Have You Ridden in Wales, Yet?!

It's our annual season opener, and we decided to return to Wales.
Thank you, Wales, for, well, just being you!
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[@PicosPaul1979]

probably the most chilled weekend out on the bike ive ever had, awesome weekend. i forgot the toilet bit 😂 .

[@ClarkieBoy]

Welcome back to our wonderful, wild and woolly Wales! 😄

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

I first rode to Hay-on-Wye in South Wales at the start of April 1984 to stay camping for a week.. I went back to the west Midlands and I loved the roads in Wales that much that before the end of April I had moved to Hay-on-Wye.. I lived there for just under 4 years I then moved to Oban on the west coast of Scotland and lived there for 18 months.. I decided to move back to Wales only this time I moved to Mid Wales were I lived and bought up my family, I lived there in Llandrindod Wells for 22 years before moving were I live now up in North Wales, The Ponderosa Cafe where you stopped to meet your dad is my local biker cafe which is just over 20 minutes from my house... I have been very fortunate to have lived with some of the best biking roads right outside my front door.

[@RichyVida]

Heading back to Llandndrod next weekend 👍

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

@@RichyVida I can't keep away from the A483 from Newtown to Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells and down to Builth Wells, and then the A470 through Newbridge-on-Wye, Rhayader and onto the Elan Valley loop.. Stunning views on amazing roads.. Ride Safe buddy.. 🏍....... 🤟😎

[@advdan]

Was there all weekend 🙌🏻 a friend of the family had a place in Builth wells so we use that as base camp for the elan valley 😍

[@neilurquhart8622]

My dog a Golden Retriever which I rehomed at 8 months (now 20 months) is named Dave; otherwise known as ‘Dave the dog’. All the best with your Keith🦮😂

[@twowheelsquirrel]

Called my dog Edward

[@RichyVida]

Brilliant!

[@dalerichardsonrichardson4235]

Looks great am looking forward to going on Friday can’t wait

[@raymondlyle663]

Great video as always Rich and bike is mega but I’m a Honda fan! I’m delighted with the name Keith and I’ll claim credit having put it on the comments on the reveal vid 🤣👍🏻

[@colincooper2851]

Hi Richy, Wife and I have just returned from a week riding Wales on our Tigers. Stunning, beautiful place, already booked for more of the same next year 😊

[@SimonGough64]

My first weekend tour was in Wales on my Himalayan. Fantastic trip.

[@Subject__017]

Me and my wife got home this time last week from our Honeymoon, which was a Motorcycle tour of North Wales 😎 We both absolutely loved the fantastic scenery, the roads are the best I’ve ever ridden! We did it all, fully loaded with panniers 2-up on my RE Meteor 350! 😁

[@davidknight4497]

Just came back from Inverness Richy, I find these places are fantastic when the weather is kind but very harsh when not. 😂

[@DanceMusic1957]

Blimey Richy 2015 i came over from the Netherlands toured upto the peak district and over too wales down too Devon and back, loved it weather was lovely aswell. another cracking Video mate and hello Keith..👌👍. aaaaah good ole English Fish and Chips how i miss em.😋😋 Regards Glenn👍

[@EmeraldExplorer1200]

Wales has some stunning roads and scenery, we did Elan Valley and Devil's Staircase at the end of March, was so good we did it again but anti clockwise.

[@sweebeyh4327]

A great watch. Love Wales. Best wishes to your Dad for a speedy recovery. 👍

[@RichyVida]

Thank you very much 👍

[@davewash50]

Great first video with ‘our Keith’! Mega name that Rich. Thank you👍

[@patrickryan7370]

‘Had to Google it,” love it.

[@RichyVida]

😜

[@martinadams1560]

And the best bike our Keith don't mind those GS's 😂 twin all the way Wales is fantastic in fairness

[@juliegwalter1645]

Did all these runs around the dams / vallys 2 weeks ago . Absolutely amazing trip to Rhayader and on the Llyn Brianne

[@RichyVida]

Yes it really is

[@garethcouhig6055]

Good one,looking forward to watching the next video.we have two tour’s down through Wales this year the videos r giving us a taster .👍Manxman 🇮🇲

[@rockjock1965]

Well I’ve got to say I live in wales and I love the roads here they are so special

[@reddevil0074]

Was in wales last weekend. Mate and I stayed in Dolgellau. Good couple of days riding round including the A4069 (Top Gear Road) which now unfortunately has 40 MPH average speed cameras. Good road is the A483 north from Llandrindod Wells towards Welshpool

[@OnThaBike]

Yes today !!

