Tour of the North by BMW R1200GS - Ep3 Ullswater to the Buttertubs Pass
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7 жыл бұрынTour of the North by BMW R1200GS - Ep3 Ullswater to the Buttertubs Pass
It's time for another TMF Tour episode! This time I'm staying in the UK slightly closer to home and touring the top biking roads of the North of England courtesy of Simon Weir's book "Bikers Britain - The Tours". In this third episode I make my way from the Lake District's beautiful Ullswater, to the Buttertubs Pass in the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales, stay tuned!
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@TheAegisClaw 6 жыл бұрын
This is a nice day trip for me from Manchester. M6 to just north of Preston, then the A6 through Lancaster, Kendal and over Shap, then join your route to Hartside, Alston, then head over to Middleton in Teesdale, Kirkby Stephen, Hawes, Ingleton, Settle then back to Lancashire through the Forest of Bowland, get on the motorway near Burnley and home. 350 mile day mind.
@stirlingshire 7 жыл бұрын
I'm appreciating this series every bit as much as the Scotland tour. How does Britain pack so many diverse, and isolated landscapes into a relatively small land mass with a relatively large population. Quite astounding. Absolutely love seeing the small villages. They look like they're frozen in some bygone time.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+stirlingshire Yes I agree, I love Britain's diversity of landscapes....
@snowdon789 3 жыл бұрын
Snake Pass and Cat and Fiddle ,,,, two different places , excellent videos,, love em.....
@gregrsvr3947 7 жыл бұрын
Some of our favourite roads, this is where North East riders go on weekends, glad you enjoyed it, there's plenty more good roads and and places to stop, great chippy in Barnard Castle (Known as "Barney") .
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Greg RSVR Now there's an excuse for a ride out if ever I've heard one!
@sullybiker6520 6 жыл бұрын
That shade of green and those beautiful old stone buildings...you're actually making me quite homesick!
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын
+Sullybiker Yes, England is indeed a green and pleasant land...
@mac46rr 7 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Hartside Pass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG man. Knocks the Cat and Fiddle into a cocked hat!! loads of fabulous roads up here! Give me a shout out next time your coming up here ;-)
@jameslynch5716 7 жыл бұрын
I used to ride these roads in the 60s and have great time getting lost, thanks for reminding me. Jim
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+james lynch You're welcome Jim...
@SteveInskip 7 жыл бұрын
Great part of the country for riding bikes (in good weather). Very enjoyable! The GS is a perfect machine for the varying road conditions.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Steve Inskip Yes I agree Steve, the more riding I do on the GS the more I love it and realise why they are so popular amongst touring folk....thanks for watching as ever - TMF
@nickturnbull4302 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video TMF. Back in the early '80's I was the local bobby in Hawes. As you can imagine not an awful lot happened apart from a bit of ship rustling and a LOT of after hours drinking (remember those days!), so I spent most of my time acting as a guide for American tourists and joining them as they went up to Buttertubs Pass in their coaches (on duty of course!). Depending on the group and my mood they either got fact or fiction about the name :-) . Happy days!! (BTW another boring fact, you will have past Simonstone Hall on your way down from Buttertubs where the infamous Mr J Clarkson had his punch up over a missing steak!)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Nick Turnbull Brilliant! Love a bit of local intel, thanks Nick...
@Meadie69 7 жыл бұрын
Cant help but smile when you hit a dreaded single track road!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Russ Mead ....I hate those things....
@ThomasMeeks 7 жыл бұрын
TMF, enjoying the new series very much! And Buttertubs has to be the greatest name ever!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Tom Meeks Glad to hear it Tom - more to come!
@paulgibson490 4 жыл бұрын
Just found this trip you made glad you enjoyed the roads, when me the wife and my mates go out for the day we have to use them every time. It's so hard having to look at all that scenery and ride all those tight rough roads. But you have to love every minute of it we are spoiled up here !!!!!!
@pistolpete6321 7 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful countryside! Another epic ride!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+PistolPete63 Thank you as ever Pete...
