However, when I'm riding I revert quickly believing I'm about to get caught, on both past and current transgressions. The answer is quite simple 'if you can break the law and live with consequences good for you. If not don't do it'. Those officers seem like the fair type. Very entertaining video as usual. Cheers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed and thanks!

[@A_S_100]

You have to bear in mind, the BMW potentially gets 45000 miles of being ridden hard responding to emergencies as well as constant patrol use. It's usually the gearboxes that start to wear out rather than the engine parts themselves and because it's all one unit, it makes rebuilding the engine to change the gearbox parts uneconomical.

[@pointer2null]

One thing to note if filtering up to traffic lights - if the lights are red you are NOT allowed to cross the solid white line. If you do then it's deemed you have gone through a red light.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed...

[@lauriebloggs8391]

This must have taken some organising, both from you and the Police. Thanks to all concerned, good stuff.......

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@surferdude7013]

Cat and Fiddle. went up there the other day. I admit to being a newbie and pensioner (full licence for 8 months) If I could average anywhere remotely like 50mph on that road I would sign up for the next TT.

[@SimonCole]

Great video TMF, I agree about the weird feeling riding with the Police around. I just did the Bikesafe course, which was a lot of fun. Even though I was repeatedly told to do it, it took me a fair while to get used to over taking things that we’re doing 55-60mph meaning I’d be speeding.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, funny that isn’t it!

[@SimonCole]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Also this guy did not seem to be driving on the wrong side of the road, something that really surprised me from Bikesafe. Was he, and it just not showing in the video?

[@commonsense769]

May the force be with you lol, another interesting video. You should do a paramedic video and road rescue video next.

[@WatermarquePaul]

Very good vid TMF (slanted horizon excepted :)) - look forward to the next installment.

[@LeChardon]

Having followed a motorcycle cop for a day, and noticing how well they ride to the System, has your view of Advanced training changed? Is it something that you'll undertake yourself?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No plans too...

[@mototakahe836]

@@TheMissendenFlyer You really should, if you can find the time. It is great fun realizing you know a lot of the stuff, you just do not apply it and the observers are a great bunch of guys all volonteers!!, Like "use the road signs you pay for them"

[@tahirsharif9461]

Thanks Andy. Really good video and interesting to hear what they look out for when they see bikers and what makes them suspicious.

[@SigmaJAD]

Excellent, informative & entertaining content once again. Why your channel is one of the best.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Aww shucks 😊

[@Wats1984]

Great video Mr Flyer! 👍 it’s good to see the work the biker cops do!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@ChrisMcEvoy72]

I know those roads well - I was out at the Ponderosa and beyond just last week. Great roads and fairly policed in my experience. North Wales police have had a pretty bad rep in the motorcycle press over the years, but I've never had a single issue with them. Great video and a good insight into what they're actually like. Looking forward to future eps.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Chris!

[@robertbasford1295]

Great video,thanks for posting. Local meeting point is the cafe. Well worth a stop at the weekends as there is classic cars and bikes. The raven cafe just 30 mins away is well worth a visit on a thursday evening,gets about 400 bikes on a nice evening!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds cool!

[@Plumduff3303]

Was about to leave from London on a5 heading for the ponderosa then your film popped up...how weird is that lol great film cheers