Motorcycle Tour of The Northumberland 250 - Ep 2

[@john.robertson9545]

Hazel, I'm 74 have been riding for 4 years, I blame my son who I ride with, four Scotland trips under the belt and love it.big thanks to Brian & Sue for another great video

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

That’s fantastic John! 👏👏👏 hope you have many more tours 👍 c’mon Hazel! 😀👍

[@dazzlejazzable]

I too married my best mate! We've been married for 34 years and still hold hands when we are out and about too. He rode motorbikes from when he was 16, but only got back into it when our son wanted to get his license. Then I felt left out and at 51 got my learners permit with our daughter. We passed the following year. That was 2 years ago and I honestly don't know why it took me so long! I love everything about motorbikes, but especially family rides. You are definitely never too old!!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

That’s fantastic Jenny! Isn’t it great to be married to your best mate 😀 we love our two wheeled adventures together and are so glad we can do it! 😀👍

[@beatebbrig]

I’d love to spend time riding around Wales, thanks for sharing your adventures. I started riding at 63 and love it!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Beate! “Never too old”! Hope you get a chance to ride through Wales! 😀👍

[@michael1061]

Hazel i am 72 and still riding , as Sue said your never to old . Great video by the way Sue and Brian .

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Great comment, Michael. Thank you 😊 and thank you for watching our adventures. Wishing you many more miles of smiles 👍😊🏍

[@acceleratedriving]

Hi there Hazel.... I'm 72 and riding around and having lovely time. I live in Northumberland so I know and love the open spaces here.. Yes, I recommend you go for CBT etc and get riding. Once you've got sorted then look at getting your skills at top level via Institute of Advanced Motorists (motorbikes) and/or RoADAR - ( RoSPA, advanced drivers and riders). I'm taking training currently. Great experience.

[@ianhindle8678]

Great just Great !!!!, i always look forward to your videos and you never fail to deliver. When i did the Northumberland 250 a couple of weeks ago, i stopped in the hotel right next to Chollerford Bridge and i also filled up at that same garage in Bellingham !!!. I should have been doing the North East 250 this week, but its been monsoon season in Lancashire this week and with major fuel issues i cancelled, oh well 1st ride next year. By the way Brian i didn't realise you were a Blackburn man until the last video, i'm a Nelson chap myself only about 14 miles away. I only did my test aged 55 and just love it, total escapism as you have to give 100% concentration. can't wait for episode 3.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Ian - a fellow Lancastrian! 😀 a real pity about your NE 250 trip 😟 but to be honest you don’t really want stress about whether you can fill up your tank and downpours as well. We’re hoping we can get out once more before winter really sets in 🤞 - petrol allowing 🤷‍♂️ - you’re absolutely right about the escapism - learning to ride was the best thing ever! 😀👍

[@jeffarnie]

I'm starting to think you plan your trips around "Beer O'clock". LOL. I do like that you don't go crazy with the number of miles to cover each day when on tour. A steady pace with plenty of time for sightseeing, refreshment stops, detours etc. is how it should be done. As you said on your NC500 tour, plan plenty of days to see it all.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Jeff! 😂 we do plan our trips around beer o’clock! No point in arriving too late to enjoy it 😀 it suits the way we like to ride - nice and steady! 😀👍

[@brendanmajer7623]

My favourite viewing on KZbin if I'm really honest " others I follow r great too " but Bri/Sue r very informative with where they go travel to n where they stay...very honest opinions..can't wait for E3 👍👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@@brendanmajer7623 Thank you!😀👍

[@davidlee4966]

Really enjoying watching this series. A message for Hazel, I have always been interested in riding and took the plunge last year at 55, my wife who is a little bit younger seen how much I enjoyed motorcycling, and took her CBT and riding my KTM 125 which I learnt to ride on and plans to do her tests next spring then planning to get a bigger bike. Despite the low power of the 125 we tour around the local area, great fun, looking forward to when she has more power and we can do some longer trips.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much David! That’s a great message for Hazel! 😀👍

[@johnnys5419]

Another great video. No other comments needed. Just love it👍🥰

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Johnny! We appreciate it! 😀👍

[@samwright8879]

Love the great looking roads and countryside. Excellent, informative, and interesting video.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you very much Sam🙏 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@mototakahe836]

I know that smaller feeling exactly. I returned to Easington Village Co Durham, after an absence of 40 years I left at age 11. turned my car into the WIDE back street only to find I could barely squeak in . What a moment; I was in a Mini!"! Thanks for the visit to the languages block and student union building 3 happy years there.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂 it’s strange how time distorts things! 😂!

