FULL 12 Mile Crossing on Motorcycle, of the Applecross Pass, FULL Route by Motorbike Bealach Na Ba

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3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a bit of a repeat in some way this episode, but this is the FULL ride across the Applecross Pass, so its like the extended version of episode 8 in my NC500 series and shows what is also known as the Bealach Na Ba in its entirety.
A few subscribers asked if it would be possible to show the complete ride over the pass to show them what to expect when they were to attempt it. So here it is showing the WHOLE trip from the Applecross Inn across the 11.4 miles (to be exact) to the other side where at the end you join the A896.
If you haven't seen the NC500 series it's 9 episodes long and can be found in the link below to the full playlist.
• The North Coast 500 To...
Or if you would just like to see a particular episode links to each one are below.
Episode 1 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise NC767 incorporating NC500 from MCN Fat Lad on a Bike.
• Episode 1 of 9 North C...
Episode 2 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise NC767 Road to Inverness Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 2 of 9 North C...
Episode 3 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise Inverness to Tongue + John O Groats Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 3 of 9 North C...
Episode 4 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise Tongue to Kylesku Bridge via Durness Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 4 of 9 North C...
Episode 5 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise Riding the B869 to Drumbeg UNCUT Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 5 of 9 North ...
Episode 6 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise B869 to Kinlochewe via Ullapool Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 6 of 9 North C...
Episode 7 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise the road to Applecross Fat Lad on a bike Steve Clark
• Episode 7 of 9 North C...
Episode 8 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise Applecross Pass, Bealach na Ba Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 8 of 9 North C...
Episode 9 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise Glencoe Drone A87 A82 Green Welly Fat Lad on a Bike
• Episode 9 of 9 North C...
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@robinwells8879 10 ай бұрын

Did this in the opposite direction in my scirocco in the eighties with my first wife. She was black Kenyan and we went into the pub in Applecross and it was a moment like in the old westerns when a stranger comes into the saloon. You could have heard a pin drop. I was young and a bit of a coward I suppose and we turned around and went back out again. I realised later that it wasn’t racism or malice but merely my wife was one of the first coloured people that many of them would have seen. We used to stay in the Strome Ferry hotel as I recall. Happy days. Gonna do it on the bike next year. Cameras never do the gradients justice. 😂

@Steve-Clark 10 ай бұрын

Interesting story there Robin thanks for sharing and I hope you get to do it on a bike my friend.

@chrismyers9446 2 ай бұрын

HI I am white also my partner, we had done the hill pass in a motorhome! We walked into the pub and as you said suspicious looks like hey there be strangers in town!

@dennismumby9346 2 жыл бұрын

Did this ride on my bicycle a couple of weeks ago. What a sense of accomplishment when I was done! Slept well that night, I can tell you.

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Dennis what an achievement that is well done sir.

@MinooBabe Жыл бұрын

You must have cause a massive traffic , no way to overtake on narrow roads

@tartanblackcountrytourist 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. WOOOOWSERS my friend :)))).. Just cracking my can of Iron Brew now.. Totally enjoyed this video .My apprehension of the drive is much reduced now after seeing it in full. I can see that there is time to psych myself up for the twistys and also time to chill my heartbeat before the next. The aspect ratio, the sound track; Just perfect.. Oh and you are a gentleman; wishing other bikers an enjoyable expierience. Bikers really are from another and better dimension of road users. I will watch this video many times over and be humming allong every time..Omk (oh my karma :) ) I am itching to start my FLTa-NC767.. Keep safe my friend HAPPY DAYS, once again kind regard from Paula and myself :))))))).

