Bryn Thomas
Bryn Thomas
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Mountains & Rivers Part 3 | Drone over the wilderness, woodcock and night walking back to the road
The finale gets fairly interesting. I use the drone to look at the terrain ahead, and then am faced with a difficult night time trek across bogs and streams back to the tarmac of the Nant-y-moch mountain road. Lamping a woodcock on the way. After that it's an easy downhill to Aber. A really cracking ride with a difficult end.
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Видео

Salzburg Series Ep 3 | An Evening Ride to Berchtesgaden & Salzburg Altstadt in the dark
Просмотров 379 часов назад
Meinem Vater gewidmet. If you make it to the end of this long and rambling video, you have my immense respect! My first night ride in Austria takes me to Berchtesgaden, a beautiful German town on the border. I also pass my Kehlsteinhaus on the way, although I didn't fully realise that at the time.
Mountains & Rivers Part 2 | Bronze Age History & The Source of the River Severn, the mist clears
Просмотров 4614 часов назад
In the second part of this series I discover a Bronze Age standing stone and finally reach the source of the River Severn, which I have been meaning to do for about 9 years! Enjoy the mountaintop and the eventual clearing of the mist!
Mountains & Rivers Part 1 | Cycling up Plynlimon/ Pumlumon Fawr & source of the River Wye/ Afon Gwy
Просмотров 8721 час назад
It's a very hilly, foggy and windy outing this time, on a route slightly unsuitable for the Wombat. I summit Plynlimon / Pumlumon Fawr and find the source of the River Wye - just about! - in the fog and wind. Ideally this would be done in the summer but never mind!
Salzburg Series Ep 2 | A New Country for Eddy, Ride to Bad Reichenhall, Group Ride to Waginger See
Просмотров 28День назад
I begin to explore Austria and Germany more in this episode, riding further afield. I join a riding group of a few local people based around the former Gran Turismo shop in Salzburg, my first ride with them was to Waginger See, and I would ride with them much more in future. The following episodes will see me ride even further afield and explore Austrian and German landmarks and history.
Five Years since the Wombat's First Ride Part 2 | Night gravel, accident & am I being hunted?
Просмотров 78День назад
I ride across the Cambrian Mountains off roading in the dark, there are various spooky occurrences on this night although I escape unscathed and end up testing the new cycle lane by Commins Coch and film myself riding down Penglais Hill. It's been over five years and 11,000 miles riding the Wombat and I've loved every minute of it! Nearly!
Five Years since the Wombat's First Ride Part 1 | The Artist's Valley Gravel Climb & Nant y Moch
Просмотров 5614 дней назад
Darkness and clouds fall in this ride. I do a ride on every anniversary of this bike's first ride, and this happens to be the fifth one! I ride one of the longest local climbs and end up on the very foggy Nant y Moch mountain road.
Salzburg Series Ep 1 | First Ride for 159 days, building Eddy, the bike, riding up the Gaisberg
Просмотров 12214 дней назад
Meiner Mutter gewidmet. I'm too injured to do normal rides so I've decided to upload my old Salzburg videos. I lived there as an Erasmus student in 2018. These rides are filmed from April to June. The camera is different and my filming abilities are worse but I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoyed riding! Is has inspired me to go back for sure! In this episode I unpack Eddy and build hi...
Mines & A Power Station Part 4 | The story of Wil Cefn Coch, Return and Promenade Roadworks
Просмотров 9214 дней назад
The story of Wil Cefn Coch: Both resources are in Welsh and the Wikipedia article basically copies the BBC article, but is where I found the wanted poster. www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/canolbarth/enwogion/adarbrith/pages/wil_cefn_coch.shtml cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wil_Cefn_Coch#
Mines & A Power Station Part 3 | Return to Llanafan via the Lisburne Mine Wheel
Просмотров 9521 день назад
I begin my return to Aber in this video, visiting the Lisburne Mine Wheel and returning to Llanafan. There is an interesting tale of murder to be told...
Mines & A Power Station Part 2 | Historic Power Station and Wemyss & Frongoch Mine Drone Footage
Просмотров 16821 день назад
The second episode features a flight over Wales's industrial heritage, namely the hydro electric power stattion and the mine it used to provide with electricity. More information about the mine itself can be found here: Frongoch: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/302/ Wemyss: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/33907/images