[@keithwilliams8003]

Croeso yn ol i Gymru Richy, as we say around these parts and thanks for picking such a great name for your new bike mate 😜👍

[@mikealls8938]

That's a cliff hanger if ever I saw one. Five blokes ...can they turn on an oven? Tune in next time to find out! 😂

[@lynsmith1096]

Good to see you back in Wales Richy

[@RichyVida]

Bloody good to be back!

[@pw3591]

Currently doing a little tour of Scotland, ABR in June, then a Welsh trip with Teapot1 in July 👍

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

road Wales last year, doing Land's End to John O Groats, then finishing off on the NC500, epic trip, 2 weeks until my first trip away, Brittany/Normandy TET, then ABR in June, and finally Pyrenees France, Spain and Andorra in September, some great trips planned this year. Elan valley was amazing 😁

[@RichyVida]

Elan is lovely. I do prefer Llyn Brianne, though 😀

[@jonelvidge9191]

Looking fwd to going on Bruce’s Chickenstrips tour to Welsh Wales … re your new bikes name, reminiscent of my previous bmw R9t Urban GS… I called that Keith, as in Keith Urban - so yes I also had a bike called Keith !!!!

[@willhoult]

Brilliant vid looking forward to more

[@thewoodster8607]

Love riding in Wales, Richie. I try and do a trip there every year. It helps having a son in uni in Aberystwyth! Speed restrictions are coming in though, so we concentrate on chugging around the lanes.

[@Wats1984]

Looking forward to seeing the Welsh trip now! 👍

[@FenTour]

My bikes all have names, BMW, Harley, Honda, Suzuki, Ribelle… I am a bore… yea must get to wales, great vid.

[@anthonyarnold5008]

My uncle had a Mk1 Transit called "our patrick". It was an ex-Balfour Kirkpatrick van, so a few peeled off letters... my dad's Keith too!😂

[@RichyVida]

Haha brill!

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Lol 😂love the new name 👌 definitely love wales new bike this week so will definitely be hitting the Brecons for sure 👌 another good vid as ever we will definitely have to hook up for a ride 👌

[@RichyVida]

Would love to, pal! I like your Dad a lot, too! 👍

[@KingBespokeCreations]

Our Keith! 😂

[@RichyVida]

😝

[@5tevieb954]

Prediction of several comments about you using E10 😂… Great video ❤

[@RichyVida]

Aah, are people still moaning about that? 🤦‍♂️

[@5tevieb954]

@@RichyVida yeah but no issues on a brand spanking new bike I wouldn’t imagine

[@stephenclarke9419]

Awesome video with OUR KIETH love it

[@cartzwheels]

Loving the name Keith. Looking forward to this little trip away with the lads. It’s weird that we always seem to be in the same places but about a week apart haha. I remember you doing your secret tour (Cornwall) and I had gone down the week before 😂, and now we have just got back from a weekend away in wales.

[@RichyVida]

Back there again next weekend 💪

[@WiltshireMan]

Generally go to Wales twice a year Richy. Some great riding there:)

[@RichyVida]

It’s nice not to visit too often, to keep that magic! Special place for sure 👌

[@2wheelbikers311]

Great video once again. That's a cracking chip shop at Aberaeron. Counting down now, 4 weeks until we go. Haha was gonna call our next dog Keith 😂👌🏍🏍

[@RichyVida]

Haha brill! You should 👍

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

Go now before Furher Dickfords preposterous blanket 20 MPH limit comes into force in September 2023.

[@RichyVida]

Wow! Where’s this?

[@Jarvy159]

I live just north of Lampeter and have 2 holiday lets, if your back this way any time this year I'll do you a good deal.

