With a rare free weekend presenting itself and a weather forecast promising great things I took the opportunity to ride the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the big BMW R1200GS
Makes me wish i was a biker. Great weather clear roads and carefree. That must be a wonderful feeling and a great way to get around and see the country.
TheMissendenFlyer Good man......I've certainly downed a good few........Sheffield was a killer tho. ....hangover for two days lol.anyways bud as I said great vid.
Great riding country which I know well (wife is from Halifax although I don't hold that against her..lol). Some of the best riding roads in the country, another area that I must get back to on two wheels. Thanks for posting this,
Welcome to Yorkshire from Bizz. Enjoy and ride safe TMF.E2a..il just add,i ride fairly regular with a chap who rides the very same BMW as you have and it really does go into the bends well,also the speed that bike moves away when he really opens her up,..just incredible,shocked me the very first time he did it!....just sat n watched this video with the widest grin TMF,thank you buddy..Bizz
Love this video, born, grew up and still live within 2 miles of Bolton Bridge on the A59 and you had to ride 6 hours to see its beauty. Sunshine cops with speed cameras most weekends on the A59 from Harrogate, Once counted four in one 20 minute journey.
Coming out from Australia in May for the first time. Can’t wait to drive (yes I know can’t bring my GS with me), after seeing your old footage of the dales. Thanks for such fantastic camera footage. Colour and clarity are great.
I'm a lancashire man and venture into the dales regularly it really is Gods country . Also if you like fish and chips then Yorkshire is the county to be in . With regard to RAF Menwith Hill , it is a listening station similar to the GCHQ facility in Cheltenham , Gloucs.
There is so much to explore in the Dales, I'm lucky, I can blast over for a day out from here in County Durham. The Pennines, Lake District, Borders Northumberland and Yorkshire Moors are all within easy reach for me. There's so much to explore, you could even have some great fun on the little Honda as there's miles and miles of offroad riding too. Swaledale is my favourite, and the routes over the tops to Askrigg and Hawes. Dentdale is a delight too. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip. Some of the best beer in the world too! :-)
pgod1960 You are indeed a lucky chap having this on your doorstep pgod, some of the nicest riding I've ever done, looking forward to returning next season for more....maybe with the little CRF as you say! Great to hear from you again buddy - it's been a little while! Ride safe - TMF
I guess this video proves why people call it "God's own country", absolutely stunning. The sad part is, all my family are from County Durham (just outside Darlington) but I haven't been in over 20 years. I really should pack a bag on the Scrambler and make a pilgrimage someday.
Ben 1022 Hey Ben, I'll be getting my Bonneville in the spring so let me know if you're heading up this way eh? Be good to show you the sights and have a blast!
+pgod1960 good choice sir, you won't be disappointed with a bonnie they're a real pleasure to own and ride. What are getting, a T100 or a Mag wheel?If I ever get my act together and make it up to your neck of the woods, I'll let you know. A couple of Hinkley twins blasting through the Yorkshire countryside sounds great.
Ben 1022 I'm going for the T100 Black edition in all likelihood, but a T100 in any event. That is unless I get swayed by a Scrambler (they are lovely), I was watching some of your videos just a day or so ago and I was so tempted! Might just be a little tall for me (although dropping the suspension would always be possible). I just think the Bonnie offers me more opportunity for a bit of light touring with a tent. You can't whack the sound of a couple of Trumpets on the go! I've already subbed you and I'll keep you posted. I've got a bit of trouble with the old ticker at he moment and waiting to see if I need an op, which is delaying my plans a little. But thoughts of the new bike and a new workshop too are keeping me going!! Cheers Peter
I'm only about 20 miles or so away from Bolton Abbey so know the area quite well ;-) great clip as per usual. Love all the new cameras fitted. Makes it look like you've got a film crew ;-) Cheers Richard
A great video, it's nice to see a route I regularly take to work and back (yes I'm a lucky man). Only word of caution I would add would be to anyone visiting the Dales is watch out for camera vans. North Yorkshire has no fixed camera sites (to date), though West Yorkshire has plenty. The North Yorkshire Police do publish the roads where their vans operate (they have at least 6) but of course you don't know where and when they'll be. However experience has shown they tend to ignore the ones like passed Bolton Abbey - too narrow and you'll be hard pressed to do above 60 anyway, but they will be on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton (yes Blubberhouses is a good spot) or similar type roads and their camera's can see for over 200 meters so they see you before you see them. They also have a plain bike (last time I saw it it was a Silver Yamaha FJR). But its a lovely place to ride, just ride safe :-)
The chronicles of mr fish Take in a tour of London en-route - have you seen my City riding videos? th-cam.com/video/CHpPnfTz3o8/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/TgurlVyc_NQ/w-d-xo.html ?
Late post for this as I watched it last month and am trying to catch up !!An excellent piece as one now comes to expect. No pressure then.The weather makes all the difference having lived there for 30 years you timed it right.Now what's the next one on my list.
Dodgy Doodles ...yes sorry about that - I suspect my mic lead has perished (connecting the right channel) - so rather than travel back and do the ride again I took the decision to post anyway!
