I Conquered Wales’ MOST REMOTE Trail on a Motorcycle (kind of) Ep.12

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@SUVRVing]

Great video! I think I'm most impressed by Martin being able to lift his GS when it went down in the water like it was nothing 💪

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes that was unreal 🤯🤩

[@samhill3496]

@@SUVRVing they rest on cylinder heads. About half way over. Still heavy.

[@benjackson1385]

So many Armchair experts, but you guys are having fun. You know the limits of the bikes and yourselves. It's hugely entertaining. Remember the only bike you need to have an adventure on, is the one in your garage. Always love your videos and enthusiasm.

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️

[@zrx1100zz]

I don't like to think of it as armchair I like to think of it as experience chair 40 long years of broken battered and bruised experience chair...... I truly wish I could wave a magic wand, get them the right bikes, equipment, about half that gear they're carrying.... But I can't so what we're left with is some fun to watch content.... While I desperately try to bite my tongue. 😁🥃 As they say over there cheers!

[@bhroma]

You two are determined and thats awesome!! Sometimes I get tired just watching you pick up your bikes or struggle on the trail. Keep going!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@TheShortyBiker]

You’re both doing great pushing your boundaries and taking the challenge on

[@motorcyclistfromholland8856]

What can I say. I take my hat off for both but especially for Lavi. For someone who just passed their drivers licence and then do this type of roads. It’s pretty amazing.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@belsnickel5538]

Yes you get days like this, as somebody who rides a very underpowered, very heavy Ural can attest to. It is super frustrating when you spend hours going nowhere (once spent 6 hours to go less than 40km) but in the end, it is all part of the adventure right. Enjoy.

[@LaviandOllie]

Haha we totally understand ☺️

[@edwardmiller6353]

What an adventure you had today!! We are grateful non of you were injured. Hopefully, tomorrow will be less difficult for you.

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much :)

[@georgeferguson9779]

No failures! It was adventures! Y’all are doing great!

[@LaviandOllie]

Oh yes 🙌

[@yorkchris10]

The UK is a great place for train buffs. I rode a steam train near Dalgellau and I don't think there was any worry about starting a forest fire. Apparently I have ancestry in Welsh railroading, but granny took care of the family tree. I still remember the Royal Mail stamps on her letters from Wales. The phone was very expensive on the UK end. You could probably really lower the air in those balloon tires. More roll over than bounce.

[@pauljoyquilter359]

If you lose traction like you did on the hill, just lower your tyre pressures by 8 - 10 psi on the rear and pump it up again after that tricky section. This should help till next tyre change.

[@markchristianson8178]

Great job you guys very smart about your limits . For a first rider wow she has come a long way great job !!! Yes small and big bikes have there limits in different trails for sure i get it . Can't wait for more be safe you 2 okay !!!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Bavenbushcraft]

Awesome episode, best one of the series! Martin and his GS... Wow! How be picked that up so quickly... Double wow! That's some really gnarly terrain there! I've also been over the same crossing... It's near Rheidol riding school! You guys push on so well... Keep going 😊 Dale

[@LaviandOllie]

Glad you enjoyed it Dale ❤️

[@talesfromthebike]

Lavi your skills are improving so quickly, well done.

[@ubatubaable]

Guys you’re rocking this, proud dad moment (probably sounds weird but hopefully you know what I mean). Lavi especially, it’s clicked. You can read, listen and watch all you like but in the end you just need to go and do it, leaving your brain and body to work out how best to do it. Enjoy the ride in every way both of you 💪🏼 and respect to Martin, great lift of the GS btw 💪🏼💪🏼

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much for your feedback :)

[@RoyBarnes-v9p]

👏well done Lavi and ollie 👏, you really are brave, And a little bonkers, I think you are doing brilliantly, And Lavi you have amazed me when to think you have only just passed your test, Take care both of you, Best wishes Roy 😊👍❤.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@johndawson-booth7290]

Wow again!! No wonder your socks are wet wading through rivers up to your knees. As you said, you're pushing the bikes to their limits (and beyond). Great advert for them - and for how quickly you can become more than competent (Lavi) at off road riding if you put the effort in (and you're certainly doing that!)

