Always love your videos. I hadn't realised I repeat myself.... I hadn't realised I repeat myself, obviously star struck... As for night riding, it was essential when I was a student and worked at Gordano services, first on my little moped and later other bikes. Last long night ride was back from Scotland, before that it was home from Newhaven after I'd been to France, right past Stone Henge at around midnight.... very cool.
Awesome, thanks for stopping to say Hi 👋 I have no issues riding at night, in fact I would say it’s very enjoyable, it’s a whole another element to riding that will develop more skills and confidence. We do try to avoid it when travelling but only because we don’t want to miss seeing what we are passing by…
A nice place to have a coffee... Union Road Moto Velo looks cozy over there. The toasted cheese and tomato sandwich that you had looks a bit on the thin side like they skipped on the cheese... Thanks for showing the Honda dealer also to us...
I had lived in New Jersey , Then Up state New York, near the Canadian board for 6 years before moving to Sunny South Florida,10 months out of the years it's in the 80's (F) Maybe 2 months of temps in the 50's and 40-ish. But we ride motor bikes year round here.
Me and Ewa will ride our bikes all year too, the only time we will stop is when there’s ice on the ground. Although ewa went out without me last winter and found out the reason why we don’t ride when it’s Icy! th-cam.com/video/0dSW7ojJoBc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9Agx-B7czPNcy1TK
@@ontheroadadventure I did my road test on a snow covered road & a figure 8 loops twice on ice, But I was on a Honda XL 185 ( My first bike) back in the early days, I owned two bikes. a Honda CB 750 for touring/where I pulled my first trailer & the Xl 185 to ride in the snow.
We really like this place, it’s not far from us so we often come for a short ride and a really good coffee or two…. They do do nice panini sandwiches here though for those who don’t like eating things that smell worse than a bikers boot after a long day in the desert 🤣
Still haven't made it there. Things are different on a Harley,including what you would know as a headlight. I put the osram 200% night breaker in my old Harley, can just about see to put the key in the door when I get home now.
@@ontheroadadventure I'm currently riding an NC750X, which I love.. but I just want an Africa Twin as well, seems to make for a great touring bike! I know ye were in Ireland not to long ago but if your interest I'll be uploading videos of my rides around Ireland! Thanks, Darren
@@IrishMotoWanderer NC750 is a great bike very economical compared to the Africa Twin i believe? The trouble with motorcycles is you want them all! It’s never enough
Definitely worth the trip to Moto Velo, you can stay in the rooms but if you desperately want to Moto camp in the wild you can do so on Dartmoor National park 👍
@@ontheroadadventure ha ha I know your love of moto camping 🤭 That was the plan, but we may give in and chose a room 🥶 It could be a costly visit with all that great looking clothing though!
Hi John Thanks for your comments, Yes we have looked at Tenerife, do you know of a good company to hire bikes from. We are not interested in a group tour as we like to do our own thing... We would love to know anything you can tell us about this?
@@ontheroadadventure Portugal is great value for money compared with Italy, I find. Accommodation and eating are much cheaper. Plus I view the Algarve as Europe's California, with 300 days of sunshine year. I've spent a lot of time there because my missus is Portuguese. Cheap flights,too.
I’m constantly amazed at how superstitiously night (and rain) riding is treated by so many riders. I fully acknowledge and understand the risk of animal strike (and drunk drivers), having come as close as a deer grazing my left side case (during daylight); hence, I usually ride relatively slowly when sight distance is reduced. There are so many “vineyards” in the countryside by me that probably at least half of all drivers are under the influence of alcohol day and night, with a fair number other under the obvious influence of weed-no escaping it. And when a fast-moving car or semi-truck comes along at night, I let it pass and hang on close behind to help increase the odds of clearing the way. Sure, there’s risk at night and following, but riding is all calculated and relative risk anyway. As long as my vision, coordination, and reflexes remain functional at a high level, I will continue to enjoy riding at night. I find it very enjoyable since there is typically much less traffic, as well as experiencing how amazing things can look, for example, under strong moonlight. Nothing like a roadside break out in the middle of west Texas, for example, at night to remind one of one’s insignificance in the universe and to marvel at the stars in crushing silence. If I only rode during the day (and on the dry and in the warm), I wouldn’t be riding much.
