Investigating dodgy dealings at Three Shires Head by Royal Enfield Himalayan Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2026-09-26 | Investigating dodgy dealings at Three Shires Head by Royal Enfield Himalayan
An autumnal and reflective ride into town Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-10-19 | Time for a wee break from our Norwegian content, with what was a pleasant ride into Ashbourne on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Some nice early autumn colours, and a little bit of reflection on this years season, with a mention of what next year might hold for us.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #motovlogging
And so to the Norwegian gravel roads aboard Blizzard, my 411 Himalayan. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-10-12 | This video covers the first of two excursions onto the gravel roads that Norway is famed for, and takes us to the 5,300' mountain summit of Blahoe (Blaho), overlooking the town of Vagamo. A trail recommended by prolific Norwegian YouTuber Thomas Hansen (@tshansen). Spookily misty at the top, but a great little ride for the Himalayan.@tshansen #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletouring #motorcycletravel #motovlog #norway
Trollstigen and The Atlantic Ocean Road Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-10-05 | Norway, episode 5 and another big item off my shopping list on Blizzard, my trusty Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. In this video we take a ride north, to the top of the famedTrollstigen road, before descending the relentless hairpins and switchbacks, and eventually riding out to the western seaboard of Norway, to pass along the comparatively recently built Atlantic Ocean Road.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #roadtrip #solomotorcycletouring #trollstigenroad#theatlanticoceanroad
First big day, Geirangerfjord via Dalsnibba. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-09-28 | In this video, which follows me on my 'first big day' in Norway on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, we leave our first night's accomodation at Forde. We travel further into the mountains to follow the road over to Geirangerfjord, taking in the mountain road up to Dalsnibba, which at 1500 metres is the location of the the Geirangerfjord Skywalk Viewpoint, which gives spectacular and breathtaking views of Geirangerfjord, way down below.Again, I must apologise for the sound quality, mainly due to my errant helmet mic, and as a result my reliance on the external mic of the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera. I hope in this video, I've captured at least something of the essence of the Norwegian mountains.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletouring #dalsnibbaskywalk#norwegianfjords
Finally into Norway, The first day to Forde. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-09-20 | So in this video, it's ferry to Norway time at last. We take the long crossing from Hirtshals in Denmark to Bergen in Norway, and a gateway to the Fjords, and including the first day's riding in Norway across to the first overnight stay at Forde.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletouring#ferrypaynorway
Blizzard goes to Norway, Episode2 Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-09-13 | This is the second episode of my lone adventure to Norway, aboard Blizzard, my faithful Royal Enfield 411 Himalayan. This offering covers my ride from the ferry at Europoort in The Netherlands, to Hirtshals in the North of Denmark, in readiness for embarkation onto the ferry to Bergen in Norway.
Blizzard goes to Norway, Trailerepisode 1 Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-09-06 | An introduction to this year's 'big trip' for Moorland Biker, and his trusty Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, Blizzard. This time we set sail from Hull to Europoort and Rotterdam, ready for the long ride to Scandinavia, and in particular, Norway.
Trollstigen or bust, my preparations. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-08-19 | Not my usual type of offering here, but in response to a couple of requests, this masterpiece of self-indulgence outlines my preparation and limited plans for my upcoming trip/adventure/expedition on board Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, to Scandinavia - in particular Norway, at the end of August. I sincerely hope that someone at least finds it of interest. #motorcycletravel #travelplanningandpreparation#onetigristents#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #freytag&berndtmaps
Bike night at Fort Paull on Matts 600 Diversion Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-08-11 | Time for another trip across to The East Riding of Yorkshire, and an opportunity for a ride on son Matt's latest bike - a 1992 Yamaha 600 Diversion, plus a visit to an amazing bike-night in a unique location.#yamaha600diversion#eastyorkshirebikenights#fortpaull
Smalley Cross 650 Shotgun ride Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-08-03 | In this video we renew our acquaintance with the guys at the Smalley Cross Royal Enfield dealership near Derby, whe I take out their Royal Enfield 650 Shotgun demonstrator, on a particularly enjoyable test-ride.
Cowdale & King Sterndale, plus another green lane Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-07-27 | A genuinely short one this time, covering a couple of local lanes to Buxton, a tad more practice with my cheap little handlebar camera (which fulfils its role nicely - for a fifty quid outlay!). Oh, and yet another different green lane on Blizzard, my 411 RE Himalayan.
