50K Subscribers, Royal Enfield 411, Direction of this channel, I brought another Bike!!

[@andymanser1]

Shame alot camping stuff gone out channel guess we all getting older that stuff hope brings back in summer loved camping nature Still watch sandy motorbikes. Interesting done so much so fair play.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Andy, If you look back over my channel you will see that I tend to camp once in every month, sometimes more often, sometimes less depending on family commitments. My wife recently suffered a minor stroke and has needed someone here all the time. my last camp was a few weeks ago and my next camp is this weekend coming: Here's my last camp kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOzinyJgaugjMUsi=b-3tUmAQR96lZQCg

[@andymanser1]

@WiltshireMan ok sandy not criticiscm far from it mate. Hope wife gets well soon.wishing y best both

[@JohnnyGravesUK]

Hi Sandy, I’ve been watching your videos for well over 10 years! I began watching when I was in the scouts, obsessed with camping and bushcraft stuff at the time. I remember watching your first successful walk of the ridgeway, back in 2014, and being totally inspired and captivated by your story telling and adventure. I went on to hike the West Highland Way and Hadrian’s Wall Path inspired by your videos. You also inspired me to cycle the way of the roses earlier this year with my dad, but we weren’t brave enough to do it on Bromptons like you and Dave 😂. Now in my mid twenties, married and in my own career, I still really enjoy your videos. Thank you for everything so far, I appreciate everything you do.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats brilliant Johnny:) Glad to know I have inspired you to do some of those things:)

[@charlesbarnett2724]

What a wonderful tribute ❤️

[@sarahroberts8304]

My husband and I love your videos. We make a cuppa and sit and watch them almost as soon as you upload. He’s a cyclist and we both camp, although we’ve upgraded to a campervan recently. Please keep doing what you’re doing, there are thousands of us that really enjoy your adventures.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Sarah, glad to know your enjoying my videos :)

[@martynjones3053]

I've watched your videos regularly for years Sandy. Love them. Been subscribed for years too. I reckon your content is definitely worth more than 50000 subs ! Keep em coming my friend. 👍

[@AndrewSmith-el5fs]

I'm a relative newbie to your channel and am delighted for your well deserved 50k subs. As a Sussex boy exiled to the far north of Scotland I love seeing the Downland, Villages, Plains and lanes of the beautiful South. Keep on bimbling !

[@WiltshireMan]

I occasionally get up the far north on my Vstrom but you can be sure to see plenty of "Southern downland" on this channel:)

[@michellehansen1563]

Take care of that chest cold! Congratulations on 50k! Please keep up what you're doing. Rev Michelle from the USA.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Rev :)

[@gillsol1146]

Look forward to seeing your new interceptor. Love watching your channel.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou:)

[@pootlingalong8928]

Long term subscriber. I like the variety of the different things you do, keep it up 👍🏻🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, I always see and read your comments:) Much appreciated

[@leonard1951.]

Thanks you for keeping me entertained I do watch every video from start to finish

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Leonard, Maybe it's me who should be paying you something then :)

[@adrianstrand1120]

I’ve been a long term subscriber, I enjoy the motorcycle and camping/walking videos, always ‘like’ rarely comment but never watch the bicycle stuff, looking forward to seeing the interceptor on the channel 👍🏻

[@JanetBeard-s3f]

Hi Sandy I have been watching your videos for years because my husband John Beard is subscribed to your channel and I have now joined to help get the numbers up passed 50k

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Janet:)

[@peter236uk1]

Congratulations, Sandy, well deserved, mate. Wife and I have had the lergy..i think you have one of the best varied channels out there.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pete, thats very kind of you. Hope we can get a ride out together at some point probably in the New year

[@davebarney3369]

Hooray! I’ve been watching the subs creeping towards 50,000. Well done. I like all the content. I watch your knife channel too. Camping is my favourite but I’m happy to watch anything you do. I’ve not renewed my TV license because I can’t bear to give the bbc any money but I watch chaps like you. Thanks.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm with you on that. bbc is not what it used to be!

