R1Liz - Dragon Rally 2023 - The Perfect Beginners Rally

The 2023 Dragon Rally!
My favourite biking challenge was ruined by good weather and easy conditions, this video has zero complaining! Hope you enjoy it despite its lack of swearing and putting dry socks in puddles. I packed 6 pairs of socks. Now I have to go find something difficult to do so I can feel hardcore again.
It was really great to share the uncharacteristically chilled out experience with Nigel, ‪@UsernameKate‬ and my good friend Laine. Look forward to the same again next year!
Kit list (some of this is hashtag sponsored some of it I just bought and like)
☑️ Pirelli Angel GT2 tyres for long distance all weather rides
☑️ Kriega US Combo 50 drybag set up, and US5 tank bag and tank bag converter
☑️ OEX Phoxx 2 Tent - a bit too small so I prefer my OEX Jackall 2, but the Phoxx is whats on this trip.
☑️ GB Racing crash protection
#s1000rr #motovlog #camping

Пікірлер: 106

  • @TimmyTwoWheels
    @TimmyTwoWheels Жыл бұрын

    No sleep ‘til Hampshire edition 😂

  • @LeaBrattle-parker-pp5sf
    @LeaBrattle-parker-pp5sf9 ай бұрын

    Nice to know all the shenanigans still go on

  • @rickhughes811
    @rickhughes811 Жыл бұрын

    On behalf of CMCC Thank you for attending again and sharing our mad passion

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 💖

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 Жыл бұрын

    Great memories from a fun weekend

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Was a lovely weekend 🥰

  • @muhammadedisantuso1375
    @muhammadedisantuso1375 Жыл бұрын

    the important thing is to keep the spirit going, I always pray that I will be healthy, always happy, stay focused on positive thinking that is done every day FANS FROM INDONESIAN

  • @DAVIDTORRESANI
    @DAVIDTORRESANI Жыл бұрын

    The frog from my childhood books

  • @UsernameKate
    @UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

    LOVED THE VLOG LIZZZZZ - Thanks for the wicked intro to the Dragon Rally and for the AMAZING chilli

  • @michaelbennett1978
    @michaelbennett1978 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!!!! What a great time, I just subscribed.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!🥰

  • @katanpanggeng3532
    @katanpanggeng3532 Жыл бұрын

    Wow your bike is so pretty just like you, nice vlog now I'm a big fan

  • @stuartbrooks8040
    @stuartbrooks8040 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I've only just got around to watching this. The rally looked really fun and enjoyable! Joyous video to watch 👍

  • @heartbreakgarage4168
    @heartbreakgarage4168 Жыл бұрын

    And amazing video 📹

  • @ReddragonThailand
    @ReddragonThailand Жыл бұрын

    Loved the vid, very real and natural. Made me homesick (I'm from Wales) after living in Thailand for a loooong time :)

  • @monkeydixadventures
    @monkeydixadventures Жыл бұрын

    Great video Liz…Nice to meet you…I did cheat by bringing the Monkey trailer, but I didn’t want to get caught out again like last Year…🎉 Cheers Dean

  • @andrewharrop7932
    @andrewharrop7932 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one, 🏍👍

  • @Sharpey76.
    @Sharpey76. Жыл бұрын

    good to see the videos return :) hope it was as fun as it looked and at least you went prepared for everything excerpt rain ;)

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was great fun

  • @bengtjohansson5221
    @bengtjohansson5221 Жыл бұрын

    I did check Kate"s video alsoe. And that guy on the Enfild. Good videos. Here in Sweden its -3 and snow... thanks for shering.

  • @MotoSteve
    @MotoSteve Жыл бұрын

    your a rock star ....cheers

  • @johngarrity6942
    @johngarrity6942 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a load of fun to me- SUBSCRIBED!! 👍🏍🏍👍

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Woohoo thankyou!

  • @twowheelstouring482
    @twowheelstouring482 Жыл бұрын

    The sheep go on their holidays to lowland pastures in the winter, so you can feel a tad safer thrashing it around the roads! Welcome to my playground, north wales is an amazing place to be a biker!

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Even sheeps get holidays! I love that for them. Wales is so lovely I’m very jealous

  • @sus8e462
    @sus8e462 Жыл бұрын

    Fun to see another view of this trip & your route--and some of the other vloggers (Charlie) in shots... The frog hat was awesome!

