Hi Jason. Thank you for subscribing. We are sort of Derbyshire/Leicestershire based near Ashby de la Zouch. What bike did you go for after passing your test, and are you still riding it?
Guy's what ya doin !! greasy roads below 10 deg's has desperation kicked in ? 😉 "risky'' . Nice place to visit great to walk around and check out the bikes. Couple nice trikes although their not my thang really but you can appreciate the work in them and they certainly are not a cheap build either ,great place and fantastic watch just luv your vids on a Saturday morning guy's cheers 😉👌
Another great vlog guys. It’s been a while since I visited Matlock bath but it’s great to see that bikers still make the pilgrimage even on a cold February day.
It's certainly an iconic biker meet venue for anyone visiting the area for the first time. Probably a little too busy in summer for us locals. Yes we watched Rest day riders vid of the Dragon rally. Excellent 👍
If I'm honest, when we rode in, it looked packed in Kostas. We've had great chips there as well. So many great rides in the area, but not today as it's throwing it down! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Hi, thanks for watching. Loads of great roads in the Peaks. Will look so much nicer come spring and summer. You won't go far wrong going to Matlock Bath if you're looking for fish and chips. Cheers and safe riding
If there are that many bikes there in the cold, off season, Matlock Bath must be crazy during the summer!! You guys got to see SO many cool bikes!! Plus that place seems like a cool place to hangout. It has a nice atmosphere. Real good video guys!!
Thanks, really appreciate the kind words. Yes Matlock Bath is a sort of iconic bikers meeting place here in central England. Its a great place to park, look at bikes and just chill. We're lucky here as winters are not generally too bad so nice days riders turn out. Yes in summer it's a bit manic, not sure the authorities like the bikers and there's often a police presence. 99% are well behaved 😉
Hahahaha. Sorry. I thought I was commenting on Saddlebags’ video. Maybe I put your comment on his video. My brain is broken. I was changing guitar strings when watching today.
Yes on second man drop off the Tail End Charlie is introduced at the start of the ride (pre ride briefing) and remains at the back. On the ride the marking rider either sets off again when TEC comes along and he/she either slows down and lets him go in front or overtakes and then lets him overtake just down the road. Viz vests are usually worn as a recognising feature but if everybody's wearing them it becomes a bit confusing :D
In IAM Northumbria we use permanent lead and tail with unusual colour hi viz, as the tail comes up behind the junction marker they move off. The rider behind the leader always marks, no need for counting. Works most of the time…
First time to your channel and enjoyed the relaxed style and the format. I was lucky enough to live in Matlock for 3 years about 20 years ago and would frequently walk down to Matlock Bath to see the bikes. Not been there for a fair few years now but your video has made me realise a ride out there is long overdue. Ironically I have done more riding this winter than I have for many many years, and as a rule of thumb I try to avoid narrow country lanes purely to minimise the risk of an incident as they are generally covered in crud. As a first timer not sure if you have been there but Poole Quay has a 'bike-night' throughout the summer on a Tuesday evening. IMO it is one of the best, especially as it is set against the yachts in the harbour etc.
Welcome along to the channel. Think I've seen you commenting on other channels (TMF ??) We try to seek out quieter roads to ride away from the traffic. Unfortunately, some of these roads are not in great condition this time of the year. Would love to try Poole Quay but it's a long way for us from Ashby de la Zouch here in the Midlands. Appreciate you taking a look at our little channel, ride safe and best wishes from Carol and Richard
Well done Richard & Carol Another banging video Matlock great place and Wow lovely Fish & Chips Will have to go this summer with my brother and the Barlaston Bikers 😊😊
Plenty of great roads in the area. I've plenty of Best Biking Road vids of the Peak District 😉 Fish & chips in Matlock is a great reward after a long ride.
Beautiful beginning...looks so nice there the way the road winds through...pretty chilly, huh? We had snow for a few days but going to warm up here. Bet that mud was slippery...popular place for motorcyclists! Victorian spa...cool...fish, chips and peas...so are those split peas ...that's cool how you dip your fries (chips) in that...CBR 1100 beautiful! Cool fish!
We were so cold that day but worth it. Yep Matlock Bath is a traditional bike meet town in Central England. Formerly Victoria warm water spar retreat. Its as close as we get to a slightly tacky but fun seaside resort that's as far from the coast as possible.
just watched the rest and must say you both do a brilliant job . you have a new fan here . enjoyed it very much . next time we see you at Triumph I will buy you a coffee .this morning have been out locally on my new P C X. am up to nearly 30 miles on the clock now .!!
