Wildbad | Scotland NC500 | Ep3

Welcome back folks.
Today we leave the serenity of Glenuig, and make our way further north, visiting Loch Ness, Eilean Donan castle, ride the Wester Ross coastal trail, Applecross, and retire in the very remote Gairloch.
We have a chat about Drift Ghost issues and get treated to some typical Scottish weather, but, what is wrong with Alby's bike?
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[@5tevieb954]

Still making my way through the travel v-log back catalogue. Love these rich

[@RichO1701e]

Lost count of how many times I've watched this NC500 series Richy! I've just got back from Scotland (Aug20), did the same route up over & towards Applecross. In the dry & sunny. They've added a few extra passing places & widened a couple of the bends on the approach up. Makes the traffic a bit easier to negotiate.

[@jamesthebambam1981]

I once did a Solo tour from Wales, took a ferry to Caen, and rode through the alps to Italy, then back via Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and France again. Although touring in a group is great time to yourself to think is amazing, your own pace and seeing the stuff you want to see. I'd highly recommend it.

[@John-wg6bx]

Can believe after all the years of touring some of you still haven't got pin lock visors, they are fantastic, never steam up

[@cooky03]

75,000 miles and still sounds beautiful when you wind her on, nice one Honda. Great vid Richy, keep em coming.

[@philhiggins4922]

“Thank you Scotland”. Thanks for making such a superb series of vids Rich and crew. I’m from Edinburgh but, love the west coast.

[@RichyVida]

Thank YOU, Phil!

[@alasdairfinlayson]

Near the 40 min mark, there used to be an area where a rocky path through a birch wood led down to the sea. In the mid sixties, my dad and I went down this path for a walk on a beautiful sunny day, and needing a pee, I strayed off the path about fifty yards into the trees and found an old British motorbike under a tarpaulin. Can't remember the make, but could be any of those mid fifties bikes, AJS, BSA, ARIEL, TRIUMPH, VELOCETTE. Estimate a 350, 500 single. Slightly rusty but complete, as if it had been there a few years. Went back there about fifteen years ago, and not only had the bike gone, but the wood had gone as well. Always wondered how and why it was there, and who was the lucky person who retrieved it!

[@paulwood7798]

Just epic Rich. You never fail and your pictures are great as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Powershiftcleaning]

cracking video boys. simply stunning scenery! poor Alby..... he does get some stick lol.

[@WheelsNotHeels]

Another fantastic trip video! This is better than anything on TV, Rich. Such amazing views. Thank you for all your hard work on editing this!

[@RichyVida]

Hey, the views get better and better! Should you ever make the journey over the pond, you MUST ride in Scotland!

[@timwilson1060]

Another fantastic video.i did that route in may it was sunshine and blue sky all week.roll on next episode cheers rich.

[@billmcskimming8021]

Brilliant videos as always. Never done the route routing Strontian to Mallaig. On the map for next year

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

Excellent viewing, as always, thanks.....

[@markhorton7013]

I'm loving it. Superb as always guys.... looking forward to the next instalment.

[@swebeypower8598]

Great film again. Loved doing it last year. Brought back great memories, thanks.

[@robertcanning1888]

That was heartbreaking to watch old steve injured. At the hotel getting taxied to hospital . you all done well by him

[@sire5494]

Great vid guys, as always. Richy, you mentioned doing a solo trip, I did a UK tour not long after you did this trip, and it was awesome. DO IT. SO RELAXING. It was my first ever tour, but had to challenge my self. And it was all inspired you guys 👍🏽👍🏽 People are great and always want to chat. Go for it.

[@kateclapperton6002]

great video bought back some good memories did NC500 last year and then carried on and did whole uk coast line over 28 days but Scotland and its roads are brilliant

[@neilurquhart8622]

Great tour Richy; the castle remains on Loch Ness is Urquhart Castle…..my ancestral home. When I was last there I told the lady at the pay desk who I was in the hope that she would let us in free…..fat chance! Neil Urquhart Cambridge 🇬🇧 PS: Have you considered a trans Canada tour East to West taking in the cities and the Rocky Mountains including Banff National Park and Jasper plus the many lakes…ending up in Vancouver, maybe Vancouver Island? I reckon it would be every bit as good as your USA tour, possibly even more spectacular?

