Thank you for visiting St Michael’s and paying your respects to brave men, saying their names keeps them alive in our hearts,RIP Shug Legs n Vince 🔷

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you George - it’s so important to remember their bravery and what they did 👍

Great respect for some very brave men good to see you both back

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 - very brave indeed - they all need to be remembered 👍

What a treat to watch sitting here on the other side of the world as a wintry blast passes through.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! We’re having a few wintry blasts passing through here too! 😂😀👍☔️

Great video. Looks like you had a good trip😊Stay safe looking forward to the next video 😊👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin! It was good to be back in the saddle! 😀👍

It was worth the wait, thanks for sharing, I appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos. Great stuff

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Nick! We appreciate a fellow motovloggers opinion! 😀👍

finally again it is Beer o clock🍻...nice to see you on the road again....thank you for the lovely film..Ride safe

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sandra! We’re really glad to be back. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

great to see you back on the road again.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham! More to come soon! 😀👍

It's nice to see you again and with a nice trip. I am really looking forward to the new season. Thanks for posting. I did get quiet seeing the cemetery of the fallen soldiers of the Falkland Islands, R.I.P soldiers 😥

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erwin! St. Martin’s church was very moving for us too. We think it’s important to remember the fallen. Thanks for your comments 🙏

Great to be out again. Ride safe guys.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too! 😀👍

Thoroughly enjoyed that, thanks

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tony! We appreciate it! 😀👍

Great to see you back with tips and ideas. St Martins- a poignant inclusion. Thank you.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Phil! It’s great to be back on the road again! 👍😀

Well done you two, another lovely video 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We appreciate it! 👍😀

Bless you for your tribute to the SAS members buried at St. Martin’s. In 1992, I paid my first visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial above Omaha Beach in Normandy. Like you, I was unprepared for the emotional response it brought on. I only had to walk in the entrance, see the rows of crosses and Stars of David laid out in the perfectly maintained grounds, see the American flag flying (the area is part of the United States, ceded by the French) and I cried like a baby.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard - we went to The same cemetery when we visited Normandy. So moving and powerful - it’s so important that we never forget. Thanks for watching.

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

I really wasn't prepared for how emotional the sight of those young peoples' graves made us feel, Richard. We're forever grateful for the sacrifices they made for us all 😢

Looking forward to your many adventures, good to see you back in the saddle, we got some fantastic roads in Wales ......👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We are so pleased to be back on the road again! 😀👍

Thanks for sharing another great tour with us. Great vid yet again.👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! 👍😀

I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I grew up in the 1950s and 1960s looking at pictures of my Dad on his Ariel and Matchless motorcycles during and after WW2, in his hometown of Bristol, UK. Finally at age 16 I got my first bike, a Honda 50 in 1968. I've been hooked on riding since. My wife and I ride here in our home state of Wyoming, USA, as well as the surrounding states. We ride two up on my Harley Electraglide. I still have family in the UK and we travel there every few years. I haven't gotten brave enough to ride on "the wrong side of the road" yet. Maybe next trip. I will refer to your videos for recommendations on B&Bs and hotels, if we do rent a bike and travel there. My big fear is the round abouts. I especially enjoyed your video of Las Vegas. Our favorite hotel is the Paris What a crazy town. The Beatles "Love" show is my favorite. I've seen it twice. Keep the videos coming and keep the shiny side up. Bill and Pam

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Bill! It’s really nice to know you enjoy our little channel and follow our adventures! We love the States and would like to explore more of your great country 😀 ideally on our own bikes but that makes it very expensive 🙁 we really don’t mind riding on the “wrong side of the road “! - I’m sure you’d manage it fine over here 👍 yes we really enjoyed our time in Vegas (apart from the weather! 🥶) sending all our best to Wyoming and thanks for watching! 👍😀

We've been missing you! However, it has been worth the wait!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Greg! It’s so good to be back on the road again! 👍😀

Great to see you guys back on the road again, the cemetary I found moving just watching your footage, enjoyed the music too. Here's to being back on the road

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! It’s certainly good to be back touring - here’s to lots more 👍 thanks for watching! 👍😀

