Searching for dirt track as I head north on the alternative route Series 3 Episode 5

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4 ай бұрын

Leaving Jindabyne, I ride dirt roads past Deua National Park and drop down into the old gold rush Araluen Valley and discover an epic track. I then head north into the southern highlands to meet up with Dave the Craftsman to take some photos and check out what he has been making.

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@Bugonabike314 4 ай бұрын

Don’t you just love the clunk clunk as you ride across these lovely old wooden bridges. Thanks Joe. Still loving your episodes and especially your photos at the end of each episode. Cheers. Annie 😊

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

nothing quite like that sound, yep I love it. I am glad you are still enjoying the series.

@greglipschitz 4 ай бұрын

So good that Dave can give what would either sit rotting in a paddock or go in to a fire a second life. Another stunning stretch of road Joe.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Yes it was a fun dirt stretch of road. It awesome to see it repurposed in such a cool way.

@markrowe3664 4 ай бұрын

Dave the craftsman with a chisel and saw. Joe the craftsman with a camera. Thanks for your skills!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, glad you are enjoying the series

@RoadDogSteve 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful countryside..... thanks

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, It is a stunning area to ride through

@horsesoldier1 4 ай бұрын

Always so nice to watch your beautiful videos! Thank you!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Indi, I am glad you are still enjoying them.

@lowmopar265 4 ай бұрын

Love your photography 👌

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, there are some amazing places out there to capture images.

@seandutoit9537 4 ай бұрын

Stunning Joe, beautifful country side

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Yes Sean, definitely a stunning area to ride through.

@aubscr3143 4 ай бұрын

I love finishing work and finding one of your videos uploaded.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoyed it :)

@user-hq7rb5hv7s 4 ай бұрын

You have the best tracks in your part of the world and the climate to ride them...great video's mate!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I keep stumbling upon more an more of them, it seem there are a lot still out there that I have not ridden.

@jbgrant7250 4 ай бұрын

Watching your vid, what great way to end my day. Thanks Joe

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

@marksteele4364 4 ай бұрын

You make putting these Vlogs look easy.....excellent work mate, cheers

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed this one.

@Greg-oq5vc 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy all your videos. Like the style of your commentary, very natural. As a keen amateur photographer I really like the superb selection of images at the end of each episode. Well done!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thank you Greg, I am glad you are enjoying the series and the images.

@thewattleroad 4 ай бұрын

Another cracking episode Joe. Great to have you come and say hi up in Jamberoo and Sydney. I look forward to your next drop in. Safe travels mate and thanks again for taking the pics 👍🏻

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Always good to catch up and thanks for letting me shelter from the storm.

@skylerhempsall2934 4 ай бұрын

❤ made my Friday, thanks Joe ❤

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

I am happy you enjoyed it Skyler.

@TheGoonies51 4 ай бұрын

I always feel so chilled out after watching one of your videos! 😁

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

I am glad you're enjoying them, there is no stress needed when exploring on these rides so I am glad you are picking up the same vibe.

@user-vz8gf6le3b 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant yet again Joe. Thanks for your efforts.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you're still enjoying the series.

@jasonn5656 4 ай бұрын

Great stuff again.Pleasant viewing on a Friday evening of some more magical trails and scenery. Just makes my planned June bike riding holiday seem way to far away. 👌🏻

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the series. I am sure it will be worth the wait.

@mystique_2k874 4 ай бұрын

W O W ❤

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it.

@andreaswales7739 4 ай бұрын

cheers Joe , enjoyed as always mate 🤙

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

you are welcome mate, glad you enjoyed it.

@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum 4 ай бұрын

Friday arvo! Thanks mate

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it.

@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum 4 ай бұрын

@@freewayproject those burnt out forests on the south coast are incredible looking.

@PCPete68 4 ай бұрын

Yet another awesome vid. Thank's mate.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, I'm glad you are still enjoying the series.

@martythompson6509 4 ай бұрын

Hunter is gorgeous. ❤

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

that it is, that it is.

@frankseymour4162 4 ай бұрын

I was concerned that the tinned fish had not made an appearance in a while but I see that all is good in your culinary world. Some help for backup supplies. As always, great video and great to watch.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂, yes the longest running joke that it's my favourite meal continues. Thanks again mate, it is greatly appreciated as I keep my cost as low as possible this actually does help and goes a long way to keeping out there exploring.