@mattbond7304 7 жыл бұрын
Another top vid! I'm so lucky to live within an hour away of the lakes, beautiful scenery!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Matt Bond you're a lucky man Matt!
@carlton683 7 жыл бұрын
Loved every moment second time of watching wowzer many thanks Tony
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Stanley Excellent - you have great taste ;0)
@mac46rr 7 жыл бұрын
BTW that building on the left after Hartside Pass was apparently the inspiration for The Local Shop for Local People! Easy too see why I reckon.
@nickegan3988 7 жыл бұрын
We didn't burn him!
@waynecompton7612 7 жыл бұрын
Good Evening TMF Thank you for another super video and of course the scenery speaks for its self , Take care.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Wayne Compton Thank you!
@tsav6952 7 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyable experiencing the beautiful countryside on your side of the pond. Much narrower roads and more single track roads than on this side of the pond. Not to mention sharing the roads with livestock! Well done sir! Cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+T Sav Thank you T Sav, glad you are enjoying my efforts and thanks for stopping by - all the best - TMF
@suetaylor5186 5 жыл бұрын
Crochet away...dog on lap both of us enjoying your trip. You journey so we don't have to! Loving the photography and narrative. Great TMF x
@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue - appreciate the kind words!
@ozrider8896 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video, great roads and lots of memories :)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Oz Rider Glad I brought some back for you Oz!
@sharpbends 7 жыл бұрын
'I've had enough of me self after 3 day's' ... ha classic ! Great episode enjoying the tour, cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Sharp Bends Thanks - stay tuned!
@bobfisheruk 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the ride as usual, Thanks
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Bob Fisher :0)
@richardd9976 5 жыл бұрын
I've been catching up with this series of videos over the last few days. I really enjoyed them - as you have been to some of my favourite places in the UK (and probably the world). Fortunately for me, these are all in striking distance for day trips from where I live. Bring on the weather!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
Ahmen to that!
@GMak81 6 жыл бұрын
Superb! Great relaxed viewing. Feels like I'm riding there with you.
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын
+Glenn Makin Glad you liked it Glenn, thanks for joining me.
@kyotosal 6 жыл бұрын
Great videos Sir. So nice to see the beautiful English countryside. Speaking of the differences between north and south areas, it's the same way in California and also in Thailand where I am now; like being in separate countries. I have always preferred the north and my choice always rings true. Thanks again for the wonderful tour and looking forward to Episode 4!....Sal : )
@SydneySlowRider 7 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Australia! I'm currently touring all around the UK. My holiday was actually inspired by your videos visiting Scotland and the North. It has been fan-bloody-tastic. By coincidence I drove these exact same backroads to the Buttertubs Pass just yesterday, I had no idea you'd just posted this video on them. I found the Pass itself surprisingly short but was as good as the other roads in the area. The whole region's desolation and bleakness - even in mid-summer - is quite something. The sheep weren't as predictable for me however: I had to stop when several of them blocked the road because they were headbutting each other!
@Kojak-zh7qo 7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this trip roll on part four.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Mark Kyle Great stuff Mark - stay tuned!
@manoharchintapalli1268 7 жыл бұрын
I knew UK had some nice roads...but the flow these roads have is just amazing...
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Manohar Chintapalli Yes if you look for them the good roads are here! Cheers...TMF
@HepcatHarley 7 жыл бұрын
Fab run out and scenery :)
@Crana 7 жыл бұрын
Cool to see my local roads on your channel, I'll be off to the Dales tomorrow. Hartside pass is my usual destination, back roads all the way there and back.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Crana Enjoy!
@1275porsche 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks TMF, epic roads.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+mark h Yes it's a lovely part of the world...thanks for watching - TMF
@02bigkev 7 жыл бұрын
Great ride through some awesome country side.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+02bigkev Thanks for watching!
@albertosbrolla8424 7 жыл бұрын
That was some excellent riding and scenery!👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Alberto Sbrolla Thank you
@spetersonmusic 7 жыл бұрын
That seagull was *close*. Whew!!! Great travelogue!!!!! Love it.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Scott Peterson ...and the camera made it look further away than it was!! Thanks as ever for your kind comments Scott...
