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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Explores the Staffordshire Roaches
This week we’re on more back lanes as the royal Enfield Classic 350 explores the Staffordshire roaches.
Still in the Peaks National Park, this area is much quieter than the batter known tourist hot spots in Derbyshire.
Distinctive rock formation thrust up through the moorland surrounding shallow valleys with hardly a building in sight.
Grab your helmets, let’s ride.
Ride safe,
Dave
My Bikes:
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Royal Enfield 350 machismo with sidecar
BMW R1150RT
Suzuki GN125
Yamaha 535 Virago
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 goes back in time to the Rudston Monolith
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On this ride Betsy, The Royal Enfield Classic 350 goes back in time to the Rudston Monolith. In a small East Yorkshire village you will find The Rudston monolith, at 8 metres high it’s the tallest prehistoric standing stone in Britain. 2 meters wide and a meter thick, this giant block of grey stone is estimated the be a massive 26 tons. Erected here either in the late Neolithic or early Bronze ...
We’ve found a new Café! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Takes me to Lakeside Café Colne
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I’m venturing over the boarder again into Lancashire, The Royal Enfield Classic 350 takes me to Lakeside Café in Colne. Riding over the bleak moors of Bronte Country, I had a good appetite ready to enjoy the sarnie and coffee. It’s a lovely place sitting looking over the lake, and just for once the weather was good! Get your kit on, off we go Ride safe, Dave My Bikes: Royal Enfield Classic 350 ...
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds a secret way from Dove Holes to Buxton
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Have you ever ridden along familiar roads and wondered if there was a better route? I had that feeling riding from Dive Holes to Buxton in Derbyshire. Looking on the maps I could see some tantalising little white lines, that can only mean one thing, more little lanes! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 finds a secret way from Dove Holes to Buxton. Not the quickest way to get there, but definitely th...
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides to Bradfield and an amazing Bacon Burger It just had to be done
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides to Bradfield and an amazing Bacon Burger. It just had to be done! A lane just off the A57 Snake Pass have me wondering where it went for a while, today I’m going to find out where it goes. A really nice ride over the moors and The Royal Enfield Classic 350 brought me to Lower Bradfield and the Original Bradfield Village Store. Still a local store and Post Off...
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 pays tribute to the Leeds Pals and the Battle of the Somme
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 pays tribute to the Leeds Pals and the Battle of the Somme On the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in WW1 The Royal Enfield Classic 350 pays tribute to the Leeds Pals, a battalion of friends and workmates who enlisted together to fight against tyranny and for the freedom of all. Many of them would never return, we owe them a gratitude for the values and freed...
Can these lanes get any smaller? The Royal Enfield Classic 350 finds out
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Betsy you’re at it again, but can these lanes get any smaller? The Royal Enfield Classic 350 finds out. Have you ever wondered what’s down that lane? Out today and Betsy decided she wanted to play in the mud, and worse, again and headed to some of the smallest lanes we have seen so far. Even a close call with a cyclist didn’t put her off. It took me ages when I got back to clean her, she’s wort...
Riding the Yorkshire Dales on the Royal Enfield Classic 350
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I’m out on the Royal Enfield Classic 350, checking out a campsite ready for the better weather. The road back via Pateley Bridge was just too good not to film! Betsy gets to stretch her legs a bit on these quicker roads. Here we go, enjoy the ride. Ride safe, Dave My Bikes: Royal Enfield Classic 350 Royal Enfield 350 machismo with sidecar BMW R1150RT Suzuki GN125 Yamaha 535 Virago #RoyalEnfield...
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Betsy visits Holly the Cafe Boat
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This week The Royal Enfield Classic 350, Betsy visits Holly the Café Boat. Over new roads to Bollington and the canal wharf, where Holly the Café Boat opens for coffee, tea, cake and the most amazing sausage rolls I have ever tasted! Vic and Joanna converted the narrow boat and capture their life aboard on CZcams, @HollyTheCafeBoat They announce opening times on their Facebook page, Holly the C...
Just when you thought you knew the area The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds more hidden lanes
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Just when you thought you knew the area The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds more hidden lanes. I thought I had ridden all the back lanes around Edale and Mam Tore, but ho-no, a look on the OS maps and what are these? Some faint white lines, there are more to explore! With my trusty sidekick Betsy, The Royal Enfield Classic 350, we’re off again, 20mph or less, it’s time to explore. Here we go, g...
It’s over 40 year since I rode this road The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides the Trough of Bowland
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I was in my late teens and a volunteer instructor with my local RAC/ACU training scheme, we decided to have a ride out with all the instructors to Morecambe. The route was planned via Skipton the over the Trough of Bowland. It was a scorching hot day with the sun blazing down, so we decided to take our jackets off and ride in T-shirts. What a lovely feeling, the wind cooling us as we rode. Late...
Hill Forts, Gliders and Wells! the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds them all
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Hill Forts, Gliders and Wells! the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds them all It’s amazing how much history is all around us. On this ride we look at late Bronze Age - Early Iron Age hill forts, one of them now being used as a glider airfield. Today the boarder between Yorkshire and Derbyshire is tranquil with people out enjoying the countryside. In the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age it was a...
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides in Bronte Country
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On this ride the Royal Enfield Classic 350rides in Bronte County. Starting in Oxenhope we ride toward Haworth with a great view over the town. Dropping down a very steep hill with a tight left-hand bend we pass the Keighley and Worth valley station and loco yard then head out over the moors roads to Wycoller Hall. Today Wycoller Hall stands in ruins but this 16th century hall is believed to hav...
It’s not what it sounds like! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides the Via Gellia in Derbyshire
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The Royal Enfield 350 rides the Via Gellia in Derbyshire, But it’s not what it sounds like! The Via Gellia heading down to Cromford has a bit of a reputation for being a dangerous road. There is more to this road though than most think. Built in the 1700’s by a landowner, who thought he had Roman decent and at a time when the Classics” were very popular, it was to take lead from his mining work...
In search of Coffee, The Royal Enfield Classic 350 goes to Wetton Mill
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Riding through four counties, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and into Staffordshire, the Royal Enfield takes me in search of coffee to Wetton Mill. It’s the first time I have visited here was surprised by the long single lane tunnel that opened out in an enchanting little valley. A chat with other bikers over a cuppa and tuna sarnie, what could be better! Ride safe, Dave My Bikes: ...
Back Lanes & Windmills The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds them all
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Back Lanes & Windmills The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds them all
It's at it again! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds more Country Lanes
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It's at it again! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds more Country Lanes
He's a Legend! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 searches for Robin Hood in Yorkshire
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He's a Legend! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 searches for Robin Hood in Yorkshire
The View from the Edge! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides Curbar Edge
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The View from the Edge! The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rides Curbar Edge
A Bike, a Plane and Cavemen - The Royal Enfield Classic 350 goes back in time
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A Bike, a Plane and Cavemen - The Royal Enfield Classic 350 goes back in time
She Has a Name! The Royal Enfield Classic 350
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She Has a Name! The Royal Enfield Classic 350
Tenerife adventure episode 4 It's my last day riding in Tenerife .
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Tenerife adventure episode 4 It's my last day riding in Tenerife .
A Tenerife Adventure Episode 3 Forests, Mountains and Even More Bends
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A Tenerife Adventure Episode 3 Forests, Mountains and Even More Bends
A Tenerife Adventure Episode 2 - The Best Road I have Ever Ridden The Insane Road to Masca
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A Tenerife Adventure Episode 2 - The Best Road I have Ever Ridden The Insane Road to Masca
How Good is the LITELOK X1 - an Honest Review
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How Good is the LITELOK X1 - an Honest Review
A Tenerife Adventure Episode 1 - Mount Teide Volcano
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A Tenerife Adventure Episode 1 - Mount Teide Volcano
The Royal Enfield Classic 350, Where's it taking me now
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350, Where's it taking me now
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Retraces the Forgotten Holmfirth Flood of 1852
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Retraces the Forgotten Holmfirth Flood of 1852
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds some Peak District Back Roads
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Finds some Peak District Back Roads
At Last, I get to ride the replacement Royal Enfield Classic 350
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At Last, I get to ride the replacement Royal Enfield Classic 350

