Not the NC500. A BIG Scottish small bike adventure.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- You can't ride off road in Scotland. Can you?
Most adventure riders hit the North Coast 500 with their big adventure touring bikes.
So what would happen if you rode small trail bikes 1000 miles to the tip of the Outer Hebrides?
Would it be the off road adventure they were looking for?
Or just a huge pain in the a*se?
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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Entering Scotland
01:43 - The bikes
04:38 - Wild camp and swim
08:15 - Glencoe + Applecross
10:40 - The secret trail + Noel's accident
15:06 - Beach campsite
19:40 - Noel leaves
20:45 - Isle of Lewis
22:43 - The team split
26:15 - Hunting trails on North Uist
35:56 - The beach
37:09 - Reflections - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Haha! Go Davie! What a dude! That grin on his face as he started the bike before crossing the causeway!
I would agree with the light bike comment, especially as a short (29 inside leg) 61 year old rider who only got back into motorcycle ownership 4 years ago.
My first bike in 2020 was a CRF250 Rally, which i took to the Netherlands (I was working out there) and a month later it was stolen, however my memory of 6 hours riding the CRF meant that when I chose a replacement it would be more comfortable.
Next bike was a tiger900 RallyPro (yes i know, i picked the tallest option), that bike was as comfortable as i could wish for, taking it to Munich twice and Denmark twice, I also made a trip back from each location non-stop, 800+ miles in 15 hours and 19 hours respectively, however i never took it off road as I had no confidence in my skill level.
Now I have a speedmaster Chrome, which is fine for what I do which is all tarmac, a jaunt down to lands end last year was a blast.
That said I still have the urge to venture off road and have been seriously considering getting the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 as it is lower than the CRF and tiger, definitely going to test ride one.
Scotland and Ireland are on the radar - need to make sure its not midge season though
Another great mini movie! Beautifully shot and edited. I must have very different friends though - they would for sure check on the bike first, then tell me it’s poor form crashing my mate’s new bike and only then, maybe check on me.
Hope Grandad is OK
We are lucky enough to live on the Scottish border, so these rides are easy for us to do
Having travelled most of Europe, and a lot of Africa.
You just can not beat Scotland on a bike
Thanks for sharing this great video
Thanks for watching
Great film got me in the mood for my trip to the Isle of Mull on Monday.
Love the documentary style photography. Very jealous
Thanks!
love it & not a BMW 1250 in sight , this is how it should be done
Another fantastic adventure movie Greg, brilliant filming and what an adventure.
Thanks!
Last time I did the NC500 it was on a Harley. Next time it's on an adventure bike, so much more to see. Great video.
Sounds like a plan! Thanks for watching
Davey is a beauty! Loved that devilish look on his face as he rode onto the ocean bed!
😂😂
Well done guys , should have taken Nigel as he might have had a good idea of Scottish trails . What a blast you guys had though 👍
Thoroughly enjoyed this account of your trip. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
What a fantastic film. Warts and all.
Had the exact same amaze moment on finding that beach on Vallay! Tide times are not published but any tide time on N Uist will give you an approx low tide. We crossed 2 hours before low tide and came back 2 hours after and it was fine. However the tide does move fast so be careful and don't push your luck!
Great video! I did Harris, Lewis, and north uist last year.. did it solo and preplanned campsites.. had a base campsite for 3 nights so took away the stress of finding somewhere but, missed the spontaneity of wild camping. Likewise, the freedom of doing it solo was mixed with a little sadness not sharing it with others.
Beautiful little film. Great storytelling and nice photos. And the display of friendship was beautiful.
That was a brilliant film of my country. I have been lucky enough to have traveled and lived all over Scotland including most of the islands. I agree with you 100% that the Outer Hebrides are magical and the vistas and beaches are stunning. There is a rumour that the Thai tourist board use pictures of those beaches to advertise their country. I was lucky enough to work on Lewis in Stornoway and had the same issue as yourselves because I constantly wanted to take my Land Rover off road but never really knew where I could go but did manage a few ventures off the beaten track. I just wish I had had a trail bike up there. The routes up to the windmills are one of the options for getting into the wilderness. I subbed and liked.
