8 Day Solo Adventure Ride in the Flinders Ranges - South Australia - Part1 (Skytrek)

Part 1 of my 8 Day solo Adv ride to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. This video covers:
Day 1: Getting there
Day 2: Riding Skytrek
All the GPX files for this trip can be downloaded from here.
www.dropbox.com/s/2p3owovwhyh...

[@peterjones4163]

What I like about Brent is he rides steady but willing to take on the tuffer tracks if need be. Wonderful Channel Thankyou for coming into our lounge rooms 👍

[@user-rc2it1ss1x]

How incredibly beautiful is the nature of Australia!!! Just fantastic landscapes! And it was shot just fantastically cool. Not many bikers are able to make a video product of this quality. A professional cameraman and a biker in one person is a really great combination ;) I have been looking for good quality films about traveling through the wild nature of Australia for a long time. So far, this is the best I've seen ;) Shooting from your magical blue drone is also just amazing. I really hope to see films about your new travels in Australia. In general, not much has been filmed about traveling around Australia in comparison with other continents that are more accessible to travelers. I would really like to see a film about a trip to Western Australia, the Northern Territories, Central Australia. I'm sure there are plenty of beautiful places there. I'm looking forward to new exciting movies ;)

[@MrMetalhead33]

Hello Brent, I am a road rider (Honda CB1300s) and I started following you. I think you tell a great story and these videos inspire me to explore the world of off road riding. I look forward to following your adventures. Thank you for sharing.

[@brentbat]

Hey Jarod I’m glad the videos have inspired you. I came from road riding, but I much prefer getting off the beaten track and exploring with friends… and no cars 😀 Enjoy

[@UncleLongbeard]

Awesome video and awesome place. And that drone is really really amazing... even you proved it can be crashed ;) cheers mate

[@LeeHollingworth]

Really like the finishing Brent. Can't wait to see more of this great ride.

[@jamesprecious1035]

Brent, This is a fantastic production. Super smooth flow between the riding, the colour, the music and the amazing scenery. The colours came out so rich. It looks like the Skydio is a tough little drone, glad to didn't loose her at the beginning of this amazing journey. Cheers and many thanks.

[@robdanner3833]

Super impressive effort! I've had my Skydio 2+ for a couple of months now and it's as close to the best motodrone I've ever seen and worked with. For those moments of anxiety when you're drone has lost contact and is down in an unknown location, I've found a quick way to locate it unrelated to the app is by attaching Samsung SmartTags to the drone and the battery separately. Thanks for all the work that went into this!

[@TheAussieSamurai]

Hey Rob how and where did you get the skydio 2+ from I've been looking and can't find anywhere to buy one in Aust?!?!?!

[@robdanner3833]

@@TheAussieSamurai Sorry for the late response. Bought mine here in the states. Skydio didn't seem to have any issue's filling the order. Skydio should be able to ship internationally, so I'd try just going to their stateside website for the purchase and then see what your shipment options are. They also chat online and are available by phone so also good options for information. Hope this helps and good luck!!

[@markjackson4786]

Great stuff, really enjoyed watching your video. I also love the Flinders Ranges and so it's great to follow your adventure. Very professionally presented. Many thanks.

[@MotoanPhoto]

Another fantastic ride video. Can't wait for part 2.

[@mikeyb6737]

fantastic video. One of the best I have seen.

[@raymondvoigt7336]

Super effort and outcome mate! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@craigm3994]

Absolutely loved this mate it’s on my bucket list

[@banarne71]

What an amazing start to an adventure. Great photage as well. Thanks for a well spent 12 minutes. 👍🏻🇸🇪🇦🇺

[@greglipschitz]

Bloody awesome Brent! Living vicariously through your adventure.

[@jf7243]

What a spectacularly good production and the scenery is awesome! Thanks!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Great production as always. Thanks Mate.

[@ChrisIsOutside]

absolutely spectacular - love the way you just got great shots and narrated over the top. Glad i found part 1 first - now onto part 2

[@jasondunn8894]

Awesome Brent! Can’t wait for part two👍

[@ADVBrett]

Just beautiful landscape Brent, some stunning scenery. Can't wait for the rest of this series!

[@BikerBytes]

Awesome, fantastic scenery. Love that kind of landscape 👍

[@andronuss]

Looks like the start to what will be a fantastic adventure and what a way to show this butiful landscape

[@DougWillisLuckyBastard]

Brent, worth waiting for, great storytelling and excellent filmmaking. Very pleasant to look at.

