The NC500 on Roger the Royal Enfield Himalayan - Part 1

This is the starting days of my 10 day jolly to , around and back down from Scotland, with the aim of completing the famous North Coast 500.
All on the Himalayan. 😍
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[@mjotd8670]

Wow, when you stopped at Bikers Cove, which I watched a year ago, made me realise how long you have been vlogging for now, and they keep on getting better every vlog! Keep em coming Charlie!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! I can't believe it's been a year! 😊

[@tedcase9175]

Thank you for that Charlie, and a lovely invite to watch more,wish I were 35 years younger I’d be 35 I would love to do the NC 500, well your doing it for me thank you, so from my warm apartment in Morecambe I shall watch on Ta Ted

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Ted, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@badger44]

well I could say I was bored...... oh what a lie!!!! great stuff again , Charlie, we`ve just had a few days in Wales and I immediately want to get back out there. Lovely opener we`ve both enjoyed it, can`t wait for part two. OH!! I see you`ve got a new toy!, I like the drone shots. well done please keep them coming!!!

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@michael1061]

Lovely video Charlie , a treat to watch real motorcycling by real people . Thank you Charlie .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! That means a lot. 😊

[@wingandhog]

100%

[@eddzuki0]

What’s classified as a real rider???

[@carlton683]

Great adventure Charlie looking forward to the next episode thanks ❤️

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@drmcw4191]

Well done for getting the drone out. That will make for some stunning footage, so looking forward to that.

[@restdayrider]

That was my first go at flying it, I get braver and better during the trip. 😊

[@rabh6746]

The bridge was Kincardine Bridge Charlie, its only 20 miles from my home and I cycle over it regularly😉I have cycled over the Clackmannan bridge but its not the safest, theres nearly always crosswinds as you found out😂Its a shame the Ochil hills were covered in clouds when you went over, they look amazing on a clear day👍It was great to see you on roads I know so well, like Rumbling Bridge😁Fantastic first video in the series Charlie, can't wait for the next episode👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, so nice that you recognise the areas and landmarks I visited. 😊

[@keitht3055]

Another entertaining vlog Charlie. It's a coincidence that I'm off up to Scotland tomorrow 😊, an amazing place for bikers. I'm looking forward to the next instalment👍🏍.

[@restdayrider]

Have a brilliant time! Hope the midges have lessened by now!

[@MOTO.KRAZEY]

Beautiful video, can't wait for my trip to Scotland!

[@dianeleye5178]

Look forward to watching it☺️

[@davidhatsell8522]

Great stuff , Glen Coe is stunning especially when it's snowing .

[@duncanmachell4044]

Well done love Scotland and bag pipes all the best duncan

[@bikersrightscount8605]

Wish you all the best on this ride. Recently returned from doing Scotland myself, NC500 is truly awesome, treat it with respect though as some very tight areas to some parts. Scotland itself is outstanding. Regarding the ROYAL ENFIELD RECOVERY that comes with the bikes....IGNORE IT, it's totally not biker friendly. They'll leave you high and dry in the middle of nowhere without any consideration for the rider and his/her luggage. Customer service is pretty much non-existent. If you own a Royal Enfield, get your own bike/rider cover. Don't get stuck 500 miles from home and end up with a nearly £450 expenses bill to get home. Good luck.

[@restdayrider]

Absolutely, I agree , and the road surface is very erratic!

[@iainrodger8079]

Cracking first video! Excited for the next one! Great job!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@mikedowning4603]

The videos keep getting better and better 😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@darenkent6987]

Love the videos. My Himalayan is called Stanley and it’s an amazing bike to ride. 👍👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Good choice!

[@weemark67]

Great video Charlie. Hopefully you stay at Ullapool. Live music most nights, in one of the bars. Calum and Michele, the Johnny Cash duo play a Wednesday evening in Caledonian hotel. Calum has an 883. Looks like ZZ Top, I did Ullapool to Lochcarron, then we did the Bealach Na Ba, with him. Meteor and an 883😊

[@restdayrider]

Hi, unfortunately we didn't stop on ullapool. 😌

[@Masti476]

Lovely to follow you I am starting same trip myself in 9 days solo

[@restdayrider]

Have an AMAZING time and stay safe. 😊

[@itlapol]

Great video again Charlie, I do love that bagpipe music...Hmmm I wonder why I get a craving for Haggis now?