Cheap camera trial, and another green lane etc Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-07-20 | In this video, I take a local ride on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, during which I try out a cheap 'thumb' type camera (which I think will do its job). We take in some delightful local lanes through White Peak scenery, and take in a new (to me at least) green lane, before finishing in the town of Buxton.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #visussportcamera#motovlogging #peakdistrictgreenlanes
Jervis Arms Bike Night Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-07-13 | Time to visit a recent addition to the local bike night calendar, this time at The Jervis Arms, Onecote, in The Staffordshire Moorlands. In this one I'm accompanied on Daisy, my Triumph T100 Bonneville/Watsonian GP sidecar outfit, by Chloe, our Dachshund cross. A most enjoyable evening indeed.Next bike night at The Jervis Arms, is on Tuesday 15th July.#triumpht100bonneville#watsoniansidecars#jervisarmsbikenights
In search of Ethel! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-07-06 | A local ride again, partly to experiment with camera mounting points, partly to have a look at the history of The Peak District National Park, with a couple of short green lanes thrown in for good measure.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #djiosmoaction4 #peakdistrictnationalpark #peakdistrictethels#peakdistrictgreenlanes
A Midsummer Morning Commute on Blizzard Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-06-29 | First of all, apologies for the lack of sound on the intro - no idea what happened there, but too late to do anything about it - sorry. Otherwise a beautiful morning ride on midsummer's morning into Ashbourne, on board Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. On this ride through limestone dales, we take in a green lane , possibly the best known ford in The Peak District, and some very nice views.#motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #peakdistrictnationalpark
Two Lighthouses and a Bridge to Nowhere! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-06-22 | At last! the final episode of my little Hebridean Adventure aboard Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. In this one we complete the coverage of the west side of The Isle of Lewis, before taking an overnight stop in Laxdale Bunkhouse, Stornoway. We then continue our exploration of Lewis, with the lighthouse at Tiumpan Head, and the fabled Bridge to Nowhere at Tolsta, before heading south to Tarbert in Harris, and taking the ferry to Skye, and ultimately back home. My conclusion at the end of this trip?....I have to go again soon, but in hopefully better health......blasted man-flu!! #motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #theouterhebrides #scottishlighthouses#thebridgetonowhere
Up to Lewis and the West side (Please read the description) Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-06-15 | This is part 2 of episode 5, covering my recent trip aboard my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, and includes visits to historical attractions on the west coast of The Isle of Lewis. Please be aware that there's a considerable amount of background commentary, that I find very difficult to edit out, apologies!
Northwards to Harris & Lewis eventually! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-06-08 | Episode 5, or at least part 1 of episode 5! We've moved across to The Isles of Harris & Lewis now, but there's so much content for this episode, that I needed to split it, to avoid an overly lengthy video. In this video, I travel on board Blizzard, my trusty Himalayan 411, from the ferry at Leverburgh to Tarbert, the main settlement on Harris. The continuation into Lewis will be in the next video.#motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #theouterhebrides
The origins of Whisky Galore, and much, much more! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-06-01 | Episode 4 of my little adventure to The Outer Hebrides, aboard Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. I this episode, we visit the island of Eriskay, and have a look at the origins of the film/s Whisky Galore, before heading north to the island of Berneray, via South Uist, Benbecular, and North Uist, prior to our crossing to Harris, and the next episode.#motovlogging #royalenfield #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #theouterhebrides
And the Aircraft landing at Beach No 1 is........ A tour of the Isle of Barra, aboard my Himalayan. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-05-25 | In this, the third episode from my recent Outer Hebrides jaunt, we take a look at The Isle of Barra, aboard Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, paying particular attention to Barra Airport, the only scheduled airport in the world to have flight times governed by the tide, the runway being the beach!#motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #theouterhebridesofscotland#motocamping#barraairport
A ride around The Raiders Island! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-05-18 | For this video, I decided to dedicate a complete episode to The Isle of Vatersay, neighbouring The Isle of Barra. We take in some stunning coastal and beach views, sample some delightful coffee & cake, and take a look at a particularly poignant memorial....all in beautiful weather.#motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #catalinaflyingboat#theouterhebrides
The Western Isles, an introduction. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-05-11 | An introduction to my latest little adventure aboard Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, where we cross from Oban on the Scottish coast, initially to The Isle of Barra, prior to our exploration of The Outer Hebridean chain of islands. This video follows us to the first campsite, just outside Castlebay, on The Isle of Barra.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #motocamping #solomotorcycletravel#motovlogging #theouterhebrides
The Manifold villages and their pubs + a Halifax Bomber Memorial, aboard my Royal Enfield Himalayan. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-05-04 | In this offering we take a scenic ride through villages on the rim of The Manifold Valley, taking in their pubs - in one case a former pub, but also taking a look at the memorial to the crew and passengers of an RAF Handley Page Halifax bomber, sadly lost in a winter-time crash, whilst attempting to deliver supplies to snow-bound farmers and villagers.#motovlogging #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #handleypagehalifax
Smalley Cross Himalayan 450 revisited Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-04-27 | In this video I take the opportunity, thanks to the guys at Smalley Cross, to take their Royal Enfield 450 Himalayan out for a second test-ride. On this occasion I didn't treat the bike with kid-gloves, but rode it the way it should be ridden, with eye-opening results. Many thanks to Smalley Cross for their help and support of my channel.#royalenfieldmotorcycles #smalleycrossmotorcycles#royalenfieldhimalayan450
Exploring Holderness by Yamaha XSR 125 Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-04-20 | Having spent the previous week house/dog/bike sitting for my holidaying son and his family, I took the opportunity to take Matt's Yamaha XSR 125, for a short ride around his locality - South Holderness, in The East Riding of Yorkshire. The video covers the exploration, and also takes a look at the bike.#yamahaxsr125 #motovlogging #yorkshireeastriding#southholderness
Guerrilla warfare at Smalley Cross! (Please read the description) Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-04-13 | This is the tale of my test-ride on Smalley Cross Motorcycles' Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 demonstrator, and is an example of why we shouldn't have pre-concieved ideas about a bike, based on other (tall) people's opinions as to whether we should like a bike (or not). Needless to say I enjoyed this ride very much.