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave pleased you enjoyed it, what the video doesn't show is the steepness of the road but as far as the bends go you'll be fine especially if your doing it anti-clockwise as the 3 hard hairpins are easier going downhill than uphill. Liking the FLTa-NC767 tag ha ha I just know that you and your good lady are in for a right blast trust me. please stay safe both yourself and Paula and lets hope all our plans for this year go to plan. Thanks again my friend appreciate it.(Keep drinking the Iron Bru lol)

@tartanblackcountrytourist 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Yup Steve. I am pretty glad I had uprated hotter disks and pads fitted to little "Blue dot" Fiesta. Yes, the missus has named the car.. :). She only likes iron Bru with Vodka.. We are sending out the- GOOD VIBES, so yup . kick the Covid into touch and back to the WOWSER trips soon. Thanks for sending the GOOD VIBE well wishes Steve. HAPPY DAYS my friend and keep safe.

@PurpleProAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video guys! Drove up here last in 1995 and met a road roller coming the other way, he just carried on coming and we just squeezed past! One of the best roads I've ever driven up. Thank you so much for reminding me.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers fella thanks for watching and bet that was daunting with a road roller phew.

@petedevon 3 жыл бұрын

Did this road back in August 2017. Pitched in the campsite at the top, went off for a days riding on return weather conditions had deteriorated drastically and had to climb Belach Na Bah in 70 mile gusts and heavy rain to get back to the tent. What an experience. Thanks for showing it us with better conditions. Will have to try again one day

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Pete its hard enough following the road in the dry so can't imagine how hard that was for you, well done.

@stevenevans6314 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think none bikers will realise how hard some parts of that were especially at slow speeds and video never shows the true incline well done

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right , has to be some of the steepest inclines I have ever ridden up and down and action cameras defo don't show this on film. Thanks for watching Stephen and stay safe my friend.

@JohnBurnet1 3 жыл бұрын

I've done it twice Steve but never in that direction, but always a pleasure to ride along on your shoulder 👍.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John and I fancy it for a second time but doing it the other way, thanks for watching my friend.

@aminbazdeep6417 3 жыл бұрын

My dad used to hire a campervan when we were kids. The family did it at least twice in the early sixties. It was torture, mums cooking, no internet, no mobile signal, strewth, don't know how we survived. Wait a minute, nothings changed! Its just a lot busier. But its nice if the weathers good. Please remember, take your time, ride safe and be thoughtful of other users. Nice vid.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment fella appreciate the story. Stay safe my friend.

@suzannematthews6268 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful ( the scenery I meant😄) There are many people who live in the UK, who don't realise how lucky they are to live on such a beautiful little island. There are so many stunning areas to see in the UK. Thank you for the video. Ride safe x

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Thanks Suzanne your so right the UK has some stunning scenery which is beautiful to ride a bike through. Ride Safe lady x

@raysilva8988 3 жыл бұрын

In 2019, my brother and I hiked a couple of days on the West Highland Way and finished in Kinlochleven. I absolutely fell in love with Scotland. After seeing this excellent video, I want to take my Triumph Tiger over and ride the pass. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful work of art. God Bless

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray and people who have never experienced Scotland really don't know what they are missing do they. Stay safe my friend.

@whathasxgottodowithit3919. 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, I enjoyed that, nothing like a little inspiration to look forward to better times ahead.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alistair pleased you liked it and yes hopefully better times are coming soon my friend.

@markrobinson2648 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that Steve. Not many people show the whole thing. You did well to get that big beemer over there.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark pleased you enjoyed. Just wanted to show everyone who fancies doing it what its like. stay safe pal

@tomtilley8660 3 жыл бұрын

me and a couple of mates did the nc 500 last sept we obviously did the applecross we was also blessed with great sunshine .wow what memories

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom you were lucky to get great weather. Stay safe mate

@fredblogsmac.5697 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Steve, happy new year to you, and haste ye back, but not just now, we,v had snow at sea level most days since early november

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fella and a Happy New Year to you too. Been keeping an eye on the weather and know you've not had it great. Cheers for watching my friend.

@davew1150 Ай бұрын

I did this last week in the opposite direction. Stunning. The hairpins never look as tight on the video as they are in reality. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@Steve-Clark Ай бұрын

Nice one Dave have to agree about the hairpins mate also think the inclines don't look as steep on film either. Ride safe my friend.

