Name: The Battle Of The Best Roads Cornwall vs Devon episode 5 Dartmouth to Kingsbridge @Saddlebags73
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The Battle Of The Best Roads Cornwall vs Devon episode 5 Dartmouth to Kingsbridge

Saddlebags 73 2026-09-26 | The Battle Of The Best Roads Cornwall vs Devon episode 5 Dartmouth to Kingsbridge

Explaining Myself

Saddlebags 73 2025-08-31 | Explaining Myself

Just a quick explanation regarding my recent lack of YouTube activity. Thank you kindly for sticking around. After my longest dry spell I feel ready to get back to work on the channel.

0:00 Intro of sorts
0:20 Hello my friends
1:18 Horsebridge
3:00 Bealsmill
3:56 Rezare
4:12 Lowley Bridge

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Im The Pasty Judge

Saddlebags 73 2025-06-29 | I'm The Pasty Judge

In this video I ride to Crackington Haven to try a Cornish pasty from The Cabin. It isn't something I take pleasure in of course. It was solely in the name of research as I explain in the video.

I purchased my pasty and stowed it in a pannier on the Witch, my Royal Enfield Himalayan. Continuing on my mission I transported my precious cargo to Millook Haven, where piece by piece I carefully consumed said pasty and offered my verdict on its various attributes eg. crust, filling, moisture level, size....... It was good.......dam good. 9/10 and only losing a point because in my opinion it didn't quite make a LARGE. However, I didn't take a measuring stick and I was in the GREAT outdoors, so it may have just appeared small. I must admit it staved my hunger.

All that was left was to hang some decorations and scout a footpath that my son and I will be using in the near future (as explained in the video.

A couple of days after filming, I was informed that our friends could no longer make it down for the planned weekend. It has been postponed not cancelled, so my efforts and scrupulous research has not been a waste.

0:00 Video intro
0:22 I explain
3:14 Crackington Haven
3:49 The Cabin at Crackington
4:32 Millook Haven
5:03 A Cornish pasty
6:33 Decorating (totally legal)
6:40 Next part of my mission
8:24 No place for a natter
9:04 A seriously steep hairpin
9:48 Dimming of the sun?
11:01 We'll ride the roads together

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Overtaking Tractors - Beware!

Saddlebags 73 2025-06-22 | Overtaking Tractors - Beware!

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I have had a tractor turn right on me whilst I was overtaking in the past. It was messy, works van didn't survive and I hurt all over for weeks, even months. Imagine the horror of a tractor turning right on a motorcycle. It's worth mentioning that they will sometimes cross to the right hand side of the road to swing into a left turn.

I have also had the displeasure of a tractor reversing on me in a country lane despite my efforts to appear in his mirror for the two miles leading up to that point. There was no space between the tractor and trailer and hedges. Leave plenty of space between yourself and the agricultural machinery in front you. If it starts reversing you hopefully have enough time to spin the bike around or worst case scenario, drop it and run.

0:00 Following a tractor
1:08 Overtaking a tractor

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Think of it as an Insight - Sound tests and a Pasty

Saddlebags 73 2025-06-15 | Think of it as an Insight - Sound tests and a Pasty

Hello my friends.

I wouldn't normally post this kind of thing but I thought why not try it, it's this or nothing. I'm not reviewing the products, simply testing things before heading off to Ireland for a week. For your information, I took the Hoverair X1 drone and budget lav mic's, but left the Rode directional mic at home. I'm sure it has its uses, but I don't think it'll come into play on our trip.

0:00 Intro
1:07 Druxton Bridge
2:20 Hoverair X1 self flying drone
3:22 Hoverair recording voice via budget lav mic
4:00 Rode directional mic test
4:55 Pasty test
6:00 Self explanatory

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No Cows No Content

Saddlebags 73 2025-06-08 | No Cows No Content

Hello my friends. This is just a quick heads-up to let you know there will be two or three weeks without videos. I'm off to Ireland for a week and hope to be back with some footage of our adventures. Lots to come!

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Picnic Blanket = Red Rug To A Bullock

Saddlebags 73 2025-06-01 | 2-up on the 650 Suzuki V-Strom to Dunsland, and what we thought would be the perfect picnic spot in Devon's wonderful countryside. Turned into a bit of an ordeal, but it was quite funny.

We still managed to have a picnic, just not where we'd planned. I also managed to bring you a very brief history of Dunsland House which is (was) near Brandis Corner. It's a stunning location even if you are harassed by the bovine's.

0:00 Intro by Roadford Lake
0:30 The plan
1:09 The waffle
2:34 Halwill Junction map consultation
2:55 Bit of riding with music
3:48 Arriving at Dunsland
4:22 Follow me, let's meet the locals
5:16 Here's trouble
9:08 They win. Mooving on!
10:30 The new picnic spot
10:42 The history of Dunsland House
12:09 It's huge!
12:44 Made it out alive

Music:

Traveler - Wildflowers
Afternoon Spring Wednesday - Da Sein
Emerald Falls - Wildflowers

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EXPLORE DARTMOOR by MOTORCYCLE

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-25 | EXPLORE DARTMOOR by MOTORCYCLE

Hello my friends. I got a little carried away with this so it's much longer than my usual videos. It was just such a good day on the bike. I start off by riding to the end of a road from Cadover Bridge. From there I show you a spectacular view looking down towards Burrator reservoir and Sheepstor village, before riding down to the dam and looking across the lake.
Then through Princetown, passing Dartmoor prison and onto Venford Reservoir, again stopping on the dam to show you the lake. Then I head for my final destination, Leigh Tor (which is very near Poundsgate), but making a quick stop at the lovely little village of Holne.
At Leigh Tor I put on my walking boots and eventually find a vantage point I discovered recently, looking across the treetops towards The River Dart. Finishing off with a sweaty climb, coffee and an egg bap.
All along the way I waffle on and that includes chat about a couple of walks that Twinks and I have enjoyed recently. So, I bunged a couple of Relive vids on the end, just to make it even longer. There is an awful lot more to see on Dartmoor, including a lot of fantastic scenery on this ride that I just couldn't squeeze in.

0:00 Taking gateway views to another level
0:23 Bring on the waffle
2:32 Cadover recreation....I mean Bridge.
8:33 Baby calf?
8:51 Overlooking Buarrator Reservoir
9:26 Sheepstor village
10:17 Dam, Burrator lake
11:20 Princetown and Dartmoor prison
12:05 Some priddy
13:09 Venford reservoir
14:27 Holne
15:55 Irresistible gateway (didn't make the thumbnail)
16:58 Leigh Tor and walking boots
19:30 I came all this way for this
20:34 Sweaty mess
20:58 Egg bap
21:14 That is it.....apart from

Soundtrack:

Royal Enfield Himalayan
Waffle
Tweety birds
Heavy breathing

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Louis to Looe - Los Perezosos Special

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-18 | Louis' to Looe - Los Perezosos Special

Link to Lipgloss, helmets and him @lipglosshelmetsandhim

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Join Los Perezosos, the exceedingly unofficial Royal Enfield Club for a ride from Louis' Tearooms on Kit Hill near Callington, to Looe for fish and chips. It's the first time the group has been led by a girl, and Kim did a great job.