@thekushinator 4 ай бұрын

Another awesome episode Joe. Your style of story telling is very engaging. And your personality very pleasing. Loved the shots at the end. Especially those of Dave.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I m glad you are enjoying the series, I do try and make the engaging and interesting as the riding and exploring is interesting to me.

@ScottPWhitehead 4 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks Scott, I am glad you enjoyed it.

@larrykaminski3269 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thank you as always Larry, I am glad you are still enjoying the series an are still on the ride.

@think7299 4 ай бұрын

Ha ha I was out camping on my Himi two days ago in the Budawang NP ( other side of Braidwood from Araluen), came down Jamberoo MT road on my way home. What a great location to ride! Now I feel like getting back out there! Thanks for documenting these great Alt routes. 🤣👍

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. It is a great area to explore, it's not the first place you hear about when people talk about places to ride but there is some fun riding in that region.

@777interesting 4 ай бұрын

Yep another great video Joe, loving those dirt roads you have found, what a great occupation being a photographer is ( or seems to be ) you don't need much grub to get by on, just a few cans of tuna ....... look forward to next one ..... cheers mate ....

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I am glad to see you are still enjoying the series. Yes it has been a lot of fun trying to find these dirt track and roads.

@goldwing3982 4 ай бұрын

Great ride and pics. Slow down in the corners, will ya!!! Thanks Joe.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series still, will do.

@alphonsvanmaanen 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Joe! Great landscape captures… We’re spoilt for choice in Oz. Keep ‘em coming and safe travels!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I thought it might be a bit hard to find fun trails but they just keep popping up.

@Mororoadster 4 ай бұрын

Howay man, another fabulous adventure to be seen

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

@Mororoadster 4 ай бұрын

@@freewayproject I'm not comfortably to watch this adventure yet, but just presed the like button and add a comment before

@neilmackinnon3371 4 ай бұрын

Free camping! I wish. No such thing in England and Wales. Also, Australian drivers much be much more patient than they are over here. A couple of red flashing lights wouldn't stop many people driving in front or behind that little service train. Wonderful video... thanks.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Neil, I am glad you enjoyed it. New South Wales has the least free camping in the country, the other states are a lot more relaxed about where you can camp. but we have nothing on New Zealand, beside a few Māori site and environmentally sensitive sites (which is understandable) you can free camp basically anywhere, so I am definitely keen on exploring there too. Wow the drivers there must be full on, that crossing was in Sydney and the drivers there are know as the most aggressive drivers in the country.

@neilmackinnon3371 4 ай бұрын

@@freewayproject let's just say the roads over here these days are.... interesting. Wild camping is allowed in Scotland, within a set of sensible rules, but nothing like Norway... or by the sound of it NZ.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

@@neilmackinnon3371 Yes I think NZ is similar to Norway, not sure if I would want to camp in either during winter though.😂

@jasondunn8894 4 ай бұрын

That last forest road reminded me of the Otway Ranges Joe. Great photography 👍

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Yes definitely similar, thanks mate.

@in2ADV 4 ай бұрын

Loved it. Keep 'em coming mate 😀

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, there are still a few more to come on this trip, then hopefully another big journey in the future.

@neil2402 4 ай бұрын

Lots of country covered in that one! A bit disappointed you didn't head up my way onto the mountain tracks, but you had a place to be! I've been to Araluen quite a few times, so good to see you explore there. One of my favourite photos is of a couple of huge dead trees against the mountains opposite the pub. Too bad the dirt road from Major's Creek has been permanently closed after the fires - would have saved you some distance and provided extra windy dirt into the bargain! You were lucky with the roads. The road through to Moruya has been closed for several years and only reopened recently. Same with Jamberoo pass - was closed for a long time. Love that area - was only out at Carrington falls last week. Thanks...

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Yes it is a great place to ride and stunning scenery. I can feel I am missing so many more good tracks, I can only imagine what else is in the area. It just means I'll have to come back again to explore.

@misAdventuresonGenie-uw8bu 4 ай бұрын

Really REALLY lovely photos of Dave and Hunter. You're a dab hand at that old photography lark, mate! (and of course enjoyed the video of you and yer himmy doin' yer stuff)

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes Hunter makes the photos look good, but we had to have his side kick Dave in the photo as well or he would have felt left out 😂.

