I've just bought the Meteor and I'm 68. I am planning a similar trip for September. Then the French Alps, next Summer. You are an inspiration. Well done.
Well done you, after just six months of riding. The little Enfield proved you don't need a big bike to go touring you just have to take a little more time, which is what touring is all about. If this inspires anyone to get on two wheels and explore it's a job well done...
Oh wow. Thank you so much for your excellent series. I'm not sure where to start on comments, so many things spring to mind. All power to you for even wanting to do such a ride just six months into your riding life, so happy you enjoyed the ups and downs. Wobbles are what happens when you go out of your comfort zone but you handled it all with style and now your comfort zone just got a whole lot bigger. Before you go any further treat Agatha and yourself to some heated grips, makes all the difference to comfort and the joy of riding can go on all year round. Personally, I can't wait until you start your next trip. Best Wishes and happiness. Stay safe 🙂 PS I always tour solo. The freedom to stop for a photo whenever I like, to ride at my own speed and divert off at random to look at something of interest is well worth doing.
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the series. ( I did put a new vlog up last night on a short trip this weekend. 😊)
Great series, your vids are honest and fun.. even when it’s tough! Biking is never always plain sailing. It’s great to see you getting out and doing it on your little bike… there’s many out there with £20k bikes etc that just don’t go anywhere except local posers meetings Looking forward to more ❤
Hi Love, what lovely time I have had riding with you. I Packed up 5 years ago when I was 80 years old, two reasons other folk who think they can drive, also they have no road manners today. it`s all me ME. and the other reason if my bike fell over in a lay bye I could not pick it up. you are a great rider I think sometimes you take your left-hand turns a little two wide. thank you for all the vids have enjoyed all. Briddy UK.
Hi Charlie Thank you so much for this series I have waited in anticipation for every episode and I loved ever single one. I am a 60 year old born again biker and I have a BMW 1200 ( old man’s bike but I love it) you have certainly inspired me to do some travelling and camping THANK YOU .
What a great adventure, thanks for taking us along. Can the older person tour solo? Of course they can. In all the years I have ridden bikes I have never thought of touring... until a year ago, when I did 2000 miles up and down the UK in seven days, camping every night... I loved it. North Wales is amazing if your looking for another adventure, I was there this year. The Fosse Way is a great road, I took it north last year on my way to Beverley, just North of Hull. And touring on a 350 is all about the route, ignore the motorways and check out the old A roads. EDIT: I forgot to add, I'm 63... 62 when I rode to Lands End and later John O'Groats (and Dunett Head) in the same year. My first two motorcycle camping trips.
Charlie, you are an amazing , genuine and a lovely person, this came across so much in your videos. Thank you so so much for sharing your road trip … I loved every minute. take care and stay safe…… 😀
Being allowed the opportunity to watch a beautiful young woman venture out into the great unknown then seeing/hearing your new found confidence at the end has been awesome! I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Keep on keeping on!
1:40 Selby Abbey! Blimey Selby was my old stomping ground as a kid! 2:37 is the entrance village I grew up in! Blimey, you're taking me back through the years. Great to see Drax in all it's glory as well!
I'm so pleased that I stumbled upon your channel. What a breath of fresh air to have someone being so natural. Well done you, and I hope our paths will cross on the road one day. Keep up the good work ☺️
As you ended the phrase that comes to mind is the worlds your oyster, and yes it’s so so true the biking community is amazing, I have met so many interesting fun crazy people, all shapes and sizes, big bikes and small but with a common love of riding.