[@RichyVida]

Oh great. Thank you! Send me an email [e-mail]

[@xl250mon5]

I do every day ,I live there .👌👍

[@ontheroadadventure]

We did a a series of videos in wales, amazing roads if you know where to go

[@Baza765]

Nice vid bro,good to see Pops getting about "slowly"i've got the Tshirt for that one lol;-) Our Keith eh,,,,i've had a few called "Bloody Bar Stewards" ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@alexmorgan3435]

Wales .......... great all round. Biking, hiking, mountains, forests, beaches, beautiful towns and villages. it's got it all. What's happened to Egone these days?

[@cliff1551]

Wales is cool ye 🎉😊

[@martinhughes9769]

Great Name for your bike 😊, you should apply for a job with the Welsh tourist board, ,fair play you give wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 a good show case in your videos, there is some beautiful road in Wales, I would say that is were I live, another enjoyable watch,

[@RichyVida]

Next couple are 🤩

[@jh9493]

Our Keith!! 😂😂

[@RichyVida]

🤣🤣

[@garryshirreffs9645]

Yep

[@therustybullethole8592]

Apologies if have missed but do you ever publish map of routes you have followed - always envious of scenery you have found! Great vid again!

[@RichyVida]

I don’t 👍

[@tedtheturbot]

@0:55 it was a cat called Mark II and he's been pissing in the yard all week, couldn't understand why but now I know, he's been traumatised, he knew you were gunna call him a dog called Dave..;) Nice trip Rich. RKEEF like it btw

[@3goldfinger]

Yeah, New South Wales, in Australia.🤣

[@Dianti.77]

Salam dari Indonesia🇮🇩 Saya keturunan dari Negara Wales, dan saya memakai Marga Wales 👍👍👍🤝

[@fantastic_voyage]

P.s. see you at the ABR Rally....

[@johnnimick6102]

Only just watched this video hope your dad has fully recovered

[@RichyVida]

Thank you. He has. He’s fighting fit again now 👍

[@TenereAdventures]

Hi Richy, I’ve just watched your Wales video and enjoyed it. I was wondering what horn that is on Kieth? 👍

[@RichyVida]

Denali Soundbomb! It’s a monster!

[@TenereAdventures]

@@RichyVida great thanks Richy 👍

[@vincentvangogh8092]

My favourite haunt is wales

[@dogzero1]

I was there myself last week. I rode from Lincolnshire. Visited the Ponderosa and the Old Stored Biker Cafe. Hve you been to the Old Stores Biker Cafe Richy? You really need to go. I grew up in the area and I could show some back roads to the Ponderosa and The Old Stores Cafe that you would love.

[@RichyVida]

I don’t believe I have Keith?

[@dogzero1]

@@RichyVida Who's Keith?

[@RichyVida]

Haha Bill*

[@andrewharrop7932]

Superb 👍

[@garryshirreffs9645]

Ridden there loads

[@fantastic_voyage]

Hi richie.....how about starting a campaign to reduce our road tax for second or third bikes...we only ride one at a time...especially considering the dangerous state of our roads....regards!!

[@keithgreig7136]

oh dear, don't mind the Keith if you add big lad

[@chriswild2458]

Was that the mermaid pub at 2:20 ?

[@thomaskane9298]

Did I see you riding through Swansea yesterday, Sunday 7th May?

[@RichyVida]

No sir

[@omboss_reborn]

I like your videos..nice videos

[@neilsneath1717]

Noticed you do not seem to use Calimoto any more in favour of a Zumo XT. Any particular reason? I am doing the same thing and find the Zumo is an intuititive and great bit of kit. Would rather have put this in a private post but could not find a way. A while ago I asked what hand protectors you were using. Went for the Barkbusters. Cracking gear.

[@RichyVida]

Hi Neil. Yeah, once you get used to and understand the Garmin, it’s just head and shoulders above any app on your phone. I have just also purchased MRA (MyRouteApp) for route planning as it transfers so much easier to (and talks properly to) the Garmin. I’d still use Cali if on the VFR or pressbikes etc.

[@neilsneath1717]

@@RichyVida Totally agree. Cheers

[@johncummins3860]

Is there a 20mph limit in place of the current 30mph being implemented throughout Wales in September ?

