From London to Cornwall

I head off on the Harley Davidson Fat Bob from South East London, 330 miles west, to Cornwall. En route, I stop off at the village of Thruxton- the village from where Triumph’s Thruxton name was born.
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Locations and Contacts:
- Thruxton Village, Hampshire
- Falmouth, Cornwall
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Music:
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[@joeboonmusic4004]

Love that story about the kind Bonneville rider checking on you when you were a new rider! It's one of the things that makes biking feel so magnetic - the community is, pretty across the board, so welcoming and stoked to see new riders. It's a completely different story in a car!

[@borderlands6606]

Reminds me of getting my first 250. Didn't know how to change gear, the shop didn't care, rode home at 10mph in first. Those were the days.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@borderlands6606 I'm still yet to join the club... can't wait for the day I finally hop on my first bike!

[@robmcsenior6282]

2130hrs here in New Delhi. Just ordered my new Classic 350 in Signals Desert Sand. Will share pics when it arrives

[@Vinay-cx2kn]

I am a local from sonipat.Come to sonipat next city from new delhi. We can share a road trip from there on my bullet 350 which i bought last month

[@robmcsenior6282]

That would be amazing 👍🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ooooo CONGRATS, Rob!! Send me a pic of it and I’ll share that on the podcast🤩

[@robmcsenior6282]

I absolutely will

[@Achilles22]

No thanks!

[@elnino3903]

First time on a duel carriage way as a learner rider. This biking stuff is sensational. Thank you Freddie for the uploads, I'm grateful to have found your channel ❤

[@paulcooke2648]

Aww Freddie..."Thruxton" I moved my Dad 8yrs ago from his lovely bungalow of 25yrs ,to Staffordshire due to his health...he misses Thruxton Village life 😢

[@coachsteve10]

Whenever Freddie posts a video, it immediately calls to settle in with a fresh coffee and relax

[@louisawronska6465]

Hi Freddie. I very pleased to inform you Southampton and District Motorcycle Club is still in existence. We have a clubhouse in Eastleigh and are celebrating our 80th year this year!!

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

How lovely to see the national flag flying on the village green.

[@EnglishVeteran]

It`s England. Wrong rag.

[@markhenry192]

I was thinking the same. Out right blasmephy in most big cities these days!

[@davidspiers6599]

@@EnglishVeterannot nice calling a rag, I’m also a veteran and English but the union flag is my flag too, as a vet I’ve served with and known many jocks taffs and paddy’s all considered brothers in arms,

[@EnglishVeteran]

@@davidspiers6599 The British Union has occupied and destroyed England and Scotland since 1707. Wales is slightly different in ways. I served 26 years alongside my Brothers. We were conned by The British Union. They are The Enemy Within. That rag represents them! All my fellow vets are my brothers for ever and a day

[@Heatheynon]

​@@davidspiers6599nice one Mr Lancer. From a Hussar. 👍🏻

[@gdfggggg]

Love old British values and respect, where you can fill a phone box with books and it won’t be 💩 on then set on fire. Great video Freddie. That’s a tastey bike. Very 😎.

[@kevindarkstar]

Only in certain more rural areas my friend sadly

[@skillfuldabest]

It’s all about demographics. Rural = white

[@wrightvcx2249]

Why Europe is obsessed in populating their country with extremists who look down upon Europeans and think of them as inferior because of their faith?

[@bigbuda9118]

Im so happy that i found your channel Freddie, these videos are so relaxing and kind of therapeutic. Meet you on the road some day.

[@gdfggggg]

It’s nice chilled viewing.

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Great to hear your enthusiasm for the Fat Bob shine through, it's a breath of fresh air to hear a UK motorcycle vlogger being so positive about a Harley, hopefully the haters out there won't be giving you grief for daring to enjoy riding 1900 cc of American iron. If there is one thing H-D does better than most it's put a smile on your face every time you throw a leg over it.

