Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Bowness on Windermere to the Kirkstone Pass |

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Today, we continue from our previous ride, from Bowness on Windermere to the top of the Kirkstone Pass. Leaving the carpark, we turn left onto the A592, then left at the roundabout onto Rayrigg Road (still the A592). Then at the next roundabout continue straight across, and yes, you've guessed it, still the A592, the Kirkstone Pass.
We pull up just before the Kirkstone Inn, as I was expecting it to be quite busy.
I hope you enjoy this ride, and will consider subscribing, as following this, on the next video, we will be riding down "The Struggle" into Ambleside.
Thanks for Watching.
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@Ainsworth-Rider 4 месяца назад

Every time I see a Mustang now, I think of The Norfolk Thunderbolt 😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

😂 indeed ☺️

@LoneWolf-Uk 4 месяца назад

I love that Kirkstone pass ride out, some breathtaking views mate. (especially when you reach the brow, heading towards Brother`s Water.) 😊 Funny you should mention Hardknott and Wrynose passes. Since last year, when I went over both passes with Northwest Biker, I have been seriously considering, sometime this summer, taking @SheWolf-Cumbria on the back of the Yzf over to Ravenglass, first calling off at Stickle barn for a Strong coffee, taking in the sights of little Langdale and then over Wrynose and Hardknott passes before heading down to the coast.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Sounds like a plan. The A595 when you get on it is f’in brilliant, then turning left (staying on the A595) is epic in places.

@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121 4 месяца назад

Bloody brilliant video Ian, it's been too long since we were last up there, and you caught fantastic conditions. Just let anyone try and dissuade me from using the passes! I've been enjoying those roads since the early 70's, and I'm not about to stop now. Nanny state indeed!! Thanks again anyway Ian, and stay safe. 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Martin, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

@TheNorfolkThunderbolt 4 месяца назад

Fantastic ride out! Sound and vision was perfect, and some spectacular scenery! Thoroughly enjoyed that!

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Steven.

@peterwillis4239 4 месяца назад

Beautiful Ian, the Lake District I mean!! 😂. Thanks for the ride. Must get out on 'Ruby' my Red and chrome RE classic 350!! She's gathering cobwebs in the garage! 😊

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Peter. Spring, and nice weather are just around the corner 🤞😊🌞😂

@michaelgilbert3311 4 месяца назад

Nice ride out Ian when the traffic wasnt to bad, unlike the summer. Keep the ride out/videos coming . Cheers. Mike Sunny Wales

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mike. When the hoardes appear, I will be elsewhere 🤣

@Ainsworth-Rider 4 месяца назад

14 minutes in and bang Fanbloodytastic 👌

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks James. It truly is stunningly beautiful, I never take it for granted. 😊

@markfletcher443 4 месяца назад

Fantastic Ian. I was in Bowness last weekend and from your journey I realise that I need to get up to your neck of the woods for a ride. Clementine sounds and looks better after every ride. Thanks for another great video👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mark. Next time you are heading this way, give us a shout, maybe you can call in for a brew on your way past. We are 5 mins from M6 J35. 😉

@Ainsworth-Rider 4 месяца назад

Morning Ian 😊 what a great way to start the day

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks James.

@blearyview2254 4 месяца назад

Nice quiet roads, the best time to do these roads. Last time I was in Bowness the pavements were crammed with folk wearing face mask, we decided not to stop due to the crowds.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Best policy, even now 😂🙈. As you know, I really dislike following other vehicles, so definitely best to go, before the hoards descend upon us.

@esrider7765 4 месяца назад

Nice scenery, though I have been in lake district years ago, cant recall places I went now. Looks very much like the valleys in Wales.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

I guess most hilly/mountainous area’s look similar. All are stunningly beautiful 😍 Cheers

@borderlands6606 4 месяца назад

A friend and I did the Hardknott and Wrynose passes on a Honda 90, years ago, no trouble at all. The only place I've fried a clutch is the Winnats Pass in Derbyshire, stuck behind a sightseer who insisted on driving between 5 and 30mph to take in the view. People greatly exaggerate the degree of difficulty, or perhaps they think you shouldn't ride in first gear.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

The thing is, you only need to look at the Thumbnails on YT to see just how much hype there is about the “Most dangerous Roads in Britain”. I intend to do Wrynose and Hardknott on Clementine this year, so maybe a “catchy” title will see the vid go viral 😂