@stuartmacfarlane305 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, brightened up a tough night shift in the supermarket and reminded me there was something great to look forward to - and cracking music choices too - cheers!

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart pleased you enjoyed it fella. Stay safe my friend.

@terryhenderson556 3 ай бұрын

hi steve, me and my wife did the nc500 for the 1st time last yr, we had glorious weather throughout our 2week trip, last 3 days we spent on the isle of skye, gonna be doing it again in sept this yr for our 19th wedding anniversary, loved your video, especially coming down through the clouds, that was epic

@Steve-Clark 3 ай бұрын

What a great way to spend a wedding anniversary ENJOY!!!

@terryhenderson556 3 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, just seen your message, apologies for the delay. Thank you for your kind words, we are really looking forward to our next adventure, regards terry

@MrEnglishman6969 3 жыл бұрын

have done apple cross every year for the last 8 years (not 2020 due to covid ) cracking road to race up just love it and the rest of the NC500. So much so I am moving up there in the next 2 months from West Yorkshire

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thats just brilliant you lucky fella, will you be changing your username to MrScottishman then lol. Stay safe my friend.

@joesphbest3120 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again, it's been quite a while, that's ok, I enjoy your trips. Thanks for taking me along through your videos.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Joesph good to hear from you my friend, pleased you enjoyed.

@fatbudgiekillen8997 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place to ride. Nice to see a couple of riders enjoying the scenery and not showing us a time trial! Thanks.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it my friend and yes we like to tour at our own pace to drink in all the beautiful things around. Stay safe bud.

@fatbudgiekillen8997 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark You too, just subscribed to see more of this.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

@@fatbudgiekillen8997 thanks fella we have a few tours already on here for you to catch up with. Think you'll notice we love Scotland lol

@iansmith583 3 жыл бұрын

16 of us did the NC 500 in 2019 on Lambretta's and Vespa's ,a fantastic few days ,Applecross was a great section . Nice vid, i enjoyed the ride again, with ya .

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Ian bet that was a right blast 16 of you happy days eh. thanks for watching my friend.

@andrewbalfour9373 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute class..Must admit i like going the coast road from Applecross to Kinlochewe.. Stunning views...

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew pleased you enjoyed it mate

@andrewbalfour9373 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Steve..

@Banditmanuk 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I've ridden it before I still enjoyed watching it all again. Recognised the music on the way down 👍👍. It's nice that you kept your original files and not deleted once you made the original series. Hope you are keeping well and thanks for a bit of lockdown entertainment.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard pleased you enjoyed it and its thanks to you for that particular piece of music that was just perfect for that part of the video. Stay safe yourself and Carol and lets hope its not to long before we can all go out and make some more footage to make more films.

@BrkicM-motoandvideo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great video. It took me 2 hours because of hundreds of photos.... 😂😂. Thanks for a reminder on a beautiful adventure. 🙋‍♂️🇭🇷

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and can totally understand why it took you so long, as you can take a photo after every bend you go round its that beautiful.

@davidricks7128 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite memories of Scotland and one thing i love about bikers is their code and consideration for others i love the fact all through the journey you kept an eye on your friend RESPECT nice one bud ride safe

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David appreciate you taking the time to comment and it was one of my favourite parts of the trip my friend, ride safe fella

@alanpritchard5709 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video boys; I have done the NC500 & the Bealach Na Baa 7 times in the past 3 years (6 CW, 1 ACW) and was hoping to do it again this year. This section is one of the main highlights of the journey, but the entire route is absolutely spectacular, and one never tires of the 'scenery overload' that can occur! My avatar is of me up in the highlands somewhere on my 'bandit'. Thanks once again, and ride safe!...Cheers!

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan the NC500 is wonderful , this is an outtake from our full tour of the said route, can be found here. kzfaq.info/sun/PLVhMSTW5Ugv1gKJHQ-xsRV3Kepcnls8-K

@davidbriggs7123 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, brings back happy memories of piloting a Z1300 -6 dfi over it a few times in the mid 80’s mostly in snow and ice with the Down Motorcycle club from Northern Ireland on our annual Easter tour of the west of Scotland. 👍

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David pleased you enjoyed it and that it brought back good memories for you. Stay safe my friend.