Komentáře

  • @FGRides
    @FGRides Před 12 hodinami

    You have no idea how much I love these videos, Dave. How is your camera mounted? It almost looks like you have a troll on the pillion, shooting whatever you direct it to. Or perhaps a camera mounted on your shoulder. Please let us know. Or not, and just keep making these fabulous videos. Thank you!

  • @tonyplant2337
    @tonyplant2337 Před 19 hodinami

    Hi Dave, I loved this video, your comments are fabulous, the way you highlight the things you see bring the countryside to life. Keep up the good work and do this one again please. cheers Tony

  • @thematlockbiker
    @thematlockbiker Před 19 hodinami

    Rode the Masca road a couple of times back in 1999. Loved stopping right on top where the ice cream van use to park The alternative route to Masca is via boat from Los Gigantes with a climb up from the shore

  • @roberthambly9926
    @roberthambly9926 Před 21 hodinou

    Such beautiful country .

  • @Potatoman7
    @Potatoman7 Před 22 hodinami

    Well done MAG..

  • @maxtugger1859
    @maxtugger1859 Před dnem

    I’ve never wanted to ride bikes, never been interested in riding bikes, but can honestly say since seeing a advert for the Classic 350 a few months ago, I seriously want to learn to ride and one day hopefully save enough money to purchase a new Classic 350.

