EP.1 - Starting my SOLO MOTORCYCLE TRIP UK - WALES & England - ABR Festival - Peak Design - Desert X

The very first adventure with my "new" Desert X! Since the makeover in march/april I haven't really been adventuring abroad much, so as you can understand I was very excited to start my trip to the UK!
For good reason, because I am working at the ABR Festival for Peak Design. This is a very well known and established name in the photography world, that has entered the phone and vehicle world a few years ago. As a big fan and long term photo gear user, I couldn't say no to this opportunity. Peak Design makes amazing and qualitative mounts, phone cases and a LOT of accessories next to all their photo gear. Really everything you can think of for your everyday life, so check it out.
Now, I always have to find my flow again the first day or two, and running into the maze of this ship wasn't exactly contributing to that. I laughed out loud while I was sweating like an otter. But, at last, I sat down with my "little" beer and watched the sun drop into the ocean, hoping for a relaxed night. Off to a good start, or?
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[@fliesonthevisor]

Sweating like an otter --- Got to love colloquialisms when directly translated.

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

I've travelled this ferry route loads of times as I find it to be the BEST UK channel service. Tips for future trips; Only take a prepacked overnight bag with you up to the cabin, Your other luggage is perfectly safe on the bike as all car decks are locked during sailing. Take the lift from the cardeck to the upper decks. Best not to go to bed on a full stomach, I allways go straight to bed without a meal or drink to get a good sleep. (I Stop about an hour short of the Hoek V. H. for my evening meal.) Shower in the morning and have breakfast on bord then you're fresh and fit for the start of the ride. I'm a great fan of Stena as once they waited 15mins for me (returning from my fathers funeral in Scotland) when I couldn't get a return ferry from Newcastle (due to tour coaches taking up all the cabins) I was given first class service by the crew after a nonstop 6 hr drive down to Harwich.

[@ejoh1801]

"A nice small beer" i rather think that was the largest they got 😄. It´s always nice after a ended ride 👍 I know what your talking about regarding left side riding, especially some roundabouts and some crosses. But with MC it´s not a crisis if you do something wrong, it´s not that easy with cars that takes up almost all the space in the lane. I have rented bikes several times on Cyprus that also uses the "wrong" side.

[@martinnewman1967]

Hi Lee, thanks for sharing your journey over, that crossing always made me feel queezy 😮 Welcome to the UK hope you enjoy and have a fantastic and safe trip in our country 😊

[@LNRmoto]

It was not quite what I had expected, but then again, what can one expect the first time on a ferry right? I had a great time and will be back soon for sure! Got lots to explore

[@iainrodger8079]

I’ve only just discovered your channel and enjoying it!… if you come back to the UK I would recommend touring the north west of Scotland, I’m a bit biased but there are not many places more spectacular 😊

[@LNRmoto]

Glad to hear, thank you! There are many plans, so many reasons to come back

[@Ride22]

Fun to watch can’t wait for the next one 🎞️😀

[@lambethlongshanks7990]

Excited about this video series! 🤙🏾

[@tim_pearson]

I guess we all have stories to tell, but as a brit after I ride in Europe, it's returning home that is most dangerous - you relax a bit more being back home and then you find yourself on the wrong side of the road having forgotten you aren't on the other side of the channel any more.

[@markdennis930]

'you find yourself on the wrong side of the road having forgotten '. Having lived and served all over the World, and many years in mainland Europe, I do not agree. People make far, far too much out of the change. It just not that difficult (I did it first at 19 years old, and still regularly at 56).

[@RonEagle22]

Hi ik ken nu pas op de Tube je bent geweldig en stoer maar wat is je ride...ik ga je volgen volgend jaar ga ik naar de Cottswold en Wales.. my ride is BMW F800ST. Kijk uit naar je adventure..✌️😎 Ron

[@fallinginthed33p]

Woah, this. I've driven a car on one side of the road in the morning, flew home and drove on the opposite side. I had to focus the entire time to avoid stupid mistakes. I've also driven one one side one day, then flew home and rode a motorcycle the next day, and found myself on the wrong side of the road while riding through a small town 🫣

[@MasterAaron]

​@@markdennis930Very easy in a car. Especially if the steering wheel is on the correct side for wherever you are.

[@suzanyahsi7687]

The struggle is real 🤣. Super leuke video!

[@marktaylor4277]

Welcome to the UK and bless you! Loving your style and looking forward to the rest of your adventures.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Welcome to the UK! really enjoyable series of videos, great channel, and great attitute 😁

[@walterhackworth7641]

Nice ride.🙂...My 1st ever trip to Europe was a reverse of yours, Harwich to Hoek Van Holland, so weird being on the "wrong" side of the road for the 1st time....like you it was a rough crossing i had very little sleep.....thanks god for power naps...

