Twitt-Face and a Lorry

[@Creating_Cameron]

I fucking love when you call dudes "Young man" Keep up the good work man!

[@suckabia]

You got him to back down, with his girlfriend in the car. Good work Baron.

[@Neiljitsu]

That dude in the car was an utter cnut. People like that infuriate me. I loved it when you called him "young man". Keep posting video's, they are excellent. Even my wife is watching now.

[@pedazodetorpedo]

No he wasn't at all, he was in the right. The biker was in the wrong lane, driving carelessly and inconsiderately, he got in the way of the car and then sped off in the wrong lane, he comes far too close to other vehicles and then wonders why they don't like it. He basically has no respect for any other road-user, making him the "cnut".

[@ScentedCandles14a]

Le Ténia I would typically agree with your assessment but Baron is a lad and more to the point, on a motorbike he can very quickly and easily pull away and get in front of the car, so he isn't causing a blockage or getting in the way at all. I think the lanes in those sorts of areas are a fucking nightmare to begin with and if a biker has room to manoeuvre around and split the lanes to get in front of slow-moving cars then that's his prerogative. Plus, fuck pikeys.

[@Neiljitsu]

It's different on bikes. Even if the baron was in the wrong,did he have to be so aggressive in his demeanour? If the driver finds out who his mother is, she'd be disappointed.

[@ScentedCandles14a]

Baron doing what he did had no effect on that car. The only reason he was even next to Baron was because he ragged out off the line to try and 'give it a go'. If someone does something and it doesn't impede you or inconvenience you, then why do you care?

[@Neiljitsu]

ScentedCandles14a the 'he' I was referring to was the driver of the car. On re reading maybe that was unclear. Just to clarify, I am pro baron and anti arsehole in car.

[@TheSarcasticEngineer]

Christ, you pissed off a lot of motorists with this one. It amazes me how comfortable people will piss themselves off with just about anything- and claim they're concerned for your safety while doing so. If they wouldn't do it then you definitely shouldn't be. If people didn't have so much luxuries they wouldn't lose their mind because someone on a bike is filtering, they'd have bigger problems. But most of them don't have problems- or they might have the odd problem in an otherwise relaxed existence and so that they have no idea how to be passive with stress. Simple facts: Bikes are more fun. Bikes are less expensive. Bikes are just damn right quicker from A to B when you know how to cut through traffic. I also saw one comment saying bikes will die out because of a lower life expectancy of bikers. Shines through, just how narrow of a field of vision these people have. Living to be 85 is some sort of achievement now? So you can bask in the joy of your completed task while someone else wipes your arse for you because you can barely walk anymore. (y) Sounds bliss. You're not going to make it out of this life alive. And just because you see something as a massive risk, doesn't mean there aren't people who know how to negotiate those risks and do so all the time.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Reads like...my mind set...ride safe! FUCK THAT!!! I DON'T WANT TO LIVE TO 80!!!!!

[@RobFiler]

"Hey, listen young man" :) Outstanding.

[@jamesfoo8999]

I was born in the same year as you, and I think similarly to you, and I think this "constant bombardment" and love/hate relationship for tech/social media etc, is because of our generation. We grew up playing marbles, toy cars, out on bikes with mates (or whatever you did, it wasn't internet/games machines like today's kids), but computers and the internet came as we were still in our younger years so could pick it up fairly easily. So we're conflicted, on one hand we love the modern tech and embrace it, but on the other we hate it because we spent most of our childhood without such a constant and deep association - human freedom of some kind which we now lose and are (quite literally) tied or forced to manage these things (we've almost enslaved ourselves to it). Yeah, passwords, 10 outlets to remember to log in to and check for messages, tweets, emails, etc. I wonder if humans in 50 years time will actually do anything other than update each other and check each others updates. Today's generations just take it as a given - that's what life is about to them. Hmm, I love tech, bit of a geek in some ways, but I also hate the "grip" it has on us all. All the best mate :)

[@identiticrisis]

Nice '09 model Shiver from 6:30 onwards, looked like you were ogling it when looking in the mirror at the Merc. :)

[@pos8014]

I could not agree more with this, I really hate being available 24 hrs a day, we cannot escape anymore, I insist that my wife and I turn our mobiles off when going on holiday with the kids, but even then you feel like you're doing something really selfish and bad, like you're giving everyone the middle finger for the week or so, such a sad world we live in now I think, I miss the 80s man, when u could actually go out all day and not worry about if someone needed to call you, don't even think we had answer phones back then, those were the days.

[@chrisroberts5391]

you know barren, i love people that kick off with you for looking at them.. oh so i cant use my eyes now can I ?

