Wait.. They Aren’t?! | Outer Hebrides Ep1

[@SolarEclipse777]

13:50 I loved that scenery Richy. The lake wasn't bad either.

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Loved that Richy! Very sensitively handled in Dunblane. Well done mate. 💔😢

[@simonr3761]

Love it, this trip “is just you and me”. You’re setting the standard mate with these adventures, the commentary and the anticipation of every upload to come. 🙌🏻

[@davenurse47]

No words! Truly amazing Richy and respectful moments in Dunblane.

[@LickyDischarge]

There’s no KZbinr I love more than you Richy ❤ and I know before I watch this, that it’s going to be amazing 😎

[@RichyVida]

Thank you for your kind words, James!

[@johnmitchell1614]

That was great, can't wait for the next bit, Well done on the snow. Best regards 🙃

[@mervbeddall7837]

Been waiting for this one rich excellent really enjoyed that brave man riding in that snow . Thank you always look forward to your videos

[@BradtheNomad]

Bro please keep uploading your editing and style is amazing!

[@RichyVida]

Thank you very much 👍

[@PatriciaRobinson-oe8dd]

Richy, what can i say you are a legend, top commentary, very respectful at Dumblane, as always. be safe.

[@RE650NZGraeme]

Thanks Richy, posting before I have seen the whole vid - tears for Dunblane Primary School, thanks for stopping!! Graeme S NZ

[@Wats1984]

Absolutely amazing! Really like the format of video with pictures at the end, and what amazing pics they were! Looking forward to the next one. Cheers 👍

[@RichyVida]

8pm tonight 👍

[@jimsmith1296]

Brilliant video Richy. We,re looking forward to Part 2. Thanks

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Finally sat down to binge watch the whole series whoop whoop 🙌 bloody amazing 🤩

[@blearyview2254]

Kudos to you sir, I live in NE Scotland and would not go anywhere near the winter mountain roads you been on. Stunning ride and mother nature at her finest 👍

[@wattie1050]

Looking good Richy .👍 bit scarey when the snow came in there.😮😮 great tour so far , that hotel looked great and welcoming for you .Looking forward to the rest of your tour mate , the stills where amazing at the end .Stay safe .👍 And God bless the angels of Dunblane .

[@peterlivermore2177]

Richy, you make the best motorcycle travel videos. I thought it would be brilliant and you didn't disappoint 🙂

[@RichyVida]

Happy to hear that! Thank you

[@nbo9092]

Man you have guts. I loved it and I admire you.

[@lapoguslapogus7161]

The wee road from Loch Tay over to Glen Lyon is usually blocked by snow drifts from December to March. So even if there wasn't fresh snow lying, I doubt you will have got more than a mile beyond where you turned round. They try to keep the road open up to the carpark for Ben Lawers and the dam, but they don't try too hard as the priority is to keep the main roads open in winter, so kids can get to school and people to work and the shops.

[@Boxer1250RT]

I was sipping a dram of Arron 10 when I was watching this episode - what a coincidence! Road conditions most Americans cannot even dare to ride a Jeep Wrangler, is a piece of cake for you on a motorcycle - Man with balls of Steel :)

[@theflyingfossil2146]

Richy Vida, the madman in the wild. What a brilliant video. While I was watching your videos I had no problems in the world they all just melted away. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 📹❄️🏍️👍

[@RichyVida]

Well thank you saying so. It’s good to know you could immerse yourself in it, just as intended! Many thanks!

[@paulmcneill2666]

Still love this episode. Scottish Borders are amazing. So many people blast past on a Motorway. I ride around ther all the time and it’s as good as anywhere else in the world .

[@jasonhenry340]

Wow. After listening to your podcast with Bruce I decided to watch this video series. 45 year old bloke blubbering when the piano came on. Thank you.

[@RichyVida]

Oh welcome, and thank you very much 🙏

[@aliceandstevebradley922]

A pleasure to watch

[@klapphelmfahrer4148]

I have been looking forward to this for a couple of weeks, you haven't disappointed either. Amazing trip.

