2 Day Adv Ride - 20 Creeks and a slippery mother of a hill

[@fletcher_h]

Your use of drone work, multiple camera angles and transitions between is flawless. Absolutely love it. Also, perfect way to summarise the feeling of an adventure ride like this. Awesome work!

[@kiwiadventurer]

Spoken by someone that knows editing👍

[@fletcher_h]

@@kiwiadventurer I wish I was committed enough to do this sort of thing! Takes skill and time!

[@timphoto83ec]

HUGE respect for the 2 up couple. I might ride this alone before suggesting to my wife. She would be up for it im more worried about me.

[@brentbat]

Yes, they were very good riders. They have my respect.

[@clemoniii]

Beautiful video! Incredible skills on those riding two-up! For the rest, I again thought, "Why aren't they standing for greatly improved control? " Then I remembered the best response I've heard for that question, "My dear friend, at my skill level, falling is inevitable. Why on earth would I want to double the distance?" Such a witty retort deserves to remain unanswered 😁

[@DR200Gold]

Tip me hat to you sir, exceptional production skills, from the camera and drone work, to the editing and soundtrack, first rate 👍

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Brent, amazes me how you can always make a motorcycle adventure into a cinematic masterpiece. Thank you!

[@FirstLightAdv]

Thanks for sharing the GPX file. An opportunity just knocked for me to pick up a bike in Sydney in March, so will be keen to ride this loop!

[@ADVBrett]

Wow, epic ride Brent, I've been looking at this one for a while to do on the Africa Twin in the coming weeks. Will avoid the muddy hill but the 20 Creeks looks stunning. Outstanding video once again mate, just love it!

[@stevenpratley4207]

Hey Brent just started watching your adventures and can't help but notice that on the Nundle run how many people were getting into trouble by not standing up in tricky situations. As a long time dirt rider I can assure you this makes a huge difference to bike control. Thanks for all the 701 info. Cheers Steve

[@shaheededries1041]

What beautiful riding countryside, much like ours in South Africa. Your brilliant videos are a great advert for riding off road Down Under. Well done

[@craigmcfadden8451]

On a rainy Saturday afternoon I’m watching all your videos - great filming and riding.

[@jaisabai4155]

Just now discovered this and subscribed because you do what you do so darn well 👍

[@brentbat]

Thanks Jai... Glad you like it. It is a labour of love.

[@andrewgibbs5135]

WOW….Such a brilliant video, well done. Takes me back to the ‘70’s. We used to call it Trail Riding. We used small capacity 125/175/250 Japanese Trail bikes, which were great fun and so easy to pick up and push if you had those inevitable ‘moments’. The Africa Twin looks like a good road bike 😉. Subscribed, keep ‘em coming !

[@ItsNautique]

Brent - your videos are spectacular and inspire me to ride more dirt. Please keep up the good work!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great use of the Skydio. 19:37 I call Kazakhstan as it reminds me so much of that place.

[@brentbat]

Thx Dave. Yeah, I love my Skydio, I've just upgraded to the 2+ for the increased range.

[@Mr-bd3bk]

@@brentbat how you manage to buy it in Australia?

[@brentbat]

@@Mr-bd3bk I spend half of my time in Austin,TX so I bought it there.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Some terrific editing, drone and multiple camera work in this one- I'll have to lift my game 🤣 Seriously, top effort, and top riding country 😎👍

[@timlaporte5563]

Nice video, thanks Brent. Did this route solo in January 2022... lots of water 🙂 Enjoyed seeing it again.

[@jamesprecious1035]

Brent, I think this is one of your best! Great footage, great editing, beautiful color and your story telling really had me along for the ride. Well done, I know you put a great deal of time into these videos and it shows. Your contribution to the Adventure Rider World is greatly appreciated. It's quite something to think that you are in your summer so I'd hate to see some of those water crossings in the winter. Keep it brother! Big Thanks from Canada, now we just need to get rid of some of our snow.

[@brentbat]

Hi James, thanks for your comments... Yes, I think my videos are getting better and better.... I learn lots from each one. I'm glad you are enjoying them, and at least now the worst of Winter is behind you... hopefully your days are getting lighter and warmer... won't be long before you are out on the trails again.

[@TrippyandDa]

Love your videos. I look forward to them, especially these longer adventure rides. It’s great that camaraderie from riding in a group of like minded friends.

