Scotland by BMW R1200GS Part 3 - Shiel Bridge to Ullapool on the North Coast 500

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Scotland by BMW GS Part 3 - Shiel Bridge to Ullapool on the North Coast 500 - At long last I've made the time to tour Scotland by motorcycle. In this third episode I ride from Shiel Bridge to Ullapool on MCN's suggested "North Coast 767" route which includes the "official" North Coast 500...stay tuned to see how I got on...
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@PipeOPhile 7 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be as fun a journey without challenging parts :) Great video, loving this series, thanks for filming it and uploading

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Very true - cheers Leuff...

@08060044A 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, really enjoying this series. Good days biking, it's all about the adventure!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angus - great to have you along!

@ritchsuk1840 7 жыл бұрын

What an epic set of roads! Surely some great memories and fab pictures to be had :) those hairpin bends looked scary I had my heart in my mouth too watching you navigate those! Hats off to you sir.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@waltbarbour207 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, brought back memories of my last trip in Scotland. I travelled from Edinburgh up to Applecross via Bealach na Bà and as my Hotel was in Skye I had the pleasure of going back down again and have to say the views were even better on the return trip, helped by some glorious sunshine.

@martybartfast 7 жыл бұрын

A great accomplishment. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me!

@metallimacca1 5 жыл бұрын

Great road trip. I’ve cycled many of those roads including the Bealach many times - it’s a real lung & leg buster. Looking forward to conquering it on my motorbike now! 👍

@richardchidwick5439 6 жыл бұрын

Bedridden by a virus - perfect opportunity to scan your back catalogue for the best bits. Fabulous touring videos, that keep adding routes to my list. Great job, much appreciated Mr Flyer.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard - hope you're better soon....

@michaeloco 7 жыл бұрын

Most awesome series of vids. Truly stunning part of the uk. Great job. Makes me want to visit Scotland even more.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Go for it, you'll love it!

@JohnJay1745 7 жыл бұрын

Spectacular video! The best yet in this series. There's nothing like arriving at a hotel wet and tired after a long challenging day on a motorcycle.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, believe me the beer and fish and chip supper was sweet!! The scenery gets better from here on in!

@martinowl 7 жыл бұрын

An awesome ride, great vid too. Lots of advice & tips for anyone who is planning to do the same route.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin..

@jaydmhearne 7 жыл бұрын

Stunning!...I feel like I need a beer as well after watching that

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

...it certainly went down well (as did the local fish and chips!)...

@micksmith1984 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video, loved it. Looking forward to the next.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick - all the best - TMF

@maz2496 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic , bring on next Friday and thanks for the advice you gave me as I'll be up there soon!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@Very-OldFart 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched most of your videos, all good by the way, but this series is by far the best and only half way through. keep up the truly excelent work.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin....did you see my Northern France tour a couple of years back?

@Very-OldFart 7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I did but will double check. Regrettably long rides are out of the question for me for the foreseeable future, so mentality adding new roads to the to do list is a good second best. Hopefully I'll bump into you one day, and swop biking stories, Ride safe

@petermyles3669 6 жыл бұрын

Found it! Fantastic. Relived it. Did it first about 5 years ago on a transalp that I took up in a van and explored the area and did it again 2 years ago on a fully laden pan european. First class again.

@paultaylor6766 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the footage and commentary.....need to see Part 4

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned - uploads tomorrow (Friday)

@lindablanche8252 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the video felt like i was sitting on the bike views were fantastic as was the commentary really enjoyed thanks very much.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, glad you liked it Linda - thanks....

@shaunmcleod73 7 жыл бұрын

Was looking forward to this all week great film looking forward to next weeks

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shaun, glad you're enjoying my efforts - I can see I'm going to have to do more of these road trip type series....

@russellsleaper5105 3 жыл бұрын

This is a smashing series, Mr. Flyer. Not sure if I'm more surprised by watching someone else riding for 90 minutes (Parts 1, 2 and 3), or by being so thoroughly entertained. Brilliant, unpretentious, fascinating journey on a bike I'm interested in and scenery that makes me homesick!

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Russell - that is great to hear!

@philr80rt 7 жыл бұрын

In 6 months time you'll look back on this and only remember the good bits and none of the pain . I still remember this road 20 years latter .Really enjoying these videos. keep up the great work.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Philip Murphy Thanks Philip, I already am!

@Giannhsss13 7 жыл бұрын

Great video and a great place to be ! Waiting for the next parts !

