The T120 and the Trough of Bowland

[@BeinginMotion]

Just stunning - both the location and the production! I love videos that get across the feeling of riding - no nonsense, just pure motorcycling.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Absolutely beautiful production yet again. This channel sets the standards for quality filming, content and production.😎👍👍👍

[@WillieK-q5k]

This is one of my favorite videos that you have produced. If I could visit England, I certainly would ride this route.

[@ClassicRides]

You would be disappointed Willie, it’s a great place to ride motorcycles 👌

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

In Australia now riding a 1971 T120, 1952 Velocette and a 1951 Douglas Mk IV . Would ride my BSA through Bowland and the Lakes, from Blackburn in the late 1960's. C15 not quick but reliable, I was 16 and invincible. Thanks for the view of my teenage stomping ground, it ain't changed much. Still bloody brilliant out there.

[@ClassicRides]

That’s a nice collection of bikes you have! I wonder if the locals were as hostile towards bikers back in the 60’s as they are now? 😁

[@apacherider7110]

Fabulous vid. When I saw the ferry I knew it was Windermere. 😁. Going to share with my mates.. keep em coming.

[@ClassicRides]

I’ll try! Glad you liked it 👍

[@ursjungo5896]

Currently stuck in COVID hotel quarantine at Heathrow airport....thank you so much for your videos which invariably ooze peace and calm....love the carefully chosen soundtracks too. Fantastic work mate, keep them coming!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad they're doing a little bit to help you through being stuck in a hotel, I imagine there's not tons to do!

[@ursjungo5896]

@@ClassicRides It helps me looking forward to getting back on my own bike, once I return home to southwest England in ten days....

[@ClassicRides]

@@ursjungo5896 ouch, ten days is a long old stretch. Good luck!

[@jez4181]

Great work, particularly like the camera angle where you see forward and mirror views, nice touch. I like to watch your videos when I can’t get out on my bike as they really capture the feel of just being out for a ride…

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Jeremy, nice to know that the feel of riding a bike is coming across :)

[@luisribeiro4267]

Matt, superb work! Congrats What an astonishing route and views... uau! Some local Tourism authorities should take notice of your videos and have them promoted as "Road-books through our beloved country-land" Genius camera angle there at 3'44'' and later on through Lancaster... solid quality Portfolio and still, your keep improving with each new video. Well done! I say it again: you're a man with excellent good-taste, and I hope some day I'll have the opportunity to take a Road Trip from Porto-Portugal to these "backyards" of yours... See you soon mate, get well, stay safe, take care and have fun! Cheers from PORTUGAL

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Luis, you always have nice words. I'm glad I was able to make a video out of it as I got a flat tyre during the ride so I couldn't film everything I wanted, still came out ok I think though :) Hope you're keeping well my friend.

[@1RiverWalker]

Beautiful ride, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it! 🙏

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one, I was riding through the trough of bowland yesterday, beautiful part of Lancashire....

[@ClassicRides]

It definitely is, hope you didn't get too wet on your ride yesterday!

[@markwivell1817]

Stunning views in beautiful countryside. The T120 looks fantastic in its natural habitat! Great work!!

[@ClassicRides]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stanleylawson9015]

Happy to see your better and in the saddle once again , be happy be joyful

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Stanley, I was really happy and joyful to be back on the bike, until I got a nail in my tyre 😁

[@roberthunter5119]

I always look forward to your next upload, and not once have I been disappointed. Great work, once again.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Robert, glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@julianriccardi209]

hello mat, music, motorcycle video ..., all a beauty, I feel like I am driving it to the triumph, thank you for allowing us to travel with you, this quarantine is killing me. good weekend, have a great time

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Julian, I hope your quarantine ends soon and you get a chance to get out and ride your bike!

[@paulorobertoandreolli8105]

beautiful road, another beautiful video Happy birthday!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Paulo!

[@NaveenKumarBhat]

This has to be Poetry in motion , for the eyes and ears - great work and hope you have recovered well after the recent downtime !

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Naveen, yes I've healed enough to get back out on the bike, just need our British weather to stop raining so much now!

[@stevegresty4181]

Lovely part of Lancashire, it's been a while since I rode the "Trough of Bowland" must get back up there soon 👍👍

[@ClassicRides]

Autumn's the best time to visit I reckon 👍🏻

[@tmar0075]

I would die just to ride on such a pleasant scenery with no traffic in sight...wonderfully done..ride Safe..😊

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, I get up quite early to avoid the traffic and have clear roads, makes for better riding :)

[@marconegrini8367]

È sempre un piacere guardare i tuoi video. Bravo!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@daveevans8256]

Lovely ride thanks for sharing. 🇬🇧👍

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Dave.

[@seeker1432]

That's a ride i often take. I've not got out this year, Just not had time to put my new tires and do a service until recent. Am already to go and it now rains like mad this weekend. Those roads you are travelling are so empty and yet have such beautiful scenery. It amazes me how little people traverse those roads for the scenery, But im ok with that. Its all mine when im out there. Safe riding.

[@ClassicRides]

Hopefully some better weather’s coming, this summer’s been a bit of a wash so far, and when it does I hope you finally manage to get out on your bike!