Always love your videos. I hadn't realised I repeat myself.... I hadn't realised I repeat myself, obviously star struck... As for night riding, it was essential when I was a student and worked at Gordano services, first on my little moped and later other bikes. Last long night ride was back from Scotland, before that it was home from Newhaven after I'd been to France, right past Stone Henge at around midnight.... very cool.
Awesome, thanks for stopping to say Hi 👋 I have no issues riding at night, in fact I would say it’s very enjoyable, it’s a whole another element to riding that will develop more skills and confidence. We do try to avoid it when travelling but only because we don’t want to miss seeing what we are passing by…
Loved the old Suzuki RV90......original VanVan🏍️💨💨😸
Those van vans will go anywhere!
A nice place to have a coffee... Union Road Moto Velo looks cozy over there. The toasted cheese and tomato sandwich that you had looks a bit on the thin side like they skipped on the cheese... Thanks for showing the Honda dealer also to us...
Coffee and cake here is amazing! Bike nights great too
that cafe was really cool! i bet staying there would be good for a night on a trip!
Yes Moto Velo is a awesome place to be - The rooms there are Beautiful too. The owner Neil has done an amazing job creating this Proper Biker Hangout
My home turf......love Moto Velo and I regularly visit Bridge. The only problem is having so many brilliant bikes to tempt another purchase.
Buy the bikes! You can never get enough 👍
Great video, you should get yourselves up here to Scotland and try some Cullen Skink, well one of you would enjoy it😉, keep up the good work.
We were in Scotland just before we started our TH-cam journey, ewa did give it a go. Il try most things but I don’t do fish…
You misspelt it….Cullen Stink, not for me.
Agree with you Rich, hate the smell and taste of fish 🐟🐟strangely though I enjoy Fish (battered) & chips, can’t explain that!
Brilliant video
Thanks so Much!
My local hang out 👍🏻 great vid.
Thanks bud, this is one of our favourite places to go for a coffee
Great vid again you lovely people! There is lights on the bike for a reason! Keep up the great work!
Absolutely! I couldn’t believe that people don’t ride at night, sometimes I’m bored in the night and just get up and go for a ride!
Ride all year even in the dark
Great to hear bud, we can’t imagine putting bikes away for winter or not riding in the evenings.
I had lived in New Jersey , Then Up state New York, near the Canadian board for 6 years before moving to Sunny South Florida,10 months out of the years it's in the 80's (F) Maybe 2 months of temps in the 50's and 40-ish. But we ride motor bikes year round here.
Me and Ewa will ride our bikes all year too, the only time we will stop is when there’s ice on the ground. Although ewa went out without me last winter and found out the reason why we don’t ride when it’s Icy! th-cam.com/video/0dSW7ojJoBc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9Agx-B7czPNcy1TK
@@ontheroadadventure I did my road test on a snow covered road & a figure 8 loops twice on ice, But I was on a Honda XL 185 ( My first bike) back in the early days, I owned two bikes. a Honda CB 750 for touring/where I pulled my first trailer & the Xl 185 to ride in the snow.
I bet once you started using a trailer it was near impossible to give it up
Great video, Union road Moto Velo is awesome 😎
It really is! one of the best in Devon
Great video guys looks like it’s worth a visit but like you don’t fancy the fish 🐟 soup 🍜🤢
We really like this place, it’s not far from us so we often come for a short ride and a really good coffee or two…. They do do nice panini sandwiches here though for those who don’t like eating things that smell worse than a bikers boot after a long day in the desert 🤣
Still haven't made it there.
Things are different on a Harley,including what you would know as a headlight.
I put the osram 200% night breaker in my old Harley, can just about see to put the key in the door when I get home now.
lol I had one Harley before, it was like a candle in the wind 😆
if you ever make it to Thailand you would love the tour from south the north
We certainly hope to get over there!
@@ontheroadadventure you would be very welcome and it’s easy to rent what ever size bike you need
@@cargo122 Thailand is on our list 🤞
Makes me want to go there
Get on your bike and go! We are here to inspire you! Moto Velo is great, try a cake whilst your there too!
Spooky, we were there Saturday filming! Our sticker is on the door. Nice video, liking the drone shots.