[@JoeDougieDouglas]

Awesome video mate! First time I have ever seen you're videos. I look forward to seeing more! subscribed!

[@lightfoot256]

I keep coming back just to listen to that end part; Love it. You definitely can talk the talk Baron! Have been riding for just over 9 years now (and also have a GSXR, but only a k4 600) and in cases where somebody cuts me up or nearly knocks me off I'm usually too angry to have a calm conversation with them; most of the time I just shake my head and carry on. Keep up the videos.

[@KikuchoSan]

Im right there with you on social media being such a fucking distraction. You cant go anywhere or do anything without someone pulling there phone out for fucking instagram. No one can just sit and enjoy something for the experience they have to rub it in every ones faces online. it really bums me out.

[@notwocdivad]

That is one of the pleasures of getting out on my bike, not for work but just following your front wheel to see where it takes you! Up here in Northumberland there are hundreds of miles of country roads with very little traffic, great for losing yourself for a couple of hours. I feel sorry for those who have no open country near to them to do the same.

[@Xaerin]

I already liked the video about half way through then after that ending I went to like it again and couldn't! Excellent footage sir!

[@TheAncientBiker]

This is the third one I've watched, brilliantly entertaining and indeed informative.

[@keelanmunn2054]

11:30 you made the most valid point in the history of mankind. just because they have twice as many wheels doesnt mean that they deserve to be on the the road twice as much.

[@mad91K]

Hello Mr. Baron sir ! Just gotta say , I love your vids man , very entertaining and enjoyable. Keep them coming. Who knows , I hope to see you on the road one day. Keep safe dude.

[@entoptika]

I love the end of this video. It deserves an entire separate upload all of its own.

[@VespaNuman]

Not only the best motorcycle vlogger I've come across, but probably the best youtuber. Get rid of all the other social media, but please keep your youtube channel!

[@wobeck]

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.

[@ireneblumenfeld1893]

XD I know you are not like that, but I'd love to see more road rages from you. So well executed.

[@cisium1184]

When Merc Guy said, "You looked at me like, you know...what?" You should have said, "You mean like the way I'm looking at you now?"

[@select899]

Its nice to listen to someone with a brain talk about things we take for granted

[@Ricardo-sj9fd]

Are you Robert Webb ?

[@engasal]

yo Baron, what camera, mic and helmet do you use to make these videos? the sound is amazing!

[@smokinrogers6402]

Dude all your videos are awesome and very funny! I completely agree with your views on social media. I removed myself from Facebook over a year ago and it is extremely liberating. How is your commentary so clear under the helmet? What are you using? Cheers.

[@LickyDischarge]

The end to this video made me love you even more than I already did. My new favourite KZbinr 😍

[@TheMickvee]

I do not own a mobile phone and have never tweeted or facebooked or indeed, played a game. I don't think I'm missing much.

[@1000archangels]

youve missed with the game point

[@Harlin67]

I travel part of that route on my commute and noticed recently that the bus lane after Robin Hood lane, has a left turn just before you turn off the A3, and some muppets like to sit in the middle lane, then take the left without slowing down, so I now slow down/speed up there (as much as I can on my YBR..). Just a learners tip ;p

[@GrumpOldGit]

Hi Baron, brilliant vlogs, can I ask what set up your camera is (resolution etc) and also what editing software you use. Appreciate your busy but would really help me out. Cheers, ride safe.

[@curlyblakeybiker]

Whenever I go abroad with mates i try to book hotels without wi-fi just to get away from it all, other days i just can't be arsed and i ignore everyone, it's lovely!

[@yorkshirefazer]

love it! yet another great vid. the right lane for a bike is the one that gets us to the front :)

[@dominikvereno3783]

I just love how you handled that "young man" in the merc; perfect

[@skila86]

After watching this you make me want to get on my bike and get the ferry to Spain and tour around by myself.

[@allout241]

"Apart from porn, that's pretty good". Hahahaha!

[@studentofkhan]

Dont know why it took me so long to find your channel but I LOVE IT! so many good points about the internet and social networking. I would love to be off the grid and loife a more self sufficient life style but with finding motovlogging I kinda went away from that idea. Thats awesome by the way how you talked to that guy. even if he was right about what you were doing, he has to chill the hell out and realize that you have the ability to safely do that where he doesnt..thats it..hes jealous ;-)

[@airtrifle]

baron what is a good bike to learn on? it has to be 50cc

[@Nitro159er]

I recognise the Robin Hood roundabout/lights on the A3 at 1:19 !! Brave man riding that close to those drivers :)

[@CHRacingHusqvarna]

Excellent. Come and join up on PH and find the full details on the meet, be glad to have you.