[@bjharleyriders6827]

Another Great vid !!! enjoying your journey immensely. Hazel. My wife started riding at 59. On a Harley Davidson softail deluxe. Absolutely loves it. !!!!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 just again proving you’re never too old! 👍😀

[@andrewaveyard3336]

Great series. Just discovered yourselves recently. Passed my MOD 1 & 2 at the top end of 58 after last being on a bike back in 1981-2….. now riding an SV650….. love the channel.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you very much Andrew! We’re glad you enjoyed watching our adventures 👍 congratulations on getting back to biking! An SV 650 was my first big bike when I passed my test! 😀👍

[@philliplum3845]

Another great video guys.. Really informative as well... Looking forward to the next one.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Phillip! Really glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

🤓 cool riding back to where you used to live, and try to remember how things were when you were young. Born in Holland went back to see the huge sand box i used to play in etc. Wow that small thing 😯😂. Thanks for sharing your great rides. Big 🥂🥂🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you John! It’s great to take a ride down memory lane ❤️ big hugs to Canada 🇨🇦! 😀👍

[@andy2480-o2x]

great vid with some lovely rides , cant see why people want to g abroad when we have lovely places you visit

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Andy! Couldn’t agree more - thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@bogusmyleene6989]

You guys are getting to be pros at this. Always stepping up another level with each video. Loved the music. Hope Sue had a good walk down memory lane. Looking forward to the next video.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks again! Sue loved going back and it was lovely to share it with her 😍 we always appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@jigbaw321]

What an amazing historical journey and we get to come along for free!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Dan! Glad you came along for the ride! 😀👍

[@craigpalmer347]

wow small world i live in Eston not far from where Sue grew up .. lovin your trips 👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

It certainly is a small world! Sue knows Eston very well! 😀👍

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

Once again a cracking video with lots of history with it. You pass right by where I live . Stockton on Tees. I was born in Middlesbrough. Grow up in billingham. Looking forward to seeing your next video. I to always fancy getting on a motorcycle. So in 1997 did it and a lot of bikes late now have a nc750x dct. Down side I just managed to put a 119 miles on her at the moment. Take care and most of all ride safe. 😊👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much James! Glad you enjoyed it - especially seeing familiar roads 👍 hope you manage to get more miles on your 750! 😀👍

[@graemeshaw9716]

Great video as always Brian and Sue. Always look forward to watching your travels. Hazel, just get out there and do it. You won't regret it. Graeme (63yrs) New Zealand.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Graeme! And we’re sure Hazel will appreciate all the positive comments! Best wishes to you in God’s Own Country! 👍😀

[@saffylooloo]

Fabulous video. On my bucket list to do, so loving the footage. Ride music is brilliant, can see myself riding it to the same. Please don't wait 2 weeks for part 3. (Hazel, get your test done and start living.......)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Jim! We appreciate your comments and glad you’re enjoying our adventures! 😀👍

[@stephenchapman8344]

Binge watching from the very start in an effort to catch up. 😂👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Stephen! Hope you’re enjoying our adventures! 😀👍

[@father-sonadventures9819]

Another cracking video, keep up the good work. I only passed my big bike test August 2020 after a long break from bikes. Your videos are an inspiration for me and my son who rides pillion with me. We have already done a little tour of Wales and an A-Z tour of Southern England. You always give us loads of ideas of where we can go next. Looking forward to the next video.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much! We really appreciate your comments and glad you find our adventures useful to plan your own trips 😀 hope you keep having lots of two wheeled adventures with your son and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@dalewintle9969]

Great content guys , loved this little tour and may put it on the to do list 👍🏻

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Dale! It’s well worth it - we had a great time!👍😟

[@RichO1701e]