[@sobosol2013]

Freddy, return trip from Cornwall. You need to head over Dartmoor you are missing out on spectacular scenery. From Plymouth head up to yelverton. Then take the B3212 to two bridges, then B3357 to ashburton. It'll bring you back out on the A38. Truly epic ride

[@GDog101]

Couldn't agree more. And if you do that Freddie drop a comment and I'll meet you in Plymouth for the ride!

[@user-lm4nn4ef7k]

what a fabulous tool roll, fab bike and all on a mission to keep the pooch safe. hope you have a great time

[@aaa111912]

i still ride bikes,but long gone are the days when i can stand on one one leg to to put a pair of waterproofe trousers on.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I just finished a 11 day trip to South Australia from Victoria, 4000km return on my Moto Guzzi V85tt . Took it through twistie roads , long straight “ nothing “ dirt roads and even desert 🌵. It was parked up with my camping ⛺️ gear and other required gear. It’s also has a USB in dash “ and under seat “ the Guzzi went like a dream 👍

[@jamescostello2558]

The Best article of motorbike clothing i've ever bought is the Alpinestars Drystar jacket and pants. No need to stop and change and add waterproofs

[@steveparker1970]

Mate, loved your story about ‘new’ riders. I’m one myself and occasionally feel very self conscious around more experienced bikers. Moral of the story is they were once that newbie. Keep up the great work.

[@jonnypollard4304]

Great video as always thanks Freddie 😊 I think you'll find that Velocette beat Triumph to the Thruxton name by many decades! Also with a genuine claim, in that the Velocette won first in class at the Thruxton track back in 1964, and are now very valuable collectors machines. Keep up the good work!

[@apacherider7110]

Just watched your vid, now about to go out on my Himalayan around the North Pennines Cumbria on a sunny day with clear blue skies. I used to live in Hampshire 18months ago, don't miss it. Have a good trip.

[@antonoat]

Great film Freddie, your films are always so refreshing in this stressful world, take care my friend! 👏😀👍

[@user-kq9ez8lg4m]

Just what I was thinking

[@bernardlesperance742]

Very nice video. Thank you.

[@bsidethecside2283]

Used to love my London to Cornwall trips to see family. Weren't many speed cameras back then! And yes, Dartmoor was normally freezing in the winter. Literally. Got heated grips after my first Christmas trip - and on every bike since.

[@rudolfspees2490]

Styl humor fantastis keep on freddie monika ha ha ha

[@debenhamdave4314]

Horses for courses would love a Triumph Thruxton, great video as always thanks Freddie

[@StuartHep]

Brilliant story of you just after you passed your bike test and the more experienced guy just checking you was okay and letting you know you can breathe. We’ve all been there Freddie 👍

[@robenglish5016]

The planning and excitement of a road trip - love it!

[@stevenpaynter4463]

Great video,I too had a Fatbob 09 model with a 103 stage 4 upgrade,15 yrs and 4 Harley's ago.

[@yorannijs492]

Another wonderful video Freddie. The story about that kind Bonneville biker rang very true for me! I'm also a new rider (been riding about a month) and the first time I had to filter through traffic scared me. I was going maybe 30km/h between traffic and I saw this fella on a (can't really remember the model) BMW ADV bike behind me and he just raised his hand at me and signaled for me to blast on at my own pace. It was a very assuring gesture. Just wanted to tell you, your video on the Kawasaki Z650RS is what sold me on that bike. It is now my daily rider when I go to work!

[@crumblymal8479]

Ahh Freddie memories I remember Thruxton well I had my first job working for a building firm called Dunnings and they had a small development in Thruxton in 1970/1,I was 15 fresh out of school and working on this site and all day long you could see riders from the Norton factory going up the bypass as it was then to the circuit testing bikes and back to the factory I got my first pay packet of £8 back then wow so many years ago . Harley Fat Bob very very nice 👌👍

[@andyandlilly9808]

Hi Freddy I’ve been in Southwest Cornwall for a week now. Came down from rossendale but the long way down through the middle of Wales which was ace. And then down to the A39 which is a fantastic coast Road. Over 2 days on my speed-master 1200 👌

[@raimee81]

Excellent. If the books in that phone booth had books of a wide range of eras, it would not be out of place to call it the Tardis.

