The TRUTH About Solo Adventure!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

*I’d really love to hear your thoughts on this new type of filming/editing style I’ve chosen, any feedback good or bad welcome.* 🤘🏻 ⚠️ *Update*⚠️ *I’ve put together a GPX file to download of the exact route here:* rocketralph.com/b/TDj5E

[@wayneleonard8367]

Nice video.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@wayneleonard8367 thanks bro 🤘🏻

[@craighartman108]

I like it bro

[@tiernan625]

Spot on man keep doin what ur doin

[@alanmilburn4225]

Cracking video, easy watching entertainment that makes me want to jump on my bike.

[@seanfrank4158]

I tell you man....solo is where it's at. Go where you want to go....stop where you want to stop....eat where you want to eat...and so on. Never worrying about your friends and whatnot is well worth the price of riding solo.

[@ryanmalone2681]

The problem riding with someone is that they need to have a similar appetite for risk off-road, have to be roughly the same skill level on and off-road, and have a similar travel style. The odds of all that being about what it needs to be for compatibility are very low.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

I never thought about it like that before but it’s an extremely valid point. Both of your images of an Adventure never quite fully align.

[@jasenhicks]

Definitely more. This is the content I was expecting from your buddy but he's apparently abandoning the ADV thing, glad to see you embracing it and enjoying it. Love seeing the sights of your part of the world, please keep sharing.

[@Glasshousebc]

Well done matey. 1st time viewer. Here’s to many more solo adventures. (My preferred method, do my own thing, start stop when I want. Perfect)

[@antonios990]

Great video on an amazing bike! From a 990 MY12 Italian owner

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro 😎 just starting to plan a trip through France and Spain, two things I think I really need are taller screen for the roads and some wider foot pegs. What mods do you have?

[@antonios990]

@@ROCKETRALPH I am running as stock. For off road just take the rubber off the peg. I am a strong believer that serious off road on a 209kg dry adv it is not for me. Easy off road is my cuppa. Enjoy your trip. I was back in the days in the Pyrenees on my bike. Awesome scenery!

[@jackjones8552]

Ralph that was bloody brilliant! Extremely well put together and really inspiring and immersive. Top quality content, loved it.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Jack! Really glad you liked it. I haven’t uploaded for so long because I felt my videos served no purpose. But with this style I really enjoyed being creative, having a story to tell, and an experience to share! I’m glad it came across well! 🫶🏻

[@nigelbush7255]

Hello I personally would appreciate more of these wonderfully put together solo adventures in the welsh country side , they are very inspiring well done you kept my attention all the way through.

[@davidbailey4630]

Lovely little video which captures the spirit of getting out there perfectly. Not too fancy and nicely edited. I never drifted off. Will enjoy seeing more!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Awesome! Thank you David. Hoping to film the next one this weekend coming!

[@TheSmit0759]

Absolutely love the video mate , makes me want to get out even more , in the process of rebuilding my first adventure bike Bmw f650gs , keep up the great work 👍

[@highlandendurorider6519]

Dude this is bloody awesome. Loved it and we need more of these. Thanks for taking us on this journey 🤘🏾 Everyday is a new day, let’s make it a awesome one. ✊

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Al glad you enjoyed it dude 🤘🏻

[@ryburnryder]

First time viewed and I have to say I bloody loved it. As a newer rider it was inspirational. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together. Awesome.

[@vandoeunsot0168]

Amazing for your video of The TRUTH About Solo Adventure!. I admire you. you are a good driver. I love your video. Thanks for sharing.🥰

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@vandoeunsot0168 aahhh what a lovely comment thank you

[@snox7320]

What a breath of fresh air this video is . Simply someone out on there ride documenting what there up to with no bulls#it involved . Great flick and ending with encouragement for others . Respect !

[@hardy.explore]

Love it! Really enjoyed the way you narrated & especially the joy of finding a greased gate latch 😂 I’ve been solo/adv riding for a while now & totally agree with everything you said. Be great to see some more solo adventures. 👍

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro, I’m glad the voice over came across well because I was very nervous how it would be received 🙈🤣 but I guess everyone hates the sound of their own voice 🤣🤣

[@Mike_B_724]

That was awesome, Ralph. Thanks for taking us all along with you 👍

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro, I intend to take you all on many more 🤣

[@czechyalater_]

Good work bro! this was awesome.. instantly got Adam Riemann (Motology Film) vibes. Can't wait for the next one!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro, haha I can only wish to be as good as Adam he was my main inspiration for getting an adventure bike, dudes a legend!

