UK Solo Motorcycle Camping Tour to Scotland - Days 9 & 10 - The Finale

Days 9 and 10 of my first Solo Motorcycle Camping Tour from Wiltshire to Aberdeen and back.
( I'm using a new software editing program which I'm still getting used to, so please bear with!)
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  • @chriserskine585
    @chriserskine585 Жыл бұрын

    Just got to the bit about the fuel gauge, I never trust them, set your trip meter to 0 when you fill up, best way to know your range👍

  • @keithriley3159

    @keithriley3159

    Жыл бұрын

    And over time you should get an idea of what you can cover per tank, 150 to 200 miles is a fair average for most bikes I'd say.

  • @henryhartley9993
    @henryhartley9993 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you, after just six months of riding. The little Enfield proved you don't need a big bike to go touring you just have to take a little more time, which is what touring is all about. If this inspires anyone to get on two wheels and explore it's a job well done...

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Henry. 😊

  • @chrisclemmett6458
    @chrisclemmett6458 Жыл бұрын

    Great series, your vids are honest and fun.. even when it’s tough! Biking is never always plain sailing. It’s great to see you getting out and doing it on your little bike… there’s many out there with £20k bikes etc that just don’t go anywhere except local posers meetings Looking forward to more ❤

  • @venkateshnaidu94
    @venkateshnaidu94 Жыл бұрын

    Love it 360 camera angles

  • @dondle2
    @dondle2 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done Lass, get a set of Oxford heated grips for the bike, an absolute game changer for the colder months.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Noted, thank you! 😊

  • @justmejohn773

    @justmejohn773

    Жыл бұрын

    Seconded

  • @beakittelscherz5419

    @beakittelscherz5419

    Жыл бұрын

    Hot grips? ♨️👀👀👀🔥 Awesome👍😎

  • @regk9077
    @regk9077 Жыл бұрын

    Being allowed the opportunity to watch a beautiful young woman venture out into the great unknown then seeing/hearing your new found confidence at the end has been awesome! I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Keep on keeping on!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Gosh, thank you Reg. 😊

  • @NickMusselle
    @NickMusselle6 ай бұрын

    Thank you, unique and inspiring.

  • @iancharlesworth3654
    @iancharlesworth3654 Жыл бұрын

    Just go for it girl. Do whatever makes you HAPPY. In and on whatever way you like. I love it too. TAKE CARE. STAY SAFE.

  • @pete147
    @pete147 Жыл бұрын

    Charlie, you are an amazing , genuine and a lovely person, this came across so much in your videos. Thank you so so much for sharing your road trip … I loved every minute. take care and stay safe…… 😀

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pete. 😊

  • @neilmackinnon3371
    @neilmackinnon3371 Жыл бұрын

    What a great adventure, thanks for taking us along. Can the older person tour solo? Of course they can. In all the years I have ridden bikes I have never thought of touring... until a year ago, when I did 2000 miles up and down the UK in seven days, camping every night... I loved it. North Wales is amazing if your looking for another adventure, I was there this year. The Fosse Way is a great road, I took it north last year on my way to Beverley, just North of Hull. And touring on a 350 is all about the route, ignore the motorways and check out the old A roads. EDIT: I forgot to add, I'm 63... 62 when I rode to Lands End and later John O'Groats (and Dunett Head) in the same year. My first two motorcycle camping trips.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    I did enjoy the non motorway route. 😊

  • @debbiemorris8422

    @debbiemorris8422

    Жыл бұрын

    North Wales is fab , just done 3 days around there brilliant roads

  • @ragbag46
    @ragbag46 Жыл бұрын

    As you ended the phrase that comes to mind is the worlds your oyster, and yes it’s so so true the biking community is amazing, I have met so many interesting fun crazy people, all shapes and sizes, big bikes and small but with a common love of riding.

  • @AzrallDRG
    @AzrallDRG Жыл бұрын

    1:40 Selby Abbey! Blimey Selby was my old stomping ground as a kid! 2:37 is the entrance village I grew up in! Blimey, you're taking me back through the years. Great to see Drax in all it's glory as well!

