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@lynettedevries-h6b 17 сағат бұрын
Bit of a bushwalk as well greg. Great to see your travels
@xplortas 11 сағат бұрын
More scramble than walk but good views
@jefftaswelder9154 2 күн бұрын
Yeah i have to get down that way one day 🤔 nice video mate 😊 ride safe-ish and keep well 😉🍺
@xplortas 22 сағат бұрын
Thanks Jeff. It's a good loop, pretty easy and a bit of everything. You would like some of the tracks in this area. Cheers, Greg
@Bugonabike314 2 күн бұрын
Hi XT Lovely little video. Looks like a beautiful day out. Would you mind from time to time to mention distances on some of your rides please. Take care Annie 🐧
@xplortas 22 сағат бұрын
Hi Annie, it's a ride I've done a few times, a bit of everything. Took about 6hrs with lots of stops and some side tracks. The trip from Launceston around Ben Lomond and back home was 216km. I'll try to remember to add those details in future. Cheers, XT
@3goldfinger 2 күн бұрын
What kind of ear plugs and what class are you using?
@xplortas 2 күн бұрын
Hi, I use Prosoft uncorded class 4 plugs from ProSafe
@Caro_arch5801 7 күн бұрын
Great choice of music for the background, very relaxing & enjoyable video. Thanks
@xplortas 7 күн бұрын
Thanks Caro. It's hard to find music that I like that's free of copyright, I don't like the synthetic stuff
@EastboundDwn 10 күн бұрын
That beaver tail on your mosko bag should be installed with the molle webbing on the outside so you have extra mounting points. That plastic side is your map or ppwrk pouch.
@xplortas 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@EastboundDwn 10 күн бұрын
@xplortas you have a nice set! I'm sure it's changed since you posted this.
@xplortas 10 күн бұрын
Hasn't changed too much. Always a bit of a struggle to fit stuff in. Need to be a minimalist 🤣
@EastboundDwn 10 күн бұрын
@xplortas it's very expensive to carry next to nothing. 😂
@Bugonabike314 18 күн бұрын
Haha. I was here yesterday!! The scoparia was the best I’ve seen in a long time. Drone footage over the scoparia really highlights just how speccie it is. Thanks. Annie 🐧
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
Thanks Annie. I don't remember seeing it like this before, although I could have missed it. Pleased you got to visit at its best! Happy new year to you too, regards XT
@Bugonabike314 18 күн бұрын
Happy Christmas. What a lovely way to spend the day. I also had a picnic in the bush. Best thing ever. Happy new year XT. Annie 🐧
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
Thanks Annie, you too. Hard to beat getting outdoors to see the beauty around us. Regards, XT
@atvcampingadventures1728 19 күн бұрын
Nice mate 👍
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
Pleased you liked it
@Caro_arch5801 20 күн бұрын
Wow 😮
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
Bloomin beautiful
@lynettedevries-h6b 20 күн бұрын
Looks like a lovely memorable day.
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
It really was.
@jefftaswelder9154 20 күн бұрын
we road into that hut 7 years ago 😁 came in along the right hand side of the lake and followed the track up along the lake 🙃was a good ride but this was in winter and was a lot of water laying around 😢👌was on my DR650 at the time and think i dropped it 3 or 5 times 🤔😂 love to do it again one day 🤔 keep well mate 😉🍺
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
I haven't been down the west side of Rowallan but knew of it from years ago.
@jefftaswelder9154 18 күн бұрын
@@xplortas i am 57 and started camping on the western side when i got my license at 17-16 camped nearly every year up there , such a sweet spot 🙃🍺
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
OK thanks Jeff. After hearing that I'm going to make the west side one of my next rides! Cheers, Greg
@jefftaswelder9154 18 күн бұрын
@@xplortas sing out if you would like some company 🙃 it can get very wet and muddy in there🤔👍
@xplortas 18 күн бұрын
OK, will do
@lynettedevries-h6b 20 күн бұрын
Such amazing footage Greg.
@xplortas 20 күн бұрын
Just pleased you told us about it!
@DodgerMohr Ай бұрын
Absolutely spectacular scenery & exciting ride. Love the pace of your rides, taking in gorgeous views plus wildlife. Thanks for sharing your travels. 👍
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Might be time for you to check out NE Tassie? Thanks for the feedback.
