+344geordie I had a lot of footage of Treherbert as I rode through there when making this video. There was around 3 hours of video all together and I cut it down to what you saw on this video. After I posted it I think I deleted what I didn't use, sorry mate. I'll check and if it's gone and I'm passing that way I'll see what I can do.
+Tony Sullivan Many thanks mate. I used to live in Plas Horeb an old church and my welsh marra Jack thomas lived 6 dunraven street. They were good days, And great people down there. Has it changed much in last 15 years/
+344geordie I live in Newport and don't know Treherbert that well but give me a week or two and I'll see if I can go to Treherbert and make a short video for you. Weather permitting :)
omg Tony Smith... what an awesome video. I felt like i was on the bike with you, and that haunting song/music is unreal. Loved every second of this. i wish i knew how to save it to my computer. My mum and her family came from/lived in Treorchy, we used to always go there school holidays, dad was from London, thats where we lived. Until we all migrated out here to Australia. Ive taken my own daughterfor a holiday to south wales/Treorchy and she too loves the place. this brought a tear to my eyes. well done. I loved the whole video. mind you.. at 11.20 time.. my daughter and i walked the Bwulch (not sure of spelling) to that spot from Treorchy. took us an hour. lol . I remember there used to be an Andy Capp and Flo drawing on a wall right on that corner. It got pulled down... sadly. thank you once again
I just came across this video from a search, thank you for showcasing the beauty of the Rhondda Valley. The Rhigos has changed with the addition of the wind turbines, but the Bwlch remains imposing and stunning. I can imagine that you enjoyed the ride, I hear many a biker accelerating up that road on sunny days. The mountain has been really popular for parascending too. Thank you, really enjoyed the video.
was that the Bwlch road you was travelling on? as i do not think that that was the Rhigos road from what i remember as i left the rhondda over 30years ago.
Magic , cheers for uploading. Used to live in Treherbert in late 90s. Brings back the good memories of special friends no longer with us.
+344geordie Thanks 344geordie, glad you enjoyed it.
Any chance you may do another ride around Treherbert etc ?
+344geordie I had a lot of footage of Treherbert as I rode through there when making this video. There was around 3 hours of video all together and I cut it down to what you saw on this video. After I posted it I think I deleted what I didn't use, sorry mate. I'll check and if it's gone and I'm passing that way I'll see what I can do.
+Tony Sullivan Many thanks mate. I used to live in Plas Horeb an old church and my welsh marra Jack thomas lived 6 dunraven street. They were good days, And great people down there. Has it changed much in last 15 years/
+344geordie I live in Newport and don't know Treherbert that well but give me a week or two and I'll see if I can go to Treherbert and make a short video for you. Weather permitting :)
What a ride - used to it on my old Royal Enfield in 1956 solid - lovely music its a gem this, Cheers from Taff Evans Australia, a Rhondda Boy for ever
YOU CAN TAKE THE BOY OUT OF YJE VALLEY BUT NEVER THE VALLLEY OUT OF THE BOY,,,,
omg Tony Smith... what an awesome video. I felt like i was on the bike with you, and that haunting song/music is unreal. Loved every second of this. i wish i knew how to save it to my computer. My mum and her family came from/lived in Treorchy, we used to always go there school holidays, dad was from London, thats where we lived. Until we all migrated out here to Australia. Ive taken my own daughterfor a holiday to south wales/Treorchy and she too loves the place. this brought a tear to my eyes. well done. I loved the whole video. mind you.. at 11.20 time.. my daughter and i walked the Bwulch (not sure of spelling) to that spot from Treorchy. took us an hour. lol . I remember there used to be an Andy Capp and Flo drawing on a wall right on that corner. It got pulled down... sadly. thank you once again
Thank you for the comment Den, glad you enjoyed the video.
What a ride tony...
Cheers Pete
Brilliant run and Enya made it too. 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟
What was the soundtrack please?
Enya - Only time
Oh to have a motorbike again and do this route. Not a sheep in sight though!
I just came across this video from a search, thank you for showcasing the beauty of the Rhondda Valley. The Rhigos has changed with the addition of the wind turbines, but the Bwlch remains imposing and stunning. I can imagine that you enjoyed the ride, I hear many a biker accelerating up that road on sunny days. The mountain has been really popular for parascending too. Thank you, really enjoyed the video.
First class ride mate, damp and dull weather made brighter with Enya. Great stuff. 🇬🇧👍😎
A most appropiate song by Enya for this beautiful video.
was that the Bwlch road you was travelling on? as i do not think that that was the Rhigos road from what i remember as i left the rhondda over 30years ago.
Yes Brian it is the Bwlch
+Brian Neale First part is Rhigos from Tower towards Treherbert, second is the Bwlch.