From arrival at Louis' I messed up the mic connection. So frustrating because we had a giggle during the introductions, but that's how it goes sometimes.

After filling our bellies a few of us rode up to Minions and Caradon Hill. Another great day out with fantastic company.

0:00 Epic gateway intro
0:20 Riding Ernie the Royal Enfield Classic 500 to Louis'
1:42 Epic river crossing
2:29 Epic arrival at Louis'
2:48 Epic introductions
4:44 Epic microphone failure continues
5:22 Epic faff in the car park
5:54 George Michael?
6:04 Epic food shot
6:30 Off to the moors
6:57 Epic shots of the bikes
7:58 Epic bah bah's

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Whats Happened To The Witch?

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-16 | What's Happened To The Witch?

I think I just needed some practice at motovlogging as it's a weak point for me. So here I waffle on about why I've fitted a top box to the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the removal of the evap cartridge and the first time I've fallen off a bike for over thirty years, all because someone stole a load of cable :D

The sound quality is terrible I'm afraid.

0:00 Gateway intro
0:49 Moan, moan ,moan.
1:19 I deleted the evap system
3:44 Druxton Bridge
4:18 She fell over (bit of a story)
7:34 Netherbridge (shut up dog)
9:27 Man who late better than man than never

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Himalayan to the Luxulyan Valley

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-11 | Himalayan to the Luxulyan Valley

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Hello my friends. I wondered about adding this to my 'Rides Through Time' series, seeing as it's covering a historic topic. If you are interested in history there's plenty to see in that series of ten videos.

In this video I ride The Witch, my Royal Enfield Himalayan across Bodmin Moor and down to the village of Luxulyan, not far from Bodmin in Cornwall. On foot I follow 'Saint's Way' briefly before coming to Treffry Viaduct. I show you some shots of the beautiful surroundings including some drone footage, and give a very brief history of Joseph Thomas Treffry's industrial empire. There's only so much that can be covered in a ten minute video of course. If you're able to visit the area you'll find information boards with info and maps showing points of interest.

0:00 Video intro
0:43 Bodmin Moor
2:16 Lockengate nr Luxulyan
2:58 Welcome very much to Luxulyan (where's the church?)
3:44 Saint's Way on foot
5:02 Treffry Viaduct
7:00 Heading back to Luxulyan by the road (features gateways)
8:05 That is it for today
8:17 Flower talk
8:52 Bit of a blast
9:33 End screen with bonus clips

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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Customised

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-09 | Royal Enfield Classic 500 Customised

I made a few changes to Ernie, my Royal Enfield classic 500 in chrome and graphite. Some are subtle and some more obvious. I haven't quite finished yet, I will probably change the mirror at some point and I have considered changing the saddle. But other that that I'm pretty pleased with how it is now.

0:00 Gateway view
0:25 Channel intro
0:32 A short ride to Netherbridge
2:17 Drone shot at Netherebridge (you're so lucky)
2:39 Here's Ernie my Royal Enfield Classic 500
3:11 Tidy up the bars
4:03 Lucas style indicators
4:44 Custom rear light
5:55 I'm an Saint
6:43 Bah bah with more drone

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Flapjack Phil Show Me Your Ride - Devons Lake District

Saddlebags 73 2025-05-04 | Flapjack Phil Show Me Your Ride - Devon's Lake District

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Featuring:
Flapjack Phil on Bachuss Royal Enfield Classic 350 Mars bar
Mark the Most Wanted on Gupta Royal Enfield Classic 500 Black/Chrome
Mike on Royal Enfield Classic 500 Nato Green
Nick the Duck on Honda CB500X (needs a name)
Myself on The Witch Royal Enfield Himalayan 411

I was so glad to join some of Los Perezosos for Flapjack Phil's tour of Devon's Lake District. In case you can't tell, I thoroughly enjoyed this day. We met at Moretonhampstead and were guided to Trenchford Reservoir, Tottiford Reservoir and Kennick Reservoir. We enjoyed some magical lanes before heading to Bovey Tracey for fuel, and then rode to Hound Tor on Dartmoor.

0:00 Not the intro
0:34 The intro
1:14 On our way to the lakes
1:39 Does Flapjack Phil bring flapjacks?
2:37 Offensive flags
2:55 Bark
3:22 Trenchford Reservoir
4:15 He was gonna take some photos with the full moon but.....
5:14 Tottiford Reservoir and Easter flapjacks :)
5:52 Love it
6:46 Kennick Reservoir
8:17 Magical lanes
9:08 Could this be Bovey Tracey?
9:11 This is Bovey Tracey
9:14 Have you pinched his satchel?
9:36 Stunning ride to Dartmoor
10:52 Hound Tor for some Batman & Robin jokes (had to be there)
11:11 Wrap it up with some thanks

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Show Me Your Ride - Uncle Jesse

Saddlebags 73 2025-04-27 | Show Me Your Ride - Uncle Jesse

Welcome very much to the first 'SHOW ME YOUR RIDE'. Join Mark the most wanted and I as we meet Uncle Jesse, his son Connor and Connor's better half Katie, and they take us on a wonderful ride which includes Dulverton, Exmoor, Porlock Weir, Valley of the Rocks and much more. Such a good time was had.

0:00 The start of the video
0:52 Following Mark to Tiverton
2:43 A story from Bow
3:55 Meeting Uncle Jesse
4:18 Gateway competition
6:26 Exbridge
6:51 Dulverton
8:31 Dunkery Beacon (or whatever it's called)
9:19 Horner (ain't that priddy)
10:09 Porlock
11:12 Porlock Weir (topping the sea up)
13:09 Porlock toll road
14:30 Valley of the Rocks

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Ernies Out - Los Perezosos at North Cornwall Motorcycles

Saddlebags 73 2025-04-13 | Ernie's Out - Los Perezosos at North Cornwall Motorcycles

A quick visit to North Cornwall Motorcycles in Bude to meet some of the guys from Los Perezosos. First proper ride on Ernie the Royal Enfield Classic 500 this year, and it felt so good. I'll do a video sometime soon to show you Ernie's new rear light and some of the other small changes I've made over the winter.

0:00 Intro
0:54 En route to Bude
1:57 Arriving at North Coast Motorcycles
2:27 The arrival of Los Perezosos - much excite
3:30 Bacon rolls and bikes
4:23 Adios amigos
4:49 Heading home through the lanes
7:24 End screen and sneaky peak at Ernie

Many thanks to NCM for allowing me to film.

