The Great Western Trail (UK TET) | Bodge Tape Adventures

[@thilomauz9717]

Most people show on their channels only the neat stuff. You show your endless breakdowns. Lovin it! Always on the side of good fun😍

[@OllieMoto]

Yup, gotta show it as it is. Lots of people on here like to pretend they’re amazing all the time. Truth is… we’re all idiots! 😂

[@johnwust9230]

Great series of videos, thoroughly enjoyable, thanks.

[@OllieMoto]

No worries! 😁👍🏻

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Brilliant video gents. Looked like an epic adventure.

[@OllieMoto]

An epic motorcycle adventure some would say… 😉😂 Yeah it was really, really good fun!

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

@@OllieMoto ha ha. Yes they would 😂

[@paulocarreiro5855]

This was really well edited! Thanks for sharing.

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks for watching.

[@motogusnz]

Brilliant vid and great to see some of that part of the TET.

[@OllieMoto]

It’s a really good place to ride. I’ve done some of the northern part of the GWT before too, which was equally as good.

[@debaron]

Great video, love it!

[@gnarlybadger690]

Brilliant film guys enjoyed watching, it’s a cracking route definitely will go back for more 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@OllieMoto]

Yeah it was an excellent couple of days riding. We didn’t cover anywhere near as much as we planned, but just means we need to head back again!

[@kennethvernonprivate]

Hay Dude....dudes!! Great video....Loved it! good fun to watch!....Thanks so much!

[@OllieMoto]

😁🤘🏻

[@Yangvar]

What is this bamboozle?! Mr KTM was not on a KTM adventure?! :D Great video as always, cant wait for more Bodge Tape Adventures!

[@Photonoggin1]

Brilliant vid Lads. Good to see you on your own turf Alan 😀

[@speedturtle1050]

Paul Holden I never realised we had so any excellent trails in the shire!

[@OllieMoto]

Yup, and we plan to do more of it!

[@marcd.3971]

thank you for this nice video and the take away for your littel trip. you´re funny guys. "thumbs up"

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks for watching 😁👍🏻 I’ll take ‘funny guys’ as a compliment? 😂

[@Reids-Rides]

Nice one guys, great vid as usual Ollie. GWT is defo on the hit list.

[@OllieMoto]

Yes, it’s awesome. I’m aiming to complete all of it at some point.

[@DtotheAtotheNtotheI]

What a gem this channel is! Surely this will make up for the winter and the grief for my bike that I will sale next year to be able to get a 990... Every minute of your vids make it seem like a good decision 😁

[@OllieMoto]

I love my 990. I’m never selling it.

[@tshansen]

Just love it, absolutely love it 🤣You British guys cracks me up. This is what it's all about. Two "friends" having a blast on different trails. Hope to see so much more from your guys. Cheers from Norway

[@OllieMoto]

We‘ll have to come and visit you one time dude! Haha we are very good friends - no need for the “friends” 😂😂

[@tshansen]

@@OllieMoto You should aim at the Norwegian TET as well... it will give you some amazing views and trials to ride. Haha, I got the feeling you are close mates. Just the way it should be... "if i dont insult you on a daily basis, don't consider me as your friend",- I dont remember who said it, but it makes alot of sense 🤣If you ever plan to visit Norway, make sure to send me a message, i will help you in any way I can 🇳🇴

[@OllieMoto]

All of Bodge Tape Adventures constantly insult each other - you should see our WhatsApp group 🤣 Definitely dude - would love to get out that way.

[@biscuitsalive]

Fun little watch. Nice pace.

[@OllieMoto]

👊🏻

[@markporter45]

Nice to see you guys having a blast ! .. So l Glad I brought a KTM excf500 for my trip ..

[@OllieMoto]

Haha, yeah probably a lot easier. Not as cool though… 😉

[@TJ-fn2ni]

Loved this great video lads 👍😎

[@OllieMoto]

Ta 👊🏻

[@Bordtea]

Fantastic vid as always 😁

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks 😁

[@Jeff4fun]

Great video. I love riding tracks like that on my postie bike, so light. Cheers Jeff

[@OllieMoto]

I’d like to try it again on a small bike 😁

[@HeathBarbier]

Awesome video gents. When all this is over come out to the states and visit Washington, we have some amazing trails. Also, nice work skinny Alan!

[@OllieMoto]

Would love to dude! There’s so much awesome riding to be done in ‘Murica! 💪🏻 🇺🇸

[@iam_mono1892]

Awesome films Gents, well done and keep it up. PS FairPlay with the weight loss.