@Bushcraftpaddler 7 жыл бұрын
Top Vlog as always. Thanks
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+christian malin Thank you for watching!
@reinmansmith Жыл бұрын
Stupendous motorcycling roads 😊 Looking forward to being back up there in July…. Don’t tell everyone about them though, we want to keep them to ourselves! 😂 (PS in case someone didn’t tell you Buttertubs relates to the limestone ‘holes’ that farmers, taking their butter over the pass to Hawes market, would leave their butter in to keep cool)
@jackpeterson8549 7 жыл бұрын
Another great ride
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Jack Peterson Thank you...
@tucker9162 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent as usual TMF. Was going to tell you about why they call it the buttertubs pass but realised I wasn't watching you in realtime!!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Tucker :0)
@md_clarkhicks 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, north and south divide perfectly illustrated by the item you would need to pop to Tesco for.... Bagels WTF😂😂😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
You'll be telling me you don't eat Waitrose quinoa and falafel next!
@chrisk3488 7 жыл бұрын
Some of my favourite roads in this episode. Nice one!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Chris K Excellent!
@matthewjackson3034 7 жыл бұрын
looks a lovely trip
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Jackson Thanks - it was!
@MeatandMotorcycles 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ride
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Meat and Motorcycles Thanks...
@m0mgf 4 жыл бұрын
Missed lots of amazing routes in the area. - You should have gone up the steep cobbled road in Alston, and followed it along to Middleton-in-Teesdale. Brough has a lovely café, looking out at the castle. You missing out there. Not stopping at the Hartside Café! you missed the opportunity as in the winter it burnt down.
@smallam49 7 жыл бұрын
So pleased you enjoyed your visit to my part of the world.. been riding/driving those roads for 50 years !!!! So many things I could tell you but better if you come again and learn for yourself. Ps the highest Inn in England at Tan Hill ( here up North ) is for sale at £900,000... let me know if you decide to put in an offer and we will call for a coffee. Perhaps now you understand why I find Aylesbury such a pain !
@kiwiandyt123 6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful slice of England you've taken us through on this lovely video! That bridge at the 4 min mark reminds me of one we crossed (Taramakau Bridge) when driving up State Highway 6 on the West Coast of NZ's South Island - only in that case the single lane bridge also carried the railway line! Scary stuff indeed!
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын
Thank yo Andy as usual - always good to know you're out there!
@zak_7354 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ride, beautiful country. Would you consider introducing the meals you eat?! Would love to see establishments you eat at, and seeing the food (especially the pub and cafe food!); it would give so much more depth to the video.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Zak_7 Hehe, I think I'd feel a bit of a tulip talking to the camera in a pub!! Thanks for the idea though....
@zak_7354 7 жыл бұрын
No worries, I understand. I love touring and discovering new dishes to eat as well, just thought you might too...I'm a bit of a foodie tourer ;)
@petergoddard1960 7 жыл бұрын
The mines you saw were lime kilns, used for fertiliser. The Kilhope Lead mine museum is a different beast. County Durham was a key coalfield until Maggie did for them. You're on my home turf here. You'd have had a better run if you'd followed the right turn in Alston and headed for Middleton in Teesdale and from there over to the North York Moors.via Thirsk. A splendid run through and on to Whitby.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+pgod1960 Nice one Peter - I love a bit of local intelligence....let's not get started in Mrs T though eh!!
@HepcatHarley 7 жыл бұрын
She nicked my milk!
@peterlewis968 7 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual, really enjoyed. I was up that way a few weeks ago doing the lake District and South Alston Loop ( from that book). Hartside Pass had recently been covered with a surface dressing, resulting in a lot of loose gravel, somewhat spoilt the experience. Looking forward to the Buttertubs section next time, it's a nice ride.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Peter Lewis Nice on Peter - thanks for watching and stay tuned!
@andyadams8890 7 жыл бұрын
Can't believe you didn't stop at Hartside cafe, we're a friendly lot North of Watford you know n don't bite :) Loving the videos keep up the good work
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Andy Adams It was all about timing Andy, no offence intended!