[@pw3591]

I did 9 days away, Peak district, Lake district, Scotland, County Durham, and Yorkshire dales. Did it solo, and loved it. Found someone to talk to almost everywhere I stopped.

[@haggertymaggertyak240]

bro, its a good thing to get out by yourself. im glad you enjoyed it

[@rayleather8005]

What a Brilliant Film, You my friend have inspired me to do exactly the same thank you 🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@nickh899]

Alarm set for the morning. As you say, what better way to spend a Sunday morning. Me and my crf250 will be exploring green lanes all day. Ty for the inspiration.

[@cariq7112]

Hi Ralph! Best you can do! No matter the weather or busy mates! Hoppin' on the Bike and enjoying Life!!! Great Video! Ride safe Bro'! Cheers from 🇩🇪! Carsten

[@snowgsadventures3232]

Everything you said…. Yes, yes and yes. Plus nice footage.

[@ridelifenz]

Great film, well done. Nothing beats riding a motorcycle alone 100% pure freedom..greetings from NZ.

[@deadandburied7626]

I used to solo adventure on a big BMW bike, but now do it in Land Rovers!

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

Great job, thanks for sharing, I ride solo on all my trips, I use to ride with groups, way too much to deal with.

[@staopaopa1]

Ralph, I really enjoyed this video creation. Thank you

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Ahhh thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed. Hoping to film another one this weekend coming 🤩

[@kennymacm3031]

I’ve group ridden ONCE in my whole life. Ex forces team player etc etc but heading towards my 60s I just enjoy my own company or heading out with my dog. Motorcycling for me has always just been me and the road, meeting the odd interesting fellow biker along the way

[@chrigul1]

Hey Ralph, I also own a 990@, and I made a ABS Kill-Button. Just split one of the strings of the rear ABS line somewhere by the upper pivot of the shock, guide that whire to a on/off Pushbutton positioned at the handlebar and connect it again on the cutted whire. When pushed, the red ABS warning light will permanently be on, even when you stopped the engine. To aktivate, push the button once more, kill the engine and ABS is on again. Nevertheless, I ride mainly with ABS on also on gravel, only when it gets gnarly , I push the button.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Aww that’s brilliant thank you! I so inconvenient to have to turn it off each time you stop the engine. That will definitely be next on my mid list to do thank you!

[@chrigul1]

@@ROCKETRALPH you're very welcome! Thank you for the good video on the best @ bike in the world ;-)

[@mickcleaver7132]

Very inspiring mate. Keep them coming

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it 🫶🏻

[@GeeBeeMike]

I have an Africa Twin I just bought being dropped off tomorrow. Your video did it for me. I hope I can do something like this before the summer is out.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Yes Mike, great choice! I hope you enjoy it 💪🏻

[@zzxx33mh]

Much thank,Inspirational..and with classic Katoom..way back times..

[@DeekerG4]

How about taking viewers on a tour of old castles, or riverside camping spots? I look for waterfalls, but you could find backroads and greenlanes to castles, Roman bridges or whatever. Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us.

[@CarolDonovan-r4h]

Loved the video,keep them coming,thanks for taking us along!

[@Moto-Zero]

Love the scenery. Its so different. I could spend all day on these offroads on a svartpilen.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Definitely! So nice and way better in person.

[@ScoOutDoors]

Wow Ralf what a fantastic video, who would have thought the king of the roost could be so calm , 😂 absolutely brilliant thanks for sharing 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🍻

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro really appreciate it 🫶🏻 This ADV is showing my calm side 🤣🤣

[@lozsal8]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed watching your short film buddy, well done for having the courage to make that decision to adventure on your own and not sit at home instead. I look forward to your next adventure film

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks, I really appreciate you watching. this trip has really inspired me to get into gear and do more! As you can imagine getting a trip done and then the edit amongst evreyday work can be quite challenging but I'm going to aim to get one out every month.

[@kenp4464]

Not sure how I was flagged to watch this, but well done. Solo rides are awesome. You decide everything. No compromises. Fascinating to see so many rock walls along your route.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks for watching! The views were unreal the GoPro does those rocks no justice atall!

[@cbrkevlar]

Awesome movie mate , very jealous. Might have to get an adventure bike to replace my duke now 😂

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Kev, appreciate you watching, best thing I’ve done is swap sports bikes for adventure biking! 🤘🏻

[@garychester5430]

Most excellent! Great experience. Thank you!