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks bud. Yeah, boy did good!

[@rallyemoh]

Nice video. Can't wait to next summer to do some similar rides ( I hope ). The TET look awesome. Cheers front Québec, Canada

[@OllieMoto]

The TET is great. I’m hoping to get over to Canada at some point too. Looks amazing.

[@medconasia]

Brilliant video guys, love the effort and you can take any bike on the trails, it's just more work:-) Happy trails

[@OllieMoto]

Haha effort is a great way of putting it! All fun though.

[@markreeves1198]

Great video - love it. You hardly fell off at all...

[@OllieMoto]

When you grow a pair and decide to join me I will accept your banter... 😜

[@treebandido2447]

Bodgetape is back!! Yay. I was so tempted to take my gsa on that section of the TET, I've decided perhaps not lol. Great film thanks guys.

[@OllieMoto]

Go and do it, you’ll be fine. I’d recommend having a riding buddy though! 😜

[@neilcollinson6540]

Really enjoyed that, well done guys 👍

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@paulandrews1297]

Cracking video guys.

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks Paul!

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Bloody Hell Alan Humpty Dumpty never had that many falls 😁 great channel boys, new sub 🙌🏽

[@OllieMoto]

Great comment! 🤣 Bravo 👏🏻 🙃

[@Preparedprojects]

Really enjoyed that, can't believe how much weight Al lost 😮 and Ive never heard of the TET.. But I've just discovered there's a section right on my doorstep here in the North East...sweeeeet.. Ta for that!

[@OllieMoto]

Ha, no worries. Get out there and ride it! The TET is amazeballs.

[@mikethomas5861]

Great video mate. Long live the 990s

[@OllieMoto]

Viva la 990.

[@MrWithgusto]

Loved the video. The escapades of wrestling the 250 Kilo bike around with the expertise in crashing you bring to the show is bloody awesome. Thanks boys. Can you outline the upper armor protection you both were wearing on the trip?.

[@OllieMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m hoping you meant that you think I’m an expert at crashing, cause that’s definitely true on the batbike! 😂 Al wears force field armour which I also have for the bottom half if I’m riding enduro type stuff, but on this trip I had some Xion armour on 👍🏻

[@Floyd1969]

Great video

[@TheJerseyBiker]

As always Ollie... an epic video and excellent bit of editing!!! I am however slightly jealous and just want to jump on my bike and ride the GWT now 🙁. Good to see “Skinny Alan” out and about too 😂

[@OllieMoto]

He’s an exercise monster now dude! Can run quicker than me! Glad you enjoyed it - I also wanna go back but might take the little bike next time just to save some energy! 😂

[@TheJerseyBiker]

Ollie Moto well I may also have a little bike next year the way things are going, so keep me posted 😜👍🏼

[@OllieMoto]

Will do! 👊🏻

[@arifabdullah7142]

Glad to see KTM 990 Adventure bikes still on the road

[@OllieMoto]

There’s loads of them still around. They’re becoming a cult classic! 🙌🏻

[@Creativehealing444]

Bloody brilliant!

[@OllieMoto]

Haha, carnage! Great trip though.

[@MariusBjelland]

Amazing video (to borrow the buzz word from the Morocco trip)! I like your style, the humour and the total honesty of how things can be in reality :-) Great mix of people, driving, places. Now I have binged almost all you have published and I feel the abstinence could sneek upon me soon.... Looking forward to more!!! Question: is it a preferred/recommended direction on these narrow TET trails? I am just imageing what could happen if someone came fast in the opposite direction....?

[@OllieMoto]

Hey Marius. Glad you enjoyed the videos! Yeah - I always try to capture it how it happened. There isn’t a direction on the trails, you just have to be aware someone may be coming the opposite way. I’ve had it happen a few times but everyone tends to ride at a speed they can easily stop and wave each other by. Oooh there’s more to come this year, don’t you worry. COVID hampered a few plans but they’re still ready to go when we’re allowed out!

[@johnlandy9662]

Great video, did a big chunk of the GWT with my son, good times, What kind of witchcraft is the ready to race logo on your Montana, I need that in my life....

[@OllieMoto]

Haha, that’s some super geekery for you right there! 🤓 I can’t actually remember how I did it - pretty sure I googled it!

[@m12ttd]

Great Video guys, something I plan to be doing next year with my son! However, much lighter bikes for us I feel!