Thanks for this John, glad you enjoyed it!
It's been way too long Greg, but it's an awesome piece of video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Worth watching for the photography alone. Great work.
Thanks!
I have been waiting for this film ever since Noel and Clive kept teasing us on our WhatsApp group!! Mostly pictures of Noels foot!! 😂 Brilliant as usual well done 👌
Great adventure. Reminds me of many group hiking trips with mates. Drama adds to the experience, even if it feels crap at the time. This was all captured in this video. Great job. Scotland is a beautiful place. One day England might wake up to the right to roam benefits to everyone.
Beautifully captured as usual. Great story which is all the better for including all the highs and lows. Nice loop Noel.
Thanks for watching
Some beautiful photography here! Well done!
An excellent video and awesome story telling!
I too had something similar happen to me last year where I was on an adventure and ending up breaking my 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsals so completely understand the decision from Noel to head back because it's not a fun injury to deal with. First thing I did once recovered was to get myself a pair of Gaerne SG-12's and they've already paid for themselves multiple times over as I seem to come off my bike a lot hahaha.
It was definitely the right move. Thanks for watching
Fantastic video and a great advert for Scotlands Isles.🙂
Great video, organising these trips can be very stressful, the same route can vary based on who your with and what the weather gods have given you
Oof, chaos. Easy to see, in hindsight, how the lack of a plan with this many people could cause this. Very nice video as always Greg! I've started putting some of my own up on TH-cam recently and would be lying if I haven't been inspired to do it in part by yours, so thanks! Hope there are no lingering hard feelings in the crew, or the broken feet
I'm happy that you are shooting and uploading!
Nice one Greg - really professional film and very inspiring. Got rid of my GS Adv last year and am now looking for a lightweight bike. This was inspirational 🤘
Thanks!
Beautifully shot as usual.
Shane about the group split up
And crash. Hope he’s repaired ok
I’m starting to plan an inappropriate bike adventure doing the TET run with friends more you spend ££ more point you get. Lowest points win
I have an EOS5D mk4 … but that R6 of yours produces stunning photos.
Well done guys , super video.
Fantastic video 👏🏻👏🏻 exactly how I love to ride , just go having a little look 👀, you never know what you might find.
Stunning location, love it up there 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
So many manly sounds when entering the water guys 😂 So cool to see the boy band back together again. Absolutely love it. 🔥 Sorry to see Noel break his leg, damn! Good wheelie though 🙈 Damn this was a fuel for my soul, and thank you again Greg for being such a huge inspiration. Amazing footage and great pictures. Thank you 🤌🏻
😂 manly sounds indeed. Thanks for this Thomas 👍
Good wheelie? That was the complete opposite of a good wheelie.
Thanks @thansen - I appreciate your positive vibes especially 👌
Great video Greg. It just shows the struggle of travelling in a group and trying to please everyone. I bet yourself and Davey were glad ye didn't turn back! Crossing the causeway was the extra step into the unknown to make a real Adventure out of the trip.
Thanks for watching Robert!
Thanks!
Love this film Greg - excellent!
Thanks for watching!
Noel said there would be jeopardy and it came in the shape of an unruly gasgas ..trip.looks great and you appear to have the weather on your side..
Thanks Greg. Really enjoyed that.
Thanks Simon!
Fantastic photos and scenery. Also how lovingly you tell your story....just great as always Greg! greetings from Norway
Thanks!
Great production on this movie, I'm going to check out more adventurespec stuff.
Thanks, enjoy!
Perfect inspiration for our UK trip :) Cheers!
You have only scratched the surface, lots more on offer, try Ardnamurchin, great roads and scenery. Thanks for sharing 👍
Looks amazing . I am from Scotland (Glasgow) just about to sit my Big Boy test . Looking at a KTM 790 , I have a Mutt 125cc Hilts just now and love going up to Loch Lommand etc . Keep up the good work , video is cool .
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Fantastic wee fillum...thanks 😊...great photography too !
Thank goodness Davie wasn’t a throttle-happy leader as you went past the wind farm, otherwise you might have ‘hit’ the sand in quite a different fashion. What a beautiful film, small bikes are definitely the way. Well Done. ❤️👍😎✅
Thanks!