Wonderful and a moving visit to Hereford, my neck of the woods. Great to see you both back on the road again! Thanks for sharing your journey with us all.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham! St. Martin’s church was very moving and we’re so glad we did it. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

Fantastic, enjoyed every mile ,like the moment of hilarity in nant ddu restaurant, haha, looking forward to your next outing bring it on

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! It’s always good to see the funny side of life - especially at the moment! 😂😂

There you are again😊 This is great. Love your vids👍😊

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Johnny! We appreciate your comments! 😀👍

Well it's fantastic to see you both out and about again. I did not know about St Martins Church so thank you for that. These places really bring out emotional responses from most who think they are prepared when you think that they were in their prime and so young. Enjoyed your trip with you with your editing skills making a most entertaining video. Thank you for sharing it and all the best to you both.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! St. Martin’s church was very moving 🥲 and we’re really glad we made the trip. It’s really great to be back on the road again and thanks again for your comments! 👍😀

Good to see you guys back on the road 😎😎

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay! Good to be back! 😀👍

A very enjoyable video. I must visit Wales, well done on visiting the fallen.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin! Wales is well worth a visit! 😀👍

Yay, and you're back, so great to see your videos again, thanks for sharing them and hopefully there's more to come, well done!! 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nelio! It’s great to be back 😀 yes, there’s more to come! 😀👍

Welcome on board again! Beautiful places and roads, good beginning tour for Sue's 900!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re really pleased to be back on the road again and Sue’s really enjoying the Tiger! Thanks for watching! 😀👍

This is the first video of yours that I have seen, courtesy of a KZread recommendation. You put many a TV producer to shame. Excellent pacing, editing, storytelling and music. Thank you. I have now subscribed.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! We’re so pleased you enjoyed our video 😀 and thank you for your lovely feedback! 👍😀

Great to see you guys out and about again after the break forced upon us due to covid. Your videos are always a great watch and certainly helped all those locked down bikers! Really enjoyed this latest video so keep up the great work you do and stay safe out their! 👍😎

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Robert! It’s so good to be back on the road 👍 glad you enjoyed watching! 👍😀

Awesome 👍🏽 really like the hotel score card. Nice to see you both back. Be safe 🙏🏽

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl! We appreciate your comments! 😀👍

Great to see you both out and about again,here’s to longer trips again soon 👍🏼👍🏼

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Longer trips coming soon! 😀👍

What a fantastic set of videos! I have been ill for a while and whilst in bed, binge-watching motorcycle videos. Yours are amongst the best. The scenery is outstanding, the rides demonstrate safe riding (does Sue ever take the lead - women can you know) and the commentary good. I would say, though, that when you visit the more 'down market' independent establishments give a thought that lack of financial resources and not personal commitment contributes to your expectations. Anyway, watching your trips allows me to enjoy motorcycling in a way that I cannot anymore. On my occasional good days I get out for a short ride in Cheshire on my MASH 400 Road Star and then am utterly exhausted. So thank you for letting me dream and keep up the good work.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Edward, thank you for your lovely comments and for watching our adventures. Bri and I are so sorry you’ve been ill and really happy that we’ve been able to keep you company and entertained. I do actually lead sometimes - particularly around areas I know and Bri doesn’t- but I guess we’re creatures of habit and I really prefer following. Also, the cameras are set up with Bri leading in mind so it’s a bit of a faff swapping them around. We try to be really honest about the places we stay and manage the expectations of anyone who might choose to stay somewhere based on our recommendations. We try to comment about the things we find important as bikers and give a grade to those - like space for all our touring kit, safe parking for the bikes, food, location and service. Whilst we tend not to publish prices, the comments do reflect value for money and some less favourable comments are usually in line with a significant financial outlay but a disappointing experience. We haven’t been giving grades very long but a number of our subscribers asked if we would. I hope that explains why some of our comments are more complimentary than others. We have family in Cheshire and it’s a lovely place to ride. Keep enjoying your bike for as long as you can. You’re very welcome to share our adventures - albeit virtually and hope you enjoy watching our trips, now we’re out of lockdown. The next one is the Wales 360. All the very best from us both. Feel better soon. 😀👍Sue

Good to see you back MMD.. Hope to meet you guys sometime soon whilst riding.. 🤗✌️ Ride safe Take care.. 🙏

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s good to be back! 😀👍

Great film and thought the visit to Hereford and the 22 Reg cemetery very moving x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Neil - we found it a very moving and worthwhile place to visit 👍

Brilliant, it nice to see you both back on the bikes, next time you decide to have time off the bikes please ask for permission. 😜🤣🤣lol.

