Golden Hour. An evening Peak District ride aboard a Yamaha MT10
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- Ashbourne to Matlock Bath. Richard contemplates why he's riding on his own?
Where is Carol?
Why we don't do group rides? These and many other questions you didn't know you wanted answered are here.
Hi Richard, all of my riding is solo, my wife has no interest in motorbikes . I like the freedom of being able to ride fast when I want or slow, stop when I want, change my route if I fancy. It makes no difference to me weather I'm on a one day ride or a tour, I just find it relaxing. How ever I do enjoy meeting up with fellow bikers and having a chat and admiring other people's bikes. Last time I rode in a group was when I bought my current bike back in 2022 and the dealer organised a ride out for people who had bought new bikes . The idea was to use the Drop off system to vary the position for every body from time to time. There were some experienced riders good lines smooth and safe, but there were also brain dead riders with no road sense or awareness of the other riders or other road users so became a danger. Never again . Luckily for me I don't mind being on my own as I also work on my own most of the time. Some times I enjoy listening to music when out on a ride. Ps I have always got on the bike from the left side.
Apologies, I really thought I had replied to your comment yesterday but don't see it here now. Its been great hearing everyone's thoughts.
Sounds like we think along the same lines regarding solo and group riding.
After reading all the comments, I've found out I am indeed strange getting on a bike from the right. 40 + years of riding and only just found out!
@@Banditmanuk the thing with riding in a group is you need to ride with a bike group that regularly meets up and follows the same rules. You'll find some groups are just not for you but another will be just fine and without those that put you off. Not all groups are the same and it definitely helps to ride with the same people rather than with strangers or randomly.
As for getting on from the right... I think there are a number of reasons why its strange. First is that the left is usually closer to the pavement. Another is that it's easier to see where you are putting your foot down if getting on from the left as the bike is leaning towards you... it's also more of a stretch so unless you can easily put both feet down on your bike, it's unlikely you'll be able to reach in a stable, confident manner. Last thing is that most people are right footed and so they are more likely to swing their right leg... like when kicking a football.
@PokerMuppet I would certainly agree on finding the right group of people to ride with.
As for the getting on.... I've absolutely been told in these comments, left is best. (Unfortunately with early stage hip and knee pain, I'm starting to look at what's least painful)
@@Banditmanuk What's best is what's best for YOU... F whatever know-it-all muppets have to say. Constructively, you may find the peg first option helpful? I'm a short arse and when my Tracer is loaded with luggage I can struggle to get my leg over so I sometimes hole the bars, pull front brake, then left foot on peg and step over, the extra height and space the peg offers makes a massive difference. All the best and I hope you find a way to keep riding for as long as possible.
Solo and / or small friends group, much safer and comfortable. Nice evening ride in the peak district, thanks Richard.
I think you ride with who you're comfortable with and trust. Thanks for coming along with me on the ride.
Love little tours on my own, over the last few years it’s been my birthday treat. And never once have I felt I needed company. And like you most of my rides are with my Wife, however she always follows me so I’m always thinking/considering her regarding roads, speed etc. so nice to just think of myself for a bit.
Sounds very much like us. Every so often it's good to just head off on your own.
hi again Richard . i always got on and off from the left . Chris does both i noticed . have ridden in groups and with friends but liked riding the most with Chris our son with Linda on the pillion . used to attend bike nights when we both had 1200 Bandits as well as others with similar bikes .enjoyed it all . missed Carol being with you . see you soon .
Carol is riding with me tomorrow. We're meeting some folks doing the DGR ride from Suttons Tamworth and filming them both there and back at Triumph HQ a little later in the morning.
Carol, I, and both our lads all used to head out on the bikes together. The eldest lad had a 620 Multistrada and then a Bandit 600. He's not got a bike at the moment and lives some distance away now.
I have been a solo rider for most of my life. I do occasionally ride with my wife, but she has started riding pillion again after a few years of only riding her own bike. Bye the way thank you for the MT 10 review of a couple of weeks ago. It made me think, If you were to change the bike at this point someone would get a really great bike at a good price.