[@MLoms]

This video is a guide for me to go to UK this year. Thank you LNR!

[@philiproyffe8022]

Hope you're enjoying the heat in the uk, greetings from Newzealand

[@johntaylor3145]

First time watching your channel and loved the mistakes on the ferry

[@bapoum]

I just discovered your channel, great find. I simply love this kind of content. The best way to travel! Hope you enjoy your new bike. I ride a 2021 Honda CB500X. Greetings from France.

[@Scotsman_on_the_Road]

As a Scotsman in the Army I was posted to Germany from Northern Ireland. Driving on the "right hand side of the road" I quickly became accustomed to until 2 miles from my destination in Germany, when I hit a roundabout...I went down the left only to be confronted by a huge tractor....I, obviously gestured my apologies to have the tractor driver give me a not so pleasant gesture 😆. I am now, currently touring America and I can simply say...they have signs for everything, I am bamboozled with the amount of signs entering and leaving a town,. I honestly miss half them...and half are irrelevant. Although the signs across UK and Europe are slightly different they do not confuse you as much as America. Just come across your channel and will be following from now on. Thank you for a great video.

[@BlackThor15]

Great video, thanks for sharing this journey! 👍👍

[@LNRmoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheAlegando24]

Very nice video😍 You are doing GREAT!

[@LNRmoto]

Thanks a lot Alessandro! 🙌🏼

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice video 📹...look forward to seeing more of the trip! 👏👏

[@LNRmoto]

Thank you! Next one is up tomorrow 😁🙌🏼

[@michaelmcnulty4993]

Welcome to the UK. Hope you have your waterproofs. The weather has been awful for July unlike the rest of Europe..

[@Mick_English]

Great vlog, just catching up and I always enjoy them your a natural ❤

[@LNRmoto]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them, new ones coming soon - promise

[@stewartsmith8642]

Love watching your videos, your personality sense of humor and a few curse words love it can't wait for the next one 😀

[@LNRmoto]

Haha, thanks a lot! Yup, that's me 😄

[@TwoWheeledApproach]

I've just found your channel with a Alps video but I thought I would go back to your older stuff first. Really appreciate you taking the time to make your video's they are great take care.👍

[@LNRmoto]

Thank you and welcome. Awesome to hear you like it. More coming soon

[@burenvanpaul]

I'm planning for next year a trip to the ABR festival. Thank you very much for all your experiences so far and what a great bike you have very nice colour scheme.

[@LNRmoto]

Make sure to check out the upcoming episodes, where I’ll take you through the Welsch and Southern England country sides 🙌🏼

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

8:17 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VIEW😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@genestatler2514]

Hi LNR, I'm so happy to see that you're going to the UK. I've been there several times and I have had great experiences there. The people are very friendly and helpful. I know the feeling about being lost on the ferry, it can be confusing. Have a wonderful time!!😀 Lots of love from Gene in Tennessee.

[@LNRmoto]

I've encountered just that, very friendly people! That ferry was a true maze, but luckily the morning after I got to my bike in one go without getting lost. Thanks Gene!

[@ggmiethe]

I just found you. Excellent channel. Just watched this and am starting the second one of your UK Trip. Things I love about your post: • Music doesn’t overtake the talk and the travel • Your production values are top class. The gear you have is jaw dropping to me. • Your positive travel spirit is my kind of vibe. Well done. My name is Geoff and I live in Fremantle Western Australia 🇦🇺 I ride a 2021 Royal Enfield 350 Meteor Supernova 🏍️

[@LNRmoto]

Thank you for the big compliments Geoff! Appreciate it. I try to pay attention to the smaller things and maybe a bit too much 😆 but that’s just how I’m wired I guess. One day I hope to ride in Straya, enjoy your RE!

[@Meifesto]

Need to visit the UK again at some point as well. Last time was a good 10 years ago. I rode from Rotterdam to Duinkerken for the ferry to Dover. Short ferry ride, so no sleeping. But I was anxious about my stuff on the bike, so didn't want a long ferry ride 😅 The riding on the left was so enforced when exiting from Dover, that I got used to it really quickly.