Awesome, where are you guys from? We love Moto Velo, we really like the coffee here and chillled vibes
@@ontheroadadventure Yes, great coffee and cake. Put it this way, the Barbican is just a short ride away😁
@@lipglosshelmetsandhim Ideal, do you know of any more gems like this cafe? I know of Jaspers and the chequered flag
@@ontheroadadventure Try Louis Tea Rooms (Kitt Hill)
@@lipglosshelmetsandhim Ah yes we know that one, over a hour wait on food this weekend I heard so they must be good!
Love your videos folks, makes me want to get an Africa Twin! 😅
Thanks! What do you ride currently?
@@ontheroadadventure I'm currently riding an NC750X, which I love.. but I just want an Africa Twin as well, seems to make for a great touring bike! I know ye were in Ireland not to long ago but if your interest I'll be uploading videos of my rides around Ireland! Thanks, Darren
@@IrishMotoWanderer NC750 is a great bike very economical compared to the Africa Twin i believe? The trouble with motorcycles is you want them all! It’s never enough
🤘😜
Have you been yet?
Excellent 👍🏻
This place has been on my list for months to go to, along with some wild Moto camping. Although tempted to stay in the rooms above.
Definitely worth the trip to Moto Velo, you can stay in the rooms but if you desperately want to Moto camp in the wild you can do so on Dartmoor National park 👍
@@ontheroadadventure ha ha I know your love of moto camping 🤭
That was the plan, but we may give in and chose a room 🥶
It could be a costly visit with all that great looking clothing though!
@@JennieAshdown lol Being cool isn’t cheap…. Unless camping 😂 Go for it though, if you don’t spend it on bike stuff you’ll waste it on bills 😂
£85/night B&B and its shit
Great video loving these cafe runs! Looks cool place I will have to visit! Tenerife is good in winter and hire a bike there 👍
Hi John Thanks for your comments, Yes we have looked at Tenerife, do you know of a good company to hire bikes from. We are not interested in a group tour as we like to do our own thing... We would love to know anything you can tell us about this?
@@ontheroadadventure there is a couple of hire places! Easy rider who are on line are good just hire and go
ok thanks we will look up Easy rider on google, they are a hire company you mean? This is one of the best options for us
@@johnterry804
@@ontheroadadventure yes they where for me? Not adventure bikes! Classic bikes all sorts but perfect for going around exploring the island 👍
Nice video! What’s the best route you recommend near Motovelo?
Winter?
Fly hire.
Portugal is a favourite
Fly to Faro
Almotos in Albufeira.
There are lots of options elsewhere
Ride safe
We did that to Sicily last year and it was amazing! Portugal is on the list!
@@ontheroadadventure Portugal is great value for money compared with Italy, I find.
Accommodation and eating are much cheaper.
Plus I view the Algarve as Europe's California, with 300 days of sunshine year.
I've spent a lot of time there because my missus is Portuguese.
Cheap flights,too.
We are wanting to pack up and go very soon!
@@ontheroadadventure excellent! I don't think you will be disappointed!
@@teneretraveller8980 so we keep being told!
I’m constantly amazed at how superstitiously night (and rain) riding is treated by so many riders. I fully acknowledge and understand the risk of animal strike (and drunk drivers), having come as close as a deer grazing my left side case (during daylight); hence, I usually ride relatively slowly when sight distance is reduced. There are so many “vineyards” in the countryside by me that probably at least half of all drivers are under the influence of alcohol day and night, with a fair number other under the obvious influence of weed-no escaping it. And when a fast-moving car or semi-truck comes along at night, I let it pass and hang on close behind to help increase the odds of clearing the way. Sure, there’s risk at night and following, but riding is all calculated and relative risk anyway. As long as my vision, coordination, and reflexes remain functional at a high level, I will continue to enjoy riding at night. I find it very enjoyable since there is typically much less traffic, as well as experiencing how amazing things can look, for example, under strong moonlight. Nothing like a roadside break out in the middle of west Texas, for example, at night to remind one of one’s insignificance in the universe and to marvel at the stars in crushing silence. If I only rode during the day (and on the dry and in the warm), I wouldn’t be riding much.
It’s all about risk management and adaptation to your riding conditions. A great comment, hopefully more people will see it this way?
Did you take a Baby Bingo with you to Portugal?
No sadly he arrived just after we left! We will take one on the next trip perhaps