I have been riding a stop gap bike for the last 5 year but after watching you I decided to have a good look at the second hand market and have now changed to my dream bike, 6 years old 16000 miles and half the price of buying new.
I love my MT10. 16,000 is nothing on a bike so long as it's been serviced. Congratulations on your new to you bike.
I like a mix of riding small groups are preferable on group rides but large groups now and again are ok. I do like the rides on my own especially at night in the summer months.
I must say your visuals are stunning on this vid. The shad panniers look great 👍🏻👍🏻
I think I was just reflecting on how strange it felt on my own. Solo is a good way to clear your head. It certainly felt good to be out on this ride.
I'm still very much a technophobe with computers & and editing, so your comment is very much appreciated.
Liking the panniers so far but will report back once I've properly used them on our forthcoming Pyrenees trip.
I’m very much a solo rider Richard, always have been, and I like the freedom and the ability to keep my own pace and stop and have a break or take photos whenever I like. I do ride with my local IAM group, most of them are experienced safe riders though they can get a lick on occasionally. Given the choice though day trips and tours are always on my own. My wife has occasionally joined me but since we got a dog she seldom comes out😢. I have got lonely on big trips sometimes but as I’m quite social I’ve always met interesting people bikers and otherwise.😎
PS. Left every time😂
It's interesting reading everyone's stories. I think the majority of people ride solo and occasionally join up with like-minded folks.
Arr dog..... that's happened with a couple in our old Bike Tours with cake group.
Ha ha, I've been well and truly told left is best.
Thanks for watching and, of course, telling us what you do.
Great video.. I’m visiting the Peaks next weekend with a few friends for 2 days riding. Your video popped up in time.
As for riding solo: Yes, occasionally it’s nice to have no time constraints and is perfect to clear the head after an stressful day. However,I think I prefer small group riding, with no more than 5 or 6 max with really good friends. My little group is great as we know each others riding styles and skills… Good fun 😊
It sounds ideal what you do. It just felt a little strange for me out on my own without Carol.
Hope you have a good time in the Peak District.
My recommendation for a scenic place to head is Wetton Mill Tea rooms, down some small lanes.
nice one mate what a lovely evening ride
Cheers. It was a cracking night to be out.
really nice ride indeed Mr Bandit
Thanks. Appreciate you dropping by
Can’t believe you were in Matlock Bath and I’ve missed you again……lol
In my 56 years of riding bikes I’ve always got on from the left. In my ageing years I now stand on the left peg before cocking a leg over, I dismount the same way
And your pronunciation of Via Gellia is spot on Richard 👍
😂 Spoken like a local. Sorry I missed you again. Looks like the guy in the comments section was right. I'm just weird getting on from either side. I'm always worried my side stand won't cope with my bulk getting on using the footpeg!
Hello Richard. Sorry I missed this one! So I’m on catch up. I prefer to ride by myself and then I can control what speed I travel at. I also like getting to the end of my ride and like noting better than talking to random people 😆 I get into my bike from the left hand side. But I have seen some people that prefer getting onto their bike from the right. It wouldn’t be my first choice. But do what makes you happy! 😁👍
After watching you on tour I noticed how well you got on with the B&B and home stay places. I would certainly struggle with that, almost preferring the impersonal larger hotels.
I certainly get the solo riding thing. All the big motorcycle adventurers like Itchy Boots (get well soon) prefer their own company
I'm just happy I can still climb anyhow onto a motorcycle 😂😂
I only occasionally ride with some friends. I am already prepared for the Saddlebags 73 social ride. The Versys you had was a nice machine. Just after it you got the MT10. It was probably in 2016 if you got it correctly. :) I enjoyed the video Richard.
p.s. Just to mention, I get on from the left. :)
The Versys was the best bike I ever sold. Zero issues, great tank range, lovely luggage. Way more sensible for most of what I do. It simply didn't excite me to ride.
Yes I appear to be the only person to get on a bike from the right!