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

😂I promise, time off the bikes was totally involuntary. We've got lots of trips planned to make up for it. Thanks for watching the videos ☺️👍Sue

Wooow can't wait to watch your vid👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graeme! We appreciate your patience! 😀👍

I was so happy to see you have a new video. Just love seeing your adventures, such beautiful countryside. Blessing Roberta

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 we appreciate your comments! We’re so pleased to be back touring again! 😀👍

Bring a tear to your eye looking at the graves:-(

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

It was very moving Jet 🙁 but we’re glad we went. It’s always important that we never forget.

Welcome back and great choice of music 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s great to be back touring! 😀👍

Just found your videos, absolutely brilliant work, well done👍👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 👍😀

Nice that you paid your respects in Hereford.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We felt it was important 👍

Great video, guys! Hook Norton beer has made it Downunder. I enjoy it on a regular basis here in Melbourne. Cheers!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin! Wow, didn’t realise it travelled that far 😀 surely it’s too warm for Oz! 😂

Just discovered the channel guys love the content currently watching previous uploads love the hotel reviews and historical facts. Keep up the great work 👍🏍️

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Mark! Glad you enjoyed our touring style 😀 for us it’s not just the ride- it’s the whole experience! Thanks for watching! 👍😀

Great to see a new video up from you both. Nice to see the 360 camera out. As a groundsman myself the guy looking after the memorial garden was doing a fabulous job. The National Memorial Arboretum is worth visiting near us. Very moving. Also nice to have a drink in a pub, cheers and take care

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! The Arboretum is definitely on our list 👍 still getting used to the 360 🤔 but we’ll keep practicing- so good to be out again and attempting some kind of normal life! All the best! 😀👍

Great video good to see you both riding out there again.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jacky! It’s good to be back! 😀👍

Great to see you guys back riding through the beautiful British countryside. I always enjoy the exceptional quality of your productions and this one didn't disappoint. It was emotional at this end to see your visit to the SAS cemetery, I have rode through Hereford several times and actually stayed there once for a weekend but never knew it was there. We are booked in for a long weekend at Knighton in September so I must make a point of stopping off there. It is reassuring to see how well the site is kept, just like the commonwealth war graves sites in Europe. Ride safe, Mike.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! It was emotional for us too - it’s worth it if you’re going to be in the area 👍 a lot of people aren’t aware it exists so hopefully more people will call in to pay their respects 🤞. Thanks again for watching! 👍😀

Glad to see you back on the bikes,hope all is well after that horrible lockdowns .

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! We’re both good and are so pleased to be back on the road again! 😀👍

Great to see you back. Great video.. Plus great to see you are enjoying your bike Sue.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Philip! Sue’s loving the Tiger as you noticed! 😀👍

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

Love it more, every time I ride it, Philip. Thanks for watching our adventures ☺️👍

Just watched the Malvern video again and didn’t realise how good the backing music is . One or both of you has excellent taste , brilliant . Regards Niall ( using Kate^s Tablet )

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Niall! We’re really pleased you appreciate the music too! 🙏👍😀

Another fantastic inspirational film. Great to see you both out again. Superb piece about fallen hero’s. very moving. Stay safe. 👏🏻👏🏻

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! It’s good to be back 👍 St. Martin’s church is very moving. Thanks for watching! 😀👍

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

We were actually really choked up during our visit to St Martin's. So glad we went. Thanks for watching our adventures ☺️👍

@Biffaktm74

3 жыл бұрын

@@suegibbons2508 your videos are great. Always informative with extremely well chosen music with beautiful scenery. Pleasure to watch and they just add places to visit to my bucket list so thank you and Brian for sharing them.