[@BibtheBoulder]

Richy Vida: Living legend.

[@paulsmyth497]

Brilliant mate. Watched from the relative safety of the underside of a duvet in a Brussels Hotel room 🤓. Love it pal, as allus

[@sirtarquin928]

I used to holiday in Callander just a few miles from Dunblane it was a beautiful place before all the tourists discovered it. The Callander highland games were a special treat.

[@ToeTag1968]

I think there are very few places in the world where people are happy to have a conversation standing outside in the freezing rain. There and here in the Pacific Northwest of the USA are on the short list. Brilliant ride. Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@RichyVida]

Hoping to visit some North Western states next year 👍

[@jerhughes500]

I explored the roads from Edinburgh to the borders last summer, on my 97 VFR, there’s many of them and even in the summer they weren’t busy. St Mary’s loch, with the swimmers, is a great place for a bacon butty and a meet up with other bikers. 👍

[@dougc.3998]

Nice ride. I live in the US., one of the worries we have is large wildlife such as deer, moose, and elk wandering into the roads. If in a rural area you have to worry about loose farm animals. Some of those animals weigh as much as your motorcycle and you combined. It is not a common occurrence but often enough to keep you looking for them. I used to live in the middle part of the country and would go for long weekends on my bike. Great time meeting interesting people and finding great little roadside cafes and bars with good food.

[@ADVBrett]

Finally get to sit back and relax with this awesome trip. Mate, I'm in awe!!! Just stunning!!

[@oldbootsontour]

Hey Richy, We loved your first video of your trip. A variety of landscape, elements, towns and people passing by. Really solo riding through winter Uk and Scotland. Wonderful ❤️👍🏻🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

[@lovegar]

Absolutely fabulous. Being a local Scot I'm on those roads regular you were on. St Mary's Loch & Tala Reservoir, cracking spots. Up by Killin falls through to Pitlochry Very touching you took the time to stop at Dunblane

[@chrish2234]

Great to see my local roads through others rides, thank you for sharing. Ben Lawers road is beautiful in the right conditions, but definitely not in the snow. Next time you're up this way check out the road less travelled to the left, I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[@MacMoodyOM]

Absolutely cracking episode, well done. There is nothing like a solo adventure - it’s freedom defined.

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Thanks Richy, what a start to your trip, stunning border roads and awesome scenery, good shout to turn back in the snow, respect to you for giving your thoughts to the families and friends of that very sad day in Dunblane, good to see you reached Pitlochry safely too, cheers Mitch 👍

[@raymondo162]

pitlochry has a salmon ladder

[@grahamburgess9316]

wow been waiting for this one Richy and so far it has not disappointed as I knew it wouldn't be safe buddy looking forward to the next instalment.

[@allanmason7544]

everthing spot on and first class rich love all your vids thanks

[@stephenclarke9419]

Well worth the wait looks like it’s going to be another cracking video series

[@steventhomson8387]

Love your passion and enthusiasm. Really enjoyed seeing Scotland in wintertime and without all the regular tourist traffic. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video 📹 Richy, stunning scenery! Just great to be on the road 👌. Looking forward to seeing more of the adventure. Cheers, Steve

[@davidthomas5132]

3 loch run at moffat always amazing. Not a dry eye in the house watching you at Dunblane, Respect mate. One of your best so far 👏👏👏

[@andykitchen2921]

Brilliant Richy, glad you did the route out of Moffet to Meggots reservoir. The borders is a hidden gem.

[@craigpalmer347]

Great that Richy.. nice touch in dunblane 🙏 ...looking forward to the rest..👍🏻👍🏻Ride Safe mate 🤞🤜🤛

[@smoky2stroke]

Good man Richy, bikes are for all year round. That's a great wee road up by the Grey Mares Tail. Nice touch about Dunblane, lovely wee town too.