[@hillhopper50]

If you need an overnight stop with garage in NW we are happy to oblige

[@LNRmoto]

Thanks a lot! Too bad I'm already back home for some weeks now, but I'll keep it in mind

[@Stephski66]

Was at the ABR festival wish I had known you where there would of come to say hi 😎

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

ABR was brilliant! Next trip September, Pyrenees for me, thanks for sharing your trip, slowly getting all my videos done from that trip this year

[@LNRmoto]

It sure was, you’ll love the Pyrenees! Ridden there three years ago and did French and Spanish side

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

Having followed your trip on Instagram I loved watching this video. First off, that sunset, how epic was that, it was on my birthday too if I remember correctly but we are not saying anymore about that, are we! I had to laugh, the first thing you did when arriving in the UK was sneeze, I hope that wasn't a reaction! 🤪 And finally, well done with tackling the roads, I know I'd be apprehensive if I landed on European soil. I can't wait for Part Two! Great job as always!

[@LNRmoto]

Special sunset on a special day! I'll bet you like the upcoming videos then haha. The first thing I did in the UK was waking up WAY to early! The roads weren't that bad, in the smaller villages and no traffic it was a bit of a wrestle sometimes, but all good! Working on EP2 as we speak

[@darrenwarrick8865]

Did you take your own tent etc...?...met you briefly at the show..😃

[@LNRmoto]

Yes, I had everything with me, only the weather wasn't so cooperative this trip. But I did camp!

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

3:20 BEAUTIFUL VIEW🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kingfisheradventuremotorcy5862]

Wow! So a nice and informative video for all adventure riders. Welcome to Nepal for the mountain and the hilly road ride. I cooperate you for Nepal Ride.

[@reeseprince8]

Good fun video ill subscribe

[@Eds_PanAm]

just started watching this series......i might have to binge watch the rest that you have up lol....as for the ferry, if you do not mind me asking, how much does something like that cost? also, i really like those mirrors you are using! sláinte

[@ExeterCenturion]

It was my first ABR, and so hot! I also had my first off riding the Ducati Desert X as the first test ride of the weekend :) So hot!

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Great vids an thanks for takin us along. Have you had a chat with Dave at mad tv on YT.? ❤❤❤

[@harrypalmer7169]

In the UK you have to remember we drive/ride on the right side of the road, which is the left. Hope this cleared things up.

[@johnburke3348]

Your right alright !

[@youngeroldie5089]

Welcome to the UK, yes its hard for me to remember what side to ride on when I am riding in Europe. Hope you enjoy your journey over here.

[@Nightcrawler666]

Hey dude, fancy seeing you here. This video just popped up so I thought I'd watch it. What a cool chick (probably can't say that). I'll be watching more now & subscribing I think. I like how she filmed that. I didn't see her at ABR. Come to think of it, I didn't sea peak designs either.

[@youngeroldie5089]

@@Nightcrawler666 I was going to go ABR but none of my mates do the sleeping under canvas thing, should have just gone on my own like years ago

[@uwegauer3889]

Tolles Video, wie heißen deine Lenkerspiegel.... Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland

[@KharmGaming]

Heya new subscriber here. Loved the video. I don’t know if this has been pointed out or not but at (3:40) you see the lorry pulling out but watch the back of the lorry, you will see him hit and take off the side mirror of the lorry parked next to it 😮

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

He didn't touch the mirror, the truck pulling out was in fact a dock 'tractor' loading unacompanied trailors onto the ferry. You have to take into consideration that the camera on the bike was moving forward towards the boat and therefore could not shoe that there was in fact plenty of room. You're welcome 😉

[@KharmGaming]

@@Wrong-Way-Round I thought he did because if you watch the left mirror on the yellow truck you can see it get hit then fall to the floor

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

@@KharmGamingI enlarged the video and I think your mistaking the black parts of the trailor firms logo as parts of the mirror. The mirror brackets are also angled in their proper position. It is also possible to see the front of another truck thro' the gap between the tail end of the trailor and the cab it it passing. Like I said the moving angle of the camera is leading you to believe they touched. PS. Without meaning to sound too pedantic 🙊🙉, 'Floors' are inside buildings, outside it is the Ground, (in this instance, paved Ground)

[@georgeloff007]

Dankie vir die great video! Jy doen wat ek nog net van droom. Geniet!!!

[@LNRmoto]

Dank je wel! Get out there and explore 😁

[@lpete531]

I believe peak design is a luggage brand that is expanding in phone mounts, and other accessories, I have a peak design backpack. I always enjoy your videos, looking forward to this series.

[@LNRmoto]

They (Peter Dering) started out with the Capture clip for camera's, but they now have a broad scala of bags (and awesome ones) too! Thanks a lot, more incoming the next weeks

[@JEmmertz]

This will be an interesting trip to follow you on! Think you were a bit smart/lucky with that early early start, should be far less traffic out and about in the first hour while you acclimatize to riding on the wrong side and navigating through roundabouts and all that jazz.