[@kenduro007]

The start of that vid m8 was next level 💪💪 loved it absolute brilliant vid All I ask is could you share routes Say more about where you are ❤️❤️❤️ sick vid keep it up & more often too

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro, really appreciate the feedback. It’s the first video I’ve done in this style but this type of filming/edit is how I’d like to move forward. I was really nervous doing a voice over and worried how it would be received 🙈 I followed the Welsh TET for sections happy to share a GPX file. Perhaps I’ll put it in a Dropbox and link in the description 🤘🏻

[@ArvidElstrodt]

Ralph, awesome movie, loved it ! Also found it quite inspirational (I too am always waiting for buddies to be available). I haven't read all the comments so I'm not sure if anyone already mentioned this but I have a solution for the ABS that might suit you too although I don't know if MOT allows this. I have a 2010 990 Adventure and I have disconnected the rear brake permanently from ABS. All you need is a brake line for a non-ABS 950/990 Adv and two M10x1.25 (IIRC) plugs. You remove the two brake lines and replace them with a direct line between master brake cylinder and rear brake. You use the two plugs to plug the connectors at the ABS unit and you're done. No fault messages, no buttons to press, you now simply have a bike with ABS perfectly working on the front wheel only. For me this is a perfect solution. I have tested it extensively and it works great. Again, I live in NL and here such a modification is allowed and not subject to something like MOT - not sure if this is allowed where you live. Would love to see more movies from you like this one.

[@TheBigBraap]

Loved it👌the scenery, the ride and even the commentary to the edit. Thanks for taking the time to put it out and share your experience 👍 you captured how we (adv bikers) feel exactly when we take a mini adventure break😊

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude, glad you enjoyed it. I really enjoyed putting it together.

[@LivetMedMC]

Great roads and perfect campsite!

[@sebbwebbo7557]

Awesome trip! I'm riding 99.8% solo and enyoing it a lot. You don't have to worry about your companions, ride wherever you like and how you like..it's just great :)

[@lekkarides]

Awesome stuff.. Welcome to the world of 'Solo Adventures,' some of the best way to enjoy your bike and own country.. 🎉📸🙂.. Following your travels from South Africa 🇿🇦👍🏻

[@MrKnuttybuddy]

That was awesome, thank you you so much for this video.

[@irishrover63]

I ride solo 80% of the time. I have never ridden with more than 1 other rider. I was on the ferry recently from Cairnryan to Belfast and boarded along with 10 other bikers who were doing a tour of the southern Wild Atlantic Way which I have also done solo. I didn't envy them one bit in fact it's my worst nightmare to ride in a group. Now go and ride the Wild Atlantic Way solo, you will love it and meet people that you never would riding in a group.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Seems to be a trend I’m seeing in the comments that a lot of people prefer solo! I did really enjoy it and can’t wait to do more! Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@azziva872]

Good shit man keep up the good work 👌 love watching you

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude, really appreciate you watching 🤘🏻

[@dan240r]

I will be doing the same when I get my 990 running properly, but with my boy on the back same idea, just ride nowhere in mind 👍

[@pgkr67]

Yes, with luggage on the back the front fork can be a bit like a pogo stick. Give it 5-8 clicks of Comp and rebound to settle it down...

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude, I did give it a tweak and it did get a bit better, I guess you just can’t get a big bike to do both road and off road really well it’s always going to be a compromise.

[@lizdg3892]

Great roads and beautiful scenery

[@ArtilleryHead1044]

No words! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks 🫶🏻

[@Scarletpimp72]

Mate ive never ever seen your channel till now and browsing thro your previous vids it seems this format is clearly working just by the figures alone. Really enjoyed it. also thanks for putting the GPX file up too shall be putting that into my calimoto

[@johnbradley1599]

Inspirational, thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks John really appreciated it 🤘🏻

[@tiernan625]

Good on you boy! Im riding up to snowdonia next week for some camping, nothing like it!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

It’s beautiful isn’t it! Can’t believe I haven’t been before! I will definitely be exploring abit more up there.

[@tiernan625]

@@ROCKETRALPH absolutely mate, i did 261 miles to Barmouth and back on my yamaha wr125r with my mates last thursday, we did some greenlanes and rode across that foot bridge that we saw in midwests vid 😂👌

[@carsthatlast441]

Great video. Watched the whole thing. I am a newer rider. I have a free weekend in a couple of weeks and have been thinking about doing my first solo adenture ride. This gave me some great inspiration. It was fun to hear your perspective and how much joy this trip brought you. Time to start planning my ride. Thanks!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks 🙏🏻 I’m really glad you could take some inspiration from the video, it really has been something I’d wanted to do for a long time but always put it off, I’m so glad I finally pushed on to do it. You won’t regret it! What bike did you go for?