[@MileMunchinAdventures]

Awesome Brent, I love the Flinders Rangers now you’ve got me excited about riding SkyDek. There are some awesome private tracks but that’s one I haven’t ridden. Spectacular images as always, great job. 👍

[@bradhaynes6066]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us Brent 😊

[@slakk5093]

Thank you so much for sharing the GPX files!

[@bjornaronsson7596]

Simply wonderful! Superb storytelling and stunning editing. Looking forward too part 2.

[@tonychen7257]

Absolutely stunning landscape, excellent video capturing it, awesome job 👍 and thanks for sharing.

[@ourbluedemon3604]

Bloody amazing landscape!

[@randykingston5763]

Spectacular Brent!!! Thanks for sharing that awesome ride with us.Nice to see you rocking that Brittania Composites headlight/screen, made right here in my home town of Langley, BC Canada.👍

[@brentbat]

Thanks Randy, I love my Lynx fairing. Greetings from Sydney

[@ubonrat8653]

Excellent sir, looking forward to more

[@WayneSpencer]

Another great video, The Skydio 2 is such an awesome drone. Your editing is superb, Flinders as a magnificent area. Can't wait for the next edition

[@notablepianolessons2322]

Beautiful ride, thank you!

[@adorward68]

Great ride and awesome video mate. Well done!

[@andyhorner5027]

Always superb filming and scenery Brent, extremely jealous that you have such amazing biking opportunities in your part of the world keep up the great work and looking forward to the next part.

[@brentbat]

Thanks Andy... yes, we are very spoilt for Adventure riding. I certainly don't take that for granted. Very lucky.

[@jaisabai4155]

Good bike, good rider, magnificent Flinders scenery and beautifully filmed. Thanks Brent. 🍻

[@brentbat]

I agree with everything except the "Good Rider" part. I wish I was a good rider, but I'm "very average".... but improving slowly. :-)

[@hughmac7423]

Looks fantastic.

[@brentonkelly3780]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip. I’m totally inspired! I’ve camped many times in the Flinders, but never ridden like this.

[@finchysaustralia]

Great captures of the Flinders, from behind the bars and in the air 👍🌅

[@blockhead52]

Great I really enjoyed that and fantastic drone footage.

[@martinharris8645]

Brent this is a world-class production. I’ve not seen better.

[@1paulcave]

Great post production Brent. You have inspired me to add the Flinders to my to do list 🙂

[@SmashTheAdventure]

Great video production and awesome scenery

[@georgetumino9652]

Fantastic. Loved our ride.

[@steventhomson8387]

Best drone coverage I've seen and great adventure ride. Only just found your channel.

[@barrymurphy3554]

Very nice Brent, we enjoyed the adventure greatly. Having the 701 set up properly is the go not worrying about fuel as much. That drone is amazing glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. Stay safe enjoy Life Cheers

[@barclaygunn6404]

Fantastic video mate - story and production value are top notch!

[@jasestorace9501]

Terrific. Can't wait for part 2 mate. I think I know where I'm taking my 1st solo adventure on my new Tiger 12 Explorer now.

[@garybisme2]

I own a 2021 701 enduro, just passed the 625 mile break in, absolutely love this bike. Handles the long stuff better than my 2016 KTM 500 exc which I sold. Love the video. Riding looks excellent.

[@glossblack1098]

Wow superb video - The Flinders just got added to my bucket list. Must have been so cool doing it solo. Lookin forward to seeing more. Cheers

[@brentbat]

Yeah, it was pretty cool doing it solo. I hadn't planned on this, but my normal riding buddies couldn't make it, so I wasn't going to cancel. But doing it solo added another dimension to the adventure for sure.

[@olmate6935]

Great footage, i look forward to the next instalment!!!

[@gerryg9528]

Unbelievable scenery!!👍👍👍

[@WarriorPleb]

5:20 such a great drone shot, impressive machine!

[@lyalatkinson]

Amazing production Brent! As a fellow Aussie, designer, film guy this is beautiful. Subscribed!

[@brentbat]

Thanks Lyala

[@PSBEadventures]

Another fantastic video man. Looks like an entirely different planet than the area we ride!! Great stuff man!!! Top Notch!

[@Jeff4fun]

Great video, love that drone, amazing. Cheers Jeff

[@adamg6199]

Skytrek is amazing, I am planning riding my AT from Melbourne to there hopefully next year. Brilliant footage and editing good work.

[@donmeredith74]

Gorgeous, Brent!

[@2255-Achu]

Such amazing videos with details 🔥❤️❤️ ❤️ from India ❤️✌️

[@dropbear9526]

Magnificent! Thank you.

