On Patrol with the North Wales Police - Episode 3 - In Hot Pursuit!

On Patrol with the North Wales Police - Episode 3 - In Hot Pursuit!: The guys at the North Wales Police Road Traffic Unit recently invited me to spend the day with them on patrol in and around beautiful Snowdonia. So I fired up the big BMW R1200GS and headed North - here's how I got on. Episode 3 of 3.
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[@gsd32i]

Really enjoyed the series . A big shout out for the Police motorcyclists for taking part . Well done chaps 👍

[@jimjoelliejack]

I used to be a Paramedic, I used to go out with police motorcyclists on our private bikes at the weekend, they are just as bad as any other motorcycle user for speeding, the only difference is we had advanced motor cycle training. Your point about position 3 putting you in a possible dangerous position, it shouldn’t do, if you see a vehicle approaching then give up the position. Speed is not dangerous if done at the correct place with the correct training.

[@rdownmakeITbetter]

That's right. It's called 'splitting the difference' between the view ahead and the approaching vehicle risk. Giving up sight-line means reducing speed to compensate.

[@martinrew9285]

Had to give up position due to oncoming HGV, got a screw in my rear tyre as a reward. Wherever possible I ride in the "swept zone" where hopefully the car or van before me has picked up any puncture detritus.

[@markellott5620]

Yes, this is the key point. Dynamic positioning is all about adjusting it to maximise the view ahead, yet taking into account the prevailing conditions moving left in the face of oncoming traffic and altering speed if necessary.

[@karlbratby4349]

@@martinrew9285 agree, i too ride where possible in the swept zone, less debris including large stones that blend in well with the road surface...

[@montyswoodworkscrafts2232]

I did one of the Police bike safety courses years ago in Scotland, learnt so much from them and actually made friends with a few of the bike cops, great day out and taught me so much. And as you say it proves how much fun you can have whilst keeping it in the speed limit.

[@PaulUpton1]

Interesting seeing the chaps using all the road.

[@judgedredd49]

Just an addendum. The police can do many things that we as ordinary riders should not perhaps do. Whilst its not against the law to ride on the other side of the road it could be dangerous when you consider that nowadays there are some 40.000.000 other vehicles on the roads. This is much different than in 1937 when the first police training manual was written and for police forces only. At that time the number of vehicles registered would only be about 2 million at the most.That doesn't count horses, cyclists and pedestrians. The use of the wrong side position is no longer considered perhaps safe in training the general public in their more recent Roadcraft Manuals but as yet some training institutions have not caught up and still train it, some to a greater degree than others.

[@MaxHeadRush]

A good way to maintain progress.

[@judgedredd49]

@@MaxHeadRush Yes but at the lower speeds that civvies can ride at it isn't worth placing ones self in a greater danger. Its dangerous enough when overtaking but to constantly and consistently ride on the wrong side of the road for no gain at all in terms of speed and sight then its a no no and no longer recommended to be trained to the general public by the police authorities anymore.

[@sampan9]

Throughly loving this series TMF. What a delight to see the police bikes leaning like there is no tomorrow.

[@mrmark8603]

Why don't the British police buy British bikes? Triumph make a better product. Why does our government do this? You won't find the German cops buying British or Japanese bikes. This country is a joke!

[@iansunderland8910]

@@mrmark8603 cost id imagine. you heard what they say. that bike has it's own assembly line at the factory and is pretty much fuly prebuilt. can't see triumph doing that.

[@BibtheBoulder]

I taught myself to ride using 'Roadcraft' back in the 1980's and it remains as relevant today as it was then. I heartily recommend it to anyone who rides a motorcycle...

[@madcockney]

"Roadcraft" has been revised several times since the 80's. The latest version was published last year and available from early this year.

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@madcockney Indeed, I have the current edition.

[@davidarmstrong5479]

Me too, its solid stuff

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

@@madcockney Does Motorcycle Roadcraft still recommend "At junctions when visibility is low, wind down your window and listen for other vehicles, and consider using your horn." (page 81 iirc)

[@davidh3913]

@@FuzzyScaredyCat The more recent editions of Roadcraft have removed that “deliberate mistake” 😉

[@karlreed257]

Brilliant video Andy, and big thumbs up to Welsh police for letting you have that great experience.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Hay mate I was a motorcycle cycle instructor in Australia, and the different positions they teach are pretty much the same in Australia, and we also ride on the same side as you 👍 . When he is in position 3 ( say out wide on a left bend ) so get maximum view around the corner for the following reasons 1. If bend has lose gravel, sand etc on the bend 2. If a car 🚗 etc is cutting the corner gives you more time to react ( and more importantly the drive on the wrong side of the road ) MAX VISABILITY is the key 🔑.