@misAdventuresonGenie-uw8bu 4 ай бұрын

I have a dog like that too 🤣😅🤪

@brantsensei384 4 ай бұрын

Subscribed recently, have watched at least 15 of your vids on the big screen Samsung TV. Thanks for sharing your travels 🇦🇺👍🏻

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks Brant, I am glad you are enjoying the series. There are still a few more to come on this journey the hopefully another big journey on another island.

@user-kv3uq6zx9c 4 ай бұрын

Keep it up mate .

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series.

@lizardlost9692 4 ай бұрын

Enjoying your vids. I’m an Aussie living in the uk. I also tour with a lightweight Big Agnes which used to be my hiking tent. I also used to have a Himalayan but gave it up as so much of the riding over here involved motorway riding to get to your destination to start your ride. I now tour on a Moto Guzzi v7 850 still with my little Big Agnes tent. Keep the content coming you’re doing a great job.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I'm glad you are enjoying the series. Yes having light gear does help. I hope the winter your able to get out soon if the winter isn't too bad.

@martythompson6509 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate.

@jamie.miller.inspiring 4 ай бұрын

This one went wayyy too fast, funny enough this could have easily been double the length or a two parter. I know Im being greedy but at least u know we absolutely love what you create, thank you for the extra hours everything takes to film, plus the editing its truly appreciated!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, stoked you are enjoying all the episodes. There might be one coming up that might be a bit longer, it was a hell of a day (into e good sense).

@jamie.miller.inspiring 4 ай бұрын

@freewayproject I just realised that you are most likely so focused on creating the best videos that you can, that you cant even really see how incredible they are. All of those finer details you worked on to make this thing here and there better have added up ALOT to make some seriously spectacular videos! If you ever happen to feel the urge to head in the direction of Adelaide, please reach out as I would love to show you something :) It certainly sounds like the next one will be awesome as always, ps dont forget its not the hours you spend on each video. Its all of the hours you have put into every video that create each one that makes them truly shine, plus you can tell you love it otherwise nobody would put in the effort you do, the same way it takes ages looking to train the eyes to see an awesome photo and how you will process it before even taking the shot which i know you will definitely understand!

@trentayres5704 4 ай бұрын

Another perfect instalment Joe. Always a highlight of the day when another one of your videos pops up.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Trent, I am glad you are still enjoying the series.

@terrycavender 4 ай бұрын

Don’t you just love it when the light is perfect? Beautiful shots!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

yes, it is good when it happens.

@MidCoastAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Another great video, Joe 👍 Very relaxed vide to them (as I try to achieve with mine) Oh, tuna wins, can't do tin salmon...lol, but each to his own. Cheers mate 🍻

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yer the rides are pretty relaxed, it's only occasionally I get myself into a situation I have to focus to get out of. Someone said I can get tin trout from ALDI , I haven not tried it so I'll have to try it to mix it up 😂

@coobye 4 ай бұрын

Nice and only 10 minutes from me at Jamberoo. It always amazes me how you can watch a video and think that is awesome scenery but it's only when you see video of your own backyard that you realise you also have stunning scenery too but don't appreciate it enough. The only annoying part of watching is when you see someone like yourself riding along and you're saying to the monitor" turn left here it's a really cool track" like The River Road from Batemans Bay to Ulladulla😂.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

it is a beautiful area. I know I am missing so many good trails 🤦🏼‍♂️. I tried to google the River road but just realestate listings come up, it seems it's a track left for local which isn't a bad thing.

@coobye 4 ай бұрын

@@freewayproject 😂. You can't do them all. As I mentioned before, it's an excuse to come back again👍.

@DavidGibson-se1ev 4 ай бұрын

Some great roads Joe and scenes nice video well done I am heading down the east coast late March along NSW and Victoria so if there are any roads worth checking out let us know, all for the dirt but trying to stick to the coast as much as possible Looking forward to your episode Thanks heaps Dave

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. That ones isn't too far off the coast and ends back on the coast. There are some from Scotts Head through Crescent Head and down to Port Macquarie and again south of Port Macquarie to Crowdy head. They are in the last episode of the first series if you want to have a look in the playlist of the channel.

