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  • Welcome back to the channel! Join us on a whirlwind adventure through the bustling streets of Matlock Bath on a Bank Holiday Sunday. In this vlog, we dive headfirst into the excitement of motorcycle mania, capturing the roaring engines, vibrant crowds, and adrenaline-pumping atmosphere that make this destination a haven for bikers and thrill-seekers alike.
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Komentáře • 483

  • @alandmorley
    @alandmorley Před 20 dny +79

    I am a biker and live in Derbyshire and why anybody wants to go to Matlock bath on a Sunday or bank holiday is beyond me.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny

      Well I think people like go to because it’s crazy, but I personally only go once a year

    • @Martyn-Jones
      @Martyn-Jones Před 20 dny +3

      Yep. Stopped going when it got too busy. That was about 30 years ago.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny

      @@Martyn-Jones how long has it been going for? As a biker hub?

    • @ClassicTrialsChannel
      @ClassicTrialsChannel Před 18 dny +6

      you go , look at the bikes have some chips and move on

    • @Snoozzzzzze
      @Snoozzzzzze Před 16 dny

      It must leave some empty roads at least.

  • @IanTed
    @IanTed Před 22 dny +67

    My idea of hell on a bike, luckily I have Northumberland and the Borders to enjoy as my back yard. Some lovely bikes there though….

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny +3

      Sounds great! Matlock is a crazy place in a bank holiday weekend I generally go in the week when it’s quiter.

    • @rogerramjet5302
      @rogerramjet5302 Před 22 dny +5

      Fully agree. I live on the North Wales borders and there seems to be an obsession with some to visit the same haunts using the same busy roads.

    • @ivor1957
      @ivor1957 Před 21 dnem +1

      Totally agree

    • @timduncan9745
      @timduncan9745 Před 20 dny

      Yes..with guaranteed speed traps everywhere...​@@rogerramjet5302

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 19 dny +2

      But the roads that surround Matlock are some of the best biking roads in the UK.

  • @stuartmoles843
    @stuartmoles843 Před 22 dny +43

    Even as a biker that’s my idea of hell😂. Must be an absolute pain for locals if you live there.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny +3

      It’s always been like this even since I first when over 20 years ago, the locals expected it, it’s the people that go cars that have a nightmare. It’s a great buzz for the bikers but I normally go in the week when it’s quiet.

    • @HangingAround1977
      @HangingAround1977 Před 22 dny +2

      Yip. Stick to the rural fast roads away from all the madness. A ride out isn’t comfortable or fun with so many riders and bikes all in one place. Too many variables to deal with regarding other riders experience.

    • @secretsquirrel6124
      @secretsquirrel6124 Před 20 dny

      Yes, yes it is

    • @clonSanG
      @clonSanG Před 19 dny

      I just said that a lot of weekend warriors that can’t ride and are getting creamed and giving other bike riders a bad name

    • @PhilipBallGarry
      @PhilipBallGarry Před 19 dny +4

      ​@@thatbikersimonI first went 45 years ago on my AP50, with my mate who was on his Fs1e. We loved it cos it was like a free bike show. No matter how rare or prestige you'd probably see one at Matlock Bath. The shops have always appreciated the trade it brings too. Even during the winter when visitors are less numerous, you'll see bikers providing much needed income.

  • @BIGGGESTAL
    @BIGGGESTAL Před 20 dny +15

    My idea of a complete nightmare of a ride out.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny +2

      Normally I would say the same but it’s great to see all the different bikes out

  • @andyhorsfall9394
    @andyhorsfall9394 Před 22 dny +11

    I enjoyed that, thanks. I used to have a ride there years ago, when i lived in Huddersfield, then i heard they were introducing parking charges for bikes and never went back. Them traffic wardens looked a right pain.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. The wardens aren’t to bad in all fairness. I didn’t personally see any tickets handed out.

    • @sobek
      @sobek Před 15 dny

      I think they got rid of that plan (not 100% sure on that though)

  • @eenie1234
    @eenie1234 Před 18 dny +6

    Matlock is a great place to visit. It’s been a biker spot for generations. It’s also in ‘ Places never to visit’ on a bank holiday.

