Go out in the midday sun :)

Took the R1 out for a bit of a rip this morning, wasn't planning on going as far but you know how these things are :lol

First stop, just out onto the moors.

Smiddy Shaw Reservoir, Consett is to the right of the picture and Newcastle is away in the far middle distance.

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Gratuitous bike pic :)

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Where I came from.

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Where I was heading. Yes we do get that much snow in winter.

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Beautiful open roads, not more than the odd farmer or sight-seer to slow you down.

Time for Elevenses, the wonderful Hartside Cafe. Not a bad turn out for midweek.

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The road up, midway on one of the best biking roads in the UK.

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The road down...

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The Summit of Hartside Pass.

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Biking heaven snaking off into the distance, the Lake District is away to the left.

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Rode back via High Force, passed 2 Police bikes coming the other way. I was caning it round a right hander when I saw them so I just gave them a wave and carried on. They waved back!

Middleton-in-Teesdale. Popular stop for afternoon tea.

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Some great roads lead from here...

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Noticed the mobile dentist after I got home, mustn't be enough trade for a full time dentist out in the sticks.

By the time I got home I was sweating my chocks off, I just sat and looked at the bike. It's beautiful, just look at that rear-end.

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Good bits, running flat out in 3rd & 4th through some amazing twisties, bike performing like a dream. Caning it down deserted B roads without a care in the world.

Bad bits, the heat. So hot the tar is melting and you can smell it as you are tipping in. Oo-er.

Wow, that looks like a fun place to ride!
Great photos and story!

You bike is so f'n hot! Nice pics, Chuck.

I'm jealous! Beautiful countryside and great riding roads. Beautiful bike too!:thumbup

Well for my troubles I had a punctured rear the next morning :lol

All fixed now and the fly splat is long gone from the bike.

Thanks for the comments guys. :thumbup

When I look at those pictures I can hear the sound of the R1's heart racing:thumbup


Great pics :beermug

nice!!! makes me want to take a vacation

need to get a hold of one of them uk windscreens...