[@margaretgardner5335]

Absolutely fantastic footage and a terrific video of your weekend . Enjoyed it immensely thankyou 👍😎

[@tshansen]

Love the way you make us sit forward in the chair with the intro. Your video editing and story telling is so damn good. Holy hell I enjoyed this A LOT! 🇳🇴🎥 So much to learn from you mate. It is insane to see how slippery the hill was. If you have never ridden in such terrain it is hard to understand how it is possible to be so intense. Keep on adventuring mate, this was a breath of fresh air. Thank you. All the best from Norway 🍻

[@brentbat]

Thanks tshansen... glad you enjoyed watching it half as much as I enjoyed making it. Yeah Mud sure makes life interesting on a bike. Enjoy Norway... lovely country and people.

[@ourbluedemon3604]

Another really great ride and story well told Brent, thanks! We were out west on a trip over the Christmas New Year period and most everywhere was lush and green. The rains have realy worked their magic!

[@benjordan4837]

Awesome video Brent! Watched it on the big screen and binged some other videos of yours I had been saving up. Great riding with you and your group on the second half. I didn't get to buy you that beer but hopefully see you out on the trails again. Cheers

[@theruffiankj4164]

Impeccably crafted work , Brent. You evoke the essence of adventure riding in all your videos (I’ve been bingeing on your collection over the last week), as well as the huge potential that your country offers in this respect... This from an old-school thumperite who has been exploring the backcountry desert and mountain scapes of Southern Africa over the last 50 years...

[@brentbat]

Thanks Ruffian for your note. You have some great riding in South Africa.... I've only done some 4wd touring through Namibia, but it is a beautiful continent you live in.

[@bjornaronsson7596]

Absolute masterclass. You make the best bike vids on the web by far!

[@1paulcave]

Great story, beautiful video and that Skydio drone footage OMG.

[@brownies-midlifeadventure5333]

What an awesome trip... Thoroughly enjoyed watching 🤠👍

[@robkeith1776]

Brilliant adventure. Magic riding and scenery. Thanks for taking us along.

[@chrisgriffin1449]

Wow what a great well put together video.. well done 👍

[@robertmansell3667]

That looked absolutely awesome 😍beautiful scenery,a great mix of bikes,and much respect to the guy riding 2up. 😮superb camera work and commentary 👏👏👏

[@robpinter5431]

That was seriously fantastic, great to see an assortment of very capable bikes and riders....

[@alanmck5382]

What a great Video, definitely worthy of being a Professional TV doco......excellent footage right through......cheers

[@west_adv]

What a high quality content! I hope that you'll get tons of subscribers very soon

[@jasondunn8894]

Ha! Love the title. Bet you were glad to have dropped the 701 and not an Africa Twin. Great vid Brent👍

[@brentbat]

Yup, 701 sure isn't a lightweight, but it is compared to my old 1250GS.

[@markjackson4786]

Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure ride, it looks like awesome fun. Great production and story telling.

[@bradhaynes6066]

Brent, another stunning video! The passenger on the Twin is a brave soul :). Thanks mate.

[@petergould3293]

Brent, hello mate. Just watched Nundle & loved it. Lovely drone work & excellent footage with clear narrative.well done you & glad you all had a top time. Lol @ poor pillion in the drink. Tell her she's a legend !! Will watch episode a few times . Cheers Pete (63 yr old & still getting dirty).👌👌

[@brentbat]

Glad to hear that you are 63 and still getting dirty. I ran into a guy from Tasmania who was > 70 years old and still riding pretty tough terrain on his KTM690.

[@peterhickey6944]

One of 5he best video and commentary I have seen, well done, putting on my list to do and congrats to all rider particularly to the two up 10 out of 10

[@tassieadventurerider4815]

Another great video Brent and cool drone footage. 🎥🏍

[@mikesmotorbikegarage501]

Wow! What a great video. I've done dirt, street and hard enduro. My next ride will be Adventure. You did a great job with narrating and all of the video. Thanks for posting.

[@brentbat]

.... "My Next Ride will be Adventure".... clearly you are saving the best for last ;-) Thanks for your comments.

[@rensbreur4839]

Hi Brent, I came across your vid through my FB and thoroughly enjoyed the story telling. An amazing experience, with a great group of riders. Any adventure rider will absolutely understand your sentiments of feeling free and in the moment whilst driving through the Gloucester or such beautiful scenery. The cinematic capture of this trip is extraordinary as you get sucked into the experience. I truely enjoyed being taken along on this journey.

[@brentbat]

Thanks Rens. It's a labour of love. I enjoy the video production and love sharing my rides to inspire others.