Hey guys great video! I enjoyed coming for the ride and the walk around Matlock Bath. That big Yamaha trike was based on a Yamaha Venture (maybe Royale) XVZ12 :)
Beyond gutted I didn't see you as I passed through twice that day! Drone shots at the beginning were fab and Via Gelia is best avoided off season as it can be horrendous with the mud/quarry dust! Speaking of parking charges at Matlock Bath, they did introduce a short stay rule and often have a warden walking about and timing people when they park up, and the bikes on the curb opposite lovers walk now get fined an all... Great video as always guys, can't beat some Derbyshire action, can you 😁
Yep Via Gellia was grim with quarry mud & dust, they should get sweepers going up and down. It would have been great if I had caught you in one of the passing shots on the street. At least we did actually meet by chance at the bikers breakfast. I've never seen a warden take a time on my number plate yet but guess it could happen one day. You would think the council would want to encourage bikers to spend their cash in the town. Not that I'm encouraging law breaking but if you're parked the other side and happen to leave your jacket draped over the rear of your bike..... Thanks for the kind words 👍
@@Banditmanuk sweepers!? We're lucky to get potholes filled round Derbyshire, forget about other road maintainance! 😆 I tend to go Matlock a few times a week most weeks, depending on the weather, and I've had a few conversations with the wardens, they seem nice enough but are there to do a job at the end of the day... catch people out who either don't know about the silly rules or don't keep track of time. I used to happen to hang my jacket off the rear rack myself come to think of it, but I never take my box off now so I just have to keep checking the time and looking for the parking rozzers instead 👮♂️🤣 P.S looking forward to catching up at one of the social rides next month 👍
What a quaint town Matlock is and still busy considering the time of the year. The Scotsman in me reels at £15 for fish and chips, you'd think with all the completion prices would be more competitive. Cheers for showing us all the bikes, it's always good to see what other people are riding. Carol is warming to the ZZR, no mention of looks other than looking too big. Your a big guy Richard it would fit you like a glove and is the perfect blend of power and touring comfort. Thanks for another entertaining video 👍😀
@@Banditmanuk I did wonder that but these days nothing is a surprise as far as price is concerned. They say every biker should try the ZZR, if ever there's one in a dealer near you see if you can get a try. Go for the Gen 2 though, the Gen 1 has no traction control, Rythmic Biker is finding out the hard way, I did try to tell him. Some bikers argue your throttle hand should be all the control you need but we're talking about massive amounts of torque. The choice of tyres also is hugely important. I'm close to pulling the trigger on the big trumpet, hopefully next week. I went to see and sit on a couple in Glasgow, didn't a fancy test ride in unfamiliar surroundings. However the one I'm after is down south, a limited edition colour scheme 😯😎
@@greywolf9292 R B hasn't crashed it I hope! TC is something I leave switched on if I've got it. The big Trumpet probably is the ultimate torque monster.
@@Banditmanuk No RB hasn't crashed it but he's having to learn to use his right hand as traction control, the back end goes out on him occasionally 😯 Imagine the big Trumpet without TC, you'd end up up a tree as it went into full launch mode. I had a look at the chrome Thruxton RS that's a stunning bike but looks a little small for me and all you'd see reflecting in the tank would be my big belly 😟 Another one I fancied and had a look at was the Speed Master, it's much lower and smaller than I imagined and probably not thrilling enough.
Brilliant stuff. Right from the opening shot, I guess you were standing in the little rough layby at the top to operate the drone, but those corners were in my closing shots of my last Welsh video. As I was born on the Via Gellia you can call it whatever you like, but just remember this, the locals always called it the Via Jelly. Just think wibbly wobbly stuff at kids parties! That road by the way is always that bad as there is so many quarry wagons on there, until it dries up then it's dusty. We were riding to Matlock Bath most weekends from '79 until mid 80's usually about 5 of us, before life, love and work took over, along with marriage, mortgage, even more working and kids. News update for Via Gellia. 2.2 million being spent on 'improvements' including average speed cameras, traffic lights at the 5056 cross roads motorcycle crash barriers, pavements and road narrowing to slow traffic near Cromford. Enjoyed the video ride safe the pair of you.
We were indeed in that lay-by. Got it, Via Jelly 👌 Yep I know the quarry, left at the top of Via Gellia. Do find it depressing they are spending money on speed cameras when so many of the roads are in need of fixing. I was riding from 1980, until the mid 80s, same story for me. Ran a Z250 to work for a few years in the 90s and then picked it all back up again in the 2000's with a couple of Suzuki Bandits. Carol passed her test in 2012 at the same time as our eldest lad. Glad she did as we now have some great times on the bikes. Nice to hear from you, and thanks for watching.
Been to Matlock Bath many times ,but not in recent years , going to enjoy the other three quarters of the vid .later . the mighty M T 10 .our son had one . I took it to Alf Englands for its 1st service as Chris was in hospital .wow the power was amazing .I got used to it on the way home .you certainly use the throttle sparingly .
I love the MT10, great hooligan sort of a machine. I'm just cautious about what I upload to RUclips. It's not worth posting anything that folks will report you for. After all, it will break the national speed limit in 1st gear!
@@Banditmanuk have had a few moments over the years .not broke the law speeding on purpose but once outran a jam butty . plus one or two other things .
