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Post by soggybiker on Sept 10, 2013 14:29:35 GMT
60 odd miles on the motorway, why on earth you would want to go there is the question?
There are some great roads into wales and through wales but none include cardiff, the local brew is known as 'feeling foul' and the centre is the same shops that make up every other city these days. Plenty to recommend Wales very little of it is in Cardiff.
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 11, 2013 6:46:28 GMT
60 odd miles on the motorway, why on earth you would want to go there is the question? There are some great roads into wales and through wales but none include cardiff, the local brew is known as 'feeling foul' and the centre is the same shops that make up every other city these days. Plenty to recommend Wales very little of it is in Cardiff. Point of correction the local brew in Cardiff is Brains. Felinfeol is the local brew in Llanelli Although other beers are available..... |
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 11, 2013 6:49:54 GMT
Roger, While Cardiff is a lovely city with lots to see there is only one way to get their and that's via the motorway. Could I suggest taking in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley which will take you by Tintern Abbey and down to Chepstow. So much more in the roads and scenery.
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Post by billywhizz on Sept 11, 2013 9:59:45 GMT
interesting comparisons guys, thanks...  wouldn't do the motorway anyway..and obviously not looking to stay there, but never been there and as seems quite close, IF NOTHING ELSE better,  may consider a saturday bimble over, can at least say I've been..  alternative possibility if a saturday run is not forthcoming, and as soogy has been busy,  we could entertain ourselves! |
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 11, 2013 10:32:36 GMT
There should be a saturday run if there is interest. I would agree the wye valley is a far better bet as are pretty much any road between gloucester and cirencester. I will never be able to bring myself to love Cardiff in the way I do london or Edinburgh though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 12:02:12 GMT
I passed my driving test in Cardiff 35 or so years ago. ( I know, I don't look old enough ) I can't think of any good reason to go there other than to watch Rugby. |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Sept 11, 2013 12:31:07 GMT
I can't think of any good reason to go there other than to watch Rugby. Why are England playing Neil |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 13:02:12 GMT
I can't think of any good reason to go there other than to watch Rugby. Why are England playing Neil Yes, I Love to watch the Welsh whip you in Cardiff. |
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 13, 2013 13:20:56 GMT
I passed my driving test in Cardiff 35 or so years ago. ( I know, I don't look old enough ) I can't think of any good reason to go there other than to watch Rugby. I agree only ever go to Cardiff on Match days. |
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 13, 2013 13:24:02 GMT
I can't think of any good reason to go there other than to watch Rugby. Why are England playing Neil Actually this year Wales did play England in Cardiff and the result was Wales 30 v 3 England. In 2014 this will be played in Twickenham. |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Sept 13, 2013 23:37:31 GMT
Why are England playing Neil Actually this year Wales did play England in Cardiff and the result was Wales 30 v 3 England. In 2014 this will be played in Twickenham. Yea but thats by a couple of good teams where were the Scotch |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 13:43:31 GMT
Actually this year Wales did play England in Cardiff and the result was Wales 30 v 3 England. In 2014 this will be played in Twickenham. Yea but thats by a couple of good teams where were the Scotch In the Bar. It's where is the Scotch. |
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 15, 2013 19:53:32 GMT
Rode the route today in foul weather with a playing up bike. Not much fun, hope the weather is better on the day. Some roads I intended using are unusable another is now a 30 zone. Morning coffee stop here linkLunch here linkLet me know if and how many places you want booked for Sunday Lunch |
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Post by billywhizz on Sept 16, 2013 14:39:46 GMT
just a sandwich/scone/ cakes for me please, so probably not have to book for me !!! like your choice for the break... |
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Post by m40man on Sept 16, 2013 20:24:11 GMT
just a sandwich/scone/ cakes for me please, so probably not have to book for me !!! I'll probably manage with those 3 too . |
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 16, 2013 21:16:42 GMT
I was not thinking straight last night. As it is counter service and the recommend booking I will just book a table to fit us all whether or not people are eating
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 16, 2013 21:17:32 GMT
thought you might.
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 21, 2013 20:36:22 GMT
Saturday run details are on the first post now.
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Post by m40man on Sept 21, 2013 20:56:54 GMT
Saturday run details are on the first post now. Nice . I'll be there for the Saturday Bimble, thanks . |
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Post by verde on Sept 21, 2013 22:22:44 GMT
Did a year at St Athan's can not remember anything to go to Cardiff for.... but you never know it may have changed.
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Sept 22, 2013 2:50:13 GMT
Did a year at St Athan's can not remember anything to go to Cardiff for.... but you never know it may have changed. Was that the open prison Neil |
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Post by max900 on Sept 22, 2013 8:09:33 GMT
The Wheatstone is pretty close (assuming people are staying at the Premier Inn by Sainsburys), easy walking distance. It was OK last time I was there but that was a couple of years ago so can't vouch for it now. I haven't been to any of the other pubs round there I'm afraid. www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/wheatstone-inn-barnwood-gloucester/s5903/ Mind you I've just noticed they shut at 10pm. thats food stops at 10... pub till 11... plenty late enough with such an early start  how far is cardiff away?? never been there, and if closeby, and nothing else better  might take a gander  according to G-maps its about 60miles away to the city centre take the A48 down to chepstow much more scenic than motorways and you wont have to pay any tolls |
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Post by gsteinert on Sept 22, 2013 8:12:56 GMT
Put me down for Sunday lunch. Never could resist food, me Gary |
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 22, 2013 18:59:45 GMT
First post updated
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Post by Pool Boy on Sept 22, 2013 21:21:27 GMT
Just booked a twin room at Premier Inn, Barnwood - so looks like I'm definitely coming now !
(Wanna share Dave - seeing as it'll only cost ya £30 ?)
Barring unforseen circumstances I'll be at the White Hart GL2 8HY by 17:30 for Saturday bimble and tea
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 22, 2013 22:09:16 GMT
Coolbeanz! Go on Dave You know you want to
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Sept 22, 2013 23:43:56 GMT
I'll go for the lunch only if I can have a cider takeaway Neil |
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 23, 2013 8:09:30 GMT
thats food stops at 10... pub till 11... plenty late enough with such an early start how far is cardiff away?? never been there, and if closeby, and nothing else better might take a gander according to G-maps its about 60miles away to the city centre take the A48 down to chepstow much more scenic than motorways and you wont have to pay any tolls You do not have to pay tolls on the Severn Crossing when on a motorbike. |
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Post by soggybiker on Sept 23, 2013 14:12:26 GMT
carefull of the tasters but you will have a lot of choice
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Post by Welsh Ade on Sept 24, 2013 5:50:19 GMT
Looks like 2 good stops you have sort out there Soggy. Lunch for me and the Mrs please.
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may consider a saturday bimble over, can at least say I've been.. 
we could entertain ourselves! 
might take a gander 