@SOLOMOTOUK 4 месяца назад

Evening Ian I normally do a low fly pass of them passes I’m going that quick over them like you say in other words not for the faint hearted 👍🏍️

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

You have to be careful of the livestock and scenery addicted tourists Derek 😂

@SOLOMOTOUK 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield I know if I see the sheep I cruel till I pass them 👍👍🏍️

@crumblymal8479 4 месяца назад

Interesting point Ian looking at the road your on it looks like you can see those lines which look like were they've been over it with the machine that leaves the manholes really raised and then not put a sufficient amount of proper tarmac over it and just relied on gravel chippings dropped over a layer of bitumen and rolled them so as it sinks then the lines start coming through the surface so in effect they miss out a layer completely only my opinion though . Lovely stretch of road there with some great views good watch well done shame about the cars I know just what you mean 😉👌👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mal. That road coming out of Bowness, has been like that for years. About time they rectified it, won’t happen though 🙈. I never tire of the scenery on the Kirkstone Pass, always stunning, and yes, ban the cars 😂

@Kevb69 4 месяца назад

Nice ride Ian. Not sure about your council but if ours spent as much time and money fixing the roads as they do digging up the pavements constantly we’d be better off 🙂

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Absolutely Kev. I have just nipped to Carnforth in the van. Can't believe that workmen are redoing the white lines, on a section of road which has been dug up so many times, it is like a washboard. Bloody maddening 😞😠

@RanMachlof 2 месяца назад

Thanks for nice blog. wow it took so beautiful, i'm going Bowness at the end of the month. I never commendation Ian??

@ianhughesroyalenfield 2 месяца назад

Thank you. Sorry, I don’t understand the question ?

@RanMachlof 2 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield lol, any recommendation for places to visit??

@ianhughesroyalenfield 2 месяца назад

@RanMachlof are you on a motorcycle or car ? How long are you staying ?

@chrisweeks6973 4 месяца назад

A nice continuation of your ride, Ian, though the temperature still wouldn't excite me. Much cooler here than it was; 33C today with 34C forecast for the next three days. Those striations in the road surface can be very unsettling for a bike. Here in Oz they're often scraped in as a prelude to resurfacing, as they give an effective keyway for the new top-dressing. Let's hope those roads as shown will get that too!

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Doubtful Chris, they have been like this for years 😂. Just think about how you used to enjoy (see endure), those cold wind in your face moments, prior to you wimping out for a warmer climate 😉🫣🌞😂

@chrisweeks6973 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield I rarely rode for pleasure, back in the day, Ian. It was my sole means of transport to/from my military base - and I had a hot girlfriend waiting for me in my home town. 😜 Re wimping, after enduring minus 38C on a winter NATO exercise, I swore never to be that cold ever again.🥶 That's why I don't complain even when the temperature here hits the occasional 49C.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

@chrisweeks6973 😂. I have a high level of respect for those who suffered back in the day’s of “proper” winter’s. Hang on…….I was one of them 😂

@chrisweeks6973 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Yes, we were bred tough, back in the day! That particular minus 38C was in northern Norway, 'way up beyond the Arctic Circle. And we were under canvas; definitely brass monkey weather... Brrrr doesn't even come close!

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

@chrisweeks6973 god no 🔥

@5dTraveller 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the mention Ian, it's going to be a while yet before we reach that part of the ride in my series. From a weather point of view that was the best day of the trip, until it went dark and I froze riding over the moors in Dumfries and Galloway. The root of the problem with our roads, as I've probably said before, is the local councils taking the lowest tender they can get, forcing the road maintenance companies to provide the cheapest solution they can, even though in the long term it ends up costing tax payers more money. There is absolutely no doubt we are run by short sighted, self important imbeciles. Cheers, Mick

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Definitely Mick, and often corrupt 😢. I am thinking that our leg of your mammoth trek, will be about August 🙈😂😂😂

@mrgrizzlyrides 4 месяца назад

You know Ian that was brilliant, luved it. Sound was spot on and the views were breathtaking. I’ve been riding those passes since the 1970’s; I’ve heard a rumour that it’s all part of the narrative to reduce car usage in the Lake District (I know, incredulous isn’t it). Best use em whilst we’re still allowed too. Hope you’ve got enough battery to show us the Struggle, that’s the route I generally take, luv that little road. Thanx Ian, top man. Mind how you go and ride safe.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Neil. The major roadworks on the Kirkstone Pass, which have been ongoing for about 12 months, are all about making the road safer, I guess for those who shouldn’t be on the road anyway 😂🙈 Cheers

