On Any Saturday in Wales | 450 Miles, a Biker Hangout, Ludicrous Roads and How the Welsh Live

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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I head from Snowdonia National Park in the north of Wales, down south through the Elan Valley and then on to the Brecon Beacons and the incredible biker hang out that is Baffle Haus!
This is how the Welsh have fun on the weekend.
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Some of the vehicles: Triumph Tiger, BMW RnineT, Triumph Speed Twin 1200, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Delorean, Moto Guzzi V100, Moto Guzzi V85TT, Range Rover, Land Rover Defender,
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Locations:
- Snowdonia, Wales
- Elan Valley, Wales
- Brecon Beacons, Wales
- Baffle Haus, The Cedars, Goytre, Pontypool NP4 0AD
- Classic Car Dealership next door to Baffle Haus: Lowe Classics, The Cedars Abergavenny, Pontypool NP4 0AD
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  • @FreddieDobbs
    @FreddieDobbs10 ай бұрын

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    10 ай бұрын

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  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    @@5tevieb954thanks Stevie🙌🏻

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    10 ай бұрын

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  • @chrisharrison3649

    @chrisharrison3649

    10 ай бұрын

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  • @panagiotismatsikoudis8039

    @panagiotismatsikoudis8039

    10 ай бұрын

    Is this offer live only for UK residents?

  • @Thefab5150
    @Thefab515010 ай бұрын

    This channel is going from strength to strength and deservedly so. Freddie and Monica really do go the extra mile to keep us informed and entertained. Not like some channels, who put a bit of narration over a piece of a motorcycle ride footage and think that's enough. I can honestly say, this channels fulfills all my KZread motorcycle channel needs. No need to look elsewhere.

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer10 ай бұрын

    So you rode 450 miles on an Enfield, made a product endorsement pitch, a few stops for scenery shots, take a tour of Baffle Haus, walk around the parking lot in one day (15 hours)??? I tip my hat to you sir👏👏

  • @catherinecarey6507
    @catherinecarey650710 ай бұрын

    It was so good to catch up with you Freddie at the Baffel Haus,My Harley was the Dyna Wide Glide covered in mud, and I loved the trip, Keep doing what you are doing, Best wishes from the 3 Irish :)

  • @roadsweride_pt
    @roadsweride_pt10 ай бұрын

    That biker hangout warehouse is simply spectacular, what an oasis!! Ride safe freddie

  • @jamesonpace726
    @jamesonpace72610 ай бұрын

    I've a burning desire to ride to BaffleHaus right now. From North Carolina, 'Murca....

  • @88davidw
    @88davidw10 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this series. Amazing how you did it on the little Classic 350. I’m starting to think there’s something special about an adventure on a smaller bike.

  • @michaltrivium
    @michaltrivium10 ай бұрын

    I am from Poland. However, after putting pair of brand new Avon Roadrider tires on my cafe racer lately I feel like member of the pack ;-) Great road trip!

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s a slick looking pair of tyres⚡️

  • @michaltrivium

    @michaltrivium

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreddieDobbs I totally agree 🎩

  • @rodenheap68
    @rodenheap6810 ай бұрын

    Great stuff Freddie! I really admire you for not only putting down the miles but getting such brilliant footage along the way! Bravo sir!

  • @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam
    @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam10 ай бұрын

    I've lost count of how many times I've banged on about going to Wales in the comments here. Glad you finally came and the weather gods were looking down on you. I grew up in Wales and it still blows my mind with its beauty every time I travel around.

  • @TheWuseln
    @TheWuseln10 ай бұрын

    Lovely video! It's so cool that you are showing the normal live, normal people and stuff. Your videos make me always think about packing my bags, leave the next morning and drive to find some small adventures.

  • @taffdavies35
    @taffdavies3510 ай бұрын

    You could have stopped off at the Bus station in Abergavenny for a cuppa, big biker hangout.

  • @inkymunster1591
    @inkymunster159110 ай бұрын

    I think the red Jota may in fact, be a 750 SF I used to own one. My missus used to put the kettle on early, as she could hear it from the bottom of town. Happy days.