Glad you enjoyed your first trip well done it was a bit ambitious after only six months riding but you did it good to See you home safe looking forward to more from your channel well done
Well done loved the series ,was thinking of where to go and you inspired me so ive just done my first tour same time as you up in scotland, i went to Skye though, covered 1100 miles in 4 days at the grand old age of 61 ! Have a honda nc750x and loved every minute, already thinking where next
Trust me 61 is not a grand old age. It's an age where we are more confident and comfortable with who we are. Go for it bud and enjoy your adventures. 👍
Stephen, you should have jumped on a ferry from Uig and visited a real Island.....maybe next time but drop me a message if you intend to! Roads are rubbish on Skye - play a game of avoid the pot hole! 😆
Thank you Charlie - a great, well-made series that took us through your experience in a really accessible way. You've now got those lifetime memories!! I can thoroughly recommend Europe for a trip and look forward to your next adventure. It's made me think as well - despite all my experience (40 years of riding) I don't think I've ever done a solo tour - always been with friends.... hmmm - maybe it's about time 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your trip. Really enjoyed watching them and your bike is great. I've not heard a bad thing about the RE350. So where next, Europe? I recently discovered that I can get a ferry from Ireland to Spain, who knew? So I'm planning, Glasgow to Ireland and then 28 hours on a ferry to Spain. Thanks again and look forward to your next trip.
@@restdayrider I'm embarrassed to say. I've never been to Ireland, It's been on my list for years. Been to Wales though, everywhere in Wales seems to be up a hill. 😂 Saffy Sprocket done an Ireland trip recently, that was entertaining.
@@restdayrider I did a tour of Ireland years ago with a load of mates - had a great time but we stayed in cheap B&Bs and pubs - perhaps a bit easier with the irish climate (ie - it rains a lot!).
@Ziggy Ironic That sounds like your best option if you want to get to Spain without hundreds of miles on a motorway. What are your plans when you arrive in Spain?
My favourite sound is rain on canvas. Sends me straight off to sleep. I slept right through an overhead thunderstorm in the Lake District once when all my friends had fled into the toilet block for the night 😂
Hi Charlie, I just binged days 1 to 10. Bloody awesome, well done. I’m a 62 year old biker who’s been riding on and off since I was 16. I lived in London the majority of my life and regularly (yearly) did trips to Belgium. In my forties, I did 6 days in Iceland on an organised ride with others, but…… I ain’t ever done what you have have on your own…. So, so cool but scary at the same time. I welled up seeing you get tearful on day 4 😢, I just wanted to give you a big hug. As you gathered, the biking community is a good one to say the least, we look out for each other. I’m now retired and live in The Forest of Dean (blinding place to ride) so if ever you’re in the area….. there’s a welcome meet up for you. Massive shout out and respect to all you wonderful Paramedics out there 😎😎
Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by and commenting, there will definitely be more to come so make sure you stay tuned. 😊 I bet Iceland was amazing, that's on the bucket ride list. 😊
Brilliant. Took me back 40 years heading to Skye on a 350. Now I have 950 more cc & 120 more horses, still love solo camping. I found out the hard way about sites next to pubs, no sleep until 2am thanks to people still drinking. My 8am departure was a fair bit noisier than it needed to be.
I've been putting off watching this, I hate things coming to an end, but you should be PROUD! 👍❤️😎 I done 500+ miles last year on a little Yamaha MT-125 with a mere 15bhp & now riding a Honda CB500F with 47bhp, which I'd highly recommend if you fancy a little bit more power, but not too much to put us in 1 of them buses you call work vehicles! 😉👍 Thank's for sharing all this Charlie! 👍🙂
Watched all your trip today Charlie . Brilliant videos and so well put together. I’ve been riding 25+ years now and I can tell you without hesitation that my abilities at 6/7 months of riding were nowhere as good as yours , and nor were my levels of grit , bravery and determination. This channel is going to go from strength to strength 👍👍
Love your videos Charlie and you have definitely inspired us to go on an adventure.Keep the videos coming it makes great watching. All the best,Steve&Wendy
Glad you have realised that it's all fun, no matter what happens, you have stories to tell. Us bikers are a friendly lot. We mainly survive on talking and drinking tea. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up. L & R. Pug.
