NC500 Scotland Trip Day 5 // Riding BMW R1250GS Motorcycles // Thurso to the Cairngormes!

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  • čas přidán 29. 01. 2022
  • Hi Everybody! 🙌🏼
    Day 5 of our Scottish trip! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    This day did not quite go to plan. We wanted to head back down from the Windhaven, back to Tongue and then down the middle to Lairg.
    On the way down, we rode though some of the most fun roads we had ridden... fast, flowy, terrible road surface but still WONDERFUL.
    I hadn't pressed record on my camera. I was absolutely gutted! After carrying on for a while on single track roads, we decided to double back on the roads that we came from that we enjoyed so much!
    Unfortunately, they didn't flow the same in reverse 😫 after we'd ridden them, we went back on ourselves, back to Thurso and then decide do do the A9 back down.
    The A9 was shocking because of the fog. It may have been quite beautiful in different weather, but I didnt want to subject my GoPro to such moisture as the weather was quite extreme👎
    From the A9, we were Cairngorme bound and rocked up at at hotel!
    So not the most exciting vlog but even a bad day in Scotland on a motorcycle is a good day 😊
    I hope you enjoy!
    Thanks!
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  • @patchthesinclair5896
    @patchthesinclair5896 Před 2 lety +6

    A Thurso biker here, nice cute looking castle to the right is the Lodge, gate house to the ruin of Thurso Castle, which was severely weakened by a marine mine coming ashore during WW2 and dismantled around 1952

  • @scotty_beast_rider
    @scotty_beast_rider Před 2 lety +4

    Hopefully doing the nc500ish this summer.
    Super video 👍🏻😁

  • @kierannicholas6933
    @kierannicholas6933 Před 2 lety +2

    Just hearing the engine roar and seeing those roads, def makes me want to get out on the road in Scotland.. Oooo man..

  • @brucefayle6139
    @brucefayle6139 Před 2 lety +5

    Hi Kate - enjoying your videos as usual. Often see you struggling (as many of us do) to get your GS off the side stand. Here's a wee trick. Turn your handlebar all the way to the right (wheel facing right) and you won't believe how easier it becomes. Keep up the good work Kate.

  • @lambethlongshanks4791
    @lambethlongshanks4791 Před 2 lety +3

    GET INNNNNNN, KATE! Another episode!
    Early bed for me. I shall be watching this tomorrow. Cannot wait, shipmate. 🤙🏾

  • @UrbanoModa
    @UrbanoModa Před 2 lety +3

    I love how you always break into an 80's or 90's song when you ask Mike to do something or not do something, so funny. Chicago would envy your singing skills.

  • @johnwilliams3963
    @johnwilliams3963 Před 2 lety +3

    I would ❤ to ride Scotland! My great great Granny's home land. Looks beautiful

  • @johndallinger1425
    @johndallinger1425 Před 2 lety +2

    allways a pleasure to watch your videos.

  • @robertmeikle3172
    @robertmeikle3172 Před 2 lety +3

    Really enjoyed your trip can't wait to get back up there this year sold my zx6r and purchased a Honda deuvil so I can do this journey in a bit off comfort 😀

  • @neilwells68
    @neilwells68 Před 2 lety +3

    The channel needs more renditions of Chicago, keep the singing up 😀

  • @lorentzinvariant7348
    @lorentzinvariant7348 Před 2 lety +2

    In this crazy out of control insane world we find ourselves in now, you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you!🙏🏼

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      In a world of trolls and negative comments, YOU are a breath of fresh air! Thanks for the love :)

  • @curnobullen
    @curnobullen Před 2 lety +3

    Another great video. I really do like this NC500 series. Scotland is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ROCmotorbike
    @ROCmotorbike Před 2 lety +2

    Scotland is just heaven for bikers, stunning roads with stunning views. I miss that place everyday! I will move there eventually.

  • @colmanmurphy963
    @colmanmurphy963 Před 2 lety +3

    As the song says there will be days like that. Still you kept up the spirit.