[@petrusjohannesnel9934]

I am really sorry for Lavie...😥 The pain and disappointment alongside wet clothes & boots. Ollie - You shown great patience - A hug of love & support will be great for the Lady.... and her appreciation will energize you & her. Absolutely Respect for you 2 what you taking on &: endure. Great young spirits.👏🫡🤩❤️

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@fishybob9059]

Fair play guys. Attempting those trails on those bikes with those tyres. It’s great fun on enduro bikes but this is the true spirit of adventure.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Crashersmith]

Great video Lavi and Ollie for a new rider Lavi you are doing so well and so is Ollie regards Dave 🇬🇧

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you! 😀❤️

[@TruBluTraveler]

GoPro's terrain, and real one seen at 4:01! And 4:22 decision was some smarter and sensible! Some because, sometimes blades of grass could be slippery as well! Anyways, did well, cool video!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@nomoreblahblah]

Excellent video. Very good footage. We all learn as we go, and reflect on what we will do differently the next time we encounter the same hurdle. Maybe it's going faster, going slower, no hesitation. Eventually, we become comfortable doing more difficult tasks/maneuvers. Things we had no chance of doing a month or even a week ago. We learn our limits or the bike's limits. We persevere. We adapt, we improvise, we overcome. We are the " Adventure riders".... 🤣 You two are doing great. Excellent Cool 😎

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 😍

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 😍

[@sangeethkpy]

A adventurous day to test and find your and the bikes limits .. the landscapes were breathtaking ... Keep rocking !!!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@MrAusadventure]

Dry socks are useless on that trail! HaHa! The heavy bikes have an advantage in slippery conditions as that weight gives you more momentum and traction in certain spots than light bikes do. But Martin obviously has skills too! You might have had to turn around, but what a cool adventure you had in there! I do love the little villages you guys pass through on this series. Very cool! With that steep hill, holding the front brake uphill is always going to slide as there is no weight on the front of the bike. When the bike is turned off and in gear you can use the clutch as a brake by letting it out to engage the drive. It's much more effective. Steep hills are definitely challenging and pretty scary! I'm not a fan! What a cool spot to camp! It's awesome that you can legally camp there! Great episode guys and well done!

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much for watching 😍

[@BobsBikingAdventures]

You need to make a Lavi and Ollie special edition Van Van Snorkel kit.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@LaviandOllie]

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[@gillianflanders3389]

I’m truly exhausted watching the hill climb!! Well done Lavi you are doing so well - go girl 😝

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@T_C_R_M]

Truly awesome efforts made by the pair of you, always best to turn around when you're not 100% confident that you will be safe and complete a part of the trail

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@davidhampton8752]

Knobby tire would have helped quite a bit on that steep section. But ,then, you know that now. 🤔

[@LaviandOllie]

Haha yes the next time we get proper tyres 🤣

[@rvrebel2209]

Hello. Ollie & Lavi. Both river and hill were beyond limits of your bikes. Not to worry. From the river going back yeah Lavi is standing. ( I said about not gripping the handle bar just use to steer. You have now got confidence in doing that , great 😊😊) . Ok you washed the bike , no problem 😂😂. It was deep. That hill incline was way too steep (. Lavi. I hope your foot is ok and better. ). Ridiculous amounts of water out your boots as well. Glad you found a great place to camp. Wish both of You Well. Thanks for the film.