[@Andy182w]

Cracking watch lads as usual. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You boys sure do know how to pick the weather Richy!! I'd have a word with Graeme and see if he can get that sorted for next time.....

[@AmenMoto]

I can actually see sunlight!

[@dillontatum8125]

You probably dont give a shit but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the login password. I would love any help you can offer me.

[@brixtondesmond5397]

@Dillon Tatum Instablaster =)

[@dillontatum8125]

@Brixton Desmond Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@dillontatum8125]

@Brixton Desmond It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!

[@timgibson2540]

Excellent follow on from the USA tour stunning scenery, wonderfully captured. 👍

[@johnnyhakansson1256]

Another road to put on my Scottland tour this summer. I think I´ll have to extend the trip. Beautiful vid, boys.

[@rickedwards6953]

Just finished the USA tour. Great trip, really loved you filming it so brilliantly. Now we’re in Scotland!

[@johnakyle5908]

Thanks for the mention at the start Rich. 👍 Ive been up north a couple of times but skipped the Applecross bit, need to get up there this year. Looking forward as always to the next instalment. John.

[@RichyVida]

Was great to meet you, John. Cheers for popping up mate

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

When you were at Glen Uig you should have had a little run out to Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point on mainland Britain. That's real wilderness 👍

[@TinsonTour]

Haha the old waterproof dilemma .. put em on early and sweat ur nadds off or risk getting soaked then struggling to get em on .... top vid again guys

[@RichyVida]

It is a dilemma mate. It’s as though we’re all scared to put me on! First sign of clear skies and they come straight off - only to get pissed on round the next corner haha

[@jamesthebambam1981]

Gore tex suit all the way!!!

[@HepcatHarley]

We had the same weather and we stayed at the Gairloch Sands Hotel too :) I remember many years ago a chap by the name of Tim Dinsdale came to our school to do a talk about the Loch Ness monster he said he had seen and filmed. I even bought his book but his photos and filming turned out to be of something else, a boat I think.

[@ricfair]

Great video Rich. You boy's are having great fun on some cracking roads and some fantastic scenery.(Pity about the rain though!!)

[@RichyVida]

Only a bit of rain 👍

[@paulsmyth497]

Not sure how many times I can say "Awesome Vid" Rich, but I'll try one more mate. Awsome Vid Rich. That video was my "Unwind" for this evening, as allus. I am now firmly in the corner of Captain Faff. Steve is probably my age - passionate biker - and just damn unlucky, whether it's comms, cans (in this one) or Countdown Timers. Mate - I am gunna ride with you boys in 2022 on pain of giggles. I'll sleep ok again Richy. Thanks mate. Love it pal. I will never say this again for fear of being a proper boring fart - but truly mate - you will NEVER know how much a love and appreciate your effort and passion. Now pi55 off - I need to sleep 👀🤣👍👍👍😁😊😂😂😂😂😂

[@RichyVida]

😘

[@trevb1922]

Ahh ( deep breath ).. Love Scotland.. love it love it love it... Nice way to start my Monday morning.. Poor Steve.. I've had 3 VFR and 3 different gen's.. ranging from 17K miles up to 73K miles and never heard anything that sounded that bad.. sounds a lot like my old sv650 when I thought the front cylinder was dead and water had just crept in behind the plug on front cylinder.. etc.. easy peezy fix and a big sigh of relief.. hope it something simple mate- Til the next episode :) Thanks again Richy !

[@jph710]

Not a bike fan , found your channel looking for NC500 tours and I'm glad I did amazing videos now watching the US tour, can't wait to do NC500 in May all be it in my car I would love to do it on a bike. What tour are you planning next?

[@Orangebiker1315]

Congratulations on the 75,000! Loving the Countdown!! Another great episode, looking forward to the next!

[@RichyVida]

As sweet now as the day she was born! ;-)

[@Orangebiker1315]

Probably sweeter!