[@paulmorris3022]

As always Richie you have started on how you mean to go on. absolutely fantastic scenery brilliant journey. Thank you

[@reinmansmith]

There’s something about seeing the Scottish scenery at it most wild and dramatic that makes a winter trip worthwhile.. with modern bike gear and heated clothing there’s no reason not too 👍

[@RichyVida]

Exactly! You almost have it to yourself!

[@reinmansmith]

@@RichyVida I’m lucky enough to live in Cornwall and I love getting out onto the coast path and beaches in the winter. No crowds and dramatic crashing waves 🌊 👍 Did some high Alpine passes this summer which still had lots of snow and the weather was pretty wild but it made it all more of an adventure and I just had to click the heated jacket up a notch lol

[@RichyVida]

Fantastic! I don’t get down there near enough!

[@martinehulme8743]

Love it, Richy don't ever change, I love your optimism and grateful Ness of life...brave sensible man turning back, bum clenching moment...that fast flowing water was a warning from nature, the clues are always there...love to see you out with big lad ..take care ❤️🍀 (everyone)

[@donjohnson3701]

Thanks for the ride! Truly enjoyed the back country views. Keep the shiny side up!

[@chriswalker9850]

Mega that Richy, love touring the Highlands on me bike, thanks for taking the time to edit & post, 1st class that was 👍

[@keithsimpson]

All the best Richy, can't wait for the next episode. Stay safe and god bless.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

This is going to be a spectacular series. Very inspirational thankyou!

[@Andyc1300]

What an amazing couple of days...I'm totally in ore of you richy vida Can't wait for next week's adventure

[@clivehale397]

Nice one Richie great film and loved the stills at the end ...well done look forward to the next instalment...

[@derekgrant9289]

Right decision turning back, last time I saw that kind of snow I was upside down in a ditch.... followed by a trip to hospital. Some things bike's can't do. Fantastic video. Keep em coming.

[@brucekendall52]

Stunning scenary backed by a cosy atmosphere.The happy wanderer.Thanks.

[@teneretraveller8980]

Good effort. I've taken the hint and bought a heated waistcoat. Won't be venturing out in the snow though! Too many memories of sliding off on the way to school in the early 80's! Impressed with the tyres! Safe, happy travels 👍

[@villaincatcher]

The wife and I are sitting here in Queensland Australia in a heatwave with the aircon on high watching you riding in the snow. Just the cool relief we needed. Thanks Rich 😊

[@RichyVida]

Oh well thanks for the little glimpse of Summer! THAT was much needed, too!

[@weybikerlad7388]

A super video Richy - must be right up there with your best ones, and there are many. Your stop at Dunblane was both fitting and full of emotion. Very well done. 🙏🙏✝️👏👏👏👌

[@RichyVida]

Thank you very much, kind Sir!

[@Hinckley_Biker]

Amazing Richy! You've got some bottle pal! (yes it had single malt in it)! Beautiful Scotland, we're off to Fort Augustus in July to do a tour.

[@jerryharris4458]

Wow another great video as usual, wot great scenery. Brave man in that weather. Good job you got the heated gear, I’ve got it and it’s brilliant. Look forward to the rest of the series 👍

[@P6_7R_Nick]

Came right past my house there Richy, where you said you've no idea where you are but you love it, that is my stomping ground on those roads. I do love it round here 👍

[@garryburns2061]

Great start m8. The 3 lochs run you touched o is a favourite run of ours as we live in Northumberland. Good stuff

[@PaulJohnson257]

Never fail to impress

[@caroljones3252]

Life's all about the journey not the destination! Superb, thank you.

[@johnbrown3951]

I am looking forward to the next installment or installments of this trip as I am originally from the North East of Scotland but my work took me to the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles as they call it now and Shetland and Campbeltown for a couple of years each. Driving a bike on snow can be fun as a 17 year old on a Kawasaki AE 80 trail bike but on a touring bike not so much but as you say relax and stick to the fresh snow and avoid the compacted tyre tracks as they are where the ice is. Safe travel,

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great work Rich - really enjoyed that, some stunning images and a lovely ride (rather you than me though!!!). Looking forward to seeing the rest of this series…👍

[@sullybiker6520]

That snow that falls quickly enough to coat a road - just above freezing - is the worst stuff because it's as slippery as f**k. My palms were sweating watching that!

