21 күн бұрын
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@MrCRAIGREVO 7 күн бұрын
Brilliant video mate, this is exactly what the Bridgestone trail is all about, giving people an opportunity to try trail riding for the first time on their big bikes in relative safety. So glad you enjoyed it and I hope it gave you enough confidence to get out and try some greenlaning. 😎👌
@v70z650 4 күн бұрын
thank for the comment - absolutely loved it and already looking for a spare set of spoked wheels so that i can switch from dual purpose tyres to knoblies!
@MrCRAIGREVO 4 күн бұрын
@@v70z650 good tyres make the world of difference for confidence off-road. 👍
@helenaville5939 7 күн бұрын
While in Foynes you would have enjoyed visiting the Flying Boat Museum in the town. It's a very interesting museum as Ireland had a thriving international flying boat service in the first half of the 20th century, mainly based in the port of Foynes. Also contains the wrecks of a few German war planes that crashed in Ireland during the wars. Maybe next time. Great vids by the way, have watched them all. 👍💚
@v70z650 4 күн бұрын
thanks for the comment - the kind words and also the tip on tbe flying boat museum - we did spot the museum riding into town but unfortunately our schedule did not allow time to visit - but hopefully we can include it on our next trip
@theladwiththebeard 13 күн бұрын
Fair play for giving it a go, took me a few days to pluck up the courage to have at it.
@v70z650 13 күн бұрын
you can hear the nervousness in my breathing - especially coming down the first steep hill section - it was the first time off-road since i was a kid - but loved it and looking forward to doing more and to doing the trail again next year!
@theladwiththebeard 13 күн бұрын
@@v70z650 Oh, you sound fine compared to my efforts lolz. I've been bitten by the off road bug for sure. Was my first ABR but have a ticket for next year already.
@v70z650 13 күн бұрын
@@theladwiththebeard first ABR too - also already booked for next year!
@joe.benning.vermont 14 күн бұрын
A year ago this week the wife and I traversed the very same roads featured in your five episodes. Thanks for the memories!
@v70z650 13 күн бұрын
if you were there a year ago tbis week then you would have only been there a month later than we were (early june) - we are planning to go back next year to do the northern half - down to galway - hope you had a brilliant time
@cyrildhy8993 14 күн бұрын
Did you miss the ice cream parlour in Peel ? About a 100 yards from where you were standing.
@v70z650 13 күн бұрын
thanks for the comment - we must have missed that - we were too busy looking for the little motorcycle museum!
@rosarioroberto5823 20 күн бұрын
Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the motorcycles (which brand you are riding)
@v70z650 20 күн бұрын
thanks for the kind words - vids from our trip to the TT this year currently in progress...
@IR_agri 21 күн бұрын
Great video! Can't wait for the tt videos
@v70z650 21 күн бұрын
thanks for the kind words - TT24 vids in progress...
@mikebbikesb1800 28 күн бұрын
So.... Mad Sunday was called that because it was the only day the mountain section was one way to the public, and there was no racing ( unless the previous day was postponed) and it use to be carnage. There were also numerous head on collisions on the mountain circuit at other times. There were also some head on collisions on Mad Sunday when it was suppose to be one way, but people forgot. One the last involving an Ambulance hitting a bike head on. I know this for a fact, as the Ambulance just missed me, and hit the bike a few hundred yard behind me. There was no cones anywhere. There was one year, 1997 I think when 13 bikers were killed, two of them being the boss and the Finance Directors wife of Phoenix Distribution the then UK importers of Arai. Not long after, the Mountain was made one way for the duration of the TT. Final nail in 'Mad Sundays' traditional coffin, was putting the racing on Sunday, but to be honest, them putting the 30mph limit up to the Hairpin, then 50mph, up to the Gooseneck, the cones at the Veranda/Bungalow, and then the cones from Kates to the Creg have killed the proper experience of riding the Mountain section fast. One of the best bits was going flat out down to the Creg, and popping a wheelie on the crest half way down, peeling at the Creg, and pinning it again flat out down to Brandish before it was opened up, then again down to Hillbery flat, before cooling down going into Cronk Y Mona.