[@stevensmith721]

Brilliant video, did the same last year. Going back this year, can’t wait

[@BMRTV]

Solo touring is fantastic. I love not having to herd cats when I want to stop, start, eat, etc. Very relaxing and freeing. No responsibility other than yourself. Of course I like being by myself so I have no issue with hanging out in the hotel for hours on my own.

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, lovely video as allways. You know, we used to have a story in Argentina like loch ness monster hhaha. It was called Nahuelito , a monster from the Nahuel Huapi lake in Patagonia. It's a huge lake Area: 530 km2 . I live in Wales and planing to do a Scotland trip . thanks for the video. Gus

[@P67R_Nick]

I love bealach na ba, did it 3 times in 2016. I'm gutted I haven't been passed Glasgow in 2017. Let's hope 2018 sees me back up in God's land. Nice video Rich. You and the guys keep me positive 👍

[@andyrawlings5369]

Rode the nc 500 myself great roads when i went last summer weather was cracking 5 days of sunshine even better on a v4 honda !!

[@davewash50]

Another great video Rich. I have to take issue with you over the Loch Ness Monster im afraid. We stopped in Fort Agustus at the Lovatt Arms, and Nessie does exist. In fact, she served us for breakfast every morning!!!! Eilean Donan castle is just the best place isnt it. Another great seris mate, thank you

[@RichyVida]

😂😂😂

[@Baza765]

Another cracking tour fella's ;-) 16;40,,,Why no drone,as it seemed so remote ?? 27;08,,,Classic ;-) Ride Safe Baza ;-)

[@ShahidKhan-pt7ko]

Very nice wather and nice tower

[@chriselliott9366]

Hi there boys.. Thanks for your videos.. Can you video your feed breaks as your banter must be funny to listen to and also richy your music seems to be missing which got me hooked watching in the first place.. Cheers x

[@philhines8720]

Another great video Lads thanks

[@gavinsmith7753]

Woohoo! That's my evening sorted.

[@mikestewart7322]

Nice one Rich, enjoyed that. What was up with Albys bike then. Exhaust header stud broken or nut come off. The bike that is, not Alby?

[@UKMadMike]

About bloody time 😂 I was waiting all over Xmas for this. Good episode again rich. I await the next episode 😁

[@GotToThink4yourself]

Been at Nessi’s lake, beautiful

[@rachelanne9486]

A tour on your own - just do it. The hardest part I find is actually leaving home. An hour up the road and I'm fine :)

[@criticalcuda]

This is something iv thought about for a few years now, .....one day

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's the only way to tour!

[@Powershiftcleaning]

i agree Rach, i always put off going for that one reason,

[@rachelanne9486]

Take a deep breathe, say goodbye to the cat (and any other loved ones) and ride :)

[@keno6494]

Rachel Lawrence in

[@davemarriott]

Driving up from Applecross towards Shieldaig in my Focus towing my Teardrop caravan a Stag decided to launch itself across the road in front of us. I nearly sh*t me sen.

[@peterhindle1984]

fish supper...or the local special... deep fried pizza...Please take Egon for the craic on your semi solo Rich...ace vid as usual Rich...

[@IngramCars]

Photos and video just doesn't do Apple Cross justice does it? Stunning place.

[@chrisfoster2249]

Hi RichyVida just sat watching your Scotland trip looks fantastic do you have a copy of the route you did thank you Chris from Ollerton Notts

[@Leroyjenkinsjnr]

Loved it. Watching the episodes back to back with a stella. Its funny watching these thinking I’m riding with you. When and wheres the next wildbad weekender?

[@RichyVida]

Be ready tomo night. 8pm.

[@BadMonkeyTouring]

Rich hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. Question...how in the World do you get the audio from your Drift to sync to your rear facing GoPro's? By the way, we're doing 10 days in June, riding Grimsel, Susten, Furka, San Bernardino, Bernina, Gavia, Stelvio, Brenner, Grossglockner and Gaberl Passes. Can't wait! Hope to make some good video.