  • @richardbartlett6932

    @richardbartlett6932

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes it's a twin not triple. Both beautifully turned out

  • @nikitis13
    @nikitis1310 ай бұрын

    Those two Harley's have seen more "adventure" than all those new big ADV bikes in the car park put together 😁✌

  • @robertholland7558
    @robertholland755810 ай бұрын

    Thank you insanely crazy ladies for another hour or sanity chat.

  • @noahnoahnoahnoah
    @noahnoahnoahnoah10 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this and your other Wales videos (and of course all your other vids). Baffle Haus looks amazing and is on the list for a stop when I manage a Welsh tour! Also appreciate your inclusion of sponsors in a low key and genuine way that doesn’t detract from the video at all.

  • @hughphillips1427
    @hughphillips142710 ай бұрын

    Great video Freddie, what a beautiful place to ride. 12:14 is a Hunter.

  • @debenhamdave4314
    @debenhamdave431410 ай бұрын

    We really need something similar in Suffolk, Cheers Freddie

  • @matthewsylvester3013
    @matthewsylvester301310 ай бұрын

    I'm always so impressed with the camera work. I would LOVE to see a video on what equipment and software you use, as I really want to up my own game and you're the benchmark for such things in my opionion.

  • @OwainapDewi
    @OwainapDewi10 ай бұрын

    I live like 5 miles from Baffle Haus and commute past it everyday, but I've never been inside, I will have to check it out. Well worth spending some time around there, check out the roads around Usk, Skenfrith, Tintern etc etc

  • @GordonHunter
    @GordonHunter10 ай бұрын

    What a service you provide Freddie - everywhere you visit I save as a favourite on Maps so I a building up some really good tours for the future - thanks so much for you efforts. Will seek out your 'buy a coffee' link.

  • @nickyxrourke4923
    @nickyxrourke492310 ай бұрын

    Hi Freddie! I'm so glad you enjoyed Wales. I've lived in North Wales for 14 years now and always get a massive thrill from this beautiful place, wether green Laning or riding my ADV bike. I love your channel Freddie mate! Come back to North Wales soon and I'll buy you a coffee. Stay safe bud

  • @Ellis01234567890
    @Ellis012345678905 ай бұрын

    I googled Baffle Haus to see where it is and turns out it's 10 minutes away from where I grew up and driven past it thousands of times. I always just thought of it as "that wooden building" and never thought much of it. Will definitely have to pop in soon.

  • @buddhastaxi666
    @buddhastaxi66610 ай бұрын

    Im 70 in January , I will ride that Norton, especially in Wales.

  • @pookiewookie7679
    @pookiewookie767910 ай бұрын

    George North in the photo at Baffle House 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 How fitting with Rugby World Cup starting tomorrow

  • @antonoat

    @antonoat

    10 ай бұрын

    Well spotted! 👍👏😀

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    We’ll spotted! He’s one of the five owners👌🏻

  • @markhowlett8070
    @markhowlett807010 ай бұрын

    Another outstanding video. Thank you.

  • @hexy514
    @hexy51410 ай бұрын

    excellent video and what a destination! :)

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy644910 ай бұрын

    great mini series ,very enjoyable .

  • @stuartdenty3163
    @stuartdenty316310 ай бұрын

    Great content Freddie, thank you.

  • @willtaoui
    @willtaoui10 ай бұрын

    Great video Freddie as always, really enjoyed watching. Thank you for a great content

  • @stevezahn8056
    @stevezahn805610 ай бұрын

    Freddie, it’s only 3880 miles to baffle house from here. If I leave now I could be there by next Saturday! Any place that has a CBX, Harley XR750. Laverda jota Nortons, a Rolls Royce, Land Rovers plus food and coffee. Is worth the trip. One of the coolest places you’ve ever shown.

  • @taffdavies35

    @taffdavies35

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm lucky, I live 10 mins away.

  • @brownh66
    @brownh6610 ай бұрын

    A great informative entertaining series. Keep doing it.

  • @paulcooke2648
    @paulcooke264810 ай бұрын

    Love this Freddie 👍👍

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat10 ай бұрын

    Something for everyone surely! Great stuff Freddie! 👍👏😀🏍

  • @morrisminor56
    @morrisminor5610 ай бұрын

    Yes, very much enjoyed your Welsh trip, thankyou.