[@restdayrider]

I miss Haggis now I'm back!

[@markhinde6187]

Great post Charlie looking forward to doing the rest of the NC500 with you both.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@ThePhilcuk]

Been waiting for this 👍

[@charliecook3531]

Great video Charlie, not sure where you are on this journey, but the A68 from Edinburgh to Darlington is way more enjoyable than the A1 and time wise similar , We did Lands End to John O'Groats (sunrise to sunset) for the Samaritans in June and we came back that way.

[@jameseveson3599]

Thoroughly enjoyed this rumbling bridge episode 😊

[@anthonybrunt181]

You brought back happy memories. I used to live at Orchard House on the Fosse way about a mile from Hilltop Farm and was always riding either a Norton, BSA or Triumph on that road, only about 55 years ago so not long in the over all scheme of things!

[@restdayrider]

Lovely place. 😊

[@neilwiddison6529]

Loving the trip , just got back from the lakes on my cb500

[@angussms]

Fosse road _ my favourite 😊

[@mphigham1963]

Fab video Charlie, thanks for sharing 😃😃

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@scottjohnston9053]

Ah you’re up my neck of the woods. Love the vids, keep em coming! Ride safe and enjoy the ride Bonny lass 😀🤟🏍️

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Scott! 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@northernoz]

I love the tunnel in Doncaster, lovely exhaust sound

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Great film. Fascinating.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@DaveOasist]

Absolutely amazing Charlie, something i must go do in my lifetime the NC500 thanks for sharing your amazing journey, David

[@restdayrider]

The next episode is even better for scenery. 😊

[@allanmason7544]

great vid looking forward to more thank you

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@brycehermon5939]

Great video Charlie. I look forward to the next leg of your adventure. I hope the weather is kind to you. Fantastic scenery.

[@restdayrider]

The scenery is even better in the next episode! 😊

[@gerrydoherty1288]

Hi Charlie, welcome back to Scotland enjoy your trip looking forward to seeing more of your adventure. 👍

[@restdayrider]

Thanks 👍

[@grahamebell7505]

Absolutely wonderful, thank you Charlie! 😃

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@SteveInskip]

Great vid Charlie. A nice soothing episode!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@Jules750..]

A stunning and enjoyable vlog Charlie can't wait for part 2

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@enfield7123]

Really love your video will keep waching 😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you so much 😊

[@serenakaye2193]

🖤💚 love watching you and Roger explore

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@alanrogers8535]

Inspiring. loved it.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@stevecoppin4278]

Good Morning Charlie , Cracking video for sure both of you put some miles in , i'm looking forward to the installment as i did when you were in france , so take care & ride safe both of you

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@martinturner9296]

Brilliant. You certainly do some mileage . Love scotland looking forward to the next episode. 👍👌

[@restdayrider]

Thanks 👍

[@dianeleye5178]

Great video, we did nc500 about 2wks ago. Have to add not on a bike don't think I have the bottle😅. Well worth the trip even Applecross and the wee mad road😱😱

[@restdayrider]

The Applecross pass is truly something else! That's in my next vlog out tomorrow. 😊

[@juliabarnes7528]

Thankyou for taking us on another adventure, loved every minute.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@johngregg3222]

Hi Charlie, was that really a snoring pig !!!! Lovely video nice to be back on the road again after France.

[@restdayrider]

It really was a snoring pig!!!! I do love traveling, I'm eager to be off again already! 🤣

[@yoursacredquest]

Great choice of music. I always enjoy your journeys.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@TheAncientBiker]

Excellent Charlie pure entertainment and what scenery, wow.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, the next episode is even better for scenery! 😊

[@christopherlawrence1285]

Brill video Charlie - hoping to do the NC500 with my son in law, so will be following your trip. Look forward to the next video (actually been following your channel for a while anyway!!). Keep safe and enjoy.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@welshmotorcyclerides350]

Great vid Charlie.... I have a feeling this is going to be a fab series.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! I hope you thoroughly enjoy the rest yet to come. 😊

[@lestersmyth692]

Not another NC500 vid ……. but this is a good one I’m so excited 😆

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😂

[@johnluckwelldroneenthusiast.]