Hi the first man drop off system you would select a leader and a rail end Charlie , these never change , so when marking a junction you do not move until tail end Charlie arrives , usually in a distinctive colour and they would signal with their arm up that you are allowed to set off again , Matlock was there last week , nice for a ride out and lunch , hope you cleaned the bikes 😅
Thanks for the clarification on drop off. Shows how much group riding we do! Let's just say I cleaned both bikes after the Matlock run but I shouldn't complain as Carol was at work earning. All the roads in the area were filthy 😳
Hi Carol and Richard, great video, some wonderful roads up there. The roads generally seem to be in a shocking state this year. Haven’t been specifically to Matlock for a few years but have passed through numerous times on route elsewhere. The last time I specifically went there I took the wife on my CB1000 for chips but when we arrived I realised I’d left my wallet at home and we hadn’t got a penny to our name or a credit or debit card between us so no fish and chip! And, to cap it off my fuel light came on as we arrived! Suffice to say I had to sedately ride the 60 miles home and believe it or not we made it back 😂 wonderful video as always, thank you👍🏻
Good job you were riding a CB1000 for that Matlock run. On an MT10 (Empty 10) you would have been pushing it after 20 miles with the fuel light on! Great story 👍 Appreciate the kind comments. Cheers
Wonderful video Richard. It seems that you two had a lot of fun among all those bikes there. You even found a selfie spot. :) That weed smoker tried to confuse you, but you were stronger. Joke. Got my like bro. p.s. I saw 2 Aston Martin over there. :)
We always try to have fun Gregor, it's what life is all about. I'm amazed at the number of folks who smoke weed but it's not for us.... We get all our fun & excitement riding motorcycles 😃
Loved the intro 👌do like a day or weekend In Matlock definitely got some beautiful roads 👌 the big Yamaha trike was a Yamaha royal it was Yamahas attempt to take on the mighty gold wing , unfortunately it never did love this channel keep up the good work 🙏
Wasn't aware of the Royal. I guess it never sold in numbers. Was a bit chilly on our visit but Matlock has to be done by bike a couple of times a year. Always good to hear from you
@@Banditmanuk as far as I can remember it was only ever for the USA 🇺🇸 market I only know this as my dad had the same trike I even thought that might have been his lol 😂
The drop off system works really well, and yes the same person always stays at the very back. One of our lads enjoys marking a junction, then picks us off one at a time to get to the second position again, just so he can go back and do it all again😁 Those K1300's are great bikes with great engines....until they go wrong! And those Blackbirds are still a really quick bike even these days. One passed me a while ago and made me feel like I was parked up! That Yamaha was the Venture, watch it back it says it on the front. ( 1300cc V4 if I remember ) 1980's to 90's so it's getting on a bit now I would say. I'm sure it's engine was used in the V-Max but modified for more grunt. Matlock looks a busy old place, and those cafe's takeaways must do a roaring trade with the bikers. Another good video from you two, thank you.
So Carol was right on the drop off system. 👍 Brilliant knowledge on the bikes, did think the trike had the V4 engine. Matlock Bath is a strange place really but the long curved street with loads of parking is an ideal area to park and show off your ride.
Glad you enjoyed Matlock Bath, only wish I knew you were popping in I’d have arranged to bump into you again Yes you pronounced Via Gellia properly Correct, it’s the Derwent, the river that flows through Ladybower Reservoir and The Grand Pavilion is currently being restored inside, although you can’t see the work from the outside Enjoyed the vid, even though I can see what’s going on from my front window 😂
We did enjoy Matlock, it's part of biking tradition. We've got a friend John Commons of the Vic Bikers pub. If you look up his channel called John Commons he uploaded a vid shot there on a busy bike night in the 90s. Interesting how bikes have changed.
Nice video I normally eat fish and chips from Charlie’s that the green big restaurant the warm waters we’re just behind that old not so famous building anytime now you might be able to see he nee tiny baby trout fish amazing site that is 👍
2nd man drop off works as the 'last man' is designated at the start and remains the same person for the entirety of the ride. They will hang back and hold the traffic if necessary when the person dropped off has seen them and pulls off. It's a tried and tested method and we have been all over Europe using it without loosing anyone.
Cheers Mark, shows how much group riding we do. It's either just Carol and I or perhaps another couple with us. I remember many years ago doing Europe with a company called BiketoursUK. He gave you a few route notes and then headed off. Most days we lost a couple of folks 🤣
I like Turquoise as a colour, especially for fountainpen ink! 🙂 Just not as a car colour 🤮 I think in some cultures it is considered Holy, and a bringer of good fortune. True story, many years ago now I parked in Matlock Bath and went for a wander, as you do. When I got back to the bike there were 4 people standing admiring the old girl ('85 Honda 500 XBR in Gloss Black) The 'Old Girl' was surrounded by much more exotic machinery.....the five of us chatted about what we had all owned back in the day...as you do.... interesting to see a lot of the bikes you showed in your video were nearly all 'old classics'? I used to take my bike to a guy in Stourbridge for it's MOT (I worked a stones throw away) He owned the place....he had a Blackbird....he'd had it a long time, and wanted a 'change' 'Trouble is, I can't see anything I'd want to change it for' He still had it as a daily user many years later 🤣
Good luck or not that car's colour was grim. You're so right about why folks like to just wander around and chat about bikes at Matlock. Carol asked me what I enjoyed most about making these daft RUclips vids? I said it was the comments, chatting about bikes with like minded folks. It's true. I'm certainly drawn to the older machines, can appreciate the technical brilliance of the new bikes but think some of the fast older stuff required a higher level of skill and restraint to ride and remain in one piece. Thanks again for watching
I have I don't get the peas. Is there a rule that you have to park front first? We almost always park the rear in first so we can pull straight out. That is a busy place, I don't see that many motorcycles in six months. I'm glad a stayed up a bit longer..👍👍
Mushy peas, lovely 😃 no rules front or rear first, but if it's busy you just pull into a space and worry about getting out later. Sunday on a hot dry summer day that little Peak District town gets completely packed with motorbikes. Honestly we avoid the place when it's really busy.
Good stuff! The two black ZZR1400's were Gen1 models, the Green/black is a Gen2, even though I live hours away I've been a few times, did the Heights of Abraham and all the nearby caves. Carol, if a ZZR14 is too big what about Harleys, Gold Wings, K1600's etc ?
Thanks, I'm a massive fan of the ZZR1400. Think Carol is attracted to bikes small enough to suit her height and size. Me, I love most bikes but not much point in having bikes suited to two up touring when we both ride. Saying that, I would love to try a Rocket 3.
@@Banditmanuk I'm a massive Kawasaki fan so very biased lol. but I'm only 5'7" in my Daytona's but you must not let being a short arse spoil your dreams! The new Rocket 3 looks a fabulous piece of kit, I also have a Thruxton which although not a distance tool is a wonderful hoot to ride for a hour or so. Best Wishes.