[@Papboer]

Congratulations from Melbourne. I opened a KZbin account 18 months ago, and your channel was the first I subscribed to. I've watched all your videos since joining. My preference is for your camping adventures in bad weather.

[@blackpanoverland3852]

Greetings from West Virginia, USA. I have been watching your videos from the very start of you channel. I look forward to the release of every new one. Good luck with your new MC. If I ever make it over to England I would like to meet up and have a beer with you at Old Pub. Cheers

[@walthamwayfarers]

Congratulations of 50K subscribers, keep up the great videos, we really look forward to them

[@roryyoung6192]

Hope you get better soon Sandy. It's great watching you ride around my local area of Marlborough and surrounding villages.

[@jinxymcjinxface6133]

Thanks Sandy a great channel, looking forward to you riding your early christmas prezzie 😀🏍video. look after yourself.

[@stevecordingley6422]

Hope you get well soon,Sandy. Best channel on KZbin. I look forward to your next release. Thanks.

[@shogun666able]

Well done Sandy on the 50K all helps buddy with the petrol in the tank and not only the bikes tank. Take a bit more case of yourself maybe with the amount of colds and coughs you get. Looking forward to seeing the new bike.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanksfully the Royal Enfield bikes tend to be quite cheap to run, the Himalayan is around 90mpg:)

[@edlowe7311]

Thanks

[@WiltshireMan]

Very kind Ed. Thankyou:)

[@colinchapman8615]

Congrats on 50k, fwiw! RE’s 650 twin is a lovely engine to use, which having ridden with you a few times I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Should provide some content as well. Still on my Himmy, still trying to move West, still occasionally getting out for a camping escape when work allows - I really should fully retire soon 🙄. Hope you feel better soon Sandy, and ride safe. Cheers

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheers Colin and great to hear from you. I think the RE 650 twin is a great engine, looking fwd to getting the New (to me) bike on Thursday :)

[@anroadking]

Excellent news Sandy, I subscribed years ago and have very much enjoyed watching your travels, paragliding and camping but especially the bikes. I've had Harleys for over 25 years but got my First Royal Enfield (Meteor 350) in 2021. Swapped it for the Super Meteor 650 in Feb this year (Great bike) but then ended up in hospital with Myositis (Muscle wasting) and struggled with the extra weight so swapped it in September for a new 350 Bullet and I love it!! Long may you make videos to keep us all entertained. Best wishes to the family. Don't forget to wear the baseball cap as it makes you look younger!! 😜😜

[@WiltshireMan]

Sorry to hear about the myositis, I must admit I do find the Vstrom a bit difficult to push around, easy to ride but it is a heavy bike.

[@WiltshireMan]

PS I think the RE 350's J series engines are beautiful units

[@norsecynn]

Hi. So for what it’s worth; on the mechanics of KZbin (channel analytics etc) - I came to your site via a mention of it by a Norwegian outdoors guy I subscribe to. I don’t subscribe to many channels however I subscribed to yours for a number of reasons. They are, in no particular order: I’m interested in m/cyles, bicycles, being out and about, and having traveled through your part of England it was good to get a deeper insight into the area. Your local info nuggets are interesting. Style-wise, I enjoy your relaxed presentation, honesty, sticking to the matters in hand without the need to pad videos out with fluff; also you’re not into flogging ‘merch’ as other channels often seem to do, almost as soon as their subscriber numbers hit double digits it appears. Perhaps too that we’re in a similar age bracket and your no nonsense approach appeals. Congrats on 50k.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou, I think your referring to Bjorn :) As soon as a KZbin channel reaches a certain size, the product manufacturers start to get an interest and try to send "Stuff". Sometimes it's OK but I found it a tie. I didn't want my channel to become a product review channel it's not about that for me. I do youtube mainly because I simply enjoy filming and sharing my experience. I've been through some rough times too and try and share my approach to life in the hope that it may help others out who are not perhaps in a good place. The saying goes "Spread a little Salt and light" to make the world a better place.