@mikegoodsell7835 7 жыл бұрын
Good video was always, well done
@MyBarry2009 7 жыл бұрын
Great video's , have not seen England and Scotland since my father got caught stealing a loaf of bread and we all got transported to Australia , in a leaky boat in 1972 . Winter in Queensland Australia (now) is a chilly 12 degrees at night :) , but we get up to 40+ degrees in a bad dry summer .My father was a truck (Lorry) driver and delivered new trucks(2) piggy -back from East coast (Queensland to Western Australia ) 5 days (12 hour/days) and 5 hour flight home .You would love Tasmania (small Island below Australia) , first settlement. Its like England , with A,B,and c road markings and lush green hills and old stone houses and lightly populated . Just have to watch for Kangaroos , that pop out of no where at dusk and dawn . They don't have any road sense and are all over Australia . Keep the video's coming .
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+MyBarry2009 Brilliant thanks Barry and will do...
@shaunmcleod73 7 жыл бұрын
Great video as always 👍🏻🏍
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Shaun McLeod cheers :0)
@M4BoarBiker 7 жыл бұрын
"I've had enough of myself after three days" hahahaha that made me chuckle... Nice vid as always. Touring is what having a bike is all about, too me anyway.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+The M4 Boar Yeah I agree, thanks for watching as ever - TMF
@guywolff 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one .. I worked a traditional country pottery just outside of Penrith in the early 70's .Amazing how the lands changes from the Lakes over to the back bone of Britton .. You wouldnt want to hit Cumbria & Northumberland in January :)
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for stopping by!
@LordPodlington 3 жыл бұрын
I rode a fair chunk of this on my route up to Scotland last year. Kirkstone Pass & Hartside pass would have been spectacular if i could've seen more than 30ft in front of me.
@mojothejester9889 7 жыл бұрын
Each time you mention a road, I open google maps in a new tab and star the road :-) Made a great route from home, up towards Windermere, Hardknott Pass, past the High Force Waterfall, down toward Thwaite, then down through the Forest Of Bowland and back home. 308 miles, and 9 hours. Best find a day off work :-)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+MojoTheJester Nice one!
@MOTOUK1 6 жыл бұрын
I do hartside a lot as it’s near me, shame hartside cafe burned down 😢 if you do up north again you need to come over hartside pass and head up to Kielder Forrest epic
@caldervallycamper2024 7 жыл бұрын
Try turning right in Alston up the cobbled hill and head out to Middleton in Teesdale, then to Kirkby Stephen from there. That's a top blast too. All my localish riding roads these from where I'm located at Hebden Bridge in West Yorks....😀
@ethanhardwick5031 6 жыл бұрын
Love the Hartside Pass this is my Sunday afternoon blast route as I live about 45mins away from there, depending on the weather it is even my after work route.
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 жыл бұрын
You're a lucky man!
@ethanhardwick5031 6 жыл бұрын
Not going to argue with you there.
@Knock_off_Ginger 5 жыл бұрын
You sir have a new sub. Great vids, very informative and good safe riding fun can't ask for more 👌
@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome along!
@notwocdivad 7 жыл бұрын
SHHHHHHUUSSHHH! Don't tell everyone about the great biking roads up here in Northumberland. We don't want the whole country knowing cos they will come up and crowd the roads for us and crowd out the amazing places to visit. Great series of video's cannot wait for No 4. Cheers Marra. Dave from Northumberland (bet you couldn't guess that bit?)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying this one Dave, stay tuned for part four soon!
@chalkphil 7 жыл бұрын
That was a good video...used to do a lot of riding on those roads on my 1200 Bandit 10 or so years ago. I live in West Yorkshire now, so don't go that far north too often, but it was certainly great to see the A686 again - one of the best roads in the country! By the way, they'd never pop out for bagels up there, it'd be 'stottie cakes' :-)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Phil Chalk Excellent, southerners eh!?