@@davidreed6817 Not sure if you follow a chap called the Flat Cap Cafe Racer, also has a Thruxton which he races on the Bonneville salt and also uses on the roads. Nice guy as well.
Last two times I visited Matlock Bath it was absolutely 'grid locked' with cars and bikes...I think there were road works last year that forced you to take the High St....some very dubious 'filtering' on the 'cross hatches' on my part....😊. Richy is the only one that can pronouce Via Gellia properly 🤣
The place can be an overcrowded nightmare on some sunny days 😳 I'll have you know the 'Matlock Biker' said I pronounced Via Gellia correctly on one occasion 🤣🤣
Cumbria is lovely and honestly Matlock Bath is a little Blackpool like but still a great meeting place for bikers. Fuel consumption on the MT10. I've never got it past 39 mpg! Even following Carol. Her Street Triple goes a third further on the same fuel. About 120 to 130 miles empties the 17L tank. Still a great bike with amazing performance 👍
@@Banditmanuk Cumbria is a lovely place but tell everybody, its busy enough as it is 😉 Thanks for the honest answer, 39mpg isn't good is it. I'm thinking of a change and the MT10 is a consideration. I reckon they will be a hoot to ride.
When running the drop off system, the tail end charlie always stays the same rider so everyone knows who is the last bike! 🙂 I've ridden through before, but not stopped I don't think.... With all that competition for fish and chips, you'd hope they had the best chips ever! 🙂
I guess I should have known really. Just don't usually do group rides. Matlock Bath probably has the greatest concentration of chip shops of any town I know. Fish and chips were good. Every place looked busy
The best bit about biking is the unwritten rules of looking out for each other i.e letting them out bikers on junctions. Gotta ask, is that local fish n chips....🤣
RE. The Drop Off system, the others have it all wrong, what happens is, the 'lead rider' waves his arms frantically at the rider second in line to mark a junction, the poor guy has absolutely no idea what the 'tail gunner' looks like, so waits there for much longer than he needs to and eventually 'Drops off' the back of the group (as the name would suggest) Eventually, they all 'Drop Off' and you are left with just You and Carol in the group, which is how you intended it to be in the first place anyway.....🤣🤣🤣
✋🏻. Like your videos, you do a good job, I’m a Derbyshire biker, passed my test 2 years ago, subscribed a few months back…
Hi Jason. Thank you for subscribing. We are sort of Derbyshire/Leicestershire based near Ashby de la Zouch. What bike did you go for after passing your test, and are you still riding it?
@@Banditmanuk hi. 👍🏻. I have a MT-07. I’m still riding when I get the chance, Thanks for the reply
Guy's what ya doin !! greasy roads below 10 deg's has desperation kicked in ? 😉 "risky'' . Nice place to visit great to walk around and check out the bikes. Couple nice trikes although their not my thang really but you can appreciate the work in them and they certainly are not a cheap build either ,great place and fantastic watch just luv your vids on a Saturday morning guy's cheers 😉👌
Insane riding below 10 degrees, i was conned by the weather man, said it was going to be warm and sunny!
Yep not ideal riding weather but good to be out.
Definitely interesting checking out the bikes parked up.
Thanks again for watching
Another great vlog guys. It’s been a while since I visited Matlock bath but it’s great to see that bikers still make the pilgrimage even on a cold February day.
Thanks, we were surprised how many were out. It's a real Mecca for bikers in the summer
@@Banditmanuk yes considering the 50mph speed limit and camaras on all the roads in the area.
@@bolton737 There's still plenty of great roads in the area
Learnt about a new place, for me from Flanders it's new anyway. Great vlog, thanks. For the dragon rally watch Rest Day Rider, she is good.
It's certainly an iconic biker meet venue for anyone visiting the area for the first time. Probably a little too busy in summer for us locals.
Yes we watched Rest day riders vid of the Dragon rally. Excellent 👍
Beautiful river and country footage, brilliant guys! ✌️
Thanks, it look so much better come spring time. We're lucky to live close by
Another of our fave rides.but usually kostas for our chippy dinner.well done
If I'm honest, when we rode in, it looked packed in Kostas. We've had great chips there as well. So many great rides in the area, but not today as it's throwing it down!
Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Fabulous video as always.
Matlock Bath IS an awesome place.
Thanks, nice of you to say.
Glad you showed us that. And yes in the summer it must get crammed there.
Alot to be said for winter/spring riding for that very reason.
It's the biggest bike meeting place in the area, probably a bit mad and crowded in the summer but definitely somewhere to visit if on a biking trip
Sally and I have many happy memories of Matlock Bath. Lovely part of the world. Hope the Fish and Chips were good.
The fish and chips were great thanks. Hope you are OK?
Thanks for this outing, I'm hoping to visit the peak district later in summer and I now know where to get my supper. Ride safe.
Hi, thanks for watching. Loads of great roads in the Peaks. Will look so much nicer come spring and summer. You won't go far wrong going to Matlock Bath if you're looking for fish and chips.
Cheers and safe riding
If there are that many bikes there in the cold, off season, Matlock Bath must be crazy during the summer!!
You guys got to see SO many cool bikes!!
Plus that place seems like a cool place to hangout. It has a nice atmosphere.
Real good video guys!!
Thanks, really appreciate the kind words. Yes Matlock Bath is a sort of iconic bikers meeting place here in central England. Its a great place to park, look at bikes and just chill.
We're lucky here as winters are not generally too bad so nice days riders turn out.