  • @keithraven3519
    @keithraven3519 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so pleased that I stumbled upon your channel. What a breath of fresh air to have someone being so natural. Well done you, and I hope our paths will cross on the road one day. Keep up the good work ☺️

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Keith. 😊

  • @geoff9614
    @geoff9614 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed your first trip well done it was a bit ambitious after only six months riding but you did it good to See you home safe looking forward to more from your channel well done

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you don't know what you can do until you try. 😊

  • @shawnbyrne234
    @shawnbyrne234 Жыл бұрын

    Great videos and hats off to you … I live in Devizes and we are so lucky to have great places to explore

  • @Marcke-tb1hb
    @Marcke-tb1hb Жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you. 👍

  • @Shiplap4
    @Shiplap4 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Charlie, onwards and upwards.

  • @stephenheaton8205
    @stephenheaton8205 Жыл бұрын

    Well done loved the series ,was thinking of where to go and you inspired me so ive just done my first tour same time as you up in scotland, i went to Skye though, covered 1100 miles in 4 days at the grand old age of 61 ! Have a honda nc750x and loved every minute, already thinking where next

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    That's brilliant Stephen. 😊

  • @volt8684

    @volt8684

    Жыл бұрын

    Sold my nc so regret it. Had dct wont have another but be a manual

  • @stephenheaton8205

    @stephenheaton8205

    Жыл бұрын

    @@volt8684 yes i have the manual love it

  • @pggp273

    @pggp273

    Жыл бұрын

    Trust me 61 is not a grand old age. It's an age where we are more confident and comfortable with who we are. Go for it bud and enjoy your adventures. 👍

  • @colinshaw3819

    @colinshaw3819

    Жыл бұрын

    Stephen, you should have jumped on a ferry from Uig and visited a real Island.....maybe next time but drop me a message if you intend to! Roads are rubbish on Skye - play a game of avoid the pot hole! 😆

  • @Geff1967
    @Geff1967 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! Most people would not have done that. You did it and ended with a smile on your face.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Geff. 😊

  • @rickhjortsberg2711
    @rickhjortsberg27119 ай бұрын

    I’m a little late in seeing this but I’ve been exploring your other uploads. Quite wonderful I must say. Rain and the challenges of being on the road. To me your challenges and the journey build the experiences that make you as rider want more. You are a treasure.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @markgoodman5781
    @markgoodman5781 Жыл бұрын

    A marvellous achievement. Well done.

  • @iancatlin5985
    @iancatlin5985 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Charlie - a great, well-made series that took us through your experience in a really accessible way. You've now got those lifetime memories!! I can thoroughly recommend Europe for a trip and look forward to your next adventure. It's made me think as well - despite all my experience (40 years of riding) I don't think I've ever done a solo tour - always been with friends.... hmmm - maybe it's about time 🙂

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Get out there Ian 😊

  • @921636
    @921636 Жыл бұрын

    Well done .....just watched all 10 days,couldn’t stop watching.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Lorraine, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. 😊

  • @nunnyd69
    @nunnyd699 ай бұрын

    My favourite sound is rain on canvas. Sends me straight off to sleep. I slept right through an overhead thunderstorm in the Lake District once when all my friends had fled into the toilet block for the night 😂

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    9 ай бұрын

    I love it too. 😊

  • @alain7338
    @alain7338 Жыл бұрын

    A 50 ans ! 👏👏👏👏👏👍Vous les faites pas,...ou alors juste le matin ...😀😉✌️🇨🇵

  • @ziggyironic
    @ziggyironic Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your trip. Really enjoyed watching them and your bike is great. I've not heard a bad thing about the RE350. So where next, Europe? I recently discovered that I can get a ferry from Ireland to Spain, who knew? So I'm planning, Glasgow to Ireland and then 28 hours on a ferry to Spain. Thanks again and look forward to your next trip.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe Europe next year, maybe Wales this year, maybe a ferry to Ireland..... The world is our oyster! 😊

  • @ziggyironic

    @ziggyironic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider I'm embarrassed to say. I've never been to Ireland, It's been on my list for years. Been to Wales though, everywhere in Wales seems to be up a hill. 😂 Saffy Sprocket done an Ireland trip recently, that was entertaining.

  • @stevewalker2736

    @stevewalker2736

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider I did a tour of Ireland years ago with a load of mates - had a great time but we stayed in cheap B&Bs and pubs - perhaps a bit easier with the irish climate (ie - it rains a lot!).

  • @paullee6663

    @paullee6663

    Жыл бұрын

    @Ziggy Ironic That sounds like your best option if you want to get to Spain without hundreds of miles on a motorway. What are your plans when you arrive in Spain?