[@RichyVida]

No idea? 🤷‍♂️

[@canuk_guy873]

Africa R'Keef? R'Keef? It's all in the spelling ... 🤣

[@johngittins6244]

Keith……Keith !? There’s only one Keith I know off the TV and he wasn’t big lad. He was not very well endowed little lad ! Don’t take him out in cold weather that’s all I can say 😂😂 Ps - you should’ve stayed at the Lake Vyrnwy hotel. The owner is a Canadian biker. It’s just like the overlook hotel - Red Rum….Red Rum….😂

[@andyhoggan1490]

I hope you washed your hands, after your trip to the LOOOO.🤣🤣

[@stevendolphin6752]

Fantastic rich! Quick question off topic mate, got myself a new (to me) bike (sprint st). I remember watching a video a while back about supreme coat ceramic, I ride all year round, is it worth getting or will a regular wash with acf50 suffice? I ask as I know I’ll get a genuine answer! Cheers again Rich lovely seeing our Kieth getting out and about too!

[@RichyVida]

Save your money 👍

[@stevendolphin6752]

Booked in at 5 to midnight as they had a £100 off offer over the weekend 🤦🏼‍♂️ big lad always booked gleaming and he wasn’t exactly a garage queen! Cheers for honest response though mate, lovely how you’re so genuine! 👍

[@stevendolphin6752]

@@RichyVida also let them know it was your channel that sent me of course 👍

[@Mototherapy_online]

This is not Richy : there is no snow in the vid 😂

[@RichyVida]

Haha 🫣

[@Mr-H.]

Ssshhhh mun it’s our secret 😂

[@boblynch7535]

What has happened to our friend Egon? Is he OK?

[@P.O-GSArider]

👍🤘👍🤘

[@colinevans5818]

Hope you and Keith are happy together 😂

[@RichyVida]

🤣

[@eurwyndavies9339]

What was the address of the accommodation you had in Cardigan?

[@RichyVida]

Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages, SA43 2AE, Cardigan

[@eurwyndavies9339]

@@RichyVida Thank you

[@bren106]

Let's hope Keith doesn't trash your hotel room and smash your guitars like his namesake.

[@paulsherwood6010]

Debbie dose Dallas & Richy rides Keith..sorry mate it not right.😮

[@RichyVida]

Hahaha

[@Ebadol-gel]

Whats a keith ?

[@paulsmyth497]

Phew!. I can sleep again now I know you’re with Keith……. Honest now……in chuffing’ Cairo mate 😳👀🤪.. Judith 😍

[@RichyVida]

Haha Judith! Top man 👍

[@fireblade6756]

nope not when I can ride here in Scotland thanks!!

[@RichyVida]

Haha there’s more than just one side to a slice of bread!

[@stevie150365]

Has egon given up??

[@5tevieb954]

I think it’s more like he’s got a mrs now 😂

[@velocity1479]

UK, wales etc are such a depressing place. No sunlight.

[@RichyVida]

Sunburn in next episode

[@antonoat]

Sorry mate but I will never get used to "Our Keith" should definitely have had a girls name! I'm totally disappointed, lol. Should have been Sarah smile or Rhonda the Honda, lol.

[@Rvj.12]

Bro if you were a motovlogger in India then you could have had million subscribers easily.

[@RichyVida]

Maybe I should come to India! 👍

[@ollydogtravels9465]

tel yer dad i know the feeling just watching this is in steppinghill have tommy the tumor cut out of me small intestine. regards onto yer dad

[@RichyVida]

Speedy recovery, Sir and thank you very much. Will do!

[@EJK1965]

Thank god you did it on an adventure bike otherwise you wouldn't have made it.....

[@RichyVida]

🤦‍♂️

[@salvaquest2123]

The roads & views certainly lend themselves riding in Wales, one just has to deal with the Welsh!! Yes as soon as you enter a shop or bar they stop talking English & begin an attempt at speaking Welsh.. unfortunately that rather large chip on the shoulder now identifies as a baked potato ..

[@RichO1701e]

Number plate nicknames are a bit of a double edged sword... My KTM890 is GNJ...have a guess 😳😳😂

[@RichyVida]

Haha

[@cliff1551]

5:00 Richie what tyre do you prefer anakee wild or trail max raid

[@RichyVida]

Raid’s. By a mile.

[@cliff1551]

@@RichyVida cheers