Hello again MF, lovely videos of the Dales, I know the area very well as an ex-caravaner and still very keen photographer, so your next Dales ride must be over the Buttertubbs pass and then a circular tour taking in Richmond Castle. regards, Colin.
TheMissendenFlyer all the videos you do are great they come across in a professional manner, there are several different routes you could do but each one is as good as the other, the best ride is always the one you are actually on at the time. more please when you have the time, regards Colin.
Mark Williams Many times Mark - but weather has always prevented play....maybe next year if I can get a settled forecast to coincide with some free time....defo top of the "must do" list. Cheers! - TMF
Makes me wish i was a biker. Great weather clear roads and carefree. That must be a wonderful feeling and a great way to get around and see the country.
+underwaterbubbles Sure is - I recommend it, why not have a go????
I feel safer on 4 wheels the way some idiot car drivers drive.
+underwaterbubbles ...I can certainly understand that....!
It's so green!
Looks like a great ride.
Thanks Marc it was, fab weather too - really lucked out on that one....
Fantastic place.....fantastic ale......salt of the earth folks.....fine ale.....mile for mile scenery....superb ale. ...
enjoyed that.
WEGGY zx12r Cheers Weggy - agree with all that, except the ale.....
Teatotal then bud?
WEGGY zx12r Nah, just playing with you - the ale is great too.....
TheMissendenFlyer Good man......I've certainly downed a good few........Sheffield was a killer tho. ....hangover for two days lol.anyways bud as I said great vid.
Great riding country which I know well (wife is from Halifax although I don't hold that against her..lol).
Some of the best riding roads in the country, another area that I must get back to on two wheels.
Thanks for posting this,
Steve Edwards Cheers Steve - yes it's a gem of a place to ride up there, no excuse not too!
Another fantastic video! I really enjoy the tours of England and other travels. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you safe and happy trails.
Loved it. The perfect bike ride. I will do that in the summer, all things being equal.
...yeah it's lovely in the Dales, just got to get the weather right!
Welcome to Yorkshire from Bizz.
Enjoy and ride safe TMF.E2a..il just add,i ride fairly regular with a chap who rides the very same BMW as you have and it really does go into the bends well,also the speed that bike moves away when he really opens her up,..just incredible,shocked me the very first time he did it!....just sat n watched this video with the widest grin TMF,thank you buddy..Bizz
Bizz Cheers Bizz - Nice place you have there......will be back!
Love this video, born, grew up and still live within 2 miles of Bolton Bridge on the A59 and you had to ride 6 hours to see its beauty. Sunshine cops with speed cameras most weekends on the A59 from Harrogate, Once counted four in one 20 minute journey.
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Coming out from Australia in May for the first time. Can’t wait to drive (yes I know can’t bring my GS with me), after seeing your old footage of the dales. Thanks for such fantastic camera footage. Colour and clarity are great.
Cheers Russell - enjoy!
I'm a lancashire man and venture into the dales regularly it really is Gods country . Also if you like fish and chips then Yorkshire is the county to be in . With regard to RAF Menwith Hill , it is a listening station similar to the GCHQ facility in Cheltenham , Gloucs.
Adrian Rigby Aha, interesting - very impressive looking place, and very different looking to GCHQ....and I agree on the Fish n chips! ;0)
What a lovely place
hondannyboy Yes, really nice, I'll definitely be going back to explore more - thanks for watching, nice to hear from you again hondannyboy.....
There is so much to explore in the Dales, I'm lucky, I can blast over for a day out from here in County Durham. The Pennines, Lake District, Borders Northumberland and Yorkshire Moors are all within easy reach for me. There's so much to explore, you could even have some great fun on the little Honda as there's miles and miles of offroad riding too. Swaledale is my favourite, and the routes over the tops to Askrigg and Hawes. Dentdale is a delight too. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip.
Some of the best beer in the world too! :-)
pgod1960 You are indeed a lucky chap having this on your doorstep pgod, some of the nicest riding I've ever done, looking forward to returning next season for more....maybe with the little CRF as you say! Great to hear from you again buddy - it's been a little while! Ride safe - TMF
I guess this video proves why people call it "God's own country", absolutely stunning. The sad part is, all my family are from County Durham (just outside Darlington) but I haven't been in over 20 years. I really should pack a bag on the Scrambler and make a pilgrimage someday.
Ben 1022 Hey Ben, I'll be getting my Bonneville in the spring so let me know if you're heading up this way eh? Be good to show you the sights and have a blast!
+pgod1960 good choice sir, you won't be disappointed with a bonnie they're a real pleasure to own and ride. What are getting, a T100 or a Mag wheel?If I ever get my act together and make it up to your neck of the woods, I'll let you know. A couple of Hinkley twins blasting through the Yorkshire countryside sounds great.