  • @ziggyironic

    @ziggyironic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paullee6663 I'll just see where the road takes me. I hate the Scottish winter so touring around Spain for 3 months sounds like a better plan.

  • @bwghall1
    @bwghall1 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Love, what lovely time I have had riding with you. I Packed up 5 years ago when I was 80 years old, two reasons other folk who think they can drive, also they have no road manners today. it`s all me ME. and the other reason if my bike fell over in a lay bye I could not pick it up. you are a great rider I think sometimes you take your left-hand turns a little two wide. thank you for all the vids have enjoyed all. Briddy UK.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Briddy, hopefully you'll think my turns have improved as I've progressed, I was still very new when this series was made. 😊

  • @iangibbons936
    @iangibbons936 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a bit late to the party,just watched your tour to Scotland Charlie, fantastic well done you.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Ian. 😊

  • @davidbgraham461
    @davidbgraham46110 ай бұрын

    Fantastic, Charlie ; be proud of your achievement!!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 Жыл бұрын

    The "wobble" is part of the journey imo. It's normal and fine! You got yourself out there and experienced new stuff and people in exchange for a bit wobble time. Part of decompress I guess. Tbh, if I had to do the job you do on daily basis I, would wobble a whole lot more! You are cool😎👍

  • @MtbPoland
    @MtbPoland Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, lovely you are. God bless and keep up.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @stevewhitehouse41
    @stevewhitehouse41 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Charlie and you have definitely inspired us to go on an adventure.Keep the videos coming it makes great watching. All the best,Steve&Wendy

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Great news! 😊

  • @arcboutant
    @arcboutant Жыл бұрын

    Ha! T’was those lovely browns that did it.

  • @simon2knine
    @simon2knine Жыл бұрын

    I was bitten by the bike bug over 40 years ago. A 10 day bike tour on your own in the first 6 months, fair play to you. 😀

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @rodstair7248
    @rodstair7248 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Took me back 40 years heading to Skye on a 350. Now I have 950 more cc & 120 more horses, still love solo camping. I found out the hard way about sites next to pubs, no sleep until 2am thanks to people still drinking. My 8am departure was a fair bit noisier than it needed to be.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it took you on a trip down memory lane Rod. 😊

  • @grahamcairn8379
    @grahamcairn8379 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from New Zealand I've just finished watching your hole trip ...well done you. And I like the fact you road at your own pace ..and camping . This year I've been riding bikes for 54 years and the love and passion never goes away. And I've seen the video of your new bike....you go girl and enjoy your ride....but remember it's your ride and you go at your pace.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Graham, and welcome to the channel. 😊 I'm looking forward to many adventures on Roger the Himalayan. 😊

  • @julianbickers
    @julianbickers Жыл бұрын

    Love this, really inspirational just to get out there andd ride whatever you've got. Keep riding.

  • @zoydpatterson1817
    @zoydpatterson1817 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that wonderful series of your trip. And great that you inspired people as well 😀👍.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @liamramshaw2535
    @liamramshaw2535 Жыл бұрын

    Sending this to my sister, she needs this in her life. Loved it, avid fan. Ride safe.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I hope she enjoys it. 😊

  • @henry9406
    @henry9406 Жыл бұрын

    Watched through my tv, came to give like and say loved every minute , thanks for taking us 👍🍻

  • @bigjohno242
    @bigjohno242 Жыл бұрын

    Watched all your trip today Charlie . Brilliant videos and so well put together. I’ve been riding 25+ years now and I can tell you without hesitation that my abilities at 6/7 months of riding were nowhere as good as yours , and nor were my levels of grit , bravery and determination. This channel is going to go from strength to strength 👍👍

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, sorry you didn't get much else done today if you've been binge watching! 😊

  • @bigjohno242

    @bigjohno242

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider 😆. No worries, it’s been very inspiring and so worth it !