I’m a little late in seeing this but I’ve been exploring your other uploads. Quite wonderful I must say. Rain and the challenges of being on the road. To me your challenges and the journey build the experiences that make you as rider want more. You are a treasure.
The bike itself with just 100kg to woop around is a plus for me (as a woman of 55).No need for more speed for me as well. The gears channel through electronics would be a reason for not consider buying. I wouldn't want to have issues with it while being on my way in another country far from home... You can get parts and new rubbershoes for the bike, - not sure about the electronics though. Great tour and well documented. Thanks so much! 😎👍
Hi from New Zealand I've just finished watching your hole trip ...well done you. And I like the fact you road at your own pace ..and camping . This year I've been riding bikes for 54 years and the love and passion never goes away. And I've seen the video of your new bike....you go girl and enjoy your ride....but remember it's your ride and you go at your pace.
I’ve just come back from my first tour up to Scotland (from Somerset). It was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a long ride up and an even longer ride back if you know what I mean. The amazing dynamics of the mountains and lochs we’re never ending. No bike issues. Tough ride back on the M6, hot day traffic queues stop start and a dry throat which later turned into Covid unfortunately. Can’t wait to do it again.
Just found you on you tube and watched this series! So good. Britain is beautiful off the motorways. I understand even as a bloke at 50 your wobble on episode 3. Went to Spain in a car first holiday on my own and thought I was a sad arse taking a holiday on my own! Felt guilty too 🤷♂️ crazy thinking! Now I want more! Loved it. Nowt wrong with a bit a time for yourself ! Will watch more or your blogs! 👍👍👍
Just binged watched the whole series, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed the routes around Scotland, many of which I recognised from trips with the army. I hope to do the same myself later this year, starting and ending in Bristol. A great adventure……we’ll done.
Hi Charlie, loving the series. Top tip: When using Google Maps to navigate, you can tell it to AVOID MOTORWAYS. After putting in your destination and clicking 'Directions' -> click the three dots at top right. A pop up menu appears - select 'Route options'. Another pop up menu appears - check the 'Avoid motorways' check box then click 'Done' then click 'Start' !
Excellent filming and thanks for sharing your journey a real pleasure to watch. Now to plan my own first tour next year 😁. If you come over to Ireland shout out you're most welcome.
Great videos. I've been touring in Ireland several times. It's fantastic, so friendly. Hollyhead to Dublin is a good route. Thank you and glad you had so much fun.
Charlie Charlie Charlie.. what an epic trip, especially after just 6 months of riding. I haven’t had a bike for 10 years…. But I’m actually now thinking about buying another to do something like this. Love your vids, keep ‘em coming. We all have a wobble… it’s ok. Thank you
Just watched this series. Six months on a bike and you did that trip on a 350 single, brilliant job. I've been on bikes 35+ years all year round and it's only the last 15 years that I've done any real touring and no where near as much as I'd like to have done and only in the last 4 years become more determined to do more and go further on my own then covid screwed things up. Planning a ride round Scotland for next year then back to my big plan to tour Europe which I was going to do when covid struck. Those wet windy days really can get you down which is what made me go from unfaired bikes to big faired bikes (st1100, st1300) and I couldn't recomend more, Goretex gear. Costs a bit more but you won't regret it. Makes being out and getting caught in the rain storms not a problem. Your off to a great start, keep um coming.
@@restdayrider That is quite evident from your video's. I've camped in the past but I think I'm going to camp and get a room for a bed/shower/loo a bit more often in the future. Stopped at a camp site in Tipperary years ago with great on site shower/facilities. Great when you can have a hot shower. Anyway, good luck for the future.
Just came across your vids,amazing fairplay,got my son on law into biking last year, passed his test on Friday in October, picked his honda 650 up on Saturday, did a 700 mile trip around Wales following Friday, did same myself in 2018 after passing my test, 3 months of riding did a solo tour of Spain, 2900miles in 11days
Just got to the bit about the fuel gauge, I never trust them, set your trip meter to 0 when you fill up, best way to know your range👍
And over time you should get an idea of what you can cover per tank, 150 to 200 miles is a fair average for most bikes I'd say.