Scotland has been my backyard for many years and although I’ve ridden much of it by motorbike - it’s far better to hike or cycle - the distances aren’t great and the access is ten times better when you leave the motorbike at home 🎶
Great trip guys, and great video. Yes, we all go through ups and downs on adventure trips, everyone has their limits and expectations on what they want and go for, and it's not easy, but go with your gut instinct and you will not have any regrets. I feel for the guy that came off his bike and had to go home early, it's a shame he could not carry on with the trip. I'm Scottish and traveled all around Scotland on a bike and many times chanced my luck off road crossing over many miles of land, but have now twice been investigated by the police, and now wishing I covered my reg plate, LOL. I've just done the NC 500 in February on the bike and was fantastic, cheap accommodation, nobody on the roads and quiet, this is probably the best time to do the NC 500, if you try it in the summer, it is busy, expensive, midges and rain. Also when bike touring in Scotland you are better on a small bike rather than a big bike, you will enjoy it more. Thanks for sharing, cheers.
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Thanks for sharing 👍
Great adventure with an epic finish. Awesome images Greg. 👍
Thanks!
what i been saying for years. im so lucky live in hightlands of scotland. i love it. scotland is AMZING u feel in mongolia next mint feel in norway. everyone feel need to eroupe be explore when just on door step. u go places in scotland u never see a car for hours. as a solo female i feel so safe to wild camp on my own never felt unsafe. i got honda transalp 600 for exploreing scotland it prefect
Definitely, incredible scenery and people in Scotland
Whit ir yae sayin
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❤❤❤ Just makes those trips to ikea a bit more effort 😅
@@Hillbilly333 you hiv tae be English or jking 💀😂😂
The 696 and 701 are gorgeous!! Good video, thanks for posting
Absolute fantastic video .
Thanks!
Full face helmets off road are a very good idea. And damn, in the slow motion you can literally see it land on his foot. Ouch!
Oh, that wheelie has been a bit of an issue. Hope your friend is recovering nicely. Wishing him the best.
Really nicely edited. Enjoyed that thanks.
I'm fortunate to have a camp in 2 great countries, Scotland and Ireland. I hate the fact that the NC500 is now marketed as a tourist route and the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, i've done both, even though both always did exist. Never done the outer Hebrides, but most of the west coast of Ireland looks like that, especially Donegal were I have a home and Achil island which can be reached crossing a bridge. Give it a try sometime, you won't be dissapointed.
I've never ridden in a group, so never experienced the differing of opinion.
Thanks for that mate, awesome.
Thanks I'll hopefully get to check that out one day
J'aime beaucoup le côté humain que vous apportez dans vos vidéos
Elle me rappelles mes propre expérience de voyages de groupe
Merci et bonne continuation
Fantastic video guys, really enjoyed it, 3 of us doing Pyrenees TET 2nd May, completely inspired by your TET Spain 🇪🇸 video.
Speedy recovery Noel, next time keep that rear brake covered 🙈🤙🏼
Sounds great, happy TET riding 👍
Harris is the best place I've been in this beautiful country of mine, you probably didn't see half of it.
I've only had 1 injury on my dirt bike, power sliding on dusty concrete I started to highside as it gripped up, one foot stamp later and transitioned into a low side at less than 20mph I had broken my 2nd metatarsal, hurt like fek actually, I also had boots on, I can relate to that injury for sure :D
Group trips are fantastic for the comradery, banter and support but one of the issues is at some point everyone will have to compromise and do what the majority wants to do.
Scotland definitely up there, in terms of what's possible for a microadventure. Shame about trail access, its funny how the right to roam is so liberal compared to England, yet that condition completely changes the nature of how free it is for us. For the latter half the aspect of group dynamics and how to hold an adventure together is really interesting...how we embrace certain challenges and discomfort is such an individualistic thing, how do you control it in a group setting? I'd say Noel is probably a bit of linchpin for the group, not to give him a big head or anything...hopefully he's mastered wheelies since this trip!