  • @christopherjones3422
    @christopherjones3422 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you have realised that it's all fun, no matter what happens, you have stories to tell. Us bikers are a friendly lot. We mainly survive on talking and drinking tea. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up. L & R. Pug.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pug. 😊

  • @scott3065
    @scott3065 Жыл бұрын

    How tough you are, keep on going and stay safe❗👍👍👍😊

  • @ericlunn5323
    @ericlunn5323 Жыл бұрын

    Europe has the BEST campgrounds - with food!!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Next year I'm definitely hitting Europe. 😊

  • @user-th5mh9mp4d
    @user-th5mh9mp4d6 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed that. I usually get 15 minutes in and get bored, but, for whatever reason, it kept me interested. Well done lassie. I’ve been biking all my life, but only been camping on the bike a couple of times, this year I’m gonna go for it.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned to the channel. 😊

  • @neilhardy4281
    @neilhardy4281 Жыл бұрын

    It’s all about the journey not getting there fast. Have an adventure 😁

  • @handsfree1000
    @handsfree1000 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just come back from my first tour up to Scotland (from Somerset). It was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a long ride up and an even longer ride back if you know what I mean. The amazing dynamics of the mountains and lochs we’re never ending. No bike issues. Tough ride back on the M6, hot day traffic queues stop start and a dry throat which later turned into Covid unfortunately. Can’t wait to do it again.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear you caught the lurgy, hope you feel better soon and can head out for more adventures!

  • @johndiehardmclean23
    @johndiehardmclean23 Жыл бұрын

    I've been putting off watching this, I hate things coming to an end, but you should be PROUD! 👍❤️😎 I done 500+ miles last year on a little Yamaha MT-125 with a mere 15bhp & now riding a Honda CB500F with 47bhp, which I'd highly recommend if you fancy a little bit more power, but not too much to put us in 1 of them buses you call work vehicles! 😉👍 Thank's for sharing all this Charlie! 👍🙂

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe thank you John, that's so nice to hear. There will be more to come have no fear. 😊

  • @ClarkieBoy
    @ClarkieBoy Жыл бұрын

    Well done Charlie, great series. Good luck and keep on keeping on......

  • @hymek7017
    @hymek7017 Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. Thank you so much for your excellent series. I'm not sure where to start on comments, so many things spring to mind. All power to you for even wanting to do such a ride just six months into your riding life, so happy you enjoyed the ups and downs. Wobbles are what happens when you go out of your comfort zone but you handled it all with style and now your comfort zone just got a whole lot bigger. Before you go any further treat Agatha and yourself to some heated grips, makes all the difference to comfort and the joy of riding can go on all year round. Personally, I can't wait until you start your next trip. Best Wishes and happiness. Stay safe 🙂 PS I always tour solo. The freedom to stop for a photo whenever I like, to ride at my own speed and divert off at random to look at something of interest is well worth doing.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the series. ( I did put a new vlog up last night on a short trip this weekend. 😊)

  • @hymek7017

    @hymek7017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider Just watched it now and it was GOOD. I'm gradually catching up on all your content, only just discovered your excellent channel.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again. 😊

  • @RichardWilliams-kf5vw
    @RichardWilliams-kf5vw Жыл бұрын

    Just binged watched the whole series, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed the routes around Scotland, many of which I recognised from trips with the army. I hope to do the same myself later this year, starting and ending in Bristol. A great adventure……we’ll done.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @dagveidal3721
    @dagveidal3721 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you! 👍 Interesting little series this! And welcome to the world of bikers! 🏍️😎

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @martinturner9296
    @martinturner9296 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you brilliant. 👏

  • @MegaHellstrike
    @MegaHellstrike10 ай бұрын

    I've found your channel recently and I gotta say BIG thanks to you and all the surprisingly high amount of british bike review channels that cover the Meteor 350, you people are doing SO MUCH for Royal Enfield it's not even funny! I've been watching so many videos on the Meteor 350 since I'm very interested in it and your judgement of "yes, it will do a big tour no problem" really put my mind at ease since that's what I've become interested in this year. I'm 30 and bought my first bike last year, a 125 that I somehow managed to ride up the Großglockner in Austria this year, since then I've learned that I need that little bit more power and also more comfort, since two days of 8+ hours in its saddle really weren't comfortable on my Brixton Cromwell 125. Once I've got my next bike I really want to do a proper tour through Austria.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi! Welcome to the channel, I'm glad you're enjoying it. 😊

  • @johnkozumplik8237
    @johnkozumplik82377 ай бұрын

    Loved watching the whole trip. As a newbie to biking myself, you have inspired me to be more courageous & adventurous on my meteor - Daryl. I'm looking forward to watching more vids 🙂

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi Daryl, glad you're inspired to get out there! 😊

  • @andrewgibbs5135
    @andrewgibbs5135 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the series, thank you so much for sharing it 😉.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 Жыл бұрын