[@gnarlybadger690]

Fantastic Brent really enjoyed watching

[@hankwojo]

Another AWESOME one Brent! Thank you. I'm looking out of my window here in the northeast USA at freezing rain/snow but your video brought a smile to my face.

[@brentbat]

Hey Henry, I used to live in Boston, so I totally get you. The Winters are tough... We are lucky here, we can ride all year around. Hopefully our adventures give you something to look forward to when things warm up. I'm riding Colorado BDR, Utah and Arizona this year... Can't wait.

[@petermcgill5710]

Hi Brent, I really look forward to watching your videos and as usual this one did not disappoint. Your perspective, your narration and your different use of cameras on the bikes, person and in the air make you feel like your on the tourney with you and your fellow riders. I look forward to the next journey you share. Keep up the great inspiring, vision. Love it! I’d love to tag along one day. Cheers Pete

[@ErikBrabander]

Great video. Loved the drone shots as wel. That drone follow tech seems to be working quite well. Can’t wait for winter to be over and start riding again. 👍🏻

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

Another great video Brent. Nicely done.

[@waynehillier338]

Great video & very enjoyable narration. Great mix of shots and perspectives too. Well done!

[@RozalynVeersma]

Waaaaaah thank you so much for taking me on an epic trip down memory lane! 😁🙏 I loved that 20 rivers ride from Nundle to Moonan Flat which for me, was a real challenge on my lil Honda CRF250L fully loaded up. I’ll never forget the rain, beautiful scenery & the challenge. Just EPIC! Thank you for sharing with the amazing cinematic editing that took me right back there again. Carry on! 😜👍🏁🏍💨

[@brentbat]

Thanks Roz... hey funnily enough I was just watching one of your old videos of the Flinders... I'm going to go there in April for a 9day trip. Any particular recommendations or "must do's" while in the Flinders?

[@RozalynVeersma]

@@brentbat oh you lucky bugger! 😂🙏 Absolutely loved Flinders & did it twice. Brachina Gorge Road, Bunyeroo Road, Glass Gorge Scenic Road, Chambers Gorge…all fantastic ‘must do’ dirt roads. I found a lot of ‘no access’ roads throughout Flinders but I’m sure you’ll find some off the beaten tracks! 😂👍 Though there were quite a few peeps in Wilpena Pound, I still loved it as I did a stack of walks including the thigh destroying Mount Ohlssen Bagge! 🥵😫😂👍 Willow Springs was a top spot to camp & they had their own trails/tour through their private property which I hear is awesome but I loved free ranging, so didn’t do it. Arkaroola was great food & drinks…quite flash considering…and then Mark & I left from there through Gammon Ranges up through Mount Hopeless to Strzelecki and into Cameron Corner via Merty Merty. Just loved every second of it and hanging to go back again! The most breathtaking spectacular view though was on Bunyeroo Road at the Razorback Lookout. Breathtaking & imprinted in my retinas & heart forever. I can’t wait to see your journey with your wicked editing & stunning drone views. I’m jealous & wish I could escape this Alcatraz state to get back on another huge adventure. Enjoy mate…carry on! 😁👍🏁🏍💨

[@brentbat]

@@RozalynVeersma Thanks Roz for your thoughts. I can't wait. I'm doing it at the end of April.

[@thecorporategypsy]

Brilliant video mate, well done! All the way around from setting up a compelling story to your use of multiple cameras. An excellent tutorial.

[@brentbat]

Thanks Charles... glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterc2876]

Just found your channel, absolutely incredible riding country and brilliant videography and drone work… absolutely seamless!! Got my mind made up now on a 701 after owning a GS800 a couple of years ago, loved that bike but a bit of a handful on technical stuff. Keep up the great work!!

[@brentbat]

Thanks Peter You will love the 701. It is my Unicorn bike and suits me perfectly. There is quite a bit of content on my channel about the 701. If you haven't seen my Flinders Ranges series, that is a good one as it is the first really long distance trip I did on the 701 (solo camping). kzbin.info/aero/PLT32jLKJaV8McL1KmkNZCG0brXFG3_L6Q

[@peterc2876]

Yes, I actually watched the your Flinders trip part 1 last night also. What incredible riding country we have in Australia that I never knew about.

[@PSBEadventures]

Another great video man!! An absolutely awesome ride and landscape! Appreciate you sharing this. Cheers from the States!!!

[@ridesingles]

Inspired to get an adventure bike after watching this. Really well put tighter video, the drone footage really sets it off.

[@Zarrtosht]

Inspiring and impressive journey and video!