Nice video tour series guys. I live in the town near the Boro that hung that French Monkey, so you passed right by the town on the A19! Me and my riding buddies often pass Sue's old house on Stokesley road on our way onto the North York Moors. There's a route from Stokesley to Helmsley, that the locals call, the Helmsley TT. Looking forward to part 3!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Rich! You must be in Hartlepool? You have some great roads on your doorstep 🙏 the Helmsley TT sounds a good one! Thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@julianpavitt4926]

Love this series, keep riding, chase the horizon and never stop exploring. Tell Hazel I only started riding at 48…no I’m not going to stop exploring either.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Julian! You’re absolutely right - never stop exploring! 😀👍

[@Bazza47]

Another well put together video full of useful information for anyone thinking of doing a trip to the Northumberland. There's a good bunkhouse just by that petrol station in Bellingham if a group of riders are going with a co-op within walking distance for "provisions". Watch out for the muffins though during your coffee stops as, they're very fattening 😱. Go for it Hazel 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Adrian! Good tip for a group of riders 👍 especially the muffins warning! 😂 😀👍

[@Bazza47]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries I've stayed in Bellingham twice with a bike forum and the bunkhouse has decent facilities including undercover parking for the bikes and camping if that's your thing though I stayed at the pub nearby. There's also a hotel within walking distance too so accomodation wise it covers a wide spectrum plus of course it's ideally placed for rides around Northimberland, to Kielder forest and over to the Scottish boarders. I dropped you an email a week or so ago and was wondering if you recieved it 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Sorry Adrian - we didn’t receive an e mail 😟 where did you send it to?

[@Steve--RR666]

I have booked for next year From NI around Wales, through the peak district then onto Northumberland . For years wanted to stay in Chillingham Castle eventually got a a date free. Thanks for the great videos

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Steve! You’ll absolutely love it 😍 hope you get good weather 🤞😀👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Yes you are quite right, cannot beat riding with your wife and best mate👍 Recognised lots of those roads from our recent Kielder tour. We made the mistake of walking all the way around Bamburgh Castle in full bike gear on a hot day!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

I remember watching your walk around Bamburgh in the heat! 🥵 😱 we rode lots of the roads you recommended on your tour - they were fantastic! 😀👍 - and we’re both very lucky to ride with our best buddies! 😀

[@derekholme6922]

Well once again I was so pleased to ride with you to some of the places you visited, we have been to them all and there are so many more to enjoy, my home town was Newcastle and as kids we used to be taken all over as a family , we loved our own God’s Country very much and still do , nice work on your presentation, worth a beer or two if we ever meet up, take care and ride safe, Cheers, Derek

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Derek! So glad you enjoyed it and hope it brought back some great memories and thanks for your comments! 😀👍

[@digbit5262]

Great video so many familiar place's/road's for me from Whitby/Durham and Northumberland. You should have took the bike's to the reservoir from the manor 😉 great photo opportunity.. anyway great watching a video when you can relate to it. Thanks 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 it’s nice to see familiar roads! We would have ridden down to the reservoir but having changed and unpacked we really didn’t fancy getting kitted up again! Thanks again! 😀👍

[@ianmerrett7113]

Love watching you two, all very enjoyable.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you very much Ian! We appreciate you watching! 😀👍

[@mentalbiker]

Your the fella that travelled the America's on a f650 Dakar 👌 that adventure was partly the reason I bought a gs650 lol . Great video and liked & subbed 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Yes I was that fella! Thank you! The 650 GS is a great bike 👍 thanks for watching and subscribing! 👍😀

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for another great tour. I feel like we’re your riding buddies, along for the ride.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Marco 🙏 great to have you along for the ride! 😀👍

[@BlackThor15]

What an awesome series to follow! Your videos are getting better and better, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Nelio! As always, we appreciate your comments! 😀👍

[@suebt8794]

Oh Sue x iv just recently changed jobs and my new one is just a few yards from my very first home! It's such a weird feeling...nostalgia! So happy to see you both this morning. Great start to my day x

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Seeing your KZbin name made me smile, Sue. My maiden name was Beattie 😀 Thank you for watching our adventures. We love making the videos. I haven’t been back to Middlesbrough for many years but it really was good to visit. Good luck with your new job. Sue xx

[@SBKPete]