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I need that hat 🧢

  • @dewipeach
    @dewipeach Жыл бұрын

    Excellent coverage, you brought a different view to the Rally. Like others have said seen a few Cameos of also bloggers. It's as much about the Ride as it is the Event.. Go clean Pinky...!

  • @motoscientist
    @motoscientist Жыл бұрын

    Great to watch! Baffle is only about 20 mins from me and I still haven't managed to get there! One day 😂 and maybe Dragon next year

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re missing out they do very very good chips

  • @Bluefish18
    @Bluefish18 Жыл бұрын

    WOW cantik banget motornya sama seperti orangnya juga canyik🙏🙏

  • @aliceandstevebradley922
    @aliceandstevebradley92211 ай бұрын

    Youve inspired me to do the 2024 rally. Great content btw

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    11 ай бұрын

    Woohoo! See you there, be prepared for wet and cold - I don’t think we’ll be this lucky twice with the weather 😅

  • @markmaguire3554
    @markmaguire3554 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and subscribed. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @craigyllyn
    @craigyllyn Жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t believe how stunning that R1 looks in real life! Fabulous job. Dave the sidecar dog…. Lovely. Oh at 2am it wasn’t quiet where we were…..Snoring was epic 😂😂😂 it drowned out the bike😂😂😂.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It is an RR :) Yes there were some super unique snoring noises from some tents - thank god I had earplugs

  • @craigyllyn

    @craigyllyn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@R1_Liz I’m way out of date😂

  • @Lochwood92
    @Lochwood92 Жыл бұрын

    Seen Rest Day Riders vid and then you popped up.. looks like a great weekend and a pink S1000.. wow! Enjoyed that and cheers from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!🥰

  • @MauriceTarantulas
    @MauriceTarantulas Жыл бұрын

    Gonna miss the Rally prob but will get to Wales in the summer. Yeah will visit bets y coed👍

  • @ComandanteCheRaoul
    @ComandanteCheRaoul Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this charming video ... I hope to come across you again, although i may be riding another bike than the Monkey.

  • @ladyjrider666
    @ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын

    Fab video and event. Ride safe, Lady J Rider

  • @ralphsmotodiary
    @ralphsmotodiary Жыл бұрын

    Bafflehaus is awesome, I go there quite often. The Dragon Rally looks like my idea of hell, though. I mean, people!

  • @wsmv
    @wsmv Жыл бұрын

    Great video, didn't even know the dragon run was a thing but it looks great fun. I'm doing the bike4life this year and the saddlebags social ride but perhaps next year I'll put this in my calendar 😎👍

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Do it! It’s a brilliant laugh, usually not as chilled out and pleasant as this though so prepare for terrible weather

  • @wsmv

    @wsmv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@R1_Liz 😄👍

  • @daviddixon6826
    @daviddixon6826 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Liz! Loved the video! Saw the '22 version so it's your fault that we also came with too much bad weather stuff! That's us in the background on three old classics at the sign in. Met you on the campsite - liked "horrendous" - included in an account I've written. Next year? Not sure - it might rain 🤣🤣. Regards, DD

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Yes, my fault, I think the 2020 & 2022 weather is the normal standard and this year was the weird one so DONT learn from this year - next year I think we will get more rain to make up for it! Hope you had a great time!

  • @heartbreakgarage4168
    @heartbreakgarage4168 Жыл бұрын

    That's me at 16min 38 seconds with my YBR off road edition and that drunk man was my body lol

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    We’re you drunk? I couldn’t tell

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

    13:18 Glad you met Dave the side car dog. His owner is also called Dave, I camped at the Isle of Man TT with him. Having just ridden from Morocco to the TT, all he had to wear were his riding gear and a nun's habit, which he wore all week. Top guy. Maybe one year Carol & I may give the Dragon a go

  • @SetiawanBentar-mb7do
    @SetiawanBentar-mb7do Жыл бұрын

    Hello,im your subscriber....from indo

  • @drewbale
    @drewbale Жыл бұрын

    And your back

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, winter is a bit busy for artwork so had to take a break 😬