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

@@Biffaktm74 Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Bri works so hard to make the videos special - I can take no credit at all, as I just turn up, ride and do the occasional voice-over😄. It's always lovely to know people enjoy them 👍

Great video, well done for including St Martins Church in Hereford. May we always pay our respects to our fallen hero's. Watching this video really makes me want to take a trip/tour. Here's to the next one 🍻 cheers.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We could never pass up the chance to visit St. Martin’s - it’s a very special place, 😀👍

Quite like that triumph!!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey! So do I! 😀👍

Good to see you both back on the road again - a nice few day trip. Glad you’re enjoying the new Tiger.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tahir! Yes, Sue’s really enjoying the Tiger! 😀👍

Good one,well informed 👍🇮🇲

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth! 👍😀

Thanks for the ride along and great video

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! It was good to be back on tour! 😀👍

As usual quality video,the places you visit are very interesting,thanks for sharing,and the choice of music was a huge improvement for me, thanks for that. Looking forward to the next one.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John! Glad you enjoyed it - we appreciate your comments! 👍😀

Another excellent video, guys - you're inspiring me to do more touring and get out more on my bike!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scottydog! Got to get out and tour while we can! 😀👍

Great to see you out and about. I am expecting great things after your enforced rest.lol

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s so good to be back on the road again! We’ll try and tour as much as possible! 👍😀

Probably the most detailed and informative touring videos that are on KZread, I learnt some facts about Malvern and I used to live there!, a visit to the Morgan factory would of have been the cherry on the cake (only because I enjoy cars as well as bikes) looking forward to watching the next adventure.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much David! We actually discussed trying to visit the Morgan factory but weren’t sure if the public were allowed? Thanks for watching! 😀👍

Hi bri and sue. It's great to see you back. Love and missed this channel. Hopefully 2021 onwards will bring more Adventures. Ride safe you both. Old dave (Sunderland).

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dave! We’re glad to be back 😀👍 and looking forward to more tours and adventures!

Very touching visit to the SAS cemetery, they were very brave soldiers.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Declan - you’re absolutely right - very brave 👍

Fantastic Sue and Brian thoroughly enjoyed that feature film😁 as usual great content, we are off to the Malverns and Brecon Beacons end of July, on a bike ride with some friends from Gloucester, so you delivered some very handy information... once again great filming quality and audio...keep em coming! I'll be watching this again tomorrow..lol.. thank you guys, enjoy your ride and stay safe💚🙏🏽😁👍🏽

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Stan! Really glad you enjoyed it and found it useful 👍 hope you have a brilliant tour in July and the weather is kind! 🥵 thanks for watching! 😀👍

I live just up the road from that Star Bucks. Great videos.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Richard! That’s handy for a decent flat white and a muffin! Also close to some good riding!😀👍

Love channel you created. Watching it reminds me off my self and my wife's motorbike adventures. Apart from my wife's a pillion rider 😂 . But yes very nice

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dillon 😀 glad you enjoyed our adventures! Sue started as a pillion too - so you never know! Thanks for watching 😀👍

Great to see you guys back, really love your very informative videos, looking forward to more over the summer🤞🏻, great to see how happy Sue is with her new bike too,

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More videos to come 😀 yes, Sue’s really loving the Tiger! 😀👍

Great to see you both back again! Regarding you forgetting your adaptor, I keep a specific set of adaptors /cables/ chargers etc in a mesh bag in my pannier liner. They never leave there, and are used only for bike tours. I also carry a small laptop which is useful for modifying routes in Basecamp. Hope to meet you both sometime 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonny! Lesson definitely learned 🙁 great tip - from now on dedicated bag for all essentials 😀👍!

Brilliant thanks great video very informative

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Gerry! Glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

Great video. You had great weather too..look forward to seeing you both in your next video. Take care and always ride safe.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! We did have some good weather 😀 and looking forward to much more touring 👍 thanks for watching!