Charlie, we've waited impatiently for this and we were not disappointed ... thank you! We're never going to think of Rrrrrrrumbling Bridge the same way again 😂

[@restdayrider]

Thanks John and Margaret 😊

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Wonderful vid Charlie, now the trip look like it will get more exciting, good to see you stop again at the biker cafe by the bridges, my cousin lives the other side of the bridge, Dalgety Bay, and I know the A9 well stunning scenery all the way up, father lived in Kingussie, look forward to seeing the rest of your trip, mind the bends on the cattle pass, 1st gear on the bends 😉, cheers Mitch

[@restdayrider]

It was definitely 1st gear! 🤣

[@carlo.1969]

Complimenti ,ottimo lavoro 👍

[@pete147]

Hi Charlie, is it me or are your videos getting better and better ! Your videos just takes your mind away for 15 mins or so of our daily lives. So, thank you for that. As always be safe . 😊

[@restdayrider]

Wow, thanks Pete. , 😊

[@davidn1562]

Awesome country site to see , hello from Texas

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@LordTarbicus9497]

Brilliant as ever ❤

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Always a pleasure riding along with you charlie. Your enthusiasm over the last year has been an absolute joy to participate in. You are a natural at everything that has to do with the interest/ hobby/ sport/ passion. Looking forward to any information on Black 🖤 Betty bambalam! Blown away buy the choice but not surprised if that makes sense. Stay 😎 cool!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, I'm thrilled you enjoy riding with me, and I can't wait to start getting footage of Betty and our adventures too.

[@user-pr7nt1sb3r]

Great video, as always the benchmark for others follow

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! 😊

[@phil-oq9id]

👍👍👍👍 brilliant 👌👌

[@restdayrider]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@pauldixon3089]

Well Charlie, I'd like to thank you for making me spit coffee all over my phone this morning, think the inside of a red tent described as like being inside an Embryo is the funniest thing I've heard in ages 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Rides safe, watch out for the Red deer on the roads as you get into the Highlands and keep those midgies at bay.!!🏍️😊

[@restdayrider]

Glad I made your morning! 😊

[@debbiemorris8422]

At long last Charlie is back , but we'll worth the wait , great video to watch 🎉 well done Charlie

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Debbie. 😊

[@juliabarnes7528]

Hi Charlie , my husband and I stayed at Berwick upon Tweed near railway station, I think it was railway hotel, very nice, we are not as brave as you camping. Love all your adventures , I pretend I am riding with you. 😊

[@restdayrider]

You are welcome to do so! 😊

[@juliabarnes7528]

Hi Charlie thankyou for replying, I had tried to reply to you , but some how my tablet won't let me.we are going on holiday with our friends, these days we like luxuries, we tend to stay in a house. Our friends like bikes, our bikes are a lot older . We all rode when we were 17. In those days passing your test, we would ride in town, around circle of streets. The examiner would be on foot. At the end would ask questions and flick through the high way code book. I was very nervous, it took me 3 goes.before the last test , I went on an R.A.C bike couse which gave me confidence. Take care 🙂

[@cameronlewington3005]

Great to see you again Charlie, thanks for sharing the ride with me. Best….Cam xx💐

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Cam. 😊

[@user-cd3nb6ty4p]

Great video once again Charlie. Look forward to seeing the next instalment. Ride these roads often, especially the northern parts. If you've not already been past, we are just outside John O'Groats if you are passing and fancy a cuppa on your way. Enjoy the trip.

[@restdayrider]

Ahh sorry we are back down south again now! 😊

[@user-cd3nb6ty4p]

I thought that may be the case :) Next time if you are back up this way. Hope you both had a great tour and look forward to seeing the rest of the videos. @@restdayrider

[@pauldoyle9709]

Great vid Charlie. Really enjoyed it. I also can’t believe it’s a year since your last Scotland trip to see your brother. I’m liking that waterproof jacket, be interested to see how it holds up if you do encounter wet weather.

[@restdayrider]

Hi Paul, so far it's so good 😊 I'll keep you posted.

