That was awesome Dave; my kinda roads, motorcycling utopia. I first heard of ‘synchronicity’ in a book by Jack Higgins ‘The Eagle Has Landed’. Funny how it’s stuck in my mind for all these decades. Looking forward to the second part. Ride safe bud. 🏍👍😜
Great scenery and a bit of nostalgia, thanks Dave. I remember walking a five mile round trip to make phone calls, a long time ago. Single track roads are usually devoid of road furniture, nature is just inches away and the modern world is left behind, riding along them almost feels like flying as I used to in dreams when I was young. Of course there's sometimes a fool in a hurry to shatter the illusion.
Yes, there's some glorious countryside in that neck of the woods, Dave. Pre-decimal currency; I'm old enough to remember the farthing... Back in the early '60's petrol cost around 5 shillings (five bob = 25 p, or around 5.5p/litre) a gallon; that sounds very cheap today, but in 1962 my RAF in-the-hand pay was just one pound a week.
Very nice riding and weather too! Talking about the old telephone boxes. In them they had a nationwide list of the exchanges. Can you remember the last name on the list? I'll give you a clue, it began with Z. I'll see you in part 2 Dave cheers.
Such a recent ride but I had forgotten the stunning beauty of this ride, due for a return visit soon. Being an older git I remember farthings in the classroom when learning money as well as halfpennies or ‘apenis’. Andy
My MG Stone Special Edition now has 1700 miles on it since it (finally) arrived, mid April. Yes, it's engagingly unrefined below 65mph, but it goes silky smooth at motorway speeds and above (allegedly!). I fitted a Dart flyscreen to reduce the wind blast which definitely helped and it adds to the looks of the bike.
When the wife and I visited the uk may 2023 we hired the smallest car we could find a fiat 500 on those county side high hedges you have be careful.stumble across a county pub pint and packet of walkers crisp lovely. We had our biker gear but hiring two bikes was a bit costly the exchange rate to Australia dollar not good.we did manage 5 days on bikes in grand canaria in the mountains which was fun. Need to try a Moto Guzzi
Fabulous roads in fantastic countryside, mind you those cobblestone roads in Dent can be very tricky in the wet, bordering on lethal if its heavy rain. Great video Dave brings back so many memories of the last time i was up there.
One of my rides but best coming from the Dent side as it’s uphill and easier to stop the bike for gate openings less chance of the bike rolling off the side stand.
The Moto Guzzi V 7 is the only new motorcycle that I would consider buying today. The only thing I don't like is the EFI. Motorcycles make almost no pollution.l hate paying for pollution controls.
Pleased to hear your V7 has the same rattles, whines, clunks and ticking as mine! If it was a Honda I'd be worried 😅 As always, love the rideouts! Thanks PS we were in Canadian Rockies last week 😊. Will be in Yorkshire in September visiting mum.... but no bike 😢
Lovely ride out Dave. I do like your Guzzi.😊 With me being a short arse, doubt my wee leggies (27 inch inside leg) touch the deck! Wonder if it’s possible to lower?😂 Probably need padding taken out of seat😂. Stunning countryside.😊
I remember public phones before decimalisation , even the old press button A & B phones . My father was a GPO telephone engineer at the time . The old phoned took 4 old penny’s ,if you didn’t get connected you pressed button B to get your pennies back . The ones after that took a three penny bit , or Sixpence ( Aka a tanner ) or a shilling .you only put the money in ,if you got connected . In 1970 I could buy 8 brown over bitter for a quid & still have enough for a bag of crisps or nuts in lounge of local alehouse . Brown bitter was 2 shillings & five pence in old money less than half crown ( half dollar in slang ) . My father said we had to go decimal , as those on continent were not too bright & could only add up in units of 10 . Good old days , we might of had less materially ,but we were better off in lots of other ways . 👍
Morning why would you want to ride or fly around the world from uk to ride anywhere else when this is on our doorstep what fantastic countryside if I lived 200 miles further north that would be my playground and I’d never get bored of riding absolutely fantastic roll on part 2 thanks
The front Pirelli was poor in that respect, vast improvement when I changed it for a Michelin Road Classic and when the rear goes I will do the same again. Andy T100
My T120 has had Avon Spirits or Continental Road Attack 3. Both are excellent. My V7 has the Michelin Classics... seem good but soft and may wear a little more quickly... only +5k km so far but visible wear. The V7 and T120 have same tyre size so.... Avon Spirits are already in the shop!
That was an excellent route Dave. I do remember all the pre-decimal money and I think I still have an old ten shilling note somewhere..! 👍
Me too !!
Me too Nick I have a collection of early 1970s 10shillings, £1, £5, and £10 notes all mint….proper money 👍🏻
That was awesome Dave; my kinda roads, motorcycling utopia.
I first heard of ‘synchronicity’ in a book by Jack Higgins ‘The Eagle Has Landed’. Funny how it’s stuck in my mind for all these decades.
Looking forward to the second part.
Ride safe bud. 🏍👍😜
The kind of road to be shared with a friend. Slow and easy going. Thanks for the ride- a- long. 🤗🤗
I'm going up to the mountains to ride some Guzzis in July, can't wait!
Great scenery and a bit of nostalgia, thanks Dave. I remember walking a five mile round trip to make phone calls, a long time ago. Single track roads are usually devoid of road furniture, nature is just inches away and the modern world is left behind, riding along them almost feels like flying as I used to in dreams when I was young. Of course there's sometimes a fool in a hurry to shatter the illusion.
Very wise words indeed buddy 😊👍🏻
Poe is in my tree according to my great great grandmother, i enjoyed your ramblings.)