[@seeker1432]

@@ClassicRides Thank you. I've got to say i like your jacket. Unfortunately they don't look so good on a pop belly R3 rider. But looks pretty slick.

[@ClassicRides]

I’m no different, I just hide it with strategic camera placements 😂

[@seeker1432]

@@ClassicRides Haaa

[@paulroberson7113]

Terrific ride and an excellent piece of filming!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Paul!

[@franrakou7458]

J adore vos vidéos ainsi que la musique . Beautiful !

[@ClassicRides]

Merci beaucoup!

[@MARKMOOSEC]

Good job and really nice country 👍. I enjoyed your videos.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterford9369]

Sweet. Happy trails.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks! You too!

[@Y_jun]

It's always a wonderful and beautiful video.^^

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you very much! :)

[@markb3180]

Excellent piece of work!

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Mark!

[@naz2774]

Brilliant video,nicely done.

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scottharmon1377]

Just splendid Sir!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you liked it Scott!

[@MrDiegoM1978]

Beautiful! I recall you riding an Interceptor some time ago? Thanks for the awesome video!!! Cheers.

[@ClassicRides]

Yes I did have an Interceptor for a few months, traded up to a Bonneville T120 now but I still think the Interceptor is a great bike.

[@UncleLongbeard]

Great place and great video mate. Keep it going

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks dude, I’ll certainly try. Just need the awful weather to cheer up, looking forward to part 3 of your Snowdonia trip.

[@UncleLongbeard]

@@ClassicRides Yep, the weather is not helping at all. Snowdonia #3 is almost ready, we are just checking the new way of preparing the voiceover. Let's hope it will work well as it is sort of balance between the amount of work needed and the final effect.

[@ClassicRides]

@@UncleLongbeard I'm sure it'll be great. I may attempt some voice stuff for my next video, it's so hard getting it sound good though!

[@UncleLongbeard]

@@ClassicRides don't even tell me about that ;)

[@poutch1963]

Hello Classic Rides, always great videos I love and this Bonneville just beautiful, need you I intend to equip my Bonneville T120 a little like the one seen on your videos, can you tell me or find your accessories for the upholstery the additional fire exhaust and suate wind in advance thank you and good continuation. Phil ❤👍✌

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Phil, most of the additional parts on my bike are from Motone Customs, they have a great catalog of custom parts for the T120. 😊

[@jamesweber4938]

We used to do this route from Stockport to Morecambe in the Commer van in the 60's.

[@ClassicRides]

It’s a great route, I imagine it hasn’t changed very much at all since the 60’s.

[@atsukisettangeli9824]

Wow! Always beautiful!

[@ClassicRides]

So glad you liked it! 🙏

[@reneroozendaal5493]

Beautiful video! Well done !

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you very much!

[@markmacpherson3999]

Looks like a Epic ride

[@ClassicRides]

It’s a great way to spend a morning!

[@dodophoulomkeutla1787]

great work i like your style

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks 🙏

[@Noor_Rehman]

Will you be making longer videos of these trips, cause I love these so much, and they get over so quickly.

[@ClassicRides]

I’m glad you like the videos so much Mahanoor. As my channel gets bigger then I think my videos will become longer too 😊

[@juanmfranco7257]

Amigo que bonita moto y que Buenos paisajes muy buenas tomas en dron y cam en qué parte del camino es o ciudad , saludos desde México 🇲🇽 te mando un abrazo

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Juan, it's near a city called Lancaster in the north west of England.

[@stuarttaylor4204]

Another great video.Love the whole Forest of Bowland area.Great riding country.Can I ask where you bought that beautiful headlamp on the engine protection bars.I have a mind to fit one to my Guzzi V7.Thanks.

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Stuart, sorry I didn’t see your comment as it’d been held for review (who knows why!?). The light and engine bars where just off eBay. I think the spotlight is from a Harley, but there’s no markings on it so can’t be sure. And the bars are just a cheaper alternative to Triumph’s fairly expensive dresser bars, don’t think they do much in a drop but they do provide a good place to hang lights/cameras from.

[@darrollsewell2413]

Hello classic rides, I love your ride videos keep them coming!!!…I’m actually going to purchasing a t120 next summer and wondering what accessories you have on your bike???…one of your fan’s Darroll

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Darroll, I bet you can’t wait to get your bike, next summer seems an age away. I’ve changed quite a lot on my bike, too much to list out here really. A lot of the custom parts are from Motone Customs so it’s worth checking out their website if you want to upgrade your bike a bit. Some of the other parts I’ve changed are Hagon rear shocks, Tec adjustable front springs, added cruise control, Cotswold Hipster panniers, K&N air filter, Booster plug, Vance & Hines pipes. There’s loads you can do to these bikes, but a few new shiny parts from Motone is a great place to start!

[@darrollsewell2413]

Thanks for the reply!!!

[@juanmfranco7257]

Que bonito es nuestro planeta , todos los países tiene muy bellos paisajes

[@ClassicRides]

Yes, I agree!