    The bike itself with just 100kg to woop around is a plus for me (as a woman of 55).No need for more speed for me as well. The gears channel through electronics would be a reason for not consider buying. I wouldn't want to have issues with it while being on my way in another country far from home... You can get parts and new rubbershoes for the bike, - not sure about the electronics though. Great tour and well documented. Thanks so much! 😎👍

  • @seeanda1
    @seeanda1 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this tour. Full of respect of your job, wish this country would give the same adulation for the services as the Americans do. x

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazingly, we are still an 'Essential' service rather than an 'Emergency' service. Not many people realise that. 😐

  • @dimebag77
    @dimebag77 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing video, thank you for sharing x

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mikey. 😊

  • @kathleenhavenga3447
    @kathleenhavenga344711 ай бұрын

    So glad I found your channel, love it! You absolutely rock and inspire 😁👍🤩

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊Welcome to the channel.

  • @si_blacksheep
    @si_blacksheep10 ай бұрын

    Charlie Charlie Charlie.. what an epic trip, especially after just 6 months of riding. I haven’t had a bike for 10 years…. But I’m actually now thinking about buying another to do something like this. Love your vids, keep ‘em coming. We all have a wobble… it’s ok. Thank you

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I highly recommend getting another bike, it's good for the soul! 😍

  • @si_blacksheep

    @si_blacksheep

    10 ай бұрын

    @@restdayrider 4 wheels moves the body. 2 wheels moves the soul..! Watching your France trip now

  • @drost582
    @drost582 Жыл бұрын

    After 6 months and you are doing more than some seasoned riders I know. If you are ever planning a trip to Canada give me a call, my wife and I will gladly go on a tour! You are doing amazing, do not stop because bikes are great stress relief.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ken, I will remember that for future! 😊

  • @michaelevans1658
    @michaelevans1658 Жыл бұрын

    Well done you the Enfield was brilliant ,as a Bonneville rider it proves you don’t need a big bike . Looking forward to more .

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael, I do like the 1200 Bonnie Bobber, but just a tad too much for me sadly. 😐

  • @colin7632
    @colin76329 ай бұрын

    Just found you on you tube and watched this series! So good. Britain is beautiful off the motorways. I understand even as a bloke at 50 your wobble on episode 3. Went to Spain in a car first holiday on my own and thought I was a sad arse taking a holiday on my own! Felt guilty too 🤷‍♂️ crazy thinking! Now I want more! Loved it. Nowt wrong with a bit a time for yourself ! Will watch more or your blogs! 👍👍👍

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Colin, and welcome to the channel! 😊

  • @bernardsewell9460
    @bernardsewell9460 Жыл бұрын

    great vids, you are right. you meet great people when you travel on bikes. great series great content as well. look forward to more.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bernard, there will definitely be more to come 😊

  • @pauldoyle9709
    @pauldoyle9709 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Charlie, I just binged days 1 to 10. Bloody awesome, well done. I’m a 62 year old biker who’s been riding on and off since I was 16. I lived in London the majority of my life and regularly (yearly) did trips to Belgium. In my forties, I did 6 days in Iceland on an organised ride with others, but…… I ain’t ever done what you have have on your own…. So, so cool but scary at the same time. I welled up seeing you get tearful on day 4 😢, I just wanted to give you a big hug. As you gathered, the biking community is a good one to say the least, we look out for each other. I’m now retired and live in The Forest of Dean (blinding place to ride) so if ever you’re in the area….. there’s a welcome meet up for you. Massive shout out and respect to all you wonderful Paramedics out there 😎😎

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul, thank you for stopping by and commenting, there will definitely be more to come so make sure you stay tuned. 😊 I bet Iceland was amazing, that's on the bucket ride list. 😊

  • @elbb6509
    @elbb6509 Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed your little series, it was like being on the journey with you, well done to you , can’t wait for your next outing .