[@johnsumser9743]

Talking about progress in riding skills reminds me of a comment I saw online a few years ago. The guy said he knows he is a better rider than previously because he has fewer "close calls." I think that is brilliant; new riders are always having close calls and experienced riders rarely have them. It's a nice measure.

[@jani8362]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikerider58]

Beautiful motorcycle Freddie, but don't forget the Now Beautiful Bonneville ❤️ Looking forwards to Cornwall 😊

[@mhludwiger]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The Bonneville is beauty for me, but the Fat bob is simply ugly. And, |When Feddie acknowledged that the Fat bob is no mile muncher but every other thing is so beautiful on this bike; consider that he wants to borrow another Harley for a long ride again.

[@melfzs]

Can't beat the USB positioning on the Classic 350 , right under the clutch lever, inches away from my phone mount 👌, love your visits to our historic English villages 🙌👍.

[@kurttallon]

Freddie, you're killing me with all those thatched roof cottages! - one of my favourite styles of house😍😍😍 I'm loving the HD too - I've ridden it, and it's fabulous if a little compact for a tall rider 👍

[@stevelynes8058]

Hi Freddie, Great video as usual - even without Monica behind the lens! I don't know whether you are still down here, but as a local biker in Cornwall we have a pretty vibrant bike scene going on down here. Bike nights at various locations several times a week - Tuesday it's Long Rock down near Marazion, or the Bearded Brewery (a local cider brewery) up near the airport at Saint Mawgan, Wednesday its Bude bike night or the Waterfront Inn at Portreath, Thursday it Chapter 1 Diner over by Damerells Motorcycles up at Indian Queens, Friday its the Inn for all seasons at Redruth. There are probably others that I have forgotten to mention. If the weather is good they are usually very well attended. Plus some are in spectacular settings - Bearded Brewery is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside and the meet down at Long Rock is right on the coast in the carpark between Marazion and Penzance over looking St Michaels Mount. The Bude meet up is right by Crooklets Beach and Rosie's Kitchen. Could be well worth a visit if you get the chance.

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

Loved this one Freddie, reminded me how special the UK can be. Bike looked amazing too...

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Gotta say Freddie great video & what a great bike to go to Cornwall on, I was planning on going on a road trip to Cornwall early summer & I thought I would visit Thruxton on my RE Intercepter as like yourself I’ve passed it & never went there! Just loved the story of the triumph rider encouraging you on the ride in London👍🏻

[@diegoserranogil7145]

Great place, story and bike. Good job.😊😊

[@sideshow101101]

love the bike and that jacket more..

[@OptimalGoat]

That's thing is an absolutely beautiful unit.

[@felixcomms]

Loved that vid Freddy ..... Relaxing ..... We should all help the new guys and Girls. 😀

[@GordonHunter]

SSSh - don't tell too many about the delights of Wiltshire - brilliant riding when the roads aren't flooded.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Looking very sharp with all that motorcycle gear. And the bike is the icing on the cake!

[@tomeka5385]

Great views, great moto :)

[@trevorsmith8487]

Enjoy your time in Cornwall Freddie, lovely place to ride

[@PeanutsC114]

You should really try the 114 Heritage, you will love it ! I totally love mine ❤ Enjoy and please keep doing what you do, because it rocks ! Thanks for the journey, friendly from France 😊

[@pjp6134]

I like your take on the reason for not only travel but really it's the reason for living.

[@stevew9810]

Should have turned left at the roundabout before Stonehenge and popped in for a coffee. I'm a few mins down that road. 🙂😉 Great video as always.

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Very nice, never knew about Thruxton.

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

You're enthusiasm for and love of riding shines through bud. Made me laugh.......and that's a good thing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@skychaser59]

Looking forward to seeing the sights around Cornwall. Last time I was their was back in 1981 on a Canadian destroyer escort. The count down to the DGR with Joe from Wurks presenting the rebuilt Triumph Bonneville to Freddie can't come soon enough. It will be epic!