[@DaveDayve]

Richie, I'm gobsmacked... Who needs Spain. Just ride north. Wow. The effort u put into getting the perfect edit and surroundings. You're something else Rich. You're waisted on KZbin. You should show this at the cinema 🏆👍💪 amazing. Well done. AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN GET THE DRONE OUT..... WOW!!!

[@RichyVida]

Wow, thanks! And the drone does come out.. at some point 👍

[@amarjeetpanesar2261]

Great video Richy, scenery is absolutely stunning. Can’t wait for the next instalment 👏

[@tumolucky17]

Great video!! Love the winter tours. 👌

[@scaff3450]

Brilliant loved it Richy looking forward to next one

[@craigstanger4137]

Epic!!! I was thinking crazy, but then all of the waterfalls and rapids you were looking at, falls of Leny, falls of Dochart, etc is where you can often find me throwing myself down them in a kayak, usually in the same weather, so we all have our own levels of acceptable risk and reward! Can't wait for pt2!! 🙂

[@mike76rob]

Hey man, just discovered your channel and motorbike touring is a new one for me to watch, usually 4wd, hiking and mountaineering. Enjoying the video though. I wanted to say that you made the right call on Ben Lawers by turning back, you weren't a huge way away from the top of the pass but a lot of that road up is fresh tarmac so gets slippery but mostly, the way down the other side is washed out, rutted and stoney and few crach barriers.the Glen on the other side, although beautiful (especially in full autumnal colours) has a lot of water.

[@RichyVida]

Welcome Mike. Cheers for that 👍

[@Skyemansthoughts]

Just watched the first 2 episodes back to back and you my man have balls of steel doing that ride in those conditions.... I've got one wee recommended route for you to try out next time you're up that away. If you're on the A87 heading north take a detour at Shiel Bridge, Glenshiel campsite for the Glenelg ferry over to isle of skye. Its on old military road and the ride on a nice clear day is immense. Even better in my opinion going from skye to mainland. Bit winding in parts on single track on skye, BUT..... you'll get to enjoy the last manually operated turntable ferry in the world with the chance to see , sea eagles golden eagles, otters , sometimes dolphin's at the crossing. Plus there's a nice cafe there for a cuppa n a nice bit of cake......

[@RichyVida]

Mega. Thanks for that 🙌

[@typhoon2827]

+1 for the Glenelg Ferry

[@g0arl]

Excellent, enjoyed a lot look forward to next episode...

[@paulgriffiths6404]

I have to say Mr V, being a follower of you since your Croatia tour, your videos have got better and better. This one is looking a belter. 👍👍 You've been an inspiration to us all. As a fellow You Tuber appreciate all the effort and time that goes in to editing. Spent long hours myself editing our own trips. Thank you for the effort. Keep up the good work pal 👍

[@RichyVida]

Thank you very much, Paul! Hopefully re-doing Croatia this year to mark its TEN YEAR anniversary! 😳

[@paulgriffiths6404]

@RichyVida Look foward to that pal. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Themotograndpa]

Wow what stunning views and great riding on that last bit of that video richy looking forward to the next part 👍 keep up the great channel !!! John 👍

[@willhoult]

Epic first vid looking forward to the next episode

[@JBond73]

So relaxing following on you journey. Thanks for another great watch. 👍

[@daveballam8704]

Another great video and a teary moment with some lovely photos ❤❤

[@davewash50]

Mega first episode Rich. All the seasons in one video!! Very touching at Dunblane, massive respect to you for doing that. Cant wait for the next one. Maybe surpassed 'North' already! Thank you👍

[@fransdegeus7453]

Amazing vid! Excitet to see the next one, greetings from the Netherlands!