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, there will definitely be more to come.😊

  • @richardballinger517
    @richardballinger517 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this series. Six months on a bike and you did that trip on a 350 single, brilliant job. I've been on bikes 35+ years all year round and it's only the last 15 years that I've done any real touring and no where near as much as I'd like to have done and only in the last 4 years become more determined to do more and go further on my own then covid screwed things up. Planning a ride round Scotland for next year then back to my big plan to tour Europe which I was going to do when covid struck. Those wet windy days really can get you down which is what made me go from unfaired bikes to big faired bikes (st1100, st1300) and I couldn't recomend more, Goretex gear. Costs a bit more but you won't regret it. Makes being out and getting caught in the rain storms not a problem. Your off to a great start, keep um coming.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard. I want to tackle Europe too, maybe 2023. I do love Moto camping. 😊

  • @richardballinger517

    @richardballinger517

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider That is quite evident from your video's. I've camped in the past but I think I'm going to camp and get a room for a bed/shower/loo a bit more often in the future. Stopped at a camp site in Tipperary years ago with great on site shower/facilities. Great when you can have a hot shower. Anyway, good luck for the future.

  • @stefanchapman7229
    @stefanchapman7229 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic series, really enjoyed it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you did. 😊

  • @paramarky
    @paramarky Жыл бұрын

    Hi, As a biker and Ex - SWAST Paramedic I have no idea who you are, but I do recognise your spark for life. Virtually everyone I ever crewed with, saw the fragility of life on a daily basis, but did nothing in their own lives to become more fulfilled. Good luck with your future travels.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I agree, rest days are the days we take time back for ourselves. 😊 Where were you based roughly? I've been front line 10 years ish now.

  • @paramarky

    @paramarky

    Жыл бұрын

    @@restdayrider I joined the Dorset Ambulance service in 1986 (long before it turned into the hopeless organisation of Wenman's world), and retired (early) in 2013. Based at Weymouth. Carried on for two more years doing 2 Sunday's a month on the car. Mostly at Bridport and then decided I'd had enough of 12 hour shifts turning into 14 hour ones. Wanted to leave while I still liked the job/unlike most of my peers at the time. I've been a Paramedic at the TT since 2000. If you like your bikes you'll love it but be aware you'll get hooked. There is a big world out there and I have spent the last ten years enjoying it. Being in the Ambulance service was just something I did in a previous life. Enjoy your bike and make an exit plan. Mark

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    At 50 years old and 10 years service I'm definitely looking for an exit plan. Maybe I'll make a fortune on KZread and retire. 🤣😁🤣

  • @johnroberts6864
    @johnroberts6864 Жыл бұрын

    Great videos. I've been touring in Ireland several times. It's fantastic, so friendly. Hollyhead to Dublin is a good route. Thank you and glad you had so much fun.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi John, I am definitely hoping to tour Wales and Ireland in the near future. 😊

  • @grumpysprout3505
    @grumpysprout3505 Жыл бұрын

    I'll sum it up........your a Star 🌟 fantastic well done 👏

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You. 😊

  • @GJCPlumbing
    @GJCPlumbing Жыл бұрын

    Great 👍

  • @stephenchapman8344
    @stephenchapman8344 Жыл бұрын

    Loved it. 👍

  • @pauljones540
    @pauljones540 Жыл бұрын

    you go girl exellent vlogs looking forward to more adventures enjoy every every day

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @jamespardy6921
    @jamespardy6921 Жыл бұрын

    Well done. It takes grit

  • @murrayjones1067
    @murrayjones1067 Жыл бұрын

    Fair play for taking the plunge so soon after learning to ride . Dont over think it , just do it . When it goes wrong and you end up on the wrong road ,thats when the best stuff usually happens and the best finds are to be had and when it all goes smoothly the memories fade quickly , when it goes tits up ,you'll be laughing about it in the pub for years . Kudos to ya . see you on the road

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Murray. 😊

  • @chrisburrow1011
    @chrisburrow1011 Жыл бұрын

    Well done. Really enjoyed watching your journey 🏍

  • @ratjaw75
    @ratjaw75 Жыл бұрын

    Loved watching this series. Please keep making videos and I'll keep watching. Subscribed.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. There will definitely be more to come. 😊

  • @priestland1
    @priestland1 Жыл бұрын

    Well that was a very enjoyable, many thanks, enjoyed the whole tour which I have just binged watched. Still deciding about getting back into biking after a very long time away.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. 😊

  • @macca365
    @macca365 Жыл бұрын

    great to watch , cheers, stay safe

  • @davidbaillie8275
    @davidbaillie8275 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant and well done !