@@Banditmanuk I get it. I watched one of your videos in which you pushed it. It was a great machine. For me it is hard to get on from the right. :) OK, is it is "natural" for you. :)
I ride solo, but enjoy touring with a few friends. We occasionally go away with a large group, but always go our own way in a very small group. Probably never more than 6.
I have also toured on my own and enjoy the freedom.
That Versys was a far more practical ride for you😊
Touring with a small group of friends is good. I especially enjoy the company in the evenings when you discuss the days events over a meal and a drink.
I had the Versys while I had the MT10. I just didn't ride it. It was definitely more practical. 240 mile fuel range, proper luggage, screen. I did ride it to Portugal, but unfortunately, it just didn't excite me.
I know it sounds daft, but the MT10 still has the ability to scare me. I like that it needs to be ridden carefully and with respect.
Nice Vid again Rich. Your mind clears of any other problems, once you start riding a bike, it's a feeling of freedom you cannot get with a car, even an indecently quick one. Like you, I prefer not to ride in large groups. 1,2 possibly 3 mates is fine and I'm also fine riding alone. If you make a bit of a mistake on your own (and we all do from time to time), there's no-one to see and take the p155. When I'm going for a ride, I always tend to clamber aboard from the left hand side. The same goes for getting onto a motorbike!
🤣🤣I'm just happy I can still climb on. I will take either side.
I think you've properly summed up the joy of riding a motorcycle
This appears to be Friday the 10th of May, if that's right I rode down to Matlock Bath down the Via Gellia that evening too! Although I didn't stop as it was just a final shakedown for riding to Wales the next day. Those potholes you mentioned were done on Friday the 17th. All my riding is solo, I have done charity rides like the Nottingham Easter Egg run but I don't enjoy group rides even with riders I know. My last time was with a group of experienced riders but found some of their riding to be not what I would have expected, especially prevalent, even in that group was the peer pressure overtaking, where the front ones have overtaken then the next ones feel obliged to overtake for fear of holding up the rest of the group or being left behind. Needless to say I fell behind but still rode into the destination ahead of a few that missed the turn off or got confused as to the destination. Ride your own ride is my mantra! Getting on the bike from the 'WRONG' side! BLASPHORMY! In this area you'd have been burnt as a witch for such treachery! Apart from that it's too much of an unnatural stretch for my little legs! Right you were up here on your own, a perfect time to have tried out that road to/from Riber Castle overlooking Matlock Bath. The Shad luggage is looking very purposeful and smart, oh and it's not that long ago that the waterwheel was turning, mind you I can remember that garage opposite was a motorbike dealer at one time. So my age might be mucking about with my memory! Enjoyed the ride.......although not as much as if Carol had been with you! Well I thought I'd keep on her good side! All the best. Oh and how about a shout out as you go by the bottom of our lane at 6:19 next time! 😉🏍👍🤣🤣
Think you're correct on the date.
Ride your own ride is super important. Carol certainly won't be pressured into overtakes or going faster than she's comfortable with.
Ha ha, yes, I'm getting plenty of abuse about getting on the wrong side of a motorcycle.
I didn't realise I had strayed so close to Cloudmaker Central
@@Banditmanuk Just checked the date I went that way it was the 9th not the 10th. Must have gone earlier in case there was an issue with the bike that needed sorting before my trip. Coincidently ran into one of my team mates from Essex that I'd last seen in Aviemore in 2022 as we pulled into the same petrol station filling up together in Whitchurch! I love coincidences! Take care.
Nice place to start a ride. I went to school in Ashbourne, lived in that area for over 50 years! Used to tear up the roads on my Z1R in the 80’s and my 675 Daytona later on. I ride alone normally and used to commute to work in Derby on the bike.
We know the area really well. We live just across the Derbyshire/Leicestershire border near Ashby de la Zouch. It was RDLCs for me in the early 80s. Unsurprisingly, Suzuki Bandits marked a return to bikes in the late 90's
@@Banditmanuk Yeah, my mate from Ashbourne was an RD fan and had a couple. I passed my test on his 250. He just bought an RD400LC to whiz round on. Actually my Grandmother’s family came from Blackfordby just near Ashby. They kept a farm down there on Boothorpe Lane.