@DodgerMohr Ай бұрын
Enjoyable ride. Beautiful countryside, exciting dirt road with a few challenging obstacles. Thanks for sharing your ride.👍
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Hi Dodger, pleased you enjoyed it. Tassie has some great riding,, on and off road. Cheers, Greg
@DodgerMohr Ай бұрын
What a nice scenic ride! Have to put this one on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing your travels. 👍
@xplortas Ай бұрын
The Vic/NSW high country is just awesome. I've only ever ridden on the road bike but some day I'd like to go off road in that region
@RideTheByroads Ай бұрын
Hi Greg, thanks for the mention about RtB and Honeysuckle Rd. Now I know what is at the end of that road, as you know our route turns sharp left at the junction and through a creek. If you take the RtB route from that intersection the roads are better. Would you believe this road is my favourite and a number of other friends of RtB. Awesome video mate. Well done. Darrel RtB
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Hi Darrel, after checking against your map I see I'm going to have to return and complete the section you did. I think the corner where I wasn't sure and went straight ahead is where I should have made a left. Cheers, Greg
@Bugonabike314 Ай бұрын
Hi XT. What a great little excursion. Good tracks and one for me to remember. Thanks for sharing. Annie 🐧
@RideTheByroads Ай бұрын
@@xplortas when you do turn left and go through the, well I say creek most times it’s a puddle, there’s a lot of forestry roads to explore on the way out yo Lake Leake.
@Bugonabike314 Ай бұрын
Oh. This is in the wrong place. Sorry Darrell.
@RideTheByroads Ай бұрын
@@Bugonabike314 it’s all good Annie.👍
@Caro_arch5801 Ай бұрын
Thanks, that was enjoyable. I almost expected bushrangers to pop out & yell "Stand & deliver" it looked so old timey 😊
@xplortas Ай бұрын
It certainly does have that old timey feel, doesn't it? Maybe because I'm an old-timer 🤣
@Caro_arch5801 Ай бұрын
@ 😝🤣
@dustyhobomotoadventure Ай бұрын
Recently added a 300L to my channel nice trip to Honeysuckle Rd.
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Thanks Dusty. The 300L is a great bike for the bush, goes anywhere and light enough to pick up 🤣
@leondown6869 Ай бұрын
Better know as B'nang Highway..."road of a thousand corners". Ridden a number of times over years,, less and less dirt each time. Another fun ride is the Barry Way thru Buchan to Jindabyne - more dirt this way. I enjoy you videos, thanks. Leon
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Thanks Leon, sure were plenty of corners. My first time on it. Bary Way is on the bucket list, hope to do it some time soon. Cheers, Greg
@Bugonabike314 Ай бұрын
Hi XT. You took the big bike overseas! I was hoping for a miracle and that Pecco would somehow get the championship. Next time you’ll have to get to McKilloos Bridge. I’ve been across twice. Once on the Himalayan and again on the baby beema. Thanks for awesome video. Certainly looks like you enjoyed the Bonang. Annie 🐧
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Hi Annie, yes we had the big o/s trip to the races, then spent 3 days in Vic/NSW high country roads, just awesome. I saw McKillops bridge turnoff - next time. I also hoped Pecco would get there, not quite. Those guys are crazy
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
20psi 😮 on my bikes i used to run 15psi front and rear , (d606 tires) and didnt matter if just me or with all my camping gear would still run 15psi with no flat tires 🙃👍 although the d606 has stiff side walls compared to some other tires 🤔i found the mt21 front tire to soft in the side walls and needed 20-ish psi to handle as good as the d606 ( hate the mt21 and will never get another one ) 🤬 sweet tracks man 😎🍺
@xplortas Ай бұрын
I've got pretty worn MT21 tyres on the crf300 and D606 tyres on the crf250. I've been happy with both brands but haven't tried running as soft as you do. I'll go for the 606 next time and try lower pressure as you suggest. Cheers, Greg
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
@@xplortas i had a mt21 go flat at low speed (first gear) one day and the darn thing was trying to come of the rim ,never again , and a mate put one on his bike and got a flat at 80ks , came of the rim and put him in hospital for a couple of weeks and bike was a wright of 🤬
@xplortas Ай бұрын
OK, 606 it is next time!