@v70z650 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for that. I must admit I had been a bit confused about the whole Mad Sunday thing. In the 80s my mate used to come back with tales of Mad Sunday - so going for the first time in 2022 we were struggling to see how Mad Sunday was any different to any other non-racing day. Obviously now it is called Superbike Sunday with the first Superbike race of the week on the middle sunday so Mad Sunday is gone for good.- which is a great shame but I guess the TT has to be seen to be moving forward and putting safety first. But will always be greteful that at least we rode the mountain (allbeit with all the extra cones etc) on the last ever Mad Sunday. Thanks again for your comments.
@tonyireland1434 Ай бұрын
I was in that diner when i bought the the bmw r850rt
@TessaTickle Ай бұрын
i went to IoM for the first time this year. When we went over the mountain, the clouds were blowing up and over us and the visibility was less than 50m. Not fun.
@v70z650 13 күн бұрын
sorry you didnt have a great time - the weather wasnt brilliant this year - we were up at the bungalow this year when the horrizontal downpour hit - as you say - not fun - but enjoyed the rest of the trip
@user-kq1fz2cm4f Ай бұрын
Don't forget to pack what you need, & check twice. Nothing worse than getting to the campsite & finding something you forgotten.
@alistairnicholson1090 Ай бұрын
Great footage lads. Looks like a blast!. I'm doing a tour of Ireland in September. Out of interest what kind of mileage did you do each day?. Cheers, Al.
@v70z650 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. We are sure that you will enjoy your trip in Sept. We were trying to keep the mileage down after overdoing it on our previous trip to Scotland. I think (from memory) that we were trying to keep it under 150 miles a day. Even that was quite committed. We did make a few stop offs but the roads are quite slow along the WAW route being mainly coast roads - so you have to allow extra time for that.
@alistairnicholson1090 20 күн бұрын
@@v70z650 Thanks for getting back to me. Your help is very much appreciated. We are looking around 150 a day other than a blast up from Cork to Dublin on the last day in Ireland. If we have half as good a time as you lot we will be fine! 😀
@rogerandroid2186 Ай бұрын
Where are we Jamsie? "In the Credits..." Sorry Jamsie, can't find that on Google Maps !! ;-)
@andrewfawcett9946 Ай бұрын
There are also ferries from Belfast and Dublin! So if you’re really stuck you can cross to Northern Ireland or Ireland first, then IOM!
@v70z650 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. That is probably worth bearing in mind as the ferry crossings can sell out very quickly especially for the most popular times. We went out on the middle saturday this year and returned on the sunday after the senior TT and the ferries were rammed. Thanks again for the tip.
@catherineahearne2066 Ай бұрын
Did you by any chance see 4 lads from around Shopshire on Harleys on your trip trying to trace 'Long lost relative' Thanks
@v70z650 Ай бұрын
cant say for sure but may well have done - there were lots of groups of bikers along the route - hope your guys enjoyed it as much as we did!
@dozerblade 2 ай бұрын
Thanks , brought back some memories, I went in 1980, on my brand new Iron head Sportster !
@v70z650 2 ай бұрын
i all started with my mate going over in the 80s too and coming back with stories of the racing, mad sunday and partying - was on the bucket list for a long time but we finally got there - and were going back in less than 2 weeks time! glad you enjoyed the vid!
@edtxw01 2 ай бұрын
Love the video of your tour; I'm planning to ride some of the Wild Atlantic Way this year. What month was this filmed, asking to judge weather conditions 😳 🤔
@v70z650 2 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words - always gratifying to know that people enjoy the vids - we did the trip in early June 2023 - we actually had pretty good weather (with a few clouds and just a bit if rain) - pretty warm the whole time - although the locals did keep saying that was unusual! - hope that helps!
@edtxw01 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I've gone ahead and booked my ferry trip for early June; let's hope I have as good weather as you had. Cheers 😊
@v70z650 2 ай бұрын
@@edtxw01 i am certain you will have a great time! enjoy!