@@steveinskip4897 Blackfordby is lovely and probably a 20 minute walk away. My family farmed in Moira from 72
@@Banditmanuk we visited Moira during our last visit to that area, the forge, the tea rooms and canal and then to Conkers which was a very pleasant day out. Back in my Grandmothers day, my Great Uncle George would cycle from Blackfordby to Rodsley, where we lived, and back in a day on his pushbike which would have been just after the first World War (he was in north east France from 1915-1917).
Hi Richard
Lovely ride mate 😊 I love the evening rides especially when it gets a bit warmer !
I was out with the Buxton Motorcycle Club two weeks ago really enjoyed that 😊😊
I don’t mind being on my own but two is better really for me tbh 😊😊
Safer with less I think
Regards phil
Oh yea I always get off on the left 😂😂
Hi Phil
Evening rides are great. We just haven't found many good days (when it's not raining)
Obviously, just two is our preferred riding, but I still enjoyed my solo run.
I've had some stick about getting on and off from the right!
Enjoyed that one, first time I went to Matlock was when I was 16 on a Triumph tiger cub which if I remember correctly broke down around the Hurt arms junction, still riding at 70 and do go out on my own often , recently to stafford classic Show and yesterday's BSB weekend at Donington ( wow the amount of Bikes parked in the tarmac lake as it is called ) . I have always got on from the left , never occurred to me to try the right, i think its something to do with the stand being on the left so feels safer not to knock the bike over .
Great to hear you are still riding at 70. It gives me hope that I have a few more years riding left as I turn 60. Some days when the wind is in the right direction, I can hear the bike racing at Donington from my home near Ashby.
I've already accepted that it's just me getting on from the right ! Literally everyone in the comments section agrees with you. Thanks for watching
Solo rider 85% of the time, otherwise with small groups. I like the freedom a solo ride gives me! 😊
It's been really interesting hearing everyone's stories. I think the majority ride mostly on their own. I certainly felt better for getting out on my bike after a long, hard week of work.
Thanks for watching
I have been a solo rider for the past 13 years because sadly my older brother was killed by a dangerous driver on his bike & since that my wife who used to ride pillion all over Europe never ever went on a bike again.
And when I say ride safe out there I mean safe .❤
It's difficult to know how Carol & I would react given the same circumstances. Sorry to hear about your loss.
Solo riding seems to be the majority. I do feel very lucky that Carol rides.
Yep, ride safe, take care and I appreciate you commenting
Hi Richard. You got me thinking about getting on/off the bike either side. I must admit, after 50 years of riding, I've always mounted my bikes from the left side. Never thought about getting on from the right.....must go out to the garage and give it a go when no one is looking😂. Regarding my riding preference, like some of your other posts, I generally prefer being on my own. As my wife doesn't share my biking passion, I do have half a dozen ex-work colleagues and biking friends where we do go out periodically on day long rides, but riding solo, controlling my own pace and determining when and where I want to go, is what I've always preferred. By the way, you both are very fortunate to have some spectacular roads and places of interest on your doorstep. Take care for now.
Hi David. This getting on bike thing has really surprised me. Without exception, everyone says they get on from the left. I think just being really tall makes it easy either way.
I'm fortunate to have Carol sharing the motorcycle passion. It just means most holidays and free time in the summer are dedicated to motorcycle stuff in some way.
Unlike me, Carol did proper motorcycle lessons and has bought much sense and order to our riding.
Good to hear your thoughts and take care.
Nice solitary ride on quiet roads. I can see how you miss Carol when you’re out on your own. Most of my riding is alone and it’s only recently that I’ve started riding with groups. I’m so pleased you’re coming down for the Socialbags ride. Fingers crossed for good weather. Looks like it could go either way 🥴
I always mount the bike from the stand side. But I’m a bit weird eg left trouser leg first, left boot first, left glove first. If I mistakenly put my right glove first, I’ll take it off and start again 🤦🏻♂️
We're so looking forward to next weekend. It's our long weekend away.