[@speedfinder1]

Spot on! I've had the good fortune to do a "Car Course" with Kent Police when I was in that job. Although I no longer need to "Make Progress" but the safety aspects will always remain.

[@mathewbarker9930]

You forget stability. The outside of the bend has a greater radius than the inside so the bike is more upright in P3 than P1 on a left hand bend (vice versa on a right hand), if you see something coming its normally sooner than if you are hugging the verge and can equalize the hazard. On a right hander, P1 is also the safety line so you have already dealt with the main dangers before you enter the bend. Its a detailed subject and not easy to paraphrase with generalities because it depends on the circumstances. High time TMF actually took the plunge and did a course, in order to speak from experience, rather than hearsay, assuming he can find a suitably experienced volunteer observer happy enough to spend time away from their families to help him consider where he might improve his riding.

[@MrD-moto]

Agree with the above and it is process of illumination for every corner starting with the default road craft position for left and right bends followed by where is the optimum grip - default position is no good if it requires riding over iron work or pot holes. Is there a junction ahead or entrance that gives me or others a better view by taking an alternative position, and so on. Executed well delivers a rewarding feeling to the ride and good for your health too... stay safe.

[@chrisi970]

The drone footage amazing! (POLICE 🚔 👏👏👏👏)

[@Vince_vanca]

few years ago I took the advance course from " la gendarmerie" here in france, and obviously they have the same recommandations and as far as i know it s not part of the basic training when you take lessons for your drving lessons. I have to say i am always pretty impressed of how the police force are mastering their art...Thanks for sharing with us.. wales is really my happy place for biking and it makes me really looking forward to border re openning

[@kevinf-b5065]

The borders are open. I had a lovely 3 days negotiating South to North Wales last week stayed the 1st night in Brecon. Highly recommend the Borderer's B&B.

[@Fee.1]

@@kevinf-b5065 from where do you hail ?

[@Vince_vanca]

@@columbmurray they are very impressive :)

[@kevinf-b5065]

@@Fee.1 Near Heathrow. Got a NC750X DCT now replacing my overweight, top heavy Crosstourer. It got too much for my aging body to push around. NC is perfect for me.

[@simonrichards5430]

Cracking videos, beautiful scenery and great to humanize the “Boys in Blue” … loved the series!

[@danparsonage3884]

I live in North Wales and the police are brilliant. Just normal people with a job to do and they do it well. Thanks TMF for the videos, very good 👏🏼

[@LIKWID]

Just watched the 3 of these episodes on the treadmill, bloody brilliant to see behind the bikes, the kit etc and them being incredibly welcoming. Great stuff Andy and kudos for giving that motorist a helping hand too! 😁👍

[@Al-jh9ie]

Really interesting to see the guys riding positions on the roads, making use of both lanes etc when it makes sense to do so.

[@sergentcolon1]

Racing lines innit😁

[@davidarmstrong5479]

great series, really fascinating watch. The way the guys use the whole road is impressive, must polish up my skills and read road craft again!

[@stevecolwill9761]

Enjoying this series Andy. On the subject of road position on bends, it is all about giving yourself time to react and always riding within your own limits. By giving yourself a better view through correct positioning you are buying yourself extra reaction time, the proviso of course being that road positioning can sometimes need to be sacrificed depending on the road conditions. By the way, I am an ex-traffic cop and IAM examiner 😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

If you are in a safe position (ie not in the middle of the road) you won't need extra reaction time!! I realise there are a lot of Advance Riders I'm likely to upset with my opinion on this but really this whole positioning thing on corners makes no sense to me. "Sacrifice position for safety" is ridiculous - just be in a safe position in the first place, that's the whole point isn't it!! I really think there's some more critical thinking required here, lots of smoke and mirrors and a bit of emperors new clothes it seems to me......go into a corner at a reasonable enough speed that you can hold your line, in the centre of your lane, and then you're in the best posible position to avoid a cyclist or horse on the inside or a person cutting a corner on the outside....that seems more logical to me....discuss!

[@johnboy5156]

@@TheMissendenFlyer After riding a little in the lakes & dales I've come to realise that it's not all about honing your skills on a continual basis , after all we're not GP riders. I've been riding a long time & we never stop learning let's just ride out and enjoy and keep safe.

