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Thanks Buddy - I absolutely loved Eryri but have to admit, I was hooped at the end of day 1, let alone day 2 😳 Must get fitter, must get better

@@BikingBuddies is good to have the drive to improve. Both my dirty bikes are out of action currently, not sure when the Aprilia will be sorted, I should pull my finger out and sort the Beta.

Yes it can be exposed, but as you say, it's an amazing place. Thanks for watching 👀 🙂

Thanks Mick, it certainly felt like I was going through the middle of a field to be fair. It's brilliant to find new trails and ride them on your own

@@BikingBuddies I must admit I prefer to ride alone, ride at your own pace, stop when you want, no one saying "that's the old fart we had to wait for" and no one to see you drop it😅

The world raid is a good chunk heavier than the standard t7. I've ridden both and for trail riding lighter is better. Both lovely bikes though.

As Kyle says, the WR is a heavier bike for sure. To answer your question, no mines not lowered as I'm 6ft 1" but I know a lady who has one and its lowered. Not sure what it'd be like off road on lumps abd bumps though as there is quite a bit of suspension travel to consider. Either way, I'm sure you'll love the torque and smooth power delivery - welcome to the T7 brigade 😎

Oh how fantastic and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment - thats very much appreciated. I'd imagine our terrain is so much different here in the UK than you're too

Thanks buddy. You'd have shot up there on the big GS - mind you, I could feel I was getting tired too, but thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Definitely going back

That's that's great to hear. I hope your local groups as active as mine is, there always som3thing going on no matter what time of year

Thanks for being such a great host and providing such superb facilities, we'll definitely be back next year 😀

Thanks Gavin. I'm afraid I don't share the routes on open forums. There's normally enough detail to pick out where I am. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂

@@BikingBuddiesok thanks just thought I would ask

Thank you so much. I'd never really been to Wales before, so for me, this was like a kid in a sweet shop - it was amazing, and unlike you, I know we only scratched the surface

Welcome on board Arif - I do post the rides on North Yorkshire TRF fb page. It'd be great fir you to join us one day - always big bike friendly routes too

@@BikingBuddies Amazing, will add NY to my additional groups section and sign up on FB. Thanks bud 👍🏾

Thanks Pete. Defo some tricky stuff and a lack of talent on my part too. Thoroughly enjoyed it all the same

@@BikingBuddies we get talent from doing the tricky stuff... and shushhh... you are far better at this malarki than I am mate! 😀

Thanks Andy - I just need to get more confidence in my own ability - half the battle takes place in my head 🙄 Day two coming out next Friday

That’s true of all of us Paul. The T7 is way better than most of us and I’ve found that 2nd gear and a go for it attitude gets you over most things. Within reason of course! Looking forward to the day 2 video. 👍

I was sympathetic with the esiting too, as a lot of time, i was stopped half way up a hill, then had no choice that to start in 1st - that was the issue on the first hill i struggled on. The 2nd one was simply lack of commitment. I got too focussed on the rock steps, backed off (in 2nd) and lost the momentum - roockie error​@andyclark4428

🤣🤣 perhaps I was caught up in the moment 😳 It was a stunning place to ride and of course, greatly aided by the weather too. I'm glad you watched it

The bike would be more than fine - I tend to include small road section on the video's but as always, they are an inevitable part of UK trail-riding. Being in the TRF, I ride with folk on 2strokes, 250's to higher cc'd bikes - all are suitable for country roads - perhaps not motorways for sure, but roads in the Yorkshire Dales and Moors aren't an issue. Many thanks for watching and commenting too - very much appreciated

Thanks Lee, it's definitely not a big bike trail in the wet for sure. I think the bike would just sink! Thanks for watching and yes, see you soon mate 👍

Thanks Mick, yep, I was goosed by the end and of course, I only filmed bits of the day too

Thanks Gillian. The camera always distorts things, in the main, you'd be fine - gaffy ankles and all 😆

NP, glad you found it useful 👍

Thanks Pete. Yes, summer has been long overdue here

Cheers buddy, it was a fantastic day's riding. Shame we missed you though, I'm sure there'll be other times

More like fumbling my way around like a lumox 😆

I belive there is. The best thing would be to go onto the main TRF website and drop them an email. They were very helpful when I was looking at joining

Thanks buddy

Oh, fantastic. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. I'm no Poll Tarres mind, just a normal bloke doing normal stuff on the bike - a bit like most of us to be fair. Thanks for the comments, and I hope you enjoy the bike 🏍 😀

Hello Darren, if you're not a member of the TRF, I'd highly recommend joining. Not only do you get access to the green roads (map) but also lead rides, support, advice and lasting friendships too. Many thanks for watching and for the kind words 😊

Thanks buddy - appreciated 😀

If it gets you out the crap to a safe place then I would

@@cliff1551 After the chain has broken yes, but there was a suggestion here that it already had a split link, which is not recommended on a bike with that kind of power because they break.