We're stopping in the same place as last time, hopefully arriving late afternoon Saturday and heading back Monday morning. You and Twinks are most welcome to join us for a meal there either night should you fancy it.
Our younger lad is very much like you with his routines. He always counts the chips he put in the oven for his dinner. It has to be the same number every time.
It would be lovely to join you again. I’ll have to play that by ear though. Twinks is away at that time so it would just be little old me.
I don’t count my chips but, now I know it’s a thing - drat 🤣
@@Saddlebags73 Just you is just fine. No Heath and Kim this time either.
I do like Ashbourne and recognised it immediately. I organised the first Tracer 700 UK Owners Club meet up there (I stayed at Ilam House). I really should plan a few days up there again soon. I tend to avoid Matlock and Bakewell as Matlock is far too busy, especially at weekends and the roads around Bakewell are just horrendous. I've just bought those SH38X cases and they should arrive today so I'll be looking forward to seeing what they look like on my Tracer.
I'm still waiting for my inner bags for those panniers and hoping they arrive before our Pyrenees tour. Think they look great, although they are not the lightest things in the world.
To escape the crowded roads, our favourite areas to ride are Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, unfortunately the Peak District on a weekend gets rammed.
Loved the Tracer 7 when I took one out a few years ago
@@Banditmanuk yeah, I want those inner bags too and saw the delay... I have a selection of dry bags I can use instead if I need to... I have a spare shoulder strap which I thread through the loops created by the clips of the dry bags to carry them together if needs be. Doesn't look great but it gets the job done.
Cases arrived today and I noticed how heavy they were compared to the SH23's but I guess that makes them stronger and more secure... they are also rated to carry twice the weight too (10KG instead of 5KG).
Hi Richard I enjoyed the video, must say I always get on from the left side of the bike it doesn’t feel right to me from the other side. Look forward to hearing next one 👍 all the best Tim
Thanks Tim. I'm quickly finding out I'm very odd getting on a bike from the right.
I've always been a believer in riding alone, I like the relative peace and quiet of my own mind when I ride alone. But over the last couple of years I've had a good split of riding with other bikers and riding with Karen as pillion, which is just as much fun.
Getting on fro the right is weird but I've had to Starr doing it because Karen has to get on the multistrada first while I hold the brake on 🤦♂️
Nice surprise to see some pics from last years SB73 ride, looking forward to catching up with you again, have a safe ride down 👍
Being honest I wasn't in the best frame of mind before I set off for this ride. Wasn't even sure if I would film anything. The 35 mile ride to Ashbourne really cheered me up and I'm so pleased I did the solo ride.
Some lovely people do SB's ride. Looking forward to next weekend. It will be our only group ride of the year. (It will be an ultra safe ride down as the bikes will be in a blue Transit van. We're not proper bikers 😬😬😬)
Hi Richard. In the late sixties I rode in a biker gang which when I look back was not endearing motorcyclists to the public. Up until the 1990's mainly solo riding to work and Sundays with my son on the back. I then started to ride with a quite large group on Sunday rides which I did enjoy at that time. The more recent years I mainly ride with a group of 4 to 5 on Wednesdays and that suits me better. When touring over the last 25 years I have always had at least one other person with me and sometimes 4 or 5 of us. I have always enjoyed solo rides on the country lanes around Devon. Keep safe.
That's really interesting. I'm guessing you're a bit older than me riding in the 60s. Must have been a great experience at the time.
What I find great is that you still enjoy riding, be it on your own or in groups.