[@flippinheck]

I'm not a biker, I'm a trucker, I was taught to use as much of the road as possible when safe to do so, and always look ahead to the horizon so you get a clue what's ahead, but in contrast to your safe place in the road there are none, but position will give you extra time to react to a situation, the cyclist you passed in the same lane where the police went over into the other lane just like overtaking a car, so he gave himself room to react, you did not, my instructor by the way was a police chase instructor, so it rubbed off pretty well on me and to be honest wide on corners is a much straighter controlled line than cutting the corner, good vids love em.

[@riderramblings]

I was lucky enough to be taught to ride by a Police Motorcyclist (very many years ago). His training has, over the years, proven invaluable. Yes, I have bad habits and could do with a course to fix them. I have "Road craft" on my phone and will, read it and reread it when I have nothing else to do. I would like it as an Audio Book so I can listen to it while travelling. Position 1 is also a "gravel magnet" So, yes, move towards position 1 but do so with due regard to the conditions. A Owain keeps saying: observation is key.

[@mageprometheus]

What a great series. I did a lot of touring around Wales in the 80s and 90s, before speed cams. 😃 My bones are a bit old and painful now but I loved seeing this again.

[@ssmith954]

Great series, big thanks to the north Wales police for having you along for the day to share the stunning scenery!

[@lauriew2907]

The Wales police could ask you a question… “Andy why do you blur your Speedo when on a new motorcycle “ lol.

[@JoeC88]

Some say that it is not a blur, Andy uses British made speedometers that leak oil. 😃

[@richardshilling2958]

All bikes imported to the UK have blury speedos. Fact! specifically on 📷

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Rain drops ...........just a coincidence, officer.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Because he forgot to change from KMH to MPH :-)

[@JoeC88]

@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie 👍

[@PipeOPhile]

Beautiful roads and scenery, and with your own police escort! Great little video series, big thanks to the North Wales Police lads if they're reading this.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Leuff....

[@Terry-S-7]

Another well put together video with loads of great content. Thanks Mr Flyer, you're the best.

[@dsimon9s29]

Thank you for posting. Great series and nice change of pace. Continue looking forward to your videos.

[@425wbt]

Thank you once again for a magnificent ride, the glorious scenery and drone shots . Thanks also the the cops well done fellas. What a lovely part of the world.

[@matthewkimpton4865]

I absolutely loved this series Andy! Great to build relations between us bikers and the police 👍🏼

[@ianjames3218]

What a lovely trilogy of vids. Thoroughly enjoyed. South Wales where I live has amazing roads, but yup, North Wales pretty damn amazing. Thank you for the uploads.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Next tour videos (another 3 parter) are in South Wales - stay tuned!

[@hanzkoenig]

Cracking video! Cheers Andy, I very much enjoyed the scenic rides and the time you spent with the Aces who ride so effortlessly!! Brought back many memories! Cheers! Safe riding!

[@markbradbury6076]

Great videos. Having lived in the North West all my life, im used to the roads and scenery in North Wales and the Lakes. You forget at times how outstanding these areas are and its great to see the enthusiasm from someone who is not from this area. 👍

[@ChristopherD-M]

Excellent series! It’s always encouraging to know the police are good guys.

[@simonbowen6653]

Interesting to watch your road positioning in relation to Owain's. You seemed to place yourself where you felt comfortable, which I imagine most of us do. I tried to discipline myself to Owain's style and was mentally knackered after an hour. Really interesting, good work TMF.

[@markellott5620]

It takes time and practice as you have to be constantly aware of changing traffic conditions. I noticed some offsiding going on but TMF was reluctant to follow. Again, takes time and practice - because if you get it wrong...

[@Matt43]

I grew up with a father who was a road racing instructor... nothing can break my habit of using the entire lane!

[@glencooley66]

I’ve done 3 fast road courses with serving and ex class 1 police riders. They are in a different league when it comes to getting down the road at pace and making progress in a very quick way but also maintaining the safe approach to faster/above the posted limits. What it’s taught me is that speed/progress is a by product of a few things like keeping your vision high, trusting the thing underneath you and above all at all times you have a plan that constantly changes as you get down the road and what you do.

[@ianc4901]

Finally you have discovered some of my favourite roads in N. Wales ! I've often said that these are the roads I would show you and other vloggers if I ever got the chance, I'm glad they didn't disappoint !