  • @thecurrantbun
    @thecurrantbun Před 21 dnem +6

    Great video thank, I love the older bikes the most. Had to pause my sweep through at the GT750, beautiful bike. Now, has Amy got any sisters, as she is one gorgeous lady 👍🏻

  • @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214

    Great video from you and your good lady, nice to see a lovely variety of bikes and their owners. Not been to Matlock bath for many years so good to see it again.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 17 dny

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @thomasbaudant8653
    @thomasbaudant8653 Před 21 dnem +1

    Hello Simon & Amy, thank you for that very nice video discovering Matlock Bath! A special thanks to Amy for the historic view. I'm glad to know about Amy's évolution like a biker. Very good looking city with a motorbikes culture in Matlock Bath. If one day i come to UK, i keep i mind coming to Matlock Bath.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +1

      Thanks buddy. Plenty more content coming to the channel 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @kostasrestas
    @kostasrestas Před 22 dny +3

    that kind of stuff i like !
    cheers from Greece !

  • @fatyank44
    @fatyank44 Před 19 dny +5

    If you came in from the opposite direction, tailbacks start some 3 miles from town center.
    Matlock is the last place i would go on a bank holiday. Well, any day, actually.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny

      Normally i wouldn’t go anyway on a bank holiday but it was great to see all the bikes and the chips were good 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @tonyhoran2415
    @tonyhoran2415 Před 23 dny +4

    Any sunny day and its rammed,but a great place to go to on your bike

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 23 dny +1

      It’s a great one if you don’t like the evening rides and plenty of fish and chips on offer. 👍

  • @mickymouse1232
    @mickymouse1232 Před 18 dny +5

    WHEN I WAS A YOUNG LAD WE USED TO GO THERE OFTEN , THERE THERE WAS A LONG PATH THAT LED UP TO RIBER CASTLE AND THERE WAS A LITTLE ZOO THERE AS WELL , AND IT ALSO HAD A MASSIVE TOY TRAIN SET THERE AS WELL , AND CABLE CARS .

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 17 dny

      That’s interesting 👍 thaks for the information

    • @amedeo4512
      @amedeo4512 Před 17 dny +1

      I camped there with my little brother as a we'un. Goat invaded our tent and nicked our dinner.

    • @boofuu3145
      @boofuu3145 Před 14 dny

      Yes i still take my kids , get the bus into Matlock from Chesterfield , take the kids on the park their with the paddling pool , then usually walk into Matlock bath for fish and chips and arcades for the kids , i usually dodge Sundays as bus stops at seven in the evening but eleven on Saturdays and you need a full day and evening

    • @barrytaylor760
      @barrytaylor760 Před 8 dny

      Stayed there last year , always been full of bikers and I'm one but we did hotel, hard to get anything but fish & chips on the main road

  • @motorwest
    @motorwest Před 21 dnem +2

    Excellent video Simon!

  • @Steve-Cross
    @Steve-Cross Před 19 dny +3

    Just had to mop the floor. I was dribbling far too much. Beautiful machines. 😂

  • @cappuccinokid6772
    @cappuccinokid6772 Před 21 dnem +2

    Great informative film 👍🏼 fab to see the one solitary Vespa scooter 🛵 amongst all those bikes 🏍️ ✌🏼

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @TheOriginalCoda
    @TheOriginalCoda Před 11 dny +2

    I used to live there as a teenager in the 80's for a few years. Before I could even ride a bike. Mom owned a hairdressing salon on the parade, which turned into a biker clothes shop when it closed. Best place to grow up if you liked bikes, fish n chips, and arcade games. Happy times.

  • @BennyHolden-ls7sj
    @BennyHolden-ls7sj Před 20 dny +1

    Many thanks for the interesting commentary, nice to see so many different bikes! the ultra chromed Honda I think this is a US import, a Honda Valkyrie apparently one of the best and accomplished customs from over the pond if memory serves me correctly? The last time I was there in Matlock was probably twenty years ago and on a sunny day during late May it was just as busy if not more so.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny

      Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the info 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨💨

  • @77MrRd
    @77MrRd Před 20 dny +3

    Good video , I've rode bikes for many years and live in a central part of the country but not in a hurry to visit that overcrowded place