[@gavsolo]

Brilliant edit Brent! I need to get on one of your adventures! Hope all is well mate! G.

[@Flocke73]

very nice Video, cool with the Drone. Greatings from Hamburg / Germany

[@johnhoaglun1]

Looks like a great ride. Nice job as usual on the video and story telling. Your husky seems to be serving you well!

[@brentbat]

My Husky Rocks! I love, love, love this bike. Thx for your comment.

[@WeckforsDiscovery]

Thanks for a great video. Fantastic scenery!😀🇸🇪

[@HarryKey]

You must've ridden right by us. We were near Ellerston for the last week and my folks farm.

[@orpaztron]

I had a lot of fun watching it. Just be careful, you're getting closer to a place where you can no longer get better :) I got to experience a bit of mud riding with the 701 and even though I didn't fall I hated every moment. I prefer water crossing at any given moment. great video! totally 10.

[@brentbat]

Hey Dror, thanks for your comment. I can always improve and get better :-), Yeah riding mud is kinda crazy... often it is not much fun at the time, but put's a smile on your face as you recount it afterwards with your friends. Water crossings are fun as long as you don't drown your bike (I've drowned mine once).... If you are doing water crossings, make sure you buy the special spark plug removal tool and keep it on your bike... otherwise there is no way to get the spark plugs out and de-drown it.

[@gumbysenduro6546]

Bloody awesome , now to talk my group into doing it :)

[@gohvahn]

Awesome ! Nice footage, info and Thanks for the route sharing, very detail !

[@joemorse7383]

Had to jump over that same log when we where there in December, loved the area for riding

[@Dyloskbrod]

Excellent video all round. And great adventure.

[@andronuss]

As a newbie to adventure motorbike ridding this area I'd love to see one day when I have some skills what better and more beautiful place is there to explore.

[@BMWGSadventures]

Well done I’ve done those rides a few times nice to see it again from a drone! Ride safe

[@volkerrath8409]

yet another awesome ride and video. Well done Brent!

[@ride4adventure]

Great images and presentation. When the borders eventually open up from this side, a trip through that area is on the list. 👍

[@brentbat]

You must be in WA! Hurry up and open your borders.

[@ride4adventure]

@@brentbatthe are plenty of us that want it.

[@MrEtnorb]

Superb. Excellent commentary.

[@hannesmostert]

Nice drone work.

[@BlenderBends]

Loving the videos Brent. Certainly becoming one of the best moto vloggers on here. Hope to bump into you one day on the trails somewhere in Aust.

[@theoddangrytrail1813]

Wonderful ride , been planning same route for ages but doing it in the next couple of months time . Great cinematography and drone footage you must be happy with the way it turned out 👍

[@brentbat]

Hey Odd Angry Trail, Yes, I loved the ride and was very happy with the video. I think I'm starting to get the knack of this ;-)

[@noidreculse8906]

Great photography 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@bryan.meijer]

Absolutely stunning, looks like fun!

[@MrHumpo75]

Another amazing trip!

[@rogermeyer860]

Brent, you've got big balls lol. A ride you won't soon forget. I'll stick w/ the dry tracks with less water crossings on my GSA.

[@brentbat]

Several of the guys I ride with also have 1250GS and they have done this ride on the GS (not the muddy stuff). But all the creek crossings.

[@MrChevalier90]

Love that area. Great video well done 👍

[@mazdar100]

Some great footage. Was thinking of driving the 20 creeks track but doesn't look like it's well mapped on Google. Looks like I should buy HEMA.

[@glennwright721]

Great work as usual. I did this route years ago on the APC tour but unfortunately have lost it since. You wouldnt have the coordinates for the gate at the start of the shitty hill by any chance. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@brentbat]

Drop me an email at [e-mail]

[@richjones859]

That looks like allot of fun, well done!

[@timandersen6985]

I want an invite for the next adventure please. Amazing video work, inspirational stuff.

[@johnstaring3210]

Mind blowing. What a fantastic trip.

[@thebikernaturelover59]

Really very beautiful captured / video.

[@thebikernaturelover59]

I really enjoyed your riding videos of trips. I wish one day I will do a ride with you guys. Its a great honor to me. Bundle of thanks for sharing your experience with everyone.

[@thebikernaturelover59]

River crossing was a challenge but you guys crossed the same by your skills, that was amazing. After river crossing the track was so beautiful 😊👍

[@lashari3944]

Amazing views and Drones movies plz inform detail bike which is best in trip and clothing etc

[@brentbat]

The bike you choose very much depends on what you like to ride and where you like to ride. For this trip you can ride most bikes as it is not overly technical. For more technical riding you want lighter bikes.

