Sydney Blue Mountains FINEST Motorcycle Adventure Riding Loop

After years of riding and exploring my local bushland, I have developed my very own self-proclaimed best motorcycle adventure riding loop that Australia's Sydney Blue Mountains has to offer.
This route has it all from scenic farm trails, awesome fire trails, easy to hard hill climbs, river crossings and lookouts plus much more.
This epic ride started with two motorbikes being a DRZ400e and a KTM 501, unfortunately the KTM was drowned during a river crossing and the DRZ400e had to finish the ride solo.
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  • @BarnOwlProject
    @BarnOwlProject5 ай бұрын

    Scooters are a modern day horse. Always appreciate you apologizing to your bike when the blame is yours. I always do the same thing.

  • @pkmailboxx
    @pkmailboxx5 ай бұрын

    This is the best video I’ve ever seen of blue mountain trails riding. Lance, you’re a legend. Your enthusiasm and love of the natural environment really come through. Keep up the good work.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate, it’s all good stuff in my books. 👍

  • @RollerGuideX
    @RollerGuideX5 ай бұрын

    5:29 i moved in my seat at home to adjust to try and get the bike back on track 🤣🤣🤣

  • @andrewheadland9341
    @andrewheadland93415 ай бұрын

    Thanks Lance for another awesome video, I knew it as soon as the National parks took over the state forest they would start putting gates & closing the tracks considering that’s the main track from the main camping ground to Black fellas hand gave, cars & bikes have been using that road ever since it was built even the mining companies using it to access there mini power stations though out bush. I’ve been riding though those trails for the last 30 plus years on road register bike plus camp a couple of times, it’s sad to see how the government are slowly limiting our access to land we admire & love to explore also educate our children on the dangers & respect the bush enjoying its beauty at the same time.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah your not wrong. In another 20 years you’ll like not be able to ride anywhere the way it’s going.

  • @ladytradiej8027

    @ladytradiej8027

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah it's f.... up!! Happening everywhere. 😠

  • @RobboRobinson
    @RobboRobinson5 ай бұрын

    You were lucky there with that initial crash. Going for a slide is one thing but what's in the grass can seriously hurt you. Great vid ride safe man.

  • @steventhomson9869
    @steventhomson98693 ай бұрын

    Geez camping there - you wouldn't want to take the wrong turn taking a leak in the night lol

  • @leyside
    @leyside5 ай бұрын

    Wow! That crash came outta nowhere! For sure thought you were going for a swim. Love the vids and routes, thanks for the entertainment.

  • @PetterIvarsson
    @PetterIvarsson5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic loop. I would not dare to ride these trails alone, imagine if your crash had happened when you were alone. Great vid mate. 😊

  • @ALinthePacificNW
    @ALinthePacificNW5 ай бұрын

    You boys are rugged! Love the can-do attitude. Nice ride!

  • @lowend5566
    @lowend55665 ай бұрын

    After dinner viewing sorted. Thanks mate, I thought I might get stuck with Succession but you’re much more entertaining.

  • @roadtrippinnomad7637
    @roadtrippinnomad76375 ай бұрын

    Hello from Utah, USA. 😀

  • @florme6494
    @florme64945 ай бұрын

    Amazing ride. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @zzzsydneyhom1379
    @zzzsydneyhom13793 ай бұрын

    Just in case no one has told you Lance, you are quite mad!!!

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    3 ай бұрын

    I guess that’s a compliment 🤔thanks mate.

  • @zzzsydneyhom1379

    @zzzsydneyhom1379

    3 ай бұрын

    @@The_Apprentice_Adventurer of course!

  • @glennaltschwager5234
    @glennaltschwager52345 ай бұрын

    What an awesome ride and commentary 👌 Thanks for sharing mate.

  • @kingdaniel69
    @kingdaniel695 ай бұрын

    Thanks for posting, great video.

  • @budget-adventure
    @budget-adventure5 ай бұрын

    Wow man what a ride. That first off I thought I saw a stump in the ferns and here goes a shoulder and some ribs in the first 5 minutes. I’d be buying a lotto ticket after that. Very lucky. But man those views and lookouts. We have views here in the high country but we don’t have the escarpments or cliffs, not like this. No doubt a great place to camp. Thanks for sharing the trip. Oh and adventure riding loop, no that’s a enduro loop, I wouldn’t take most “adventure” bikes near those hills ha ha. Also 2 for two on drowning ktm’s, might want to leave them home on the next one

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha I know. These KTM riders are a crazy breed. Nah definitely an adventure ride. I’ve done it loaded up before. But much harder that’s for sure. You’re right though. The mountains here do have some top vantage points. There are so many of them to.

  • @budget-adventure

    @budget-adventure

    5 ай бұрын

    @@The_Apprentice_Adventurerthe big factor here is the wet conditions. It makes a massive difference out on the tracks.