Thanks for sharing your experience
I ride solo too and yes I also find it relaxing especially after a day working on a psychiatric ward. And I always get on a bike from the left
I can understand how biking could be therapeutic for you in what must be a very tough job. I will except that I am indeed quite strange getting on a bike from the right. Thanks for watching
Lovely little ride out. You're right, it is nice sometimes to ride alone, you can please yourself what and when you do it. I do like our group though, we all ride similar speeds and styles, and we never feel obliged to keep up if we're not comfortable with it. We always wait for each other somewhere up the road.
can't honestly say I've ever tried to get on my bike from the right side, will have to give it a go.
Luggage looks great👍👍
Well, I'm amazed. It is just me getting on from the right. The guy in the comments previously was correct about it being unusual/weird
When I was living in Belgium I did two or three times per year ride with the same people but now that I live in France I ride alone. I am OK with it and I never ride to a cafe for a drink and then back, I ride to ride and look. I have no need for stops, just fuel and a drink of water and taking photos. Edit : I talk to other riders when I stop, no problem there most have tips for other routes or places.
That's the way I drive as well, good on you.
I think that it's the only way to enjoy, solo riding.
I get that. It is all about the riding experience. Everything else is secondary. I certainly enjoyed this solo ride. Didn't stop for food or drink 100 miles circular ride.
@@Banditmanuk Yes the road does not discriminate or ask questions, just that you drive it.
I can concur with that, solo is the best. Sometimes with three or four others but that is the maximum. Ride, look and no stop needed, just fill up the tank.
Hi Richard you definitely picked the right time to do this ride. I’ve often wondered what cable car is doing in his garden. excellent bit of road that but they lowered the speed limit to 50 mph.
I normally ride solo hence the name but I do ride with a group up north called the pathfinder’s after a few rides with them you know how ride they don’t speed st all.
Of to the IOM with them in June should be a good trip 👍🏍️😎
I did think about your channel on this little ride. Glad it's not just me wondering why there's a cable car in that garden in Via Gellia.
You will love the IOM TT. We've done it a couple of times and had an amazing experience
Always solo, my decision and don’t like groups… Unlike you I don’t currently have a lovely wife or partner but I’m also used to uk and international travel when on business so I’m used to it...
Your bike looks great with the panniers on. I rarely if ever take them off my Tracer 9GT and think it gives more road presence apart from the sheer practicability of having them on. Cheers and thanks as always!
I think the Tracer 9GT is a brilliant bike and probably the machine I will eventually change to. I certainly love my lockable panniers. They should be great on our forthcoming Pyrenees tour where we will be moving on most days.
Good to hear from you. Cheers
Well Richard, Carol got a better offer eh, Haute Couture rather than fish and chips, washed down with something with a bit more body as well no doubt. Since Mrs Wolf's been feeling achy of late most of my rides are now solo, though I do enjoy my Rideout's with Alex ( The Adventures of Bleary View). In early June there's a Toy run fairly locally, from what I hear it's a relaxed ride so I think I'll go along and promote it on my channel.
it's been surprising reading the comments how many folks enjoy just the solo ride as I did on this occasion.
I think do the ride you enjoy and feel comfortable doing. Hopefully Carol and I are out tomorrow to film some of the DGR ride to Triumph
I used to ride in groups but nowadays its just either me solo or with wifey as pillion (I only ever found 3 other riders that I enjoyed/trusted). I now mostly ride early in the morning or early evening. Later next week I'm spending a few days (based near Grantham) if you're about, I'd like to meet up. Your bike looks great with panniers on, they suit it.
Early or late are a great time to explore. Appreciate the offer to meet up but I'm not sure there will be any free time. Tomorrow, we're meeting a few other vloggers, including Freddie Dobbs, for the DGR ride. (Filming only)
Unfortunately I'm working all week then we're heading down to Cornwall where we're meeting friends and participating in the Saddlebags ride I mentioned in the video
@@Banditmanuk Never mind, thanks for the prompt reply.
I love solo riding, most of mine is solo... although I very much enjoy riding with mates, I get better therapy from riding solo.
Riding with others, I have to admit, I feel safer riding with folk I am familiar with. I tend to ride quite close to the bike in front if I'm following, so I like them to be predictable. I used to ride with a lass many moons back, we'd be riding pretty fast, but always tight close together, that was fun... but I utterly trusted her ability so we never had any incidents... I'd not ride like that with unknowns.