[@terrymagee1431]

Greetings from Ohio, US! Thanks for the great views of your beautiful countryside. Hoping to ride there someday. Do you ever post links to the riding gear you use?

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Terry, I haven’t posted direct links as much of my riding gear has been bought through UK only retailers, but there is a gear run down in the description which tells you the name of each item in the description, then hopefully you can find a retailer local to you.

[@paulocarreiro5855]

Loved it!

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you did Paulo :)

[@mohdridhuan9830]

If you don't mind, can you tell and show us that side panniers system that fix to your bike... It looks so easy ...

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Mohd, in this video the bags are the Berkeley Panniers from Cotswold Hipster. They’re very simple to attach as there’s just two leather straps that go around the seat frame which have lobster clasps, these just simply clip onto rings on the back of the bag.

[@mohdridhuan9830]

Thanks brother ... 👍🏼

[@laurentlemenu3335]

Hi, Nice vidéo, i like your seat but i don’t find it on Triumph or motone, damn

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you like the video, the seat is a custom made so it's unique to this bike :)

[@laurentlemenu3335]

@@ClassicRides this customization was done with great taste, i really appreciate

[@ClassicRides]

@@laurentlemenu3335 Thank you, the seat was made by Hurley Custom Seats, I'd highly recommend them if you're looking at getting a new seat for your bike.

[@Guru1409]

Awesome, loved it!

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you!

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Where did you get the front and rear mud guards from they really make the bike stand out 👍

[@ClassicRides]

They’re both from Motone Customs, though they’ve not had the rear fender in for quite a while, so might best to email them and ask if they’ll be getting any more in. I think the more emails they get about it then they might get more in quicker.

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

@@ClassicRides thanks very much much mate 👍

[@ricokrodel3737]

very nice film, great shots but I would like a little more engine sound. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ClassicRides]

I’ll figure it out soon 😁

[@ataylor1066]

Awesome mate 👏👏👏

[@ClassicRides]

Glad you like it dude!

[@mohanzachariah1177]

What year T120 is that? Love your videos.

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks, glad you like them. My bike’s a 2017/2018 model.

[@andyjackson6731]

Another beautiful video. Can I ask what make your panniers are?

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Andy, the panniers are by Cotswold Hipster, can’t think of the exact model name but they only do two motorcycle options, mine are the larger ones.

[@andyjackson6731]

Thanks!

[@andyjackson6731]

They look great. Are they reasonably weatherproof?

[@ClassicRides]

I've not been out in more than a shower with them yet, but they're very heavy waxed canvas so I imagine they'll be good for a little while in a downpour. I think if you were to combine them with a dry bag insert then they'd be as good as anything offered by any of the mainstream motorbike pannier offerings, if not better.

[@andyjackson6731]

Great. They really suit the bike.

[@francescoiav8594]

Moto meravigliosa!! Che borse sono?

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Francesco! The bags in this video are from Cotswold Hipster: cotswoldhipster.com/collections/motorcycle-accessories/products/motorcycle-pannier-messenger-bag-the-berkeley

[@DavidSmith-ve5kj]

I’m having a hard time deciding about getting the t120 or the Speed twin. What’s your thoughts.

[@ClassicRides]

It’s a tough one, the T120 has the looks but the Speed Twin has a little more grunt and alloy wheels. I had 3 punctures last summer so feel qualified to say getting a flat on a spoked wheel will ruin your entire weekend 😁 Looks or practicality is your choice I think.

[@northwestbiker3681]

Fantastic 👏

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you 👊

[@charanlal672]

nice one bro

[@ClassicRides]

Cheers dude. 👊

[@micheledibona6699]

Amazing

[@ClassicRides]

Thank you Michele!

[@Ichnusa-ot5oe]

Hi there! Any chance to have details on side bags? Please support...

[@ClassicRides]

Hi Giovanni, they're from a company called Cotswold Hipster, mine are the Berkeley bags.

[@Ichnusa-ot5oe]

@@ClassicRides Thanks a lot Buddies!

[@petetxul6477]

Beautiful! Where is it?

[@ClassicRides]

It's the Trough of Bowland, in the North of England, if you read the description it's all there :)

[@petetxul6477]

Classic Rides I typed that in Apple Maps. Must be some secret location that maps never heard of :)

[@ClassicRides]

@@petetxul6477 Can't think why, it's a big place :)

[@henryhartley9993]

Lancashire, from around Clitheroe right up to Lancaster and Kirby Lonsdale, gorgeous part of Lancashire..

[@petetxul6477]

Henry Hartley thank you

[@heterodoxo1980]

Where i can find the Triumph jacket?

[@ClassicRides]

Hi David, it’s actually a Belstaff Turner, I just have a little Triumph pin badge on it.

[@kranjitsingh8828]

My god...

[@ClassicRides]

😂

[@classicrider5274]

I know those roads so well, however was a little surprised when I saw the large volume of water close to the road, should have read your description first! A super video and the drone footage gave me a whole new angle on the area. Will watch out for more. Paul

[@ClassicRides]

Thanks Paul. I thought "The T120 and The Trough of Bowland and Lake Windermere" was probably too long a title. Great channel name by the way!