@jamesmackinlay2500

3 жыл бұрын

Must say . I enjoyed when you tell us about the history about the place you both visit. The one with the boys from the SAS. Very sad but very brave boy and girl too. We as in Britain need to be like the American. They are proud of there army force. We to should be too. All our army force.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with that 👍 more pride in our armed forces! We’re glad you enjoy the history of the places we visit - to us it’s part of the fun discovering interesting facts! 👍😀

Glad you both enjoyed your ride out and so happy Sue is enjoying her 900 tiger, I’m going to look at one this weekend at Cheltenham Triumph if they can do a good deal the I may have one to and it’s RED LOL take care great video.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a good deal, Derek. Sadly we didn’t have a great experience with Blade Triumph in Cheltenham. I’ve a feeling your being male might help. It’s a shame as the service people were really helpful, which I why I gave them a chance to quote me on the 900. If you do get it, you’ll love it 👍Thanks for watching our adventures. Sue

Was nice to bump into you both at the Starbucks in Ross. I was moaning about the clutch on my GT Pro sticking. It just needed some more grease in the end. Great to see you had a lovely trip 👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely to meet you! Glad you got it sorted- hope you have lots of great trips on the GT Pro! 😀

Hey Bri/Sue great to see you back...hope your both doing great 👍...was very touched with the SAS resting area ( god rest their souls ) 👍👍 we have a German resting area here up in Staffordshire its well worth a visit ( God rest thier souls ) they were only following orders! But also very young service men/women

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Brendan - can you tell us where in Staffordshire it is? Is it the National Arboretum?

@brendanmajer7623

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries its in cannock chase...GERMAN MILITARY CEMERTY STAFFORDSHIRE Bri! they have a website With directions 👍👍👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendanmajer7623 Thanks 🙏!

I was just looking through my list of subscribers and ran across MMD and thought to myself, I haven’t heard from these guys for a long time…. Wonder what happen to them…. Great to see you back!! The new Tiger looks good.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, sorry about that! These lockdowns really curb proper touring 🤬 but we’re back! 🥳🍾🍻 Sue really loves her Tiger! 😀👍

I love the way that guy was holding his baby , I guess it was full of something ;)

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! 😂😂😂

Nice chatting with you at the NEC keep up the good work . Paul.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul! It was really great to meet and have a chat 😀 thanks again for watching and supporting our channel! 😀👍

Thanks sue for your opinion on the tiger

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

I love it more every mile I do on it, Anthony. One of my better decisions 😀👍

Look really happy on you new 900 GT , great video more hotels to look at. We are staying at the Blue Ball in Lynmouth soon

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Sue’s loving the 900 😀 hope you have a great time in Lynmouth/ Blue Ball 😀👍

Really great to have you guys back, we've missed you! Well I have anyway. Your vids are the business, best on Utube. Loved the thoughts after your visit to the Soldiers graves. Being a vet myself, and losing some good friends in Northern Ireland, it's so refreshing to hear your heart felt comments. Already looking forward to the next Vid.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s so important to us to remember those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom - and as a vet we thank you too🙏!

@saxualviking

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Thank you so much, your good people. 😘

Great to see some footage from our neck of the woods Herefordshire

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We loved riding in your part of the world - some great roads!😀👍

@WackyTourers

2 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries wales right on our doorstep 😃👍🏻

Brilliant video as always , I think the ratings for the accommodation are extremely useful . Still thinking about the GT PRO Sue . Regards Niall

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

😂You do realise that you won’t stop thinking about the GT Pro until you buy one, don’t you Niall 😉👍Thank you for your lovely comments about the video. Sue

Just stumbled across your video and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect, and inspired my own mid / late life late journeys. I am due to go that way to mid wales in July so will now stop in Hereford as you have done to pay my respects also. A little envious of you having a partner as a riding buddie as my partner wont even pillion. So subscribed!

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Kevin! We really appreciate your subscribing 👍 and glad you enjoyed our tour😀 I’m so lucky to have a wife who shares my passion for riding - she started out as a pillion ( as seen on our video series “Sue’s Story - pillion to rider “) can you not tempt her to be pillion? Thanks for watching! 😀👍

Great video, good job. Stumbled upon your channel a few weeks back whilst searching for reviews on the Tiger 900 as I’m looking at getting back into biking next year after a 15 year layoff (kid’s and life etc).. not 100% sure what I want but the Triumph is on the ever increasing short list. Saw the collection video of it from my local dealer and realised you’re from my home town too (spotted the local roads) Enjoyed the “touring” side of biking last time round with trips to Wales, France, Germany & Austria on a GSX-R750 & GSX-R1000, will want a bit more comfort these days though especially with my rickety old back 😂 Keep up the good work 👏

