Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Gilpin Bridge to Bowness on Windermere | 

Thanks Mick, I will have a look at that tape, cheers

Thanks James, unfortunately Clementine isn’t looking her best at the moment. Next decent day, she will be get a full degrease, wash and polish (and oiling up again 🙄, as winter hasn’t finished with us yet). Those holes were jarring 🤬.

Totally agree Chris. Perhaps talking to countries who also have extreme weather conditions, like Italy for example. The Stelvio pass always looks smooth on people's vids. No excuse for the state of our roads, other than incompetent management of funding, oh, and the council management giving themselves huge wages 😠. As for the temp, it wasn't raining, had to get out 😎🤣

Thank you. Since being introduced to Keis heated clothing, it has been a game changer. In fact, I am warmer out in the cold on the bike, than sitting at home watching telly 😂. Now if only I could find a battery operated nose warmer…….. 😉

@@ianhughesroyalenfield you’ve got a secret weapon then…lol. We are more of less the same age I’d guess…I got a FSIE at 16 in 1978 etc, etc. I still love the look of the ‘70’s bikes…but all bikes are good as they say. Go steady

Thank you, yes I am 62 this year. Suzuki AP50 in 1978 😊

Thank you. They are rough and jarring. 😡

Thanks Derek

Thanks Adrian, I put a comment on his video this morning. I agree, mine sounds better. When he asked what RU-vid channels people recommended, I said have a look at mine 😂😂😂

🤔 oh what a future you portray. Not sure I would want to be a part of that 😢. Mind you, I have seen the speed the traveller community get up to, on their pony and trap thingies, maybe we could still have fun with 1 Hp 😂

It was a lovely day, but as you could see,the roads were ‘orrible in places. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to clean Clementine, but will spend a good day on her soon. Glad you got out on the Hunter, Spring isn’t far off now 🌞

Definitely, we have to make the most of it. How are you getting on with the new bike ?

Haven’t been out much , but as the weather improves intend on getting out on Thursdays. When Aaron passes his test shortly we will be able to explore at the weekend.

Excellent. Take it easy 🫣👍

I know, scary stuff……I need to get out on a demo bike sometime soon, some people seem to like those videos more than my usual scenic rides, though I will never veer away from my usual format. I am still amazed as to why so many people tune into Clementine and I. Thank you.

Thanks Neil. I had a good chat with the busker who was just setting up. I spoke to the same chap, in the same place last spring/summer 😂

@@ianhughesroyalenfield A creature of habit then 🤪. Lookin forward to watching the return ride. Mind how you go.

Part two will be up to Kirkstone, and part three, down The Struggle 😎

Thanks Gap, at least we don’t have to worry overly about the wildlife (other than running out in front of us 🙄😂)

They couldn’t be much worse 😂

That’s the way I will be going when the CEAT’s are due for changing 🫣👍

Thanks Mel, Congleton/Holmes Chapel are under Cheshire East, the same hilarious bunch who have neglected station road in Wrenbury for over two years, so it doesn’t surprise me. You only need to look at their salaries to know why everyone is suffering 🤬. Yes, you definitely need an external mic, you will never get good audio with the camera alone. Does the Akaso have a 3.5mm mic jack, if not you will need an adaptor ? Although I haven’t tried them, purple panda mics are highly rated. Movo ACM400 on Amazon looks good too, being less sensitive than most. Position just in front of the cheek pad (presuming you have a full face lid), so that it isn’t directly in front of your mouth and fit a dead cat.

@@ianhughesroyalenfield it's only a 2.5 mm mic jack, my mic I ordered is a 3.5 mm so I've now ordered an adaptor, and the mic has a baffle in it , if that's what a "dead cat" is ? 😅 I'm quite impressed with the video it produces for an entry level camera it's not bad at all 👍 Thanks for your help 👍

@melfzs I can never understand why manufacturers go for 2.5mm 🙄. I am not sure about the term “baffle”, maybe it is the foam mic cover they usually come with. A dead cat, is a furry thing, which you put over the top of the foam mic head cover. It protects the mic from wind noise. Mine are from a company called Movo, on Amazon. This video of mine was recorded without the dead cat, and I regret not fitting it, as close to the start of the video, a tractor passed by, and you can hear slight clipping in the audio. A dead cat would help to prevent that, but on the downside, it can also slightly reduce audio. Not a problem if you mic is “hot” (sensitive) but it is if your mic is not so sensitive. Honestly, audio recording in our situation, is a bloody nightmare, and takes a hell of a lot of trial and error. What you think will/should work, usually doesn’t 🙈🙄😂

Hi Peter, the ones I am riding on is Cumbria council (England), the one in the picture, is Cheshire East Council (England).

Probably Peter, but that would mean having a cable from the camera attached to my helmet, down to the handlebars. Not too keen on that 🫣😂

Thanks Simon, I know the exact roundabout, as I think pretty much the same on TAYM’s mutter’s. We can literally see them getting worse week by week 😡

@@ianhughesroyalenfield Marvellous!

Thanks ice. The subject of interference, was if I hooked up a battery bank to the adapter, to charge the camera battery whilst on the move. I haven’t tried that as yet, but if I can find a long enough lead I will. That said, as the battery life is amazing on the OA’s, I think it is probably unnecessary. Although I didn’t time it exactly, I turned it on by the Gilpin Bridge Hotel, then it took me to Bowness, then Kirkstone Pass, then to Ambleside (all will be on 3 vids) which was about 1hr 20mins, then literally two minutes from home (won’t be including those vids), which was 26 miles, about 45 minutes (bloody traffic). Staggering considering I was recording in 2.7k 30fps, at 2-4 degrees plus wind chill.

Hi Blake, I usually try and get out early (ish), so that I can get the video out the same day. This ride also gave me two more in the “bank”, which I will edit at leisure. Cheers

I don’t know why our road people, don’t talk to their road people, to learn how to lay a surface which doesn’t melt in the sun / break up in the cold 🤬