[@lahirufernando638]

SIR, YOUR VOICE ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS❤. I DO LOVE YOUR VOICE

[@emilhenrik-pedersen6487]

LOVE your shirt & the bike is bloody gorgeous!!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Freddie your quickly becoming of those cool motorcycle guys like you mentioned.

[@HABERASAFI]

Love your work, you have a gift of making videos full of enthusiasm and good vibes every single time. This is really amazing. Thank you.

[@c.d.3485]

Welcome back to the county. I'll keep my eyes peeled and give you a wave if I see you ride by. Cheers, Chris on the Roseland.

[@davidforsdike4343]

Thank you Freddie. Have lost my MOJO for riding this year. Think a combination of weather and terrible state of the roads in Suffolk.

[@stuartjames6300]

Hi, I am leaving from Ashford, Kent tomorrow morning, heading down to a thatched cottage on the River Dart in Dittisham nr Dartmouth for 1 week on the BMW GSA, hoping to discover some nice little roads around Dartmoor and the local area, can't wait to get going ! Travelling mainly cross country, coastal'ishhh... If I spot a Fatbob, i'll give you a wave. Safe riding Fred

[@tnetroP]

Hey Freddie. Just a heads-up that Brooklands museum have their annual motorcycle day on 7th July if you wanted an interesting day.

[@GreyManGamingGMG]

Waving at 50cc scooter from a 1.9 L Harley just seems hilarious. Nothing wrong with doing that. I just got a chuckle about it 😂.

[@richardbartlett6932]

When l lived in the Cotswolds my mum always used to say "l know when I'm getting close to Cheltenham, it starts raining." . the west is always the wettest area in the south

[@markable5338]

.Great video Freddie. 👍👍👍

[@olsenbarreto8192]

Watching you is a perfect gift for the day. Learning how to be yourself and knowledgeable content and the beautiful ends of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Congrats on the new beast 🍻🍻

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Awesome video! I'm up north in Yorkshire but originally came from down their. Parents moved here when I was a kid. The last time I was down there was Redruth. Illogan and Truro were shool holls with relatives, sadly missed.

[@b_mo]

Generally not a cruiser fan but this motorcycle from HD looks stunning! what a bike

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

It’s that feeling of freedom when saddling up the bike I so much love 💕 Enjoy Cornwall Monika and Freddie 😉

[@KevinofWessex]

I love Harleys so much I've just bought a Street Glide 2024 model..... from Warrs

[@rodgersmith3215]

Fat Bob for Fat errr.? Better not say as I love your channel! :-) Excellent video as always - ride safe!

[@arunpandhi4558]

Interesting episode. You seem to be enjoying yourself.

[@whitbythegoth]

Thanks again for taking us with you Freddie..... most enjoyable.

[@ZackBasson]

Now that's a route I'd love to run.

[@ScottNelson-nk4sx]

What a lovely video.

[@silkycherry]

Some beautiful scenery. I love going on road trips. 👍

[@user-kq9ez8lg4m]

Enthusiasm is infectious my friend please keep it going you are a breath of fresh air.Well done.

[@Nils_Martin]

Brilliant video Mr Dobbs 👍🏼

[@teneretraveller8980]

That Bonneville rider is who we should all perhaps, aspire to be. It costs nothing to be kind. Ride safe 👍

[@user-cx8ek4qk8x]

I stop for every rider that is stopped on the side of the road to make sure all is ok. Except once last year, I was on a dirt/rocky road climbing up a mountain when stoped to make sure I was on the right path. I tried to flag down this one rider to confirm my route and he just blew past me. After a while I caught up to him, he was on the side of the road pointing to his fuel tank, I waved and and continued on..

[@richardyardley5127]

Great video Freddie. Great ride, beautifully shot scenery. Loved it.

[@davidn1562]

Another great ride Freddie, glad to hear more new adventures coming our way.