[@matthewmcmahon6281]

Amazing video Ralph the start had me hooked

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Mat, I wasn’t sure how it would be received compared to my normal style of video but glad people are enjoying it because it was by far my favourite to create 🤘🏻

[@matthewmcmahon6281]

@@ROCKETRALPH Really was good to watch felt like it was the first part of a series id start watching, I’m currently on eBay looking for a adventure bike again after selling up my 890 adventure r

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@matthewmcmahon6281 hoping to do some longer trips which I’d like to make a series. Definitely get another Midwests 890 is so nice to ride!

[@matthewmcmahon6281]

@@ROCKETRALPH yeah think you definitely should and I know was exactly the same as Midwests but with the Remus silencer regretting it now

[@BehindBarsEnduro]

Now this is some quality content! Also, very glad to see you back on here. 🤙

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro, I think this is my direction from now on. I fell out of love with just doing POV go pro edits and really really enjoyed creating this one.

[@marcohercante]

Wonderful! I love the scenic views and the path you chose. Cheers for getting out there and exploring on your own! BTW opening the gates seems to me the fun part :D

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks, that greased gate made my day after opening so many awkward ones 🙈🤣🤣

[@g-man6333]

Nice story! Ride safe and many happy kms 🤘🙏

[@Mac_Stacks]

ROCKET RALPH MAKES VIDEOS!! And mighty well produced ones at that! Awesome shit!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Haha thanks dude, glad you enjoyed 🤘🏻

[@Mac_Stacks]

@@ROCKETRALPH keen to see more content like this and also some enduro goonage! 🤙

[@tinnyls9728]

Been thinking doing the same thing as you for months now! I hope I can do it in the near future when the time is right.Thanks for bringing us with you and experienced as a solo.❤️☘️

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Do it!!! The only thing you will regret is not doing it sooner!

[@SteveInskip]

Great vid mate! More like this would be welcomed.

[@ryanmalone2681]

I’ve only not been a solo adventurer once in my entire life (16 years ago). Hard to even imagine having to consider anyone else when off on an adventure.

[@glennboy66]

You can splice into the rear abs sensor under the seat and put a toggle switch on the dash that will disable your abs. Awesome bit of Adv riding, make me want to come to the UK from Oz for a ride.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Glen, that’s what I’m going to do now. It’s so annoying that it resets isn’t it. Do you have a 990?

[@glennboy66]

@@ROCKETRALPH yes 2010 990 with ABS off switch added and now a 1090 which has a expensive dongle that does pretty much the same thing

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@glennboy66 awesome 😎 got any more tricks? 🤣

[@richardedge7513]

Brilliant video Ralph,makes me want to pack a tent and go 😎👍🛵

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Rich, if I only inspire one person to push passed the worry and go try solo adventures I’ll be happy! It’s so good!

[@jimwood1904]

Nice video, might have taken the earlier chance to camp, but quite inspirational

[@kingtingz41]

That’s an awesome video! 👏🏼 I love solo riding and no one else I know understands! ❤

[@AlsRides]

Great vid dude! Really enjoyed it :)

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks buddy 🤘🏻

[@MrPinkSniffer]

Good to see you enjoying your self mate x

[@BigDaveTALKS]

what a trip! Dang good video bud and be careful, this ADV thing can get addictive. Man I will be looking forward to the next trip when you "grease all the gates"😂. I know the feeling when you camp somewhere and then you go a little further the next morning and DOH, just a little further would have been so much nicer.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Dave, I’m afraid it’s too late! I’m fully hooked! I can’t believe the difference a bit of grease can make to a gate 🤣🤣 might carry a tin of spray grease from now on to make all the people behind me have a much better day 🤣🤣 I honestly could not have picked a better spot if I tried than the one I came across that morning! But it was starting to get late and I thought I’d never find a suitable spot so I settled for what I had 🙈🤣 the joys of not planning hey 🤣

[@BigDaveTALKS]

@@ROCKETRALPH 🤣 yer crazy my friend. It is definitely a different world. I have been doing the ADV thing for a little over 2 years now and the biggest thing I learned so far: You can plan all you want but when you get out there, It's all going to change. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings.