  • @jerhughes500
    @jerhughes50010 ай бұрын

    Great trip Freddie, shame it wasn’t for longer as there’s a lot more to see. I stopped in Bafflehaus last summer when I rode down to South Wales from Edinburgh, on my 97 VFR 750, it wasn’t as busy as that but it was a weekday. Great place and they’ve done well. West wales next time. 👍

  • @jonathangoll2918
    @jonathangoll29186 күн бұрын

    You made a comment about the Metro free newspaper. It's not only in London, but also in the West Midlands. As a leftie serious political freak, I also have a lot of time for the Metro. It is surprisingly well-balanced, and has a letters page with a genuinely wide range of opinion.

  • @martinweyden40
    @martinweyden4010 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. Great tnx

  • @jeremyjs8863
    @jeremyjs886310 ай бұрын

    Superb Freddie, superb. You are a force for good !

  • @user-gn7cm6db2d
    @user-gn7cm6db2d10 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic place

  • @Grumpy-Goblin
    @Grumpy-Goblin10 ай бұрын

    Baffle Haus is very cool but personally I love dropping into Owl's Nest while I'm down that way on the other side of the mountains. I'd rate it as the best biker cafe in Wales and probably the UK.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, ok- saved to my list! Next time, I will definitely visit. Thanks🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @abdulazizsaleh8650
    @abdulazizsaleh865010 ай бұрын

    One of the best Episode...Freddie...you made my day 👌🏻 Thank you 🏆

  • @charlesglover6222
    @charlesglover622210 ай бұрын

    thanks again Freddie , will be heading to Wales soon !!

  • @lukeoverthere1364
    @lukeoverthere136410 ай бұрын

    You're certainly putting in the miles. Be catching up with Itchy Boots soon 😂

  • @neilurquhart8622

    @neilurquhart8622

    7 ай бұрын

    Seriously doubt that ! He doesn’t have the wherewithal (the bike, the planning skills, riding skills, proper clothing….). Plus there are very few coffee stops where Noraly rides!

  • @jonathanloveday153
    @jonathanloveday15310 ай бұрын

    well done Freddie, another great video. Really enthused to go to Baffle Haus.

  • @Chris_Carini
    @Chris_Carini10 ай бұрын

    Awesome route. Glad you enjoyed Cymru. 😄

  • @paulmarriott8645
    @paulmarriott864510 ай бұрын

    As always Freddie great content, then again you did have an exceptional venue. I would love to visit but it's a long way from the Lincolnshire coast. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.👍

  • @jordanpressman3041
    @jordanpressman304110 ай бұрын

    Loved this wales series, cannot wait to get over there on 2 wheels. Thank you Mr Dobbs!

  • @Nightster79
    @Nightster794 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @Backtoreality1873
    @Backtoreality187310 ай бұрын

    I was right with you on this one. Thank you sir!

  • @danweston6043
    @danweston604310 ай бұрын

    Brilliant vlog Freddie. Definitely planning a visit to Baffle haus on my trip to Wales soon 😊

  • @colingreen2320
    @colingreen23204 ай бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant! Inspirational road trip 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @bradgraves3496
    @bradgraves349610 ай бұрын

    My first car was a 1970 MGBGT....so good to see one on the road and being enjoyed. Thank you for the wonderful views and company every week.

  • @rosarioroberto5823
    @rosarioroberto58239 ай бұрын

    Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos

  • @1mikefrost
    @1mikefrost10 ай бұрын

    Excellent. Definitely be paying a visit 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @kevbaldwin9552
    @kevbaldwin95524 ай бұрын

    This was a brilliant series of videos Freddie thoroughly enjoyed it ,

  • @barriekeegan1426
    @barriekeegan142610 ай бұрын

    Well what can I say absolutely awesome what a great video entertaining from the start to the finish I shall have to go there myself one day thanks Freddie really enjoyed it

  • @daviecoats2080
    @daviecoats208010 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great trip.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    It was brilliant, Davie!

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith10 ай бұрын

    A pleasure to ride along with you on this trip 👍

  • @ChancellorBeeHaw
    @ChancellorBeeHaw10 ай бұрын

    gorgeous scenery :) watched this while completing a lab report. eased my mind.