I've just bought the Meteor and I'm 68. I am planning a similar trip for September. Then the French Alps, next Summer. You are an inspiration. Well done.
You'll have a brilliant adventure. 😊
Well done you, after just six months of riding. The little Enfield proved you don't need a big bike to go touring you just have to take a little more time, which is what touring is all about. If this inspires anyone to get on two wheels and explore it's a job well done...
Thank you Henry. 😊
Oh wow. Thank you so much for your excellent series. I'm not sure where to start on comments, so many things spring to mind. All power to you for even wanting to do such a ride just six months into your riding life, so happy you enjoyed the ups and downs. Wobbles are what happens when you go out of your comfort zone but you handled it all with style and now your comfort zone just got a whole lot bigger. Before you go any further treat Agatha and yourself to some heated grips, makes all the difference to comfort and the joy of riding can go on all year round.
Personally, I can't wait until you start your next trip. Best Wishes and happiness. Stay safe 🙂
PS I always tour solo. The freedom to stop for a photo whenever I like, to ride at my own speed and divert off at random to look at something of interest is well worth doing.
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the series. ( I did put a new vlog up last night on a short trip this weekend. 😊)
@@restdayrider Just watched it now and it was GOOD.
I'm gradually catching up on all your content, only just discovered your excellent channel.
Thanks again. 😊
Great series, your vids are honest and fun.. even when it’s tough! Biking is never always plain sailing. It’s great to see you getting out and doing it on your little bike… there’s many out there with £20k bikes etc that just don’t go anywhere except local posers meetings
Looking forward to more ❤
Hi Love, what lovely time I have had riding with you. I Packed up 5 years ago when I was 80 years old, two reasons other folk who think they can drive, also they have no road manners today. it`s all me ME. and the other reason if my bike fell over in a lay bye I could not pick it up. you are a great rider I think sometimes you take your left-hand turns a little two wide. thank you for all the vids have enjoyed all. Briddy UK.
Hi Briddy, hopefully you'll think my turns have improved as I've progressed, I was still very new when this series was made. 😊
Very well done Lass, get a set of Oxford heated grips for the bike, an absolute game changer for the colder months.
Noted, thank you! 😊
Seconded
Hot grips? ♨️👀👀👀🔥
Awesome👍😎
Hi Charlie
Thank you so much for this series I have waited in anticipation for every episode and I loved ever single one. I am a 60 year old born again biker and I have a BMW 1200 ( old man’s bike but I love it) you have certainly inspired me to do some travelling and camping THANK YOU .
That's fabulous to hear. 😊
What a great adventure, thanks for taking us along. Can the older person tour solo? Of course they can. In all the years I have ridden bikes I have never thought of touring... until a year ago, when I did 2000 miles up and down the UK in seven days, camping every night... I loved it. North Wales is amazing if your looking for another adventure, I was there this year. The Fosse Way is a great road, I took it north last year on my way to Beverley, just North of Hull. And touring on a 350 is all about the route, ignore the motorways and check out the old A roads. EDIT: I forgot to add, I'm 63... 62 when I rode to Lands End and later John O'Groats (and Dunett Head) in the same year. My first two motorcycle camping trips.
I did enjoy the non motorway route. 😊
North Wales is fab , just done 3 days around there brilliant roads
Love it 360 camera angles
Charlie, you are an amazing , genuine and a lovely person, this came across so much in your videos. Thank you so so much for sharing your road trip … I loved every minute. take care and stay safe…… 😀
Thank you Pete. 😊
Just go for it girl. Do whatever makes you HAPPY. In and on whatever way you like. I love it too. TAKE CARE. STAY SAFE.