@DavidGibson-se1ev 4 ай бұрын

Okay we will leave from the hunter valley and head south But I will also check out the ones up north when on the last leg home thanks Dave

@DavidGibson-se1ev 4 ай бұрын

Just reviewed you series 1 last episode so gave me a few ideas for our leg home and places to check out I had already seen this series but always worth another look Thanks heaps Joe

@jasontaylor8412 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate always entertaining.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

@dylantaylor9707 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate. Careful eating too much tinned fish as you can get mercury poisoning. Common issue with bodybuilders who don't like to cook! Love the videos. Stay safe!

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. With all the stops I made it was just the 5 meals over the couple weeks, so hopefully that's not too much.

@dylantaylor9707 4 ай бұрын

@@freewayproject haha that's definitely safe! Tuna is a bloody good way to stay fed on bike trips! Your videos make me want to ship my DR650 over from NZ and do a lap

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

@@dylantaylor9707 I am doing the opposite, I am heading over soon if all goes to plan, still trying to work out trails to explore I gather south island

@dylantaylor9707 4 ай бұрын

@freewayproject do you have any socials we can follow you a bit closer on? I'm Canterbury based and have a good handful of high country stations that I have access to through my work that would be a great video or even a few!

@modnrod6913 4 ай бұрын

I really like your videos, especially the vista pics at the end, thank you. But ..... "80kph default speed limits on gravel roads" are NOT Australian, just a for few states (who just think they represent the whole of Oz). Enjoy your rides man.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

@vindictive999 4 ай бұрын

cool again , how many clicks have you got on it now an still going strong? regards john

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, the bike is over 45,000km now and still no issues, it just keep tractoring along.

@christophermains9508 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. When your on a trip & do an oil change what oil do you use

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. It all depends on the conditions I ride in, if i go through rain or river crossings then come to dusty trails or sandy tracks I find the chain has issue, so it's about getting more oil back on the chain but also needing to clean the chain and re oil but that doesn't always work out when your traveling as due to needing to save as much weight as possible I don't have cleaning gear, so it depends when I might get to a town and if they have one of those car washes, so it's more about managing it and accepting that riding long distances over all kinds of terrain exploring you are going to have more wear on the chain than if you only did short rides from home. I use any chain oil I can get my hands on at the time.

@houcinezarwal6797 4 ай бұрын

howay man, thats my second account, what camera you're using for vlogging?

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate, on the bike a DJI Osmo action, off the bike a Sony A7SIII

@terrycavender 4 ай бұрын

I forgot to ask..... Why was the Tripper covered in black tape? Too bright for night riding? 🤔

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

Yes when I was in the middle of the outback and there was no moon I started before dawn, it was so bright my eye couldn't deal with the dynamic range, the only thing I had was tape to cover it. In a city with street light it's not an issue. I have not gotten around to pulling the tape of as yet.

@geoffnewberry477 4 ай бұрын

Gudday Joe, since buying a RE 411 I found your channel and have a question regarding the fuel gauge. I rode it from Tamworth to the Grafton area via Coffs Harbour, and on the last leg I had the gauge show close to empty so fueled up and it took 8 litres, less than half what it holds. Does your gauge similarly show empty prematurely. I have just had the first service done and mentioned it and was told it was a biggish job to even check it out. Great Channel mate, the wife and I are enjoying it immensely.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

thanks mate I am glad you guys are enjoying the series. The fuel gauge issue isn't just a 411 thing I don't know of any motorbike that has an accurate fuel gauge once it drops to about half, note I have never ridden a more expensive bike like a BMW etc..... My mate has a Husqvarna 401 and his says it goes from over half to empty in about 10km on the gauge . It's all to do with the shape of motorbike fuel tanks, were as car fuel tanks are basically a rectangular box, motorbike ones are not and can be split into 2 and change shape as they go further down, so the floats that were design for cars aren't really fit for purpose for bikes. I take a note of the km when fuelling up on long rides, and also have those jerry cans on the side o the bike just incase.

@geoffnewberry477 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe, I too have bought the two Jerry cans and am yet to fit them. I have done a check on my fuel consumption and should get 440 klm from full to empty. Does that sound right to you? A mate has the new 452 on order so we might meet on the road somewhere once his is delivered in around 6-8 weeks as we plan to do a couple of good length rides a couple of times a year.

@freewayproject 4 ай бұрын

@@geoffnewberry477 yes I got 420km and still had a 1L left, so that works out to about 450km, If you sit over 100kmph that will drop a bit also if it is really hilly or massive head winds which I have had, so just need to keep that in mind too. that will be awesome doing some longer rides, it will be interesting what the new one is like.