Ben 1022 I'm going for the T100 Black edition in all likelihood, but a T100 in any event. That is unless I get swayed by a Scrambler (they are lovely), I was watching some of your videos just a day or so ago and I was so tempted! Might just be a little tall for me (although dropping the suspension would always be possible). I just think the Bonnie offers me more opportunity for a bit of light touring with a tent. You can't whack the sound of a couple of Trumpets on the go! I've already subbed you and I'll keep you posted. I've got a bit of trouble with the old ticker at he moment and waiting to see if I need an op, which is delaying my plans a little. But thoughts of the new bike and a new workshop too are keeping me going!!
Cheers
Peter
The sun always shines in Yorkshire....
MotoMax Errr, not entirely sure that's true but I have no personal evidence to refute you..... ;0)
HI Another grate Vid love the Dales
Excellent video, looks fantastic. Love the overtake around 5.40 and the bike sounds nice.
The33JAYJAY Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed! All the best - TMF
You never asked me at the start whether I was well or not!
Great video and interesting as ever! Great vid. Flipping onto part 2 now >...
Tiger Jim Hey Jim - hope you're well?? .....better? ;0)
TheMissendenFlyer Cheers that's better!
I'm only about 20 miles or so away from Bolton Abbey so know the area quite well ;-) great clip as per usual.
Love all the new cameras fitted. Makes it look like you've got a film crew ;-)
Cheers
Richard
New cameras, what new cameras??? :0) Glad you approve....
A great video, it's nice to see a route I regularly take to work and back (yes I'm a lucky man). Only word of caution I would add would be to anyone visiting the Dales is watch out for camera vans. North Yorkshire has no fixed camera sites (to date), though West Yorkshire has plenty. The North Yorkshire Police do publish the roads where their vans operate (they have at least 6) but of course you don't know where and when they'll be. However experience has shown they tend to ignore the ones like passed Bolton Abbey - too narrow and you'll be hard pressed to do above 60 anyway, but they will be on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton (yes Blubberhouses is a good spot) or similar type roads and their camera's can see for over 200 meters so they see you before you see them. They also have a plain bike (last time I saw it it was a Silver Yamaha FJR). But its a lovely place to ride, just ride safe :-)
Thanks for the intell Nick, I need to visit again soon!
Nice vid ..great place to ride ..I never venture north i should get up there
The chronicles of mr fish Gotta be done, even Southerner's can appreciate the beauty of the Northern powerhouse.....
Ha ha I think the problem is Londons in the way ...I will get up there at some point (promise)
The chronicles of mr fish Take in a tour of London en-route - have you seen my City riding videos? th-cam.com/video/CHpPnfTz3o8/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/TgurlVyc_NQ/w-d-xo.html ?
I spend my whole time trying to get out of the city lol ..i work in London
The chronicles of mr fish Unlucky!
The lancashire countryside is equally as impressive, especially the bolton by bowland area where I used to live.
EinkOLED Aha! One for the list then....cheers!
WoW !!!
Great Share of the Ride
;)
Enjoy the Multi-Cam edits !!!
Dracati Ducati Thanks DD - appreciate the kind comments. All the best - TMF
Late post for this as I watched it last month and am trying to catch up !!An excellent piece as one now comes to expect. No pressure then.The weather makes all the difference having lived there for 30 years you timed it right.Now what's the next one on my list.
+Peter Taylor Thanks for the kind words Peter, sure is a lovely spot to ride, can't wait to go back!
My right ear is lonely
Dodgy Doodles ...yes sorry about that - I suspect my mic lead has perished (connecting the right channel) - so rather than travel back and do the ride again I took the decision to post anyway!
haha, it's okay. Great video nonetheless!
Thanks :0)
Hello again MF, lovely videos of the Dales, I know the area very well as an ex-caravaner and still very keen photographer, so your next Dales ride must be over the Buttertubbs pass and then a circular tour taking in Richmond Castle. regards, Colin.
colin clewley Ooops!! Think I may have missed a trick then.....stay tuned!
TheMissendenFlyer all the videos you do are great they come across in a professional manner, there are several different routes you could do but each one is as good as the other, the best ride is always the one you are actually on at the time. more please when you have the time, regards Colin.
colin clewley Thanks Colin, more coming soon - watch this space!
my part of the country. I'm from Harrogate
Lucky man!
So, were the roads really that quiet or have you editted out the traffic?
Geoff Selvidge Indeed they were, transpires Britain isn't as full up as they'd have you believe (+ a 7am start helps!)....stay tuned for part 2....
Have you considered doing the NC500 route through the Scottish Highlands?
Mark Williams Many times Mark - but weather has always prevented play....maybe next year if I can get a settled forecast to coincide with some free time....defo top of the "must do" list. Cheers! - TMF
seriosly you cannot come to Yorkshire without coming to literally the capital of Yorkshire, York
+daniel little Oops sorry! ....although I have been to York in the past so perhaps you can forgive me?? :0) All the best - TMF
+TheMissendenFlyer just co I am from York I had to OK good point
Another fantastic video! I really enjoy the tours of England and other travels. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you safe and happy trails.
+Calvin Hobbes Thanks Calvin, stay tuned for more soon! - all the best - TMF