[@norsecynn]

@ yes it was Bjorn. 👍 I can imagine that there is a pressure that goes with getting stuff and I can understand if a KZbinr came across a good bit of kit that they would want to share its merits with viewers, my only dislike is when the promotions take over a channel and it becomes a focus that, for me, can shift a channel’s direction. Still whatever works for the content creators- I can always switch off. I’d say too that the light&shade you bring adds a reality that appeals. Your videos have the authentic feel, not merely productions just for the camera. I’d sum them up as honest and real, with wise words thrown in along the way for good measure. Keep them coming :-)

[@Pelefan1970]

Hi Sandy, really enjoyed this ride out with you. Hope you are feeling better soon and cannot wait to see you on your new bike. Excellent.

[@RoamingRay1309]

Congratulations sandy on your 50 000 subs you deserve it your so talented with all you do really enjoy watching thanks for sharing hope you start to feel better soon

[@Pipermillen]

Very well done Sandy, thoroughly deserved, your such a positive person. You lift peoples spirits.

[@J0hn.Turn3r]

I definitely enjoy the varied content, Bootzipper and Brompton videos are probably my favourites but I make an effort to watch them all, although I rarely comment. As other subscribers have said, would love to see some amateur radio content! (M7TLG),

[@WiltshireMan]

I'll have to be brave John and do a Ham radio vid soon, the last time I did one I lost a load of subscribers:(

[@lewisgardner1660]

Well done on 50,000 subs sandy well deserved, you have put the work in making and editing them so congratulations. I can not remember when I subscribed to you but it was a few years ago now.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's been a while Lewis thats for sure:)

[@mikehurley5052]

Well done on the 50k, congrats on the new bike. I like the variety of your vids, keep it up. Also watch Dickie and ADV guy.

[@garethjones6672]

Enjoy your presentation in the videos, no nonsense. As you cover a fairly broad range of topics/interests it’s unsurprising that not all subscribers watch every video. I appreciate that you’re not motivated by commercial priorities, a refreshing approach 👍

[@andrewcrofts531]

Congratulations on reaching 50k! I've been with you on your journey for many, many years and still enjoy your content. Can't wait to see the new bike, nothing better than the feeling of getting out on new wheels... as for the e-bike reviews, you are the first you tuber who has been honest about what you get for your money. I ride an e-bike which cost in excess of 5k and you certainly do get what you pay for. Hope the cold clears up soon and you get back to good health....they say whisky helps...😜😅 Keep safe pal, cheers.....

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andrew, yes thats correct, my experience with the cheap end of the ebike market hasn't been great. My friend Dave has a Cube ebike fitted with a Bosch motor, no problems at all with it.

[@copper6600]

I love your videos Sandy,keep them up and get well soon.Looking forward to seeing you on the Interceptor.🍀🍀🍀

[@English.Andy1]

Congratulations Sandy 🎉 here’s to the next 50k 🙌

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andy

[@philedwards2679]

Congratulations on your 50k subs.🍻 As a subscriber who regularly watches your videos, I consider myself a member of an elite group 😎 👍 Thank you Sandy, keep up the good work.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Phil, yes mate your a member:)

[@anglingoldskool]

Congrats on the 50k Sandy. You are an inspirational man and a source of positivity. I started wild camping this year and your adventures have been a good influence with that. I hope yourself and the family are well and here is to future adventures. All the best, James 🍺🙂🤝

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jame's, glad your getting out mate:)

[@hdirl9309]

Enjoy your new motorcycle Sandy. Stay safe.

