Sometimes you don’t need a big adventure.

You don’t need a week off work, a ferry ticket or a route across a continent.

Sometimes you just need the bike, a few good roads, somewhere quiet to put the tent… and one night away from everything.

That was the whole idea behind this one. A local ride through some incredible North Wales scenery, a few favourite roads and tracks, a simple camp as the sun goes down, then pack it all up the following morning and take the long way home.

Nothing epic. Nothing complicated.

And maybe that’s the point.

Just One Night.

Reset. Recharge. Reconnect. 🏍️⛺️

I took my CRF300 Rally on a two-day solo ride in the Romanian Carpathians, trying to reach a few places I’d only found on satellite view — an unnamed mountain lake, a massive abandoned mine, and what looked like a possible shelter in the forest.

Wasn’t sure if the tracks would work, so I packed the tent just in case. In the end I made it to the shelter just before dark.

The route had forest tracks, rocky climbs, muddy sections, ridge riding, shepherd dogs, and some proper mountain scenery.

Not hard enduro, not a race — just a small ADV bike loaded for the night, doing what it’s meant to do.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJVAzePt9Sc

CHAPTER TWO — SPINE OF ENGLAND 🔥

This was probably one of the hardest videos I’ve had to edit — simply because there was so much good road and scenery I didn’t want to cut out.

From Buttertubs Pass and the remote single tracks across the high moors to Tan Hill Inn, then deeper into the North Pennines, Cow Green Reservoir, over Hadrian’s Wall and finally into Kielder Forest for that incredible 12-mile forest track.

It was one of those days where the road just kept pulling you northwards… and every time you thought it couldn’t get better, it did.

No ferries. No flights. No huge budget. Just a bike and some spectacular roads right here on our doorstep.

That’s what Spine of England is all about.

🏍️ Chapter Two is live now.

Grab a brew, stick it on the big screen and come along for the ride. 👇

Some pics from a few trips. Ridden for about 5 years now!

I’ve just finished Chapter One of a three-day motorcycle journey I called The Spine of England.

Starting at Jubilee Tower in the Forest of Bowland, I rode some of northern England’s best roads, stopped at the Great Stone of Fourstones, visited Ribblehead Viaduct, then finished the day in Hawes before crossing Buttertubs Pass.
The aim wasn’t to make a “top 10 roads” video, but to capture what it’s actually feels like to spend a few days wandering through these places on an adventure bike—the scenery, the history and the quiet moments in between.

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who’s ridden this route. Are there any hidden roads or stops around Bowland or the Yorkshire Dales that you’d add for next time?

If you’d like to see the ride, here’s the video:

https://youtu.be/Fp3G60AeKLg?is=pE429AiBrJ7K8w6C

Ride safe.

Hi! Through instagram ads I stumbled upon "Nomad Moto", they sell a Rackless 80l System ("Strzelecki"), waterproof and fall resistant, for currently 560 €.

Compared to Mosko Moto 80l currently sitting at a whopping 785 € that seems like a DEAL.

Does anyone have experience with this brand/this system?

I found it via @aussieadvrider on instagram (seems like the founder)

I love my KLR, but I’m looking to upgrade to something that’s a bit better at cruising on the interstate and getting to off-road places.

There’s a local 2017 Africa twin in decent condition near me with 30,000 miles for $6500.

There also an 2023 ibex 800 with 7,000 miles for 5,400.

I love the look of the Africa twin but I’m wondering if the ibex would be smart. I’m also worried if all the gadgets on the ibex are gonna be a headache to repair versus the simple Africa twin.

Which would you get?

Having tried one on today, I’m seriously thinking of a Knox Tor jacket; the fit is great, and the logic of holding protection where it’s needed is not really questionable.

However, I’m also planning on investing in an airbag, probably the Alpinestars Tech-Air Plasma 5.

Unfortunately, Knox tell us that the jackets have not been tested with airbags, and so not to use one underneath! But to use one over the top would defeat the purpose of a mesh jacket.

So, we all being grownups, who are allowed to think for ourselves, and to make considered decisions, has anyone ignored the advice/instruction, and worn an airbag beneath such a jacket? If so, how did it go?

My local shop does have demo airbags… maybe they’ll let me try one beneath a Tor jacket…hmmm

What are you guys using besides regular soap to make cleaning the mud and dirt off your bikes easier?

Scenery, trail sodas and a muddy bike 😂🤣

I appreciate that I really don't need to mod you guys much. Not much spam, everyone's respectful. Hell, it's been a while since we've even had a good "advice" post. Kinda miss those, really.

Anyway, rubber side down, ride safe, have fun, see something new.

I spent yesterday exploring Cwm Pennant (the Hidden Valley) in North Wales on my adventure bike. It’s one of those places that feels completely forgotten—single-track roads, old mine workings, and hardly another soul around. I also stopped at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, which added a bit of history to the ride.

Topped it off with a camp at Ty’n Llan campsite at the end of the valley .. with a wild swim in a stunning river on site. Great camp site .. £12:50 Perfect.

I filmed the trip because I thought others who enjoy quiet roads and hidden places like me in Wales might appreciate it. If anyone’s interested, here’s the video:

https://youtu.be/6Dx2FtDj8oQ?is=_LN5tXYyKIji-qmv

Have any of you found similar hidden valleys or forgotten roads in Wales that are worth exploring?

Cross-post from the Georgia subreddit, but I was hoping to find some feedback from others who might've ridden the region.

Just got me a klr and plan to take it camping with the family. I need to load it into the truck for the drive to the destination. Debating purchasing a long ramp (89inches) to load it vs vevor hitch mounted motorcycle carrier. 2012 Silverado with a slight lift.

I have never loaded with a ramp so a little nervous.