[@stitch3163]

Enjoyed this series very much, Andy. Glad that the rain cleared off in time for the Snowdonia stretch of the ride.

[@RodLittle]

Great series Andy, properly enjoyed it. Great of the police to give up their time/experience too.

[@melike1984]

well done on this series TMF, great all-round for everyone, great public relations for the police bikers for other riders to takeaway something from this day out, thanks to all involved 👏

[@garycarr2530]

Thanks Andy really enjoyed this series of videos and as always the scenery is just stunning

[@commonsense769]

This is a brilliant series of informative motorcycling joy, interesting how the police ride their bikes!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ArranD1]

Really enjoyed these, nice one from the North Wales police seem like a nice bunch of chaps 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure are.....

[@elfspicer]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I think the police were showing their best side in this series of videos. North Wales police have a reputation for busting bikers for the most minor and trivial issues. Cautionary words of advice are invariably accompanied with FPNs or NIPs.

[@madcockney]

@@elfspicer I think you are going back to prior 2009 during Brunstrom's era. Mark Polin replaced him until about 3 years ago and from an ex Road Policing cop said that he rode as well. Certainly there was a different vibe from Mark Polin and policing. The police do turn up at different locations and talk to you and will give you advise. However if you do something really stupid, dangerous, or become bolshy then you are likely get a ticket. It's their job. I ride but even I get annoyed with some other riders particularly when they bring the whole motorcycling community into disrepute with local communities. However there are those in every walk of life who want to prove how much power they have or they are the big cheese and don't reflect everybody. NWP Road Policing are no different.

[@elfspicer]

@@madcockney The reputation of north Wales police regarding bikers remains largely unchanged despite the changes in senior personnel you mentioned. I live there and clock up thousands of motorcycle miles in north and mid Wales every year. Issuing FPNs for trivial matters like a slightly undersized registration plate is usually the preferred course of action rather than a few words with the offender. I also respectfully disagree with your remark about becoming bolshy earning the individual a ticket because it's the job of the police to do that. Whilst being bolshy is unhelpful in most situations, the police should always remain objective and not issue tickets on the basis of tone of voice or poor selection of vocabulary.

[@madcockney]

@@elfspicer So do I live in North Wales and have done for a few decades. A number plate is not trivial if you understand the reasoning behind it. (Some of this was a EU directive.) If you expect anybody to be easy if you get up their nose due to your attitude then you live in a different world to me. There are police, like in all walks of life, that are aggressive, but the majority are just doing their job. OK we all get annoyed we we get caught for something but that does not mean that they are sub human. Years ago I got stopped in Carmarthenshire for having a tail light out at night in the car. I got a ticket to get it replaced and signed off by a MOT station within 7 days. Annoying and a bit silly but that the way it goes.

[@davestoeman9977]

Waiting on knee surgery so unable to fo and enjoy the beautiful Welsh rides. Thanks for putting a smile back on my face with those amazing view's and exciting twisties.

[@mikedadge50]

Fantastic series, my wife and I went out with Staffordshire police for the day. Learnt so much it should be mandatory , I love the road positioning on this video especially on some of the clear view left hand bends !

[@johnwood4448]

I enjoyed the three vid series,mainly as North Wales is my favourite day ride from where I live (about 5minutes from J21 M6),you've been riding the roads I ride almost every week,and of course some insights on police motorcyclist's positive attitude to roadcraft. I well remember when I was 17 or 18,some 50 years ago,doing a motorcycling safety course with the then Lancashire Police motorcyclists unit,their great safety education and roadcraft insight has stuck with me and kept me safe ever since.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

If you're gonna be a bike cop, this is the place to do it! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this series, Mr. TMF! Nice work, sir!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@greerbox]

Great content Andy. What glorious scenery. Nice lads too

[@TimHayton]

Very informative and enjoyable. Even found myself leaning into some of those bends!

[@bobbym7674]

Great video series, what fantastic scenery and roads, Already have a mini tour in Wales booked for September on some of those very roads, so extremely helpful. Thanks.

[@SimonCole]

Great series mate, Thank you!

[@theolneyrider]

This has made me want to ride around Wales for a couple of days, beautiful scenes and roads, I can only imagine how good it would be in the sun. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@darrenmcallister1307]

Great video as always!! The guys seem a fantastic bunch, what cracking roads you have been riding!!