[@TheeDrunkunMunky]

The "big man" turned into the little man when you said "ok.. lets pull over and have a chat" haha.. Nice work, loved it =D

[@TomJenkinsTJ95]

how long does it take you to get to work, what time do you leave in the morning?

[@someone1771]

The way you dealt with the guy at the end was spot on. Too many motovloggers are aggressive, mouthy and spewing macho from every hole. At least when they know they have a camera on.

[@albertwright5525]

You said to that dweeb you want to pull over and talk about it, and he said no, that is because he is spinless and uses his car as a weapon.

[@BritishGamingNetwork]

You must be the first person on a bike to admit they were wrong, well done. And you are right about facebook and twitter stuff.

[@iDiZZZZYHD]

Funniest vid yet! btw, what were the traffic lights for at 7:50 ?

[@StevenAustralia]

Good stuff. I never really feel disconnected unless I also leave my camera gear at home too. I love the guy at the end.. "Like, what, like like, you gimme look like what what you doin you like like what like...."

[@lauriejennifer]

Another excellent installment, as usual. I envy not your traffic. I do envy your wonderful personality. Nice to see a big "Laurie." The only Laurie around here is rather small. I may be spelling that wrong? ;-) The best vacations are the ones without cellphone or internet. I need another one of those. Just a book and a lake. I still use Facebook to keep in touch with friends around the world. When your college major is cross cultural stuffs, graduation is a diaspora.

[@jordanswayze4800]

The greatest solution to people's addiction to social media is to just stop and read. I might go on my computer twice a day, and periodically on my phone throughout, but for the most part I just occupy my time with reading its so fulfilling and it makes you smarter!

[@pchowardltd2437]

What did you say bloody hell for at the tipper lorry at the start? They had absolute right of way, you pulled out into their road.

[@bigyin109]

most bus lanes in london and a few others in the UK's bigger cities are open to cycles, taxi's and motorbikes at certain times, plus if you are good enough you can ride the line of the lane to filter and technically you still arent in the lane

[@EddieMorley159]

love the way you bleep the times you say Fu*k until the last time at the end

[@ShortieLeeroy]

The hardcase at the end.Don´t look at people like dat!! Nicely done BVG.

[@randomrides]

After watching all these video's I wanna say well done and hope you continue the same here or via 44 teeth. I started watching for tips on filtering etc and learned much much more. I hope one day to have half the confidence/experience you have. I'm not so much into the newer bikes (I ride a 1200N bandit 55plate K4) so the street scenes/filtering, idiotic road users and touring are most relevant esp when putting the world to rights! Thanks for all this, well done.

[@Lycanbrew]

Felt so amazing when I deactivated my Facebook account, twitter is bullshit! This is a great vlog and I understand where you're coming from sir.

[@swimmerthon]

Where do you plac your external mic baron? I can't seem to get mine right it's either too far away n just picking up wind noise or so close it sounds like iv got a mouthful of marbles

[@mrtariq182]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends which city you're in. the bus lane usually has a little motorbike picture on a sign if you can.

[@KarlFisher]

wow that brought back some memory's, @3.31 if you turn left there are student accommodation for roehampton university :).. lived around there and near Putney bridge for around 3-4years

[@savz07]

Saw one of your videos for the first time today, you've got a new sub now :) Thanks for the entertainment.

[@schweinhund227]

Good Waffle ! You are so right about Social Medias.... its over rated ! Be safe on the roads ! We want more of those videos....

[@TheMotorick]

There are over 100 brilliant sound bites in this video alone. I'm going to spend the rest of my life digesting them. Cheers!

[@lightfoot256]

That's why that second safety check is so important; Actually got a minor on my bike test for "hesitance" due to a very similar situation; In the end the test guy agreed with me but claimed he couldn't "rub it off" the sheet; He was a bit confused I was arguing even though it was a pass - I wanted 100% :-D. Just ordered a Drift HD and mic; Mainly for insurance reasons but ya never know I get up to all sorts getting lost so figured it might be fun to watch...

[@Iftihussain]

Baron, well said about social media which has had an opposite effect, and a disconnection from reality of people who are attached to these.

[@gringebag]

Is it legal for bikes to ride in bus lanes now then? or is it just London?

[@Granglio]

"Listen young man", "Lets pull over and have a chat shall we?" fucking epic lol

[@AndiDoesMotovlogging]

I think your spot on Baron, Everyone's excuse nowadays is "It's just easier to" in this case it's easier to just go on social media instead of actually made a constructive conversation with someone.

[@charlessaumarez84]

You're thoughts echo mine precisely on social networking sights and the overall pace of modern life and technology. I find it makes people a lot more shallow and materialistic.