Mines & A Power Station Part 1 | Wales' First Hydroelectric Power Station & Autumn Colours
Просмотров 133Месяц назад
An easy ride around Ceredigion featuring its industrial heritage and lovely autumn colous. Links which may be of interest and credit to the authors: coflein.gov.uk/media/190/998/mlpc_10_01.pdf coflein.gov.uk/en/site/407230/ I think Coflein is a fantastic resource and hope this provides some good publicity!
Training for the Aberystwyth 10k | Running after the storm | Getting hit by a wave
Просмотров 53Месяц назад
A different type of video, but one where I showcase some of the bad weather we are subjected to!
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 4 | A night gravel return to the sea
Просмотров 167Месяц назад
In the final episode of this series I ride from Gilfach to Aberystwyth, where the sunshine is replaced by darkness on the gravel road and the wind increases considerably. This video concludes my second century of the year with 112 miles ridden.
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 3 | Visiting the Friendless Church at Llananno
Просмотров 545Месяц назад
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 3 | Visiting the Friendless Church at Llananno
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 2 | I extend my Veloviewer cluster in the Powys Hills
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An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 2 | I extend my Veloviewer cluster in the Powys Hills
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 1 | History of the Elan Valley Turnpike & Drowned Frog
Просмотров 115Месяц назад
An Important Tile & A Friendless Church Part 1 | History of the Elan Valley Turnpike & Drowned Frog
Ponies & Pounds | A Post Gym Ride | Mynydd Bach, Tregaron & Strata Florida Railway Station
Просмотров 53Месяц назад
Ponies & Pounds | A Post Gym Ride | Mynydd Bach, Tregaron & Strata Florida Railway Station
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 3: Riding through the forest, red kite in the Rheidol Valley
Просмотров 72Месяц назад
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 3: Riding through the forest, red kite in the Rheidol Valley
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 2: Cwmystwyth Lead Mines and windy Mohican drone flying
Просмотров 113Месяц назад
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 2: Cwmystwyth Lead Mines and windy Mohican drone flying
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 1: Hafod Estate & A flight over the Ystwyth Valley
Просмотров 1022 месяца назад
Mohican Road & The Arch Forests | Part 1: Hafod Estate & A flight over the Ystwyth Valley
2018 Festive 500 | The Dolgellau Century | New Year's Eve, The West Coast and a Yearly Review
Просмотров 312 месяца назад
2018 Festive 500 | The Dolgellau Century | New Year's Eve, The West Coast and a Yearly Review
2018 Festive 500 | Part 2 The night section: Christmas Day to Boxing Day, 200 miles cycled, tired!
Просмотров 332 месяца назад
2018 Festive 500 | Part 2 The night section: Christmas Day to Boxing Day, 200 miles cycled, tired!
2018 Festive 500 | Part 1 | A vibrating bicycle, Barmouth Viaduct at dusk
Просмотров 352 месяца назад
2018 Festive 500 | Part 1 | A vibrating bicycle, Barmouth Viaduct at dusk
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 5 | The Horseshoe Pass, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & a wet return home
Просмотров 2653 месяца назад
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 5 | The Horseshoe Pass, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & a wet return home
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 4 | Return to the mainland, North Wales coast, I have a right whinge!
Просмотров 753 месяца назад
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 4 | Return to the mainland, North Wales coast, I have a right whinge!
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 3 | Dawn on Anglesey, circumnnavigating the island & return to Menai Bridge
Просмотров 1013 месяца назад
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 3 | Dawn on Anglesey, circumnnavigating the island & return to Menai Bridge
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 2 | Golden hour Snowdonia, Menai Bridge, first night's bivvy at Rhoscolyn
Просмотров 623 месяца назад
400 miles in 3 days | Ep 2 | Golden hour Snowdonia, Menai Bridge, first night's bivvy at Rhoscolyn
400 miles in 3 days | Ep1 | Cycling in nearly 100 degress Fahrenheit! Visiting Wroxeter Roman City
Просмотров 613 месяца назад
400 miles in 3 days | Ep1 | Cycling in nearly 100 degress Fahrenheit! Visiting Wroxeter Roman City