@ironhorsehero1988 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Steve loved the accompanying music. This is on my bucket list, postponed from 2021 until lockdown ends. Watching your version of the ride only makes me want to do it even more. Great job mate

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris pleased you enjoyed it and really hope you do it. Even better in real life my friend.

@2woofs784 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful ride Prayers for safe travels, from Michigan, United States

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Wow United States thanks for watching my friend and appreciate the comment

@harrypalmer7169 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the full ride and what a ride.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly is Harry thanks for watching fella.

@thehikerbiker6972 3 жыл бұрын

We spend ages editing videos, but sometimes the original is the best. Enjoyed that Steve, thanks 👍

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate your right we put a lot of time and effort into our editing but this one was easy , just let it roll. thanks for watching my friend.

@ianlawrie919 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video and narration, Well done both.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian pleased you enjoyed it. Stay safe my friend.

@MotorbikeHamster 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. The scenery is stunning. The moody music added that extra bit of atmosphere to match the weather. As said before, I will be doing soon. Cheers

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate pleased you enjoyed it and really hope you get to do it soon as you will be blown away trust me.

@DarthBob1 Жыл бұрын

Going on Apple cross tomorrow with my old man can't wait, Amazing effort on this journey brother take care!

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Enjoy my friend and ride safe it's great.

@neilb4297 3 жыл бұрын

Aup Steve, watched your complete back catalogue during lockdown. Really enjoyed them. Thank you for putting them out there for us to enjoy.They have helped to keep me sane during this long old winter lockdown🤪. Look forward to following more of your travels and adventures when you get back on the road. Ride safe fella👍🏼

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers fella appreciate the comment and pleased you enjoyed them. Yeah roll on freedom and the open road so we can get back touring. Ride Safe mate.

@TheBazza2556 3 жыл бұрын

amazing footage Steve, love Dec's comments at the end, he's so cool, lol, great to hear from you Pal, take care mate and stay safe........summer is coming ....

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes roll on summer eh Bazza and your right couldn't have had a better riding buddy than Dec he's a top bloke. Stay safe my friend.

@paulfoster3148 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic viewing. Brings back some great memories of doing the 500 in 2019. Can't wait to get back and do it again.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul I'm same want to return one day and do it other way round. cheers for watching my friend.

@not-this-fartoofar3606 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate. That brought back some good memories. Me and missus, full luggage on RT1200...2 years ago touring Scotland. Will do it again.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

You know exactly how good this is then fella, thanks for watching mate.

@midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve loved it! Brilliant to see the reverse route 👍 tempted us to do the anti clockwise ride!😀

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I thought just the same when I watched your excellent compilation of the NC500, I must have a go doing it clockwise, stay safe the pair of you.

@rottieman347 3 жыл бұрын

Much better views doing it anti clockwise. Great video. Keeping me sane through lockdown. Stay safe my friend.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping you sane I know what your saying roll on the good times eh my friend

@blueteeth.spooker 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed coming across this Steve, thank you. It's a fantastic place - I was surprised you didn't stop at the top for the view back across towards the Cuillins on Skye.... one of the best views in these here islands. Maybe the cloud was just too low for you that day. Many thanks for posting this, anyway, it's given me a little 'Scotland fix' for a while. Keep safe and stay awesome!!

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed the video my friend and we did stop and had a look around at the top which can be seen in my original episode. I actually cut that out of this version as just wanted to show people the actual FULL route across the pass. Thanks for watching fella and appreciate you taking the time to comment.

@mrgrizzlyrides 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I always turn round and do it again from the other direction; two bites of the cherry as it were. Thanx for sharing.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of that fella what a great idea while your up there, noted for next time my friend.

@mrgrizzlyrides 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Defo a most special place, just so damn awe inspiring. Ride safe.