[@ivangodley325]

Remember the litter in India. Can i ask you to consider setting an example on your channel and please use a reusable coffee mug or tell the staff you would prefer a normal cup. Every little helps.. great channel by the way.. thumbs up from Ireland.

[@TheBikerFormerlyKnownAs]

Have a great trip. See you Sunday morning for the next instalment along with a cappuccino and danish!

[@Duvol]

Brilliant Freddie, well done. Have a fantastic time in Cornwall. All the best, Paul.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Awesome bike!!!

[@tomkingham3074]

Wonderful as always Freddie 👌🏼😎✌🏼

[@Lettaface]

Thanks Freddie for this video, and for all your other videos. You've no idea how inspirational they have been! I've never even thought about riding but after watching your videos, I will start the long journey of getting my motorcycle license. I live in a country where it takes almost half a year to get a license to ride a bike of 200cc or smaller, and then another two years before I can ride anything more than 400cc. So it'll be a long time before I get to ride something like the Fat Bob, but hopefully I get there one day!

[@ChumiStu]

Freddie!! You were so close to passing my home. There’s a coffee for you next time you’re near…

[@waters1801]

Very relaxing and enjoyable video as always 😊

[@FabulousWanderers]

Hi Freddie Hi Monika, 2 of the most coolest people on our beautiful planet. Love the Harley & Cornwall, Enjoy, living the dream with you 🌟🌟🧡

[@4x4conqueror]

Proud member of the Southampton and District Motorcycle Club here that's now in it's 80th year

[@dontuno]

I'll blame it on you Freddie when I go out and buy a bike after 50 years of not having one! Your vids remind me of how much fun I used to have on my bikes and the sense of adventure they used to create.

[@christianmouraux7269]

This is a great bike! So is your video 👍

[@peakrider4886]

Might see you out and about Freddie. I live near Looe, it’s been a glorious day yesterday and today and looks to be a fine weekend ahead too! Your timing is perfect as well as I’m sure your parents will have vouched, we’ve had nothing but rain since..October.

[@johnlenart597]

Harley makes iconic and beautiful bikes but when I saw the front mud guard all I was thinking how worthless it would be if it started raining. RE makes mud guards that really are functional, maybe a little classic style, but they work. I was hoping to see the dog you're spending time with when your parents are gone. A true dog lover. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@Ed.V]

883 to a Fat Bob definitely will be a good idea 💡 for me. Cheers Mate 🤙🏽✨ Good vibes. Ride Safe

[@simonryder4857]

Freddie the farm shop on your right just before Monkton set down from the lay-by travelling S W ( not the one on the left) is fabulous with great views. Catch it on your way home on your left 😎

[@aritrachakraborty8306]

Mr.Dobbs , i am writing this from India ...next time you come here visit the state of West Bengal , especially Kolkata where you won't even feel you're outside The UK . I am watching your contents for the past 1 month or so , your's are very splendid content and makes me relieved from drudgery . Best wishes 🎉🎉

[@aagnikchowdhury2005]

Amio aage onek bar bolechhi dada. Dekha jak shopno sotti hoi ki na

[@YorkshireSteve907]

Hi Freddie. I’ve just got home today from a road trip from Belgium to North Yorkshire with my son who rides GS 1250 Ralleys. We did 340 miles today. Me riding my RE Super Meteor. No butt ache leg ache etc for a third of the price of the Harley. I’ve owned Harleys for 46 years. The Super meteor is a contender if you dismiss class distinction.

[@kaizen2049]

The bike looks massive & beautiful what a machine, perfect for a roadtrip ❤❤❤

[@FreddieDobbs]

It is a beast, but has quite a slim profile (despite its name!), so filtering’s easy👌🏻

[@longjonwhite]

Freddie, enjoyed the ride, thanks. You were so nearby at Thruxton, I am surprised you didn’t take us past Stonehenge, it’s as good a route as any to Cornwall… Maybe on your return? I’m sure some of your international viewers would be interested to see it.

[@richardbartlett6932]

He would have definitely gone past Stonehenge if he went via thruxton on the 303

[@purasangrethrash]

Amazing video as always Freddie