Комментарии

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel День назад

    Your video was truly beautiful and inspiring. As a fellow creator, I appreciate the effort you put into it. Sub and 👍7

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 11 часов назад

      @KhurshidsChannel thanks for your kind comment and subscribing, I hope you enjoy future videos, will check out your channel!

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas 10 дней назад

    Everywhere looks clean and fresh ,and the cycling infrastructure superior to ours!

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 10 дней назад

      @WessThomas it took some getting used to, I probably underappreciated it!

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas 12 дней назад

    Did you break the speed limit down Penglais Hill??😲

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 12 дней назад

      Errr..... I was looking where I was going, not at the speedo!

  • @isaacrosenberg3795
    @isaacrosenberg3795 12 дней назад

    Have no idea how I got this on reccomendation page, but its vrey nice! Like to see how people filming themself on a non-sponsored bikes in small towns, little trips and not worrying about 4k tv-quality videos, just filming.

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 12 дней назад

      @isaacrosenberg3795 Thank you for nice comment, glad you enjoyed the video! Best regards, Bryn

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas 21 день назад

    Looks like half of a red cabbage in the water!!!!!🤷‍♀

  • @Glorindellen
    @Glorindellen 22 дня назад

    your video popped up in suggested videos. I love the UK and have been fantasizing about selling up my extremely dull and overpriced house and moving to Wales where I could live in a village or old seaside resort town. It will probably only ever be a pipe dream, but I've been trying to learn some Welsh anyway. If you take requests, I'm a big history fan, a lover of architecture, castles, old ruins, the countryside, and anything with an interesting story.

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 22 дня назад

      Welcome to the channnel! I'm a fan of those things too so will be making videos on them when I'm better for sure. If you decide to come to Wales, good luck, it's a nice place to live

  • @emmaearnshaw3282
    @emmaearnshaw3282 23 дня назад

    3:10 Before the rocks arrived to protect the sea wall, this is how big swell waves looked. Last saw waves like this in the early '90's

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 22 дня назад

      Quitescary to think about! Thanks for watching

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Месяц назад

    What a lovely church!, Great ride as well, deserves more comments and subscribers!!!😉🙂👍⛰

  • @johngrattan6343
    @johngrattan6343 Месяц назад

    Great vlog, really enjoyed it. What do you use to edit these?

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 Месяц назад

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I use Capcut, the free version

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Месяц назад

    Enjoying the new aerial views of your cycle routes ,gives a better perspective of the terrain .look forward to seeing more!🚲🚲

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 Месяц назад

      Glad you like them, will be sure to feature more!

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant way to spend Christmas Day!🚲❄☃🏕🚵‍♀🙂

  • @Topgun_NK
    @Topgun_NK 3 месяца назад

    Hey sir, would you recommend Aberystwyth University? I got an offer and im confused

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 3 месяца назад

      Hi, generally I would recommend but I don't know the specifics of your situation, depends on the course, where you like to live etc

    • @Topgun_NK
      @Topgun_NK 3 месяца назад

      @@wombatting96 Hi sir, so situation is that I'm a international student from Bangalore city, India. I got few offers and I narrowed down to Aberystwyth (Msc data science),and Solent Southampton (Msc applied AI and data science) I gotta pay fees asap to start my visa process for September intake. Hence I thought to ask your thoughts on Aberystwyth. And I'm open to both the city and countryside, I assume Aberystwyth has less part time jobs.

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 3 месяца назад

      You're right that Aber has fewer jobs than Southampton, but there's always something going. The uni itself employs a few students as tutors, in the cafes, as cleaners, etc, but limits hours to 20 hours per week during term time for postgraduates, but I think the visa limit is the same. There aren't a great many university level jobs for graduates however, you would have more options in a city afterwards. I chose Aber mostly because I prefer to live in the countryside, but still only 3 or so hours from Birmingham on the train. The Southampton course looks better to me because of AI but it's not my field so I honestly couldn't give a proper answer. But our new Vice Chancellor is keen on AI as far as I'm aware. I think Aber has the better quality of life, everything is campus based and the town is close so you will be in walking distance of most things. And its a peaceful town, little crime, very safe compared to the UK cities. Definitely recommend as a place to live. Accommodation is cheaper than most places, but there isn't much of it about (lots of people vs small town) I work on the uni accommodation cleaning team, and the rooms vary from old and basic to modern and expensive, but its all well managed. I know a few Indians who have come to Aber and have loved it. I wish you the best of luck with your decision. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