  • @ziggyhurrion8379
    @ziggyhurrion8379 Před dnem

    Fantastic ride and scenery as usual. Thank You 👍

  • @franklowry4852
    @franklowry4852 Před 3 dny

    Good video. Beautiful countryside!

  • @NickRhodes-b4z
    @NickRhodes-b4z Před 3 dny

    You talk about "weighting" the bars on the left and right to countersteer whereas other instructional videos talk about "pushing" the bars?? Which is it?? HELP I'M CONFUSED!!

  • @michaelgilbert3311
    @michaelgilbert3311 Před 4 dny

    i am joyed that, many thanks ,until the next time,

  • @chrisweeks6973
    @chrisweeks6973 Před 4 dny

    Glorious views, Dave! I was on a small group 120 km ride here in Perth yesterday; beautiful day, 26C (great,considering that it's still winter here!), but all basically suburbia, nothing like as attractive as those lanes that you were on.

  • @andrewshields5322
    @andrewshields5322 Před 4 dny

    I watched the Tony Robinson documentary on Robin Hood, and just about every county in England claims a bit of him. Rob Roy McGregor is a true rogue and his exploits are well documented and fascinating if you get away from Walter Scott's fantasy.

  • @hamalot100
    @hamalot100 Před 4 dny

    I’ll be taking early retirement in a couple of years. Plan on picking up motorcycling again but with the classic 350 and not a sport bike again 😁. Take on some nice rides like you but in BC Canada. The roads in the UK look stunning. May have to travel there to ride those roads in the future

  • @ivormorris1917
    @ivormorris1917 Před 4 dny

    Brilliant Dave 🏍️👍

  • @dave6386
    @dave6386 Před 4 dny

    brilliant video thank you for making it!

  • @derbyshireruralrider9398

    Coincidentally I was close to there this morning filming a loop round Longnor & Hollinsclough. Fantastic lanes and views but sadly filming totally ruined by drizzle. Only just over 20 mins so may pop back and film again in the morning. Recorded the route on Relive so will do it identically (hopefully drier) Only plus point this morning was encountering some of a group of around 300 MOPED riders from Holland heading to Scotland at 30 mph

  • @steveray8056
    @steveray8056 Před 4 dny

    Another ride with glorious views and winding narrow roads. Just what I expect when I see a new video. A brilliant ride

  • @dartmoormole
    @dartmoormole Před 4 dny

    A man after my own heart. A royal Enfield, nice scenery and a flask of coffee! Perfect day out

  • @DCGULL01
    @DCGULL01 Před 5 dny

    So, been in the hospital for a MONTH, Dave! nice to be able to say thank you!

    • @thatblokeonamotorbike
      @thatblokeonamotorbike Před 4 dny

      Hi mate, I was wondering how you were going on and where you were. So glad you're back with us. Stay safe mate, Dave

  • @FelliniMotorcycle
    @FelliniMotorcycle Před 5 dny

    Wonderful.

  • @warrickeyre5732
    @warrickeyre5732 Před 5 dny

    I really enjoyed the video as I grew up in that area and lived in Ipstones as a child, a beautiful part of the country and relatively unspoilt.

  • @robertarcher8576
    @robertarcher8576 Před 5 dny

    Staffordshire moorlands is a lovely area

  • @anthonydexter262
    @anthonydexter262 Před 5 dny

    Great video and thoroughly enjoyable, does anyone know what has happened to Keith "shottos travels" his videos seem to have disappeared, no content available

  • @andyhewitt7588
    @andyhewitt7588 Před 5 dny

    Flash is the highest village in England. It’s a bit bleak in winter! Since your retirement, I see you have already picked up the old people’s’ habit of reading signs out loud. Please don’t start telling us about your ailments 🤣🤣

  • @Riverking1
    @Riverking1 Před 5 dny

    Thanks for another great tour of the countryside. Always takes me back to part of my childhood in Knaresborough and at Menwith Hill!

  • @debbiep55
    @debbiep55 Před 5 dny

    Beautiful. FYI: I sent you a message on Facebook about our UK trip. I tried writing you on CZcams as well, by my comment history says it didn't go through, so I am trying again. :(

  • @hectorshouse7348
    @hectorshouse7348 Před 5 dny

    Thanks for the video😀👍

  • @dinomalta712
    @dinomalta712 Před 5 dny

    ONLY ROACHES we get over here are Cockroaches! Spectacular they ain't. Luvly views, glad you research all these " cart tracks" for us, we lived on the Staffs border for Donkey's ages, but never ventured out that way, usually we went Moorlands way. Cheers, DINO, AMANDA, and Dingos,

  • @royball3932
    @royball3932 Před 5 dny

    What a brilliant ride. That is a truly beautiful piece of countryside.

  • @tnvet1970
    @tnvet1970 Před 5 dny

    I think you are in the Shire and heading to Hobbiton! Great scenery!