[@RichyVida]

Thanks for watching! See you on Sunday for Ep2 - it’s a good one!

[@tomtilley3162]

loving this your road trips are something else .total respect to you for paying respect in Dunblane .stay safe have a safe trip and looking forward to the next episode all the best from skeggy

[@taz473]

No one will ever forget those kids,nicely handled mate.😔🙏

[@cozydram1]

what a wicked hotel in Pitlochry. that looks like a lot of fun ......"Hey Be Safe Out There"

[@omundoemduasrodasYT]

Very nice landscapes. Scotland is really beautiful. I love the scenery in winter time. Road trips in rain, sleet and snow are a totally different experience, I agree, and they are fantastic. That AT is a wonder too. Thank you for all this enjoyment, although very touched by the Dunblane unfortunate happening 😔 Of course, I wish you safe roads ahead of you, allways. ✌

[@martyndunn1905]

Omg what a roller coaster of a trip, absolutely amazing Richie 👍👍

[@JConTwoWheels]

Amazing vid as always. You are mental going places in conditions not even wanting to venture on 4 wheels. Looking forward to the rest of this series 👍

[@davidknight4497]

Braver man than me Richy, No matter how much we love a run up to St Mary's Loch (where the swimmers were) I'll not be doing it until the weathers better. Another great video 👏

[@craigconway7906]

Another great series,look forward to the next episode,can’t believe your not on a least 250 k subs,these videos should be on mainstream to👍👌👌👌

[@RichyVida]

You and me both! Ha 👍

[@billh5850]

Good start to this years trip Richy, looking forwards to the rest of this one, you take care matey.

[@bobatwell7505]

Great video , St Mary Loch and the Glen cafe . During storm Arwen a massive tree fell on that cafe , looks like its been rebuilt ! Lovely ride from Newcastle to St Marys Loch , in the dummer for me tho !..😁😁 . Safe travels..

[@auldteuchter9012]

Um, Loch of the Lowes if one is being anal, St Mary's is on the other side of the land bridge. Didn't know about the tree damage. If you don't go mightily airborne on the road back to Moffat you ain't going fast enough ;-)

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

Helmeted, garbed and standing behind your ‘iron steed’ on the banks of a Scottish River you so strongly reminded Me of an knight-errant (a figure of medieval chivalric romance literature). The adjective “errant” indicates how the knight-errant would wander the land in search of adventures to prove his chivalric virtues, either in knightly duels or in some other pursuit of courtly love. Safe journey, Galant Sir, from Adelaide Australia.

[@paulegan7250]

Thanks for your efforts Richy another excellent video I love your commentary always so matter-of-fact and chatty. I must say I was scared for you in that snow, good decision to turn around when you did. Watch how you go mate and Im looking forward to the next one.

[@dalewintle9969]

Just awesome mate , stunning scenery and roads , bit disappointed you didn't get your mankini on and join those ladies for a dip in the lake 🥶🤣🤣🤣 looking forward to the next episode 👍🏻

[@RichyVida]

Hahaha

[@stevebolton8471]

The winter colours are amazing. Superb!

[@simonp75381]

Absolutely fantastic, best ever ! Can't believe they put you in the servants room at the fancy hotel - after what you'd been though ! Roll on episode 2 ! Keep up the good work.

[@davemitchell8756]

Richy, after Shetland I’ve been looking forward to this. Great start, quiet respect in Dunblane -very moving. Thanks for taking us along 👍👍👍👏 RVRTW next?

[@RichyVida]

If I didn’t have a young daughter at home, I wouldn’t hesitate to take on a “serious” trip. But I do, and she’s more important that messing around on bikes! 👍

[@davemitchell8756]

@@RichyVida Sounds like your priorities are spot on Richy 👍

[@kevinpick194]

Respect. Another great adventure. Great set of still pics at the end as always.

[@robertholme3526]

In joyed that richy thanks for taking us along