  • @raratate
    @raratate5 ай бұрын

    Good ride, great vid

  • @Mikethebike-ov1yp
    @Mikethebike-ov1yp5 ай бұрын

    Another ripper Lance. Cliché i know but you "never disappoint". Keep it up.

  • @Dashy1988
    @Dashy19885 ай бұрын

    Big hit mate. You and the bike took that crash like a pro! Top work getting straight back into it

  • @rodfernandez4399
    @rodfernandez43995 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. Fantastic riding. You’ve inspired me to get a dirt bike and have a go!

  • @glennboy66
    @glennboy665 ай бұрын

    Awesome loop and thanks for sharing and having a go in the wet you mad bugga

  • @theenduropest
    @theenduropest5 ай бұрын

    What a belter of a vid! That wash out Into the bush is a familiar occurrence for me 😂 I frequent alot of those areas on the enduro bike, that huts a great spot built by some top fella's, a mandatory stop in for me and the lads for a mid loop rest, some good fun to be had 🤟

  • @smeagle17
    @smeagle175 ай бұрын

    Absolute nail biter of a video Lance, new subscriber.. Give my regards to Sally and Jamie.. Greetings from Madrid 🌍 🍻

  • @thedjcrazy
    @thedjcrazy5 ай бұрын

    Fuck yeah! Whens the next group ride?!

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    When the last track reopens I will invite others to give it a shot. 👍

  • @RollerGuideX
    @RollerGuideX5 ай бұрын

    Waiting on my visa to move to NSW. Can't wait to get a thumper and this these trails... looks effing awesome trails!

  • @tregeariansteve-o9685
    @tregeariansteve-o96855 ай бұрын

    G'day mate, new subscriber here, just come across your channel, great viewing. Cheers. 😊

  • @Blake_Seven
    @Blake_Seven5 ай бұрын

    Gotta get the silky bigboy in your pack lance. Another great video and that off looked $hithouse indeed.

  • @TRAVERSE_ADV
    @TRAVERSE_ADV5 ай бұрын

    Thats some hectic hills on that route!

  • @SeasonalTherapy
    @SeasonalTherapy5 ай бұрын

    Cool vid 👌.. always carry a fold up trim saw 👍👍 8.5 min mark ✅ will work a treat

  • @MrGlenWells
    @MrGlenWells5 ай бұрын

    Hey Mate, to add to an already awesome loop you might want to actually check out the hand paintings Black fellows Hands cave it is off to the right on the way in before you get to the big rocks.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    I have seen them a fair few times myself. Awesome stuff. But certainly worth the stop whilst riding past 👍

  • @williamarango5289
    @williamarango52895 ай бұрын

    Go ,Go ,SALLY .❤️

  • @kano650
    @kano6505 ай бұрын

    Awesome ride, epic trails and scenery. Glad you’re ok after that first off. Looked like you lost the front end coming out of that muddy puddle. Your reaction was pretty hilarious 😂

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah mate after slowing the footage down after the fact. Complete front wheel skid, total balls up.

  • @kano650

    @kano650

    5 ай бұрын

    lol you were lucky i thought you were going in the creek for sure…the skid marks tell the tale. the back wheel turns tighter than the front so you can see where the front wheel starts to wash out. you went a fair way in the ferns!

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    @@kano650 imagine being on the bike lol. I for sure saw myself going in the creek. I tried so hard to save it but just to slippery.

  • @Windsweptyetinteresting

    @Windsweptyetinteresting

    5 ай бұрын

    What PSI u riding at offroad mate ?

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Windsweptyetinteresting I had 15 on this day.

  • @theenduropest
    @theenduropest5 ай бұрын

    Just Got This and the Little brother in your Ko-Fi, keen to check some of the spots out between my enduro loops out there, may bump into you out on the trails 🤟 cheers.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support mate. Remember don’t try it after heavy rain. Those rivers become nuts.

  • @simon9600
    @simon96005 ай бұрын

    Very entertaining thanks! I talk to my bike the same way though she’s called Suzi Q 😂

  • @_JoshJB_
    @_JoshJB_5 ай бұрын

    Nice work mate 🤙🏼 Apart from that crash 😂 Such a shame about the gates in newnes. They’ve ruined that place. I used to love going through blackfellows track to capertee and then out towards Sofala and hill end. Plenty of good tracks!

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks buddy. It says it will be reopened. But looks like they will close it in bad weather going forward. Definitely getting harder to ride these days.

  • @slug.racing
    @slug.racing5 ай бұрын

    When you come off lance all I could see was the scotch thistles .. thinking this will hurt .. 😂😂

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Mate I thought it was going to hurt heaps, luckily I didn’t at all. Very odd but a win.