It’s Friday morning and an MMD video pops up. What a great start to the weekend 😁

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 hope you enjoy it! 😀👍

[@5coaly]

Another great video. Not an area I'm familiar with so interesting to see. Can you imagine the queues in pubs waiting for beer if there was a shortage or panic like the recent petrol fiasco??! If Hazel reads this...go for it! I was 52 when I decided to ride a bike having pillioned for a bit, and got my CBT and 53 when I passed my big bike test. Like Brian and Sue, hubby and I do trips and tours home and abroad and I would never have seen all the lovely places I've visited in a car. 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 the thought of a beer shortage isn’t worth thinking about! 😱😱😱 Hazel is getting lots of support 😀 and we’re sure she appreciates it ! 😀👍

[@garykeighley712]

Lovely trip so far I really enjoy watching you guys your rides are very informative and as for Hazel just do it you never know till you try 👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Gary! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for encouraging Hazel! 😀👍

[@RetiredtoRideSpain]

Another relaxed, chillaxed rambling along tour video, really enjoyed 😊👍. Here in Southern Spain the Autumn riding is sun filled and wonderful.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 very envious of your Autumnal sunshine ☀️! 😀👍

[@chrisatkinson9498]

Another great video guy's. Great to see you riding road local to me, hope you enjoyed them, even with the gray miserable sky's. ❤️

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Chris! We loved it even with the grey skies! 😀👍

[@alanhunton2625]

I live near Stokesley Road! Shame I didn't know you were coming to the Boro from Whitby, I could have given you a stunning route. We're off over to Feizor tomorrow. Another stunning route. Up The Boro!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Alan! Such a shame we missed a stunning route 😟 that’s the problem with not knowing the area! But thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@gonetouring]

Loving the videos, I too went to Captain Cook Primary School! small world!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Oh wow! Now that was a very long time ago! 👵🏻😀Thanks for watching our adventures 👍

[@IanRobertSanders]

I've been following your channel for a while and was interested by this episode because I saw you would be visiting Middlesbrough. I couldn't believe it when Sue said she went to school at Newham Bridge in Acklam because so did I. I was there from 68-70, then we moved away. Probably we were there at the same time. What a coincidence. Keep up the nice videos.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Hi Ian, I would certainly have been there during that time, if not for all of it. I was born in 1963 so would have been 5 in ‘68. I was in the same class as Vivienne Kirby and Michael Trubshaw. I didn’t stay long as my folks moved to Marton and I transferred to Captain Cooks. Wow! A whole lifetime ago - and well before motorbikes 😂Thanks for watching the channel 👍☺️

[@IanRobertSanders]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Yes, so we were there at the same time, but probably you were in the class above me as I was born in '64 and I started at the school a term earlier than i was supposed to. But my sister might have been in your class or the one above. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the names of any of the other children. I had a shorter walk than you as I lived in Hall Drive which runs perpendicular to the school.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Seems like a very long time ago now - it was - 53yrs 😱!

[@GOBBYBOY333]

A great wee video, having moved up to 6 miles east of Berwick 16 years ago from Kent, I love the fact that Brian gets the pronunciation of Alnwick, Bamburgh and Lowick right. I really enjoy your riding video's and can't wait for the next. ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Big Dave! We appreciate your support for our channel 😀 we always try to get the pronunciation right! And if we don’t our subscribers are always on hand to point us in the right direction! 😂😀

[@robdunn3650]

Fantastic!! Loved it..and a mahoosive Chris Rea fan, Stainsby Girls .. one of my favourites , pity you couldn’t have added it to the video,. Thanks for another great vlog👍

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Rob! We love Chris Rea ( who doesn’t)! Would have loved to have played Stainsby Girls 😟 but You Tube are funny about copyright - thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@timcummings6075]

Great video again guys, even my non biking partner sits and watches your videos. Some nice roads, shame our summer hasn't been great this year. Safe travels, looking forward to your next video.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Tim - it’s lovely to hear your partner appreciates them too! You’re right about the weather 😟 but it does brighten up a bit in Ep 3🌞! Thanks for watching! 😀🌞

[@stevenyoung2420]