@27jollytall 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another great set of videos, these brought back memories of negotiating the Hardknott and Wrynose on my old 1100 Pan European with Mrs Tall back in 2001, and it was riding the the 686 on an 1100GS the following year that converted me to BMW. You may not be interested in this at all, but I note your frustration with setting waypoints on the Navigator 5. I notice in previous videos that you sometimes attach a mobile phone to your bars. I navigate with Sygic (I have used this very successfully all over Europe, in the USA and Australia) on my phone, because it is very easy to set a route and then insert as many waypoints as you like, and the system takes you seamlessly from one to the other, the only caveat bring that if you don't actually pass the way point, you need to delete it before the system will let you go on to the next one. Sygic is cheap to buy, very reliable and updates regularly f o. c. Anyway, thanks again, I will be spending the rest of this year navigating the quiter roads of France, but I shall be heading north again next year.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+27jollytall Nice one and thanks for the heads up on Sygic....
@mykheaton 5 жыл бұрын
Love seeing you up here. Nanthead pass where the mines are and Killhope pass are actually the highest roads in the UK.
@TheMissendenFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
Really? Higher than Applecross in the West Highlands??
@mykheaton 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer yes it's higher than Applecross by 3 feet. Apparently the A93, Cairnwell pass is 2198 foot. So I was still wrong. There are higher roads but access is restricted to non motorised transport and pedestrians...
@JLOSTAFF1 7 жыл бұрын
Great to watch - the benefits of retirement eh?! I only work 2 days a week now so more touring on the cards for me too!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+JLO Staff Yes I recommend it!
@garethcarruthers 7 жыл бұрын
Good to see you approaching Gods own country.. it is a pity that you had to rush through, as there is so much more to see. I am supposed to be picking up my new toy on Tuesday, providing it's not raining! Really looking forward to running it in through the dales and moors.. I'm like a kid at Christmas
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Gareth Carruthers Exciting times waiting for a new bike! Enjoy...
@veterangunner8198 3 жыл бұрын
The led mines around Alston heavily supplied the munitions of WW1 Hartside cafe burnt down a few years ago
@IanTed 7 жыл бұрын
In my back yard, fantastic roads, next time travel north of Hadrian Wall, I can advise on some super routes, the mines by the way are old lead mines😀
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Ian Du Rose Thanks Ian!
@howardkeynes9845 7 жыл бұрын
do we have to wait till next friday for the next part !.. buttertubs pass has great views hope you stopped at the buttertubs.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Howard Keynes 'fraid so Howard, stay tuned!
@brondahawkins4526 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always. When should we expect to see part 4 please ?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow - Basically I aim to publish three videos per week on M/W/F and the Friday is when the tour videos go up....
@mykheaton 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find out why it's called Buttertubs? It's because the guys walking across there used to drop their buttertubs down the big holes to cool them down. It's the bit of the road with wire fence along it where they used to stop for a break. I think they were carrying cream to Hawes to make cheese.
@Boodieman72 7 жыл бұрын
Watching this full screen on my 27" iMac is about as close as I'll get to riding back in the UK. Btw, EAA Airventure is this week TMF.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Boodieman72 Excellent - and yes I know, would you believe a chap from our flying club has flown there in an RV! ...mind you I'm in Majorca at the moment having flown ourselves here yesterday in a day from Maidenhead....scorchio here!
@Boodieman72 7 жыл бұрын
Now thats a dedicated aviator! I find it hard enough on a commerical jet to fly that distance.
@thebigwing1199 7 жыл бұрын
I hope you filmed that flight to Majorca, which aircraft did you take?
@RichO1701e 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Hartside Cafe, shame you didn't call in before it burned down TMF. Great video as always.
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Yes bummer - cheers...
@motomc6962 4 жыл бұрын
I live 15 min from Stanhope lovely roads 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 жыл бұрын
Lucky you!