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you - stay tuned for the next few Fridays!

@tucker9162 7 жыл бұрын

Worth the wait. Good riding, great video - roll on pt4

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tucker - next Friday will be here in a flash!

@stanstevens6289 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Flyer, you have balls of steel going up that pass on a fully laden GS!! Reminds me of the little roads in Corfu that have similar hair pins which were hairy enough on a hired 660 XT with no baggage but myself. It's like an uphill U-turn... hats off to you Sir !!

@neilpinkett 4 жыл бұрын

What a ride..fantastic video! Epic ride...your commentary is perfect.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Neil!

@jimmyjoe119 7 жыл бұрын

Great video TMF....... i could smell the clutch on those hairpins:-)...... looking forward to the next episode.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

...it wasn't the clutch you could smell ;0)

@deanchild9848 7 жыл бұрын

omg what a ride, I got to try that out at some point....note to bucket list....steep climb road in Scotland....thanks for sharing looking forward to next bit.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Dean Child Got to be done Dean, it was fabulous...

@michielvanderwerff 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely marvelous!! Did this route last year (actually more than the NC500: started in Dover, then through High Weald, South Downs, Quantock Hills, Bath, Monmouth, Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia, The Lake District - with the Wrynose and Hardknott Pass, Stirling, then the route as described...) ended up in Hull to take the ferry back to the Netherlands via Kielder, North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales.. Altogether breathtaking experience. Looking forward to your next posting!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, now that was a UK tour! Thanks for watching - TMF

@danlikesred3989 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful route! Thanks for uploading.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :0)

@Mr_Ghoul 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always!!! Some of the passes here in Colorado can be tricky like that but they go up over 10k feet!! can't wait for the next upload, cheers brother!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

..yes well I guess it also depends at what altitude you start at...I'm guessing you're some way above sea level to begin with? Glad you liked my video and thanks very much for the kind words - much appreciated...TMF

@Mr_Ghoul 7 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely we start at 5k feet in Denver but you climb over 5k feet in a bit over 50 miles so it's pretty startling!! Keep smashing those miles buddy, it's brilliant!!

@stevenlennon4802 5 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your channel,I'm absolutely loving it!!! Your reviews are very informative. And from watching this series of films I'm giving serious consideration to getting a bike licence..the roads look so much better on a bike than they did in my car!!..

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Go for it Steven, you’ll enhance your life as a result!

@TraneFrancks 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best riding vids I've ever seen. That single-track was crazy. Well done!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much...

@bobfisheruk 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Thanks for that, I was on that ride with you, and I am not Wet, Cold or Tired. Look forward to the next Video

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

You chose the right way to go!! Cheers - TMF

@stephenbrooks2861 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my country. I'm a recovery driver here in the Highlands based at Lochcarron. The Bealach N Ba is a major part of my work here. Try it with a trailer hitched on and loaded with a Lamborghini and two very worried owners 🤣 I took good care of them and there vehicle . Enjoying your videos immensely, keep them coming sir. Thank you.

@joemaracic8636 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best narration I have seen on the net. Single Minded Tour. This is the way of the perfect ride. I ride the month of October, here in the states, and I surely enjoyed the way you expressed my own thoughts as I ride alone. Wet and tired, shoulder aches, cold. Food and a beer, a hotel and a warm bed.. So good for the soul. This is why we ride. I am 70 now, and traded my '17 GS for the R1200R, set up with bags and a good windscreen. Even my GS top case fits. Much lower, so it is easier to navigate tough roads when fully loaded. Well done. Excellent! Four Stars.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe, so pleased you enjoyed it (don't forget the other episodes!) and that we concur.....all the best - TMF

@leedavies839 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Last year myself and some freinds did the NC500. Nottingham to Dumfries overnight, onto Glen Coe overnight, onto kyle of tongue over night. Then had a big day to John o groats back to Nottingham. Riding an RT.. love it keep up the good work with the great videos.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee, sounds like my kind of trip!

@stenewton5175 4 жыл бұрын

Lovin this vid. All familiar until bealach na ba so looking forward to the next upload. Great scenes well narrated. Cheers, keep it up 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@petercunningham5694 4 жыл бұрын

My friend and I did the pass on a pair of Honda C90's last June, high wind, rain and mist. Very scary but brilliant fun!

@daveeccles7957 7 жыл бұрын

This was the best yet of your Scotland tour my arse cheeks were clenching on those hairpins, looking forward to the next stage. keep it up TMF.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

The scenery just gets better too!