  • @instant8195
    @instant819510 ай бұрын

    Lovely place and people ! Greetings from Germany

  • @RonaldoBagaRonnie
    @RonaldoBagaRonnie5 ай бұрын

    I cannot like this video enough. Magnificent scenery.

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver210 ай бұрын

    That’s fantastic cafe and where it is beautiful😊

  • @biker_dale
    @biker_dale10 ай бұрын

    Love your rides Freddie but also learning stuff as you travel whether history or what something is all about. This is a great place and I hope they get more people because of this video. Safe riding.

  • @tommyvandor6557
    @tommyvandor655710 ай бұрын

    Good jump that Freddie from Llyn Clywedog to the Elan Valley, keep the videos coming

  • @85PLD
    @85PLD10 ай бұрын

    Looks incredible. Oli's personality and enthusiasm is infections. You're quite the double act - Congrats on another great video!

  • @TriumphantTraveller
    @TriumphantTraveller10 ай бұрын

    Great video and stunning scenery... the only frightening thing is that you truly believe that 6.30 AM is early .... 😆

  • @701Adventures
    @701Adventures10 ай бұрын

    If you like that type of biker/car enthusiast venue then you’ll love ‘The Motorist’ on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire.

  • @tommystrackers2973
    @tommystrackers29732 күн бұрын

    Hope u come down to see their new place near cardiff when it opens soon.

  • @michaelmclarney1994
    @michaelmclarney199410 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video Freddie, I didn't know Baffle Haus existed, I must go there!

  • @andrewhayes4246
    @andrewhayes42466 ай бұрын

    Cool place to stop, ride safe Freddie. 👍

  • @neilfordham5790
    @neilfordham579010 ай бұрын

    Freddie I agree whole heartedly, Wales provides everything a biker desires and more. I havent been to Baffle Hus yet but something I must rectify. Thank you for the video.

  • @wakjak6127
    @wakjak612710 ай бұрын

    Hi Freddie, Glad you enjoyed your trip to our wonderful country, we live just north of Cardiff and every Sunday we take the B roads and tracks up to the Elan Valley and beyond. We never use dual carriageways or A roads where possible. We really are blessed with the scenery. Keep up the content. BTW all three in our group ride BMW GS 1250 Adventures.....

  • @Scarletpimp72
    @Scarletpimp7210 ай бұрын

    Hi Freddie, so thrilled you enjoyed Wales, and you timed it well with the nice weather. I was actually in Elan Valley at the same time, we were a bit gutted the mountain road to Aberystwyth was closed for the rally, but the A44 was an ample replacement.

  • @jeddavies6230
    @jeddavies623010 ай бұрын

    I live 5 miles down the road from there, i cant believe i have never been in there, i must have ridden passed there hundreds of times.

  • @JConTwoWheels
    @JConTwoWheels10 ай бұрын

    Great episode, didn’t manage to do these two passes. Hopefully do the in the future. Swiss scenery is spectacular 👌

  • @paulmorris3022
    @paulmorris302210 ай бұрын

    Hi Freddie, brilliant series as always, but in particular the Baffle Haus as it is local to me. there is another place where bikers meet up in Abergavenny in the bus station about 8 miles down the road. There is a little café there and you get around 40 to 50 sometimes over 100 in there especially on a Sunday. it is amazing to go around and look at the bikes and have a good chat with people. always nice to hear fellow bikers comment on your bike or thinking of getting one.

  • @tonywilliamson4512
    @tonywilliamson451210 ай бұрын

    Good vid Freddie, must get my self to baffle.

  • @Nick_R_
    @Nick_R_10 ай бұрын

    Bafflehaus looks great. Wasn't there in the years I went through Abergavenny to and from Lampeter. Always have a reason to go back!

  • @davidbarton7463
    @davidbarton746310 ай бұрын

    Great video Freddie, I have a lot of time for Wales and should ride there from Cornwall sometime. Just back on two wheels after 20 years absence.

  • @leeandjancruise
    @leeandjancruise9 ай бұрын

    After watching this vlog we visited Baffle Haus, we had coffee and cake, far busier than in this vlog.

  • @hexy514
    @hexy51410 ай бұрын

    i just had to come back and say editing style and everything is so on point, keep it up freddie

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate it, thank you!