@MrColeraine 2 ай бұрын
Really helpful series lads. Some great info and thanks for taking the time to educate us newbies..Ride safe!
@v70z650 2 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words! if youre going this year... see you there - we will be there for race week again this year! enjoy
@blondisbarrios7454 2 ай бұрын
Joder que belleza <3
@salsadurauk 3 ай бұрын
Nice video mate seen you have a lot of amazing roads on the trip . Your videos are helping me a lot on the planning of the trip as I am doing with our group for 6 days around whole wild Atlantic way . Just quick question when did you did the trip as weather seen to be cold ? How you found speed cámaras and vans around the trip ?
@v70z650 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and glad that you enjoyed the videos. We went in early June. The weather was actually pretty warm overall. I cant say that we had any trouble with speed cameras / speed traps anywhere on the route - I dont remember seeing any really. Hope you have a great trip.
@salsadurauk 3 ай бұрын
@@v70z650 Thanks for reply I am Right now watching the last part video of your trip you seen a nice group of friends and you pal Jemmsy always smiles 😃. We doing a whole round trip around Ireland when I have the videos I will post them from my utube channel not this one and will let you know for you to check it out . Try to do the Nc500 if you can you guys will enjoyed .
@v70z650 3 ай бұрын
yes - we are hoping to get there in one piece this time and Jamesie is looking forward to riding the circuit not pillion!
@IR_agri 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Cant wait for tt 2024 tt video and the tt in general.
@v70z650 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment: Yes - we are off to the TT for race week this year. We are going out on the Saturday in between practice and race weeks so that we can do the Memorial Ride on Mad Sunday and then staying the whole week until after the Senior - Cant wait!!
@IR_agri 3 ай бұрын
@@v70z650 no problem! And i cant wait either! At least you might get the tail end of practice week and then race week. And hopefully no lady in a range rover again 🤣😂
@Dhhhhj27 4 ай бұрын
At 24:00+ you passed where Dominic West and his sons of The Crown sometimes live...Glin castle belongs to his wife 30th generation there.
@v70z650 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I did notice Glin Caste - interesting to know that Dominic West lives there. These tours are full of interesting places that you never know about until you are there. The problem is there is never enough time to take it all in!
@stepheneldridge6998 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video...enjoyed this series! Cheers Steve
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
thanks Steve - one more episode to come...
@neilwiddison6529 4 ай бұрын
What a fantastic trip, with a great set of lads, hope to go to Ireland this year and do the same any suggestions thanks Neil
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
Hi Neil - thanks again for the comments. The Wild Atlantic Way is a great route and very well organised and signposted, with lots of viewpoints to stop and see. I think my main suggestion would be to allow time to visit some of the viewpoints and stop-offs along the route. They are often on small dead-end tracks off the main route. We didn't really have time to visit enough of them.
@neilwiddison6529 4 ай бұрын
Wow what a beautiful place, thinking of taking my 400 burgman on a tour of the wild Atlantic way .
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I am certain you would have a fantastic time. The scenery is simply stunning - we particularly liked the first 3 peninsulas which were beautiful.
@cbrider726 4 ай бұрын
I live in Galway . I came over 35 years ago and didnt go home lol. Did you get cought out by the snow??? Nice to see you buys over here . Just wait untill you see the roads around Donegal .Wow fantastic roads . If you go to Killybegs you must try the sea food at the little sea food cabin on the sea front .The best in Ireland . Looking forwards to more streams . Just subed . 👍👍👍👍
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment - as we only get a week at a time for our trips we split the WAW into 2 parts - completing Cork - Galway last year and aiming to do the northern half next year - so very glad to get a few tips! - thanks for the sub!
@Jungleland33 4 ай бұрын
I spent several summers in Kilbaha logging rock sequences @ 08:48 for a PhD. project. I used always love to see groups of bikers pass as I'm a lifelong biker myself. Co. Clare is absolutely gorgeous and it's a pity ye didn't explore the Bridges of Ross as it's a very famous geological location. I suppose it's impossible to see everything when you're on a tight timeline. Great video.