@coverttwenty 7 жыл бұрын

Great journey. Once again, loved the photo. I've done some steep hairpins in South Africa and Australia and watching your video already had my shoulder blades tensing up. A loaded bike changes things when combined with some serious gradient. Looking forward to the next leg.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

@guitarman63 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Stunning scenery looked rather challenging in parts. Thanks again.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Dave, thanks for watching - TMF

@gibboian 4 жыл бұрын

We did this ride a couple of years ago late one evening fully loaded and it was raining. When we got to the the hairpins it was thick fog! As we slowly rode over the top we were overtaken by a transit van with a trailer full of sheep!! Its a great ride - I've also ridden it in the sunshine when it was blast. You did well.

@nigelpstreet 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent series, really conveys the challenge of the ride.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

What you mean I made a right pigs ear and it looked hard you mean? ;0)

@nigelpstreet 7 жыл бұрын

Something like that ;-)

@roadrash7030 7 жыл бұрын

Yet another great video, great scenery and the usual British weather. When I retired a couple of years ago I decided to stop no later than 4pm every day and it made touring a lot better as I actually got to see the places where I stayed. Cheers for making a great video.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Road Rash - when I retired last October I decided to pack as much as I can into the rest of my life :0)

@roadrash7030 7 жыл бұрын

Rock-on Tommy.........

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Now you are showing your age! ;0)

@BritishBoy1971 7 жыл бұрын

It's good to check out places out of season, but when the weather is still ok. I did pretty much the same route in a Transit van 9 years ago, over 10 days (sleeping at the side of the road every other night, staying at camp sites the other nights and having a good shower in the morning). That was in September. It was great, no traffic jams and it was a relaxing drive. Seeing your videos will inspire many others to do the same. Thanks for sharing your experience TMF. :-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF

@thomasgeser8486 7 жыл бұрын

great video i did the Applecross pass 6 years ago by car. in my memories it wasn t so beautiful. maybe it s because i was driving a car. looking forward to the next episode cheers Tom

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Could be Tom - cheers - TMF

@martinabest5801 7 жыл бұрын

That looks like so much fun even though it was hard work for you. Love your videos and looking forward to the next one.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

It was indeed, well worth it...thanks for watching - TMF

@johnfountain8588 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great series thanks for taking me

@interceptorm5 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant places. I can tell you that scenery is on par with the places down under here in New Zealand. That area reminds me so much on Tongariro region down here. Similar distance from the sea level, similar alpine flora. This planet is beautiful, no matter where you go. Have a good night's rest, we are eagerly awaiting your next leg of the journey. Thanks for wonderful videos.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Interceptorm5 - and yes I agree, some gorgeous places on this planet of ours, turns out it's not as crowded as some say!

@iain323 7 жыл бұрын

That's a classic bit of road mate. Loving it! Welcome to Scotland TMF!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :0)

@greenwooddigger 7 жыл бұрын

Done both AC and the Hardknott pass. AC is much more demanding, those hairpins are tight and challenging! Really enjoying the series and making me very excited for my forth coming Scottish tour!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+The Scouse Bandit Mmm getting mixed messages on this one TSB, most people seem to think Hardknott is the more tricky??

@nickfry7705 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, re-lived the Balach na ba we did last week watching this thanks. Just come back from doing the NC500 from Derby on my KTM 690 Duke, whoever said you cant tour one one. Absolutely brilliant trip and should be on everyones bucket list. We've had brilliant weather, swam in lochs and the sea (bit chilly mind). You looked as though you were having to ride too much to be able to enjoy things on the way around. We deliberately split the NC500 into much smaller chunks of between 90 and 120 miles a day to give us time to explore our stopovers. The jewel in the crown was stopping at Applecross, absolutely beautiful, good pub, fish and chip van and a youth hostel. What more could you ask.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Nick - you watching my current Western Isles tour? ...even better than the NC500 in my opinion....

@tubbs094 7 жыл бұрын

That was some serious time in the saddle!! Great video and looking forward to the next instalment. You are so tempting me to get back on two wheels 😃

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Go for it - YOLO!!

