Wales Trip August 2019

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  1. Bad Billy

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    #41 Bad Billy, Aug 15, 2019
    Well it is Wales, it was rather moist at Angelsey last weekend too!
     
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  2. R_1000

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    #42 R_1000, Aug 15, 2019
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  3. R_1000

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    #42 R_1000, Aug 15, 2019
    Settled for the night with local Welsh Beer "Bendigeidfran"

    Cheers lovely people ;)

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  4. R_1000

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    #43 R_1000, Aug 15, 2019
    Oh yes.. ended up getting some more....5 bottles. Time for a good night sleep now. Proper full Welsh breakfast in the morning;).
     
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  5. R_1000

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    #44 R_1000, Aug 16, 2019
    It's heavy rain. Stopped off for a coffee :)

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  6. R_1000

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    #45 R_1000, Aug 16, 2019
    Heading to Bronbar next;)
     
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  7. Modalconfusion

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    #46 Modalconfusion, Aug 16, 2019
    I have never had anything but bloody rain when I nip over the border into Wales
     
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  8. Englishbandit

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    #47 Englishbandit, Aug 16, 2019
    Lol as long as you are having fun
     
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  9. R_1000

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    #48 R_1000, Aug 17, 2019
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    My goretex gloves and waterproof jacket let me down. Luckily the full Welsh breakfast I had kept me going. Just stopped for a coffee, fuel and few stops to take pictures. I was meant to head back to London Saturday morning instead I left late Friday evening. Reached home 2am. Done around 860 miles in 4 days. Regardless of the weather, I started riding around 10am until last light. So I had a great time. There was never a dull moment ;)

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  10. freck

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    #48 freck, Aug 17, 2019
    Did you use that Nikwax stuff? I’ve not been out in the rain since I used it so don’t know if it’s worked ok.
     
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  11. R_1000

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    #49 R_1000, Aug 17, 2019
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    I am seriously thinking of making an investment in Rukka gear. It's just bloody expensive:confused:

    I'm okay when the weather turns shite but when you gear lets you down......

    We all need gear that's 100% waterproof. My t-shirt, base later, mobile phone inside the waterproof pocket.... completely soaked.
     
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  12. roadrider

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    #50 roadrider, Aug 17, 2019
    You don't need Rukka to stay dry.
    There's loads of options for a lot less money.
    Go for Gortex laminated.

    Nice trip by the way :)
     
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  13. Wessa

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    #51 Wessa, Aug 17, 2019
    Shame about the weather, but glad you had a great time....
     
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  14. Englishbandit

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    #52 Englishbandit, Aug 17, 2019
    I bought wolf outlast jacket and trousers £560 fully waterproof till you go out in the rain.
     
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    #53 Englishbandit, Aug 17, 2019
    Nice photos mate
     
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  16. R_1000

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    #54 R_1000, Aug 18, 2019
    I'd definitely do Wales again. My ride back home in the rain on the motorway and my waterproof gear failing is what made it a miserable journey. Luckily the gear held well whilst in Wales. I would like to do Wales again during dry season if that even exist in Wales:eek:.

    I had a great time buddy :)
     
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    #55 R_1000, Aug 18, 2019
    You are absolutely right. I'm going to look at all options and read a lot of reviews before parting away with my dosh. As you and littleade said it will definitely needs to be goretex laminated ;)
     
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  18. Helmut Visor

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    #56 Helmut Visor, Aug 18, 2019
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    #57 Sprinter, Aug 18, 2019
    I have good gear, but always put a cheap (10 quid) rain suit over the top, just to let the rain run off, like a shield. works a treat.
    I dont care how much you spend, it wont beat two separate layers. IMO
     
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  20. brown mouse

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    #58 brown mouse, Aug 18, 2019
    I can recommend those too, served me well is Scotland this year. The jacket also comes in a version that's partly fluorescent yellow, which is what I went for on the principle that the extra safety from being more visible in rain outweighs style/appearance considerations.
     
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    #59 R_1000, Aug 18, 2019

    Cheers buddy

    This sounds great. It might be the best option. At least I don't have to spend stupid money. I will give it a go;)
     
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  22. Helmut Visor

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    #60 Helmut Visor, Aug 18, 2019
    You only have to look at all the reviews to see how well people rate them :cool::cool:
     
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