  • @ComandanteCheRaoul
    @ComandanteCheRaoul4 ай бұрын

    I’m on thé Blue Monkey at 16 mn 48 sec

  • @bennyg-rides
    @bennyg-rides Жыл бұрын

    Hi just wondering how did you find touring on the sports bike with all the extra weight? I have a Cbr650r and debating whether to get topbox/pannier set for it or buy a tiger 800 as a second bike? Just not sure how much I will use the second bike 🤦🤣🤣

  • @howardrathbone2120
    @howardrathbone2120 Жыл бұрын

    Betws is the best! Love the pink bike! I now live in Australia but used to live in north Wales

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful part of the world but I’m sure Australia is lovely too

  • @markfromleeds
    @markfromleeds Жыл бұрын

    Saw you feature on Kate’s video, subscribed now, love you off bike vlogging.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @markfromleeds

    @markfromleeds

    Жыл бұрын

    @@R1_Liz my pleasure keep up the good work

  • @MrPagro21
    @MrPagro21 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going in the summer ☀️ on my sv650

  • @ianbutton9204
    @ianbutton9204 Жыл бұрын

    Did the Dragon rally in 1973 on my new Bonnie with the Cossack club from Cheltenham, we got the club attendance award ,

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats!!

  • @lukaphotography6624
    @lukaphotography66247 ай бұрын

    I am thinking of attending 2024 one, but it’s my first rally but I’m solo rider but I want to explore more but I’m unsure on where to start. I’ve driven to north wales lots. But I want to explore on my bike. I have a xj600 n. My first big bike. Sentimental to me. So any advice 😊

  • @iainamurray
    @iainamurray Жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Would love to do it someday. Bit odd hearing you mention chilli con carne paired with vegan cheese!

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Look out for tickets going live in Autumn 🥰 I’m doing my best with the tools that I have and so far the ‘pure’ grated cheese is the most acceptable for a chilli…

  • @stevieeplea5611
    @stevieeplea5611 Жыл бұрын

    A great vlog Liz hope you had a lovely time only one r1 Liz ride safe lovely 😍

  • @RainyRider1970
    @RainyRider1970 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Glad you got some good weather. I didn't expect to see Kate on there. I'd still like to interview you on the 'Rainy Nights' livestream segment on my KZread channel. I have one coming up tonight at 5p central time if you'd like to watch and see if it's something you want to do. Thanks in advance

  • @ronprince1478
    @ronprince1478 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, you know pinky is an Elton John song, and a good one. Motorcyclists playing are the coolest people. I don’t know what you did to get punished so badly, but I hope you vegan punishment is over now. Thanks for uploading, had a smile the whole time. If you are nervous and dirt or mud get your self a small (125)dirt bike and go play in the mud, it will improve your road bike skills more than you can imagine. Have fun, live long.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!! The vegan punishment is ongoing, my body likes it even if my heart misses cheese… I have a small bike that I’m learning to ride in wet and mud on so hopefully my confidence can be transferred to the RR ☺️

  • @RogueRiderUk
    @RogueRiderUk Жыл бұрын

    You can take my life..... but you'll never take..... my cheeses!!!

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheese is the one thing I miss 😬

  • @karlmariner5170
    @karlmariner5170 Жыл бұрын

    Lack of cheese would destroy anyone’s soul. I’m so glad the video sabbatical is over!

  • @niamothmkk5086
    @niamothmkk5086 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I am Nayan I am from Bangladesh. you are very beautiful I have seen and will continue to see every photo of you. I am impressed with your driving. Drive like this for the rest of your life. Drive carefully. Best wishes to you.

  • @howardrathbone2120
    @howardrathbone2120 Жыл бұрын

    No snow! It’s not a dragon rally without snow and welsh rain!