[@OllieMoto]

You’d definitely cover more ground that way! 😂

[@mattc8797]

As always.. great adventure and funny too. Good to see Al back. Can't wait for your next one. Where you off next? 🤙🏼

[@OllieMoto]

I’m not to sure when our next trip out will be, but the next big adventure is being planned for next year. It’s gunna be awesome... 😁

[@DanMarfleet]

Brilliant. That’s looks like great fun. Keep up the good work and get some more videos uploaded.. Were all waiting for the four of you to reunite. Where’s Whitey and Seats?

[@OllieMoto]

Haha we always want to reunite but life constantly gets in the way 🤣 We’ll be back as a foursome soon enough.

[@WillSpray1]

Nice video looks an interesting trail, but could be more fun on smaller bikes. Pleased you found your Garmin, a bit expensive to loose. I have a security strap on mine for that reason, and it works!!

[@OllieMoto]

Yeah, I think I should probably do that. I also lost my Garmin Fenix watch whilst riding in Wales once. I don’t have much luck 😂

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Excellent video. I keep saying that I must go and ride the GWT..... I really must go and ride the GWT.

[@OllieMoto]

You really must! 🤣🤣

[@itismegarry]

i honestly cant believe how good that ktm sounds

[@OllieMoto]

That sound always has me grinning.

[@robinwells8879]

I am sensing a trend towards smaller lighter weight adventure bikes for the very reasons you mentioned. What you loose in comfort and carrying capacity you gain in man-handleability. I am wondering how I will get on as a novice on a 125 Varadero!😳

[@OllieMoto]

You'll be fine! When I started out I had no clue on how to ride off-road, but practise makes perfect and all that.

[@robinwells8879]

@@OllieMoto I have been practicing which is why I am nursing a badly broken collarbone! Apparently I don’t bounce as well as I did 40 years ago. Back on the bike next week. 😍

[@OllieMoto]

@@robinwells8879 funnily enough I had never broken any bones in my life until I started riding off-road... 😂

[@jakebaggaley159]

loved this video guys! planning a trip on this route next summer. where is the section at 25mins, such an epic bit of trail with those high banks!

[@OllieMoto]

It’s called Hell Lane. Well it’s actually called something else I think but it’s right next to Hell Lane anyway so that should help you find it 👍🏻

[@POHNJIPER]

Where did you get your mirrors from? I love them and want some!

[@OllieMoto]

They’re from eBay, nothing special! However they may look nice but they are utterly useless as mirrors 😂

[@DocGoldwave]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a new handlebar for my ktm 990. I was wondering what model yours was? Thanks

[@OllieMoto]

My bars are Renthal Fat Bars. Not sure what Al uses, but I can recommend them! Thanks 👊🏻

[@feetdownbarrows4434]

Hi! Great video, I’m just starting out on off roading. Can I ask what navigation you’re using for it?

[@OllieMoto]

Welcome to the club! 🙌🏻 I use a Garmin Montana as I can stick all the proper off-road maps on it.

[@feetdownbarrows4434]

@@OllieMoto thanks for replying. Last question! Which mount have you used?

[@OllieMoto]

@@feetdownbarrows4434 I use the normal Garmin power mount and then made my own steel bracket.

[@adysmith2760]

LOVE your videos ! so funny not the usual boring serious stuff .Can you help l can't figure out where on the tet that first off road section is .It looks so weather dependant for a big bike to tackle uphill or down

[@OllieMoto]

Hey Ady. Thanks for watching! Which bit do you mean? The very first trail, or the bit where we had a bit of a nightmare with Al’s bike?

[@adysmith2760]

Ollie Moto the bit where Al couldn’t ride up the track and you tried but to no avail 😄

[@OllieMoto]

Ha, the A390 between Gulworthy and Tavistock. There’s a twisty bit of road - the track basically straight-lines it. Uphill is toward Gulworthy.

[@adysmith2760]

Ollie Moto cheers I’ve been trying to pin point it in the TET route from the description you gave in the vid for ages 😄

[@fourmationstudio8239]

Great film, enjoyed watching it! What mirrors are you running on your bike?

[@OllieMoto]

Awesome 👏🏻 They’re some mirrors I found on eBay. If you ping me a message on Instagram I’ll send you some details 👍🏻

[@sarcosis55]

Great video, I really enjoyed it! I noticed that you said you got petrol in your helmet and as most helmets are lined with polystyrene, it might be worth taking the outer liner out and having a check of the polystyrene layer as petrol pretty much instantly dissolves polystyrene. (Don't ask how I know.) :-)

[@OllieMoto]

Thanks for the advice bud. I have the helmet a good wash / check when I got home and it seemed fine. I think my cheek absorbed most of it 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@HelloHi10000]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

[@jacko5668]

Confucius say, "never take a 500 lbs. motorbike off road."