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment - that was a great day and i think that we were particularly impressed with the cliffs at kilkee
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
... as with all of these trips you only find the good stuff when youre actually there and as you say there is never enough time to stop to see everything - but we had a great time and will be back for more!
@thematlockbiker 4 ай бұрын
Nice one 👍
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
many thanks!
@chrisb3189 4 ай бұрын
Can tourists ride around the circuit at leisurely paces before / after the race?
@v70z650 4 ай бұрын
yes - you can use the circuit to get to your chosen viewing spot and to move around the island before and after the racing - the road closure and reopening times are notified in advance (on social media and through many other channels) - this can be quite flexible if the race schedule changes (and it often does) - the most important thing is that the closures are enforced ridgidly so give yourself plenty of time to get to where you want to go as once the roads close you will be diverted off the circuit wherever you are - hope that helps - thanks for the question
@stepheneldridge6998 5 ай бұрын
Nice video guys...the Dingle peninsula is a great place to ride 👌 Cheers Steve
@v70z650 5 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment - we absolutely loved it - the views and scenery were simply stunning - and some great roads too!
@mbrad2669 5 ай бұрын
Do you have to reserve campsites at the rugby feild...or is there usually plenty of accommodation?
@v70z650 5 ай бұрын
I would say that it is definitely advisable to pre-book the camping at the rugby club - from our experience in 2022 there may have been a few free tent spaces but not many - most of the spaces were full and all of the pre-erected tents etc were definitely sold out - hope that helps
@Jungleland33 5 ай бұрын
10:17 Schull is pronounced Skull. Lolz. 14:25 is Barleycove. I live in Co. Cork myself and never tire of these views. I try to get there once or twice at least each year. West Cork and West Kerry are heaven on earth......when the sun shines.😊
@v70z650 5 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment and the pronouncation - apologies for that! we were blown away by the scenery - simply spectacular! have done the west coast of scotland - which is amazing - but south west ireland may just take the crown! enjoy!
@framurray5282 5 ай бұрын
just watching now ...i live in Clare and i still haven't done the trip myself...only bits here and there.....but during the summer after the TT i'll be getting my s..t together and get more done...by the way at 9.50 its an irish name and is pronounced as"skull" lol.....
@v70z650 5 ай бұрын
thanks for the comments - we found the first 3 or 4 peninsulas in the very south west stunning - hope you enjoy - will also be at the TT this year!
@stepheneldridge6998 6 ай бұрын
Lovely video, as you found out Ireland is a wonderful place to ride and explore...endless stunning peninsulas!! Just subscribed, cheers Steve
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for subscribing Steve - Wde were blown away by the scenery and the coastline in Ireland - Ep 3 on the way shortly...
@grahamudall1040 6 ай бұрын
Awesome little TT playlist. I went in 23 on mates dad’s boat and booked a ferry to return with my bike in 24. Watching the TT playlist has just added to my excitement to return
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment - go pleased you enjoyed the vids - we are back this year too for our second visit - cant wait!
@johnninness7049 6 ай бұрын
Volum tolow cannot hear justtcrap
@Jungleland33 5 ай бұрын
Your English teacher must be so proud.
@peterscott1899 6 ай бұрын
Ok, for when you go back, let me pass on a recommendation I got from the guy at my bike rental place. On the north east coast, seek out the "Torr - Cushendun" road. It's a little off the beaten path but worth the effort, especially on the clear blue sky day I had. Again, what a beautiful country. Cheers.