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Another Day With Los Perezosos

Saddlebags 73 2025-03-23 | Another Day With Los Perezosos

My first time out playing for a little while. It was great to catch up with a few of 'Los Perezosos', the exceedingly unofficial Royal Enfield club.

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My focus wasn't on filming, I was enjoying the time on the bike and chatting at the stops, so it isn't the most interesting video, I admit. I have been quiet on YouTube recently and really wanted to put something out so I'm just sharing a few clips with some cool tunes added.

We met by the bins at Tesco in Lanson before riding through the lanes to Northcott Mouth on the north coast of Cornwall, where I discover the tearoom/cafe to be closed until the following week. From there we rode on to Bideford Quay and finally stopping for refreshments and a look at the bikes, of which there were many.

Featuring:
Mister Dave - CB500X
Mark The Most Wanted - BMW RT
Mike (the rowdy one) Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Flapjack Phil - Pan European 1300
Me - V-Strom 650

Music:
Open Minds - Johan Glossner
Arriving at Dusk - American Legion
Gutter Gator - Benjamin Kling

0:00 Introduction
1:01 The bins at Tesco
1:28 On the way to Northcott Mouth
2:29 Arriving at Northcott Mouth
3:56 Heading for Bideford
4:50 Bideford Quay
5:30 En route to Torrington Common
6:11 Torrington Common for refreshments
6:47 Going home - Bah bah

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BIKES & BACKDROPS AROUND BRENTOR - THATS INTERESTING

Saddlebags 73 2025-02-23 | BIKES & BACKDROPS AROUND BRENTOR - THAT'S INTERESTING

#bikesandbackdrops #motorbikephotos #motorbikepictures #motorcyclephotography #motorcyclephotos

Hello my friends and welcome to another bikes and backdrops video. In this episode I ride around Brentor church, get myself lost, find Mister Dave's green lane, and show a selection of photos that in one way or another, I find interesting. Many thanks to all who have sent pictures to me. As I say in the video, I'm asking for no more photos for now. I have a lot to catch up on and little time to do so. I shall endeavour to use all the ones I have received and perhaps continue with the series at a later date.
In the time stamps below you'll see links to any channels mentioned throughout the video.

0:00 Video intro
0:32 Heading to Brentor
0:54 Rice pudding mine
1:07 Melanie and Alan - Eye Michael's Gate
1:44 Still heading to Brentor
1:49 @craigyllyn - Folly
2:07 We met Diarmuid we did
2:39 Diarmuid's photo - Titanic memorial Ireland
3:26 Gaz and Ernie - Newcastle New South Wales
4:24 Silver Fox - Greenhow cemetery (sorry link not working)
4:57 Brentor up there
5:26 Wrong turn
5:39 Spoiling you I am
5:49 Jim Sadler - Tiverton Castle
6:09 @CalmBiker - Ulrome erosion
6:32 I know where I am. I'm heading for Brentor
6:50 Brentor church looks pretty awesome up there
7:23 Michael Dale - Up north
7:48 Join me as my mirror comes lose
9:27 Peter Holland - Mont Dol
9:49 Heading for Brentor
10:03 I don't go up to Brentor church
10:13 Tom D - Sewer plant
10:45 Heading away from Brentor
10:56 Jim Sadler - Velocette Venom

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The Silent Tower - Boscastle - Cornish folklore

Saddlebags 73 2025-02-16 | The Silent Tower - Boscastle - Cornish folklore

#TheSilentTower #Boscastle #CornishFolklore #CornwallAdventures #CornwallTouring #CornishLegends #DiscoverCornwall #UKTravel #HiddenCornwall #FolkloreStories #MysticalCornwall #VisitBoscastle #CornwallExploration #TravelUK #folkloretales

0:00 Intro
1:31 Boscastle - Forrabury Church - St Symphorian's
1:50 How the story goes - The Silent Tower
6:37 I haven't finished - Boscastle Harbour and car park
7:39 Hey pooch - en route to Minster church
8:24 Found it! - Minster church Boscastle

Probably my favourite kind of video to make, I hope you enjoyed it. Filmed on a cold February day. I look forward to warmer weather and longer days.

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Do You Do Group Rides?

Saddlebags 73 2025-01-26 | Do You Do Group Rides?

Just me dripping on about group rides. I tell how I used to prefer to ride alone but, I didn't mention the fact that I also used to be quite happy in my own company. Still am actually. But I also enjoy meeting people and riding together.

0:00 Intro
0:10 Introducing some of Los Perezosos.
0:30 Eaff's idea (Eaff is Heath from @lipglosshelmetsandhim )
0:55 Singles club
1:19 Many minutes of waffle

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3 Fish and a Pasty - Vague History from St Neot

Saddlebags 73 2025-01-19 | 3 Fish and a Pasty - Vague History from St Neot

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Hello and welcome very much to the video description. Exciting innit!

Disclaimer: I cannot promise that all of the information in this video is one hundred percent correct. I have read these stories but who knows how reliable the sources are, or how well I remember them. It's all a bit of fun, don't take life too seriously :) I rode the Royal Enfield Himalayan to St. Neot, telling stories along the way and more when I get there. The whiff of pasty was strong and the hunt was on.

0:00 Crossing Bodmin Moor
0:39 I'm no historian but...
1:20 The Tenere Tree
1:52 Robert Williams (Bob Bills)
2:12 Clement Vallandigham
3:03 The Cobra Effect
4:04 It's a jungle
4:14 St Neot, ancient moorland village
5:06 Going well so far
5:17 Saint Neot the person
5:54 The legend of St Neot - Three fish
7:02 St Neot's Well
8:34 St. Neot the place and Oak and Apple day
9:27 The church and its fancy windows
10:08 I smell pasty
10:23 The London Inn , St. Neot
10:35 Disappointment
11:40 Minions shop, Bodmin Moor and a large steak success

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YouTubing - Why Bother? - Theres good reason

Saddlebags 73 2025-01-05 | YouTubing - Why Bother? -There's good reason

What starts off as a whinge and moan soon turns into me explaining the positives that come from a YouTube channel.

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0:00 Intro
0:20 My channel isn't growing
0:45 YouTube is hard work
1:22 How long does it take to edit a youtube video?
1:45 Lowley bridge and Lama's
2:16 Rezare
2:39 Monetisation
2:59 Bealsmill and why I will continue youtubing
4:09 Somewhere some priddy
5:04 The best part of being a youtuber
5:53 The seed was sewn for the first Saddlebags Social Ride
6:47 Kit Hill and making friends through youtube
7:20 Warm and fuzzy - reason enough

In becoming a YouTuber I soon found myself part of a community. In fact several communities. This started off as a community in the comments section, add to that the community of fellow motovloggers and youtubers. Eventually, through events such as the social rides and subscriber meet-ups, a real life, actual factual right in front of your eyes community. The birthplace of many new friendships for myself and heart-warmingly, others.