Testing times for Daisy the sidecar outfit Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-04-06 | This video chronicles an ill-fated ride into town (the scenic way) to put my Triumph/Watsonian sidecar outfit through its MOT. The fact that it failed takes nothing away from the scenic nature of the back-lanes route I chose to take - Elkstones, Onecote etc. For what it's worth, the re-test three days later was successful! Oh well, that's another year of trouble free (?) sidecarring ahead of us. #triumpht100 #watsoniansidecars#motovlogging #staffordshiremoorlands#danpritchardmotorcycles
A Moorland Bimble by Himalayan Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-03-30 | An impromptu video, on board my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, exploring the origin of this channel's name, namely my home area of The Staffordshire Moorlands - the county's true moorland landscape. (also to celebrate a morning of perfect conditions). Also another shout-out to Andy's Man Club, a most worthwhile organisation.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #andysmanclub
Smalley Cross BSA Goldstar 650 gets ridden! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-03-23 | In this, the second video from my recent visit to Smalley Cross Motorcycles, I cover my test-ride on their BSA 650 Goldstar demonstrator. This represents my own feelings on the bike, and not an out and out comparison. #smalleycrossmotorcycles#bsamotorcycles#bsagoldstar650
Smalley Cross Royal Enfield 650 Bear ridden! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-03-16 | This is the first of two videos from a recent visit to Smalley Cross Motorcycles, when I took out two of their demonstrators. The first being this one - the Royal Enfield 650 Bear, and the second one being their BSA 650 Gold Star, which will covered in a subsequent offering.
Classics at The Duke - again! Marchs classic bike meet at The Duke William, Matlock Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-03-09 | Another ride on Daisy, my Triumph T100/Watsonian GP700 sidecar outfit, with Chloe our Dachshund Cross in the chair. Glorious weather, and the Via Gellia road re-opened fully at last, to the classic bike meet at The Duke William pub, Matlock. With a 'sossidge' for Chloe at Matlock Bath.
Staffordshire green lanes & The Dragons Back Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-03-02 | A short video here, exploring a reopened byway here in The Staffordshire Moorlands in the sunshine, with a squint at 'The Dragon's Back', and an experiment with new-found editing 'skills', regarding which I must thank Ian Hughes and Allan, of Froglodite Travels for their help and advice - improved my editing no end! Plus an update on future plans. #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #staffordshiremoorlandsgreenlanes#parkhouseandchromehills#ianhughes#frogloditetravels
Mob handed to the 2025 Dragon Rally Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-02-18 | My 3rd visit to The Dragon Rally, this year with both my sons Nick and Matt, and also my son-in-law Dean. The video's missing one or two aspects of the rally, but here it is anyway.#triumpht100 #hondatransalp650#yamahaxsr125 #royalenfieldsupermeteor650 #watsoniangpsidecar#andysmanclub
Chloes in the Chair again! A sidecar ride with 0ur little dog, to the Classic meet at Matlock. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-02-11 | This is our regular ride out on my Triumph/Watsonian sidecar outfit with our Dachsund cross dog Chloe, to the regular Classic Bike meet at The Duke William, in Matlock, Derbyshire. My apologies from the get-go for the sound quality, as I've changed my camera set-up, but the microphone settings are way off! Warning....this video includes gratuitous sausage consumption!!#triumpht100#watsoniangpsidecar#classicmotorcycles #thedukewilliammatlock
A Trip to Smalley Cross with son Nick, to test a CF Moto 450MT (me) and a RE 450 Guerrilla (Nick) Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-02-01 | This video covers a ride out to Smalley Cross Motorcyles near Derby, to take out their CF Moto 450MT, (Me) and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 demonstrators (Nick). uite an eye-opener in respect of both bikes.#cfmoto450mt #royalenfieldguerrilla450 #fatherandsonbond
First ride 25 Himalayans +1 Beta hit the White Peak trails Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-01-26 | Well it's that time of year again, time to get out on the trails of The White Peak on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Just an easy(ish) set of trails given the amount of ice on the ground. The morning being rounded off with a chippy lunch at the inland promenade that is Matlock Bath!#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #peakdistrictnationalpark #matlockbath#trailridinginthe peakdistrict