@jamiek9907 7 жыл бұрын

Well done ...driven and rode the Apple pass oh what fun done the trip the opposite way to self and what a cracking ride and drive it is. A tip about the passes in the lakes make your bike as lite as possible...and if there is any sign of moisture at ground level think 3 times before going up hill I had to abandon 1 trip up there with wether, the bends are tighter than Apple cross with steeper cambers. But if you want a wing man let me know as it fun up there.....lol

@johnoneill7962 3 жыл бұрын

Did the same trip 2 years ago over a 3 day period at the height of summer and although I loved the experience I found it challenging and heavy going because of the excessive daily mileage. Unfortunately I got caught on the 2nd sharp bend to the left on Beealach na bar with a large motorhome coming down the we hill in the opposite direction, after a bit of a struggle I eventually managed to get through and make it to the top. That’s one biking challenge also ticked off my list of must do... Your comments about ‘Cacking yourself’ made me laugh because it brought back similar thoughts in my own mind. Class stuff!! Thanks again great video and commentary.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching John - glad you liked it!

@chalkphil 7 жыл бұрын

You earned your supper after that ride! I'm really enjoying these videos from Scotland, and despite the challenging aspect, I think I could well do this route in early autumn (on my FZ1). Keep the videos coming!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yes you should go for it, it is an amazing ride, best I've ever done I reckon....

@sirrideabit651 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that, hard going but well worth the awesome scenery, looking forward to the next episode.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it was well worth the slog.....thanks for watching - TMF

@Banditronnie 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning mate. Absolutely stunning. I felt your pain.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Banditronnie :0)

@FreedomRTW 7 жыл бұрын

Great ride, reminds me of the old days when I used to potter around the roads in the north of Scotland but on a bicycle and rough camping, not a spot on the stylish BMW and comfy hotel bed you have, but credit where it's due, that was a tough route you undertook. Kudos to you mate. Haven't been back to the old country to ride (bicycles or motorbikes) in over 25 years. Your video really does it justice though. Looking forward to the next installment 😊 and thank for sharing this. Live to ride, ride to live.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for the very kind words...so why haven't you been back??

@FreedomRTW 7 жыл бұрын

Been too busy exploring the roads in Central America on an FJ1200 (15 years) and now in Spain on a classic 1988 Honda CBR 600F (10 years). I've just ordered the BMW GS R1200 Adventure from Germany so should be here in a couple of months. You just might have inspired me to take a wee trip back home and do the 767 on it!😉. BTW, if you ever find yourself down this way (near Madrid), give us a shout. We've got a lovely wee farm just outside the capital - door's always open.

@Boodieman72 7 жыл бұрын

TMF, I think the only word I can think of that describes this video... Breathtaking.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :0)

@philhiggins4922 7 жыл бұрын

Superb again Mr Flyer. I've cycled up bealach na ba from both sides. They way you came up was the first way I tried. Slow and steady. Till the stretch before the hair pins. It was so steep I had to get off and walk. When I got up to the hairpins in could cycle again. A couple of Iguys passed me in a car shouting Go Go. Not knowing I had been trembling, pushing my bicycle just minutes earlier. Cycling up from Applecross is steeper for more often. From applecross to Sheildaig is awesome. Superb video sir. I'll post video of guys cycling along your route that I found a couple of years ago.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thnaks Phil - and I agree, the next leg the scenery gets better and better!

@Desmo904 4 жыл бұрын

I well remember riding from Ullapool up to Durness to see Smoo Cave (well worth it!) and we rode to John O'Groats and then decided to head down to Inverness. The rain got biblical towards Inverness and by the time we got to a 'camp site' we paid to get in late at night but opted to not even then go in as it would have been horrendous camping in sodden ground and bad rain! We ended up going all the way from Inverness to Edinburgh starting off at 10pm! Madness, and I don't recommend it. Given good weather, the NC500 is awesome. Done it a few times in cars and on bike. I knew exactly what you were feeling like in the video a few times! Great series and currently re-living it all at home here where I live now in Seattle in 2020. (Originally from Edinburgh) Great videos Andy!

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Glad they’re bringing back memories for you!

@kevintaylor9330 7 жыл бұрын

Epic road and views. Scotland looks so beautiful. You did fine on the corners. No point being a hero and dropping the bike.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

That was my main objective!

@kiwiandyt123 7 жыл бұрын

Well done - what an epic road!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy

@mag998 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic series of videos, I have a whole new reason to look forward to Fridays now..! :) Thanks TMF and let me know if you ever come by Colorado, we'll go riding some of the passes here..! :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to! Thanks....