  • @martinowl
    @martinowl Před 5 dny

    A great ride around some stunning countryside, that doesn’t get a lot of coverage.

  • @michaelpullen8527
    @michaelpullen8527 Před 5 dny

    Gob smacked. Empty single lane tracks with views, what more could you want on a sunny day . I went out on bike on Tuesday it was a warm sunny 25 dgs. 40 miles from home temp dived to 20 and the sky opened and I was soaked to the skin. Back home and it was was sunny and warm! Think the wife thought I deterred via a car wash…😜🤣🤣

  • @lancerbiker5263
    @lancerbiker5263 Před 5 dny

    Wonderful escarpment indeed. Your bike is definitely well suited. Cheers

  • @hectorshouse7348
    @hectorshouse7348 Před 5 dny

    The globalists in parliament are destroying the U.K…it’ll NEVER recover, so sad

  • @hectorshouse7348
    @hectorshouse7348 Před 5 dny

    Nearly 5k👍

  • @bevgeorge3942
    @bevgeorge3942 Před 7 dny

    I'm a newbie biker, just about to do my last mod for my big bike, looking at getting a little virago. Just found your, "you tube" so great advice and super videos as I'm looking forward to doing some Moto camping :) off to a local bike rally weekend so this is the start of an adventure. Thanks for sharing your adventures 😊

    • @thatblokeonamotorbike
      @thatblokeonamotorbike Před 6 dny

      Hi, thanks for the comment. Bike camping is brilliant, fingers crossed I'm off for a couple of days next week. Good luck with the rest of your test, let me know how you get on. Ride safe, Dave

  • @Paul.Gascoyneuk
    @Paul.Gascoyneuk Před 7 dny

    Great video , around 12 years back I visited the Rudston Monalith on my Er5 as I’d passed the sign post on my way to and from Brid , great day out , us bikers heh 🤟

  • @themoog3889
    @themoog3889 Před 7 dny

    Try the sausage and tomato slice ....or 2 even !

  • @paulnewman2000
    @paulnewman2000 Před 8 dny

    Complain to the Rail Ombudsman. Rail companies can't refuse to tell you what powers they are acting under when they say 4 wheeled vehicles can use car parking spaces, but two wheeled can't. What if you parked a 3 wheeled vehicle that can be operated under a car drivers licence, e.g. a Yamaha Tricity? The Rail Ombudsman is a free service and any decision it makes is binding on the train service provider. Further details about the Rail Ombudsman are on their website.

  • @paulcraddock2196
    @paulcraddock2196 Před 8 dny

    Thank you for a great informative video, with such masterful riding.

  • @mobius8002
    @mobius8002 Před 9 dny

    Because parking one bike In the space one car could occupy is bloody selfish.if every space had a bike then only around 60 people could park .since most cars occupence is up to 5 people per car that means 300 plus can park .selfish to do other than that.

  • @hamalot100
    @hamalot100 Před 9 dny

    I’ve been doing some research on the classic 350. I used to ride a sport bike and years later I’m looking at more modern classic bikes. The reason I’m leaving a comment though is even though I live in beautiful British Columbia Canada, I can’t get over the endless stunning rural roads in the UK that are a dream for casual motorcycling. From the stone houses to the rolling hills it’s ridiculously beautiful. All the diff UK Moto channels I watch, you all have these insanely breathtaking roads to ride. Your all blessed in the UK. It’s my mission to get out there after my early retirement in a couple of years to ride those roads. Cheers Graham

  • @RichardE-l8d
    @RichardE-l8d Před 9 dny

    I was there last year, as a point on the round Britain’s rally. Beautiful spot

  • @Jijhebtmijnnaamnietnodig

    just park to bike there pay the ticket if they charge you sue them and let the judge have the final say.

  • @Hu5ky
    @Hu5ky Před 10 dny

    Time to switch to a TRIKE as that is NOT a motorcycle or purchase a flat bed lorry with a ramp - pay for the parking space and allow bike riders to leave their motorcycles on the flat bed !

  • @davidpettinger6350
    @davidpettinger6350 Před 10 dny

    Loved the video.

  • @chrisweeks6973
    @chrisweeks6973 Před 10 dny

    Interesting, Dave. It could be that the Rudston 'cross' is like Banbury Cross, which refers to the cross-road, though there were many actual crosses in Banbury, all destroyed by the Puritans in 1600. The present Banbury Cross edifice was erected in 1859.

  • @dartmoormole
    @dartmoormole Před 10 dny

    Enjoyed this

  • @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv
    @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv Před 10 dny

    It’s too expensive though. And couldn’t find cheap ones used either. It’s almost like litelok is protecting its price either new or used

  • @themoog3889
    @themoog3889 Před 11 dny

    That route isn't far from me as I'm in Hull , often pop to Fimber then take this road to the coast on my Interceptor. Nice video !