@zzrrf 3 жыл бұрын

Gidday Steve, Good Job. Yeah I hadn't seen all of the episodes so ill grab a few beers later and have a browse. Yeah tight hair Pins alright. Dam, not much room on the road. If you had of gone any higher you may have been at eye level to the incoming Planes LOL Incredible Road and views coming out of the cloud heading down. Great stuff, Cheers Paul

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul really appreciate the comment my friend and hope you enjoy the series, stick with it as it just gets better and better as the episodes continue round to the amazing west coast.

@steveray1968 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thanks for sharing. This is still on my bucket list. A great video showing it to be as adventurous as I thought it was

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it Steve and really hope you get to do it my friend.

@crazybearmotorcycletouring 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Steve, as ever. Watched the full series but this was nice to see the road in its entirety 👍

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate the watch especially when you've kind of watched it before. stay safe fella.

@davidnickerson921 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that, Steve. Great to see that brilliant road again. I went over Bealach Na Ba 45 years ago in an old Renault 4 with an 850cc engine (smaller than my bike now). We had to wait at the summit until the steam stopped pouring out. On the return from Applecross the pathetic drum brakes were fading, so I pulled the handbrake on a few notches to do a quick adjustment of the shoes (remember that?). Then a couple more notches... and a couple more. Then the handbrake lever (a bit of bent rod sticking out under the dashboard) came off in my hand. Needless to say, I was sweating a bit when we made to the bottom. Since then, I've done a fair bit of bike touring way up North in Scotland but I haven't done the Pass of the Cattle again. Hope I can - and stay at the Applecross Inn - some time soon.

@davidnickerson921 3 жыл бұрын

BTW, the handbrake on old R4s worked on the front brakes.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Wow David that is some story and 45 years ago thanks for sharing that with me, must have been some experience that. Really hope you do get to ride it all these years later as its an amazing feeling. Stay safe my friend and yeah here's to better times.

@dongraham1559 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve and cannot wait to do it, as soon as batflu allows!

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

batflu :-) lol hope you do my friend

@roger4375 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed riding this with you. It makes me want to crank up my motorcycle and go riding (in the dead of winter). But....., it will have to wait until the snow and ice have melted..... beautiful scenery. I watched previous video on this pass. The person built a three wheel Tri-Moto called an MEV TR1KE.... and took it across this same pass and beyond.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger pleased you enjoyed it my friend and will have a lookout for the trike version, stay safe fella.

@clifficus 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, very enjoyable, must be brilliant on a summer’s day, thanks for sharing 👍😃

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cliff pleased you enjoyed my friend.

@TheGilb70 Жыл бұрын

Did that on our 9 day Scotland camping tour July 22, clock wise, Z1000sx loaded up and with the mrs on pillian. Good show.

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Fair play to you Jason some feat that fully loaded and with pillion well done mate 👍

@edwinabarnett8074 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that when we did set off in sunshine by the time we got to the top horizontal rain and zero visibility! So nice to see where we had been.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha thanks for watching Edwina and for taking time to comment and know exactly what your talking about, thats Scotland for you. Stay safe lady.

@DavidBrown-sr8di 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve , went there 2 years ago , brought back happy memories

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it fella and appreciate the comment.

@cpuuk 3 жыл бұрын

Chuffin, brings back memories (been up it 3x times) :-)

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 3 times lucky you my friend its defo something I want to do again.

@cpuuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark I was planning for 4th time in 2020.... maybe after lockdown :-)

@jeffabbotts352 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lock down viewing thanks for that. Looks a decent ride

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff it really is a top road to ride fella.

@jimmackay1448 Жыл бұрын

Great video Steve, been over the Bealach on a few occasions, always enjoyed it.

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim pleased you enjoyed and of course you can relate my friend, ride safe

@kidlatazul 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome ride! I'd never heard of this place, now I'd love to ride there some day. When you got to the switchbacks I kept thinking, this is why you practice slow speed turns in a parking lot. Thank you for sharing.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that David and your right it is the reason we all practice slow speed turning. Stay safe pal.