[@JanetWilson-f2f]

A lovely autumn ride. Get well Sandy. Exciting getting a new bike! BTW l am subscribed & watch all your videos...love them. Jan

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Jan:)

[@lesalley2086]

Hi Sandy, 23 minutes of biking joy, great choice on the interceptor and take care of that chest. hope to see you on our Saturday ride out. I too have been a long time Subscriber and it was a pleasure to meet you 2 years ago, My daughter Tracy is also a keen fan. Look forward to seeing the new RE. Get well soon.

[@WiltshireMan]

Always good to ride out with you Les, we shall have to have a bicycle ride soon. I'm feeling a lot better today

[@hartley383]

Congratulations on 50k subscribers Sandy even if , as you say, it’s not that important to you. I think your approach to the channel is spot on, you do it because you enjoy it. Which is great because I think there’s a lot of us out here that enjoy your work too. Interceptor is a beautiful bike, my brother has one and loves it. Hope your cough clears up before new bike day. 👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Hartley, I am feeling a lot better today

[@Daytona2]

Loving the muted thud, Sandy 😊 You've got the right attitude to KZbin. I found you and subbed a few years back when searching for Coast to Coast videos and since I used to live in Wiltshire, the algorithm must've ranked yours highly. I've been on the internet discussion forums forever and long ago noticed what you say about the paucity of commenting - I have a 3% rule - only ~3% will comment.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats about the sum of it:) I think every motorcycle should make a muted thud:)) Loud roars bouncing of sleeping village cottage walls first thing in the morning just isn't right!!

[@campfire52]

Congratulations on reaching 50,000 subscribers and even bigger congratulations on getting your new Royal Enfield Motorcycle!!! I have often wondered in the past if you should be considering getting a motorcycle that would be somewhere between your Himalayan and V Strom Sandy. I always thought that the V Strom was more suitable for the open road with long stretches of straight lanes instead of the local winding roads that you so often travel on. And you did mention more than a few times that you wished for more power at times from your Himalayan. Now you appear to have the perfect solution. I am happy for you my friend. I am certain that you will get plenty of use and enjoyment from it. Thanks for sharing your Sunday with us, I will see you on the next one. Maybe we can meet the new addition to your motorcycle family?

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa yes I'm sure I will introduce the new bike to the channel maybe in the next video Terry. The Interceptor 650 really is an Inbetween bike, It won't go off road like the Himalayan and it won't cruise at 100mph like the Vstrom (not that I ever cruise at 100mph mind you :) ) but the big bike doesn't get used so much unless I have a big trip planned which has only happened on a few occasions sofar.

[@peterrobertson8141]

Nice one Sandy, Good news on the 50K subscribers. I can fully understand why! Such a variety of high quality content and well informed narrative across all your areas of interest. Looking forward to seeing you out on the Interceptor. And congrats on reaching 20K on the Himalayan 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

The old Himalayan is still going just as good as new Peter, I think it will do many many more miles

[@pete36524]

Hey Sandy, When you said that’s how a child would draw a bike it made me smile, as that’s what I often said about the Interceptor. I sold mine a couple of years ago and still miss it. I did a few upgrades including the air filter. I think you’ll love it, it’s a proper classic engine, surprisingly quick if needed. Get well soon!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Pete, I have ridden a couple of Interceptors over the years so I know how they ride and I know it will do the job well. I like the RE brand, they are affordable, last when cared for and cheap to run and fix:)

[@adamholbrook2281]

Congrats on getting to 50k. Should have been there a long time ago based on the quality of the content you produce. It's a pleasure to follow along your activities and adventures. Thank you for sharing your insights and perspectives in a mostly positive way. I mean it's hard to stay positive in the world we live in sometimes, but I think the important thing is to find an outlet like your channel and tune out the noise. Hope you're able to keep up on the content and outings in good health and spirits! Take care.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Adam, Yes you are right. The world sadly is run by "Wrong uns". They don't make it easy to have a straight forward and enjoyable life. I always try and focus on the positive as much as possible

[@gerarddriscoll5599]

Nice one Sandy, watched you for years now. One of the many things I like about your channel is you keep it true to yourself. All the best Sandy keep up the good work. 🚴🚴🚴

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Gerrard, I think it's really important to be honest and honourable :). Thanks for watching over the years

[@londonviking3801]

Thoroughly pleased for you on the 50K. Huge congrats!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Klaus:)

[@brianoutdoorlife7788]

Congrats on the 50K, Sandy. Been a long time coming. Feel better soon, hope, Mandy`s keeping well. Take care and stay safe.