    • @Topgun_NK
      @Topgun_NK 3 месяца назад

      @@wombatting96 wow sir, I'm eternally grateful and thankful 🙏 for your valuable insights, your detailed explanation and amazing analysis! I'm truly sorry to take so much of your valuable time from your busy schedule. It was so thoughtful of you and thank you so much for your wishes, my best wishes to your masters journey as well, may you shine and come out in flying colours in your desired course and field! So sir based on my research, Between Solent university and Aberystwyth university, I found Aberystwyth gives me a free accommodation cmrt mawr is the name I guess, which is quite okay! Then part time jobs I'm happy with your amazing analysis, I guess we can find part time jobs in Aberystwyth in a month right sir? And coming to the course Aberystwyth says their course is more complex, research oriented purely into data science and you're absolutely right they don't have AI and the vice chancellor is obsessed with AI and I would say even Elon Musk and others are too! and Aber says they help the students and number 1 in students satisfaction etc... Whereas Solent university is a bit new campus near city centre in Southampton and their course is also new, hence I don't really know about the reputation of solent university but I assume it's decent based on the city Southampton and it's there for 2 decades now. Solent university also says they have a placement year, after masters which is an extra 6 months after masters but It's conditional I assume as many don't get placement or jobs on a guarantee I guess. They say, the placement year won't cost anything as they have already increased the fees about 3k British pounds to international students. Solent university has emailed me today saying, you gotta pay today or the offer will be withdrawn. So I'm dead confused sir, that's why I reached out to you and I'm truly grateful for your beautiful response and a detailed analysis 🙏 Thank you sir, have a wonderful weekend and happy sunday wishes to you sir!

    • @Topgun_NK
      @Topgun_NK 3 месяца назад

      ​@@wombatting96 thank you so much sir for such a detailed analysis of Aberystwyth, Aber uni and the life in aber! That's so thoughtful of you, I'm truly grateful for your valuable insights and your kindness sir! So which course have you opted for? My best wishes 🙏 to you as well sir!, may you shine and come out with flying colours!! I was quite happy to hear about part time jobs, so I believe we can find a part time job in Aberystwyth in a month approximately right sir? also what are food options we have sir? Are there Indian restaurants or food available? Coming to accommodation I might mostly get that free accommodation called CMRT MAWR I guess, is that good sir? A room and a private rest room I suppose, I'm not sure about the hygiene and stuff You're absolutely right sir, I completely agree with your amazing analysis!! So based on my research, Aber uni representatives and faculty said to me that their course is a bit research oriented and they would help in all sorts of ways, but you're right sir, solent university Southampton course sounds good as it has AI as well, as you mentioned the vice chancellor and even Elon Musk are quite into AI... But I'm not sure about the reputation of the solent university in Southampton, solent says they also offer placement year of 6 months after masters of 1 year but I'm not sure it's a guaranteed placement, I assume it's either conditional or internship or sometimes none of them. Aber definitely is historic and beautiful, so is Southampton city. But sir, do you feel that the solent university has a good reputation in Southampton or in the UK in general? So ultimately solent has asked me to pay ASAP by tomorrow and Aber too is askingme to pay ASAP, for me to reach this September intake. Hence I'm dead confused sir, my family also says leave soon but unable to choose between the two and time is ticking. Once again thank you so much sir, for your valuable insights, I'm truly grateful and thankful for your amazing analysis! It was so thoughtful and kind of you!! Have a wonderful weekend sir and happy sunday wishes to you sir!!

  • @patsmith7710
    @patsmith7710 3 месяца назад

    I think on my thorn raven that would take me six days to do the whole trip, I take my hat off to you all who can hammer out the miles,

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 3 месяца назад

      Cheers, but I'm sure you'd be more comfortable!

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 3 месяца назад

    There’s a bike hire shop at the visitor centre

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas 3 месяца назад

    Looks an epic journey ! looking foward to viewing the whole ride.

  • @ShropsheerLad
    @ShropsheerLad 3 месяца назад

    Aah! ... The Tunnel ... fond memories!

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 3 месяца назад

    Well done Bryn👍 Thank you so much for the mention too😁👍😉👋

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 3 месяца назад

      Thank you Jamie, no worries, I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for your video!

  • @patsmith7710
    @patsmith7710 4 месяца назад

    After 30 years of cycling I decided this year to do some walking as well, after all I am fit! no way! walking distance is so hard and my feet are so soft! you did well,

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 3 месяца назад

      Hi Pat, thanks! The end part was much harder that I thought it would be, as soon as I got the blisters that was it! But will try again soon with less weight.

  • @patsmith7710
    @patsmith7710 4 месяца назад

    hawthorn or black thorn tree, thanks for taking us along,

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 5 месяцев назад

    Love Elan Valley. Wales has many beautiful places. After I visited there I went to a bothy.

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 5 месяцев назад

      I agree, am yet to do a bothy trip myself though, that's an idea for another video, cheers!