@1001013 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks TMF, initially I gave this vid a miss, but it was a mistake. You did a great job and your honest comments showed how hard a ride can be. I'm planning to do the same trip solo (southern England to Cape Wrath etc) in the first week of April (2019), so it will be tough. Thanks again.

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Chris and thanks for watching!

@MrJpb2000 6 жыл бұрын

That looked hard going...what a challenge 👊😎👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

+MrJpb2000 It was indeed - fun though!

@jockknox3400 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I'm heading down through Ullapool tomorrow from strathy on the north coast. I was a broken man yesterday traveling from fort William to strathy via Thurso, the weather was brutal couldn't see 20 meters in front of me. My visor was soaked both sides and my specs got it to 😟 I got to the b&b and the owners could not believe the state I was in. Dint help I was hungover too lol. Keep the vlds coming I'm loving them.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, sounds like you copped it bad - hope the weather improves for you bud.....

@josephvella6037 7 жыл бұрын

Good work ol son........great footage !!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank yo Jo.....

@MarkATaylor 2 жыл бұрын

This series is a classic Andy, and this particular episode is epic. I’m watching it all again having done a chunk of this last summer. Although I gave Bealach na Ba a wide berth 2 up fully loaded on my Tiger 1200 XRT, all that weight up top. Mind you, I’ve just bought a new GS so maybe this year 🤔

@djl6825 7 жыл бұрын

That's a serious day on the bike........I cycled up BnB a few years ago and felt EXACTLY the same way when I got to the top!! Looking forward to the next installment.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers - and thanks for watching!

@wynjones1033 7 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed this trip so far, can't wait for the next. Not far from Brecon myself so I have this planned. Ride safe.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wyn - stay tuned!

@rdwall64 7 жыл бұрын

That was some amazing road ! what a beautiful part of the world !

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Rick Wall Sure is!

@markullyett 7 жыл бұрын

Some of my family live on the oposite bank of Loch Broom in a croft. Beautiful place. Ullapool can be bleak in the winter but it's a picture postcard in summer. Great video 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark

@rossbrewster7128 7 жыл бұрын

That looked like a right slog! Looking forward to the next leg.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Ross Brewster It was a slog but a challenge and fun too :0) thanks for watching - TMF

@arildolsen444 7 жыл бұрын

Impressed whith the the gs on narrow Scottish " cattle trails". Nice vid

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

@marcr660907 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, great ride, great views too, looking forward to the next episode. That road with the tight passing sections looked very unnerving, well navigated TMF. 😅

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Marc...

@sharpbends 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, best part so far ! Great effort & endurance particularly over that narrow & tricky pass, looked like a good place for a mini Pikes Peak time trial challenge ;-) Loved the riding through remote countryside, such a difference to what we normally see of busy UK roads.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a fabulous ride - the next day it was even better I reckon...stay tuned!

@aslamkhan2001 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it mate... Hopefully one day I will be driving on those roads .... Love from india 💞💞💞

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aslam - I'd love to ride in India someday too!

@Nick_R_ 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. So cool that you weren't afraid to show us your very natural fears. Who needs Ewan and Charlie when we have TMF?!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Nick Rijke Hehe, very kind of you sir!

@tsav6952 7 жыл бұрын

What an adventure, well done!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

It sure was...thanks - TMF

@SPd.Triple 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid . We're doing it this year but we're gona take much more time at it! 👍👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

Good plan!

@thejestersshoes1406 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, did same route on much lighter Tiger 800 last year and loved it - doing NC500 again in July with a mate - can't wait!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for the weather!

@antonoat 7 жыл бұрын

Doors locked, feet up, bottle of Directors Superior Ale, lets go to Scottishland.............LOL Cheers TMF, loving this series. Tony

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - cheers Tony!

@spetersonmusic 7 жыл бұрын

Quite extraordinary!!! Enjoying this series. Impressive but brutal stretch on this installment.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Scott Peterson sure was Scott - glad you're enjoying it and sticking with me - TMF

@tristramgordon8252 7 жыл бұрын

Did that route kast September 2016, I just loved the road up to Durness from Ullapool

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yes that for me was my favourite bit of the whole ride, simply stunning (see next episode!)....

@2muchgear750 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along mate.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining me, gave me someone to talk to!