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
yeah , sometimes it payes to listen to your gut feeling 😁that hill looked steep and loose soooo i would have turned back as you did 🙃would love to see where it goes to but not worth the risk when by your self 👌 keep well mate 😎🍺
@xplortas Ай бұрын
I haven't been back on this track but heve been all the way thru on the Avenue River track that runs off Catos Rd where this track would have exited. That's a great ride. Have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7LY4eNZ5qlbqs and also kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWOof59tYth3h8k cheers
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
@@xplortas will do 👍
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
Man , you have some nice tracks down your way 😮 i might have to ride down that way and have a look 🤔 havent ridden that way much since selling the DR650 😒 like the music that you play in your videos and you do a darn good edit to 😁👍 keep well and ride safe-ish Sir 🙃🍺
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, yes plenty of tracks in the NE but I'm starting to feel I've been on them all by now. Tempted to go back down south for another look. Have you bought another bike after selling the DR650? Cheers
@jefftaswelder9154 Ай бұрын
@@xplortas yeah i have the DRZ400 now 🙃
@Bugonabike314 Ай бұрын
Hey XT. A nice day outing. Cruisey forest trails and some wildlife. Good to see another video from you. Slightly different format from your previous videos. I like it. Thanks again Annie 🐧
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Hi Annie, thanks for that. The forest trails around the north west have been really affected by fallen trees, I've ever seen anything like it. Hope you're getting some rides in too. Cheers, XT
@RideTheByroads Ай бұрын
How cute to capture that bumblebee in flight. Nice.... That Tiger snake certainly didn't seem troubled by your presence, I haven't seen one this season in southern Tas, which is surprising. The trouble, and correct right if I'm wrong, is with that selective logging, which appears to be the case where you rode through, there is no protection from the wind from other trees like it would be the case in a forested area. Thanks for sharing your video and as always, I enjoy watching you explore the top of our state. Cheers Darrel
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Thanks Darrel. Yes you're right, heaps of trees down, particularly on the ridge where recent logging has opened it up to wind. I've never seen so many trees down, just about every side track I've gone on is affected. Cheers
@Caro_arch5801 Ай бұрын
Ahhh, snake season is upon us!
@xplortas Ай бұрын
Yes I think so but this was the first one I've seen this season. Expect to see plenty more as usual thru summer
@Bugonabike314 3 ай бұрын
Hi XT. Thanks for history lesson. It adds another point of interest to your videos. The little swamp almost looked like a Glover painting. Lovely. Great viewing, thanks. Annie 🐧
@xplortas 3 ай бұрын
Hi Annie, not much of a history lesson I'm afraid, but a good view from the hill. You didn't hear all the huffing and puffing of me on the way up there with bike gear on. I wonder if Glover did any of that painting from on the top? You back in Tassie now? Regards, Greg
@Bugonabike314 3 ай бұрын
@@xplortas huh!! Greg. Too late you are XT to me!! Yes, I’m home and busy organising shipping my bike to NZ for the Burt Munro Festival next Feb. have been out on the bike inbetween windy and rainy days. Looking forward to more of your videos. Have you ever watched any of Joe Ryan’s videos? Epic!!! Cheers, Annie 🐧
@RideTheByroads 3 ай бұрын
Great to see you back with the videos. My word haven't we had some shocking weather here in Tassie recently. Down south has been just as bad. I suspect the RtB Route will have trees across it😩 Nice to see the wildlife in your videos and capturing the Kookaburras singing. I like the way you point out where you are on the map, nice addition. 👌 I think I can recall you filming yourself with other riders crossing Buffalo Brook in another episode. Darrel RtB
@xplortas 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Darrell, yes since we got back to TAS at the start of the month it seems like the wind has hardly stopped but we missed the extreme wind that knocked over Al these trees. There's no doubt the RTB route will have trees across it! It's been a bonus to see the wombats, very unusual to see so many in one day. Yes I did video crossing Buffalo Brook previously, it's a nice area. Cheers, Greg XT
@lynettedevries-h6b 3 ай бұрын
Looks like it blew a few cobwebs out Greg. Lovely to see the wildlife
@xplortas 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Lyn, yes great to get back out, especially seeing the wombats
@Caro_arch5801 3 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back on the bike 😁 You'll have to take the ute & a chainsaw back there & get next winters wood supply 👍
@xplortas 3 ай бұрын
So many trees down but also many difficult to access, but yes, I've thought about it!