[@shaheededries1041]

PS the wife/partner on the bike is a super brave lady. Bravo to her

[@brentbat]

I totally agree with you. My wife would never get on the back of a bike with me.

[@wazza33racer]

the causeway just south of Glen Rock station is deadly slippery if water is running over it, apparently the rescue chopper has been there a few times, just in the last 5 years.

[@CooperF35]

Absolutely spectacular!!!

[@Slov_]

Great video Brent! That 701 must be easier in the mud than your GS, haha!

[@brentbat]

Hey Alex, yes, I'm SO GLAD I was on the 701... It would not have been anywhere near as enjoyable in that mud on the GS.

[@FrenchyRider574]

Amazing job mate !

[@daviddc4173]

Good work great info and good chance to show a range of motorcycle brands on your trips; Definitely attract more subscribers to your Channel. Very much appreciate the all round talent required to motovlog Brent. 👌

[@darrenmuldoon5815]

I did this part of this ride at Christmas time this year and came off on one of the causeways ended up with a broken leg heading to moononflats I don’t regret it because the rest of the ride would have been awesome.

[@brentbat]

Sorry to hear about your broken leg. yeah, those causeways can be real slippery, I treat them with a lot of respect and generally take it real easy through them.

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

Great video, fantastic camera work. It is probably too good to be inspiring 🤣 l will be riding for a month in Iceland, from middle of July to middle of August. l am ready with my GoPro and my little drone, and l can hardly wait 🙂

[@brentbat]

Wow, you will have a great adventure. I've driven around Iceland on a photography trip, but would love to do an adventure bike ride there. Enjoy the shoot... I enjoy capturing and producing the videos, and it lets me relive them after the ride is over. BP

[@kiwiadventurer]

Hands down, considering your resources, that would be one of the best put together vids I've seen. That was a class act Brent. I guessed you were using a Skydio for I know of no other drone small enough capable. Man how it changes the dynamics of your video. I wonder how much combined effort your fellow riders gave you so you didn't fall behind while operating gopro's and changing batterises etc. I could see you busily checking your controller, you did well. Obviously it was to their benefits to cooperate with you and be part of the end result. I have been communicating with Sphere in Sydney re how to obtain a +2 Skydio and talks are ongoing. Would love to know how you acquired it. Have you made other videos? Subscribed

[@brentbat]

Hey Kiwi Adventurer. First of all, I purchased the drone in Texas (where I spend half my time for business). Yes, I've been using the Skydio for quite some time now and you'll see it playing a part in many of my adventure videos. There is no other drone that comes close for capturing adventure bike riding. When I'm riding with buddies, I am careful not to disrupt the ride too much. On this ride I think I stopped 3 times over the two days to fly the drone. Once it is up, I usually just let it follow us for about 20min and get tons of footage with each flight. I can launch and retrieve it pretty quickly now. Same with the GoPro, I usually cycle batteries whenever we stop so that I have fresh batteries in the gopro all the time. BP

[@kiwiadventurer]

@@brentbat I appreciated your reply.

[@jamesphillips7033]

Absolutely Fantastic

[@adorward68]

Another sensational video and ride

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

nice movie

[@bradgleeson1984]

Great riding around that area, we’re blessed that it’s in our back yard. Next time you do that run, turn left up Tomalla Road instead of going over the Barrington tops, far better run👍

[@brentbat]

We actually did Tomalia Rd and the cut down through Pheasant Creek campground.

[@hannesmostert]

@@brentbat Tomalla Rd (from Hunter Rd) to Carters Rd and then Curricabark rd I found much nicer than Barrington Tops Forest Rd. I think that is what Brad referred too. Great work on the footage!

[@brentbat]

@@hannesmostert Hey thanks Hannes and Brad.... I see where you are referring to now. I guess you are going to make me have to go back and ride it again.... It's a tough job but somebody's got to do it ;-)

[@sritter]

@@brentbat I was going to make the same suggestion

[@kawaz1ooosx]

A beautiful video bro.thx.

[@BartMassee]

amazing footage

[@robinknight3689]

Hey Brent, Love the video and the drone work, looks amazing.. a few mates and myself are planning the same ride, would you have a GPX file of day 1 up that hill?? cheers

[@brentbat]

Drop me an email at [e-mail]

[@wood2259]

Brilliant, just brilliant.

[@cerberuscyber991]

This is gonna be Awesome 🍿🧃