@mrgrizzlyrides 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Good morning young man. Yeah, I know, sad but true. Making it safer; there was nowt wrong with Kirkstone Pass in the bloody first place.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Exactly, just needed the surface to be improved, but even that wasn’t as much of a big deal as other roads. From my understanding, the highways people, were going to put extra barriers up, to stop idiots falling off the edge, though I haven’t really seen much difference on that score yet. Oh, btw, The struggle video is live now, and yes the battery held out……..in fact it stopped about 250 yards from home 😂😂😂

@mrgrizzlyrides 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield 250 yds, bloody hell🤪. Brill, gotta go out now, I’ll defo check the struggle video out on me big telly. Luv that little road ; much better on a big screen than my I phone or Lap top. Taking Hera to Whitby for some Kippers from Fortunes. Gonna get some scran from the Whistle Stop Cafe in the train station car park. You know the one where the railway banned motorcycles from the car park. The fight back was so big they were forced to change their minds. Cheers bud

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

@mrgrizzlyrides yes, I saw that on Uncle Stu’s channel. Yes, the camera stopped when I was going through the security barrier here. Enjoy your day, it’s a bit chilly but blue skies, always a bonus.

@mikehatswell3961 4 месяца назад

Another cracking ride Ian, I did have to laugh when you said “do you remember when they used to repair the roads “ 😂😂 definitely wouldn’t be without the heated vest nowadays such a game changer, don’t have to wrap up like the Michelin man anymore 😂 All the best buddy 👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mike. Yes, I did wonder if anyone would pick up on my attempt at sarcasm 🙃. I don’t think I have ever worn so little clothing on winter rides, as I do now. A thin long sleeved top, Keis heated jacket and Speedwear waxed coat. Brilliant 😊

@mikehatswell3961 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield yes the Keis gear is brilliant, I just wish I’d got it years ago, I’ve just got the vest and I’m the same as you, just a long sleeve base layer, vest and jacket, 👌👍

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

@mikehatswell3961 I went for the full jacket, as my arthritic elbows are quite painful in the cold, damp months. Not anymore though 😎. I think at some point, that I will go for the trousers too, it’ll certainly help my knackered knees. God, I sound like a wreck 😢, all those years riding around in leather, jeans and trainers are taking their toll now 🙄😂. Oh my hands are feked too.

@mikehatswell3961 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfield 😂😂 yeah, you and me both brother 😂😂

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

😪🤣

@GapBahnDirk 4 месяца назад

It would be nice to fit a turbo to the 350 for passing the tourists ...... 😁😁.

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Indeed. I will be riding The Norfolk Thunderbolt’s modified Classic 350 with the “hot” cam in a few weeks, so will see how it performs. That might be the way to go………or fit a machine gun on Clementine 😂

@TheNorfolkThunderbolt 4 месяца назад

@@ianhughesroyalenfieldI’d fit the machine gun too, just for good measure!

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

@TheNorfolkThunderbolt 😂

@BlakesPipes 4 месяца назад

Again another great ride and discussions. My poodle 🐩 loved to stick his head out the window to about 35, then liked behind my neck with his head towards the window as he was a 20 pound poodle. Perfect dogs. Get Ollie today till Sunday. Such smart dogs

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Blake. One of our neighbours has a small one, bonkers creature 😂

@melfzs 4 месяца назад

Nice ride Ian, yes there's a lot of hype in the media about the "the most dangerous " or "deadliest" roads in Britain, it's not the road's that are deadly, it's the incompetence or stupidity of drivers that seems to have developed, certainly in the last two or three year's? Maybe they lost any ability they had during lock down eh? 🤔😆 I must go up Hardknott this year myself, last time I was up there was about forty years ago on my XS1100 with my missus and camping gear on the back! She didn't like it but she doesn't like heights ! 😅 I think I'll be on my own next time, or she'll wait at the bottom having a fag! 😆 Cheers Mel 🍻

@ianhughesroyalenfield 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mel. Incompetent drivers, surely not 😂. I must admit, I have seen some cracking examples on these hilly roads I frequent 🫣🙄. You might just enjoy the ride more one up 😉 Cheers