[@BadMonkeyTouring]

Oh and I hear you can sync several Ghost S or Stealth cams together, but I can't find any information on how to sync the Ghost 4K. I don't think it can be done.

[@Radioactive_Slime]

At 25:15, pretty sure that was Jesse and Walter White. Mmm, maybe not. Cracking videos Richy.

[@mildcamper5429]

Nice one. Glad I didn't have so much rain when I went last year. Some luck at least. :-o

[@somecolbyguy1833]

Richy, what's the farthest you've gone w/flashing fuel light? Was it going through the state park at night on the America tour? I'm sure you don't remember me, but I'm one of your many loyal followers that also has a VFR ('07, maroon). (I'm the guy that noticed the different front wheel you had on on one of your tours lol!) Anyways, I've heard varying stories, but I've nervously gotten 30-35 miles out of mine with light flashing without running out. Anyways, thanks again for yet another great video! Your content, editing, etc are top-notch, and I always look forward to the next installment. Thanks again!! Shiny-side UP! :)

[@RichyVida]

Yeah I would say Defo the night time Skyline Drive run! That was about 35 Miles. I did a test years ago with a Jerry can. I’m sure I hit about 50mile before she ran out. Maybe that’s another video to do!

[@somecolbyguy1833]

Be a great vid, I'm guessing many would enjoy seeing that (including myself, as I "think" I can make it to my buddy's house in southern Cal...from Phoenix...on one fill-up. Still don't have the balls to try it, though. The Flashing Light lol!). Hey, man, thanks for the response. Your personal interest in your viewers is very much appreciated!

[@lozzergreene2624]

Had that problem from hollyhead to lichfield driving rain visor up in the dark with two up bloody hurts the face. Couldn't see a thing front light blinding wagon drivers as well due to all the weight and panniers. took me 4 hours

[@RichyVida]

It’s quite off putting isn’t it. Being able to see whilst riding a motorcycle is of some importance! :-)

[@michaelinkster11]

You could perhaps do a tour with TMF doing Lands End to Jon O Groats and Jon O Groats to Lands End respectively meeting in Carlisle for a coffee .... with TMF's anonymity preserved (not a dig)?

[@anthonyscannell2418]

Mint again lads

[@thebingleywheeler]

Brilliant

[@akepettersson4847]

Richy : do a tour by your self to North Cape 😉.

[@andrewtofts7884]

Great video Richy, did that route in the last week of May; was lucky enough to have the sun when we went over to Applecross and beyond. Was the Drift you referred to as having trouble with the 4K by any chance? Bruce (Teapotone) has been reviewing one and the results have been very disappointing; I have therefore ordered myself a Ghost S. Cheers, Andy

[@RichyVida]

Hi Andy. Not it was another S (not my normal one) but hasn’t happened since - touch wood!

[@andrewtofts7884]

RichyVida Thanks Richy, hopefully the one I get will be fine (the Ghost S has had a good reputation from a number of sources) and yours will be ok. I’m getting the camera in preparation for a trip to North Italy in June followed by Portugal/Spain in August, can’t wait. I also wanted to say I really enjoy the acoustic guitar that accompanied this video, I presume it’s you playing; it’s a lovely sound.

[@GSXRI300]

at 18.47 lochcarron hotel egon just aid he was hungry, biker friendly best steak and ale pie ever in the hotel

[@GSXRI300]

applecross is not on the offical route which is a good thing for us, keeps the motorhomes off it

[@RebelRides]

I hate it when the drift does that. I've found it's probably a fault with memory card formatting. For me I've found that formatting the card from your computer means you've got a bigger chance of it happening. If you use the Drift to format the card it doesn't happen - well, at least that's my experience and why I always use the Drift to format the cards once I've copied the footage.

[@RichyVida]

Yeah you should always format in the device not the computer. Dare I say it, it hasn’t happen since this incident. 🤷‍♂️

[@QuikyTortoise]

So what gloves you using Richy? waterproof and dont turn inside out when you take them off? my parnter and i are looking to do NC500 this year

[@RichyVida]

They’re Alpinestars Tucaman. Goretex. Amazing gloves. I have a real problem finding gloves to fit my shovels, mate. Took me months to find em. They have a lovely tight cuff, the Goretex later is sewn in so there no “gubbins” to pull out when removing from sweaty hands etc. Very comfy, and 100% wp

[@alanmcquaker9919]

Another great vlog , what month is this ?