Being allowed the opportunity to watch a beautiful young woman venture out into the great unknown then seeing/hearing your new found confidence at the end has been awesome! I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Keep on keeping on!
Gosh, thank you Reg. 😊
1:40 Selby Abbey! Blimey Selby was my old stomping ground as a kid! 2:37 is the entrance village I grew up in! Blimey, you're taking me back through the years. Great to see Drax in all it's glory as well!
Well done Charlie, onwards and upwards.
Well done .....just watched all 10 days,couldn’t stop watching.
Hi Lorraine, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. 😊
A marvellous achievement. Well done.
Excellent. Thank you. 👍
I'm so pleased that I stumbled upon your channel. What a breath of fresh air to have someone being so natural. Well done you, and I hope our paths will cross on the road one day. Keep up the good work ☺️
Thanks Keith. 😊
Thank you, unique and inspiring.
A 50 ans ! 👏👏👏👏👏👍Vous les faites pas,...ou alors juste le matin ...😀😉✌️🇨🇵
As you ended the phrase that comes to mind is the worlds your oyster, and yes it’s so so true the biking community is amazing, I have met so many interesting fun crazy people, all shapes and sizes, big bikes and small but with a common love of riding.
Glad you enjoyed your first trip well done it was a bit ambitious after only six months riding but you did it good to
See you home safe looking forward to more from your channel well done
I guess you don't know what you can do until you try. 😊
Well done Charlie, great series. Good luck and keep on keeping on......
Well done loved the series ,was thinking of where to go and you inspired me so ive just done my first tour same time as you up in scotland, i went to Skye though, covered 1100 miles in 4 days at the grand old age of 61 ! Have a honda nc750x and loved every minute, already thinking where next
That's brilliant Stephen. 😊
Sold my nc so regret it. Had dct wont have another but be a manual
@@volt8684 yes i have the manual love it
Trust me 61 is not a grand old age. It's an age where we are more confident and comfortable with who we are. Go for it bud and enjoy your adventures. 👍
Stephen, you should have jumped on a ferry from Uig and visited a real Island.....maybe next time but drop me a message if you intend to! Roads are rubbish on Skye - play a game of avoid the pot hole! 😆
Kudos! 🥇👏👏👏
Thank you Charlie - a great, well-made series that took us through your experience in a really accessible way. You've now got those lifetime memories!! I can thoroughly recommend Europe for a trip and look forward to your next adventure. It's made me think as well - despite all my experience (40 years of riding) I don't think I've ever done a solo tour - always been with friends.... hmmm - maybe it's about time 🙂
Get out there Ian 😊
Great videos and hats off to you … I live in Devizes and we are so lucky to have great places to explore
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your trip. Really enjoyed watching them and your bike is great. I've not heard a bad thing about the RE350. So where next, Europe? I recently discovered that I can get a ferry from Ireland to Spain, who knew? So I'm planning, Glasgow to Ireland and then 28 hours on a ferry to Spain. Thanks again and look forward to your next trip.
Maybe Europe next year, maybe Wales this year, maybe a ferry to Ireland..... The world is our oyster! 😊
@@restdayrider I'm embarrassed to say. I've never been to Ireland, It's been on my list for years. Been to Wales though, everywhere in Wales seems to be up a hill. 😂 Saffy Sprocket done an Ireland trip recently, that was entertaining.
@@restdayrider I did a tour of Ireland years ago with a load of mates - had a great time but we stayed in cheap B&Bs and pubs - perhaps a bit easier with the irish climate (ie - it rains a lot!).
@Ziggy Ironic That sounds like your best option if you want to get to Spain without hundreds of miles on a motorway. What are your plans when you arrive in Spain?
@@paullee6663 I'll just see where the road takes me. I hate the Scottish winter so touring around Spain for 3 months sounds like a better plan.
I'm a bit late to the party,just watched your tour to Scotland Charlie, fantastic well done you.
