Rod's West Wiltshire Wander was a Misnomer !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- Rod's "West Wiltshire Wander" from Acton Turville was almost entirely in Gloucestershire this year - was this a mistake? By design? It was designed for low power motorbikes - mopeds or up to 125cc but we had all sorts of bikes turn up - a veritable plethora - so Rod introduced us to some of the most disgusting roads in the region 🤣 😆 😂.
Anyway it turned into a fantastic run for the TWENTY ONE bikes that participated - we did sort of split into a big group and a much smaller one with Dave Benn, be-sandaled as ever, doing his own thing! We sort of took over the little cafe in Chipping Sodbury High Street all ordering and paying for our own stuff at least we no longer have to dig for pennies !!
Drama happened on return to the car park at the Fox and Hounds when dementia persuaded me my side stand was already down (but it was not) and I and the bike dropped to the floor - another bent lever, this time the clutch!
Then, after a nice lunch of Liver and Onions in the pub, I set off to accompany my mate Paul back up through the Cotswolds. Paul had ridden down from Chesterfield that morning, just for the ride, on his ROyal Enfield Hunter 350. I announced we would be riding through a ford and he suggested I lead the way.....I did not so much ride through the ford as UNDER it ! Slippery as **ck the bike slipped under me and I ended semi submerged in the ford - helmet full of water I could not have been more drenched and the refrigeration effect as I rode home set my teeth chattering !
Other than that all was well!!
My kids are saying I should give up motorcycling but I am trying to save them the Care Home fees!!
@RobLittleuk
NACC / EACC
I had a thoroughly great day , enjoyed meeting a few of the Wiltshire Whizzers a brilliant bunch of people , some really nice bikes and a great area to ride them , as for the aching backside it was worth every mile and bump in the road , as for fords ( not the cars ) I avoid those like the plague and pretty sure I’d have been planted damp in the middle should I have tried to ride through , Thankyou all for making me welcome , very enjoyable day Thanks Rob for my dinner and letting me join the Rideout
You are very welcome Paul lets do it again sometime !!
@@RobLittleukMost definitely 👍
How long did it take you to get there Paul? Been following Rob’s channel since he did ride round UK and particularly looking at the roads through our county. HNTR is a bike I quite fancy, several TH-camrs I watch (Ian Hughes, That Bloke On A Motorbike, Lanes Explorer, Shotto’s Travels) favour the Enfield 350 range for the narrow country lanes where I like to do my filming
@@derbyshireruralrider9398I’d be happy to show you around the Cotswolds but avoiding any fords😅
@@RobLittleuk I could do with a bike that fits in better with your group. Presume Paul rides a lot of same lanes as me so maybe I’ll get in touch to see what the HNTR is like (I know several TH-camrs are lean on the Enfield 350 range
Just love the sound of that Levis.
Love the look of Dave's safety sandals, may have to get myself a pair...
His very own brand of uniqueness!
I absolutely love the looks of the RE Hunters, especially in red…wonderful
Me too !
Good for you adventure is always worth the risk. well done from Australia. 👌
I feel like I know Australia now through the eyes of Million Dollar Bogan (Daniel Hayes mad bugger) and @mongreldogproductions - the latter cycles and motorcycles ! Thanks for your comment!
Great video as always...l love my 350 Hunter Jan from Bath
Great Video of the Whizzes going to Coventry
(Well the Building Society) Hope to Get A little Bike
and Join in Next Year..by The Way Rob. Yamaha
Do a Nice Range of Jet Skis 😂
I thought you were on ketamine Before I re read your comment assuming where the punctuation should be 😅
@@RobLittleuk can't Find my Reading Glasses. 🤓
Mature marauders hold up Chipping Sodbury bank and brazenly spend takings on tea and scones!!
Nice video Rob, hope you're now dry.
Don't go giving us ideas Jim !
Heaving fun and to laugh at yourself after the disaster is part of the healing. The grumpy you are, it's harder and harder. Recover soon if you have some broses, Rob. .. p.s. That scram 411 looks so sweet.. Thinking about it before they go soon.
Yes the scram does look good. This happened 3 weeks ago so I am fine now thanks!
Hi Rob, sounds like you've got a fly in your visor. Enjoyed the run try keeping the shiny side up!
Cheers.
Sorry about the fly !
Hope you didn't hurt yourself Rob. I know I don't get over a tumble as easily as I used to.
Fortunately I have some padding Jeremy!
Another enjoyable watch Rob, the ending wasn't so good for you though.😊👍🏍
Shit happens sometimes John
Absolutely wonderful 😊
Glad you enjoyed - I learned from “The Master” 🙇♂️
Hope no damage to the bike or yourself rob.
Scraped the exhaust and bashed my arm but it made a good story. Thanks for your concern Colin!
@@RobLittleuk Glad to hear that you're ok, even though the enthusiasm might be be temporarily dampened, Rob.
good to see the old bikes
i had a puch maxi a honda ss50 a ts125 5 suzuki x7 bsa bantam a triumph dont know what it was called but it had an under seat petrol tank and looked like raleigh grifter a honda cb50 sport honda c50 c70 c90 yamaha dt400 96 bandit 600 plus 5 0r 6 newer bikes and at 60 im on an 09 bandit 650 god i love bikes
greatful you made this thanks
Thanks for your comment - glad you liked the video. Check back at my previous videos I am sure you will enjoy them!
Wow…look at you go! Leader of the pack
ha ha
I think the blue scooterette is a Jawa 50cc. A few years ago a young guy rode one from the Czech Republic to Africa.
Nice varied selection of bikes again, kick start problematical as usual, hence the bump start.
Some of your small lane roads may not be the best way to go?, still all the old houses look beautiful, was that Minchinhampton that you were going through at one point?, looks like a mean bunch of bikers in for coffee's.
All the Best.
No not Minchinhampton John it was Chipping Sodbury.
Obviously not the dropping the bike 😕
Bashed meself a bit but made for a good story. That’s three mishaps in three months - hoping that’s it!
🤦♂️ Don't go through Fords on two wheels.
I live in Suffolk and a well known Ford in the village of Kersey.
I've witnessed two people coming off bikes there two far away to warn them. The surface is covered in green algae literally like ice.
Even stepping on it your feet slip.
Lessons learned fella take more care.
Glad you were alright.
Thanks for your retrospective advice !!
Wow, how fortunate to live there. Visited Kersey, it's beautiful, had lunch in the pub, had a walk around the village and church, bought some rhubarb jam from a roadside stall, it was delicious,
@@paulhowlett4953
Yes Paul
Lovely part of the country.
Yes been to the Kersey Bell many times,
I took my wife on our first date some 27 years ago there.
And once married, stop off at the pub for a pint or two taking the dogs for a walk as you do 😉😁