Yes in summer it's a bit manic, not sure the authorities like the bikers and there's often a police presence. 99% are well behaved 😉
Many thanks for sharing. It’s some years since I have been to Matlock certainly one again for the a future visit.
No problem, thank you for watching.
Definitely an iconic bike Venu well worth visiting
Another cracking vid Richard and Carol really enjoyed that thanks.
Hope you're keeping well Steve?
Just nice to grab a day out in the winter on the bikes. Had a laugh, had some chips. Happy Days 👍
Lovely stuff guys, fish and chips is my favourite this looked amazing 👏
Thanks was a bit cold for us but nice to be out. Reward was fish and chips.
Thanks for watching and hope you're keeping
Such a very scenic and relaxing video. Love the coastal views immensely.
Thanks, appreciate you saying. Probably more river like than coastal but it's as close as we get to a seaside town here.
Hahahaha. Sorry. I thought I was commenting on Saddlebags’ video. Maybe I put your comment on his video. My brain is broken. I was changing guitar strings when watching today.
@hachewie 🤣🤣 No problem, I was watching his coastal walk earlier myself. Enjoy his off bike stuff, it's a little like your own latest vid.
Yes on second man drop off the Tail End Charlie is introduced at the start of the ride (pre ride briefing) and remains at the back. On the ride the marking rider either sets off again when TEC comes along and he/she either slows down and lets him go in front or overtakes and then lets him overtake just down the road. Viz vests are usually worn as a recognising feature but if everybody's wearing them it becomes a bit confusing :D
Now we know. Shows how many group rides we do. 👍
Thanks Hepcat 👍
In IAM Northumbria we use permanent lead and tail with unusual colour hi viz, as the tail comes up behind the junction marker they move off. The rider behind the leader always marks, no need for counting. Works most of the time…
First time to your channel and enjoyed the relaxed style and the format. I was lucky enough to live in Matlock for 3 years about 20 years ago and would frequently walk down to Matlock Bath to see the bikes. Not been there for a fair few years now but your video has made me realise a ride out there is long overdue.
Ironically I have done more riding this winter than I have for many many years, and as a rule of thumb I try to avoid narrow country lanes purely to minimise the risk of an incident as they are generally covered in crud.
As a first timer not sure if you have been there but Poole Quay has a 'bike-night' throughout the summer on a Tuesday evening. IMO it is one of the best, especially as it is set against the yachts in the harbour etc.
Welcome along to the channel. Think I've seen you commenting on other channels (TMF ??) We try to seek out quieter roads to ride away from the traffic. Unfortunately, some of these roads are not in great condition this time of the year.
Would love to try Poole Quay but it's a long way for us from Ashby de la Zouch here in the Midlands.
Appreciate you taking a look at our little channel, ride safe and best wishes from Carol and Richard
Great video. I’ve never been but I’m defiantly going to go now. Seems like lots to do and a very nice place. Thanks for the info guys. 👍🏻
Cheers John, appreciate you watching.
Wow
Man that was a giant hello gold fish.
Well done Richard & Carol
Another banging video Matlock great place and Wow lovely Fish & Chips
Will have to go this summer with my brother and the Barlaston Bikers 😊😊
Plenty of great roads in the area. I've plenty of Best Biking Road vids of the Peak District 😉
Fish & chips in Matlock is a great reward after a long ride.
@@Banditmanuk
Lovejy
Love the area especially Bakewell
Will check em out thank you 😊
Beautiful beginning...looks so nice there the way the road winds through...pretty chilly, huh? We had snow for a few days but going to warm up here. Bet that mud was slippery...popular place for motorcyclists! Victorian spa...cool...fish, chips and peas...so are those split peas ...that's cool how you dip your fries (chips) in that...CBR 1100 beautiful! Cool fish!
We were so cold that day but worth it. Yep Matlock Bath is a traditional bike meet town in Central England. Formerly Victoria warm water spar retreat. Its as close as we get to a slightly tacky but fun seaside resort that's as far from the coast as possible.
@@Banditmanuk well, it was really neat! thank you for sharing!
just watched the rest and must say you both do a brilliant job . you have a new fan here . enjoyed it very much . next time we see you at Triumph I will buy you a coffee .this morning have been out locally on my new P C X. am up to nearly 30 miles on the clock now .!!
Thanks, will take you up on that offer at some point. Take care on the new machine.
great video again
Cheers and thanks 🙏
@@Banditmanuk 👌👌👌
Hey guys great video! I enjoyed coming for the ride and the walk around Matlock Bath. That big Yamaha trike was based on a Yamaha Venture (maybe Royale) XVZ12 :)
Hi, hope you're well. Thanks, had me beat exactly what that trike was based on.
Nice to hear from you and thanks for watching
Nice video, been a few years since been there. Must have another visit soon.
Hi hope you're well? Yep some nice roads between yourself and Matlock.
Well worth a visit
That's really cool and interesting vidz my friend. Beautiful scenery out there my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come.
Thanks, appreciate your kind words 🙏
nice video mr bandit, those fish and chips looked lovely
They sure were
Beyond gutted I didn't see you as I passed through twice that day! Drone shots at the beginning were fab and Via Gelia is best avoided off season as it can be horrendous with the mud/quarry dust!
Speaking of parking charges at Matlock Bath, they did introduce a short stay rule and often have a warden walking about and timing people when they park up, and the bikes on the curb opposite lovers walk now get fined an all...
Great video as always guys, can't beat some Derbyshire action, can you 😁
Yep Via Gellia was grim with quarry mud & dust, they should get sweepers going up and down.