Glad you enjoyed it Ian. 😊
Thank you, lovely you are. God bless and keep up.
Thank you 😊
I've just watched all these videos of Scotland tour a year after you done it. Fantastic! You're an inspiration. I definitely watching more of videos.
Thank you! 😊
I'll sum it up........your a Star 🌟 fantastic well done 👏
Thank You. 😊
Fantastic, Charlie ; be proud of your achievement!!
Thank you 😊
How tough you are, keep on going and stay safe❗👍👍👍😊
Well done you brilliant. 👏
My favourite sound is rain on canvas. Sends me straight off to sleep. I slept right through an overhead thunderstorm in the Lake District once when all my friends had fled into the toilet block for the night 😂
I love it too. 😊
Brilliant and well done !
Well done! Most people would not have done that. You did it and ended with a smile on your face.
Thanks Geff. 😊
Hi Charlie, I just binged days 1 to 10. Bloody awesome, well done. I’m a 62 year old biker who’s been riding on and off since I was 16. I lived in London the majority of my life and regularly (yearly) did trips to Belgium. In my forties, I did 6 days in Iceland on an organised ride with others, but…… I ain’t ever done what you have have on your own…. So, so cool but scary at the same time. I welled up seeing you get tearful on day 4 😢, I just wanted to give you a big hug. As you gathered, the biking community is a good one to say the least, we look out for each other. I’m now retired and live in The Forest of Dean (blinding place to ride) so if ever you’re in the area….. there’s a welcome meet up for you. Massive shout out and respect to all you wonderful Paramedics out there 😎😎
Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by and commenting, there will definitely be more to come so make sure you stay tuned. 😊 I bet Iceland was amazing, that's on the bucket ride list. 😊
Loved it. 👍
Brilliant. Took me back 40 years heading to Skye on a 350. Now I have 950 more cc & 120 more horses, still love solo camping. I found out the hard way about sites next to pubs, no sleep until 2am thanks to people still drinking. My 8am departure was a fair bit noisier than it needed to be.
Glad it took you on a trip down memory lane Rod. 😊
great to watch , cheers, stay safe
I was bitten by the bike bug over 40 years ago.
A 10 day bike tour on your own in the first 6 months, fair play to you. 😀
Thank you. 😊
It’s all about the journey not getting there fast. Have an adventure 😁
I've been putting off watching this, I hate things coming to an end, but you should be PROUD! 👍❤️😎
I done 500+ miles last year on a little Yamaha MT-125 with a mere 15bhp & now riding a Honda CB500F with 47bhp, which I'd highly recommend if you fancy a little bit more power, but not too much to put us in 1 of them buses you call work vehicles! 😉👍
Thank's for sharing all this Charlie! 👍🙂
Awe thank you John, that's so nice to hear. There will be more to come have no fear. 😊
Great journey....well done
you go girl exellent vlogs looking forward to more adventures enjoy every every day
Thank you. 😊
Well done you! 👍 Interesting little series this! And welcome to the world of bikers! 🏍️😎
Thank you. 😊
Well done. It takes grit
Watched through my tv, came to give like and say loved every minute , thanks for taking us 👍🍻
Epic Ride. Well Done.
Well done 👍👍👍
great vids, you are right. you meet great people when you travel on bikes. great series great content as well. look forward to more.
Thank you Bernard, there will definitely be more to come 😊
Fantastic series, really enjoyed it 👍🏴
Glad you did. 😊
Watched all your trip today Charlie . Brilliant videos and so well put together. I’ve been riding 25+ years now and I can tell you without hesitation that my abilities at 6/7 months of riding were nowhere as good as yours , and nor were my levels of grit , bravery and determination.
This channel is going to go from strength to strength 👍👍
Thank you so much, sorry you didn't get much else done today if you've been binge watching! 😊
@@restdayrider
😆. No worries, it’s been very inspiring and so worth it !