[@JC-sl4hk]

Hi Sandy. Never tire of watching your videos whether you are camping or riding your motorcycles or bikes 👍👍. The Wiltshire countryside is truly beautiful no matter what the weather is like lol. I love that you share your knowledge of the area, the history is so interesting. Really looking forward to seeing your new wheels lol, can hardly wait for our first ride out and about on it. Also, CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 50K subscribers 👍👍👍, well done 🎉🎉🎉. Hope Mandy is doing OK. Take care, stay safe and well. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@welshrambler1893]

Well done Sandy on reaching 50k subscribers! I imagine the views are down to the diverse interests you are involved in so some will be interested in camping, some in cycling, some motorcycling, some local history, some gardening etc but maybe few with an interest in everything. Hope you get back to full fitness soon and take us for a spin on the new motorbike. Regards Keith

[@WiltshireMan]

Possibly Keith but also think some people don't hang around unless they see they want to see, so variety channels in my opinion don't do so well

[@francismccrossan1669]

Nice to see you to see you again sandy bad cough you got there back on your bike looking forward to see your new bike on the road stay safe and stay healthy one life enjoy blessed be

[@WiltshireMan]

Feeling a lot better today thanks Francis

[@paulmagus2133]

I love the new bike that you are buying, very stylish and classic, a thing of beauty. get well soon

[@chrisbuckley6441]

Well Sandy I watch ALL your videos I think they are brilliant keep them coming

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa thanks Chris:)

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

I still think 50k is an achievement but Ive heard a lot of KZbinrs say the same about the ratio of subs to views. You do what makes you happy Sandy, if you are enjoying what you are doing it comes across in your videos. Looking forward to seeing more of your new bike, sounds like you have got a bargain. 73’s from a G3

[@WiltshireMan]

This is very true, there are some really big channels out there, I won't name any names but their ratios are worse than mine!!!

[@jonathandeeley6276]

Congratulations on the new bike Sandy, look forward to your future thoughts on the Interceptor and the contribution it will make to the Channel. Glad to hear that 'Chug' isnt going anywhere either.🙂👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Chug has got to stay Jonathan, he is not worth nothing now as far as the bike dealers go, but I love the bike and all it's quirks. The Interceptor will be absolutely fine, more than enough power and the right styling for my needs, but I doubt I will ride it much until the better weather returns

[@justanothermotorcyclist]

Good choice - hope you have many happy miles! My other half bought an Interceptor 650 as her first bike - its sits very well alongside my 411 Himalayan in the garage. I take it out to quell the need for speed when the sun is out - and she borrows mine in the winter to tackle the mud and rain.

[@philbarbetta1213]

Great choice on a new bike Sandy…look forward to the first ride you take us on…

[@niallroad7777]

Hi Sandy; just an observation: like your camera positioning. Good clear views of you and road ahead. Who doesn't like a good bimble?

[@geraldmasters7273]

A great channel. I have moved to Swindon 3 years ago and then found your channel and it is very informative about local rides and historical locations with some good places to go for a ride. I do have a Himalayan its great for bimbling around country lanes and the odd off road. Also I did have the same problem as you with a bike being to big I had to get rid of it for somthing more managble thats the trouble as you get older. Keep up the good work

[@JohnBurnet1]

Hope you get well soon Sandy and congratulations on 50k subs. New bike looks nice, I should be doing the same as my GS is getting a bit heavy too. Good point about reviewing things thats something to remember when reading reviews.