Wish I had known you were here, I work on the reservoir for Northumbrian water and could of given you a fantastic guided tour through the service tunnels up and into the tower,

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Steven! That would have been fantastic 😀 it’s a really lovely offer and if we ever come back we’d love to take you up on it! 😀👍

[@stevenyoung2420]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@davydthomas6621]

Love this memory lane vlogs. I would never of guessed you are a smoggy from Middlesbrough lol. I’m from Stockton area and now live in the North Yorkshire dales. 😂

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😄Yep, Davyd I’m a fellow northerner although from your name I’d have guessed at you originating a little further west than Stockton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😉Thanks for watching our adventures . Sue 👍

[@davydthomas6621]

If I was on more social media sites I could of invited you in for a cuppa but only on KZbin I’m afraid.

[@916strada]

Lets hope the fuel delivery problems are sorted before your next adventure ~ love your vids. Tom

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Tom 🙏 we hope so too 🤞😀👍

[@krachenford9594]

Funny, hearing you say "Bamburgh." I was born in Upper Franconia in an town called Bamberg.😅

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂 small world! 😀👍

[@zzrrf]

G'day Guys, Great Job on the video. Looks like another Top Adventure. Dam No Beer Brian LOL. Glad you managed to get one in the end and Yeah that Burger looked pretty good. Anyway Look forward to the next adventure. Ride Safe Party on. Cheers Paul PS, Yes, Never Too Old To Ride!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Paul! We had a great time 🍷🍻! Never too old!👍😀

[@JohnBurnet1]

Just stumbled across your channel so will check out your other video's, as I found this quite interesting and the accommodation reviews are useful. I will have to have a go at the N250.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks John! We can highly recommend the 250 we really loved it 👍 . Hope you get a chance to do it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@keithhutchinson5657]

Hi Hazel i past my test at 58 I am now nearly 66 still ridding give it a go xx

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Keith! 😀👍

[@baz5806]

You literally passed within half a mile of my house on the A68! The Derwent Resovoir is a popular place where I walk my dogs.. The Manor House is kinda isolated!!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Barry! You live in a beautiful part of the country 👍 we loved the isolation of the Manor. We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍

[@Bowlin01]

Covid pandemic, no sweat. Bog roll shortage, not worried. Beer shortage! Apocalyptic Level Disaster!!!😂😅😂😁. Great video as always, thanks for sharing, ride safe.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you! 😂 nothing more apocalyptic that beer shortage! 😂😂😂 🍻🍻🍻

[@erwinballings9155]

Without words 😃❤👍👍👌

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Erwin! 😀👍

[@erwinballings9155]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries ❤

[@davidreed6817]

Another excellent series from Brian and Sue as they scoff their way around Britain!! lol Those roads looked amazing to ride and the music (especially the rock track) was great, pity you couldn't play a bit of Chris Rea, looking forward to the next one. Brian, I have to agree with you regarding TT Landlord, lovely beer.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks David! We do enjoy scoffing our way around Britain 👍😂 would have loved to include Chris Rea but sadly copyrighted 🙁 TT cheers! 🍻😀👍

[@redhotphoenix]

It's a shame you didn't get to spend a lot of time at the different castles. I would recommend splitting that journey up next time and give yourself some time to wander around😊. Can't wait to see where you go next though 😊

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you 🙏 yes it would have been great to have more time 👍 and next time we would definitely plan in more downtime! 👍😀

[@stevewalton83]

So you stayed in the Manor House which tbh is rather nice but you actually rode past the Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel which is very competitive have secure parking and great views both across the Derwent Valley and Northumberland. Next time give it a look. Great vids btw. Keep it up

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Steve! We certainly will 👍 never knew about The Derwent Manor! 😀

[@andylooneyloo]

Hi guys loved the video always fun and entertaining and definitely of quality. I've been riding a few years and yes i'm a tad over 50 myself so Hazel you should definitely have a go. Not riding at moment cuz been ill, but will be back in the saddle soon and can't wait. can't wait to see you both for the next piece of the trip and always brightens my day. :)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Andy! We appreciate your comments and we’re sure Hazel will feel confident with all the support and encouragement she’s getting! Hope you feel better soon and can get back on the road again! 😀👍

[@jerseysideboy]