Spain Portugal Episode 12 The Last Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-01-19 | This is the last episode from last year's adventure to Spain & Portugal. It covers a tiny bit of the ride on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, across the north of Spain to The Picos de Europa area, and then down to the ferry at Santander, and home(eventually)#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel
Spain Portugal 2024, Episode 11, The journey north. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-01-12 | In this video, I move north, away from Almeria and the coast on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. My main target for this episode is the memorial, in many ways contoversial, to over 30,000 souls lost during The Spanish Civil War. This massive memorial cross and Basilica is situated in The Valley of the Fallen at El Escorial, near Madrid. An interesting and thought provoking visit to say the least.#solomotorcycletravel #motorcyclecamping #royalenfieldhimalayan411 #thevalleyofthefallen
Spain & Portugal Episode 10, Day 2 with Garry from Economical Rides Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2025-01-06 | Episode 10 of my Spanish/Portuguese adventure, aboard Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. This video covers my 2nd day in the company of Garry, of Economical Rides fame, wherby Garry guides me through the town of Nijar and into the Filabres Mountains. Sadly the video is incomplete due to camera battery problems - or more accurately camera operator problems! Some stunning mountain roads ridden though, in perfect weather with tremendous views.#solomotorcycletravel #royalenfield himalayan411#motorcycletouring #economicalrides #filabresmountains#almería
26 December 2024 Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-26 | An impromptu short, to show off a Boxing Day cloud inversion in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Happy Christmas and Thankyou, from The Moorland Biker Man-Cave. plus a bonus sunset! Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-26 | Admittedly a day late, but this is just a short(ish) video to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and to thank our subscribers for your support over the last year (and beyond). It was also an opportunity to try-out my new DJI Micro Mini wireless microphone. Unfortunately there is some background noise, so I've got to work on the settings.
Spain & Portugal by Royal Enfield Himalayan, Episode 9 Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-22 | In this episode, in Almeria Spain, on Blizzard, my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, I meet up with Garry of Economical Rides on his Himalayan for the first time. As promised Garry shows me around parts of the area that I've not yet explored, including a lengthy section of unsurfaced road through the Filabres mountains. A truly spectacular ride!#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #motorcycletouring #solomotorcycletravel #economicalrides #sierradelafilabres#motorcycletravelinspain
Fun in the mud with Nick on his Honda 650 Transalp, and my Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-18 | Another experimental video here, while I work on my editing skills using DaVinci Resolve 19 - getting there slowly! In this one I accompany my son Nick on a trip around the local White Peak green lanes, Nick on his 2007 Honda Transalp, and myself on Blizzard, my faithful Royal Enfield Himalayan. We celebrated a great morning out by stopping at a relatively new cafe, Hill Top Cafe at Winster.#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #hondatransalp650 #motorcyclegreenlaning#whitepeakgreenlanes#hilltopcafewinster#fatherandsonbond #osmoaction3
Spain & Portugal 2024, Episode 8. Cabo de Gata (part of it), by Royal Enfield Himalayan Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-15 | Welcome to Episode 8 of my 2024 Spanish/Portuguese adventure on board Blizzard, mynRoyal Enfield Himalayan 411. In this video we take a look at part of the Nijar/Cabo de Gata National Park. Great views, great coastline, and great coastal villages. Sadly I didn't allow myself time for a proper look at the area, but as always, there's always next time!#royalenfieldhimalayan411 #solomotorcycletravel #motorcycletouring #cabodegatanationalpark
December classics at The Duke William, Matlock. Martin Trafford Moorland Biker 2024-12-11 | Another trip out on Daisy, my Triumph T100/Watsonian GP sidecar outfit, to The Duke William at Matlock for their lunchtime classic bike meet. Better attended than I expected for a winter meet, with plenty of interesting machinery on display. Sadly no Chloe in the chair though, as she thought it was too cold!#triumpht100bonneville#watsoniangp700sidecar#watsoniansidecars#thedukewilliammatlock#ianhughes#restdayrider