@rento1973 7 жыл бұрын

Aye, it fair catches you out, in terms of hours in the saddle! Like me you probably found the quickest roads of the route from Ullapool towards J'o'G. Can wait to see the big GS stretch her legs in next Fridays instalment! Fantastic coverage Sir!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :0)

@philiplindley7384 6 жыл бұрын

That brought back many memories for me. I did that route +, in 1985 on my work bike Kwacker 550GT (despatch rider). Did about 2,000 miles over a fortnight for my summer hols from Loch Lomond to Perth. Brilliant place, loved the North coast, stayed in youth hostels all the way round. I'm 63 now so I'll probably only see it again on a coach trip??!

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF

@veryAngryandy 7 жыл бұрын

lovely trip,,thanks for sharing fella

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for joining me and giving me someone to talk too!

@PWoodliffe 7 жыл бұрын

Hi MissendedFlyer, Been a while since I commented but done alot of Scotland with my Parents in a made motorhome when I was younger and have done all what your doing now. Went to that Castle Eilean Donan Castle and sat on a cannon that I was not supposed to. Didn't see the big sign!!! What a lovely part of the country and hope you enjoy every minute of it! I'm hoping to do a run to Scotland to walk Ben Nevis again! Keep posting the great vids and ride safe!!! Try the ferry frmo Glenelg to Skye!!! Scary!!!! I went on the old boat in a Ford Transit where you drive on to the platform and they swing you over the loch onto the boat!!! Near Brown trousers time there!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Philip - I will be back to do Skye for sure.....

@1330Sutchy 7 жыл бұрын

Having done the Hardknott pass via both car and motorbike I can say it is extremely tricky if you need to pass another vehicle with a gradient of up to 30% in places! Not quite as high however but equally stunning, another pass I would highly advise in the Lake District is the Honnister pass which also has a very interesting mining history if you care to stop at the visit centre at it's summit! Anyway, fantastic video once again and keep up the good work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Sutch Thanks Dan - I have done Honister which was beautiful, looking forward to Hardknott....

@chrisskinner4434 7 жыл бұрын

Just Awesome. Love this series

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris - stay tuned, it just gets better on the scenery front...

@M4BoarBiker 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying this series, I used the same route back in 2012. You passed the hotel I stayed at 23.29 (The Aultguish Inn).... I also had half a shandy at the Arch along with the Dutch BMW riders group. Great times, can't wait till August when I'll be there again. A spiffing good video TMF, thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@garycampbell7891 7 жыл бұрын

The beauty combined with the challenge and pain came across perfectly. "Arse end of nowhere " really made me smile. Exactly one year ago this weekend I lost a difference of opinion with a campervan on this route. The remoteness is highlighted by the fact it was two hours before a doctor, ambulance and then helicopter got to the scene. So for everyone planning this trip please be aware that help when required is a long way away. And no phone signal! Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Campbell Oh dear Gary - sorry to hear that, hope the outcome is OK? ....and yes it is a true wilderness up there...

@garycampbell7891 7 жыл бұрын

Outcome was fine thanks. All the GS needed was a new Vario top box lid. I had 8 broken ribs burst spleen and collapsed lung but all well now. Holidaymakers are understandably amazed by the scenery and can forget to look for bikes when pulling out of passing places......

@micmo1977 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely timed 3rd part as I was planning to do that route next weekend but I'm now rethinking how much ground to cover each day! Great, honest video.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, the issue is where else can you stop! There's not a lot up there I can tell you...but yes, do err on the cautious is my advice (with regard to mileages).

@donnyo65 5 жыл бұрын

Ive done this a couple of times now - both in the 'wrong' direction. I know quite a bit of Scotland and I find the A19 the dullest road there. If you go anti clockwise you get this over and done with early in the trip and when you do the north and west coasts you get a fantastic view in front of you. Going the conventional way you will find the best views are behind you. I took a lot longer both times as there were places I wanted to visit. After seeing my pictures, my wife now wants to do it in the car in Autumn so i may be doing it twice this year on two and four wheels!

@scottc3 7 жыл бұрын

Looks a great trip! Done the Alps but never Scotland....must give it a go!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

100% - it's on the doorstep!

@nigelbradshaw8266 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks, Scotland must be where god goes riding. I was there not long before you, we met several motorhomes on belach na ba!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

Yikes!

@fjrboy 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that video!...I went up around to John o Groats on my GS 2 years ago with the wife from South Wales. We were in Fort William and ready to go up to Applecross but the weather turned and became very wet and foggy so we aborted that part of the tour. So thanks for the video showing me what we missed....would have been interesting 2 up in the fog !!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын

I think you made the right choice, there's always another time!