It would have been great if I had caught you in one of the passing shots on the street. At least we did actually meet by chance at the bikers breakfast.
I've never seen a warden take a time on my number plate yet but guess it could happen one day. You would think the council would want to encourage bikers to spend their cash in the town. Not that I'm encouraging law breaking but if you're parked the other side and happen to leave your jacket draped over the rear of your bike.....
Thanks for the kind words 👍
@@Banditmanuk sweepers!? We're lucky to get potholes filled round Derbyshire, forget about other road maintainance! 😆
I tend to go Matlock a few times a week most weeks, depending on the weather, and I've had a few conversations with the wardens, they seem nice enough but are there to do a job at the end of the day... catch people out who either don't know about the silly rules or don't keep track of time. I used to happen to hang my jacket off the rear rack myself come to think of it, but I never take my box off now so I just have to keep checking the time and looking for the parking rozzers instead 👮♂️🤣
P.S looking forward to catching up at one of the social rides next month 👍
@Pooley Yep should be good. Never again will there be so many videos on so many channels of one ride out!
What a quaint town Matlock is and still busy considering the time of the year. The Scotsman in me reels at £15 for fish and chips, you'd think with all the completion prices would be more competitive. Cheers for showing us all the bikes, it's always good to see what other people are riding. Carol is warming to the ZZR, no mention of looks other than looking too big. Your a big guy Richard it would fit you like a glove and is the perfect blend of power and touring comfort. Thanks for another entertaining video 👍😀
It was £15.00 for both of us, gradually gets more expensive the further south you go. I do love a ZZR, and the green is my favourite. Maybe one day???
@@Banditmanuk I did wonder that but these days nothing is a surprise as far as price is concerned. They say every biker should try the ZZR, if ever there's one in a dealer near you see if you can get a try. Go for the Gen 2 though, the Gen 1 has no traction control, Rythmic Biker is finding out the hard way, I did try to tell him. Some bikers argue your throttle hand should be all the control you need but we're talking about massive amounts of torque.
The choice of tyres also is hugely important. I'm close to pulling the trigger on the big trumpet, hopefully next week. I went to see and sit on a couple in Glasgow, didn't a fancy test ride in unfamiliar surroundings. However the one I'm after is down south, a limited edition colour scheme 😯😎
@@greywolf9292 R B hasn't crashed it I hope! TC is something I leave switched on if I've got it.
The big Trumpet probably is the ultimate torque monster.
@@Banditmanuk No RB hasn't crashed it but he's having to learn to use his right hand as traction control, the back end goes out on him occasionally 😯 Imagine the big Trumpet without TC, you'd end up up a tree as it went into full launch mode. I had a look at the chrome Thruxton RS that's a stunning bike but looks a little small for me and all you'd see reflecting in the tank would be my big belly 😟 Another one I fancied and had a look at was the Speed Master, it's much lower and smaller than I imagined and probably not thrilling enough.
Brilliant stuff. Right from the opening shot, I guess you were standing in the little rough layby at the top to operate the drone, but those corners were in my closing shots of my last Welsh video. As I was born on the Via Gellia you can call it whatever you like, but just remember this, the locals always called it the Via Jelly. Just think wibbly wobbly stuff at kids parties! That road by the way is always that bad as there is so many quarry wagons on there, until it dries up then it's dusty. We were riding to Matlock Bath most weekends from '79 until mid 80's usually about 5 of us, before life, love and work took over, along with marriage, mortgage, even more working and kids. News update for Via Gellia. 2.2 million being spent on 'improvements' including average speed cameras, traffic lights at the 5056 cross roads motorcycle crash barriers, pavements and road narrowing to slow traffic near Cromford. Enjoyed the video ride safe the pair of you.
We were indeed in that lay-by. Got it, Via Jelly 👌
Yep I know the quarry, left at the top of Via Gellia. Do find it depressing they are spending money on speed cameras when so many of the roads are in need of fixing.
I was riding from 1980, until the mid 80s, same story for me. Ran a Z250 to work for a few years in the 90s and then picked it all back up again in the 2000's with a couple of Suzuki Bandits. Carol passed her test in 2012 at the same time as our eldest lad. Glad she did as we now have some great times on the bikes.
Nice to hear from you, and thanks for watching.
The fish and chips look good.
😋😋 was good 👍
Been to Matlock Bath many times ,but not in recent years , going to enjoy the other three quarters of the vid .later . the mighty M T 10 .our son had one . I took it to Alf Englands for its 1st service as Chris was in hospital .wow the power was amazing .I got used to it on the way home .you certainly use the throttle sparingly .
I love the MT10, great hooligan sort of a machine. I'm just cautious about what I upload to RUclips. It's not worth posting anything that folks will report you for. After all, it will break the national speed limit in 1st gear!
@@Banditmanuk have had a few moments over the years .not broke the law speeding on purpose but once outran a jam butty . plus one or two other things .
Hi the first man drop off system you would select a leader and a rail end Charlie , these never change , so when marking a junction you do not move until tail end Charlie arrives , usually in a distinctive colour and they would signal with their arm up that you are allowed to set off again , Matlock was there last week , nice for a ride out and lunch , hope you cleaned the bikes 😅
Thanks for the clarification on drop off. Shows how much group riding we do!
Let's just say I cleaned both bikes after the Matlock run but I shouldn't complain as Carol was at work earning.