@Bugonabike314 3 ай бұрын
Welcome back XT. Have you been away on the big bike? Thanks for sharing. It must be spring with all the wombats and echidna. Lovely to see footage of them. Annie 🐧
@GregPicot-cx9zs 3 ай бұрын
Hi Annie, yes we've been in Canada a while visiting our daughter, and with cold wet windy days as well there's been no rides for a while. I felt a bit rusty!
@HeldIntegral 4 ай бұрын
How much does the tent, tarp, poles, sleeping bag, mattress etc setup weigh?
@GregPicot-cx9zs 4 ай бұрын
I'll weigh them and get back to you, probably tomorrow. Cheers
@xplortas 3 ай бұрын
Hi there, sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you but I've been away again. I've provided a summary in the comments section of the video. All up I'm carrying around 25kg of gear on a camping trip but about 11kg if this goes on every trip in the bush. The camping stuff (tent, sleeping bag, food, clothes etc) accounts for around 14kg. Hope this helps, Regards
@miskle 6 ай бұрын
Great vid, keep it up the good work guys!
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. Been a little chilly the last few days but hope to get back out soon.
@jefftaswelder9154 6 ай бұрын
nice video and ride mate 😎👌witch area do you call home base, i am from Devonport area 😁 if ever up this way riding give me a shout and i will see if i can join you for a ride 🤔 thats if you would like company 😁 keep well mate and ride safe-ish 😉🍺
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I'll do that. I'm in Launceston but I do get over Devonport way but mainly on the road bike. What do you ride?
@jefftaswelder9154 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas DRZ400 E
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Nice. Just watched some of your videos
@jefftaswelder9154 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas 🤣don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing 🤔
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Lol, yeah enjoying them. The DRZ's got a good note too
@Caro_arch5801 6 ай бұрын
The 3rd guy needs to trade his heavy machine in for a lighter trail bike. 😂 Great track for adventure though 👍
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Yes, the heavy bike is much more of a handful to muscle around, and the tyres weren't full off road so a bit slick at times making for interesting outcomes. There are heaps of tracks in that region, this was the first one I've been on
@Bugonabike314 6 ай бұрын
Hi XT. Challenging ride eh? You’re obviously the more confident rider with longer legs. I want to explore more forest tracks for sure maybe not quite as rough as that one though. Did you see the waterfalls?? I’m quite enjoying the Tonto track. Catchya, Annie
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Hi Annie, yes a little challenging. There were a few washouts but not too bad with the right tyres. That last bridge was a concern but we were running out of daylight to find another way out and all were getting tired with a few spills having already happened. We didn't go to the Falls but we had all been there previously and time was a bit short. Regards, XT
@RideTheByroads 6 ай бұрын
Love these exploring videos you do off the main tracks. Well done.👍
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Thanks RTB, appreciate your feedback. What camera do you use? Cheers
@RideTheByroads 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas I use the iPhone 14 for stills and Insta 360 OneX2 (for the 360 footage) and the One RS. Very happy with them. Cheers Darrel
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
OK thanks. You've got good 360 footage going up Jacobs Ladder, I like it!
@RideTheByroads 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas Thanks mate. 👍 I eased off filming for the RtB channel for the time being, like yourself there are some creators who are doing a better job of filming RtB content than me.
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Ha yes there are some awesome creators out there for sure, I'm far from that!
@RideTheByroads 6 ай бұрын
Great video.👌 Very informative regarding the Quoll, let's hope the authorities are checking these species before and during logging here in Tassie.
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Thanks RTB. You can help with recording native animal sightings by recording them in the Natural Values Atlas www.naturalvaluesatlas.tas.gov.au/ I'm told that this data is used when planning logging activity, but I need to find out more about this.
@RideTheByroads 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas Didn’t know this existed and what a brilliant idea. Thanks for the link. Cheers Darrel
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Gives you a good excuse to go bush 😊
@ducksoff7236 6 ай бұрын
Tent on a tarp? Glad you like sleeping in pooling water on a rainy night. I sure don't but more power to you.