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the tip peter - will be heading back at some point to complete the northern half of the WAW so will be sure to add that onto our itinerary
@fouine9407 6 ай бұрын
Tour de l’Irlande prévue en 2025 avec une MOTO GUZZI V85TT et une HONDA NTV en 19 jours. Pour 2024 en 19 jours également ce sera le tour de la Corse. Salutations motarde et bonjour de France.✌🏍
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment - you will love Ireland - hope you have the west coast on your itinerary - im sure corsica will be pretty special too - we have the pyranese scheduled for 2025
@fouine9407 6 ай бұрын
@@v70z650 Oh yes. First day : Orléans - Cherbourg Second and third day : Dublin Fourth day : Dublin - Bray head - cascade powercourt - black castle -brownshill portal tomb - Kilkenny Fifth day : Kilkenny - Hore Abbey - Cork Sixth day : Cork - hold head of kingsale - timoleague abbey friary - cromlech of dromberg - mizen head - Kenmare seventh day : Kenmare - healy pass - dursey island - Kenmare eighth day : Kenmare - troc water fall - gap of dunloe - black valley - library point - Ross castle ninth day : kennmare - connor pass - Tralee tenth day : Tralee Tarbert Doolin eleventh day : doolin twelfth day : Doolin - Galway - derrada west - sky road and lower skyroad thirteenth day : hiking fourteenth day : hinking (diamond hill) - aasleagh falls - newport fifteenth day : newport - keem beach - bangor erris - Sligo sixteenth : Sligo - glencar waterfall - gleniff horseshoe - donegal - sleave league - malin beg - Donegal seventeenth : Donegal - Maghera beach - assaranca waterfal - col de glengesh - Donegal eighteenth day : Donegal - Dublin - ferry nineteenth day : Cherbourg - Orléans ✌🏍
@peterscott1899 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great memories. I did a solo counterclockwise version of your trip last year over 8 days on a rented bike, starting and finishing near Belfast. I've ridden in lots of countries around the world (I live in California) but for some reason that trip is one of my all time favorites. What a beautiful country. I look forward to the next episode. Thanks again.
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter We loved this trip and found the scenery to be spectacular. We only did half of the route, as far as Galway (over 5 days) but plan to return to complete the northern half. Working on Ep 2 right now...
@sachucful 6 ай бұрын
Could an Airbnb be an option? Next year I plan to travel from Mexico to Liverpool (maybe idk) to go to the race week
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the question: it could indeed be an option but from everything that I have heard, rental accommodation is in high demand during race week especially, with many places being booked up to a year in advance - so I would recommend booking as early as possible
@CNSTAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Do you need an in country drivers license? Or will my American license work?
@v70z650 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the comment but im afraid that is outside my paygrade! - not sure on that one...
@CNSTAdventures 6 ай бұрын
@@v70z650 lol thanks anyway , not sure if I’d be able to drive on wrong side of the road 😂
@webridez8883 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this guide Im working here in ireland its my dream to saw this race event the isle of man TT.
@TTRacesOfficial 9 ай бұрын
A great newbie introduction to the TT! We hope you enjoy #TT2024 just as much 😁
@v70z650 9 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words - cant wait for June to get back to the island and the racing!
@triskelworkshop2855 Жыл бұрын
The manufacturor of those traffic cones must be a verry happy guy
@asensibleyoungman2978 Жыл бұрын
3:16 That road damage looked nasty. Shows how easy it is for a biker to be thrown off.
@philswann1912 Жыл бұрын
great video guys, who plays the music?
@v70z650 Жыл бұрын
so glad you enjoyed the video - music is from a stock library - its the one thing that does get some negative comments - obviously not everyone appreciates my selection of tracks - thanks for the comment
@alicetickle Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I’m sorry to hear about your friend who passed way to early. I’ve had similar. Your mate James over the cattle grid!! Haha absolute legend!! Hope he’s ok. These vids are brill mate
@v70z650 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the kind words - really nice to hear that people enjoy the videos - jamesie was fine and soon recovered but he always seems to be the one having the mishaps on tour!
@alicetickle Жыл бұрын
Excellent vid mate ❤
@v70z650 Жыл бұрын
many thanks - glad you enjoyed!
@BennyBen9 Жыл бұрын
Great videos Thanks for the info
@v70z650 Жыл бұрын
many thanks - really pleased that people are finding the vids useful!