  • @leswills2657
    @leswills2657 Před 2 lety +3

    Great vid Kate and Mike..I always enjoy the NC500, cheers.. Pl

  • @gavinfraser7784
    @gavinfraser7784 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video Kate but it’s ok I know all the roads round there but you did miss a awesome road because you came down the A9 if you’re ever up again I’ll give you a ping on where it is 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @brianmorse8811
    @brianmorse8811 Před 2 lety +3

    Great job Kate liking every bit of your ride. just when I was wondering where's the sheep?🐑 yep! If you turn your head to the side the rain drops may clear from the camera lens.📷 works for me...😁👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad your enjoying it Brian. Still have a few more to go!

  • @PhilipCutlan-tv9oj
    @PhilipCutlan-tv9oj Před rokem +1

    No worries, Kate….enjoy all your videos!

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice video 📹 guys...making me impatient to get on the road!! Great stuff!! Cheers, Steve

  • @petegoodman8505
    @petegoodman8505 Před rokem +1

    Wont risk it far a chocolate biscuit.. Love it Kate.. We stayed at the Windhaven - Nice 🙂

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 Před 2 lety +3

    Morning, I need to go back up to Scotland this year. Hopefully I will not see any Dinosaurs or be a part in thr Final Destination films. I completely agree with Mike's grading of restaurants by their Sticky Toffee Pudding. Another great vlog 🙂

  • @nigelprice6469
    @nigelprice6469 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love listening to the honest northern lass ,know how you feel I lost half my video footage of my week in Scotland gutted

  • @andybridge9583
    @andybridge9583 Před 9 dny

    The bits you didn’t record are a good enough reason to go back and try again 👍

  • @HJM1974
    @HJM1974 Před 2 lety +2

    Loving your trip and that triple black. Pick up a lowered one for my short arse next month 😍

  • @headrace4863
    @headrace4863 Před 2 lety +3

    Lovely couple of Triple Black GS’s, reasonable weather and good company. Oooh and a great breaky… winner. 👍👍👍

  • @grantblack1
    @grantblack1 Před 2 lety +3

    Didn't realise you were in Nairn, if only I knew. Could have pointed you towards a Victoria sponge. The road from Nairn through Ferness is something else!

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh, I needed a Viccy sponge in my life. Had to settle for lemon drizzle but it was a light and fluffy one. Ruined my stomach though!

  • @maycrotch8576
    @maycrotch8576 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic stuff Kate 🙂

  • @johncourt9580
    @johncourt9580 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Kate, on reflection, me saying your bikes looked pristine, was a bit overboard, but it did earn me a mention, thank you!! and I might try this more often! I was really enjoying your commentary and the scenery when you pulled in for fuel. The next moment, tragedy struck, you realized your GoPro was off!! I feel like crying for you Kate! It's now that Mike pulls you over, I thought to consider going back as he was checking your remaining recording time, but you carried on. I'm loving these beautiful winding roads, and lovey scenic views. Now 1,000 miles in and hit dense fog, a real pea-souper!
    On Route to the Cairngorms, Mikes going at a fair pace on the long and winding road. Finally arrived at the Glenavon for a meal and a well earned rest. Me, I'm just going to have a cuppa! that was a really enjoyable ride!💑

  • @stevieeplea5611
    @stevieeplea5611 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your videos Kate you are so funny love your bike and your helmet a great vlog as always ride safe lovely 🙂

  • @CaiStroudHD
    @CaiStroudHD Před 2 lety +2

    I respect the fact that you went back to them roads! Now you can always have footage of how spectacular the views and roads were🥳🥳

  • @jayrutherford8279
    @jayrutherford8279 Před 2 lety +3

    Oh, my... sticky toffee pudding! I'm in. Mike deserves a treat after freezing all day! Have fun Kate and Mike!

