The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Discovers the Goyt Valley

[@Peter234100]

What superb views on a superb bike ! For me the Classic 350 is the best bike I have owned in 53 years of biking, brings you back to the simple pleasures of biking. No need for all the electronics that are only needed because of the alleged need of ever increasing power, that on the roads can hardly be tapped. The Classic on the other hand can just potter along all day but if you want can get a wriggle on if you so desire. 😊

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Peter, you are spot on. I love mine to bits. So much so I have sold my ST1100 Honda and the BMW R1150RT is going up for sale at the end of this month. The classic 350 does everything I want. I'm going camping on it tomorrow for 3 days and it loaded up with everything I need and more. Who needs a £20k GS Ride safe mate, Dave

[@Peter234100]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike enjoy your 3 days camp, you are spot on regarding the gs the Classic can do it all with out the added weight. 😊

[@andyhewitt7588]

Today I took the Classic to Monyash in the Derbyshire Peak District. A guy I know from my neighbourhood turned up on his new mega HP, mega expensive Ducati. I’m not sure why he turned down my offer to ride home together 🤨

[@davidhall3503]

After watching your video on the Macclefield Forest - I rode over from Lincoln on my Meteor 350 to follow your route, Brilliant, I then rode the Goyt Valley, what a great day out, Thanks Dave.

[@martyntemple1487]

Ridden the Goyt valley many times including the road that was closed past the reservoir. Shame it was closed as it follows a pretty river/stream valley with a quaint arched bridge. My steed is an 03 plate 1150gs which I've had from new. Like you I now find it too big, heavy and cumbersome when most of the time on current roads you rarely exceed 60mph. Looking forward to the release of the 450 Himalayan; could be just the bike I need. Much better to slow down and take in the scenery.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Martyn, I will have to go back to the area and explore a bit more. I agree that slowing down lets you take in whats around you. I must get my finger out and put my BMW up for sale before the summer i over. Ride safe, Dave

[@simonhall5086]

Lovely that Dave. Surprised that you are selling the other bikes. The classic must be a belter. Enjoy your camping trip👍

[@rokhnroll]

Glorious weather, on a cracking little thumper, nice narration with some interesting local tales mixed in with a back drop like that! what's not to like. Great video thanks for posting.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi thanks for you lovely comment. I will keep them coming, Ride safe, Dave

[@DCGULL01]

So, woke up @ 4AM, feeling good, but slightly 'out of sorts'. 1st thought? I can watch some scenery....this was the top video in my queue!!!

[@garryshirreffs9645]

Picked mine up yesterday, 200 mile Ride home never stopped smiling, more used to getting my knee down, but just loved cruising the country lanes home lol great vid thanks

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

What a great ride , going to explore the Goyt Valley this year and yes the Mam Nic road to Edale is great I ride it as often as family life allows simply stunning

[@islaws4589]

I rode some of that in the opposite direction on Wednesday! The junction at 05:27 - I came in on the left from the Disley direction and rode past Lamaload Res', crossing over the Cat heading south onto a stretch of road you really must have a run down Dave 😉 On mainly narrow lanes it'll take you through Wildboarclough, across the A54 and on through Wincle & Dane Bridge towards Rudyard. I was taking a very scenic route from Hyde to Stafford but will be riding there again to make a loop incorporating that stretch when I get chance...can highly recommend!

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, glad you enjoyed it. I will have a look at the route you said it sounds just my sort of road. Ride safe, Dave

[@daveyjones6465]

Great scenery nice biking roads for sure nice bit of local history too 👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, they really are brilliant roads and the history gives some meat on the bones of the ride. Ride safe, Dave

[@TheMatlockBiker]

Some of my favourite rides, even better with great weather. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@dinomalta712]

Interesting and entertaining , lovely scenic ride, makes us wish we could be there with you. Cheers DINO and Ilk.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Dino, glad you liked it. I think we have your weather here at the moment. Its been clear blue sky and hot all week. I'm going camping on the bike for a few days from tomorrow so will be enjoying it. Ride safe mate, Dave

[@dinomalta712]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike Hope weather stays fine for your camping trip, we have 28c here, so will have to dust off my mesh gear, probably it will be used until Novemberish! Have a good trip, keep upright, DINO.

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Just finished watching this video And what beautiful views, omg I have driven in my car there a while ago but on the bike it must be done Thanks for sharing this wonderful 😊😊😊😊

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Phil, it's a brilliant ride. It was you who put the idea in my head when we were chatting. I'm up in Northumbria till tomorrow, been round kielder forest drive today. 12 miles of forest track road. All petrol stations on the route ( 3 of them in total ) were closed. Did 78 miles on reserve, talk about fuel anxiety

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike Glad you did it absolutely stunning ride … have to do it this year if I can !! Northumbria- beautiful place know it reasonably well all the castles and scenery amazing! 79 miles is unbelievable wow.. that would stress me out something terrible 😣 Frightening!!! Not forgotten about a meet up We’ve been to Castle Howard Car Show today great day out. BSA is in for its first service next Friday @ Eddys Look forward to your video Ride safe Phil 😊😊😊

[@GrahamHughes-uu1gi]

Nice ride, great views, great commentary 😊👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Thank you 👍 it makes the ride for me sharing it with everyone. Like a ride ut with some mates. Ride safe, Dave

[@peterwillis4239]

Great ride on a great bike, thank you. 😎👍

[@Wigglesway]

The last two videos have been really useful as guides for me and the family to visit, I have previously been told of these two areas to go and visit by work mates who said it’s nice so no excuse now I’ll have to go! Cheers take care Nige.

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Nige, it's a lovely area with lots of walks. Both have great parking and it's so peaceful. Let me know what you think if you go. Ride safe, Dave

[@Wigglesway]

@@thatblokeonamotorbike will do👍🏻

[@martinowl]

A great ride. Never ridden to the Goyt valley, but it looks worth exploring.👍

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi, it's well worth a ride there. There was a coffee van part way round as well, and ice cream, what more do you need? Ride safe, Dave

[@artiexr222]

Another great video Dave there are some amazing views over that way. By coincidence I did the A54 Congleton to Buxton for the first time last Tuesday that was a great ride with even better scenery motorcycling at its best. Thanks to Silver Fox Travels we all got a look at you in the flesh the other night lol. Ride safe keep the vids coming. Martin

[@thatblokeonamotorbike]

Hi Martin, as you can see from Silver Fox video I have a face for radio, thats why I keep my helmet on most of the time lol. The A54 is a brilliant road, I think its even better than the Cat. I'm off camping for a few days on the bike from tomorrow s will be getting lots of videos of the rides. Ride safe, Dave

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid again.. loved it 👍

[@ccooper8785]

"This is better than the Cat and Fiddle"😮 SHhhh ! Don't tell everyone🤫 they will all want to ride it....

[@ericellquist7007]

"Cat and Fiddle" ..., Would that, by any chance be Old Smiley the grinning Cheshire Cat?

[@andyhewitt7588]

We’re those animals in the fields sheep or goyts? 🤣🤣🤣