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PostPosted: 04:50 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Would you holiday in Wales? Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 07:48 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 08:15 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Re: Would you holiday in Wales? Reply with quote

producer123 wrote:
We're in the process of buying this park

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PostPosted: 08:53 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

You must have caught me in a sensible mood. Shocked

What makes you decide to go abroad or stay here during the summer?.
Dogsitter.

Where have you been in Wales?.
Went there once to collect my dog in Camarthenshire. And another time somewhere else a bit grim and council estate
looking (I forget exactly where) to pickup a set of steel wheels for a 2004 Skoda Fabia whilst on my way to a Stag do in Central
London. True story.

Where have you stayed?.
Nowherein Wales, but I live nearby in Bristol. I can be in Wales within 40 minutes if I take the Gentlemans Express.

What do you need as a motorcyclist on holiday?
Never been on a bike specific holiday because married, I'm afraid I have to involve that pesky wife in any holiday plans.

What do you most often lack as a motorcyclist on holiday?.
Honestly? The bike. I've lost count of places we've been where I've said "I wish I had my bike here".

How many of you go on holiday as a group?.
Bike specific? It would be just me, so one.

What would be your upper limit for accomodation?.
Depends on the accommodation. But about £150 a night for an up to 10 day break somewhere decent with at least 1
meal provided daily. Possibly more for a shorter weekend break, but I'd want luxurious. Less per day for a longer stay 10 days plus.

Bearing in mind the speed limits, how far would you expect to ride in a day whilst on holiday?.
150 odd miles round trip if visiting somewhere you get off and explore/experience. More if riding for
ridings sake.

Would you be interested in activities that don't involve bikes?.
Definitely, but exciting ones. Ain't got no time for macrame and pottery. Shooting and archery spring to mind.

Would a workshop or secure parking be a decision-changing factor?.
Workshop isn't necessary, I wouldn't take a temperamental bike on a biking holiday anyway. Most bikers who holiday
on their bikes have recovery of some sort and prep their bikes for the trip, the credit card is there for unexpected stuff.
Good facilities for me personally would not only keep the bike secure, but also out of view and undercover.
I don't let my bike get wet unless its being cleaned. Laughing
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PostPosted: 10:35 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would I holiday on my bike in Wales? = yes and I have in the past.
What would make me return and holiday in Wales again?

Secure bike parking would be a big incentive to encourage me to book a particular B&B/hotel/hostel.
Activities other than bikes? , like Mr Grr said, archery and or shooting would interest me.
As for price? = that depends on the quality of the service I expect to receive.
That is moot really as I always try to keep my cost to a minimum.

However anywhere in Wales is a rain magnet when I’m there Crying or Very sad
Wonderful roads blighted by way to much rain.
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PostPosted: 12:27 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
No.


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PostPosted: 19:02 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Powderhead wrote:
Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
No.


+1


+3 .. over crowded , pigg infested sh1t hole ...
though the DFDS is not fantastically better .. but its only two nites in total...

vast majority of bikers .. that i know of .. have done the wales, scotland .. even cornwall trip .. probably more than once .. and are ready to jump over the water ..
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Copycat73 wrote:

vast majority of bikers .. that i know of .. have done the wales, scotland .. even cornwall trip .. probably more than once .. and are ready to jump over the water ..


The thing about Wales is, you get great roads and good scenery without having to cross the channel. But the other thing about Wales is, it already has all the facilities you need: cafes, camp sites, B&Bs, alternative activities etc. So another place wouldn't make me even more inclined to go.
Also, I'd be more interested in Wales north of the Brecon Beacons, and south of Snowdonia; less fuzz, especially during the week.
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

What makes you decide to go abroad or stay here during the summer?.
How much motivation I have for dealing with officials in other countries.

Where have you been in Wales?.
Where have you stayed?.

I've seen a metric fuckton of Wales, but that's because I live in Wales Wink

What do you need as a motorcyclist on holiday?
Good roads. Something I can chuck a bloody big lock around.

What do you most often lack as a motorcyclist on holiday?.
See Above.

How many of you go on holiday as a group?.
Depends, 2-10 Usually.

What would be your upper limit for accomodation?.
Not much, camping is preferable for about half of us that go wandering.

Bearing in mind the speed limits, how far would you expect to ride in a day whilst on holiday?.

Depends on the roads. 200-300 miles.

Would you be interested in activities that don't involve bikes?.
No.