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#youtubechannel #youtubers #youtubing #youtube #whyyoutube

BIKES and BACKDROPS - THE JOKERS

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-29 | BIKES and BACKDROPS - THE JOKERS

Hello my friends and welcome to another episode of Bikes & Backdrops. This time it's the jokers.
A bunch of photos that were sent in for a bit of a giggle. In the time stamps each photo is listed along with links to any relevant channels.

0:00 Intro from North Petherwin
0:51 Mark B - Suzuki GSX GT by a bin.
1:21 Fingers - BMW F900GS by some bins.
2:13 Dave Davies - Royal Enfield Classic 350 off road.
2:40 Isla - Royal Enfield Classic 350 & Pan European at a bus stop.
3:10 @exeterrider - Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in a gateway.
4:11 Lanson golf course.
4:22 West Cork Wonder - Yamaha T7 (Instagram)
4:47 @craigyllyn - Ash tray
5:07 Paul Evans - T(rusty) Triumph and the dogs bollox.
5:44 Peter Holland - Royal Enfield Classic 350 busted.
6:09 Yealmbridge.
6:23 Werrington cricket pitch.
6:39 A barn for air b&b.
6:56 Thomas Belliveau - UFO crash.
7:49 Paul Holmes - Yamaha MT-09 neighbourhood watch.
8:37 Netherbridge
9:22 @lumpycarbs - BSA at Topsham goat walk

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ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500 - ONE SHOT - HEALY PASS

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-27 | ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500 - ONE SHOT - HEALY PASS

This is Mark (the most wanted) riding his Indian Royal Enfield Classic 500 in black and chrome, up Healy Pass in Ireland. It must surely be one of the best bike roads in Ireland. This footage first featured in my 'Enfields in Ireland' series which was filmed back in June 23'. We were riding the Wild Atlantic Way and took this excursion to take in the wonders of Healy Pass before dropping down to the ring of Kerry. Filmed by a DJI Mavic Mini 2.

Original video can be found here:
youtube.com/watch?v=giJedPxDqHc

Music:
Return Of Light - Christoffer Moe Ditlevson

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Gratitude

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-23 | Gratitude

Hello my friends. This was supposed to be a very short "thank you" video, but ended up being a drawn-out load of old waffle.

In short, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for your support and I look forward to whatever 2025 may bring.

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0:00 The start of the video
4:01 The middle of the video
8:02 The end of the video

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The Seriously Slippery Social Ride

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-22 | The Seriously Slippery Social Ride

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This was such a good day thanks to all that came along. There's always a great vibe at these little gatherings. We faced a few challenges on this one but it just makes it more memorable. So much fun! A shame @backyardadventuresuk was body slammed by the 450 Himmy, but he battled to the end and I was pleased to hear he was okay the following day.

Big thanks to everyone that came along, and a big well done. It was certainly slippery out there. Special thanks to Mark for offering to ride as tail end Charlie, to John for the saw, @exeterrider for getting there in the end, and everyone for helping it go so smoothly with the marker system. Oh and Exeter Rider again for the photo's at the end of the video.

I have decided to do at least another one "short notice" social ride, but I have a few ideas so it could become a regular thing.

Here's some links to the YouTube channels that were there, and links to a couple of videos.

@lipglosshelmetsandhim
@backyardadventuresuk
@exeterrider
@Bimble
@MJLangdon175 (BSA Bantam)

youtube.com/watch?v=CRbw7ulhSR4 (Lipgloss)
youtube.com/watch?v=fMVSthT-rCY (Exeter Rider)
youtube.com/watch?v=afpo_GWTJ3I&t=137s (Mike) BSA Bantam

0:00 Video intro/coming up
0:30 On my way to Netherbridge
1:51 The gathering at Netherbridge
2:10 On the way to Ruse's Mill
3:23 All navigable
5:23 Bimble @Bimble
5:30 Ruse's Mill
7:49 Some priddy
8:15 River crossing
9:00 Pit stop
9:49 Altarnun (main cam died here)
10:20 Bowithick
12:06 Heading back
12:49 @lipglosshelmetsandhim is a ******
13:36 Meet the locals
14:23 Coming to the end
16:27 The end

Music:

Run Away With Me (instrumental) - Roof
The Fairies (Instrumental) - Ramin
To Wonderland - Headlund
True Grit - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

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Saddlebags Short Notice Seriously Slippery Social Ride

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-04 | Saddlebags Short Notice Seriously Slippery Social Ride

The announcement of the very first 'Short Notice' social ride. Exciting innit!!!

I will be at Netherbridge just outside Launceston at 10am, Sunday 8th December. I have no idea how this is going to go, but you're welcome to join me on this journey into the unknown.

If it's dry I'll be filming here and there and I may stop the group a time or two so I can go ahead to a good position to film everyone riding by/falling off.

As stated in the video, Netherbridge is roughly two miles out of Launceston towards Holsworthy on the A388. It's a big ole bridge to the side of the main road, where it crosses the River Tamar.

I'll leave a apple maps link - not sure how helpful it'll be.

maps.apple.com/place?ll=50.656445,-4.337171&q=Marked%20Location&t=m

50.65644 N, 4.33717 W

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Catch-up - Alive and Kicking

Saddlebags 73 2024-12-03 | Catch-up - Alive and Kicking

Hello my friends, it's been a while. Sorry for the lack of videos recently. I hope to be back up to speed soon.

In this video I mention a livestream that I was invited to by @thepeakybiker The show is on his separate channel @THE PEAKY BIKER LIVE It also involved @exeterrider and @NooBiker
You can follow this link if you want to watch:
youtube.com/watch?v=u9of_G2fkvw&t=29s

I never have a great deal of input on livestreams but I enjoy taking part and a big thanks to The Peaky Biker for having me along.

I also mentioned @Banditmanuk and Richard and Carol's videos from this year's Motorcycle Live at the NEC. Very thorough and presented as always in their laid back, friendly manner.
Find their playlist here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeEfAoWoKdZOLMjgncTxfxHUuAKWMM1X

Then of course I mention NooBiker's tour of France - Route Napolean and you can find his playlist here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_utiAOOvtMmJwHrc_QB4XiNKEHkglum

Eyes peeled for the SHORT NOTICE social ride, very soon. And the next Bikes & Backdrops will be out as soon as dry weather and free time coincide.

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GALLOWS HILL and EXCUSES

Saddlebags 73 2024-11-10 | GALLOWS HILL and EXCUSES

A little poke around St Stephens, Launceston, Cornwall while I excuse myself from any gaps in the schedule.

Thanks for watching and for sticking around.