@MrVinnyh 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video/update Mr Flyer. On the subject of tyre's The Avon Trailmasters seam OK in both the wet & dry, agree satnav great for warnings of tight bend/corners (helps a great deal down the lanes in my HGV tanker, pity they don't inform you of the width (often have to get a 8'6'' wide lorry down a 6'6'' lane the fun of farm deliveries)). In some ways the dull sky's add to the photographic part giving some depth, only one white van & empty roads are you doing something wrong? the best of the three videos on this trip so far. great area better than Devon/Cornwall less holiday traffic to encounter.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+vince halls Yeah I agree on the roads/tourists thing - pesky vehicles always spoil a good ride! Thanks for watching - TMF
@ianmason2296 7 жыл бұрын
Should try going uo that hill in Alston, amazing moor road
@ianmason2296 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed Durham (my home county) and North Yorkshire. We sometimes forget how lucky we are in terms of roads to ride along
@johncain2872 7 жыл бұрын
More cheeky overtakes!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+John Cain Gotta be done sometimes....
@mark161262 7 жыл бұрын
What a video ! Are you using a different camera ? It seems so much clearer its nice to see there is someone eith as much hair as me lol. Keep up the good work stunñng video
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+mark knott Thank you Mark, no I've not changed anything, a few have commented though so I wonder if You Tube have changed their processing in some way???
@wynjones1033 7 жыл бұрын
Another good'n
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Wyn Jones cheers
@fjrboy 7 жыл бұрын
I have the same GS...the box is clunky in the lower gears, that's how they are!...never missed gears or any problems. Mr Flyer, have you had a recall for front fork examination yet? I have to take mine in.
@Tom-jc2fq 7 жыл бұрын
What an amazing way to tour the countryside. A car just doesn't do it. Beamer sounds sweet too.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Gregory Peck Thanks Gregory - and yes, a completely different experience to driving a car...
@andrewhindle4291 7 жыл бұрын
Hi TMF, what tank bag do you use on the GS and or Street Triple? I'm looking at getting a Bag for my Street Triple for some light touring. Thanks!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Hindle I only use a tank bag on the GS and it's a specific BMW one...I'm sure there are loads of aftermarket ones you could use on the Striple though (got me thinking now....)
@BN1960 7 жыл бұрын
Cool video - lovely rich colours from the GoPro Curious - have you ever thought about a 2nd cam, perhaps somewhere on the bike? Personally not a huge fan of the ones that point at the rider but maybe a rearward view one or a crash-barcam would give an interesting extra perspective. Just a thought anyway. :-)
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Nigel Tabb Thanks Nigel, yes I have and I do use a second camera on occasion - just adds a whole new level of complexity to editing though (and hence takes a lot of time)....
@DarrenJMHughes 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always. I wonder if by going on holiday on a bike you 'interact' with the journey more than if you did the same trip in a car?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Darren Hughes Oh yes very much so, in a car you just spectate on the surroundings, on a bike you become part of it...
@charliefarlie6469 7 жыл бұрын
Eyup MF, best vid to date, I lived in High Wycombe for 28 years due to 6 years in the RAF and then settling down there after my demob but always wanted to come back to my home town of York and finally got round to doing just that in 2001. I have never looked back !!! I'm now retired and ride a tiger explorer rand head out at every available opportunity on it , all of us riders are so fortunate to have we've got up here, ( they don't call it gods country for nothing) and there is a huge biking fraternity and it's easy to see why, a trip to the lakes and back is achievable in one days riding but if you put a nights bnb in the mix it becomes a two day adventure , similarly,the Scottish Borders are well within a days ride so that opens up another playground. Just going out to give it a polish in readiness for tomorrow, Northumbria beckons and the forecast is looking good. Ride safe , looking forward to seeing next weeks instalment. Cheers Chris .
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Varrie Cheers Chris - nice one...
@dagsolberg2852 7 жыл бұрын
Always nice to watch your videos ! I rode the Brecon Beacons area this summer with my girlfriend- and used your videos as an inspiration:-)- lovely trip! I am wondering what device you use on the Gopro to start and stop the various recordings? All the best from Norway- keep up your good work!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Dag Solberg Its a novel device called my finger! ;0) Thanks for watching - TMF
@dingbatbell01 7 жыл бұрын
Allenheads ski club. They've got a piste basher and a button lift for when it snows.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@dadwold 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant again TMF. You are truly lucky sir riding our glorious land while most of us mear mortals are at work slogging away. Regarding getting a planned route to bmw nav, please try myrouteapp. It's brilliant easy to use, uploading routes is breeze. I have a Zuma 660. You have Here maps on their which is the format that Garmin use, and also a dedicated bmw nav uploaded. You would have to join as a lifetime gold member to get all benefits of this program.Sorry for waffling on but it could make more use of you navigator.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+dadwold Thanks for that - I'll check it out!