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +1

      sticky toffee pudding and chocolate fudge cake are god tier desserts

    • @jayrutherford8279
      @jayrutherford8279 Před 2 lety

      @@mikepye86 You can say that again Mike!

  • @keitht3055
    @keitht3055 Před 2 lety +4

    Hooray! It's about friggin time we got to see another episode of the Scotland adventure.
    It's amazing what you can do now that you have finished with gainful employment.
    Seriously, as usual another entertaining vlog and, as the guy said in the bond film 'Welcome to Scotland'! The weather does everything! I've stayed in the hotel at Dunnet, where Mike and yourself had a meal and, I filled up at the same petrol station in Thurso.
    Keep up the good work and, enjoy your new career. 👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      Hey Keith!!! Editing one today for you! In the meantime, i'm hoping you will enjoy the Sinnis Green Lane Vlogs coming out Thursday and Sundays at 5PM. Thanks for the motivation :)

  • @andrewharrop7932
    @andrewharrop7932 Před 2 lety +2

    Bloody awesome 👌 (except the fog)

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +2

      Fog so CRAZY! Like nothing I've ever seen!

    • @andrewharrop7932
      @andrewharrop7932 Před 2 lety +1

      @@UsernameKate Driven in loads not nice but never on a bike so arse be well twitchy 🤣👍🏍

  • @stevie150365
    @stevie150365 Před 2 lety +3

    Forgetting to turn camera on , thank god its not your full time job 🤔🤔🤔😂🤣😂 great vlog as always , 😁

  • @petewatson9866
    @petewatson9866 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this series of NC500 Kate makes everything seem so nice 👌 can’t wait for further afield maybe Europe?

  • @Sharpey76.
    @Sharpey76. Před 2 lety +2

    Singing like that im surprised Mike didnt take off lol
    Love how your riding along and suddenly you think of a megaloden eating the bridge haha

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +2

      And people think we should have a intercoms 😂 she would be getting left on our next trip

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      LOL

  • @MightyMouzMoto
    @MightyMouzMoto Před 2 lety +2

    Ur just naturally hilarious... but u also have a good voice. You're gonna have to sing some of your vlogs from now on. Lol

  • @TheBez1965
    @TheBez1965 Před 2 lety +2

    Miss these reds so bad ,can’t wait to get back up ..Hope you and Mike are good

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Bez! Yea we are great thanks. Urgh we miss the roads too, they're next level aren't they!

    • @TheBez1965
      @TheBez1965 Před 2 lety +1

      @@UsernameKate I’m up there in the car next week ,hopefully on the bike a couple of weeks later…I need to pop for a brew at some point also

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheBez1965 please do 👍

    • @TheBez1965
      @TheBez1965 Před 2 lety

      @@UsernameKate get some decent biccies

  • @mattwells6446
    @mattwells6446 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video! Must do the NC500 this year

  • @grhmnz4648
    @grhmnz4648 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video Kate . If Richy Vida hears you singing ,you may get a call inviting you to do a duet !

  • @ChrisSmart1
    @ChrisSmart1 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video shame about the go-pro hiccup followed by thick fog/cloud but it happens, the log truck your just like my wife with the final destination comment, i wonder if the next vid will be just you petting and cuddling that dog :) xx

  • @stephentams8940
    @stephentams8940 Před 2 lety +2

    Another entertaining video. But the singing!!!!?? I would say don’t give up the day job but you have 😂😂😂. Looking forward to the next instalment 👏👏👏👍👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      Now do you realise why Mike is putting off getting comms LOL

    • @stephentams8940
      @stephentams8940 Před 2 lety

      @@UsernameKate I do now yes 😅😅

  • @keitht3055
    @keitht3055 Před 2 lety +2

    Just a thought about the Sinis vlog. Will there be shots if you tripping over into puddles, to entertain us? 🤣. Also shots of Mike thinking, WTF! Lol.