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Ha I know what you mean. If it looks like being wet I keep the tarp well in from the tent edge. Haven't had problems doing it that way. Cheers
@ducksoff7236 6 ай бұрын
@@xplortas Well as long as you move it away when the bad weather comes. Better to have the water soak into the ground then into your tent.
@ducksoff7236 6 ай бұрын
Glad you are out there having a good time though. Cheers!
@xplortas 6 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@HeldIntegral 4 ай бұрын
Tent on an incline, not in a valley
@Bugonabike314 7 ай бұрын
Hiya XT. Loved that. Another beautiful sunny day. Your footage of the bikes’ shadows looked great. Nice touch. You must be a farmer to have all this free time to go out riding for the day? Thanks again, Annie
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Hiya Annie. Lol - a farmer with free time! No, I'm retired. Yes the shadows are more abundant at this time of year with the sun low in the sky, but also its in your face a lot more! We had lots of layers on though. Seeya, XT
@sausagesandwichSA 7 ай бұрын
Great scenery mate 👍
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it. Tassie has some great scenery for sure
@Caro_arch5801 7 ай бұрын
Great that you had a friend to drive with 😊 he sounds just like you but deeper 😅
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
A great riding buddy!
@dustyhobomotoadventure 7 ай бұрын
As always nice video and music.
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Dusty, pleased you enjoyed it.
@Bugonabike314 7 ай бұрын
Good morning XT. You are an early bird! Lovely little track. I enjoyed viewing that and your choice of music. Still having incredible weather I see. Thanks. Annie
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Hi Annie, sunny but chilly lately. It's a great little track, need to duck under branches here and there, & some really good views across a valley. Bit of a steep descent to Weise Rd (or climb if going the other way). Perfect for a baby beemer 😊. I'm pleased you like the music. Cheers.
@Bugonabike314 7 ай бұрын
Looking forward to getting home and out n about on two wheels. I’ll have to watch all your videos again to decide which one to do first. Ahhh first world problems. 😁😁
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Lol, choices. Visited Cradle Mt and Montezuma Falls over the last two days, by car this time. The weather was kind again, and some snow at Cradle Mt was nice to see.
@RideTheByroads 7 ай бұрын
I don't realise the range on those drones until it returns to the lookout were I assume you are standing close by. How odd to see sand up there.🤔 Another enjoyable video.👌
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
They have a long range, several km if in line of sight. Yes I don't know how all the sand got there, interesting
@dustyhobomotoadventure 7 ай бұрын
Fire lookouts are cool need to visit some here in Missouri USA. Liked the music.
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Tanks for your comments! Yes the fire tower lookouts are good to visit, especially if the guy is there to let you have access. There are a few spread across Tasmania, I've only visited a couple. Chris Haugen has some good free music on KZbin. It's hard to find nice music that isn't synthetic electronic stuff, but you've chosen a few good ones too! Hope you have a good ride in the smoky Mts. Cheers
@Bugonabike314 7 ай бұрын
Oops. My comment is in behind gold fingers. Sorry 🤔
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Hi Annie, thanks for your comments. Yes the weather has been amazing. I went out riding yesterday from about 8am to 4pm, another nice sunny day. Saw 2 deer, 3 wombats, 1 wedge tail eagle & heaps of wallabies. You've got a good bike for off-roading
@3goldfinger 7 ай бұрын
S happens, did you recover the drone, nice footage from the done anyway.
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I recovered it. Two burnt out motors. I'm going to try fix it when I get time. It may yet fly again 🤔
@Bugonabike314 7 ай бұрын
Hi XT. Still having that amazing weather. Shame about the drone 😢 Spanish influence in your choice of music suited the pine plantations segment of your ride. Thanks for inspiring me to do more riding on unsealed roads. Annie
@dustyhobomotoadventure 7 ай бұрын
Nice too bad so many downed trees. Great riding
@xplortas 7 ай бұрын
I think you'd like the Tassie bush. We've got 100's of miles of gravel roads and all types of terrain. Cheers
@dustyhobomotoadventure 7 ай бұрын
@@xplortas Yes that area looks great too ride.