@kidlatazul 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark If it had been me I would have stopped at every turn-out to take pictures.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

@@kidlatazul If you did that on the NC500 it would take about a month to ride it ha ha.

@kidlatazul 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark OK. That would be time well spent.

@ironcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the beautiful ride, Steve,. I looked it up on yahoo photos and found many beautiful pics. Very nice.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it my friend, thanks for watching.

@GotToThink4yourself 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you just love that 1200RT? Such a great distance traveler.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

One hell of a machine the BMW is, I love it, thanks for watching mate.

@baylatron 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I have watched, I will one day ride the NC500 thank you for this motivating video the music is epic

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. Stay safe my friend.

@rambler756 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Steve. Great ride, keep sharing and ride safe buddy.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim pleased you enjoyed it mate

@kristy77a 2 жыл бұрын

That was worth a second viewing! 👍🏼😃 Thanks!

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean pleased you enjoyed it mate

@jonay9221 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. Heading that way on first bike tour early May, so good to get your preview 👍

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

You'll love it fella 👍 ride safe

@jonay9221 Жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Thanks Steve

@smilineyes_melanie 2 жыл бұрын

That was delightful!! Thank you 😊🤠

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it Melanie thanks for watching.

@alanmcquaker9919 3 жыл бұрын

It'll be like the Wacky races once this virus madness is over . Keep sharing the memories Steve.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Your probably right Alan everyone is busting to get out and ride. thanks for watching mate.

@colinmoss7343 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride,loved it.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin pleased you enjoyed it mate. stay safe fella

@adelebeattie8021 3 жыл бұрын

Truly magical. Thank you for sharing.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adele pleased you enjoyed it. Stay safe lady.

@cyclingbikerwholovestotinker 6 ай бұрын

terrific footage Steve, looks amazing and a little bit daunting

@Steve-Clark 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Nick it's a great piece of road my friend 👍

@NotNowCato1254 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Takes me back to my solo trip in July 2018. Reckon I had the same bloody cloud sat on top!

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha not many days without cloud up Scotland Mike, pleased it brought back a few memories fella.

@NotNowCato1254 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Actually, Steve, that summer was epic, even in Scotland. I remember it had been so dry there were hardly any midges about. So I can't complain about the weather - 8 days in Scotland with only a few showers here and there 👌

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Very lucky Mike that does not happen on a regular basis, pleased for you fella.

@thelastcoyote1423 3 жыл бұрын

Just come across your channel Steve. Having a R1200 air cooled myself I’m thoroughly enjoying your content. Keep up the good work when we can get out again. Stay safe.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate pleased your enjoying the vids, stay safe my friend and here's to better times.

@GJCPlumbing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I’ve watched most off you vids now, and my wife and I have really enjoyed them all, so thanks 😊

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment and pleased you've enjoyed them my friend. More to come hopefully when we can get out. Stay safe the pair of you.

@GJCPlumbing 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@diversionbob8482 3 жыл бұрын

And there were me thinking you'd done the run today 🤣🤣🤣

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Bob I wish, roll on some normality so we can all get back on our bikes :-)

@MerciaMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Steve, just what i needed to see.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David really pleased you enjoyed it fella.

@spudgunson 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thank you for sharing it. I rode the NC500 anti clockwise in October 2020 and the weather was...mixed. Stayed in Inverness, Lybster, Ullapool and back to Inverness. I had to dry out the air filter three times when the rain got so heavy. And I ruined a leather glove drying it on the engine and cooked it. A great experience and one I will repeat again after the end of lockdown. Id heard horror stories about this pass but it was ok and saw a huge antlered stag on the way down on the Loch Kishorn side.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew for watching and for taking the time to share your experience of the NC500 sounds very similar to ours weather wise lol. When it rains it rains big time. Bet the stag was an amazing sight, stay safe my friend and lets hope we are out on the bikes very soon.

