A post for motorcyclists, not GTR as wee bimble done on me "Twilight Zone" bike .. :whistling:
Always wanted to do the Gospel Pass - highest pass in Wales, and the road used by Top Gear for testing in the past, the A4069.
Chap from work fancied the same, so off we set! :scooter:
Used me 700 solely down to the size of some of the single track roads we were traversing, with hind-sight glad I did!
If you're interested, two Google map links, for day 1 & 2 - Just paste these in yer browser!
https://goo.gl/maps/Wsh8X5gSjQ82
https://goo.gl/maps/i4gFz5GQD8D2
Llanthony Priory on the Gospel path is fascinating, how did they build these places in the 1100's? :undecided:
Overnight stay in the Travelodge, Llanelli, really cheap and near some good restaurants / hostelries in the town centre! :clap: Check out the "Roti House" - Punjabli - so different and nice! :yes:
The A4069, good run, nice twisties although not many, with some interesting cars about on a photo shoot!
Fantastic roads, views and experience, traversed most routes before, but always "getting there" instead of enjoying the ride.
Highly recommended, few pics if you're interested..................
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Nice little trip :yes: Those roads just look so enticing ... and I see it appeared to be dry ... thats always a bonus ! :clap:
great looking roads, thanks for sharing :smiley:
Looks like a lovely ride out mate :yes:
Gtr could have done that.
I'm surprised the routes are that long .....just less than 160 miles :clap:
Looks very nice indeed. :clap:
Quote from: PRD on September 21, 2016, 09:35:21 PM
Gtr could have done that.
K16 would have breezed it. :popcorn:
Quote from: PRD on September 21, 2016, 09:35:21 PM
Gtr could have done that.
I know one that has :punk: :punk:
Agree with both comments of GTR and K16 doing it, and for the sweeping A roads probably better.
But the single track roads around Llanthony Priory, had 2 unexpected front wheel slips on damp mud / gravel, and meeting a milk tanker meant I just had to lean me and the bike into a hedge, would have been a tad tight on me GTR, not testing the crash protectors or Renault paint match again! :no:
The other reason for using the F700 was just to see how well it does it, bought primarily as a commuter, but well happy with how it does backwater / A road runs.
Back home today so flex the GTR's rubber in a bit, suns' up in Shropshire! :wink:
Yep, 160 miles, surprising how long it was, just wanted to get all the "nice" bits of road in on the one trip!
Bit of a throwback to when I used to do the Welsh National Rally, anyone doing those recently?