Well done. Really enjoyed watching your journey 🏍
Love your videos Charlie and you have definitely inspired us to go on an adventure.Keep the videos coming it makes great watching. All the best,Steve&Wendy
Great news! 😊
Glad you have realised that it's all fun, no matter what happens, you have stories to tell. Us bikers are a friendly lot. We mainly survive on talking and drinking tea. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up. L & R.
Pug.
Thank you Pug. 😊
Ha! T’was those lovely browns that did it.
I’m a little late in seeing this but I’ve been exploring your other uploads. Quite wonderful I must say. Rain and the challenges of being on the road. To me your challenges and the journey build the experiences that make you as rider want more. You are a treasure.
Thank you 😊
Great 👍
Absolutely amazing video, thank you for sharing x
Thanks Mikey. 😊
Loved watching this series. Please keep making videos and I'll keep watching. Subscribed.
Thank you. There will definitely be more to come. 😊
Well done you the Enfield was brilliant ,as a Bonneville rider it proves you don’t need a big bike . Looking forward to more .
Thank you Michael, I do like the 1200 Bonnie Bobber, but just a tad too much for me sadly. 😐
Love this, really inspirational just to get out there andd ride whatever you've got. Keep riding.
Sending this to my sister, she needs this in her life. Loved it, avid fan. Ride safe.
Thank you, I hope she enjoys it. 😊
Thanks for that wonderful series of your trip. And great that you inspired people as well 😀👍.
Thank you. 😊
Charlie, you should be so proud, , great vlogs all the way!
Thank you 😊
Well done x🏍👍
Great tour well done 👍
Brava , ben fatto 👍🏼
The bike itself with just 100kg to woop around is a plus for me (as a woman of 55).No need for more speed for me as well. The gears channel through electronics would be a reason for not consider buying. I wouldn't want to have issues with it while being on my way in another country far from home... You can get parts and new rubbershoes for the bike, - not sure about the electronics though.
Great tour and well documented. Thanks so much! 😎👍
Thoroughly enjoyed this series 😊
Thank you. 😊
Cheers Charlie, enjoyed your vids. Keep the shiny side up Mrs!
Thanks Dave. 😊
Hi from New Zealand I've just finished watching your hole trip ...well done you. And I like the fact you road at your own pace ..and camping .
This year I've been riding bikes for 54 years and the love and passion never goes away.
And I've seen the video of your new bike....you go girl and enjoy your ride....but remember it's your ride and you go at your pace.
Thank you Graham, and welcome to the channel. 😊 I'm looking forward to many adventures on Roger the Himalayan. 😊
Watched your video from Alabama, USA. Now hooked on your channel.
Welcome to the channel 😄
Well done, great wee series!
Well done, good adventure !
Thank you. 😊
Just watched your trip, well done. Camping and biking, you can't beat it. Ride safe and have fun.
Thank you George, im planning lots more this year 😊
Really like the way you put the postcode of places visited - thank you
I saw someone else do that, it helped me so I've added it in as a 'thing' to do!
I’ve just come back from my first tour up to Scotland (from Somerset). It was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a long ride up and an even longer ride back if you know what I mean. The amazing dynamics of the mountains and lochs we’re never ending. No bike issues. Tough ride back on the M6, hot day traffic queues stop start and a dry throat which later turned into Covid unfortunately. Can’t wait to do it again.
Sorry to hear you caught the lurgy, hope you feel better soon and can head out for more adventures!
Loved the series, thank you so much for sharing it 😉.
Thank you. 😊
Just found you on you tube and watched this series! So good. Britain is beautiful off the motorways. I understand even as a bloke at 50 your wobble on episode 3. Went to Spain in a car first holiday on my own and thought I was a sad arse taking a holiday on my own! Felt guilty too 🤷♂️ crazy thinking! Now I want more! Loved it. Nowt wrong with a bit a time for yourself ! Will watch more or your blogs! 👍👍👍
Thank you Colin, and welcome to the channel! 😊
Love your trip. Just cottoned on to the name of your bike 🙄. Excellent!