[@markrobinson2387]

Hi Sandy great honest video again I think you’ll enjoy the interceptor I had one of the earlier ones great bike hope your heath improves soon and keep making the videos mate they’ve helped me through some dark times in my life

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad to know the videos have been a help Mark

[@tonypatey5669]

Congrats on 50k subscribers. You are such a trooper, I thought you were going to cough up a lung. I sincerely hope you get well soon. The new, old bike will be a treat. You deserve it. You have been an inspiration to me over time and it means a lot to me. Thank you for that. You have an incredible, astonishingly place to ride or walk where you live. Take care my friend and thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@WiltshireMan]

Tony, Thankyou, its folk like you who over the years having send kind words and good vibes to me, It's me who should be thankful. I am feeling a lot better today

[@chriswilson263]

Well done on the 50k subs Sandy. Love the range of subjects you cover.

[@DavidElliott-g7h]

Hi Sandy, congratulations on 50K well deserved well earned. Margaret and I been enjoying your channel for Donkeys, I'm more into motorcycles these day's although been a cyclists mainly on road. I've a 25 year old VFR 800 Honda, an 8 year old CB500X for my general use and camping ride, and recently purchased a 70 year old BSA Golden Flash. Although been fancying an Interceptor for 3 years but never bought one, so quite envious of your new purchase. Wishing you future happiness on all your rides and good luck in doubling your current viewing audience. Dave

[@johnbiddal5951]

Great decision on the RE Interceptor Sandy, lovely bike and it sounds as if you have got a good deal.

[@FenTour]

Well done on the 50k subs, that is so well deserved. I have to say that your channel is still my favourite on KZbin. Please keep them coming.

[@JGR100]

Well done Sandy. Let’s have more back woods camping.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, I want to get out for a hot tent camp soon, probably next week, but next video will be about the new bike though I expect:)

[@lion-gc5rh]

Congrats on 50 k subs, watched you a few years now, mainly for you camping .I tend not to watch the bike ones so much as its not my thing. But always look forward to your camping outings. Also watching you make the knives is a great watch for me too.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks, I hope to be out camping in a week or so :)

[@steveostler]

Long term subscriber and viewer. First time commenter 😊. Congratulations on 50 K.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Steve and thanks also for the comment:)

[@MalcolmBuckley]

Congratulations on the 50,000 subs mate. Proud to say i'm one of your regular 2,500, and have been since you walked the Ridgeway back in the day. "Your little Everest you called it then. Enjoy your interceptor. Take care of that cough Sandy. Keep on keeping on. All the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes Malcolm, thats how that first long distance walked seemed, I had my little dog Elsa with me:)

[@fog360]

Big congratulations buddy you should have a million subscribers we all got the flu down here. I've been rough myself. I hope you get better soon.

[@WiltshireMan]

Starting to feel better now Foggy. When are you getting a bigger bike?

[@colinstares6207]

Nice one Sandy, great video with some beautiful autumn colours, enjoy your new bike and get well soon 👍😎

[@JohnRichardson-v2l]

Congrats wiv yer subscriptions & nice to hear bout the interceptor... brilliant, get well soon young man. 'Ull' east yorkshire.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Ull

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Well done, Sandy. Hope you're feeling better soon. Regarding e-bikes, what will you do when Royal Enfield sends you a Flying Flea? 😉

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa, I'm not sure Brian, I like the old school stuff:)

[@paulmeyer1628]

Congratulations with achieving the 50k subscriber mark Sandy🤝🏻 Please continue with your down to earth, quality productions!👍🏻 May you enjoy many scenic and safe adventures in years to come...I will always enjoy them👌🏻

[@TheMendipman]