[@mtscott]

I always think that when riding you are on your own anyway. It’s only when you stop you notice the company 😁

[@GixxerBailey]

Great vid Ralph! 👍🏻

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro 🤘🏻

[@alisergraf1]

Class video pal!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Al means a lot, you just loved the old land rovers 🤣🤣

[@Stu-pugh]

Mate, so missed your videos, this is incredible! Hope too see more of your solo adventures 🤙🏼

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Stu, I really felt my old just POV video lack story and purpose so haven’t posted them. I really enjoyed being creative with this type of video and feel like this is my direction 🤘🏻

[@Stu-pugh]

@@ROCKETRALPH it’s brilliant, and def think all your work before has given you a foundation for this, good luck with it, I’ll def been looking forward too your next adventure 🙌🏻

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@Stu-pugh Thanks Stu 🫶🏻

[@iAmSh00]

Fun adventure. Yeea I want more.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude, I hope to make more soon 🤞🏻

[@mikebaxter5819]

Great video Ralph 👊

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Appreciate it!👊

[@lukebourn6326]

Yea this was awesome, do it again bro.

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

Quality video mate!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks bro 🤘🏻

[@g1soon]

Bloody lovin' it. I've been looking for clips like these. Much love from the Philippines. If you can or have a 360 degree camera it would add more breath taking clips!

[@stevetownsend4137]

Great video mate !! 👌👌👌👍

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Steve 🤘🏻I notice in your latest video we have the same phone holder/charger. Great isn’t it 👌🏻

[@jonesb04]

great content mate, new sub here. looking forward to your next solo, hopefully a few days for the next one :)

[@exploreendurodiscover8775]

This was actually a great watch

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks 😊 Glad people seem to be enjoying it. I really enjoyed creating it. 🤘🏻

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Great vid. Bloody gates!!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude, I know such a pain aren’t they 🙈😂

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

@@ROCKETRALPH its the worst I can see the nice idea of riding on your own as you've only got to watch out for yourself, if you want to stop for how everlong you can. but safety, gates and chatting about the stuff you've seen would be missed.

[@chunkybullmoto]

Great video!

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude 🤘🏻

[@md_clarkhicks]

Can you please share what the gravel road was at 11.43, thanks and great video, not many people get why I like solo trips but your comments provide all the answers 👍

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Hey buddy, thanks for watching. I’ve got my route on here. rocketralph.com/b/TDj5E

[@davey235]

Well that was fantastic. mice one.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks Davey 🤘🏻

[@steveh100]

I think this is the first of yours I've watched, great story and awesome filming, I had the 950 Adventure a long time ago- I loved that animal 😂, picking out all the small single roads and trails beforehand and following it at your own pace is better than blasting through it trying to keep up with a mate who's skill level is way better than mine, it obviously has its drawbacks too... anyway, loved that... thanks for sharing.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Ahh thanks for watching Steve. I really enjoyed being on my own, which I didn’t think I would! The evening would have been slightly enhanced with some banter but not horrible on your own. Thanks again for watching.

[@Batman45025]

Damn it Ralph, now ive gotta buy an adventure bike..... haha great video man.

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks dude really appreciate it. Haha you won’t regret it!

[@teggwynlewis9803]

Great video mate! You have yourself another sub with me, a fellow Welshman aswell lol

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks, really appreciate it, can't wait to make more!!

[@shulme89]

Fantastic bike

[@tnetroP]

Loved it, thank you.

[@richardsimpson3792]

950 Adv rider here. Lovely video, made me miss Wales. Can I ask what tyres you are using and how you like them>

[@OverlandSea]

Stumbled across your video, very well filmed and edited 👌🏼 I had the 990 adventure R before my 1290 Super Adventure R and despite the power difference and bits of technology I did actually prefer the rawness of the 990, such a great bike. Keep doing these trips, your clearly loving them 👍🏼

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks 😊, I do really enjoy the 990 just need to find away so put the ABS on a switch 🤣 I did really enjoy doing this trip and can’t wait to do more 💪🏻

[@TudorMalina]

Can you tell me the song from 2:18 please. Great video though. Can t wait to get my 990adventure

[@mikepickersgill9633]

Nice one Ralph really enjoyed vid. Is there any chance you can share the rought it looks amazing. Cheers bud. Mike

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Hey Mike, I’m going to put a GPX file together of my route and create a Dropbox to people to download it 🤘🏻

[@mikepickersgill9633]

Nice one mate much appreciated 👌👌

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Much Enjoyment 👍😎

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Thanks 🫶🏻

[@DaMuShErZ]

Love this, wheres the location of the well greased gate? Not to just admire the gate but for that potential camping location just passed it 🤣. Would love to do this at some point but dont have the bike capable of 80% of these roads 😅. Looks pretty smooth in that part of the vid though next to the river. I too have always toyed with the idea of a wild camp like this. Often go for random rides on my own but never camped it and i feel that needs to change! 🤣

[@DisposableBelief]

I can feel your stoke from the screen mate haha

[@ROCKETRALPH]

Hahaha thanks dude 🤘🏻😎