  • @Jackbakes98
    @Jackbakes984 ай бұрын

    bro bro bro!! epic loop im getting my first adv in a months time (hopefully, haven’t heard any news from the dealership lately) what’s that trail at the end of the end? that’s going on the camping list, what a view. also from CBR and you have just sold me on the blue mountains mate, was sad to see jamie go… hats off to him, he is brave than me

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Welcome to the club. It’s the first left turn of Blackfellows Hand Rd coming from the western end.

  • @Jackbakes98

    @Jackbakes98

    4 ай бұрын

    @@The_Apprentice_Adventurer cheers mate! can’t wait to get out there

  • @johnstaring3210
    @johnstaring32105 ай бұрын

    Just have to say; Motorcycle clutch plate material has come a long way !! As have lubricants.

  • @jw8556
    @jw85565 ай бұрын

    So you got a gpx file to download or do we have to guess where to go

  • @iantooke3549
    @iantooke35495 ай бұрын

    Nice video what size bikes are you lads riding. Cheers kiwi wa

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    A drz400 and KTM500.

  • @baz1502
    @baz15025 ай бұрын

    Great vid mate. Would you have a map or route of these trails? I ride sunny corner a lot and would love to tackle this one!

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. There is a link in the video description 👍

  • @baz1502

    @baz1502

    5 ай бұрын

    Awesome. Cheers mate! 👍👍

  • @brianallison5699
    @brianallison56995 ай бұрын

    Did you read the plark at that lookout and see the motor bike sprocket

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah I have been there a few times. Nice little touch I reckon.

  • @RAL1966
    @RAL19665 ай бұрын

    Great looking ride with a bit of everything, you should link the GPX file mate

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Mate I tried but couldn’t get it to work. Flick me a Facebook message and I’ll get it to you.

  • @pauldavies5541

    @pauldavies5541

    5 ай бұрын

    Also keen for that or a group ride.

  • @bennyaufreisen2855
    @bennyaufreisen28555 ай бұрын

    hey mate. I am out of Goulburn. thinking about doing a weekend trip to the bluemountains wanna share the gps file? it looks great! might be a bit more challenging on a 790.. but I love challenges xD

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah no dramas mate. You’ll have to send me a messenger message through Facebook. It’s the only easy way to upload it.

  • @GlennFrost321

    @GlennFrost321

    5 ай бұрын

    I'd also be interested in that file if you have it (based in sydney). Great video...

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    @@GlennFrost321 hi mate, flick me a messenger message and I’ll be able to get it yo you.

  • @retiredwaterdoctor
    @retiredwaterdoctor5 ай бұрын

    Fill us in and tell the truth....people start a ride with you, but don't finish.....is it you or Sally?....it starting to be a pattern....Maybe they are intimidated by your skills, or the power of Sally...that big bore kit scares them.......😁😁😁...no worries, great content as always and Sally has better torque and thus better drive-ability down low. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Mate it’s a real worry hey. I have been thinking the same thing and wonder if it’s me. I’m taking Jamie on another ride so hopefully we can get through the whole day together. I love how my bike just crawls up hills. It’s so good.

  • @ejconquer3468

    @ejconquer3468

    5 ай бұрын

    Think it's when Lance takes his shirt off!😂

  • @jasonhookham7550
    @jasonhookham75505 ай бұрын

    is there fuel on the way or you carry it all with you ?

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    I fill up at Mt Victoria and am good for the whole route. You can refill at Lithgow 3/4 through. About 130km.

  • @colinsmith2005
    @colinsmith20055 ай бұрын

    Not to be a scaredy cat, the most venomous spider in the world, the Sydney funnel web blue mountains edition inhabit the branches of trees in those mountains. I could see them crawling up your back as you cleared those branches but then again, I can’t pick up a ball in the yard without kicking it over to check for spiders, funk you Rentokil for your psychologically damaging tv commercials, destroying a little boys sense of peace and fun whilst being in the spider infested and dangerous environment, of his own back yard.

  • @kelrobins7476
    @kelrobins74765 ай бұрын

    RAD

  • @6226superhurricane
    @6226superhurricane5 ай бұрын

    no sound 7:23-12:36

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    Hmmm, I have sound throughout the vid.

  • @6226superhurricane

    @6226superhurricane

    5 ай бұрын

    @@The_Apprentice_Adventurer you probably have it going through one speaker only. sound went out again just after it came back on for another few minutes. sound on my end is working fine but i'm watching on a pc it's probably not stereo.

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    @@6226superhurricane thanks for the heads up. Not that I can fix it now but I’ll look into for future vids. Don’t want that happening ongoing.

  • @6226superhurricane

    @6226superhurricane

    5 ай бұрын

    @@The_Apprentice_Adventurer i've never had an issue with any of your other videos

  • @kepamurray1845
    @kepamurray18455 ай бұрын

    0:08 Do you know how to ride? WTF happened?

  • @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    @The_Apprentice_Adventurer

    5 ай бұрын

    I ask myself the same thing everyday. Lol

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