Was it coincidence or planned? The line in the song was " show me a sign " and Brian points to a sign. Great video as always, thank you. Go for it Hazel, I'm 73 and still riding. Cheers.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much! Glad you noticed the sign lined up with the song! 😀 great to see you still riding and long may you continue! 😀👍

[@brianfraser2495]

Hazel has little to be concerned about. I got back to riding after a long time off at about age 60. I am now 75 and still riding a highway bike.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Good man Brian - long may you continue! 😀👍

[@volt8684]

Thank you for fab vlog, really enjoyable whilst i recuperate from an operation. I ride a very old bike in modern terms and thinking of an upgrade when fit again. Can you do a vlog specifically on the bikes? Professional testers are fine, but an owners pov would be enlightening. So jealous of u having a partner to share and even better on separate bikes. I ride with my daughter who has suzuki 650.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Michael! Hope you recover soon 🤞 Sue did a review of the 900 compared with her 800 on a previous video if you haven’t seen it- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXuaf2WcqayYa8U - we don’t do “professional “ reviews but just our own opinions . I am really lucky to have a wife who shares my passion for riding! Good luck with your recuperation! 😀👍

[@volt8684]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries thanks for the reply. Its funny as most middle age men yearn for the bmw but i think tiger is visually much nicer. I was thinking the sort of mpg, maintenance/tyre service costs. Handling/ performance in different conditions. Personall i hate adjusting chains so like shaft drive but want something light that can cruise at 80, dont need anymore except comfort for creaking bones. Cant wait for a ride but wont be at least until january. Keep it up. Sue has developed into a very good rider. Her positioning and handling of the bike is excellent. You have a great life together

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Hi Michael, thank you for your lovely comments. I think the Tiger is better looking too, but I guess I’m biased 😉 I’m actually not sure what the MPG is but I typically get c230 miles out of a full tank. I’ve only had it since March and just passed 3000 miles so it’s only had one service so far - at 600 miles. The next is 6000 or 12 months. (I think the 6000 will happen before next March ) We’ve ridden in wind, rain and heat and it really is a delight to ride and I really notice the difference in weight when compared with the 800 xrt I had before the 900 - it feels much easier to manoeuvre and less top heavy. We (by ‘we’ I mean Bri 😊) lube the chain after every long trip but we’ll leave any adjustments to the Triumph garage, once it’s done a few thousand more miles. (Neither of us are especially technical. Pumping tyres and lubing chain are probably the extent of our mechanical skill set). I really love it but if I had to give one negative, the seat isn’t as comfy as the 800 and, because it’s heated, I can’t change it. It’s really not a big deal but my boney posterior aches after an hour and a half or so 😬 so we stop regularly for a stretch. It really was one of my better decisions, Michael and I can’t recommend it enough. Bri loves it too - but he’ll always be a committed GSA owner. Hope you love it too and wishing you many miles of smiles. 👍🏍

[@Sallyjord1]

Hey Hazel I am 66 and riding so get going girl xx

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😀👍👏absolutely - thanks Sally!

[@IanTed]

My neck of the woods, used to do great food at the Manor and beer (my favourite is ’Landlord’)😆, I’m based just north of Corbridge near the A68. Heading into Gods country…know those roads so well.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Ian! Love Landlord 🍻😍 and have got to say that burger was the best I’ve ever had! We loved God’s country! 😀👍

[@spugone]

So many of my local roads. Don’t tell everyone how nice it is mine. Shhh 🤫

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Paul! Your secret is safe with us! 😀👍

[@theboomerangbiker1966]

G'Day from Australia! Great video, I grew up in the north of England and spent many days riding the awesome roads of Northumberland, this brought back many happy memories. Look me up if you're ever Down Under, we can collaborate on a joint tour video production! Cheers Nick (AKA The Boomerang Biker)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Nick! Glad you enjoyed it and it brought back some memories for you - if we’re ever down under we will do! 😀👍

[@theboomerangbiker1966]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Too easy mate!