0:00 Channel intro
0:10 The start of the video
1:25 St Stephens
1:37 Gallows Hill ( maybe Gallows lane)
3:58 The end of the video

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BIKES and BACKDROPS ARTY FARTY

Saddlebags 73 2024-11-03 | BIKES and BACKDROPS ARTY FARTY

~I'm away with Twinks for a week of winter sun (hopefully). Thank you for watching and I'll get back to comments on my return~

In this episode I ride around the Boyton - North Tamerton - Ashwater direction, stopping in unsuspecting gateways and such like. There I tell you about the photos I'm displaying. There's links to each photo in the time stamps below and links to any mentioned channels.

Big thank you to all for sharing their brilliant photos.

0:00 Intro
1:20 sluf1963 @sluf1963
1:58 @wsmv WestonSuperMotovlog
2:50 Paul Holmes
4:16 @lordbillious Lord Billious
5:06 Neil MacKinnon
6:08 John Young
6:51 Peter Holland
7:43 @noobiker NooBiker
9:31 Stefan
10:18 @meandmyroyalenfield Me And My Royal Enfield
10:48 @cyl @craigyllyn Craig y Llyn

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LOS PEREZOSOS - BRIXHAM BIMBLE

Saddlebags 73 2024-10-27 | LOS PEREZOSOS - BRIXHAM BIMBLE

#manstallsbmw #bmwstalling #bmwrtstalling #bmwstalled #markstallshisbmw #bmwstalled #stallingbmw #markthemostwantedstalledit #shefellover

Another outing with a few members of the exceedingly unofficial club, Los Perezosos. Beginning with a ride across Dartmoor in beautiful light, laughing at Mark (the most wanted) stalling his bike, and meeting dodgy characters by the bogs in Moretonhampstead. Then we all laughed at Exeter Rider, @exeterrider before riding to Brixham and parking near the boat park.

I didn't film much of the time but scraped these few clips together.

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro on Dartmoor
0:35 Los Perezosos - anything goes
1:39 Moretonhampstead
2:06 Man stalls BMW RT
2:23 Men laugh at @exeterrider
3:02 Men laugh at @exeterrider some more
3:18 Men ride motorbikes to Brixham
5:16 Brixham has seaside and a boat park

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BIKES and BACKDROPS UK

Saddlebags 73 2024-10-20 | BIKES and BACKDROPS UK

Thank you for joining me for another episode of B&B. This time all the pictures featured are from the United Kingdom. As before, I had great fun putting this together and I hope you enjoy watching.
Any channels featured can be found in the time stamps.

If you would like to send me a picture of your bike with an unusual, interesting or out of the ordinary backdrop, send it to sadbags73@gmail.com

0:00 Netherbridge intro
1:09 Zed Charlie - Anglezark Waterfall
1:59 @blearyview2254 - RRS Discovery
2:29 My own pic - Liftondown post box
3:46 Isla - Thunderbird 4
4:45 Dave Davies - RAF Flyingdales
6:57 Paul Holmes - Wellow maypole - Notts
7:45 Wassa - Tank at Helston
8:33 Jim Sadler - Not a bus stop - Tiverton
9:42 Trevor Turner - Burrator Reservoir
10:58 Mark - Penlee lifeboat station
12:39 Fingers - Widecombe smiley gate
13:22 Lydford photo fail

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Waffle & Ruses Mill

Saddlebags 73 2024-10-11 | Waffle & Ruse's Mill

Short and sweet. Big thanks to Flat Cap Café Racer. Find his channel here: @flatcapcaferacer

0:00 Flat Cap Cafe Racer Sticker
0:57 Work
1:49 Kyaking River Tamar
2:12 Well Wisher's - Thank you
3:00 Bikes & Backdrops
3:57 Obligatory gateway view
4:30 Short notice Saddlebags Social Ride
5:14 Ruse's Mill

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BIKES and BACKDROPS - GOING GLOBAL

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-29 | BIKES and BACKDROPS - GOING GLOBAL
#bikesandbackdrops #saddlebags73 #royalenfieldclassic500 #royalenfieldclassicchrome #trethevyquiot #caradonhill #cornishmotovlogger

Welcome to another episode. This time I show a selection of viewers 'bikes and backdrops' from all around the world. I'm sure you'll agree there's some excellent photos sent our way thanks to all those that have shared. I start at Caradon Hill, stop at Trethevy Quoit and end up lost.

In the time stamps below you can find links to any channels mentioned throughout the video.

0:00 Intro
0:49 Caradon Hill and @CornishMotorcycleDiaries
1:39 Ireland - Jason and his 52 Royal Enfield (Vera)
2:41 Ireland - West Cork Wonder (find him on Instagram)
3:36 USA - @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield
4:19 USA - @sluf1963 ( Trethevy Quoit )
5:12 Canada - @RandysRides
6:12 Australia - Gaz's royal Enfield Classic 500 (Ernie)
7:08 Australia - @hachewie - Sydney Harbour and Opera House
8:41 Europe - Dave P - The Alps - 1980's tour on 50's bikes
9:06 Europe - Peter Holland - Andorra - Ulysses XB1200
9:28 Europe - @LordBilious - Col du Galibier - Honda Blackbird
9:55 Europe - Quentin Gazziola - House of Saint Cado, Brittany - Royal Enfield Classic 500
10:23 Europe - @economicalrides - Spain - Load of rubbish and ruins - Royal Enfield Meteor 350
12:04 UK - @exeterrider - Exeter clothes shopping - Royal Enfield Meteor 350
12:33 Cornwall - @peter236uk1 - St Mawes - Royal Enfield Classic 350

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BIKE MOTs & LIFE STUFF

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-27 | BIKE MOT's & LIFE STUFF

#bikemots #royalenfieldclassic500 #royalenfieldclassicchrome #suzukivstrom650 #suzukivstrom650 #kawasakier5 #motorcyclemottest

Filmed Tuesday 17th September

Silly little motovlog this. Quick run to and from MOT test on two bikes, a slipping clutch followed by a load of waffle.

0:00 Welcome very much
0:28 Royal Enfield Classic 500 MOT
1:09 Suzuki V-Strom MOT
2:07 Kawasaki ER5
3:20 Clutch has gone
3:34 Work life
4:50 Twinks
5:46 Cheesewring - Minions - Bodmin Moor

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BIKES and BACKDROPS - ROYAL ENFIELDERS IRELAND SPECIAL

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-22 | #bikesandbackdrops #royalenfieldersireland #royalenfieldclub #royalenfieldclubs #royalenfieldphotographs #royalenfieldphotos #royalenfieldmotorcycles #saddlebags73

BIKES and BACKDROPS - ROYAL ENFIELDER'S IRELAND SPECIAL

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It is a privilege for me to be able to share these brilliant photos sent to me by the lovely folk of Royal Enfielder's Ireland. I'm very grateful to this sound bunch of skins for giving me the opportunity.