I let someone have a go of my 701…he did EXACTLY the same thing…but did his ankle,the swingarm fell on it in a similar fashion,I had forget to say NO WHEELIES !
Easy to get caught out!
Amazing video! I did the NC500 last year solo, and wished at times to have some company haha. If you guys ever need someone to join let me know!!!
Thanks Kevin, we might look at organising some rides!
Absolutely fabulous 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍👍
Brilliant film Greg and just what I do too; I love a little explore, is there a part two? P.s. Great music ;)
Thanks ;-)
I love that Greg could carry all that luggage on a 450EXC , 👍🏻✅
Light is right!
Great video of your adventure. Glad Scotland didn't inhibit your riding off road too much.
this is why you don't take unnecessary risks when you're out in desolate areas. hope your friend is mending well.
You were actually standing right on the border. It runs along the line of trees that crosses the Keilder Road.
The highs and lows are part of the journey you made the right decision to push on 🏴
Everyone in the team had their own reasons for going their own ways.
Love the fact that somebody's c@cked your hand guard @ 32:26! 😂 Another wonderful film Greg.
Well spotted 😂
I actually forgot it was there. I'd have rubbed it out if I thought it would feature so much in the film 😂
Thanks Noel... for reminding people that the *&%00 was ALWAYS THERE... in the form of the A9, the A836, the A838, etc. Never needed no stupid name, and which now belittles the discoveries that individual would otherwise find in what was once a peaceful, rare place, for those who endeavoured.
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Interesting story, not all wine and smiles. the trick is to be able to have differences and even split before it becomes too sour even for a day or two, and not let that sourness remain to the next trip, that is the hardest. to avoid this people need to be honest and free speaking before planning about what they want to do and more importantly what they do not, having no plan obviously is risky for a group dynamic. I ride solo mainly, as its very difficult to find someone with a similar mindset, flexibility, attitude, enthusiasm that varies from day to day, group trips are usually smaller, simpler and with a more defined goal , its often if that goal is achieved the remaining time can become fractious for a group. I am a pre TET/GPS traveller so perhaps more willing to ride off a map line as opposed to a pink digital one or follow NC 500 or Wild Atlantic Way signs, so get exactly what you say about turning and looking though as you mentioned it can be frustrating, tireing, very time consumeing as well as rewarding. I have done lots in Spain and quite a bit in France using a GPS zoomed in tight and just jumped on any dashed lines heading the direction I am going with similar results, time is often the limiting factor. Use the tools and info thats available but do not let yourself be steered by them perhaps, saying that as someone who does only minimal route research I really do like the info boards on the WAW, but do not follow the arrows prefering to stay as near the sea usually trying all the littlist roads grass, dead ends en'all. Hope this little hi-cup in your group will be a learning lesson about wheelies far from home in a group, as well as a good planning session not just "I'll just go with the flow" . I disagree with your conclusion on bike I have owned a 450exc and now own a 250rally, 640adv and GS1200 and the trip you did and many similar that I have done the GS is the far better tool with a pair of trailee tyres fitted IMHO. Scotland is a fantastic riding Country, a number of years ago I set out to navigating the whole Countries perimeter staying as close to the sea as possible long before any clever person came up with a line on a map put a name to it so that peeps could flock to this "new" route, spent over 35 days so far and just completed the W Coast including Mull and Skye. Observation- Wild camping I do, open fires I do not anymore except on pebble beaches with drift wood etc where no scar will remain, fed up of seeing lovely green spots scarred by black spots, petty, Karenish, unfashionable but my thought. , Lewis and Uist to do may take the wet suit, fins and snorkel perhaps. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for sharing this, interesting to read. We appreciate you watching!
Someone drew something on your left inner hand guard…. Hum.
Every group has an unspoken leader. Loosing Noel shows this clearly. Easy choices are hard and hard choices get impossible. You are all cool dude’s in your own right, but touring is hard. Use it to appreciate the annoying friend who “always” have the last word. We all need a little kick in our bum sometimes 🥰
😂 definitely
Great movie and love how well it shows off the Adventure Spec gear which is absolutely top quality stuff. Whats make of knee braces greg? They look very substantial and much better than whats in most motorcycle trousers?
