For now, wish me luck...
Hwyl fawr!
https://cottonbudmedia.blogspot.com/2018/03/
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About to hit the road on a modest (but for me, slightly terrifying) 7 day tour around Wales on the GTS. Never done anything remotely like this before. I've started a blog and there are a couple of introductory posts - I'll do a day by day report when I'm back and post it all here, promise.
For now, wish me luck... Hwyl fawr! https://cottonbudmedia.blogspot.com/2018/03/ ⚠️ Last edited by Chug Norris on UTC; edited 1 time
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Awesome, I look forward to your report. Love the red scooter.
I can't see any harm in taking your first big adventure 2 hours from home, I suspect that may help keep you on the road. Good luck and have fun. 🛵🛵🛵 |
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Have a blast and bring on the pics! We drove around Wales for a week last summer and all I do is wish I were on two wheels...well, that and soak up the verdant beauty.
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Congrats on taking the plunge. Take your time getting around and don't push yourself and your mileage too hard. Work up to longer and longer days. Last thing to remember is that everyone speaks the same language as you, cops don't need bribes and everyone takes cash! Have fun buddy!
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Day One - The Potteries to The Wye Valley
Well I did it, and I'm home in one piece!
Full write up of the first day here. 6 more days to follow, but at this rate it may take a while... https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/day-one-potteries-to-wye-valley.html |
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Nice!
Looks like you had a good weather for the day one. Great pictures, great landscape for scootering! |
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Great write up and gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing, this could form the basis for a Donk tour of Wales!
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Stunning shots of a beautiful region! Love the write-up, as well.
Sounds -- and looks -- like a perfect trip! |
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Day Two - The Wye Valley to Blaengarw
Thanks for the nice feedback so far folks.
Some photos from day 2 - finally get over the border, across the Brecon Beacons, and down into The Valleys. More photos and the write up can be found here: https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/day-two-wye-valley-to-blaengawr.html |
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Great report again!
I actually laughed aloud during the description of what happened at the Abergavenny car park Not that I laughed at you, but you just told the story so well! |
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RRider wrote: I actually laughed aloud during the description of what happened at the Abergavenny car park Thanks for the feedback. This blogging thing is almost as much of a leap into the unknown as the ride! |
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Day Four - Blaengarw to Tenby
Didn't post Day Three here as it was a rest day in The Valleys, although it is covered in the blog if you're interested.
Day Four involved a fair bit of riding though. More pictures (including some nice beaches) and my write up in the link. https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/day-four-blaengarw-to-tenby.html Cheers. |
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Day Six - 168 miles from The South to The North on a 'moped'
This was the biggest ride of the trip.
As ever, a far too long write up here : https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/day-six-tenby-to-llyn-peninsula.html Cheers |
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Great pics and interesting story again - it gives a different kind of depth to the places when you share your feelings and past events!
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Thanks RRider - it's a lot to read so I'm glad you like it. I suppose it wouldn't be a mid life crisis without a bit of reminiscence!
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Day Seven
Thanks Virginian.
A little bit of riding on my penultimate day of the trip - and the search (on foot) for a fabled pub. https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/day-seven-llyn-peninsula-and-ty-coch-inn.html |
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Nice write up and pics so far! I've been following along intently. One day I'll come over see the country where my grandparents were from (surname Jones)
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Day Eight - Homeward Bound
Thanks for taking the time to read MJ & Bob, and anyone else who was interested/patient enough to read all 15,000 words.
Last day now up. Will post an appendix with a detailed breakdown of what I packed for the trip etc in due course. https://midlifecrisisbyvespa.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/day-eight-bala-ponderosahome.html Cheers all! Ireland next year..? |
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What a great record of an awesome ride. I have followed and enjoyed every moment that you have shared with us. It just proves that everyone's adventure is what they make it.
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I could not at first figure out how you could employ a whole week to ride around Wales, a principality the size of a large California County. You showed me how. Great fun, well told superb pictures. More please.
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