As I ride along the back lanes between Lanson, aka Launceston to Camelford, I make various stops, often a gateway as I'm sure you'd expect but also Altarnun, by an old bridge at Bowithick and Davidstow airfield before reaching my final destination for a backdrop photo of my own.

Along the way I share the pics (as well as learn that Dublin is the epicentre of civilisation). Which is your favourite?

0:00 Intro
1:32 Peter Redmond - RE 350 Bullet - Tall ship - Dublin
2:02 Trix - RE Bullet - Temple Moor
2:18 Altarnun
2:54 Janner Fox - RE 500 Bullet - Brogue Inn - Tralee
3:32 Peter Redmond - RE 350 Bullet - Just north of the epicentre
4:13 Malo - RE Himalayan - Someone's hearth - Tipperary
4:24 Malo - RE Himalayan - Senans Alter - Co. Clare
5:00 Janner Fox - Merryweather Fire Engine - Moyaster - Co. Clare
5:56 Peter Redmond - Vincent Comet - Public fountain - Co. Meath
7:03 Mike Griffin - RE 500 Bullet - Portlairge - Wexford
7:48 Old bridge at Bowithick - Ernie
8:17 Janner Fox - RE 500 Bullet - Ploughing comp sculpture - Co. Kerry
9:12 Diarmuid - Kawasaki GT550 - Davagh Giant - Sperrin Mountains - Co. Tyrone
9:46 Davidstow
10:35 Davidstow Control Tower - Ernie
10:53 @frankysworld - RE 500 Classic Pegasus - WW2 observation post - Co. Donegal
12:24 Scratching yer ass?
12:30 Camelford - hairy
12:44 Final destination - Camel-Tow - Camelford

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THIS ONE IS FOR FRANK - I WANTED A CUP OF TEA

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-20 | THIS ONE IS FOR FRANK - I WANTED A CUP OF TEA

#saddlebags73 #royalenfieldhimalayan #dartmoor #widgerycross #greatlinkstor #sourtontors #thehighwaymaninn #thehighwaymansourton #thehighwaymandartmoor

In this video I tell Frank about my previous day hiking up to Widgery Cross on Brat Top, Great Links Tor and Sourton Tors on Dartmoor. I stopped near Lydford in a car park near Dartmoor Inn for a view of the peaks, and proceeded to The Highwayman Inn at Sourton to see Sourton Tours.

This all probably seemed a bit random, but it's the lead up to my neighbour informing me that dear ole Frank had recently suffered a stroke.

In 2020 there was some building work going on next door and when I emerged from my front door, I heard someone say "Saddlebags". That was Frank - and that was the first time I'd been recognised from my YouTube channel. Lovely bloke - he said he could sit down with a cuppa tea and just listen to Ernie tick over.

Turns out Frank is a frequent viewer and his son in law asked my neighbour to ask me if I could give him a mention. It's the least I could do.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Frank. All the best my friend!

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Haytor with Fingers - I Almost Met Ann Widdecombe

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-15 | #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #royalenfieldhimalayan #dartmoor #haytor #saddletor #bagtor #haytorquarry #widecombeinthemoor #creamtea

Haytor with Fingers - I Almost Met Ann Widdecombe

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I contacted Fingers on a Saturday morning to see if he fancied a ride that day. I was delighted to hear he was up for it. I grabbed a camera although filming wasn’t at the front of my mind. I met Fingers up in his part of the world and followed him around the lanes leading to Haytor on Dartmoor. We rode past Ann Widdecombe's house. I filmed parts but sadly missed Ann WIddecombe driving by as we left a car park. Anyway, I’m glad I did take the camera as this video is a nice reminder of a lovely day.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Following Fingers to Haytor
2:20 That's Haytor up there
2:33 Saddle Tor and Bag Tor
2:58 Fingers pointing
3:58 Haytor railway and Haytor quarry
4:32 Crossing Dartmoor to Widecombe in the Moor
5:46 Widecombe in the Moor for Cream Tea (and some other muck)

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Bikes and Backdrops - In Full Swing

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-08 | Bikes and Backdrops - In Full Swing

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Hello my friends, and welcome to the first 'Bikes and Backdrops' proper.

In this episode I ride many Cornish country lanes ending up at an abandoned and derelict little house near Bray Shop.
Along the way I show you some wonderful photographs that have been sent to me by viewers of their bikes with unusual, interesting or out of the ordinary backdrops. Finally I finish off with a backdrop of my own.

*Please excuse my mistake over the details of Spectre's photograph. I said it was at Dolsdon Place in Plymouth. It is in fact at Wolsdon Place*

Links to all channels mentioned can be found in the time stamps below.

0:00 Intro

1:32 Photo 1 : Quentin Gazziola - Paper Mill at Montfourat

2:30 Photo2 : Andrew C - Slapton, Devon

3:07 Photo 3 : @craigyllyn - Disused fuel station in Snowdonia

3:55 Photo 4 : @exeterrider - Bus stop in Exeter (shake of the head)

4:27 Photo 5 : @MeAndMyRoyalEnfield - Kennedy Space Centre

5:00 Bray Shop nr Callington

5:29 Photo 6 : @TheSpectre223 - WOLSDON Place, Plymouth

6:23 Photo 7 : @-old-school-motorcyclesltd - South Dalton, East Riding

6:52 Photo 8 : David Smith - Brent Alpha

7:21 Photo 9 : Paul S - One of Dorset's four red posts in.....Dorset

8:47 Sketchy lane - I love it

9:13 Photo 10 : @frankysworld - Trim, Ireland

10:03 All that remains

10:47 My backdrop

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Bikes and Backdrops - Coming Soon!

Saddlebags 73 2024-09-01 | Bikes and Backdrops - Coming Soon!

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Hello my friends.

I filmed this even before the first 'Bikes and Backdrops' went out. Therefore I only have a couple of pictures to show you. But as I explain in the video, I have had many great photos sent to me, so next time will be the real deal.

I start off riding the lanes around South Hill. Apart from the lovely lanes themselves I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. I headed for an old bridge I know and along the way found an old mile marker between Liskeard and Launceston.

I can only hope that the dragon fly was stunned by Ernie's magnificence and recovered shortly after we left the scene.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Riding the lanes around South Hill
2:23 Uncle Jessie's bike and backdrop
2:50 @lipglosshelmetsandhim bike and backdrop
5:15 Because I can
6:14 Pensilva (no offence to Pensilvans)
6:38 Mile marker backdrop
6:49 A poorly dragon fly :(
7:50 I know an old bridge
8:32 Reading like a 5 year old
9:12 You get the idea - send your pics to sadbags73@gmail.com

Music: Ernie

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2-UP to LERRYN - SUZUKI V-STROM 650

Saddlebags 73 2024-08-25 | 2-UP to LERRYN - SUZUKI V-STROM 650

#vstrom650 #suzukivstrom650xt #suzukivstrom650 #vstrom650xt #vstrom650pillion #vstrom650twoup #lerryn #lerryncornwall #cornwalllerryn

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Hello my friends.