[@VisorView]

Doing South Wales to Fort William in a weeks time, hoping to get around the Isle Of Skye, did the middle and west years ago and always wanted to go back. Your vids are getting better and better.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@allanworthington4067]

Lovin you channel Charlie 👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@rabwilson-uu2vp]

Hi Charlie, nice to see you got home safe from your wee trip to Scotland doing the North Coast 500. I like to say it was nice to meet you at The Biker's Cove before and after your adventure. Hopefully we will see you again on another one of your adventures over the border. Ride Safe.

[@restdayrider]

Hi Rab! I will definitely be back, I do love that place! 😊

[@anoble9776]

Nice one. Good to see you back. Scotland, beautiful but not noted for its cheese🙃

[@restdayrider]

Cheeeeeese. 😍

[@anoble9776]

Camembert, Manchega, Double Gloucester and good old Cheddar. Bring it on

[@drost582]

On our trip to Northern Ontario we kept seeing warning signs for High Night Hit area. Meaning a lot of Moose and Deer along a stretch of roadway 2 hours, no traffic and not even a power line. Great video as always.

[@restdayrider]

That would do a lot of damage! 😱

[@traceylloyd5382]

Did the NC500 in June with a mate. It rained every day. Soggy journey but glorious Scotland.

[@restdayrider]

Oh No! Ok rain every day would have been a bit of a test, I was VERY lucky. 🫣

[@traceylloyd5382]

@@restdayrider it was certainly a test. I threw a couple of strops!!😀. Funny when we walked into our hotel and draped our wet gear all around the open fire to dry. The place stunk of wet biker!!! 😀 Do you have any female motorcyclist friends. I have no female friends who seriously ride bikes. I ride almost every day. Even through winter.

[@geoffballe8766]

Keep them coming Charlie,, whenever you post another of your adventures it’s the highlight of my day,, ride safe,, good to see your out with a Geoff 🇦🇺😇

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Geoff, glad you're still enjoying them. 😊

[@jerhughes500]

I’ve been wondering where you’ve been, turns out, you rode right past where I stay! 😁 great first video of the trip, looking forward to seeing the rest.👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidbgraham461]

Love it!! ( From Australia).

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@mikehurley5052]

love Scotland.

[@gregbuck9679]

Hi Charlie ,This is dirty socks from Down Under, wife and myself Thoroughly enjoy your videos, We look forward to the next one. keep up the good Work stay warm .

[@restdayrider]

Hahahaha! Glad you're enjoying the mini series. 😊

[@billcotton1551]

Excellent editing on this one Charlie!

[@restdayrider]

Many thanks! 😊

[@andrewharrop7932]

Quality vlog, steak n haggis pie not tried that one, haggis is 😋. Bikers cove remember that from last year. 🏍👍

[@restdayrider]

Its an experience! 😊

[@islaws4589]

Lovely vlog! Was a busy Saturday on my recent bimble around Edinburgh - same parking lady with the fabulous hair guided us to Bikers Cove when looking for somewhere to park our bikes! 💜

[@restdayrider]

Its a great place isn't it! 😊

[@islaws4589]

@@restdayrider It is, was packed out when we called in! 😊

[@robertmorris5214]

Awesome Charlie

[@restdayrider]

Thanks. 😊

[@alanlake5220]

You have come a long way in 1 year Charlie, looking forward to the rest .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@johnimmins7302]

Long slog on those A roads but it's worth it when you get to Scotland. The weather can be fickle ask Saffy Sprocket. I see you are on Roger again, what has happened to Lagertha, she seems to have been discarded. Enjoy the NC500, the wife and I will be watching taking in that wonderful scenery. 😊👍🏍

[@restdayrider]

Hi John, so, Lagertha has moved on to a new home, a friend of mine! So we will be seeing her again, but I now have Betty the Honda VT Bobber.

[@johnimmins7302]

That is a surprise, will you be doing a vlog on your new Honda VT Bobber.😊👍

[@mikereed7887]

The roads in Scotland are brilliant .....living in Cumbria , Scotland isn't too far away . I do a lot of riding up in Dumfries and Galloway ...brilliant relatively "traffic free " roads ......which is perfect for my new purchase of 5 weeks ago .....Yup ....it's a Himalayan .....I've covered 2000 miles on it .....a brilliant bike 😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Sounds perfect! So glad you've joined the Himmy Band! 😊

[@Theorangeman.]