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny

      Glad you enjoyed it. I would never go for the ride only the chaos of Matlock Bath, once a year for me 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @kevinspalding5470
    @kevinspalding5470 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great video mate .... especially as i couldnt make it over the bank holiday !....I generally go in the evening midweek now ...bit quieter and not so difficult to park.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem

      Thanks, yes I generally ride during the as well, but it was nice to catch the madness on the bank holiday. 👍

  • @adavies7831
    @adavies7831 Před 22 dny +3

    Great video, it was busy for sure. I was the guy crossing the road as you come into Matlock Bath 😊

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny

      Nice one! It’s always great to catch people on the camera that see themselves 👍

  • @jonross7593
    @jonross7593 Před 19 dny +2

    An excellent video! Matlock Bath is a famous inland resort. It is a bit tacky for sure and does get very busy/noisy on a warm sunny day, especially at weekends. If you like Blackpool and motorbikes, you'll love Matlock Bath. In the autumn they have the Matlock Bath illuminations, nowadays a somewhat watered-down version of the fantastic events my parents took me to in the 1950s/early 60s. But still a quite magical experience to walk through the lights and illuminated features along the far river bank at dusk. Maybe they've finished now? Last time I went was 2007.
    Some great bikes on show there, but my favourite feature of the video - the lovely Amy, what a beautiful lady! Cheers......
    PS. And remember, she's 5' 4", NOT 5' 2". 🤣

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny

      Thanks for the comment. I’ve been Matlock Bath many times over the last 30 years of my biking career, it still amazes me and that people you see who have never been before are totally unaware of what’s there. One old lady once asked me why are there so many bike here and I said I don’t know they always come here 😂

  • @2wheelsrbest327
    @2wheelsrbest327 Před 21 dnem +2

    Thanks Simon Amy another good one. The business owners need to get together and get the council to allow more parking areas. Where they were parking illegally didn't look to me like it was causing a problem.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +1

      Thank you, yes I agree it’s only needed on a bank Holiday or a Sunday weekend. Out of Season it quiet there, but let’s face it, it happens all over the country 💰

  • @DatOldeBiker
    @DatOldeBiker Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks for sharing your fun day out. Can't wait to get my bike out soon. :>)

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +1

      Any time! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy riding 🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @Bob-ts2tu
    @Bob-ts2tu Před 20 dny +2

    It's fantastic to see so many bikes & bikers, just shows we are a long way from dead yet no matter what the stats on declining numbers say. I passed through settle on the bank hol to see the same in the market place, but there's no way i would ever visit a place like this and have the hassle when so busy, i like to get on the moors away from it all, so when i'm next in matlock or wherever, it'll be out of the holiday season mid-week lol, but thanks for the video.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny +1

      Thanks, yes your right motorcycle is far from dead. Great to see so. Any people enjoying themselves 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @NetMillionaire
    @NetMillionaire Před 11 dny +1

    Ace video champ! Keep up the great work 😊

  • @Jonny.a
    @Jonny.a Před 20 dny +3

    I thought this had been stopped by the nimbys. Glad to see its back on.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 20 dny +1

      Yes 🏍️💨💨💨💨

    • @gumbo7215
      @gumbo7215 Před 15 dny

      Ah the old 'nimby' accusation for anyone who doesn't agree with you.

  • @aidanB.
    @aidanB. Před 23 dny +5

    Too busy for me Simon. Nice piece to camera from Amy. Thanks for taking us along. Great weather this week for taking our bikes out. Is summer finally here? 😀

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 23 dny +1

      It’s certainly a busy place and I definitely wouldn’t attempt it in the car lol. Glad you enjoyed the walk around Aidan 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @nayonkhan-ym2kc
    @nayonkhan-ym2kc Před 22 dny +1

    Aesthetic and Very Beautiful

  • @midlifecrisis22
    @midlifecrisis22 Před 19 dny +1

    Great footage from the drone enjoyed the video thank you

  • @neilspencer440
    @neilspencer440 Před 2 dny

    Great video mate.you got my van in the background loads👍

  • @fraz172
    @fraz172 Před 23 dny +3

    Matlock is local to me always end up there nearly every time I go out on the bike. Ok parking on the side of the riverside. A traffic warden told me. Can't give a ticket while parking there. Good video. Just subbed.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny +1

      Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it. It’s always been a favourite of mine, I genuinely go in the week when it’s quieter but I can’t resist a crazy bank holiday ride it’s a get buzz when the sun is shining 👍

  • @jjnewman65
    @jjnewman65 Před 14 dny +1

    I’ve been here! Great selection of motorcycles

  • @Adventurebikerdave.01
    @Adventurebikerdave.01 Před 23 dny +2

    Great video 👍

  • @Redfox_UK
    @Redfox_UK Před 17 dny +1

    Brilliant video. Your knowledge on bikes was amazing. Just makes me want one now 🤣😂. The biker community seem so chilled and friendly

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 17 dny +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @danielsale3805
    @danielsale3805 Před 21 dnem +1

    Loads of nice bikes there but I really liked the hyabusa with the blue and white Suzuki faring kit. And the guy you talked to about having the comfy ride that was a nice bike too

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem

      Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a real nice day out 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @taffy2wheels577
    @taffy2wheels577 Před 20 dny +1

    Great vid . Its bonkers there 😂

  • @alanhesketh9265
    @alanhesketh9265 Před 16 dny +2

    Matlock Bath has hardly changed in fifty years, it was a mecca for bikers in the late sixties, Bonnevilles. Rocket Threes, Honda fours, Velocette Thruxtons etc, the only real change has been the cable cars up to The heights of Abraham. There was a nice zoo at nearby Riber Castle.

  • @timhicks2154
    @timhicks2154 Před 22 dny +4

    May be there tomorrow. Traffic Warden needs to cool down in the river for a bit.

  • @theunorthodoxtatya
    @theunorthodoxtatya Před 21 dnem +1

    There's some really cool bikes out there. 🔥

  • @davidohare3800
    @davidohare3800 Před 15 dny +1

    Hi Simon, thanks for giving my pub a mention, much appreciated, there is a drink waiting for you.....

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 15 dny +1

      Thanks buddy I won’t turn that down 👍 cheers 🍻

  • @davidlawrence942
    @davidlawrence942 Před 19 dny +2

    I used to love going there on my bike doing a ton plus going down Baslow hill.

  • @paulwood7798
    @paulwood7798 Před 21 dnem +7

    My uncle lives in the place and hates it like many of the locals and he is looking to move. He is a bike owner like myself and I work in the motorcycle environment as well. The shops in general bring nothing to the local economy he reckons and regularly change hands. They call it the seafront so a good observation. There has apparently been talk of closing of the main road except for locals on bank holidays but making it a workable option has never materialised. For me it looks like hell and I would give it a wide berth.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +3

      That’s interesting. I’ve been here in the winter time and it’s very bleak no bike no people and I do wonder how it survives

    • @paulwood7798
      @paulwood7798 Před 21 dnem +1

      Exactly my last visit just before Christmas the place was deserted and has been the last few times I have been through all in winter.

    • @lyndasmith8068
      @lyndasmith8068 Před 21 dnem +1

      @@thatbikersimon it's only from Easter to late Oct it's busy it winds down then to following Easter it's like a seaside resort it's only tourist catering area businesses make their money from , there's only a few pubs and fish and chips outlets open , to keep area going if that it's quiet for locals to enjoy a walk then over winter

    • @Andrew-cl7kg
      @Andrew-cl7kg Před 20 dny

      Bonfire night is very busy!!!

    • @gumbo7215
      @gumbo7215 Před 15 dny +1

      If he hates a picturesque town in a gorgeous national park, maybe he should buy a bedsit in a drug riddled estate in the middle of Bradford.

  • @VisorView
    @VisorView Před 19 dny +1

    I used to have a Tiger 1050, rode it all over Europe, it just ate up the miles, but by modern standards they are thirsty. When I lived in France the lounge was so big with a tiled floor that I parked it next to the sofa! Good to see Amy now has a Benelli, she quite obviously has excellent taste. :)

  • @billybigbollox
    @billybigbollox Před 17 dny +1

    Lovely video…… Amy B looks stunning 😊

  • @user-gq2bs3vn3q
    @user-gq2bs3vn3q Před dnem +1

    Great video (subscribed) 👍

  • @adrianhalford1
    @adrianhalford1 Před 15 dny +1

    50 years ago, we were always there every Sunday Afternoon .
    Only about 30 minutes from Ilkeston.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 15 dny +1