Just a quick video of a recent ride down to Lerryn with Twinks on Gwenen the 650 V-Strom. We had a little picnic and I flew the Mavic Mini 2 around. Stupid me left Twinks’ camera at home, sorry.

We set off from just outside Minions, have a quick ride by Golitha Falls and Inkies Smokehouse before making our way to Lerryn. Lerryn is a pretty village near Lostwithiel on the River Lerryn which runs into the Fowey estuary. The parking is free, the Ship Inn is close by and has a great reputation, and there’s excellent pasties to be had from the shop at the car park entrance. Public toilets are also in the car park.

If you'd like to see more of Lerryn follow this link to the time I first found it whilst riding the Trans Euro Trail.
youtube.com/watch?v=A8PomQ8h9KQ&list=PL5mpUZ2mEgRh_lD_PUATy7AZzv2WWeRUP&index=3

0:00 Intro at Minions
0:41 Views for miles
1:31 Golitha Falls and Inkies Smokehouse
2:28 Doublebois
4:38 Arriving at Lerryn
6:22 Mavic Mini 2 drone footage

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Rabbits for Ruby

Saddlebags 73 2024-08-23 | Rabbits for Ruby

Just a quick video in an attempt to satisfy Ruby’s desire to see rabbits. The lack of rabbits was quite disappointing after seeing many at close quarters the previous morning. There was a special guest in the form of squirrel at the end, so hopefully that makes up for it.

Find Economical Rides here @economicalrides

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BIKES and BACKDROPS - ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

Saddlebags 73 2024-08-18 | BIKES and BACKDROPS - ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

#royalenfield #royalenfieldclassic500 #royalenfieldclassicchrome #royalenfieldindiaclassic500 #royalenfieldindiabullet500 #motorcyclephotography #royalenfieldphotos #bikesandbackdrops

Hello my friends.
In this video I share a few photos of Ernie my royal Enfield Classic 500 with what I think are interesting backdrops. I also stop off at Old Mill whilst filming to get some pictures by an old tumbled down barn/shed.

Big thanks to Janner Fox of Royal Enfielder's Ireland for sending me his photo of Julie, his BSA A50 beside an old lime kiln. Royal Enfielder's Ireland have a Facebook group if you are interested.

I would be grateful for any photos from you the subscribers, of your bikes with interesting or unusual backdrops. Please email them to me (sadbags73@gmail.com) and include any relevant information. I hate to be picky but I'm not really looking for scenery, but something more out of the ordinary.

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V-Strom 2-UP to BEESANDS and a ONE WAY CONVERSATION

Saddlebags 73 2024-08-11 | V-Strom 2-UP to BEESANDS and a ONE WAY CONVERSATION

#vstrom650 #vstrom650twoup #suzukivstrom650xt #vstrompillion #slaptonsands #beesands #shaughprior #slaptonsandshistory #slaptonsandstank

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Hello my friends. In this video Twinks and I explore a road we've never been down and end up passing through Shaugh Prior. Then we rode down to Plymouth from Leemoor along an exceptional piece of road, hit the A38, went through Avonwick and Totnes before I decided where we were going. So we carry on through the beautiful village of Slapton, down to Slapton Sands where I mention it's military history and show Twinks the tank in the car park. All that is left is to make it to the end destination of Beesands.

0:00 Video intro
0:20 Unexplored territory
1:46 Shaugh Prior
3:09 An exceptional piece of road (Leemoor to Plympton)
3:59 Hello John
4:28 Slapton
5:32 Slapton Sands and a tank
7:29 Torcross
8:41 GATEWAY
9:14 Beesands

Music:
You Light Me Up - Craig Reever
Vindby - Phello

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Los Perezosos ROYAL ENFIELD CLUB - Another Bleddy Pasty

Saddlebags 73 2024-07-21 | Los Perezosos ROYAL ENFIELD CLUB - Another Bleddy Pasty

#royalenfieldclub #royalenfield #royalenfieldclassic500 #royalenfieldmeteor350 #royalenfieldclassic350 #royalenfieldhunter350 #royalenfieldhimalayan

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This video features the following cast in no particular order.

Mister Dave - Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Master Dave - Yamaha
Uncle Jese - Pan European
Nick the Duck - Royal Enfield Classic 500
Flapjack Phil - Royal Enfield Classic 350
@peter236uk1 (Old Man & his adventures) Himalayan
@exeterrider - Royal Enfield Meteor
Saddlebags 73 - Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500

As the weather has been so foul this year we haven't had many opportunities to get together, so it was brilliant to meet with Los Perezosos for another pasty munch on Dartmoor. After meeting at Two Bridges we rode to Okehampton, up past the army training camp and savoured the flavours.

0:00 Video intro
0:14 Heading to Two Bridges to meet the boys
1:35 Meeting the boys
2:04 The ride to Okehampton
3:36 Up to the firing range (Ernie soundtrack)
4:50 At the top
5:01 The bikes
5:25 The Pasties (apologies for Exeter Rider's disgraceful behaviour)

Music:

Haystack - Biddy Sullivan
Sunset Road - Marc Torch
Dark Outlands - River Foxcroft

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Emerald Hunters - Wild Atlantic Way - Diary Style

Saddlebags 73 2024-07-14 | Emerald Hunters - Wild Atlantic Way - Diary Style

#wildatlanticway #irelandmotorcycling #motorcyclingireland #motorcyclewildatlanticway #skyroad #killaryharbour #dooloughvalley #achillisland #keembay #sheeffreypass #waw #wildatlanticwayireland

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Hello my friends and welcome very much to the Emerald Isle.

I was joined by Mister Dave, Mark The Most Wanted, and Uncle Jesse for an amazing ride to the west coast of Ireland, The Wild Atlantic Way and a memorable experience.

We caught the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare on Saturday 1st June 2024. Two days travelling each way and four days to play and explore some of the attractions on the Wild Atlantic Way. We found the emeralds - they were around every corner.

0:00 Getting to Fishguard
0:50 Boarding the ferry and arriving in Ireland (exciting innit!)
0:55 First stop, New Ross onto Kilrush in Co. Tiperrary
1:19 Sunday - Crossing Ireland to Foxford in Co. Mayo
2:33 Monday - first day to play - Sky Road Co. Galway
4:27 Killary Harbour and the N59
5:37 Tuesday - Westport to Doo Lough Valley and Sheefrey Pass
13:14 Wednesday - Tom, Newport, Achill Island and Keem Bay
17:48 Just a lovely stretch of road by Loch Conn
18:28 Thursday - Ceide Fields and Down Patrick Head (almost)
21:03 Rundown and thanks and special thanks

Not my usual type of video with the diary style and voice over but having lost a microphone connection in the early stages of the trip, I had to come up with something. I hope you found at least some of it enjoyable.