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much for your kind comment! ❤️

[@Merthyr-Dave]

Lavi you are amazing on that machine fear less. Great video

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@edmargolin1365]

I like you both so much. Regret it was so hard on Lavi. Towns and trains and roads and pubs would be entertaining. I know you have your plans, but don’t get hurt. Take care.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Wrong-Way-Round]

Ollie as far as using the front brake to stop the bike rolling back on a gradient like that, it's a case of 'point of gravity', it moves back with every degree of angle even more so with luggage making the front lighter. There was no more compression on the front forks to assist the brake. Basic rule of an uphill start is to apply the rear brake leaving your right hand free, only for the twistgrip.I won't go into tyre tread as others have mentioned it. "Onwards and Upwards" eh 😉

[@LaviandOllie]

Haha thanks so much for the advice 🥳

[@zantharzello2999]

dirt bikes do that without issue not round tires o throttle through the rocks you got this

[@haxan6663]

Lavi, you are doing an amazing job! I have been riding bikes for 35 years and the closest I have come to riding off road has been on wet rally fields! You are inspiring me to do some off road training.

[@LaviandOllie]

😍😍😍

[@robertsmith4466]

Lavi is so confident now she must be ready for riding a bigger road bike adventure now. That hill was a case of wrong tyres, you needed to stay on the foot peggs and get most weight on the back tyre but propper knobbly tyres are what you want.

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes the tyres made my life more difficult for sure 😅

[@iambaroudeur]

Nice adventure ! Merci beaucoup !

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@teneretraveller8980]

Damn good effort. And very intelligent decision to turn around and take another path. Ride safe 👍

[@MP-xs7qk]

Dry socks plastic bag over socks then boots... plastic bags are available everywhere and cheap.. and help keep the wet away from the feet.. LOL.

[@noelbowerman1562]

Both of your skills are improving ,don't be disheartened by ,areas you cannot access on your current bikes and skill levels.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@davidhampton8752]

Bloody nerve-wracking!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@saltybiker252]

Exactly this is the limit of these bikes. You need more power for this. Great video ✌️👊

[@LaviandOllie]

Totally agree 🤪

[@stephenmccabe9941]

Hey guys great series really enjoying it.I want to give you a tip for drying your boots but you need newspaper before you go to sleep pack your boots with crumpled up news paper it will absorb so much of the water over night that you boots will be that much more comfortable in the morning and then you can burn with the morning fire or put it in the bin I hope this helps keep you feet dry

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much for the tip 😊

[@Bassy_on_the_move]

You did very well to get out of Tregaron alive after calling it a village, and not just once 😂😂 they’re very proud there of the town 😅 am loving the videos guys

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@gordonsuddery4635]

You guys are so brave to do that on little 125 my best wishes to you from the Philippines hope you make it to the end ♥️💪👍😉😀😁🤔💭🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⭐

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@ExeterCenturion]

Fairly certain I met Martin at the GS Challenge!

[@LaviandOllie]

Now way! How cool is that?

[@rabh6746]

Lavi got a bit over confident, lesson learned I hope😆That hill was insane, not a Van Van hill for sure😉You made the right decision at the river crossing, it wasn't worth the risk! Loved your camping spot, awesome video guys😊

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@thebrowns5337]

0:06 - I thought that was seaweed on your head!

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Skiamakhos]

That bit that defeated you, you could have got the R1200GS to give you a tow with your engines off & in neutral. You'd have got wet but it wouldn't have done much to your bikes.

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes that would have been interesting 😁 thanks so much for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@Peterdb24]

Wow

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you Peter 🤩

[@santiavila2005]

Honda crf 300 should be your next bikes

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@hassanmekkaoui1]

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[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Dalevd]

Love lavi head dress…❤

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you 😊

[@adrianbennett8956]

look how he done it , feet up an steady pace .maybe the little van van wernt such a good idea . but respect for giving it a good go .

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@daveo226]

You really need to look after those chains they are very small chains on the 125 and wont take too much before they are worn out especially with where you are riding them , make sure you clean and lube them up regularly. I have 2 vanvans a 125 and a 200 they are great bikes but your really pushing them to their limit and beyond what they are designed for riding them on the TET .