[@cannismagnus1403]

Yes! Another MMD video - great start to the day. Toasted crumpets pot of tea and feet up for half an hour. And Hazel - you're never too old to learn to ride. I passed my test in November 2017 and I was sixty the following January. Get that CBT booked!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much! I’m sure Hazel will appreciate your support! 😀👍

[@ianfutcher1518]

Great mix of music. Bit harsh on the bike parking scores though I thought - I think it’s better for the bikes to be fully visible so they are overlooked and make potential thieves think twice.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Ian! - I think it’s personal preference, I used to live in London and opportunists would drive by and if a bike could be seen it was a target , I learned the hard way 😟 but thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

[@ianfutcher1518]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries yes I can see that would be a concern in London

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Old habits die hard! 😀

[@Shiplap4]

Great Vid and music. Go Hazel , you can do it.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Alan! We appreciate it and we’re sure Hazel will too! 😀👍

[@peteredwards338]

Bamborough Castle was largely rebuilt in the 19th century by Lord Armstrong.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks again! Love the history of Northumberland! 😀👍

[@royjacques5650]

That mile is a country mile hahaha 😆 roy from Cheltenham.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂 you’re absolutely right Roy! Definitely a country mile! 👍😀

[@ruudbakker4063]

Your videos are absolutely great, I love watching every episode, but please please please tell me: when, where, and how can I buy a MMD t-shirt?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you very much Ruud! We really appreciate your comments and support for our channel 😀 we do have Midlife Motorcycle Diaries T shirts at midlife-motorcycle-diaries.myspreadshop.co.uk

[@ruudbakker4063]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries thank you! I will check your website tomorrow!

[@blueyondermoto]

Nice one B&S, Holy Island now another on the to do list. Did you check accommodation on the Island?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Alan! There is accommodation on the island but nothing available when we were there - it would be a great place to stay! 😀👍

[@blueyondermoto]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries certainly a destination stay. All the places you've stayed look good though.

[@scottc3]

Excellent video! Does this mean it's Forest Drive in Kielder for the next episode?? :-)

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Scott! It could be …..🤔😀!

[@1rasher]

It’s probably been ask but can I ask what the sound tracks you are using are? Only just found you two really like what you are doing. Stay safe.

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Graham! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching - the music we use is epidemicsounds.com - there’s a link under the video! 😀👍

[@trevorthorn5011]

Hi great vids as all ways quick question where in the world you have both ridden and would go back too and where else you both would love to ride kind regards Trevor ride safe both of you

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Trevor! That would definitely be going back to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and we would love to fly to North Island New Zealand and ride to the bottom of South Island! 😀👍

[@trevorthorn5011]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries hope you both manger to do it New Zealand has some of the best roads to ride thanks for the reply all the best

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

I’ve ridden through South Island before I met Sue and always wanted to do North to South - that would be our dream trip!😀

[@trevorthorn5011]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries cross fingers you both get there and enjoy 👍 please 🎥 it when you go look forward to it

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

@@trevorthorn5011 thanks 🙏 we definitely will do! 😀👍

[@tonyvidtube]

No Blue Plaques on your houses yet? Shocking!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

😂😂😂😀👍 you’re right Tony, it is shocking!

[@anton5749]

When are you publishing the next one?

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

This weekend hopefully! 🤞😀👍

[@peteredwards338]

The A68 is a Roman road .

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Peter! Didn’t know that 😀👍

[@iancharlesworth3654]

I'd like to drop HAZEL a note .

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thank you Ian!- we’re hoping she will watch the video but we don’t have any contact details 😟

[@mykheaton]

It's such a shame that you bypassed literally every good road between Whitby and Boro...

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks Michael! - wish we’d have known which were the best roads 🙁

[@mykheaton]

@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Yeh well if you're not from the area you wouldn't know, You're living your life and loving it though which is all that matters :) If you ever need some tips in the North though just shout!

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks for your help Michael! 😀👍

[@daveblenkiron6011]

Just watched this episode I live them all particularly as I came to biking later in life. Was really interested in your stop at Marton as I lived in Nunthorpe till I was 26 and know your old house well. Do you take messages on Instagram or Facebook? Dave

[@midlifemotorcyclediaries]

Thanks very much Dave! We’re glad you enjoyed watching our adventures 😀 especially as another “late to biking “ as we were - we take messages from both or our e mail [e-mail] 😀👍