The Viking Shield Maiden 😊
You should be very proud of yourself. I have family in Scotland too, but I wouldn't undertake riding from Sussex especially alone. Lol x
Friday evening entertainment :)......welll done!
Thanks Martin. 😊
@@restdayrider No problem, loved the down to earth way it was done ;)
Not sure I know any other way. 😊
Just binged watched the whole series, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I particularly enjoyed the routes around Scotland, many of which I recognised from trips with the army.
I hope to do the same myself later this year, starting and ending in Bristol.
A great adventure……we’ll done.
Thank you. 😊
Hi Charlie, loving the series.
Top tip: When using Google Maps to navigate, you can tell it to AVOID MOTORWAYS.
After putting in your destination and clicking 'Directions' -> click the three dots at top right. A pop up menu appears - select 'Route options'. Another pop up menu appears - check the 'Avoid motorways' check box then click 'Done' then click 'Start' !
Europe has the BEST campgrounds - with food!!
Next year I'm definitely hitting Europe. 😊
Well done, respect.
Thank you Nick.
Excellent filming and thanks for sharing your journey a real pleasure to watch.
Now to plan my own first tour next year 😁.
If you come over to Ireland shout out you're most welcome.
Thank you Paul, I'll remember that! 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed your little series, it was like being on the journey with you, well done to you , can’t wait for your next outing .
Thank you, there will definitely be more to come.😊
An awesome series and I loved your wrap up.
Thanks for following along. 😊
Great videos. I've been touring in Ireland several times. It's fantastic, so friendly. Hollyhead to Dublin is a good route.
Thank you and glad you had so much fun.
Hi John, I am definitely hoping to tour Wales and Ireland in the near future. 😊
Charlie Charlie Charlie.. what an epic trip, especially after just 6 months of riding. I haven’t had a bike for 10 years…. But I’m actually now thinking about buying another to do something like this. Love your vids, keep ‘em coming. We all have a wobble… it’s ok.
Thank you
Thank you! I highly recommend getting another bike, it's good for the soul! 😍
@@restdayrider 4 wheels moves the body. 2 wheels moves the soul..!
Watching your France trip now
Awesome journey , well done !!! atb.
Thank you. 😊
Just watched this series. Six months on a bike and you did that trip on a 350 single, brilliant job. I've been on bikes 35+ years all year round and it's only the last 15 years that I've done any real touring and no where near as much as I'd like to have done and only in the last 4 years become more determined to do more and go further on my own then covid screwed things up. Planning a ride round Scotland for next year then back to my big plan to tour Europe which I was going to do when covid struck. Those wet windy days really can get you down which is what made me go from unfaired bikes to big faired bikes (st1100, st1300) and I couldn't recomend more, Goretex gear. Costs a bit more but you won't regret it. Makes being out and getting caught in the rain storms not a problem. Your off to a great start, keep um coming.
Thank you Richard. I want to tackle Europe too, maybe 2023. I do love Moto camping. 😊
@@restdayrider That is quite evident from your video's. I've camped in the past but I think I'm going to camp and get a room for a bed/shower/loo a bit more often in the future. Stopped at a camp site in Tipperary years ago with great on site shower/facilities. Great when you can have a hot shower. Anyway, good luck for the future.
Just came across your vids,amazing fairplay,got my son on law into biking last year, passed his test on Friday in October, picked his honda 650 up on Saturday, did a 700 mile trip around Wales following Friday, did same myself in 2018 after passing my test, 3 months of riding did a solo tour of Spain, 2900miles in 11days
That's brilliant Peter. 😊
Rarely comment on TH-cam(once) thourely enjoyed, lovely vids,thanks
Thank you Jack. 😊