[@cliff1551]

2:15 lavi ollie, just imagine your driving tractors ye and keep the momentum up over rocks.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@bikenavbm1229]

great episode its fair to say you wer'nt beaten the machines reached their limit first, the majority of even experienced riders out there are rarely able to say that. I dont want to be a killjoy but perhaps better not to promote illegal wild camping, if you had camped down by the water and it rained during the night/morning the little climb back to the road? My local area so I know whats coming, great stuff keep it up. I also ride a GS and done the strata but on knobblies styling it there Martin wish I had your height so much of an advantage.

[@LaviandOllie]

Thanks so much for watching :)

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

I've got that kettle too 😅

[@LaviandOllie]

We love that kettle 😍

[@samhill3496]

All good. Tough going. Now computer issues. Connectivity. Glad not hurt. Vid never shows just how steep a place really is. East Kentucky USA Next time

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@ridicule35]

Hi folks. Given the TET conditions you basically need two things: low weight and traction. The bikes are light. However looking at those back wheels spinning, you don’t have traction. You need proper off road knobby tires. I would suggest you get the proper tires on next town/bike shop. Otherwise you will endure more of the same throughout the TET. The constant rain and gravel and mud makes tire choice critical. 🤷✌️

[@daveo226]

Problem is with the vanvan there is very limited tyre choice I know cause we have 2 a 125 and a 200

[@TheKarelKramer]

Virtually no tire choices for the rest and almost none for the front.

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes you’re totally right, we would definitely change a few things on the next trip 😅

[@RYwoodview]

Lavi, you're good enough now that you should start riding lead!

[@patrickperron792]

No wonder you guys are so tinny...love your diet. I shall try it.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@eddiejaoude]

wow how steep is that hill? Cameras never show the actual steepness

[@LaviandOllie]

It was mad steep :P

[@CadillacJack]

You'll be getting webbed feet! Great entertainment.

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@Lagniappe.]

That is the worse feeling, brand new dry socks, instantly wet because of wet shoes. Had the miserable experience last year...

[@LaviandOllie]

😭

[@T_C_R_M]

If you are heading towards snowdonia, let me know the dare time and I have some seal skinz waterproof socks you can have for the rest of the trip

[@LaviandOllie]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dominiquemartindescrienne258]

Vive les chaussettes étanche ! Un peu cher mais efficace

[@LaviandOllie]

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[@ahmed11782]

I am a big fan of Ollie.

[@LaviandOllie]

Me too 😜❤️

[@Clonyxl8]

The limits are the bikes and the tires...not the riders 😊

[@LaviandOllie]

☺️

[@tomhill1852]

It’s not tracks it’s canals. You need a canal boat.

[@LaviandOllie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YusufEl-Zarfi]

I love you always ❤❤

[@LaviandOllie]

😍😍😍

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

Young married couple tour Wales - lots of heavy breathing!

[@Innerspace100]

Aw... bit of a bummer, but... you know... next time you'll have slightly bigger bikes with a bit more oompf on tap, and you'll traverse those bits like nobody's business!

[@LaviandOllie]

Oh yes 🥳🥳🥳

[@chema1546]

Ok 😢

[@aloysiousfernandez175]

Martin as strong as an ox

[@LaviandOllie]

He really is 🤣

[@robertgoerss]

You know i love your videos and followed you around your epic ride around the world, but these TET videos are a little painful. So much water and rocks and so many spills. I think you need kayaks and a front end loader with a elevated hook to get over the rocks. Lavi, I think you wont ever quit almost anything, ollie too, but please rethink this struggle.

[@LaviandOllie]

The next trip will be different 😂

[@robertgoerss]

@@LaviandOllie I hope so. All work and no fun can become no fun.

[@romanianefiltrata8214]

👍🥳🤗💫💯🏍

[@chr11sf]

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[@alainmichaud6747]

This look must worst than your tour around the world, maybe the bike are more suited for road than trail... maybe a different route should be looked at. But you are working so hard at it , we will follow you what ever you will do. Alain & Yellow

[@LaviandOllie]

Yes that road was a huge challenge 😂 would love to return one day with more skills and different bike 🥳