[@marksmith303]

Fantastic 3 part series, one of the best yet. Really enjoyed it and a huge respect (I have anyway) to the Police for making this happen!

[@delwilliams9042]

Really enjoyed this series Andy, living just outside Wrexham these are the roads I ride when I go out for a local bimble. They really are great biking roads, and as good as you get

[@steveboatman]

Another top series Andy, very informative and enjoyable.Nice balance all round and humorous as always.Nice one

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Steve - much appreciated!

[@aaronlloyd7396]

Thoroughly enjoyed these videos, being a prestatyn lad it's nice to see my local haunts being enjoyed by yourself.

[@paullynch508]

Great series of videos Andy, many thanks.

[@KeithHodgkinson]

Brilliant series,well done.You can't beat Wales.Cheers.

[@robertbates1079]

Great series, tidy plod, lovely scenery ,weather ok for a mountainous region. Enjoyed. The positioning comes into force when you pick up the pace as you are covering the ground pretty rapidly, so those extra few seconds of sight could save you... though in 40 's and 50 's ,not so important as usually brakes these days can pull you up sharp.

[@stephenpotts8170]

Really enjoyed the three episodes of you with the north Wales Police bike patrol, and also to see you on your trusty old GS, thank you...

[@bobadam4225]

The videos have been brilliant, thanks for that. Good to see how much the police "straighten the corners".

[@JIMWSMITH]

Excellent series. Bloody good work sir...

[@ThePalmatron]

Excellent series TMF!! Thanks....

[@LivingwithaBMWKGTL]

My father was a Police officer and he only allowed me to have a bike if I passed their internal training... so I was taught to ride by the Police.. teaches a major perspective when riding.... ride defensively and it allows you to become totally familiar with your bike at any speed.... this teaches you better road craft than any other training I have had....although IAM did teach me a lot also..... and have to admit...in a car I am CRAP.... so decided not to have a car again.. .great trio of vid my friend and a big thank you to the boys in blue for a great insight into their daily routines and thought trains.... congrats and many more please!!

[@MrBiggles]

Excellent series TMF, really good. Informative, fun and good tunes too! Cheers, ride safe 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigmayall7513]

Another great episode. I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t enjoy this engaging and informative filmmaking. Great job 👏

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Craig!

[@stuartv-e8161]

That was a really good series of videos. Thank you. And lovely scenery to boot! Bye Stuart 🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them Stuart - thanks

[@helenhughes9130]

Great Vid! Glad to see you enjoying our stomping ‘riding’ ground again! The view from the little car park where you launched the drone is spectacular! Great series.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SuperGinkgo]

Great set of vids there Andy! Very enlightening, well edited and superb drone shots... Loved it. I am glad folk are talking about "piss pots", face planting in one of those I wouldn't wish on anyone! Insect strikes (Bumblebees hurt) and a Blackbird near miss 30 yrs back trained me up... If I could armor up like Master Chief I would! 👍🖖😊

[@jamessuttie2506]

What a great video series, Andy. You did a great service to the Welsh police and your patrons. As I said in my previous post, your cops are far more pleasant than what I see in the USA and Canada! BTW it’s 36c, going to 40c this weekend in Vancouver.

[@themittonmethod1243]

I'll agree wholeheartedly, James! It won't be a fun riding few days in the heat, even with the frozen camelbak cooling my spine! DL650 in Burnaby...

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

Brilliant once again - thanks.

[@grizzlystr3445]

Some of my favourite roads around Snowdonia 😎, great series of videos 👍

[@peterdutton302]

My wife had an off years ago, no injuries but the chin bar of her full face helmet took a lot of damage. If she’d been wearing an open face helmet the consequences wouldn’t have been pretty.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

I am old enough to remember several of my mates wearing " pudding basin helmets " Ouch !

[@maskedavenger2578]

When I started riding I don’t remember any biker having a full face ,they wore open face with visor or goggles ,I never knew of any one hitting their chin in a motorcycle accident .I got dragged over 50 yards down road after front end tyre deflation wearing a £5 Kangol open face helmet .I had no head or face injury’s ,but my left knee cap was torn open ,arm & ankle injures plenty of gravel rash .My clothes jacket & boots were shredded .I now wear flip face ,but only to keep out cold weather.

[@bullsfan3705]

Loved all three episodes. Respect to the men in blue!

