Great trail. In England there would have been a sign at the start "Restricted Byway. No motor vehicles. it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle on this track. This includes motorcycles!" That is why I now exclusively ride an electric mtb.
@@stevebrown7584 Well I hadn't much need for it 😄 The KTM 200 was fresh of a full top and bottom end rebuild, it's always sounded great but I also changed the pipe this year and and it's had a real rasp since. I suspect the silencer could do with repacking too.
this can make a lovely addition to the Isle of Man attraction for those of us who are too scared to do the TT race but still wanna do some sport riding. I have a suggestion . How do I get in touch with you
@@DarrenChallisKIS What Jeff says, try the following. John Whittle @ Trail Riding Isle Of Man, Lee Helwich @ Manx Trax and Trails, Jack Walton @ XC tours IOM. I think David or Juan Knight also take people out. John Whittle can supply bikes and kit too. Hope this helps.
Robert rode the KTM back to Douglas while I waited at the end of the trail. The girl from the guest house brought him back in her car, he took the Beta back and I got dropped off at Nobles. A friend from the Island rode my bike onto the ferry and walked back off before departure, one of the SPC crew rode it off in Belfast. All worked out well enough 👍🏻
Hi Steve, I had been hoping to fit in another trip before the end of August (That's when the boats from Ireland finish for the season) However 6-8 weeks heal time for the fractures takes me right out until then, realistically I'm probably done for this season. I'll be back though, going to keep returning until I see a wallaby 😀
@@johncarson2128 f you wanted some winter riding there you could do wha some of my mates did to get to the TT once. Boats from Liverpool and Heysham all booked solid but they had accommodation booked. So they rode from the midlands here to Holyhead, took the boat to Dublin. Then rode to Belfast and straight on a boat to Douglas. A bit crazy but they were determined not to miss TT! Oh, and no idea what it cost either! Get well soon, and as the others say-stick with the physio!
Great video john, you know I've always thought of that trail as winding and flat but watching the video really captures the curvature of the mountain, it looks cool as your blasting along. I definitely prefer the other way, with it being more challenging the way you went. Cool.
I usually do it in the opposite direction, especially when I've got company as the first section is pretty tough. It's been a while since I done it that way, surprised me how steep the hill is (Just after the hard bit at the start) and how long the steep bit goes on for. It does level out quite a bit after that and sort of feels like you are riding around the side of the hills without too big a change in elevation. Its a great trail, I'll get the bottom section sorted without stopping next year, someone told me I just need to give it more beans 😀
Just Wild Atlantic Way - (June) still havent got around to editing on-bike footage.... Hope to upload soon. Took a guy around TT week - fell off on Slieau Whallian rocks and really bruised shoulder (the good one !) needless to say - last track of the day ! havent been out on Honda since... Shoulder was a bit of a nuisance on Ireland trip...! OK now. Just bought a couple of Kayaks. Good in this hot weather !! :P @@johncarson2128
Hi John. We met you last April up at the Mountain Box. The old guys on the trails. I'm planning next year. Can you please remind me of the hotel you use in Douglas. Thanks. Roger
The Kings Guest House on Queens Promenade. The girl that runs it is called Sue. Nice to hear from you guys again 👍🏻 <edit> I have Mikes phone number, can whatsapp him some updated stuff and more details on the guesthouse if you want?
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hrSVyMeHojw.html Roger, the guest house is at the end of this video, even has a garage to keep your bikes cosy in 👍