Thanks! I'll cover the knee braces in some follow up @adventurespec media.
Hot water bottle for your feet. I have cold weather injuries. You can get small ones. If you're not afraid of plastic. Just use your drinking water bottle.
LMAO @ the Willy Easter Egg
Best wishes to Noel for A speedy recovery, Awesome Vid as always gang 👍 Greg, what Knee armour were you using for the trip? Thanks again for A fantastic vid 😁
Thanks! I'll cover the knee armour in @adventurespec media soon.
@@GregVillalobos Cheers Bud 👍
The new (smaller ) aeropress is cool… but I never seem to get it all to fit back inside.. with the flexi cap refitted.
Would Noel have still had the same injury if he was wearing a stiffer, more protective boot?
Scotlands a great place to ride around, the west coast and islands especially,
Nice video!
looks like someone is going to upgrade his trail sneakers to proper motocross boots👀
Also when your mate binned it it seemed the most damaged thing was his pride 😂. Nothing worse than trying to be a smart arse popping a wheelie and binning it. a mate of mine done one almost exactly the same 14 years ago and he still gets ripped rotten for it.
I have mixed feelings about this video. I live in Scotland and exercise my right to roam but only on foot and on my mountain bike (which is what is permitted). For exploring on an adventure bike off road I'll head for England, Europe or Scandinavia and stick to stuff that's legal. It's a shame that it's not possible to explore off road legally without the landowner's permission in Scotland but pushing the limits on a motorcycle may impact on access for other user groups (who currently enjoy free access) in the longer term. Not preaching, that's just my thoughts, YMMV. Stunning scenery anyway and glad you had a good time. BTW, I think I stayed on the campsite on Lewis that you used, possibly the most depressing campsite I've ever used (the opposite of the site at Big Sand/Gairloch)!
I honestly don't understand how you guys do so many miles on dual sports. I'm 6'3" and 230 lbs, I would be in agony after an hour on any of those bikes. It's a good reminder why I bought a 2022 CB500X rather than a dual sport - the CB500X is capable enough off pavement (after a rear shock upgrade) to get the job done, but just so much more comfortable for long pavement sections. The upcoming Ibex 450 is looking like a very nice unicorn bike for my needs, just wish that a Japanese manufacturer would make a bike like that one.
Great bike, I had one! Very capable
I did the nc500 it rained every day. That’s why we go south lol
There is uncertainty about Ferries at present (breakdowns ,lack of ships) .
Always worth checking before you go.
All very understanding of Noel, but if he'd just flipped my new bike showing off to the GoPro? He wouldn't have been able to feel the pain in his foot anymore, because of the new pain in his bollocks! 🍒🥾🤣🤣
🥲😂
exactly what I was thinking 🙂
X-ray shows 4th and 5th netatarsal fracture
Geordie leading the way 💪🏻
Haway!
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22 stone OAP did it on a YB100 in 2023 - we was bred well ‘ard in the 50s 😉
Nails.
9:30 is exactly the facts . Scotland has 1 road around the outskirts and I wish they never branded it and started selling fridge magnets. You literally cannot move for wannabe outdoor persons with the customary rab jacket and hired campervan. I live in scotland and love those roads for riding but avoid it now due to the fad.
There's plenty of other roads in Scotland we can ride on.While the NC 500 was a marketing triumph, it's possibly more of a pain in the arse for those living on and around it.That being said,there are those who earn a living on it so horses for courses.
18:14 Midge net …. Mmmm, that’s the problem with Scotland.
Great trip, but they are not small bikes!.
I have seen it with my own eyes, but still quite cant believe Noel crashed. Surely this is some kind of AI editing witch craft!
Must be. Surely?!
It's incredible what they can do these days.
What month did you guys do the trip, weather looks ok and not too midgey?
It was in May
Never mind him and his foot erm was the bike ok😂
You meet yo head to Dumfries and Galloway there's loads of places not go off road
SchoolBoy error, However hope he is ok.
Wear long trousers socks tucked in (Ticks) are rife .
Good tip
Great video.what gearing did you use Greg 14t-48t ?
I've got FOMO. Also, Scotland is far from home 😂
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