Well done Sandy. As you know, I reckon I've been watching both your channels almost from the start. Can't quite remember the callsign you used back then (G0...something or other). I've probably missed a few, but not many. Glad to see you going from strength to strength. I was out on my trike a while ago and another cyclist started talking to me about it, then he said, "I thought you might be Wiltshire Man!" So - you're a bit famous ! A friend of mine from Warminster has just traded in his Royal Enfield Interceptor - I'll ask him if it might be the same one. That would be funny. Take care - a few nice hot drinks and not so much talking! Love to everyone - see you soon. On three wheels perhaps? Noel

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Noel, Yes you're a Stalwart of the Channels Noel:) I love the Classic lines of the Interceptor, proper old school bike with modern reliability and performance. I shall be out on 2 and 3 wheel pedal machines in due course. For fun and smiles you cannot beat a Recumbent Trike and may even be necessary when the Wintery roads get slippery and Iced. :)

[@TheMendipman]

I discovered that the bike my friend traded in was a Continental, not an Interceptor. So it's not yours.

[@oldbritishmetal]

Well done Sandy- well deserved. Looking forward to seeing your Interceptor. As you know, they are great machines. Hope you feel better soon.

[@WiltshireMan]

It's a traditional style and I think that for me is part of the appeal

[@darrencurtisuk]

Well deserved with the 50k Sandy. Onwards & upwards to 100k! Your coast 2 coast was a huge Inspiration.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Top effort sandy on 50k subs. I knew you would get a new bike and said so months ago now 😂 good luck on Thursday hope the handover goes well and you are feeling better for the big day 👍☺️🫡♥️

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Marcus, it's noty brand new but it's new enough :)

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

@@WiltshireMan it’s new to you Sandy 👍😉

[@gogathome]

Love the look of the Interceptor 650 and the fact that it's a good honest bike. Looking forward to your videos on it Sandy. Love your videos by the way, I must comment more, wasn't sure if that was a hassle or a welcome to you, me not being a KZbinr I wouldn't know, I just watch videos by KZbinrs. Great channel Sandy :) I like switching on your videos, as they take me away from my life for a short period, pure escapism.

[@WiltshireMan]

We all need a bit of escapism from time to time especially the way the world is at the moment. Thanks for commenting. It tells the "algorithm" that viewers are more engaged and in due process the "Algorithm" will promote the video more. I think thats how it works.

[@gogathome]

@WiltshireMan I'll keep commenting so Sandy, best of luck with the new bike ! Regards Colm

[@robholborow320]

Hi Sandy, I think I have watched 99% of all your vids I find you inspirational as your a lot fitter than I am, I keep telling myself if you can do it so can I 😊. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@richardsierakowski1623]

Congrats on the 50K. Always a great watch and informative. Thanks.

[@jaynesierakowska3120]

Its a lovely channel. Congratulations!

[@davesolobiker5601]

Well done on the 50k subs Sandy , well deserved. You haven’t had much luck with the lurgy that’s flying about 😂 I think the varied content you do really helps, and also being a jolly nice bloke. Onwards to that 100k mate atb Dave 👍

[@patrickshaw7983]

Looking forward to seeing the new bike. Hope you shake off that cold soon. I never miss your videos, I like to listen to you waffling🙂

[@WiltshireMan]

Already feeling a lot better today Patrick

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Hope you get better soon Sandy !. Always liked the Interceptor, nice lines to them . Just look right. Looking forward to a video of you riding it too.

[@garphykeks]

Fantastic😎👌(and very well deserved Sandy) 50k subscribers! Absolutely awesome to have greater than 3 times Swindon Town FC ground capacity🤣🤣 That interceptor is a bonny bike BTW😎

[@WiltshireMan]

It sure is a lovely looking bike with those Classic lines:)

[@briangalbraith4565]

Good luck with the new bike Andy I know exactly what you mean about the bigger bike. Great for a long run or trip but a bit on the heavy side for routine rides. I enjoy your regular videos so keep up the good work. Hope your cold clears up soon I'm just about getting rid of mine cough cough!!😅

[@WiltshireMan]

Starting to feel better now thanks Brian.