  • @mjotd8670
    @mjotd8670 Жыл бұрын

    Charlie, you should be so proud, , great vlogs all the way!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @user-hf6ok2tj5h
    @user-hf6ok2tj5h6 ай бұрын

    Watched your video from Alabama, USA. Now hooked on your channel.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    6 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the channel 😄

  • @michaelbergheim4731
    @michaelbergheim4731 Жыл бұрын

    Lagatha, did I get that right. what a name for a bike🤩 two thumbs up for the brave girl starting a complete new experience in her life. You made me curious on two things: the girl and the UK as traveling destination. Take care, keep riding and always keep the rubber side down. Cheers Michael

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    You did, she's Lagertha, the female Shield Maiden Viking, well with her attitude and VK on her reg plate it was a no brainer. 😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel, spread the word to anyone like minded! 😊

  • @peterjackson2515
    @peterjackson2515 Жыл бұрын

    Just came across your vids,amazing fairplay,got my son on law into biking last year, passed his test on Friday in October, picked his honda 650 up on Saturday, did a 700 mile trip around Wales following Friday, did same myself in 2018 after passing my test, 3 months of riding did a solo tour of Spain, 2900miles in 11days

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    That's brilliant Peter. 😊

  • @GeorgeMackay---Scotland
    @GeorgeMackay---Scotland Жыл бұрын

    Just watched your trip, well done. Camping and biking, you can't beat it. Ride safe and have fun.

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you George, im planning lots more this year 😊

  • @1066Sussex
    @1066Sussex Жыл бұрын

    You should be very proud of yourself. I have family in Scotland too, but I wouldn't undertake riding from Sussex especially alone. Lol x

  • @spokedtoosoon
    @spokedtoosoonАй бұрын

    watched all of these vids, loved em. Absolute trooper! Subscribed as well, gonna see what other adventures you've been on as it's really inspiring me to get my arse in gear and go motocamping

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, that's really nice to hear. 😊

  • @Teasehirt
    @Teasehirt Жыл бұрын

    Thank You - Charlie

  • @davecurrie99
    @davecurrie99 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Charlie, enjoyed your vids. Keep the shiny side up Mrs!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave. 😊

  • @craigyllyn
    @craigyllyn Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this series 😊

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @BN1960
    @BN1960 Жыл бұрын

    Really like the way you put the postcode of places visited - thank you

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw someone else do that, it helped me so I've added it in as a 'thing' to do!

  • @davidbgraham461
    @davidbgraham461 Жыл бұрын

    As an over 80 exbiker, l believe you did brilliantly. I have done lots of this, at home in Australia, 500 miles is a realistic target. I have signed up for more. Stu Fillingham, from Hull, can a source of information, regarding Royal Enfield.

  • @Dan66T
    @Dan66T Жыл бұрын

    Just watched your tour. Fabulously honest vlog. With only 6 months in, that was a brave trip to take solo. Back in '85 I did my first tour of Northumberland and the lake district with pillion on a Honda CG125. It's amazing what you can do when haven't understood it's not possible to do! Those that are saying it's impossible to do should get out of the way of those actually doing it😆 Onwards and upwards!!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    I do like the expression ' it's amazing what you can do, when you haven't understood it's not possible ' , that may well be on my tomb stone!

  • @davidskogley3570
    @davidskogley3570 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! I enjoyed watching your videos and seeing how your first trip went. At first I thought, "Oh that's way too much kit!" but it seems it was just right for the weather and campgrounds you encountered, so good on you! I was also interested to see how the Meteor held up, as I would love to buy one to travel on, and your vids are the best I've found on the subject. I completely agree with you that a smaller motorcycle is usually just fine for bigger trips, especially when you consider the mileage. All the best for your upcoming trips!

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David for stopping by and commenting, I did seem to use everything I took, and the Meteor was absolutely more than capable of this trip, and many more to come. 😊

  • @merseymoto9388
    @merseymoto9388 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Just watched your videos on your tour. Truly inspirational. I'm going to France 🇫🇷 for a week on 21/09 solo, and I find it challenging but absolutely character building, especially the low points. Stay safe Charlie 🙏

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    France will be amazing. 😊

  • @jackbroadbent6663
    @jackbroadbent6663 Жыл бұрын

    Rarely comment on KZread(once) thourely enjoyed, lovely vids,thanks

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jack. 😊

  • @billf1305
    @billf1305 Жыл бұрын

    fantastic trip. I really enjoyed watching all your video vlogs I thinks that's what they call them. felt like i was there the whole trip. stay safe and don't stop biking 😁

  • @restdayrider

    @restdayrider

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bill. 😊

  • @dickiefido9981
    @dickiefido9981 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job. Well done lass 😎👍