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comments, Steve. I love the 900 more every time I ride it and really recommend it. 👍🐯

Great video from a lovely couple.i was wondering if you could put the prices in next time.thank you.keep the videos coming ❤️👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - We’re really glad you enjoyed it! If you want the prices for this trip they are - The Abbey Hotel- £102 - Nant Ddu £139 and The Sun Inn £79. All booked on Booking.com. I’m sure you can get better deals by going direct- I think we’ll probably do that next time. Thanks for watching! 👍😀

Nice little mini tour, love the hotel ratings, very useful :)

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Del! They’re only our opinions but we thought it might be useful for other bikers! 👍😀

@delwilliams9042

3 жыл бұрын

We stopped at the Beggars Reach Hotel in Milford Haven on our little Welsh tour, lovely rooms and parked the bikes right outside reception window, next to the night manager, oh and the food was decent as well.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Del! It’s always great to get personal recommendations! 👍😀

we have been to the SAS memorial at Spean Bridge Scotland, wasnt aware of the cemetery in Hereford although they trained in the area I believe. Nice video, good to see you both back in the saddle.........love the bike Sue :)

@suegibbons2508

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Malcolm. I love it more every time I ride it. ☺️👍

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Malcolm! We also did the memorial at Spean on our NC500 trip👍 we’re so glad to be back touring and I’m absolutely loving my red tiger! 😀👍

You learn something new every day - I have passed that Church many a time and never realised its significance. Well it was nice of you to grace our shores here in Wales, I wish I'd known you were visiting as it would have been nice to say Hello. Sorry for the Nant Ddu (Pronounced THEE, not DUh, The D and Double DD is started as Th !!...(confused??..how do you imagine we feel?)..... Ha Ha...anyway, the reason the windows are small in those premises is that being in a national park they have to comply with sizes, equal to the old properties....try it elsewhere and you get refused planning as your not letting enough light in!!!!....and as for the Insects bit, don't kid yourself, they don't want you to wake up cuddling a sheep next morning!!!... Good to see you both back in the saddle, many will be looking forward to your future adventures.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Phil! Very sorry about the mispronunciation 🙁 I hate getting things wrong! I might have known it wouldn’t be phonetic 😂 I’ll know next time 👍 The Nant Ddu aside Wales is such a beautiful country - you’re very lucky Phil 😀 we’re just grateful to be back on the road again! 😀😉

A nice run out for the new Tiger, it looks good in red. I love a blue bike, it's a shame there isn't 7 or 8 colours to choose from. Much love, ride safe :)

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sue’s really happy with the Tiger and loves the colour! 👍 😉 you’re right though - not lots of choice in colours 😀

Whoa finally a video from you! 😅

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry 🙁 it’s been a long time coming! 😀👍

Lovely to see you two back out and about enjoying your bikes again. It’s been so long! We’ve not been to the Malverns so it was nice to see what Malvern itself was like. Must check it out. Hook Norton looks interesting too. We were in Hereford a couple of weeks ago and had no idea about St Martins. We would have stopped and paid tribute. I’ve been past the Nant Ddu Hotel so shame to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. We try and stay near or within a town so we can have a mooch about. I do recommend Crickhowell as a stop if you go to the Brecon region again. Such a lovely little town. Recommend the Bear Hotel or the Dragon Inn (we’ve stayed at both) and both have good parking too. 👍🏻 Looks like Sue is enjoying the 900 too.Maybe I should book myself a test ride to see what it’s like compared to my GS1200. 🤔 Looking forward to more of your trips. Take care Julie 😊

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Julie! We normally try to stay fairly local so we are walkable to places of interest - wish we had stayed in Crickhowell 🙁! Next time! Thanks for the tip 👍 I’m loving my 900 🥰 I wouldn’t test ride one - the temptation might be too great to resist! 😂 thanks for watching! 👍😀

@5coaly

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries hmm maybe best not ride the 900 then!! 🙄 sadly, our own little trip to Wales and the Marches recently, was blighted by a mechanical mishap in Leominster. I spent three days as a pilly once more (it’s been a long time). My bike is now fixed and due home today. I’ve not ridden for nearly a month! I do also recommend a fabulous little cottage in Hay on Wye within a stones throw of the town, If you’re interested. 😊

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your bike problem 🙁 what exactly happened- did the mighty GS let you down?