[@jackchristodoulou197]

Fantastic work i love watching you videos makes me want to pull a sickie and ride

[@sausagesandwichSA]

Awesome...glad you enjoyed the Bridle Track 👍

[@OllieMoto]

Really well edited buddy. Looks like a place that I definitely need to ride! Big love for donating to Westpac on the other video too - my mate works for them 👏🏻

[@brentbat]

Thanks Ollie, Yeah, I think they do an amazing job. Happy to donate the proceeds to such a great cause.

[@StevesBikes01]

Well done, it’s now on my list ! Cheers

[@MotoShaneGame]

Nice show mate. First time I went to the Flinders Ra, was back in 97, was on a CBR1000. I have been back many times but by car and know so many nice spots. Truly magical place. Perfect for your 701.

[@nottodaysatan1608]

Brent, what a fantastic trip! Would love the GPX to follow in your footsteps? Such great scenery and mad photography skills! Loved ever leg of the trip 👍🏻👏🏻

[@brentbat]

If you look in the description of this youtube video you will see the link to download all the gpx files. Enjoy

[@heinschwartz7941]

Great photography Brent 👌

[@PramodDissa]

Awesome video! Cheers

[@kiwiadventurer]

An awesome production Brent. I likeD the way you introduced the skydio 2 into the story as it adds to the dynamics, especially for those of us that are into them. Got to admit my heart missed a beat when your drone crashed. You were so lucky. Having lived and worked in outback Australia as a NZ'er the beauty you showcased is so different to NZ's best but neither can be compared to the other because both are so beautiful. I have to come back to Australia and its all your fault.... lol

[@brentbat]

Thanks KA... yes, my heart skipped a beat as well when I saw that it has crashed. I was lucky... Although I have had 3 Skydio crashes and it has survived each time.... Although this time it would have been flying fast when it crashed....lucky it hit the grassy tuft. I haven't spent much time riding in NZ... I'll have to put that on my list.

[@AT2021Rocker]

Looks like you took a few good suspension hits along the way. Beautiful production!

[@mikebeaton4934]

Awesome and added to the list 🏍💨

[@johndelacruz4416]

love the story telling...😀

[@MrHumpo75]

Incredible!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

That was awesome!

[@gregparrott]

This is a nice video. I like the contrast that the deep red soil provides. I've seen videos on the wild and expansive 'Outback' as well as sections where there are serious mud bogs and river crossings. The Husky looks like the perfect machine for the technical sections.

[@briangschaefer7048]

Magnificent!

[@gnarlybadger690]

Cracking Brent the Skydio is the business

[@Nathan_Rave]

Brent, thank you for the great video. You know, the haters will hate on Rekluse clutches, but it's such a great mod. It really smooths out a lot of issues and can really make the adventure much more enjoyable.

[@brentbat]

Yup, If the haters don't like them... the good news is they don't have to fit them. I'm in two minds about the Rekluse. I do miss the engine braking, and having the backwheel locked if you crash on a steep hill... But having said that, I haven't crashed on a steep hill since I've fitted the Rekluse... so there is something to be said for that. I love the way it makes tricky climbs so much easier.

[@kevinh8338]

Yes, Rekluse on a 701 is a good thing. I hated it on a 450exc, but if set up correctly it improves the bike 👍

[@GymnasticsWithStitchLover]

great vid btw

[@AmiJurgl]

From Nevada here. I've never seen Australia portrayed this way. Very nice! 👍

[@brentbat]

Thanks Ami I love Nevada too. I love the SouthWest... you guys have some great landscapes.

[@hansverhoeven5156]

fantastic, you are very lucky

[@tyangcilik]

great vlog

[@rfk76]

What a legendary ride! Beautiful. If you could please also share your thoughts about 701 as an adventure travelling platform, that would be great. Thanks and I can't wait for upcoming episodes.

[@robertmansell3667]

That looks Amazing,I would love to ride in Australia,here in the UK we have some amazing countryside and Ancient roads and trails but we’re only allowed to ride about 1% ☹️that vast landscape and solitude you have is beautiful,very well put together video too not too long winded like so many others👏👏

[@brentbat]

Yes, we are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to Adventure riding in Australia.

[@MirchiBoy]

Map/waypoint animation at the start is awesome 👊

[@brentbat]

Hey Rishi, Yes, I've decided I want to take my maps to the next level because they are such an important part of storytelling in Adventure riding. Glad you like them.

[@nofrontiersmotoadvs]

Brent, brilliant production! I'm impressed with the amount of aerial shots. normally on other channels the use of the drone is limited to a small part of the video, I suppose because of the difficulty in taking the shots and the fact that the dji doesn't even come close to skydio in terms of motion track! really fantastic. I myself have a dji and I don't use it much because it's more stress than fun as it should be, with skydio everything seems so natural...