  • @justmejohn773
    @justmejohn773 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey 🐊, I know you've given your day job up but you shouldn't consider singing as a new career 😄. Enjoyed that video, surprised you turned back to reshoot the road, especially as the roads in the Cairngorms were flowing. Ride safe guys.

  • @craigyllyn
    @craigyllyn Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely video as usual. These camera batteries do make it tough on getting everything you want. I stuck a power bank on to my sena 10c evo to try to take the worry out of missing something. Not 100% perfect though. I felt your pain.
    Loving your channel 👍😀👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Craig! I have thought about that you know! I saw Richy Vida do something similar! I think it might be the future. Glad you liked the video :)

    • @craigyllyn
      @craigyllyn Před 2 lety

      @@UsernameKate on my Sena the cable connection stopped it being waterproof. Not ideal here in Snowdonia 😂😂 plus in the cold on Tuesday I still needed to turn off the camera after a few hours as the battery still went low. 20 mins later it was OK though. 🤔

  • @Keith24GB
    @Keith24GB Před 2 lety +2

    Great ride, and a great vlog. Next time your out on a nice road, show us your lean angles you little rebel 😉

  • @NannyMcFence
    @NannyMcFence Před 2 lety +2

    Mike didn’t pack his thermals because he’s Hard, reminds me when I use to play football and my mum would say wear a jacket because it’s cold I thought I knew best and didn’t wear one😂😅

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +2

      It's definitely not hard more stupid than anything 😂

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety +1

      Mother always knows best LOL

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoyed the ride Kate, but you did pick on me a bit also.
    Pork belly .... not .... pudd'n might be OK ....
    Did you get this edited on your first Saturday after retirement? hehehe

  • @robertlee8042
    @robertlee8042 Před 2 lety

    Great guy that he didn’t get nuts about the camera being off.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      He's very patient with me. Lord knows he has to be!!

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 Před 2 lety +2

    Another good video Kate. Shame you left the camera off for a part of you trip.

  • @yuraymarstewart
    @yuraymarstewart Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video! Thinking about get a r1200gs in 2022!

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety

      It's the comfiest bike I've ever ridden!! A big lump though

  • @morayfirthbiker2516
    @morayfirthbiker2516 Před 2 lety +2

    Tomintoul is in my area, great roads to ride in that area but the weather isn't always great.👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      You mean you didn't order the sun for me!! There's always next time lol!

    • @morayfirthbiker2516
      @morayfirthbiker2516 Před 2 lety

      @@UsernameKate Lol, it always seems to get lost in the post.

  • @DumbledoreMcCracken
    @DumbledoreMcCracken Před 2 lety +2

    Yea, it is Katesters. 18" of snow here.

  • @chrislecouteur2360
    @chrislecouteur2360 Před 2 lety +1

    Have the baffles fell out of your exhaust .... lol mine did too lol

  • @sizzers58
    @sizzers58 Před 2 lety +2

    I thought you'd given up on the NC vids it's been so long! Happy to have 'em back though and I could see where you're coming from when you went back going uphill through the bends and were gutted. Going off topic and seeing that you're a small gal having to heave your bike up off the stand, let me know if this works....czcams.com/video/6IybZ8hvuDk/video.html
    Looking forward to day 6 now!! 😃

  • @YarekBalear
    @YarekBalear Před rokem

    After listening just at the start, I had a thought. Ever considered relaxation podcast talk about clouds, butterflies and flowing streams? You were sounding proper zen then 😂

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před rokem

      You'd be surprised how much I get that 🤣 they say audio books should be my future haha

    • @YarekBalear
      @YarekBalear Před rokem +1

      @@UsernameKate Haha, brilliant. Been watching this series in particular because I live in North Scotland and NC500 is scheduled for next year, but also considering the GS 1250. Suddenly found myself humming “ohm” a lot 🤣

  • @scottdiver36
    @scottdiver36 Před 2 lety +1

    User name Kate thought it jumped from putting fuel in mike's motorcycle lol 😅

  • @GrinningGser
    @GrinningGser Před 2 lety +3

    Filming tip ; it’s not good to watch through a motorcycle screen , so if you want good viewer experience Kate, you must reduce the screen height , or sit taller , as you often do , or mount the camera higher . Just trying to be helpful .