      Yes that’s what it’s all about 👍🏍️💨💨💨

    • @morrisowen2205
      @morrisowen2205 Před 9 dny +1

      60 years ago for me, 17 years old on my Norton domi 99, took a similar time from Borrowash, always hoped that Whatstandwell Bridge s bend would be clear on the way in to do a bit of showing off cranking over as low as possible. Fantastic times and memories😊

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 9 dny

      @@morrisowen2205 amazing 🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @DLC-sy7pp
    @DLC-sy7pp Před 18 dny +1

    Just stumbled upon your channel. Very smooth editing and good camera work, very professionally done Simon.
    I've always loved bikes but never owned them.
    Used to ride friends bikes in the 80s/90s but just never got around to actually doing it legit!
    My old man was a Hells Angel so it's in my blood, maybe one day!
    Anyway, great video and some lovely bikes on show.
    I might just subscribe! 😉👊

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 18 dny +1

      Thanks for watching much appreciated and there’s plenty more content to come 🏍️💨💨💨

  • @JamieThomas1000
    @JamieThomas1000 Před 22 dny +1

    Incredible bikes, not too far from me, I will have to go soon.

  • @neilallen460
    @neilallen460 Před 21 dnem +1

    Nice vid mate.

  • @alanmeasures8337
    @alanmeasures8337 Před 6 dny +1

    Loved the vid mate Would liked to have seen a V MAX Love them

  • @mellowr1
    @mellowr1 Před 21 dnem +1

    Been there a few times on a stroke ride out. Lovely place. Usually go to monsal head too👍😎

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem +1

      Nice buddy, I’ve been around the Monsal it’s great.

  • @alastairpatterson2657
    @alastairpatterson2657 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great video and amazing bikes never seen any Yamaha fjr 1300 bikes

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem

      Yes there’s certainly some nice bike for sure 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @sandysanderson8588
    @sandysanderson8588 Před 9 dny

    Great video and excellent drone footage.

  • @canturgan
    @canturgan Před 15 dny +1

    That Honda was amazing.

  • @amedeo4512
    @amedeo4512 Před 17 dny +1

    The bike Mecca! was there in the 80's and 90's. Saw the Empire Strikes back and Flash Gordon at the cinema, sadly no longer there. Stopped in on the way back from Wales last year for pie and chips.

  • @MoniOliveWalks
    @MoniOliveWalks Před 5 dny +1

    It reminds me of my hometown's Bike Festival. The bikes take over the town for a few days and is such a great environment.
    I see a lot of comments mentioning how awful it might be for the locals. If it is a once a year gathering/destination going for decades, in my experience, the locals most likely grew up with it and embraced it. People will come back all year round creating buzz to the area.
    Don't take me wrong, I'd love to leave under a rock most of the times, but this environment can be fun.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 5 dny

      Well said, this only happens on a nice sunny day or a bank holiday but there’s mixed feelings about it. I thinks it’s a great atmosphere.. apart from the wardens of course 😎

  • @tonybland9226
    @tonybland9226 Před 19 dny +3

    Not a fan of kawasaki then? Didn't mention one as you walked down the high street.
    Good video of one of my favourite places.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny

      Thanks 👍 I’m a fan of all bikes I just don’t get time to film everything. 🏍️💨💨💨

  • @michaelhamer1277
    @michaelhamer1277 Před 19 dny +2

    i remember doug n pips biker shop there, in the 80s... great place... ride safe man. no v maxes?...

  • @FredWilbury
    @FredWilbury Před 21 dnem +1

    Rode through there once on our way to snake pass on our way to Scotland yep the long way round , was much ,much quieter 😊

  • @Wench64
    @Wench64 Před 18 dny +2

    Used to be in a bikers club in 90s, used to go for rides there, no where in this country is the same anymore

  • @stephenpearce3880
    @stephenpearce3880 Před 17 dny +1

    I haven't been to Matlock for decades. Interesting to see t hasn't changed

  • @spezzington
    @spezzington Před 18 dny +1

    Passing stationery queues is asking for a side swipe. Been there, done that.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 18 dny