You are def a wrong'un getting on from the right! 😀 Hahaha
Cor, that boy racer was givvin it some! 😀
Reading the other replies, I get the feeling solo riding is very popular. Like you say, there's something very therapeutic and calming about just riding.
I'm probably safer riding with Carol. After a decade of riding together, we know each other's riding quite well. Must say we are a little nervous about the Saddlebags ride. It will be worth it to meet everyone.
Ha ha, I've officially found out I'm the only rider who gets on a motorcycle from the right. Odd and didn't know it till now. 🤔
@@Banditmanuk haha... I know another who gets on the wrong side, so at least you are not alone! 🤣
You'll be fine on the SB73 ride, it's all 40mph limits on Dartmoor and the majority of folk going are sensible riders 🙂
Good video, looked really nice with the setting sun. It does seem strange watching without Carol with you.
I ride with a small mature touring group and we all know and trust each others riding habits we all look out for each other.
Another mate arranges ride outs but makes them public on F B and you get to many wanna be racers and their riding is a tad scary, the group always gets split up as no one cares if the person behind knows the route. Had my first and last ride with them last year.
I like to tour with just my wife on the pillion as well it just gives us time to be together, sadly her shifts means we dont get as much time as I would like.
I get the riding with friends, especially the ones who look out for each other. Touring with the wife with motorcycles is what it's about for us.
Not sure why, but I 'missed' this one. 🤔 I'm a solo rider 100% of the time. I wouldn't submit my amout of 'faffage' on anyone. 🤣 You get more people (not less) talk to you in the evenings when you are alone, than when you are with a partner or friends in my experience.
@@paullee6663 Bikers on the whole are a sociable bunch. "What do you ride" normally starts a whole evening of conversion.
Thanks for watching
The bookshop in cromford is one of the best in england. Its well worth visiting the cafe inside. Its hidden behind a sliding bookshelf!
We've been by lots of times. Sounds like we need to call in. Thanks for the heads up.
Hi Richard, I ride alone most of the time, job patterns seem to be a problem, I thought I was missing out until last years TT I went with 3 other guys, I was really looking forward to a group ride , but I soon realised it can be such a ball ache going at slower paces. One of the 3 is on my wave length so I really enjoy when I get to ride with him.
That's it. It can be just as frustrating riding or waiting for slow people. For the ride I'm happy on my own. The stops, and evenings can be a bit strange on your own.
Saying that at the TT, you're surrounded by like-minded people and some nutters on the mountain when you're getting a lap in yourself
@@Banditmanuk Managed a total of 7 laps of the mountain last year and 4 of them was in one session when the others went for food, I went for a blast of unlimited speed and thrills 😁
Some very beautiful spots and roads there at a very picturesque time of day, Richard.
I used to ride solo a lot more but recently I mostly ride to or from observing with the IAM. Unless I'm commuting. But if the time and opportunity presents itself I love to go for a solo ride. I'll be riding solo to Cornwall for the Saddlebags ride on the Himalayan
We are doing our usual cheat, van down Saturday to our overnight accommodation and then do the ride Sunday then stop over again. We hate riding motorways, and the scenic route is quite a trek. Looking forward to catching up.
I won't do group rides either with the same exception.
The saddlebags ride is always one of my highlights of the year.
Many of my most favourite people.
@@exeterrider and I'll be there too 😉
@exeterrider We are looking forward to meeting the people we watch. Keep your fingers crossed for the weather and hope to see you next weekend
@@NooBiker long ride on the Himy, it will be nice though
Hi Richard, I tour & ride on my own most of the time, it’s just easier. My son has a bike but only does local rides because of time, kids etc etc. Never really thought about it, but I always get on from the left.