[@brentbat]

Hey there. Thanks for your note. I'm smiling as I wrote this because I just had a comment on one of my other videos and the guy writing it said I use too much drone footage in my videos... blah blah blah. I love the drone, it gives a great perspective, and when you are riding solo, if I don't use drone, then it's going to be boring POV stuff all the time. Yes, flying Skydio is so different to DJI drones. It tasks some getting used to when you switch (trusting the drone etc.). Once you learn to trust it, then you just ride.... and give the drone occasional instructions on direction and range... that's it.

[@nofrontiersmotoadvs]

@@brentbat never too much drone footage for me 😂, I will buy a skydio when will be available in Europe. Thanks for your great content.

[@davidsampson3537]

Iam from the UK and can only fream of such rides and advetures.

[@brentbat]

Hey David, Yes I hear you... we are so unbelievably lucky in terms of the adventures that we have on an adv bike here. I have grown up in Australia and almost every time I go out riding I'm discovering new incredible places in my own country... often just hours from where I live. I just got back from a 3-day ride a few hours South of me and it was AMAZING. We are very very lucky.

[@beejoutbush3322]

Well done mate

[@DTCampingAdventures]

Looks like one memorable adventure Brent, and thanks for the introduction to skydio drone. Never know of it's existence, searched for it online and unfortunately not available in Aust.

[@brentbat]

Yes, I know that it is only available in USA at the moment. I know thy have plans for International expansion.... I'd say keep watching this space.

[@thecorporategypsy]

Your drone is amazing. I have the Mavic Air 2 and it does everything but what what I want ie follow mode. Brilliant!

[@brentbat]

Hi Charles, yes, I had the Air2 before the Skydio. It's a great drone, and superior by far for manual control. But for autonomous flying there is no comparison.

[@thecorporategypsy]

@@brentbat yes your drone shots are magic. Mine will be on eBay shortly

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

We are heading that way for reconnaissance in around 3 weeks as we head up to FINKE from Perth, 2023 plan/Hope to head over for 2 weeks in that neck of the woods. Some great footage and thanks for sharing.

[@brentbat]

Make sure you check out my next video.... if you are passing through Flinders... make sure you do Mt Samuel ride. Only 3 hours long, but by far the best ride I have done in my life.

[@beatnikfly7]

Continuing watching the video and I'm blown away that you're using a drone with Skydio. New to me and without a doubt will get me started on my 701 Cross PA Adventure ride!

[@KaneTerry]

loved the video, I rode Skytrek a few years ago & we ran across a few guys that took GS1200 up there & they did have trouble & the last 10kms or so. We had a DR650 kill it's clutch in the big rutted hill & Brendan had to pick up with his ute. I hope you got to Mt Samuel as I believe it's the best ride in the Flinders, looking forward to part 2

[@brentbat]

Yes, Kane, I agree with everything you said. Could you do Skytrek on a GS... Yes... with difficulty... would you enjoy that last 25%.... Uhhh NO! Yes, I rode Mt Samuel, and I have to say that is the best ride I have ever done ANYWHERE. You will see that on the next video. I got some amazing footage.

[@KaneTerry]

@@brentbat cheers, the gorges are good & glad you got to ride Mt Samuel, look forward to the next video, did you ride up the hill just down from Angorichina, that is pretty hard, cheers Terry

[@mikebeaton4934]

G’day Brent. We have downloaded your tracks and routes. Many thanks. They have been a helpful guide to our Flinders adventures. We thought we’d let you know that today we completed the Mt Gill climb from Warrawena Station. Hardest thing we have ever done but we managed it on 3 GS’s. There was some trepidation before we successfully climbed Mt Samuel however it should be directed all to Mt Gill. If you are back this way and attempt Mt Gill, it would be prefect for your drone. Footage would be incredible. Thanks again. Mike, Ben and Nev 😀🏍️💨

[@brentbat]

Hey MIke, thanks for your note. Really glad to hear that my tracks helped with your trip. Congrats on doing Mt Gill on 3 X GSs... How did it compare to Mt. Samuel. I thought Mt Samuel would certainly be challenging but do-able on the big bikes. I'm going to head back in 2023 and I will definitely do Mt. Gill on that trip. Take it easy Brent

[@mikebeaton4934]

@@brentbat Mt Gill was 100% more difficult than Mt Samuel but to top that, we also managed to get to the top of Skytrek. There is no way we are going to do that long uphill again on a GS 😳it was simply brutal. Look forward to future vids including Mt Gill. Assume you will take the Husky? Mike

[@brentbat]

@@mikebeaton4934 Hey Mike, well my hat goes off to you guys riding your GS's up Skytrek. I found that challenging enough on the Husky. Yes, I will take the 701 on my trip back there in 2023 and I plan to do Mt. Gill for sure.