      Yes we had a couple of close calls 🏍️💨💨💨

  • @jakefinn9846
    @jakefinn9846 Před 18 dny +1

    So we were there that weekend, a camping trip from Norfolk. We actually walk past at 15:30 2 chaps in caps walking on the road . The lady who owned the leather repair shop said you can park at the top end of town for 1 hour then the road next to the leather shop is a divide and you can park at that side for an hour. Strange system but that’s why we were about to move the bikes while our other friend had some leathers altered

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 17 dny

      Well it’s a hour from when they take your number plate, I think the wardens were that busy on the opposite side of the road they did get time to monitor the correct side 😂 glad I got you in the shot 👍

  • @derrickgreen9020
    @derrickgreen9020 Před 15 dny +1

    I remember our English teacher Mr Skillington taking us on an outing to Matlock when I was in year 9(13)…there was one cafe…what on earth has this become!😱…it was such a pleasant tranquil curve of the river….should you all be in Great Yarmouth in the arcades?😂

  • @terryosborn
    @terryosborn Před 19 dny +1

    “Original Rocket 3” that would be a BSA then!😊

  • @Bikegirl2022
    @Bikegirl2022 Před 23 dny +3

    Crazzzzzzy! 🏍️🏍️🏍️

  • @bsimpson6204
    @bsimpson6204 Před 19 dny +2

    Love Matlock but wouldn't go on a bank holiday! 😵‍💫😆

  • @adrianwright8685
    @adrianwright8685 Před 7 dny +1

    4:05. "that way is private land". So it's a perfectly ok to park there then!!!

  • @drewboy232
    @drewboy232 Před 18 dny +1

    Stumbled on this one, thought I'd give it a view as I sometimes get down there. I came to the view that 1, you're a ducati fan (fine, each to their own!). 2, you have little motorbike knowledge! So many interesting bikes over 5 years old and no comment!

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 18 dny

      Thanks for the comment, I’m still working on it and learning 👍

    • @drewboy232
      @drewboy232 Před 18 dny

      @@thatbikersimon Every day's a school day!

  • @adamdeller-smith2728
    @adamdeller-smith2728 Před 11 dny +1

    I believe that leak is of my gsr 600. Is was from the overflow 😊

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 11 dny +1

      Oh well thanks for owning up to it 😂👍🏍️💨💨💨👍👍

  • @lorithorpe3502
    @lorithorpe3502 Před 2 dny +1

    to me matlock bath always seems like a mixture of isle of man & a mini skegness lol ,

  • @fluffycotton4683
    @fluffycotton4683 Před 18 dny +1

    “Think this group of bikers in front of me, come as a group?” 🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @eddiejaoude
    @eddiejaoude Před 22 dny +1

    Looks great! I just passed my mod2 yesterday! I can't wait to join the event next year. Is there a link for the event with more information etc?

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny

      Matlock is just turn up at the weekend on a nice day theirs always plenty of bikes out. Enjoy the bike buddy 👍🏍️💨💨💨

    • @eddiejaoude
      @eddiejaoude Před 22 dny +1

      @@thatbikersimon oh I see, thank you for letting me know. Subscribed

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny

      @@eddiejaoude thanks buddy welcome onboard 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

  • @life_in_the_wild2573
    @life_in_the_wild2573 Před 21 dnem +1

    Love Matlock mate. It is literally like the Seaside but without the Sea. We're actually thinking about taking the girls the for 5-6 days at some point. Plenty to do there.

  • @dozerblade
    @dozerblade Před 21 dnem +2

    I used to fancy the Ducati Darmah, back in the seventies, never see them now.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 21 dnem

      I saw one at the Stafford classic bike show recently,

  • @IanMicklethwaite
    @IanMicklethwaite Před 8 hodinami +1

    Use to go ass a lad. Back in the 70s on my H 2. Then on my GT 750. Two strokes happy days.

  • @MM-xr6tz
    @MM-xr6tz Před 22 dny +4

    They want to have a bike day 1st Saturday of each month, close it off. £5 each bike, funds go to a different local charity each month. More people go, the more money goes into local businesses. Everyones happy. The council should see visitors as an asset, if there is a parking issue, get some volunteer marshals parking people up.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny +1

      Sounds like a plan 👍

    • @secretsquirrel6124
      @secretsquirrel6124 Před 19 dny

      OK block off the main road for all the residents...... idiot

    • @steveclark..
      @steveclark.. Před 18 dny

      ​@@thatbikersimonIf you have researched Klaus Schwab and visited the WEF website, you'll know that they have a very different plan for us all.