[@markmartin6738]

Hello There, Thank you for making this vid . When you are so obvious still not well. Hope to see you on your new bike with big smiles . Cheers Mark

[@TPerry2828]

Congratulations on 50k, Sandy! 🎉 I'm a fairly recent subscriber myself but watch all the videos and have slowly been making my way through the substantial back catalogue. Keep up the good work, and I hope the cough clears up soon 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Hahaa Terry there is quite a backlog

[@tricountyautomotive9246]

Thanks again for the channel! Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

God sorry sandy utube had unsubscribed me and I’ve only just noticed since watching this video I hope you are doing ok although you got a cold or something at the moment great your getting a intercepter and congrats for 50,000 subs great news I’ll pop off and watch some of your videos yes I do watch sickie and adv rider they are great channels take care mate

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it's been happening, not sure why. Glad your back now:)

[@thomascrowhurst6540]

Aaaahhh, well done! Amazing stuff Sandy on reaching the 50k!! Been following since about 2015 so nearly 10 years for me, haha. But must be about 14 for you. It's great to see you still going and producing great content. Thanks for taking the time to create and post after all these years. Here's to another 50 thousand 👌 ATB, Tom C.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou Tom

[@martinnewman8819]

Well done on the 50 K Sandy. My friend, I keep a close eye on your videos mate and I try not to miss any bud. I find your content and the production top notch, very interesting and informative. Of course there is subject matter I like more that others, but I get a chance to interact with someone I may never get to meet in real life, and I enjoy that. So power to you Mr Sandy, you crack on mate. You'll need a bigger garage soon mate for all them bikes you got! Anyway mate best of health to you and yours, I hope that chesty chough clears up soon. Best regards and big thumbs up from Moose

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Moose, I'm starting to feel better now. Yes my garage is a bit cramped:)

[@wimbon1959]

Sandy, your videos are great and it is true,i forgot so many times to do the thumbs up,so sorry for that..... keep up the good work Sandy..... your single camps....i love them.....your rides on the Himi,so great..... hope to see you one time.....Wim ;-) p.s......beware of your health!!....

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for watching Wim

[@davidj.9587]

Get well soon, looking forward to your next bike.

[@billdunham1913]

Well done Sandy. 50k and still a great channel. Just bought an ICE Adventure recumbant trike, probably due to your own trike videos. Look forward to the warmer weather and more camping vids.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Bill you will love the ICE. It's the most fun I've had on wheels, even better than riding a motorbike, but don't say I said that:)

[@larrywade9041]

Hello my new British friend. 1st time visiting your channel & subscribed. I am also subscribed to old school adv rider.from Bulgaria. He's also an Englishman. I too have a 411 Himalayan amongst 4 other bikes. My 2 guzzi's are getting a bit heavy now that I am 73 y.y... Also had a couple mild strokes recently, but doing ok now. Congratulations on your Royal Enfield purchase. I will be looking forward to seeing it in the future. Have a beautiful day! Cheers!!

[@Merthyr-Dave]

Congratulations, Sandy, reaching 50k. You must look after yourself. I love watching your videos. Also, nice looking bike you have bought ,hope you enjoy the rides out on it,get well soon.

[@stusidey]

Hi Sandy, Congratulations at getting to 50k subscribers, I hope you enjoy the interceptor when you get it. I bought my Himalayan 411 new, back in March and I'm loving it. Ian at old school ADV really helped me out when it developed an electrical fault, which turned out to be too much grease in the relay connectors under the seat. It'll be interesting to see if you bond with the new bike as much as you have with Chug! Get better soon mate 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I think I will get on OK with the Interceptor, it is a known quantity for me having ridden several of them in the past. Its nice to have a bit of variety. Yes I heard about the white grease and cheap relays, its possible thats the reason why the first owner of the new bike sold it for all I know, anyway it's an easy and cheap fix.