Would a workshop or secure parking be a decision-changing factor?.
Yes, but less so than location and roads. The Beacon's are stunning, but there's other places with better roads.
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

being from and in wales... I'd not holiday here really as it's all on my doorstep.

but i've done a lot of riding and driving on all of the good bits, well known and positively ignored.

there is a lot of tarmac to cover if you really want to see wales beyond the usual couple of runs everyone does. all of it excellent (surfaces variable)

I don't really stay in the uk for holidays due to cost. I've always found it vastly cheaper to go away. cost of hotels, food, drink, etc all usually better (depending on where you are obviously) and the weather is nicer.

where are you exactly? because cardigan isn't near the beacons, which makes your post very confusing.
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PostPosted: 23:06 - 23 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oi Powderhead and Copycat, I was being ironic. I live in Wales, but I holiday elsewhere.
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PostPosted: 10:12 - 24 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
Oi Powderhead and Copycat, I was being ironic. I live in Wales, but I holiday elsewhere.


well don't come to newcastle cos we`re all literal here ...

do you have a mineral deficiency .. you can get tablets for that ..
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PostPosted: 10:58 - 24 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
I live in Wales, but I holiday elsewhere.


I don't know which is worse Laughing
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PostPosted: 22:37 - 25 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wales is just over the border for me, Scotland is just up the road and the Lakes are around the corner. All are good for bikes and holidays. Prefer west Scotland though.
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PostPosted: 05:14 - 26 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wales is not a destination, it's a country with people, schools, homes and some tourism. I lived in England for 50 odd years and have lived in S Wales for 16. Both have lovely places to holiday. No doubt residents everywhere who don't directly gain from tourism find tourists a pain. But we can all be selfish at different levels. My patch is the Gower, only spoiled by tourists but many areas of Wales are depressed and no doubt depend on the tourist industry as they do my council tax! I bike where I live and never crave to tour. But that's just me. When you visit Wales or anywhere for that matter, have a thought for locals who are just getting by, not on holiday. Welsh people are steeped in their cultural past so get to know about it if you come and not just the roads, beaches etc. I know a lot of local bikers. The twisties are popular day trips (Brecons etc) and the coast except it can be too crowded at popular times. As for the rain..there is plenty of it but as Welsh people will tell you, it's Welsh rain and after all this is God's Country. Tour in Wales by all means but bear in mind, many are passionate about the Rugby and not over keen on the English if they are honest! Mind, I live in a tourist spot so you don't always bump into locals. I have a lovely Welsh wife and an English past. Suits me fine. Wales is a holiday to many but home to many more. Bikes and Wales - sounds a good combination to me!
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PostPosted: 15:59 - 26 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tracey Suntan-King wrote:
I live in Wales


Sorry for your loss Wink
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PostPosted: 16:33 - 26 Mar 2018    Post subject: Re: Would you holiday in Wales? Reply with quote

producer123 wrote:


What makes you decide to go abroad or stay here during the summer?.


Pure whim. Mostly because I don't like flying. airports.

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Where have you been in Wales?.

Everywhere pretty much. But the South coast sucked balls. Especially Milford Haven.

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Where have you stayed?.

Likewise.

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What do you need as a motorcyclist on holiday?

Nothing specifically different to anyone else. A lack of traffic on the roads and drugged-up fighty locals would be nice.

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What do you most often lack as a motorcyclist on holiday?.

A drying room.

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How many of you go on holiday as a group?.

Somewhere between 1 and 18

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What would be your upper limit for accomodation?.


Depends on the accommodation and who I'm with. I don't usually pay at all (wild camp, bothy etc) but I have also rented a house before today.

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Bearing in mind the speed limits, how far would you expect to ride in a day whilst on holiday?.

between 0 and 400 miles.

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Would you be interested in activities that don't involve bikes?.

Yes. Last time I went to wales was for canoeing, but I also took my bike.

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Would a workshop or secure parking be a decision-changing factor?.

No.
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 26 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

biker7 wrote:
Wales is not a destination, it's a country with people, ......... not over keen on the English if they are honest! !


yeah well .. if we're bein honest ..then the feelin is mutual ....
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 26 Mar 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spent a few days there last summer (my first time in Wales), quite enjoyed it, didn't see as many specticular roads as I wanted due to our total lack of planning which consisted of google mapping random places the night before and hoping for the best. I'd go again. Going to Ireland this year, still haven't toured Scotland despite being an hour away from the boarder, shameful really.
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