[@OllieMoto]

He didn’t know what he’d be missing 😜

[@MariusBjelland]

"without a bunch of friends", I think you missed that part :-)

[@rogerparkes1393]

What do you think of the Mosko stuff?

[@OllieMoto]

It’s awesome. Having seen a few different brands now the Mosko panniers are definitely my favourite.

[@varnaidani]

Excellent vibe dudes! Do you think it is doable on a GSA or that would just be silly?

[@OllieMoto]

I think you’d be fine bud as long as you’re ok off-road. There are bits to avoid (like Devil’s Steps which would just be hard work) but we probably just made it look hard! 😂 Make sure you go riding with a mate to help you out though, pack light, and have some good tyres!

[@TheRealSumanGBullet]

FUN FACT :Everyone else including me who's commenting right now haven't watched half of the video yet 😂😂 love from Nepal

[@OllieMoto]

😂

[@markporter45]

Did you finish off in langport?

[@OllieMoto]

In all honesty I can’t remember, but I don’t think we made it as far as Langport 😂😂

[@mikeeatwell6672]

Just brilliant as always, I have been thinking of the TET, think I’ll go on the WR450f not the ktm1190, well done Al for the weight loss, so jealous of you for that, keep them coming Ollie, 👍👍

[@OllieMoto]

Will do! I’ll pass on the kind words to Al.

[@rohitshrestha1047]

ollie love from Nepal ❤️

[@OllieMoto]

👊🏻

[@KateMiller70]

"who wants to come riding with bodge tape adventures?" (21:00) - I would, for sure! My friend Carry said she had a blast with you on the Hard Alpi Tour, so let us know if your next adventure takes you anywhere near the Alps!

[@OllieMoto]

Ah that’s good to hear - we loved ‘Alan Mk2’! 😂 We hope to get back down there some point so we definitely will!

[@mud-monkeez2655]

i want to come on next adventure . got 950 ktm adventure or husky 300 .........

[@OllieMoto]

Haha, awesome, but I’m not sure we need more KTM’s breaking down at the side of the road! 🤣

[@mud-monkeez2655]

Super reliable as any Ktm lol 😂

[@OllieMoto]

@@mud-monkeez2655 😂😂

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

You missed the TET in Sardinia

[@OllieMoto]

Bit of a detour from Devon! 🤣

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

@@OllieMoto 🤣 I meant on the map. If you fancied doing the Sard TET let me know as I'd be happy to help.

[@OllieMoto]

@@mikeshakespeare7294 haha that makes much more sense! I just copied the TET website. Sounds ace, would be great to ride down there!

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

I've paused at 1:12 just to post my claim, Al is the first one to fall off.

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

Bingo! What do I win? (tee hee).

[@OllieMoto]

😂😂😂

[@gogookok7537]

Love form Nepal bro

[@roryothen7005]

I thought hell lane was acute on a bike that 100kg lighter so fair play lads

[@OllieMoto]

One day you'll be on a real bike, Son of Simon.

[@gregmather1702]

I can hear some squaddie terminology in this like.

[@OllieMoto]

🤔

[@gregmather1702]

@@OllieMoto sp9?

[@OllieMoto]

Light blue dude. We probably can’t be friends 😉

[@gregmather1702]

Blue tac or hotel life?

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

"I buy the really expensive LED ones" (PMSL).

[@OllieMoto]

Haha yup, I think I have a problem.

[@aledmorgan4673]

So many platforms

[@LooxJJ]

Was about to subscribe but the ads are making your videos quite unwatchable. Is anyone else getting like 7-8 ads on this video?

[@OllieMoto]

Please still do subscribe. I have no power over the ads - that’s KZbin, not me.

[@LooxJJ]

@@OllieMoto Just Subscribed! It's not your fault! its KZbin that is messing with this. Now I am seeing about 3 ads. I can live with that. BTW, I love your videos. (Wish I can do what you do :D )

[@OllieMoto]

Awesome, thanks. You can do it too! I taught myself and just watched videos on KZbin to learn.

[@HeathBarbier]

I pay the monthly fee for KZbin so I don't see ads. Hoping some of that fee goes to you guys Ollie!

[@OllieMoto]

Not to me on this one, but someone will be making some money from it! 😂