[@RichyVida]

June?

[@alanmcquaker9919]

Cheers Richy, I'm looking at heading up that way later in the year, not sure I'll be trying Bealach na bah with a pillion, keep up the great vids.

[@thetravellingtriumph920]

Flipping brilliant, just bored the wife rigid with a 46min commentary as i did applecross and NC500 last year, but in the sun. Hoping u go up to Durness as the roads are unbelievable.

[@RichyVida]

Bored? How dare she! haha

[@Greggspies]

I wear Shoe Neotec, cold weather it steams up like a bitch and cook in summer. Got me eye on Arai X4 TOUR looks like loads of vents and like the Sun viewer too

[@GSXRI300]

18.43 egon complaining of being hungry you just passed the loch carron hotel, best steak n ale pie ever and the landlord is a biker, dont miss it next time

[@waltbarbour207]

Just catching up on some of your older videos. Brilliant, brought back some great memories and thankfully I got far better weather than you guys. I know you lot have some great banter but some of the faffing about reminds why I prefer to tour solo, each to their own I suppose 😁👍.

[@HoraceFogsworth]

A nice reminder of my own solo trip up there last July. Mine was far too rushed but I did at least manage to find better weather than you guys. I missed the north east part of the NC500 but rode the A896, A890 and A832 from Lochcarron to Gorstan and the A836 from Lairg up past Altnaharra to the north coast. all fantastically scenic roads and very very empty of traffic. There's some photos from my trip here www.cbr250.net/forum/ride-reports/65537-southampton-north-scotland-back.html for anyone interested.

[@DayooAdventures]

Awesome again Rich, was wondering what weather you guys had, going up over that little hill... Bless Alby and the abuse he deserves ops I mean gets. 👍

[@RichyVida]

He brings it on himself.

[@norriemasson4080]

Simply ACE Richy 👍

[@RichyVida]

Cheers Norrie

[@jamesweber4938]

Captain Faff strikes again !

[@Arbitrator207]

Ooh I remember Gairloch Hotel alright, what a shit hole! Scotland is just gorgeous though.

[@tristramgordon8252]

Your mate Elgol? doesn't sound too well, is he all right?

[@RichyVida]

If you're referring to the breathing issues. It's Gaz. He is unfit!

[@GSXRI300]

richie at 7,40 how did it go lol

[@colinburrows2941]

God help rich and the rest of the lads riding all day with dark Vader breathtaking in to intercom lol sorry gaz mint episode rich thanks

[@RichyVida]

The amount of work I have to do with his - and Alby’s - audio is ridiculous. Not sure they’re welcome anymore! Haha

[@GSXRI300]

gairloch hotel first place i took the ex missus lol

[@RichyVida]

Brought back some memories for ya then 😳

[@GSXRI300]

just a bit lol

[@IanTed]

Dumped my GS on that hairpin in the rain, wrong gear, great food at the inn though...

[@RichyVida]

Yes it is quite treacherous up there in the rain. I agree about the inn. Lovely food.

[@IanTed]

RichyVida Lovely biking country though, you should visit Northumberland and the Borders, awesome biking, I live just north of Hadrian’s Wall, heaven for biking...

[@AmenMoto]

First! Thanks Richy!

[@boxfullofneutral8514]

not sure on the legality of the no drone sign, however I am please you respected someones wishes.

[@RichyVida]

Always.

[@markcartwright1176]

👌👌👍👍

[@ShahidKhan-pt7ko]

Vfr is my hart

[@freemanscott78]

The guy that owns the pub in glenuig is a knob ,doesn't employ locals or the like ....great journey though Mr ....he even charged for a fire extinguisher when there was a fire at a neighbouring property ...Steve McFarlane you are everything that is wrong with settlers in the Highlands

[@andyjamestf]

First in ☺