Yes, there's some glorious countryside in that neck of the woods, Dave. Pre-decimal currency; I'm old enough to remember the farthing... Back in the early '60's petrol cost around 5 shillings (five bob = 25 p, or around 5.5p/litre) a gallon; that sounds very cheap today, but in 1962 my RAF in-the-hand pay was just one pound a week.
I think my first gallon of fuel was around 50p 😁
Andy's tours strikes again ! what fantastic scenery and not one white van incident.
Lovely ride with great scenery and not a left hand side indicator flashing throughout the video 😜
Very nice riding and weather too! Talking about the old telephone boxes. In them they had a nationwide list of the exchanges. Can you remember the last name on the list? I'll give you a clue, it began with Z. I'll see you in part 2 Dave cheers.
Very nice. Don't need an overdrive gear for that sort of riding. Perfect for the Austin-Healey Sprite I once owned too.
Classic car that! 👍🏻
Watched this with the All Crearures Great and Small theme tune playing in my head. Beautiful
Part 2 tomorrow 😊
Such a recent ride but I had forgotten the stunning beauty of this ride, due for a return visit soon.
Being an older git I remember farthings in the classroom when learning money as well as halfpennies or ‘apenis’.
Andy
Thruppence aypenny for a bag o sherbet 😂
My MG Stone Special Edition now has 1700 miles on it since it (finally) arrived, mid April. Yes, it's engagingly unrefined below 65mph, but it goes silky smooth at motorway speeds and above (allegedly!). I fitted a Dart flyscreen to reduce the wind blast which definitely helped and it adds to the looks of the bike.
Glad you’re enjoying it Jim yes at high speeds smooth as you like 😊👍🏻
When the wife and I visited the uk may 2023 we hired the smallest car we could find a fiat 500 on those county side high hedges you have be careful.stumble across a county pub pint and packet of walkers crisp lovely. We had our biker gear but hiring two bikes was a bit costly the exchange rate to Australia dollar not good.we did manage 5 days on bikes in grand canaria in the mountains which was fun. Need to try a Moto Guzzi
Seabrook crisps in Yorkshire Malcolm not Walkers 😂
Good Morning Dave , Absolutely stunning views
Yes Steve even better in person
Epic is the word Dave. The perfect Countryside to ride an Old or a New classic bike....Stunning views..
I’ll save this vid. And reconsume it over and over during winter. 🥶
Part 2 tomorrow Paul 😊
Fabulous roads in fantastic countryside, mind you those cobblestone roads in Dent can be very tricky in the wet, bordering on lethal if its heavy rain. Great video Dave brings back so many memories of the last time i was up there.
One of my rides but best coming from the Dent side as it’s uphill and easier to stop the bike for gate openings less chance of the bike rolling off the side stand.
God I love those opening shots! Gorgeous!
It’s definitely a 👍👍👍
Thank you 😎👍🏻
The Moto Guzzi V 7 is the only new motorcycle that I would consider buying today. The only thing I don't like is the EFI. Motorcycles make almost no pollution.l hate paying for pollution controls.
Pleased to hear your V7 has the same rattles, whines, clunks and ticking as mine!
If it was a Honda I'd be worried 😅
As always, love the rideouts!
Thanks
PS we were in Canadian Rockies last week 😊. Will be in Yorkshire in September visiting mum.... but no bike 😢
Lovely ride out Dave. I do like your Guzzi.😊
With me being a short arse, doubt my wee leggies (27 inch inside leg) touch the deck!
Wonder if it’s possible to lower?😂
Probably need padding taken out of seat😂.
Stunning countryside.😊
Try one! I let some "short arse" Harley riders try it....they were surprised.... but didn't know where to put their feet 😂
I think you’d be fine Mark
Magical that Dave, thank you. Love that V7 😍. Regards, Mo 😊👍.
I have the same V7 model but just sat on a V100 Mandello.... say no more😊
I remember public phones before decimalisation , even the old press button A & B phones . My father was a GPO telephone engineer at the time . The old phoned took 4 old penny’s ,if you didn’t get connected you pressed button B to get your pennies back . The ones after that took a three penny bit , or Sixpence ( Aka a tanner ) or a shilling .you only put the money in ,if you got connected . In 1970 I could buy 8 brown over bitter for a quid & still have enough for a bag of crisps or nuts in lounge of local alehouse . Brown bitter was 2 shillings & five pence in old money less than half crown ( half dollar in slang ) . My father said we had to go decimal , as those on continent were not too bright & could only add up in units of 10 . Good old days , we might of had less materially ,but we were better off in lots of other ways . 👍
Very nice route, be nice on the classic 350. PS I have a half'a'crown on my desk infront of me, remember pre-decimal money well.
Morning why would you want to ride or fly around the world from uk to ride anywhere else when this is on our doorstep what fantastic countryside if I lived 200 miles further north that would be my playground and I’d never get bored of riding absolutely fantastic roll on part 2 thanks
If its the same Dent where you stopped, some poor blokes had their bikes pinched from a camp site there, BMW's I think, quite recently !.
Hi Dave, I wonder if your mates T100 suffers from “Tramlining” on those rutted and uneven roads as mine does ?
The front Pirelli was poor in that respect, vast improvement when I changed it for a Michelin Road Classic and when the rear goes I will do the same again.
Andy T100
@@Andy_Bat Many thanks for your reply, I will give these a try when mine are worn
My T120 has had Avon Spirits or Continental Road Attack 3. Both are excellent.
My V7 has the Michelin Classics... seem good but soft and may wear a little more quickly... only +5k km so far but visible wear.
The V7 and T120 have same tyre size so.... Avon Spirits are already in the shop!
Magic!
Ever think of doing moto camping Dave?
Yes if I could only get on with tents 😂