[@latana151]

Did you find out about the Olympic lanes if 2 wheels are allowed?

[@vegas2004]

Best way of winning an arguement with someone is to patronise them-"listen young man!". Brilliant!

[@pokerec]

"Why don't we pull over and have a chat" "I don't want to" I bet you felt like Chuck Norris :)

[@kwikkwak77]

only just come across your vids,conversation with numpty in car was great,"hey,listen,listen young man" .Had me giggling.

[@garymorten6796]

hi can you do it in Cambridge filter ???

[@curtiscurt]

7:56 if only you fucking knew

[@cunijoeme]

knew what?

[@JoshsDrivingChannel]

at 10:12 before the video was cut, was the guy just about to say "don't be racist" ?

[@SteveCardiff]

Good stuff mate, and great obs. Not many look left and right at a green light and check mirrors as often as you. As a biker you start with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before emptying the bag of luck, and it looks like you have. The lorry was just a blip :)

[@suetaylor5186]

Oh loving the Grumpy Grumble xx just subbed

[@Drobium77]

I fecking hate filtering. When we had the Brighton vlogger's meet a few weeks ago, on the way back I had to filter for almost 50 miles!! all the way from Brighton, up to the M25 and then all around the M25 till the M40 junction, was one great big traffic jam! It was the most tiring ride i've ever done. Filtering is just too much work for that length of road.

[@iainrae92]

Why did you skip out Hammersmith, after the Bridge?

[@lightfoot256]

Fantastic ending. Great vids. Better than the offroading. That was scary and I wasn't even riding!

[@LilZeeeee]

Hahahah loved it mate. You're right about the social media crap though, I am on instagram and thats it and to be honest. If people weren't reliant on the social network sites they would be truly free like you said. First vid i've seen of yours and subbed!

[@OliverFJS]

Hand resting on the top of the wheel. The mark of every skilled driver. "You don't wannu? *bleep bleep bleep*"

[@KamikazeKerr]

When can I expect a new video?

[@James5ReynoldsMusic]

is it legal to drive in the bus lane?

[@Wychrij1]

thiisssss is exactly why I love being on my bike and going for long rides! nothing to bother you! But then you stop off at a pub and you have seen you have 8 missed calls, facebook notifications and got knows what else. Hate it! lol And love the last bit haha!

[@roooooooory]

is lanesplitting legal here in the Uk? I've always done it but don't know!

[@robbown164]

Never stop making vids Baron!

[@Jed_Harrison]

such good points there mate im not a fan of the internet it has made some the snobs they can be, im also wondering what bike you have and can you recommend any, but agree with you all the way

[@SpiderwebRob]

I left the internet/phone for a few months, When i came back i forgot 90% of my passwords XD. Great vid mate

[@d3ano154]

Baron, just subscribed, watched a few of your vids now and Ive been pissing myself laughing. lol! Anyway regards the beginning of the clip, Lorry was in the wrong in my opinion for passing the parked lorry at that speed. He should have been aware that there was likely to be vehicles leaving the petrol station and should have been prepared to stop. At least you did the right thing and carried out a lifesaver.

[@Mathewmartialart]

"i stopped and let him past!" your telling me you had a choice lol

[@flingading]

"Listen young man..." and I spit took. Cheers for that.

[@879doogie]

great video. "you want a piece of me?" "you talkin' to me?"...that guy is no robert deniro. ride safe, man.

[@owaingibby]

Me too, I'm going to try that the next time I get into a similar situation...even if the other guy is much older. "Listen here young man, I was in the left hand lane....etc"

[@BitchingBiker]

Hey Baron, when you fold your mirrors in do they become loose and wobble as you ride. I can't fold mine in because the loosen up and can only be fucking tightened with a spanner.

[@TheShire400]

The best consumer is one that doesnt think advertising affects them

[@alfie637]

Baron you're a legend ha

[@alexovalenz1]

im 19 and was addicted to facebook i deleted it and have been without it for about two months now and i understand completely how you feel. Even when your on a date and your conversing greatly with your date they still feel the need to "check their facebook" it drives me insane i dont like how society is becoming :(

[@adamfox264]

Best vlog ever!!! What you said is exactly how I feel.

[@Ashleyenglish24]

do you relise this is the uk ?

[@56yqc]

Colleague at work aged 55 doesn't have a mobile or email address. Doesn't even have an answer machine on his home phone. He loves it when people can't contact him. Another guy at work is much the same but if you go to his house he won't even open his gate or answer the door if doesn't want to.

[@b1gun]

"hey listen young man, i can look at you however i want to look at you" hahaha brilliant mate, amir khan thought you were gonna back down to him....... he was sadly mistaken!!!!