[@LNRmoto]

It was pure coincidence, as I had no other options for the ferry due to my needed arrival time at the festival grounds, but I was very happy I got to "practice" a bit without being bombed by airhorns etc haha!

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

13:37 BLESS YOU

[@chema1546]

Ok 👏🎉

[@Motourev]

Great video, we are from the uK and riding on the left is rubbish. When we go to France we find riding on the right feels more natural.

[@LNRmoto]

I'm not gonna mix into that discussion which is the "wrong" and "right" side 😂 In the end it wasn't that bad. Funny that the other side feels more natural to you

[@Motourev]

@@LNRmoto it feels natural on the right, when we get back to the UK it takes time to adjust.

[@ivarsgrantins3163]

Change km to miles you have to find odometer and press top button on the left 😉

[@Dillithium]

Kleine tip voor wanneer je een motor vastmaakt op een veerboot, zorg altijd dat je de ratelband aan de kant van de kickstand gebruikt. Dan trek je hem in de richting van de kickstand, in plaats van weg van de kickstand. In 95% van de gevallen maakt het niet uit, maar bij zwaar weer kan het voorkomen dat je fiets omvalt :). Veel plezier in Wales en Engeland! Probeer een stukje TET in Wales te pakken, dat is erg mooi en leuk!

[@LNRmoto]

Thnx voor je tip, op de heenweg niet op gelet, terug wel. Gelukkig goeie overtochten gehad dus geen last van schommelende motoren. Ben allang weer terug, maar zeker plannen om terug te gaan en meer offroad mee te pakken!

[@kiwijeeper480]

I believe you can change the unit of measurement in your speedometer to show miles. Its an option within the menu system.

[@LNRmoto]

True but I wanted to leave it as is, because I wanted to see the km and miles p/h conversion haha 😂

[@Nightcrawler666]

This video just popped up. I thought id watch it. Glad i did. Ill be subscribing in a min. I liked the way you filmed that. I know that pain of walking yp all the stairs carying all your stuff in full gear. Nightmare! I didnt see you at the ABR. I know this because i didn't see Peak Designs either. It was so hot, but i did have a wonder. It was my 3rd year & possibly my last. Its got too big for my liking now. Great video & im looking forward to having a good watch of your content when im not editing myself. As in editing videos, not actually editing myself. I would edit a few bits😊. Take care 🤘

[@LNRmoto]

Thnx for the support! Peak Design was located in the stand of A Bike Thing in the exhibitor village. Kind of a stand in stand, a shame you’ve missed it! Perhaps next year 🙌🏼

[@Nightcrawler666]

@LNRmoto o I see. I did go to see Steve, but he didn't really want to speak to me. Ww spoke to the lady at Innovv about an issue with something Steve supplied me for a customer. It didn't really go anywhere so we left very disappointed. I didn't notice Peak Designs in there. Anyway. I'm just watching more of your videos now. 👍👍

[@Creativehealing444]

❤❤❤

[@arjanbiel9868]

ZO LEUK! gaaf!

[@rockjock1965]

If your in north wales at all let me know I live here would love to show you around

[@LNRmoto]

I'll keep it in mind, thank you!

[@rockjock1965]

@@LNRmoto how did you enjoy the ABR I was there this year already got next years tickets

[@john-qb2sc]

May I ask, the trips you are on, do they cost a lot or can you travel on your bike on a tight budget because I note you often stay in motels. I guess I'm asking, overall, is it expensive or relatively cheap? Because I have been thinking of going to travel in Europe for around four months on my Desert X. Nice videos, Thanks

[@alinwithther6]

Bless you 😂 I recon you are allergic to the brits already🤣 ( ill get a lot of hate for this comment ) 🤣🤣🤣

[@richardwatts9093]

A lot of brits are arseholes and I’m British , but not a AH

[@marcosdeus1]

What helmet Shoei model do you have?

[@fkb9490]

Volgende keer de ratel aan de kant van je zijstandaard doen. Daardoor komt je motorfiets steviger te staan.

[@shirleyboy8859]

Welcome to the UK LNR..... I hope the weather is/was good for you.... I look forward to seeing the rest of your trip..... I am upset that you did not tell me you were coming.. :-(( ... Did you get to meet you fellow countrywoman Itchy Boots??.... Take care and Please stay safe.... :-)) xxx

[@LNRmoto]

I had posted about it before leaving NL, check also my IG. Thanks!