    • @NannyMcFence
      @NannyMcFence Před 2 lety +1

      She I think she is using a chin mount due to the gs screen being quite high I think she should try a top of head mount

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +2

      Unfortunately we can only work with what we have at the moment and a mount on the top would cause to much drag for her neck, she's only tiny 😀 the screen was on the lowest setting as she doesn't like looking through them, maybe wee need to try some drift cameras out then it can be put up top

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 Před 2 měsíci

    When yer in Scotland, they're known as coos..

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Před 2 lety +2

    perfect 👍👌 Kate let's see if you can when you publish your videos that can be translated into Spanish like other CZcamsrs do I understand something but not too much greetings from Valencia 🙏 Spain

  • @carlton683
    @carlton683 Před 2 lety

    Hi Kate I’m enjoying your trip and what jacket and trousers does Mike wear please thanks 👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      For this trip he is wearing an oxford mondial textile suit and he loves it!

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog Před 2 lety +2

    Please don’t mention crème brûlée in the beginning of a video my mind kept going back to that the whole video, passion fruit and chocolate crème brûlée are my favorites. On top that the mention of pork belly!

  • @motomogul
    @motomogul Před 2 lety +2

    Oh no! You’re as bad as I am with cameras! At least I remember to turn them on (before losing them). 🙄😂📷👍 Also, instead of using batteries why don’t you use a power bank? Saves you having to keep stopping to put new batteries in.

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +2

      Powerbank is a great idea, only problem is if you get caught in some light rain you would have to stop as it will make it not water resistant

    • @motomogul
      @motomogul Před 2 lety +1

      @@mikepye86 blue tack Mike. Just put it around the connectors (just small sausages pushed around them to keep the water out) works just fine and saves such a lot of battery stops, especially when it’s raining. 👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Před 2 lety

      Oooooh this isn't your first rodeo is it Moto Mogul! :)

    • @motomogul
      @motomogul Před 2 lety +1

      @@UsernameKate 😂 I’ve been on this planet for a long time Kate. Seriously though, the power bank thing will transform your vlogging, blu tack is king for keeping the water out. Tried and tested. Although, Richy Vida told me he doesn’t bother with it around the camera points either, which seems a bit risky to me. Just make sure you do a good gob sealing it off and you’ll be grand. 👍

  • @chrispittaway6617
    @chrispittaway6617 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Kate just come across your videos but what do you and Mike make of the Gs

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +1

      It's the comfiest bike I've ever ridden, not the easiest to move about but but hand guards, heated grips, big screen, built in sat nav and cruise control make the trips so pleasant

  • @keremrider
    @keremrider Před 2 lety +1

    WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR SCREEN? IT LOOKS WEIRD!

  • @johnboy5156
    @johnboy5156 Před 2 lety +1

    Have you two not got coms so you can chat? Good singing 👍

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety +5

      Please don't give her any ideas, I like the peace in the bike 😂

    • @johnboy5156
      @johnboy5156 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mikepye86 oh dear..

  • @rossjohnstone4543
    @rossjohnstone4543 Před rokem

    That’s where I live Tomintoul

  • @johnwandle
    @johnwandle Před 2 lety +1

    And sound quality is poor, but very nice visuals.

  • @everythinggaming7938
    @everythinggaming7938 Před 2 lety +1

    what microphone do you use? :)

  • @themayorofdipshittery3646

    The A9 is THE most boring road in Scotland.

    • @mikepye86
      @mikepye86 Před 2 lety

      Especially when you can't see 10 feet infront 😂

  • @johnwandle
    @johnwandle Před 2 lety +2

    If you're going to make a living from CZcams, basics like camera recording might need some practise, Kate!!