  • @PlattLaneEnd
    @PlattLaneEnd Před 19 dny +4

    I live a few miles from Matlock Bath. My weekend and BH riding is done and dusted by 9am. I avoid it like the plague!
    As for the locals, they hate motorcyclists. I know we aren't popular anywhere, but it's real hatred around here. You won't notice it on a busy Sunday etc, as bikes outnumber cars. But ride in the area 7 days a week and you definitely bear the brunt of it.
    To be honest, a certain percentage come here, dick about, bounce it off the limiter from the lights with open pipes etc. A bit of common sense would help, but it's never going to happen.
    Police don't want us here either. Regular stops for cans, plates etc, whilst ignoring cars with illegal plates. Masson Mills and Whatstandwell bridge on the A6 are regular bike check/stop places.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny +1

      That’s doesn’t surprise me at all, old people generally like moaning about everything it comes with age lol. I get the same around here with the race track. They buy a house near a track then moan about the noise 😂 as for the police its a worthless job nowadays the same as the wardens.

    • @secretsquirrel6124
      @secretsquirrel6124 Před 19 dny

      Speeding, riding dangerously, and when the enviable happens the roads are closed for hours to pick up the bloody body parts

    • @sobek
      @sobek Před 15 dny +1

      I live in Matlock Bath. Yes, I also ride (new to bikes, have a BMW 850 GS) but people rev bombing through out the day gets annoying. I tend to go over the hills towards Winster...always nice and quiet on the hill tops

    • @PlattLaneEnd
      @PlattLaneEnd Před 14 dny

      ​@sobek good comment. That's my approach to motorcycling - get away to where it's quiet and empty.

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 Před 14 dny +1

    I usually turn left at Buxton, mainly to avoid this mayhem. I'm out on two wheels for the freedom. Enjoyable watch though.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 13 dny

      Yes normally I would do the same but on this occasion I wanted to show people how busy it gets. 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @ferretscoutcar
    @ferretscoutcar Před 13 dny +1

    I actually had a Beezer couple of days in Matlock!

  • @stephenbradley7673
    @stephenbradley7673 Před 22 dny +1

    Great content Simon. Can ask whT are the shades your wearing

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 22 dny

      I bought them from go outdoors last year for about £25 I think.

  • @iamyourfuture808
    @iamyourfuture808 Před 6 dny +2

    Poor locals must dread this lot every bank holiday

  • @petercook2823
    @petercook2823 Před 10 dny +1

    I lived there when I first got married,in 1981 , it was great then . Would not go back there on my bike now

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 10 dny

      It was the early 90s when I was first riding there on my RD350 ypvs it’s nice to see so many different bikes but it’s a bit crazy now

  • @philipmccann2358
    @philipmccann2358 Před 19 dny +1

    Might be away from the coast but it is still a Spa resort hence the seaside feel

  • @VSUKWizard
    @VSUKWizard Před 17 dny +1

    I went to Matlok bath about 30 years ago on my new 125cc two stroke screemer. I talked to a bunch of dudes outside the Fishpond pub and one of them let me ride his K1300 six pot bangger just because I said I didn't think I could. I will still have a cheeky pint in the rose and nod my head at the Fishpond but I have no room for the show ponies.

  • @funguseater40
    @funguseater40 Před 18 dny +1

    Try the Aprilia Tuareg mate... petrol tank low down and cruise control for sensible money 👍

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 18 dny +1

      I’m definitely going to ride one at some point 👍

    • @funguseater40
      @funguseater40 Před 17 dny

      @@thatbikersimon definitely an "under the radar" bike 👍

  • @Do_Not_Comply_V
    @Do_Not_Comply_V Před 3 dny

    Matlock Bath is the place to be for bikers akd ALWAYS has been. The chips, the river, the views and the pubs. All drivers know how busy it gets amd still drive in! As for yhe traffic wardens they are seriously deluded because this is BIKER TIME. ❤

  • @ogasi1798
    @ogasi1798 Před 16 dny +2

    it used to be amazing back in the 90s and early 00s - ruined now, speed traps everywhere and just too many people

  • @mybikebits
    @mybikebits Před 12 dny +1

    Been a few times, always packed in sunny weather, got a parking ticket once on a 600rr but they dropped it :)

  • @VSUKWizard
    @VSUKWizard Před 17 dny +1

    The Yam FJ outside the Rose is the Daddy, and you missed it!.