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@LNRmoto Too much wine... Sorry I do watch your videos..... And enjoy them very much.... My Brain doesn`t work properly now..... :-)) xxx

[@adamvellins]

i noticed you swopped from hard panniers to soft any particular reason ? thanks

[@user-je8op8vb8s]

I love your shorty side mirrors where to order.. .?

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

PLEASE BE CAREFUL PLEASE BE SAFE🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@schemkesa]

Is there anything you can see in those mirrors except your elbows 😅😂 btw audio is very good and clear. Nice.

[@LNRmoto]

In fact, I can see everything and maybe 1cm of elbow 😄 Thnx Antoine!

[@mariovdb3001]

Mag ik je vragen welke spiegels je hebt gemonteerd? Love your KZbin channel 👍

[@mariovdb3001]

Reeds gevonden op het internet.

[@martinozkan]

only left drivers feel weird when they drive in opposite traffic, I drive in England normally. when I drive in Europe I am totally fine 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ArjanSimons]

Tip voor de volgende keer 😉 Zet je instellingen op je dashboard op miles/hour. Hoef je niet on te rekenen 😊

[@LNRmoto]

Maar ik wilde het júist omrekenen haha, en ik ken mezelf, dat soort dingen vergeet ik terug te zetten. Nog een dikke week met UK tijd rondgereden toen ik weer terug in NL was 😆

[@ArjanSimons]

@@LNRmoto 😄😄. Ik kijk uit naar de volgende aflevering 😉

[@jaapbruijn1300]

Altijd zo verrekte heet in die veerboten. Vreselijk. Zeker als je net van de motor komt.

[@austinmatthews347]

Its easier to ride on the opposite side on your bike than in your car i have done assen from yorkshire and in may this year i ceossed to rotterdam on p and o on my gsa then went to hannover then berlin then bavaria and back via franfurt your bike should have facility to change frim mph to kph

[@austinmatthews347]

Go to the scottish highlands

[@emmakimble8946]

I drive in Europe mostly and going from RHD TO LHD I don’t have any problems with but I like LHD better it’s more natural

[@solodad7999]

Ok, now when can we expect you in the USA so we can show you our ADV paradise?

[@LNRmoto]

It's in the works, but no idea for when!

[@ericyeater7476]

13:36 Apparently you're allergic to driving on the left!

[@LNRmoto]

😂😂

[@Awanderingnorseman]

Not only does the roundabout go the wrong way, but you're telling me they have traffic lights right in the middle of them aswell? 😅 I'd been fucking lost there mate.

[@Chaubeyjiiiiii]

When INDIA ????

[@-W8WHAT]

Hahaha....how on earth are you going to be able to travel anywhere....when you need google maps on a ferry?? 🤣 Actually, to be fair, well done escaping the maze!! 👍😀

[@IronicIrony.]

What Jacket is that ? I know you provably answered the same question 1000 times

[@LNRmoto]

No worries! It is the Tornado 2 ladies jacket from REV'IT!

[@avinandanbhadra1274]

2:56 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CHECK YOUR MIRRORS BEFORE CHANGING LANES RIDER JI PLEASE BE CAREFUL 😣😣

[@stevetaylor8698]

Did she say, "sweating like an otter"?

[@98khaled46]

3:37 bad driver --

[@solodad7999]

Remember in Great Britain you have to ride on the wrong side of the road....

[@fizzyridertoo]

I know what you mean about sleeping on a ship. You did have a smooth crossing as far as the sea state was, but ships just vibrate all the time because of the engines (I'm guessing). I've never had a good night's sleep on one either. You'll get used to driving on the left. I had the reverse problem when I moved from the UK to Germany back in '83, but you eventually stop thinking about it. That's actually the worst time for you because that's when you make mistakes and end up on the wrong side. Safe travels and I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@LNRmoto]

Yeah it was exactly that, the engines were on and off vibrating, which woke me up the entire time. A constant buzz would've been nicer, but we survived (sort of) as you'll see in the next episode. I hope you stopped thinking about it after all that time haha, but can imagine it was weird at first.

[@fizzyridertoo]

@@LNRmoto I live in the USA now so it's stopped feeling weird. I visited the UK a few weeks ago though and it probably took me a good 20 minutes before I felt comfortable again. You'll encounter the same problem when you go back home I think. What I find useful is to visualise a stretch of road that I know really well and have no doubt about which side I should be on. It works for me anyway. Enjoy your trip :)

[@austinmatthews347]

Its easier to ride on the opposite side on your bike than in your car i have done assen from yorkshire and in may this year i ceossed to rotterdam on p and o on my gsa then went to hannover then berlin then bavaria and back via franfurt your bike should have facility to change frim mph to kph