Great to see you back, you mentioned right at the end of the video the Welsh 360, just done it 2 weeks ago after a week doing ScottishNC500, Welsh 360 very good indeed, watch out for several miles of new loose gravel on approach to lake Vyrnwy though.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian! Sounds like you’ve been very busy on tour! How did Wales compare with Scotland? 😀👍

@ianhindle8678

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries well i guess, that the scenery in Scotland has the dial turned up to 11 !! with slower single track roads, but i think you know that yourselves from your trip, Welsh 360 was great around Anglesey and Aberdovey and faster roads of course, we added quite a few roads from Bikers Britain and turned 360 in about 700 miles, with stops in Bull Bay, Pennal and Tal Y Lyn. I just noticed we have same shoei helmets but my GS is not the GSA like yours, what comm system do you use between yourselves ?

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right about Scotland - scenery is stunning! The Shoei Neotec 2 has integrated Sena comms - best we’ve used so far! 😀👍

Great video and love the fact you went to a war cemetery, the arboretum is a good visit if you ever get chance

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie! The Arboretum is on our list to visit! 🤞

@rockjock1965

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I go in October it’s called ride to the wall look up RTTW on fab guys

Love Malvern we have a drive up and fill up our water carriers at the Wells. Beautiful out by the kettle sings...

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a lovely place! 😀

@suebt8794

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Iv missed you two. Lovely to see some normality x

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! We’re all desperate to get back to normal and start living again! 😀👍

@suebt8794

3 жыл бұрын

You must visit the National Memorial Arboretum x it's well worth a visit with Lichfield and Wall

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely on our list! 😀

Great to see the SAS cemetery at Hereford ..

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - it was a must see for us! 👍😀

First exit on the roundabout before Starbucks, there's a great market Cafe. Very friendly especially to bikers

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy! Always good to know for future reference! 😀👍

@tommyvandor6557

3 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Nicer hotel than the Nant Ddu[pronounced Thee] just outside Penderyn called Ty Newydd. Thanks for putting this on You Tube

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy! I realise my pronunciation was completely wrong 😱! I’ll do better 🤞 😀

Lest we forget... And again, was nice playing 'hooky' with you guys. See what I did there?

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jenny! We all love a bit of “Hooky” 😂

I was starting to wonder where you'd got to. I think we've all had enough of this bug.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! We’ve been itching to get back on the road again - more to come! 😀🍻

Evacuation - I think it was Hindlip, near Worcester.

Well done for remembering those that served. Beautifully filmed. Ps so many bike you tube videos unintentionally illustrate poor riding techniques! Well done for all the shoulder checks and good speed / positioning ! A credit to you both.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max 👍 “ Lest we forget” 🙏

Bob “legs” Consiglio … and Vince Philips . RIP

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Very sad and so young 🙁

Old hooky is the best one.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t disagree! 😀👍🍻

Excellent video as always, have either of you, considered some security, for your tft dash, lot's of them are being stolen, you could leave the hotel one morning, no tft, 😲😁

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! No we haven’t - we do try to find accommodation with as secure parking as we can get! 🤞😀

@kevinwestwood6668

3 жыл бұрын

Some companies make brackets, that stop the tfts being stolen, 😁

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinwestwood6668 you’re right - I’ve seen a couple of companies advertising them 👍!

Hi Sue, How happy are you with your new Triumph Tiger 900 GT PRO now that you've driven a few miles? Is there anything you would have changed on the motorcycle? Well done for all the shoulder checks and good speed and positioning. Looking forward to your many adventures, good to see you back in the saddle

@midlifemotorcyclediaries

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hans, thank you for watching the videos and for your lovely comments. I really love the 900 and have no doubt it was the right decision. There’s nothing major that is an issue but if I’m being really picky, I’d say the seat is not as comfortable as the 800 XRT. It’s a little narrower and harder and because it’s heated, I can’t replace it with a more comfortable one. It’s certainly not a deal breaker but if you have a boney bottom 😳 it might be uncomfortable after a few miles 😄👍Sue