@amandabrooker9561 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully get to do it this year,, great again steve

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amanda really hope you do get to do it, lets hope we can all get to be riding this year soon. Stay safe lady.

@Baza765 3 жыл бұрын

Great that’s one for after my Tea 🤘😎

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you enjoyed it Mr B thanks for watching my friend.

@randompete2204 3 жыл бұрын

You did well with very little traffic and camper vans. The first time I did it was 2003 on a 600 hornet, before the NC500 when it was just the tourist route with hardly any tourists. I was staying in Lochcarron and the old guy from the B&B said it will be in the clouds, and he was right. What I wasn't expecting to come across was a full sized coach on the hairpins in think fog. 😲 Last time I did it was 2019 in a car and there was a lot more traffic than the first time.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah realise we were lucky with the traffic Pete thanks for watching mate

@stephencooper9505 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that chaps, we were planning this run for last yr Covid got in the way. Hoping to be up there in May. Cheers ... Coop

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve really hope you make it in May it blows you away my friend, roll on normal riding eh

@steve1962 3 жыл бұрын

Did the same on my 1200 RT in 2006, and prior to that on an 1100RT. Also did a 500 day plus ride on it from Oxon with a mate when we rode to the Lakes and back in a day, taking in the Wrynose and Hardknott passes - great rides all of them. Ride safe. Steve

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend and and for sharing your stories. Hardknott is on my to do list fella. Stay safe Steve

@thakery5720 3 жыл бұрын

You certainly had the weather there, I have ridden that pass a few times with full load of camping gear and 18 inch apes on my Harley - Great fun ! One morning I went out of the campsite that way and as I got up at the higher ground found myself blown across the road a bit - I mentioned it in the bar that evening and was told a guy on a sportsbike got blown off the road, dropped his bike and watched it tumble down the side of a hill..... I would offer a word of warning for anyone doing this ride - lots of tourists from Europe drive this road and forget they are in the UK. They pull to their right at the passing places nearly hitting bikers - I punched one in the campsite when he accused me of riding incorrectly..... bloody foreigners ! Oh and if you like steep gradients, try the Hard Knot Pass in Cumbria (east to west) - it is 30% and more in places !

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

We did get good weather really for Scotland fella. Wow would of been gutted if I lost my bike in that way, poor fella who was blown over the edge. Thanks for sharing those incites with us mate and ride safe my friend.

@tojj29 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, enjoyed watching that. Nice to have the whole ride and not an edit. Mike Rowland and myself should be doing it that way this coming June all being well. Planned to do it last year but Covid put pay to that. Stay safe my friend, and here's looking forward to better times. 👊

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Really hope you get to do it in June mate. We are all raring to go again and last year was a right off. You are in for a right treat, stay safe my friend.

@tojj29 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Cheers Steve. Been all round in a car up there, but never on the bike

@drdoolittle5724 Жыл бұрын

You should have had a health warning attached - there am I watching whilst eating my breakfast and you turn your head to look down a precipice a thousand feet, nearly had breakfast go all over screen!!! Excellent work my friend, now on my to-do-list!!!

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Ha ha brilliant thanks for watching and taking time to comment my friend hope you get to do this.

@user-qj7ch5zj6e 4 ай бұрын

Thanks guys,doing it in may cannot wait

@Steve-Clark 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ENJOY !!!

@7559kenny1 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely, I have planned the route for 2021 fingers crossed we will be able to do it, now I really want to go.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kenny I really hope you get there my friend its amazing.

@hondagl8549 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent from the team on the BBC your a very respectful rider with amazing information along the way . please keep up with your reviews on KZfaq ' we used this for research.

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the positive comment and a bit lost for words that the BBC have actually watched one of my films. So thank you and anytime you want to pop it on tv just let me know LOL. Cheers Steve

@Team-fabulous 3 жыл бұрын

Did it 2 years ago on my Kawasaki GTR 1400, a fantastic run.. Scotland the brave. Scotland the beautiful..

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

So true Scotland the beautiful, great country to ride in.

@jamjarxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading, much appreciated 👍

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate pleased you enjoyed.

@jamjarxxx 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark I always do Steve 😊

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Happy days mate cheers

@henryhartley9993 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, one of the best experience's you can have on a bike....

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry and you are soooo right its a top road to ride

@geraldgallagher825 3 жыл бұрын

Tips for riding single track ( carriageway) roads in Scotland 1- always use dipped beam in daylight 2 - Try to maintain good separation from any other companion 3 - stay visible don't turn into corners before you can see the exit 4 - keep your speed down 5 - expect the unexpected 6- Road surfaces will not be good 7- look out for sheep and other animals on the road 8- roadside gravel is every where 9 - passing places are exactly that Not photo opportunities 10 - relax and enjoy the reason you took that road in the first place 11- Be aware 10 miles if done wrongly on these roads can be more stressful than 100 on a double carriageway 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gerald all great and true tips there fella.

@geraldgallagher825 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark its from experience Steve Some of the roads local to me are similar to those on your video Would add another one just now Vision look well ahead remember any oncoming vehicle will more than likely come into your path at some point So it doesn't matter how far away you see it just remember its there and will get to you eventually 👍

@jeffg540 2 жыл бұрын

Well done brother, thanks for posting

@Steve-Clark 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it Jeff

@stepheneldridge6998 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, what a great place to ride 👌., Cheers, Steve

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Top ride my friend.

@johnelmslie6922 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! You genuinely seem to love Scotland .

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

I do John it has a big place in my heart, it just has such amazing biking roads, thanks for the comment my friend.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 ай бұрын

Nice video, thank you. I've driven it twice in a van in the opposite direction. Now you must do the Wyrenose and Hardknott Passes in the lakes, unless you aready have. They make this one look like child's play.

@Steve-Clark 2 ай бұрын

Done Wyrenose but Hardknott still on bucket list my friend.

@stephendavies6126 Жыл бұрын

cracking ride and view, I did that last year in a 7.5 meter motorhome, a little challenging but doable, (just).

@Steve-Clark Жыл бұрын

Wow I bet it was challenging 😲 well done on that one fella

@kristy77a 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Congrats to you and your wingman. This is a road that's interested me for quite awhile. I've seen other videos, all going East to West so this perspective is a nice change. I'm now thinking this may be the way to go: Arrive Applecross from a different way, overnight and then ride this road first off in the morning (not too early) when one's fresh and traffic relatively light. Fine music, too, BTW.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great idea Sean and love the comment in brackets "not to early" ha ha, stay safe my friend.

@garycopson 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary

@paulgriffiths6404 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Steve, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul looking forward to watching part 2 of your new series tonight mate.

@paulgriffiths6404 3 жыл бұрын

@@Steve-Clark Cheers Steve 👍👍👍👍👍

@360Crank 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. I’m kind of moping about this winter since we cancelled what would have been a trip to Greece in 2020, so we were looking back to a fabulous 2019 in which we rode this pass and a bunch of the NC500 on a Tracer 900 rented from Saltire. This was (obviously) one of our favourite roads! We went the opposite way and it was a similarly dark and tempestuous day and as the road climbed out of the lower valley, we were suddenly blasted by a crosswind from the high side that threatened to hurl us down the slope. We have experience with this sort of thing so I absolutely loved every minute, though my wife, initially, was less enthused. I’m glad to know the proper name, but, by whatever name, it’s a fantastic road. The best roads we have in Canada can’t quite compare, but between the open topography and the engineering for drivers of the bottom 20th percentile, we don’t really stand a chance. I’d jump at the chance to ride in your playground any time. And ignore the whingers; your music picks are great. Dan in B.C.

@Steve-Clark 3 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed it Dan and thank you for taking the time to comment and give us a run down on how you guys rode this amazing road, sounds pretty hairy when the winds picked up. Bet you do have some great roads in Canada, Stay safe my friend and here's to better times when we can all jump back on our bikes and enjoy that open road again.