  • @Leon-td1cx
    @Leon-td1cx Před 7 dny +1

    @1:38 that’s me and my dad on the right lol!
    Yeah the traffic wardens are a nightmare. Everyone has a job to do. But to do that job is beyond me. Can’t just let it be for that one day.
    They earn more money in tickets than car parks anyway so there you go…

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 7 dny +1

      Fantastic, glad I got you in the shot 👍🏍️💨💨💨

  • @kmac5849
    @kmac5849 Před 18 dny +1

    The Ducati 750 was a Paul Smart replica in celebration of his Imola win. Paul sadly died a couple of years ago, out riding a modern Ducati, killed by a halfwit Driver.R I P

  • @midlife-crysis
    @midlife-crysis Před 14 dny +1

    The dji wireless mic has terrible sound clipping. Like it is on max settings?

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 14 dny

      There all rubbish unless you spend thousands on pounds

  • @leehall9015
    @leehall9015 Před 18 dny +2

    Becoming a old man’s game now hardly any young ones coming through . You get behind the bikes and you can tell by the way they look in leathers 😂 in fact leather now are made wider on the belly than shoulders as a generic pattern now …

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 18 dny +1

      😂 the younger ones are on electric scooters now

  • @alferret1969
    @alferret1969 Před 19 dny +1

    For one reason or another I no longer ride. But I still love the culture. One thing I have never found out is why Matlock is such a mecca for bike/bikers.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny

      Hi, Matlock tends to a hub for the Peak District plus plenty for fish & chips for the bikers

  • @marcus577
    @marcus577 Před 14 dny +1

    Gosh at 8:40 I saw my bike. Honda 250 Super Dream bought in 1981 SLC910W

  • @david-co9bk
    @david-co9bk Před 4 dny +1

    im from clay cross 8 miles away i used to go in the 80s on my x7

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 4 dny

      I’ve been clay cross loads for the bike shop there

    • @david-co9bk
      @david-co9bk Před 4 dny +1

      @@thatbikersimon bill lomas bike museum i gave them up got a push bike now

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne

    I am a former resident of Matlock, and sadly the locals don't have a good opinion of the bikers, hence the number of traffic wardens, and you're right, they take no prisoners. Such a shame too, because the tourists contribute hugely to the local economy and employment for the very same locals who want to keep the stunningly beautiful area for themselves. Sadly this is how the local inbreds are.

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 19 dny

      Thamks for the information that’s interest to know. It’s the same in a lot of old towns, I live in Loughborough and locals here moan about students but the uni is the biggest employer of the town, no uni no town 👍🏍️💨💨💨💨

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 19 dny +1

      @@thatbikersimon It's a small world...I left Matlock and ended up in Markfield...

    • @jamestravis7340
      @jamestravis7340 Před 17 dny +1

      Been a local for over 50yrs and the bikers were always welcome.Unfortunately as with many small towns/villages the locals have been displaced by rich out of towners who object to everything and everyone.

    • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
      @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Před 17 dny

      @@jamestravis7340 The complaints I alluded to came from Matlcok through and through residents.

    • @gumbo7215
      @gumbo7215 Před 15 dny

      I doubt bikers bring in that much in terms of economy. They can't buy anything because they can't transport it home. It'll be a cup of tea, fish and chips and that's it. Ad towns are just about money. The noise that bikes cause are ugly to many. I don't like the way they dominate the town. It comes across as selfish.

  • @3.7.4.4.
    @3.7.4.4. Před 16 dny

    That looks like a nightmare to me..Bank Holiday is stay at home and have a few drinks with friends and family..

    • @thatbikersimon
      @thatbikersimon  Před 16 dny

      You can do that in the afternoon after the ride 😂🏍️💨💨💨💨