All the roads in the area were filthy 😳
Hi Carol and Richard, great video, some wonderful roads up there. The roads generally seem to be in a shocking state this year. Haven’t been specifically to Matlock for a few years but have passed through numerous times on route elsewhere. The last time I specifically went there I took the wife on my CB1000 for chips but when we arrived I realised I’d left my wallet at home and we hadn’t got a penny to our name or a credit or debit card between us so no fish and chip! And, to cap it off my fuel light came on as we arrived! Suffice to say I had to sedately ride the 60 miles home and believe it or not we made it back 😂 wonderful video as always, thank you👍🏻
Good job you were riding a CB1000 for that Matlock run. On an MT10 (Empty 10) you would have been pushing it after 20 miles with the fuel light on! Great story 👍
Appreciate the kind comments. Cheers
@@Banditmanuk ah you’ve reminded me of how thirsty MT10s are 😁
Wonderful video Richard. It seems that you two had a lot of fun among all those bikes there. You even found a selfie spot. :) That weed smoker tried to confuse you, but you were stronger. Joke. Got my like bro.
p.s. I saw 2 Aston Martin over there. :)
We always try to have fun Gregor, it's what life is all about.
I'm amazed at the number of folks who smoke weed but it's not for us.... We get all our fun & excitement riding motorcycles 😃
@@Banditmanuk I know Richard. They are on almost every corners. I just agree. Yeah, it was a joke. We are into bikes, sure! :)
Loved the intro 👌do like a day or weekend In Matlock definitely got some beautiful roads 👌 the big Yamaha trike was a Yamaha royal it was Yamahas attempt to take on the mighty gold wing , unfortunately it never did love this channel keep up the good work 🙏
Wasn't aware of the Royal. I guess it never sold in numbers.
Was a bit chilly on our visit but Matlock has to be done by bike a couple of times a year.
Always good to hear from you
@@Banditmanuk as far as I can remember it was only ever for the USA 🇺🇸 market I only know this as my dad had the same trike I even thought that might have been his lol 😂
The drop off system works really well, and yes the same person always stays at the very back. One of our lads enjoys marking a junction, then picks us off one at a time to get to the second position again, just so he can go back and do it all again😁
Those K1300's are great bikes with great engines....until they go wrong! And those Blackbirds are still a really quick bike even these days. One passed me a while ago and made me feel like I was parked up!
That Yamaha was the Venture, watch it back it says it on the front. ( 1300cc V4 if I remember ) 1980's to 90's so it's getting on a bit now I would say. I'm sure it's engine was used in the V-Max but modified for more grunt.
Matlock looks a busy old place, and those cafe's takeaways must do a roaring trade with the bikers.
Another good video from you two, thank you.
So Carol was right on the drop off system. 👍
Brilliant knowledge on the bikes, did think the trike had the V4 engine.
Matlock Bath is a strange place really but the long curved street with loads of parking is an ideal area to park and show off your ride.
Glad you enjoyed Matlock Bath, only wish I knew you were popping in I’d have arranged to bump into you again
Yes you pronounced Via Gellia properly
Correct, it’s the Derwent, the river that flows through Ladybower Reservoir and
The Grand Pavilion is currently being restored inside, although you can’t see the work from the outside
Enjoyed the vid, even though I can see what’s going on from my front window 😂
We did enjoy Matlock, it's part of biking tradition.
We've got a friend John Commons of the Vic Bikers pub. If you look up his channel called John Commons he uploaded a vid shot there on a busy bike night in the 90s. Interesting how bikes have changed.
Matlock always delivers ;)
Certainly does if you're looking for fish and chips👍
@@Banditmanuk or some bikes to watch ;)
I was there last year with Pooley and Quinn Peaks, even met Moto Mogul.
Looking forward to meeting you both at the Saddlebags social 👍
Glad you got to experience Matlock Bath. Give us a shout if you're ever back in the area.
I've met both Pooley and Quinn Peaks randomly while out
@@Banditmanuk will do!
Nice video I normally eat fish and chips from Charlie’s that the green big restaurant the warm waters we’re just behind that old not so famous building anytime now you might be able to see he nee tiny baby trout fish amazing site that is 👍
Arr that's interesting 👍
Certainly not short of places to eat fish and chips in Matlock Bath
2nd man drop off works as the 'last man' is designated at the start and remains the same person for the entirety of the ride. They will hang back and hold the traffic if necessary when the person dropped off has seen them and pulls off. It's a tried and tested method and we have been all over Europe using it without loosing anyone.
Cheers Mark, shows how much group riding we do. It's either just Carol and I or perhaps another couple with us.
I remember many years ago doing Europe with a company called BiketoursUK. He gave you a few route notes and then headed off. Most days we lost a couple of folks 🤣
I like Turquoise as a colour, especially for fountainpen ink! 🙂 Just not as a car colour 🤮 I think in some cultures it is considered Holy, and a bringer of good fortune. True story, many years ago now I parked in Matlock Bath and went for a wander, as you do. When I got back to the bike there were 4 people standing admiring the old girl ('85 Honda 500 XBR in Gloss Black) The 'Old Girl' was surrounded by much more exotic machinery.....the five of us chatted about what we had all owned back in the day...as you do.... interesting to see a lot of the bikes you showed in your video were nearly all 'old classics'? I used to take my bike to a guy in Stourbridge for it's MOT (I worked a stones throw away) He owned the place....he had a Blackbird....he'd had it a long time, and wanted a 'change' 'Trouble is, I can't see anything I'd want to change it for' He still had it as a daily user many years later 🤣
Good luck or not that car's colour was grim.
You're so right about why folks like to just wander around and chat about bikes at Matlock.