@charlier7773 7 жыл бұрын
I got laughed at for saying "Stan-hope" once...apparently the locals pronounce it "Stan-up". Great video!
@chalkphil 7 жыл бұрын
Charlie R - yep, it's "Stanup" 😊
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Charlie R I love a bit of local intel - thanks!
@anton5749 7 жыл бұрын
Yet again a great video. Finally past my test today. I have two bikes in mind. Kawasaki versys 650 or Yamaha tracer 700. Any thoughts on which might be the best?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Tony Bonner Congratulations and well done! I've not ridden the Kawasaki so can't really comment - I'm sure either will be perfect as a first big bike though....
@anton5749 7 жыл бұрын
Bought an ex demo versys ( Kawasaki dealer is quite local - not to many in Cornwall to choose from) . Let you know how it goes. Have you had an opportunity to ride any Kawasaki bikes?
@paultaylor6766 7 жыл бұрын
What no bagels! that's near neolithic. I'd got to pieces without easy access to pastries and breads haha. Mind you the ride looked brilliant
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Asthall Adventurer How do you know there were no bagels? (There weren't)
@paultaylor6766 7 жыл бұрын
magic.... OK maybe not I'll come clean, you mentioned it in the video :)
@stanleygardiner1780 7 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone enjoying the the roads where I live 👍 If your skilled enough you can ride all the way to the top of Hartside pass off road 👊 possibly on your Honda but not the GS 😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+stanley gardiner Yes defo one for the CRF although I'm sure there are those that could do it on the GS (just not me!)...
@stanleygardiner1780 7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer I'm with you on that one, my GS is never going off road👍
@Baza765 7 жыл бұрын
Cracking video TMF,roads and views that are made for riding ;-) When were you actually there ?? Ride Safe Baza
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Baza765 Err, it was nearly a month ago - early July iirc
@Baza765 7 жыл бұрын
TheMissendenFlyer I only ask because to say the roads are quiet,would be an understatement,,,, lol 😉
@richardtaylor3047 7 жыл бұрын
Those roads in Co Durham somehow reminded me of the film American werewolf in London,would'nt like to do those in the dark!
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Richard Taylor :0)
@adamwhite5155 3 жыл бұрын
do you think its about time you went back to the north would you do it with company or prefer to go alone
@mikestewart7322 7 жыл бұрын
Love this series of vids @ TMF, really enjoying your channel. Very intrigued as to how you KZfaq boys make your money. Do you have another job/ business, as I'm retired now I guess you had a previous life also. Not being nosey just interested, anyway loving all your stuff👍🏻🏍
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Mike Stewart Well I make some small change out of Google ads but my main income is from other unrelated activities, don't want to go into too much detail here - I've been fortunate and I'm basically retired now....
@paulwhitehead35 7 жыл бұрын
where is part 4 buttertubs pass ? if you went through Gunnerside that's where me and my mate stop in a cottage last one on the rigt going out to wards Reeth or first on left coming in from Reeth
@nigelbradshaw8266 7 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks. Another cliffhanger 🙄 The road up to Hartside top is epic, I've done it on a bicycle and motorcycle, I went north from there though to Scotland, I had no idea the Pennines were so dramatic. One for the future. Do you have any plans for filming any European trips in future?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+nigel bradshaw I certainly do Nigel - stay tuned!
@seanfrank4158 7 жыл бұрын
Well.....looks like I'll have to add the north of England to the biker bucket list. Spectacular countryside you have there.I assume there is no problems renting a quality bike over there for touring?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure on that Frank, never tried - I guess Google is your friend! Sorry I can't help more on that.....TMF
@TEB64 7 жыл бұрын
Do you ever ride in weather, rain or cold, if so how much protection does the windscreen provide?
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 жыл бұрын
+Terry Boaz I do (stay tuned!) - and protection is pretty good....
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