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    I know! I was genuinely hoping for and prepared for rain

  • @Yamahog
    @Yamahog Жыл бұрын

    Yeah Liz you over packed, but hey... you had extra to go around if one of your mates ran short, so Kudos for thinking ahead on packing extra grub. ... Oh yeah, .... In my books, a dry ride and a dry camp are good. I've ridden, at hwy speeds, in down pours where the water on the main route is about 3 to 4 inches deep, and it's dark out. Stay Safe.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s handy I guess to know how much I can get on the bike even if I don’t use it, and it was lucky because some of the excess kit was helpful to my group so not a waste to carry 😊

  • @stephenrobbins9901
    @stephenrobbins9901 Жыл бұрын

    Last time I went it was minus 4 or something 😂

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, my first time I lost my tent to the storm, we were blessed this year

  • @paramarky
    @paramarky Жыл бұрын

    Cute video but CAMPING IN FEBRUARY - NO! - WALES full of welsh and such a dump - no wonder they are so bloody miserable all the time.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww, I love Wales, it’s beautiful! and the accent is so soothing I could listen to it all day

  • @davidmatthews3093
    @davidmatthews30935 ай бұрын

    Surely you have chilli sin carne.

  • @paullewins9445
    @paullewins9445 Жыл бұрын

    A bit off topic, but I was wondering how the sheep skin seat cover is when wet?

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    The idea is the water sits on top and easily brushes off if it’s left on in a downpour it eventually soaks - so I put a bag over it if I’m leaving the bike in the rain

  • @paullee6663

    @paullee6663

    Жыл бұрын

    @Paul Lewins I wouldn't recommend letting it get wet if you can help it. I carry a lightweight cover for the bike, and if it's raining heavily when I park up I take it off all together. Mines a two minute job to refit it. Also, lots are dyed so you could end up with black dye on your riding suit. Having said that I wouldn't ride without one now. 👍

  • @paullewins9445

    @paullewins9445

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paullee6663 cheers Paul. What if it's raining while you're riding... where do you put it then? lol

  • @paullee6663

    @paullee6663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paullewins9445 No, it's a fair question! Same rules apply, get the seat as dry as you can before starting off, fit the (dry) sheepskin on the seat, and sit on it! 🤣 I've ridden plenty of times in rain with it on, (once torrential on a motorway) and it was mostly dry when I reached my destination.Maybe I have a big butt 🤣 They seem to do a good job on sheep all year round 🤣

  • @sig4974
    @sig4974 Жыл бұрын

    Is that a bag of weed in your welcome pack? 😄

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no but good idea for next year

  • @trekker8187
    @trekker8187 Жыл бұрын

    Cool vid.. The hall looked empty and boring? Needs double the amount of people in my opinion..

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Can’t force people in I guess but you’re right that room was huge

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 Жыл бұрын

    My wife has had veganism for a few years now, more than I care to remember, one thing that I do like is vegan chocolate. Normal chocolate 70 - 80% is best for me. Monty Bojangles and several other are very nice. However vegan cheese is not very good so far.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Vegan cheese is so disappointing but slowly I am finding which ones I like, the same with the chocolate - but it is not as nice so I’m less inclined to snack on cheese and chocolate, which I suppose is a good thing, now I snack on tomato’s

  • @simonchilli2088

    @simonchilli2088

    Жыл бұрын

    @@R1_Liz Just in time for a tomato shortage🙂.

  • @davepowell6740
    @davepowell6740 Жыл бұрын

    think you mingled with many sheep ! yawny yawn

  • @mrPaullau
    @mrPaullau6 ай бұрын

    Is your sheepskin vegan?

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    6 ай бұрын

    It is if you don’t eat it

  • @keremrider
    @keremrider Жыл бұрын

    Only good thing on your bike is this Kriega bag set, other than that ı dont like the bike and bear skin seat ups sory sheep skin seat. Your bike has goz an ugly color if u dont noticed! Sory😢

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg I had not noticed the colour to be honest but thankyou for complimenting the kriega bags I really like them too!

  • @keremrider

    @keremrider

    Жыл бұрын

    @@R1_Liz maybe because its quite unusual color, think about it , there is only one sample worldwide and it is yours.:)

  • @sicapon
    @sicapon Жыл бұрын

    It's not a rally for Beginners. Weather and site this year were perfect....some years, the weather is Biblical, and the camp site can be challenging. Come to a difficult one and see how you describe that.

  • @R1_Liz

    @R1_Liz

    Жыл бұрын

    The video title was meant to be satirical 😬 I was at 2020 and 2022, 2020 I lost my tent and slept in the marquee, 2022 I learned my lesson and had a much better tent but still got soaked through 😂 so compared to those years, this year was beginner friendly