Many thanks for watching. If you're interested you can watch a series of videos (Enfields in Ireland), from The Wild Atlantic Way recorded last year (2023) when Mark and I rode The Copper Coast and Wild Atlantic Way. It includes Healy Pass, Conner Pass, The Ring of Kerry and many other stunning places.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mpUZ2mEgRjISaAJ7w3X68DhkPVhhuDP

Music:
Ghosts of the Rail - Gabriel Lewis
Cotton and Strangers - Candelion
Turn Pikes - Rune Dale
Portal Latrop - DEX 1200
Waterslide - (tribute/instrumental) - Loving Caliber
Reliance Of Dawn - DEX 1200
Wave Point - Sum Wave
Rimfrost - Strom
Happy Go Lucky - Victor Lundberg

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DARTMOOR FIRING RANGE - ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

Saddlebags 73 2024-06-23 | DARTMOOR FIRING RANGE - ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

A quick ride through Peter Tavy and Hill Bridge near Tavistock, ending at Willsworthy Firing Range which is one of three ranges on Dartmoor.

0:00 Gateway intro
0:30 Dartmoor firing range waffle and Peter Tavy
3:15 Hill Bridge
5:09 Willsworthy firing range

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Where is Twinks Taking Me? 2-Up to a Mystery Location

Saddlebags 73 2024-06-16 | Where is Twinks Taking Me? 2-Up to a Mystery Location

Twinks programmed the sat-nav and I followed it. After a bit of getting lost we ended up at Seaton Valley Countryside Park. We had a lovely walk through this nature reserve and found the perfect spot for a little picnic. We both really enjoyed this and I'm keen for Twinks to choose our destination again in the future.

Time stamps:

0:00 Video intro
0:32 We'll cut this bit out
0:59 On the road
1:42 Dangerous road/riding
2:22 Unfair comment
2:55 Smooth talking
3:12 It's all got a bit narrow
4:13 It's all got dark and dingey
5:27 You can't have bought me here
6:49 Found it!
7:07 Seaton Valley Countryside Park and Nature Reserve
8:35 Picnic spot
9:06 Bonus footage

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Tokenbury Corner and Industrial Heritage

Saddlebags 73 2024-06-09 | Tokenbury Corner and Industrial Heritage

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It was a glorious day and nice to be out on 'The Witch' my Royal Enfield Himalayan.
After riding over Berrio Bridge, through Middlewood and Upton Cross I arrive at Tokenbury Corner up on Caradon Hill. From there it was on foot to South Caradon Mine, and as I later discovered Holman's Engine House. I give a very brief history of the area whilst flying the drone around and, I find a pair of Exeter Riders' underpants.

0:00 Intro
1:06 Berrio Bridge
1:41 Middlewood
3:05 Caradon TV mast
3:22 Upton Cross
3:50 Tokenbury Corner on Caradon Hill
4:39 On foot listening out for cuckoo's
5:18 Looking over Pensilva and Liskeard
5:51 Holman's engine house at South Caradon Mine
7:59 Back on the road to say Bah bah
8:39 Pants
8:44 Flowers

Music: Saturn - Dragon Tamer

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NooB ER - Pre Social Ride Ride with NooBiker and Exeter Rider

Saddlebags 73 2024-06-02 | NooB ER - Pre Social Ride Ride with NooBiker and Exeter Rider

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Hello my friends!

NooBiker was staying nearby when he came down for the Saddlebags Social Ride. He suggested meeting up for a separate ride if any of us were free. An opportunity that Exeter Rider and I jumped at. So I met Exeter Rider at Tesco by the bins (of course) and we rode down to meet NooB.

We rode to Crackington Haven, Millook and Widemouth Bay when we came to a road closure and decided to end the evening there.

It was an honour to show NooBiker and ER around the area and great to spend a little extra time with them. Find their channels here:

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0:00 Tesco by the bins
0:40 Off to meet Noobiker
2:02 Off to Crackington Haven
3:15 Millook (or is it Milford) Haven
4:43 Steep climb out of Millook
5:20 Stop at the top
6:23 Widemouth Bay
6:51 End of the road
8:00 Bonus footage

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SUZUKI V-STROM 650X - DARTMOOR 2-UP TEST RIDE

Saddlebags 73 2024-05-26 | SUZUKI V-STROM 650X - DARTMOOR 2-UP TEST RIDE

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Twinks and I try out the V-Strom together for the first time. We rode the same route I use for the Saddlebags Social Ride. In this video we start at Haytor just outside Bovey Tracey, and cross Dartmoor passing through Widecombe in the Moor and Dartmeet. It was an 80 mile ride, the bike performed brilliantly and there was no moaning and groaning when we dismounted at the end. Both walking quite normally. Really happy with it and looking forward to some longer rides together through the summer.

0:00 Video intro
0:46 On the road
1:10 How I feel with a pillion on the Suzuki V-Strom 650
2:40 Pillion comfort and comparing to previous bikes
5:01 Widecombe in the Moor
6:31 Dartmeet
7:25 Brakes and power
8:26 Pixieland

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CODDIWOMPLE on a ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

Saddlebags 73 2024-05-19 | CODDIWOMPLE on a ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500

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Hello my friends.

I found a new word and couldn't resist using it and I did so in a gateway. Life goals!

(Coddiwomple - To travel purposefully toward an as-yet-unknown destination)

After that I ride Ernie my Royal Enfield Classic 500 around some country lanes starting off near Illand which is a few miles outside Launceston. I bore you with a load of waffle about a weekend in Somerset with Twinks, treat you to another gateway view and offer some advice for next time you follow a farm trailer down a country lane.
I have actually been very close to being squashed by one a couple of years ago. I followed all my own advice eg. keeping distance and trying to make myself visible but, I wasn't spotted and it started reversing towards me. Tooting my horn whilst paddling backwards made no difference and he was out-pacing me. I was a couple of seconds away from dropping the bike and making a run for it when thankfully, the vehicle it was reversing for found a gap to pull in and disaster was averted. Quite a story eh? Just needs some dragons and stuff.
Anyhoo, the video ends at Ley Mill after riding down a dark, damp and slippery lane.

0:00 Gateway intro
0:18 On the road (if you can call it that)
1:54 I bore you with my weekend away
7:16 Views of Bodmin Moor (some priddy)
7:59 Shots of the bike for the thumbnail
8:10 Not a random turn
8:42 Ernie is sounding delicious (well I think so)
9:03 Plusha Bridge
9:44 I've got a bit of advice
11:27 Dark, damp and slippery lane to Ley Mill

Music: Ernie the Royal Enfield Classic 500

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