To be fair, I'm not too sure what was on before as it's not my bike. The footage is hugely edited for obvious reasons as we were roadside for some time. The reference to split link was an emergency repair to get the ride mobile and potentially home, but sadly we could find his and the others were from smaller bikes. Thanks for the comments though, always appreciated 😎

@@nockianlifter661 yes as I meant ,Google the forum coz a load of KTM riders put the split link on the back of the chain ,coz it lasts longer

@@nockianlifter661 plus then it's in the hands of the chain manufacturers who guarantee the split link else they wouldn't sell them yet

KTM - keeps taking money 💰 😆 Thanks Mick, yes a very good day and lots of forest fun too. I always think when I'm there that I should get over there more. I love riding through the forests and I've got lots a new to me yrails to try and find too - lots to go at

You know what - I'm not actually sure. It's an old one I've had fir ages on the mountain bike. After the very wet charity ride, I struggled to see the screen, the phone got wet and the case was just rubbish. No idea why I didn't think before to take the case off the MTB and use that, but man - it's a game changer

I can recommend ultimate add ons.

😆😆 I just hope I've got the names to them correct . I do like the Dale's, some great views and challenging (for me) rides too. I'm pleased you're liking the videos too, they're not fire and brimstone, just regular stuff but it's nice to know they're appreciated. 😀

@@BikingBuddies i love them mate, i ride a himalayan and love steady riding to take in the views and landscape, for me that is what trail riding is all about.

Thanks buddy. It certainly is a lovely area and thanks for leaving a comment 😀

I enjoyed both level 1 and 2. I'm back this year to do level 3 I'm not sure what you mean by over crowded? I think we were like 6 bikes on the Leven 2

Isn't it just. 15 degrees different from weekend to weekend 😳 Thanks for watching

Fantastic. We live and ride in a great area - litter is avoidable and irritating 😑 It's good to know someone else is going to do their bit too

Thanks buddy - it was difficult enough without glasses, let alone with. As most know, I tend to ride with impact glasses on anyway, but when it's raining, I do leave them off. Thanks for the comments - very much appreciated 👍

😆😆 never heard of lazy rain before, but yes, that's absolutely what it 😅 This weekends like 15 degrees warmer - it's mad weather we have at the minute

Yes. For a 50/50 tyre they cope very well. The only thing to better muddy ruts etc would be for the bike to shed circa 60kgs and be on full on nobbies 😆 Of course, my limited skill set also comes into play and I can't dispel that - would I get another set of Anlas CX - yeah, I think I would

@@BikingBuddies I'm going to fit a set to my husqvarna 701 now then and see how I get on ,wish me luck 😅

​@cliff1551 the H 701's about 40kgs lighter than the T7 I think - that said, longevity against cost, against grip (on and off rd) it all stacks up for me. I hope you're pleased with them on the H 701

Thats a toughone. I kind of think it would, as the bike is probably quite sensitive to tyre size more than trpe

@@BikingBuddies what's trpe stand for

Cheers buddy. Easy to see why you've been distracted by the goad bikes 🏍 😆😆

You're latter statement is so true - respect it is loose it. We're all out there to either enjoy it or make a living from the land

Oh, there's a question. I'm not sure. I have a box of assorted compression washers so just picked one from there. They always come in handy, so perhaps just get a box of them. Thanks for watching 👀 🙂

Thanks buddy, I really appreciate your comments 😀

Thanks Richard. Yes I can see how Deadmans could be TRO'D as its badly work with boulders at the like. Your comments on my riding are far too generous, if I were on a lesser bike, it'd show my skills for what they are 😆 I'm grateful the T7 carries me through

Thanks buddy. It certainly feels nice riding in summer kit, feeling a bit of movement and freedom. I appreciate the comments as always 😊👍

Yes mate. It's been regarded top to bottom. The water sections are the same, and being totally chicken, I'm always scared of the water 💧 😳

I’m down myself a lot so I have to mind what I’m doing I’ve seen that one deep before many yrs ago and can’t see through it 👍

😆😆 yes, I guess just turn around, but it always feels better not doing that for some reason. Thanks for the comments and the watching too. Very much appreciated 👍

It's a TRF (Trail Riders Fellowship) ride out so if you want to be in the loop you might want to consider becoming a member.

As stated by Mick - its a TRF ride. If you're looking to get into legal trail riding, then joining the TRF is a brilliant thing to do

Thanks buddy. Yes, the risk is real - often people say I'm pushy footing around, but with yourself included, I know of 3 riders that have come to grief from deeper than expected puddles. I'd rather back off, bumble through and fight another day

No mate, I'm not. If folk want to get involved, then like me, they should join the TRF It's a great way of getting involved and accessing oodles of support