  • @paulscads3408
    @paulscads340810 ай бұрын

    Thankyou Freddie... I've now got my 125 baby and loving the freedom, views and open roads.... Thankyou for inspiration 🙏😎

  • @robinwells8879
    @robinwells887910 ай бұрын

    Had a week touring mid Wales last month and it’s truly wonderful touring country. Definitely going back again... and again...😂

  • @milabaigar
    @milabaigar10 ай бұрын

    One of your best vids so far Freddie 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @mikejenson6406
    @mikejenson64065 ай бұрын

    Freddie, I did wonder how you could make a 7 hour trip interesting. Your discoveries and observations are incredible and inspiring.. Fantastic work. Many thanks Mike

  • @nizzmo100
    @nizzmo10010 ай бұрын

    East coast Of America needs something Like Bafflehaus amazing place and great video mate .

  • @sailaway4559
    @sailaway455910 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately in Wales on the 17th September 2023 most 30mph roads will be replaced with 20mph? 😢 It will finish motoring

  • @garycampbell7891

    @garycampbell7891

    10 ай бұрын

    Only if your caught! 😇

  • @jerhughes500

    @jerhughes500

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m in Edinburgh and there’s lots of 20mph roads here, no one does it. I’d say not many did 30mph either.

  • @sailaway4559

    @sailaway4559

    10 ай бұрын

    They are putting average speed cameras up like it’s going out of fashion, also they are teaming up with third parties to enforce the rules. It’s all about making money I think.

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller898010 ай бұрын

    You are in the right place. Just ridden out of the storms in northern Greece, where its a wee bit wet. What a wonderful place Wales is.Baffle Haus looks amazing. Great watch. Ride safe and happy travels 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    10 ай бұрын

    I can’t believe it hit 30degrees yesterday🇬🇧 I hope you had fun in Greece!

  • @teneretraveller8980

    @teneretraveller8980

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreddieDobbs it's biking heaven. Add it to your list!

  • @allanmason7544
    @allanmason754410 ай бұрын

    you are always welcome freddie and monica

  • @johngarrity6942
    @johngarrity694210 ай бұрын

    Excellent!! 👍🏍🏍👍

  • @MountainFortyNine
    @MountainFortyNine7 ай бұрын

    Baffle Haus has to be the coolest place in Wales. On the hitlist to visit next year, thanks Freddie!

  • @volt8684
    @volt868410 ай бұрын

    Wow Fred, the roads i ride but nice to view from your point of view. I did 310 miles the other day around wales coast and mountains. Very sore bottom. That little Enfield done fantastic. Never been to bafflehaus but will be. This welsh trip one of your best though still re watch Isle of Wight a lot. Thanks for your hard work. Lack of “dare you” sheep😂

  • @glenns001
    @glenns00110 ай бұрын

    haha when you were peering through the racks at the cars and bikes, i thought the only thing missing is a DeLorean from back to the future, Nek minit this guys showing you one! cracked me up

  • @KimmoJaskari
    @KimmoJaskari10 ай бұрын

    I really am going to have to plan in a week or two at least riding around the UK. Wales, Scotland... the lot of it. Can't get too in depth in a few weeks but it would still be an experience.

  • @minchiominchioli5409
    @minchiominchioli540910 ай бұрын

    that bar.....is my idea of heaven

  • @DeiseRebel
    @DeiseRebel10 ай бұрын

    Portláirge - Waterford that's where I am from 🙂 Cool dirty bikes made for riding and fun.

  • @nohedes
    @nohedes10 ай бұрын

    Great video and an awesome venue. Really took me back to some of my own former cars - I had a brand new Peugeot 106 Rallye in 1993 when I was 18 (I think it cost the equivalent of a year’s salary!) and then in 2004 I bought a new Vauxhall VX220 Turbo in yellow - a great car. I now have a 2015 Defender 90 XS just like the grey/black one in the video. I need to make an excuse to visit this place, it looks like it’s worth the journey 😁👌💪🔥

  • @niallmatthews6895
    @niallmatthews689510 ай бұрын

    Baffle Haus is going well! last time I was there it was quite quiet

  • @wave6413
    @wave641310 ай бұрын

    What a sweet spot. That location like bees to honey.

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