[@AnomadAlaska]

Wonderful. I had a plan to come circumnavigate your country by motorcycle when a mate of mine set his anchor there years ago. Hasn't happened yet. Still scratching at the back of my mind. But watching your videos I would skip the tourist spots/pavement and ride as much dirt as possible. I appreciate what you said about the southern sections of the Idaho BDR. In ecosystem terminology that is the "great basin".

[@brentbat]

If you ever do want to your Aus. Give me a shout. I can definitely give you some local knowledge regarding routes etc.

[@mantheymotoexperience]

soooo cool! But when I saw the Skydio case open, flipping around, I really got nervous!!!!

[@clemoniii]

sitting here in Southeastern USA envying your ride! did a bit of Moab Utah last October and promptly bought a BMW 850GSA. what you showed would have been ideal "upper end" technical for my "pig", but just what I dream of...

[@jwest764]

Brilliant!! Thank you. Would love to hear you talk while riding, thoughts on terrain, view, etc. But everyone's different...😁

[@brentbat]

Hey Jai... yes, there are others that do that... but that is not my style.... You are more likely to hear either bad singing (I sometimes listen to music while I ride) or else cursing and swearing as I'm struggling to stay upright. :-)

[@GringoLoco]

good one!

[@RozalynVeersma]

Absolutely sensational vid m8! I missed out on the SkyTrek though I stayed at Willow Springs, so yep, have to go back again! 😂🙏 Thanks for sharing & carry on! 😜👍🏁🏍💨

[@brentbat]

Hey Rozalyn, did you do the Mt Samuel track? I'm covering that in my next video... Probably the best ride I've ever done on an adventure bike.

[@RozalynVeersma]

@@brentbat noooooo I missed that one too!!! In the flinders?! 😫😔 I was on my way to Alice for Finke Race through Oondatta, Mt Dare, Dalhousie, Finke, Lamberts, the horror Ghan Heritage Trail, Chambers, Alice… and so didn’t know how long I’d need to get there but definitely going back to Flinders again & again & again! It’s in my Top 10 places to adventure ride! Your pics show the colours and landscapes that have stolen my heart! Love love love the zen there! Can’t wait to see your next vid! Thank you putting together these amazing memoirs & sharing them with us all! 🥰🙏🏁🏍💨

[@brentbat]

@@RozalynVeersma You've done some amazing rides and been to amazing places. Many of them are on my bucket list. Yes, you'll need to put Mt Samuel back onto yours. The next video will cover it.

[@RozalynVeersma]

@@brentbat indeed it is on the bucket list! 🤞😂🍀 Now, how many vaults do I need to hack so I can hire you as my shadow camera man capturing my memories with your academy award winning movie making skills?! 😂🙏🏍💨🎥🏍💨💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@brentbat]

@@RozalynVeersma Ha! I'm cheap... I don't aim to make money out of my videoing... that is just a labour of love. It's more time that is the precious commodity.

[@Coolhand99au]

Great video Brent love the drone footage I had done a search on google maps of the Finders ranges and thought Willow Springs looked like a good spot I live in Adelaide and I saw a 2018 AT1000 online for sale in Mackay. I jumped on a plane picked it up and rode it back home. Love the bike ! So I was out last Sunday testing her out on some dirt roads in the Adelaide Hills when I stopped at Mt Torrens pub and there were 3 adventure bike riders on BMW R 1250 GS Adventure bikes. Started chatting and I mentioned Willow Springs. All three started laughing and said "DON"T GO THROUGH THE LOCKED GATE !!" They showed me photos of their 3 BMW's laying on their sides sourrounded by football size rocks. They unloaded the bikes and got them out and returned through the locked gate. They advised me to just stick to the track which was quite good

[@brentbat]

Ah.. that is funny. Yes, I have seen people take the big bikes up the back of Skytrek, but as I said in my video... I would NOT want to be on a big bike. I reckon I could probably ride a GS up there... but it would definitely be sketchy... and I'm sure I'd be dropping it a few times. But Mt Samuel track is different, and also the loop around Artimore ruins and Nucaleena mine is also fine for big bikes. But the back part of Skytrek.... Nah! It's more suited for the mid-size or light weight bikes. But the first 3/4 of Skytrek is still a great ride.

[@Coolhand99au]

@@brentbat Thanks for the info Bret. I'm going to wait till it stops raining. Love the channel lots of great info