Carol asked me what I enjoyed most about making these daft RUclips vids? I said it was the comments, chatting about bikes with like minded folks. It's true.
I'm certainly drawn to the older machines, can appreciate the technical brilliance of the new bikes but think some of the fast older stuff required a higher level of skill and restraint to ride and remain in one piece.
Thanks again for watching
Matlock Bath is weird but loved by bikers, good chips though😀 Had a 2005 ‘black’ Blackbird, great bike, a missile..
Yep, weird is a good description 😂 would love a go on a Blackbird, still a good looking desirable bike 20 years on
Enjoyed that 🙂 Nice to see a proper bike amongst that lot. You don’t have to be 70 to ride one 😐😝
Thanks, the rider of that particular Enfield probably had 50+ years riding experience and still chose a classic 500. Must be a good bike
@@Banditmanuk or he’d lost his mind 🤦🏻♂️
@@Saddlebags73 🤔🤣
I have I don't get the peas. Is there a rule that you have to park front first? We almost always park the rear in first so we can pull straight out. That is a busy place, I don't see that many motorcycles in six months.
I'm glad a stayed up a bit longer..👍👍
Mushy peas, lovely 😃 no rules front or rear first, but if it's busy you just pull into a space and worry about getting out later.
Sunday on a hot dry summer day that little Peak District town gets completely packed with motorbikes.
Honestly we avoid the place when it's really busy.
I can see where your coming from flat cap but infact mushy peas with fish and chips just works. Its a nice contrast with the rest of it. Quite tasty🍟
Good stuff! The two black ZZR1400's were Gen1 models, the Green/black is a Gen2, even though I live hours away I've been a few times, did the Heights of Abraham and all the nearby caves. Carol, if a ZZR14 is too big what about Harleys, Gold Wings, K1600's etc ?
Thanks, I'm a massive fan of the ZZR1400. Think Carol is attracted to bikes small enough to suit her height and size. Me, I love most bikes but not much point in having bikes suited to two up touring when we both ride. Saying that, I would love to try a Rocket 3.
@@Banditmanuk I'm a massive Kawasaki fan so very biased lol. but I'm only 5'7" in my Daytona's but you must not let being a short arse spoil your dreams! The new Rocket 3 looks a fabulous piece of kit, I also have a Thruxton which although not a distance tool is a wonderful hoot to ride for a hour or so. Best Wishes.
@@davidreed6817 Not sure if you follow a chap called the Flat Cap Cafe Racer, also has a Thruxton which he races on the Bonneville salt and also uses on the roads. Nice guy as well.
@@Banditmanuk many thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.
… and to have some chips! ✌️
Had to be done👍
that was agony watching you eat those fish n chips------------WANT SOME
Hi John, so nice to hear from you. I know how you love fish and chips. Honestly they were delicious 😋
You can keep the peas thanks.
🤣🤣 They are lovely
Last two times I visited Matlock Bath it was absolutely 'grid locked' with cars and bikes...I think there were road works last year that forced you to take the High St....some very dubious 'filtering' on the 'cross hatches' on my part....😊. Richy is the only one that can pronouce Via Gellia properly 🤣
The place can be an overcrowded nightmare on some sunny days 😳
I'll have you know the 'Matlock Biker' said I pronounced Via Gellia correctly on one occasion 🤣🤣
Never been to Matlock Bath but it looks a worthy trip from Cumbria.
Tell me, how bad is the MT10 on fuel? Folks say its pretty bad. Is it really?
Cumbria is lovely and honestly Matlock Bath is a little Blackpool like but still a great meeting place for bikers.
Fuel consumption on the MT10. I've never got it past 39 mpg! Even following Carol. Her Street Triple goes a third further on the same fuel.
About 120 to 130 miles empties the 17L tank. Still a great bike with amazing performance 👍
@@Banditmanuk Cumbria is a lovely place but tell everybody, its busy enough as it is 😉
Thanks for the honest answer, 39mpg isn't good is it. I'm thinking of a change and the MT10 is a consideration. I reckon they will be a hoot to ride.
@@P67R_Nick They are. And reliable. It's why I still have mine at 7 years
When running the drop off system, the tail end charlie always stays the same rider so everyone knows who is the last bike! 🙂
I've ridden through before, but not stopped I don't think.... With all that competition for fish and chips, you'd hope they had the best chips ever! 🙂
I guess I should have known really. Just don't usually do group rides.
Matlock Bath probably has the greatest concentration of chip shops of any town I know. Fish and chips were good. Every place looked busy
@@Banditmanuk every place.... plaice.... I see... sea... what you did there! 😀
The best bit about biking is the unwritten rules of looking out for each other i.e letting them out bikers on junctions. Gotta ask, is that local fish n chips....🤣
Those fish were swimming happily in the pond at the top of the street just minutes earlier 😋
12:04 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 i think same engine basicly same as the Vmax
Arr, thank you. Thought it looked like the V max engine
only live like 60 mins from there never been on my bike to matlock
I normally head somewhere quieter in the summer. Thought it would be nice to do a walk around there for folks that's never been.
@@Banditmanuk i would like to go on the bike just once as i know its gets very busy at times doesn't it mukka
RE. The Drop Off system, the others have it all wrong, what happens is, the 'lead rider' waves his arms frantically at the rider second in line to mark a junction, the poor guy has absolutely no idea what the 'tail gunner' looks like, so waits there for much longer than he needs to and eventually 'Drops off' the back of the group (as the name would suggest) Eventually, they all 'Drop Off' and you are left with just You and Carol in the group, which is how you intended it to be in the first place anyway.....🤣🤣🤣
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