    • @JamieHarding5
      @JamieHarding5 5 месяцев назад

      @wombatting96 Go for it. I look to watching it😁👍 I went to Lluest Cwmbach straight after the Dam. Nant Syddion isn't far away though.

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

    They live in a world of their own, usually glued to their smartphones

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 6 месяцев назад

      Yes, plus headphones don't help!

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

    That’s one hell of a ride, wouldn’t it be a good idea if you got some camping gear and got your head down for the night, cracking videos by the way😊

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 6 месяцев назад

      Cheers, I probably should have, I have a camping tour planned for the summer

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

    Cracking ride

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

    • @davidharris4062
      @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

      @@wombatting96 certainly did, amazed at your rides, at66 I would be looking for somewhere to camp rather than cycle in the dark 😁

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

    Look up Alyn Wallace, passed away two months ago aged 34, a fantastic Astro Photographer, he has some amazing photos of the dams, well worth a look, his photography was world class

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 6 месяцев назад

      I had heard of him, was very shocked when he died, loved his work. He was the main inspiration for me to start trying astro photography

    • @davidharris4062
      @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

      @@wombatting96 was a shock, did one of his courses at the mountain centre in Libanus about 6 years ago, I need to get out more and do Astro Photography, he moved to Turkey, from Pontypridd, which is about 7 miles from me, he was being treated for leukaemia, he had an operation for gallstones and died from complications, miss his monthly videos

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 6 месяцев назад

      I must admit I hadn't followed him very long but had a go at his 'What's in the night sky' competitions, shall miss them

    • @davidharris4062
      @davidharris4062 6 месяцев назад

      @@wombatting96 yep

  • @grahamphillips3099
    @grahamphillips3099 8 месяцев назад

    disc or rim brakes, looking sketchy at 17:00? July in Wales eh, I'm going to have to invest in some waterproof footwear!

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 8 месяцев назад

      I ride rim brakes, and hit a massive stone at 17.00! Yes, the weather's very hit and miss, we get four seasons in one day sometimes!

    • @grahamphillips3099
      @grahamphillips3099 8 месяцев назад

      @@wombatting96 ha yeah I've heard it said before. Cars on the A487 a bit of a hazard also... stay safe!

  • @ThemLadsOutdoors
    @ThemLadsOutdoors 8 месяцев назад

    Nice and muddy for yo. Good vid 👍

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks @YorkshireBoysOutdoors , glad you liked it!

  • @ShropsheerLad
    @ShropsheerLad 9 месяцев назад

    ... can you do a review on the carrier bag, it seems to be the only bit of kit that didn't let you down! 😀😎

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 9 месяцев назад

      sure thing dude, but just gotta find it first!!

  • @marcrevuelta9738
    @marcrevuelta9738 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you with this good information and vidéo 😉

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 9 месяцев назад

      My pleasure, glad it was helpful!

    • @marcrevuelta9738
      @marcrevuelta9738 9 месяцев назад

      A lot, i was waiting for this solution. I bought a Belkin power bank today. Thanks a lot

  • @christinmatthey42
    @christinmatthey42 10 месяцев назад

    ✅ *promo sm*

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Год назад

    As always, a great ride through beautiful scenery and knowledgeable, interesting commentary!

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 Год назад

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it as ever!

  • @johngrattan6343
    @johngrattan6343 Год назад

    Well done, I would take three days over that route! I think I'm fit but you are clearly on another level. What bike are you riding?

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 Год назад

      Hi John, thanks for commenting! I ride a 2019 Cinelli HoBootleg, a basic touring bike but I like the reliability and simplicity and plodding around. Just checked out your channel, pretty cool. I couldn't do the swimming! Bryn

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Год назад

    It's all those doughnuts!!!

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Год назад

    🤣🤣

  • @ShropsheerLad
    @ShropsheerLad Год назад

    👌 💪 👏

  • @paulturner7829
    @paulturner7829 Год назад

    Excellent riding,I knew that area well having lived in Bont ,thn Swyddffonnon, before moving down to Mydroilyn now in Ireland. I used to ride up the fear as a route home from Aberystwyth. Enjoy your travels .

    • @wombatting96
      @wombatting96 Год назад

      @paulturner7829 thanks for commenting! It is certainly a beautiful area, feel very lucky living here. Must say I prefer riding down the fear than up. Best regards, Bryn

  • @ShropsheerLad
    @ShropsheerLad Год назад

    Cracking video! - I know the area well, wonderful part of the country!

  • @WessThomas
    @WessThomas Год назад

    Some stunning scenery, you are one hard nut!!