[@UltimateDazzle]

Great series Andy, makes for really interesting and informative videos

[@davehoughton1080]

Excellent short series, enjoyed that, thanks!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave

[@RuytonXI]

A excellent 3-part video TMF, really enjoyed it :)

[@johnDukemaster]

Aaah Wales, such a lovely place. Been there once and I'm full of fond memories. Thank you mr Flyer!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevegresty4181]

Great videos Andy, just got back from Snowdonia myself, lovely scenery. Just a point on open face helmets, I have & use both, some food for thought. On the protection side of things, they're not as safe as a full face jobie obviously, but IMHO they excel in the amount of vision they provide. Full face helmets, depending on their style & the type of bike you ride can have very limiting over the shoulder lifesaver check issues. Chin piece contacts the shoulder limiting the amount of head turn available. Just my thoughts, both have plus & minus issues. Stay safe, enjoy the ride, but relish the safe return home more......

[@OllyHitchen]

Great set of videos! I went to uni in Bangor and spent 4 years riding around Snowdonia on my Aprilia RS125 2 stroke. I remember being pulled by traffic back then on the A55 as my tail light failed and they were sound back then too. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@lpete531]

Awesome series TMF👍🏽 very informative on lane positioning and etc.

[@marcr660907]

Very enjoyable series TMF, nice bunch of chaps.

[@dnlgrhm]

Spectacular! I think this is one of your all-time best ones. The scenery, interspersed drone footage and questions - well done! You're getting pretty darn good at this stuff. I was struck by you comment about getting a brew which, I know, means either coffee or tea for you but here in the USA it would mean a beer. That difference among we cousins had never occurred to me before.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Dan!

[@LydiaLikes]

Loving this series.

[@soupdragon1]

Really enjoyed that series thanks.

[@garytilley3217]

Some cracking footage there Andy. Thanks for sharing

[@pauldownes5345]

Stunning roads and views 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for taking us along for the ride 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching....

[@debenhamdave4314]

Enjoying these videos, planning a mini tour late July to Peak district but may have to go further West as well to Wales as you have reminded me how great the scenery is. Cheers TMF

[@AJSpinDrift]

Another great episode and nice to see some roads that I, even as a local, have not yet ridden.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@RichardASK]

What a great trio of videos. Really good Andy. Well done.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Richard!

[@ticthedog9413]

👍 Many thanks for a enjoyable series of videos, topped off with good editing and quality drone footage.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zedd165]

Thoroughly enjoyed the vids.

[@bshortt4244]

what an enjoyable series

[@neilhesford3855]

Brilliant series, interesting and informative, great to watch.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Neil!

[@clunkygearbox]

What a great job you have Mr Flyer! Outstanding video trilogy! Great footage and commentary in an heavenly environment. I have ridden the B4391 and it is amazing. In fact I rode it back and forth a few times trying to get myself included in some filming of a car show there. I suspect TG but not sure. Alas I was not featured. I did try though! I had a nice Police moment yesterday, as I was riding in the Forest of Bowland area with my wife, when a Police officer on foot gave us a cheery wave! Made my day. Cheers!

[@markinstien1]

Absolutely brilliant trilogy of videos Andy, keep em coming pal, 👌🏼👍🏼

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Mark - appreciated!

[@beolux]

Loved this series, thanks!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidtasker3057]

I had a great time on the police bike safe course. We were so lucky that day as we had one officer per person on the afternoon ride to North Wales. And yes they talked about positioning and their use of the other side of the road but couldn't emphasis enough that they will never sacrifice safety for position. And just spending a day with those guys can really improve your road riding, they were so keen to help and pass on their training. Great bunch of guys and can't recommend the bike safe course enough if you ever get chance to go on one. And great series, loved all 3 episodes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks David - glad you enjoyed them!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Love the shirt Mr. Flyer :) Nice drone work as well !!

[@jaffamaddin]

Great set of videos....very interesting. Keep up the good work Andy!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Jeff!

[@stuartshaw3035]

Most enjoyable, absolutely love Wales, regular at ponderosa cafe. Well done Sir. 🏍🤙

[@bobholley6202]

This has been one of my favorites Andy. Great set of vids!!!! 👍🏻 Thoroughly enjoyed it! 🏍💨💨💨💨💨

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tomroberts1075]

B4391 is an epic stretch of road been across it a few times! Lovely ride

[@paulmorris3022]

fantastic scenery, brilliant vid. Thank you Andy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thabnk you Paul!

[@elf19732000]

Brilliant trio of videos, great views and some good comedy moments too

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Much appreciated!