Done nc500 from cheshire upwards around and down. All a roads an b roads. No motorways. Was more of an adventure loved it

[@restdayrider]

We avoided motorways on the way up, but had to hit them on the way down to get back in time for my next shift! 🤣

[@sydneygreen4425]

Will watch with envy my son did it this year in a camper and hes doing it next year when I hope to flower on my bike x

[@restdayrider]

Hope you enjoy it. 😊

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Hey! Nice to hear from You again... Got lost a bit on itchy boots, but will come back to this channel to check in regularly😁Greetings from Germany! You are Brave to go on a Tour in this Time of the year! have fun and God speed!

[@restdayrider]

Hahahah it's easy to get lost watching Noraly! 😊

[@beakittelscherz5419]

@@restdayrider😎

[@carltontweedle5724]

Good job its called a Himalayan looks like Everest on the back.

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Just watched Saffy’s latest NC500 clip & think she’s using Lone Rider tent for her wild camping. Everyone seems to be going there, Username Kate’s just tested some bikes up there. Most impressed by Rob Little though who’s probably as far south as you, aged over 70 and done the trip on a 35 year old Yamaha 100

[@BlackThor15]

Another great series on the way, thanks Charlie!! 👍👍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@richarddickson3211]

As a Scot , i know you are going to do an epic job. Enjoy the trip, i plan to be up there i a months time .

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@katarinasjoberg]

Oh you got yourself a drone! Nice episode! Once I was in the Scottish Highlands riding horses. We lived in a small town called Tomintoul (if I got the spelling right). I would like to go to Scotland again, but it's a bit difficult to bring the motorcycle as they stopped the ferries between Sweden and England where you could bring the motorcycle. Now you have to get to Holland, which is the closest.

[@restdayrider]

Hi! I'd love to come over to Holland. 😊 The drone is new, I am learning to use it and I do get a bit better as the days go on. 😊

[@katarinasjoberg]

@@restdayrider Yes, and I hope you would like to come to Sweden to...😉

[@huwedwards9364]

Well done Charlie for going on another trip I've always wanted to do the NC 500 . You will only have Ireland to do then . Off myself to Ireland in 3 weeks . Be safe and watch out for the idiot 🚗 drivers .😊❤

[@restdayrider]

Ireland, now there's a thought! 😊

[@johnmeasures583]

I’m new to your channel but searching all the links to catch up with the best motorcycling/ learning/ touring/ camping vlog ever! ❤

[@restdayrider]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel! 😊

[@yetiibob8407]

Hi Charlie a site i camped at and recommend is Clachtoll beach on the NC500 well equipped . On your way back down detour over the pennines through Weardale on to Middleton in Teasdale and then to Brough down through the Yorkshire dales via Buttertubbs pass. Cracking roads.

[@restdayrider]

Hi! Thank you unfortunately I'm already back and at work, the editing takes time so can't do it on the road, I'll note that for next time. 😊

[@Kahuczech]

Charlie on Motorcycle Hollibobs again, and eating Haggis pies, much envy ..

[@restdayrider]

Hahahah! Thanks.

[@billcotton1551]

Your Newark is a lot nicer than ours Charlie! Looking forward to the Scotland series.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@davidmain3]

Ta! I enjoyed that. I must get and do that run myself.

[@restdayrider]

It is absolutely worth it, the scenery on the west side is utterly stunning.

[@davidmain3]

And you're not the first to say that. It'll be first week October or next spring.

[@hondamonkeyboy]

Enjoyed that. Pleased to see that you didn't drop the drone in the river 'a la Sandy' (Wiltshire Man)

[@restdayrider]

Hahahaha! That was my first flight too!

[@iainamurray]

Can I suggest an edit? For the opening lines, I personally think Canned Heat falsetto “I’m on the road again” is better. I sing it more or less every time I leave the house on the bike, much to the dismay of anyone on the intercom.

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thanks Charlie for sharing this ride through Scotland , to which I’ve unfortunately never been. Looks like a fairly leisurely pace which appeals to me. How is Roger behaving ? Sounds like all is well. Cheers and stay safe, Dan. ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@restdayrider]

Roger was an absolute star, plugged along at 60-65 on main roads and handled the switchbacks like a legend. 😊