I completely get the riding on your own. Love the ability to stop and start whenever you want and do your own thing. Carol always gets on from the left. I must be weird, or so tall it doesn't really matter
Due to other commitments I am usually out early on a Saturday or Sunday morning on my own
You certainly get the best of the empty roads early on. It's what I did before Carol did her test.
I'm about 75% solo riding. It's a shame your old group don't hear the motorcycle bell anymore (movie Polar express). How are you getting on with your new panniers other than getting on and off? I've gotten fat from your Matlock vids.😄😄
Most of our old group have just moved on. Some changed their lives, sold their bikes. Some health reasons, some moved abroad. We had some great memorable trips. Many were organised by our friend Andy who is one of the few still occasionally riding.
I prefer the look, convenience and bike handling of having panniers rather than just a top box. Getting on and off is slightly hampered by the boxes and they will probably get boot marked. I've never been one to get on using the footpeg from the side-stand side. I'm always worried about over stressing the stand with my considerable bulk!
Fish and chips. It's the bikers staple food on ride outs. A British tradition. Health food 😉
I enjoy either riding solo to just please yourself or riding with friends on breakfast rides or tours . You know one of my riding friends ie fat lad on a bike Steve 😂
Safe riding 👍
Steve is a top bloke. Plenty of riding to cafes and stopping for chips with him.
Getting out and still riding is the most important thing.
Thanks for watching
To misquote Groucho, I wouldn't wish to join a club that would have me as a member! Definitely a solo rider but as I live down south it's very, very early weekend mornings. By 9 am it's too busy. I've caught up on a couple of rides with groups and they're a right pain trying to get through and past them as they seem to ride to the speed of the slowest rider. I believe quite a few tour groups now give a suggested route and then meet up in the evening to catch up on the day. That seems perfectly acceptable to me. 👍. Even when riding with a friend I find you change your riding style and then you're susceptible to an accident. Of course you only mount from the left!!! 🤦😉 Ask any horse rider!
Heading out really early is exactly what I used to do before Carol passed her test. Empty roads and able to make reasonably rapid progress.
Yes, definitely, the tours with a route in a satnav that everyone can ride at their own pace seems the best way. You've still got the evening company for a social and laugh.
Looks like I'm officially weird with how I mount the steed
I reckon I do mostly solo riding,but I usually do a few rides every month with a few mate's.& we do a tour once or twice a year.
I always get on the bike from the left & always push the bike around from the left,my rational being that I'm leaning into the bike to take the weight if the side stand slips or something.
Yep, that sounds reasonable and sensible 👍 Until it was pointed out to me, I never thought about it. Pushed the bike from either side and got on from either side. Been doing it for 40 years. I was never taught how to ride a motorcycle, just rocked up for the test at 17 and passed (luckily). I've probably got loads of bad habits
@@Banditmanuk Similar story here Richard,I bought a moped at 16 to get to work,passed my test at 17.There were a few 'unplanned manouvres' in the early years & I had one the other month at the ripe old age of 62😳
After all these years I'm sure I must have some bad habits...
@@markfoster2033 I'm turning 60 very soon!!! Arr well.
The only thing weird is *not* getting on your motorcycle. Best way is to run up from the rear and do a front flip on to the seat 😂😂🤸
😂😂 My getting on and off is usually accompanied by an arrh or an ahh as my knee's or hips click into place. Think I might skip the front flip.
I do a mixture of riding, group rides are with my IAM colleagues at least once a month, I ride with my lad on his bike probably twice a month and the rest of the time I am on my tod
I always get on the bike from the left I am not flexible enough to mount any other way!
At least with the IAM group, it's unlikely you'll ride with anyone being stupid or dangerous.
After reading all the comments, it looks like I'm on my own getting on a bike from the right!
Ashbourne market place
Yep. I was grasping for that at the beginning, but it didn't come to me.
I am solo rider in India
So nice that my little channel has reached India. I've been watching a channel called Marc Travels exploring your beautiful country. Thanks for watching
@@Banditmanuk may be you should visit India sometime and do Ladakh trip by rented motorcycle. Ladakh is a dream ride for all motorcycle enthusiast.