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R1Liz - 2025 Plans
Outlining plans for the channel for 2025 now that I’m going back to a full time job.
Last year I announced that I had quit my job to try and make it as a full time content creator leaning into my side hustle as an artist to support me financially while I went on big trips to try and grow my channel. Sadly despite my efforts my art business has been in steady decline and the channel isn’t growing fast enough to make up for it, so before I run out of money and the whole thing stops being fun I have gone back to work.
It’s been an amazing year and I’ve done everything I said I’d do, had a lot of fun with a lot of bikes and dragged you all along with me via two videos every week. I’m looking forward to 2025 for fresh reasons. I’m excited to go into work on Thursday to get stuck in, filling the Liz shaped hole in the office. It’s the same company, same role, they’ve missed me, I’ve missed them - the stars have aligned.
I’m still going to be making videos, I enjoy them very much so as long as I can I’ll be putting up 2 videos a week - or at the very least a Sunday video. I have loads of things planned for 2025, weekend and evening activities and a week away a few times. Suggestions for a September mini-adventure are welcomed! I’m thinking Spain-Portugal. A warm country - as a treat.
I am weirdly excited for summer but growingly aware that I have to get through the Dragon Rally before I can acknowledge it. I really hate Spring Time but it does produce some good content, if you’re going I’ll see you there! I’m tempted to take Svarty this time.
Since my art business is on a downward spiral after nearly 10 years, I’m feeling fairly good about shelving it. It’s had its time. I’ll still make and sell stickers because the whole process makes me so happy, and although custom artwork is still available through my website I’m no longer pushing it. My UA-cam following won’t notice this because this is the only platform of mine where I wasn’t advertising it, and I quite liked that.
I’ve joined a gym, nearly 4 years after badly breaking my leg I am getting through the pain to build strength so I can try harder and be less fearful with my off-road riding. I used to like running and I haven’t been able to, if I can do a 30 minute 5k in 2025 I’ll be over the moon.
Pinky isn’t going anywhere but she gets a break, and, maybe in a few years when I’ve scraped some money together and done some real actual planning, a bigger and stupider adventure.
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R1Liz - 2024 Best Bits Compilation
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Happy Christmas! Here’s a compilation of little pieces of 2024. Thank you to everyone who’s been watching and supporting my videos this year, and especially to everyone who’s sent encouragement and love my way. I hope you all have a great Christmas holiday and new year! See you in 2025 💖
R1Liz - Pinky Update (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Aventure - last bit)
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Late update! Sadly no footage from the last part of my adventure, I thought I could get to the ferry in 12 hours from the house in southern Germany, managed 550 miles out of about 650 before admitting defeat and finding a place in France to stay for just 6 hours before jumping back on the bike to get the early ferry back to England. I could have enjoyed my last few days, looked for good roads a...
R1Liz - Salisbury Plain Slow Wobble with Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail
Переглядів 2,1 тис.21 день тому
I’ve been itching to get back to Salisbury Plain and the Leoncino had the appearance and personality of a bike that would really enjoy some gravel. Unfortunately it’s stuck with me at the moment and although I too enjoy some gravel it has to be bone dry or I’m out. For some reason, even after a beautiful dry December week, the plains were soaked. I gave it my best shot but I’m very aware of my ...
R1Liz - Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail - First Ride
Переглядів 3,5 тис.21 день тому
R1Liz - Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail - First Ride
R1Liz & R1Brother at Motorcycle Live
Переглядів 3,2 тис.28 днів тому
R1Liz & R1Brother at Motorcycle Live
R1Liz - So Many Hairpins in Slovenia (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 21)
Переглядів 14 тис.Місяць тому
After a much needed day off in Slovenia to recharge and fill up on cheese and pasta, I am heading home! But first I get to enjoy Slovenia, a beautiful country that so far has only provided good experiences. I know about the Vrsic pass from back in June when I rode to it with the Can Am F3S and so I was happy to use it to get to Austria. I didn’t zoom in on the map enough to find out that it’s c...
R1Liz - A big old mess tbh (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 20)
Переглядів 3 тис.Місяць тому
Not my best creation which is a huge shame, here's a summary of my messy day going from Bosnia to Slovenia via the Croatian coast. I’d already decided that I was heading home, but I was in a rush to get out of Bosnia and back to where my phone worked again - having no way of contacting anyone or checking anything was a huge problem for me so my priority was to get to the border without anything...
R1Liz - Bosnia & Herzegovina (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 19)
Переглядів 5 тис.Місяць тому
Coming into Bosnia was a last minute decision. I was planning to turn around in Slovenia and head north via Italy, but I have been eyeing up all the wiggly roads on the maps app in Bosnia and at 7am this morning I decided to go for it, I found a very cheap place in the mountains and off I went, south into the heart of the country. I didn’t realise my phone company had cut me off until it was to...
R1Liz - Slovakia to Hungary to Slovenia (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 18)
Переглядів 4,3 тис.Місяць тому
A long day to get to Slovenia through Hungary. I was looking forward to Hungary but on Air BnB I couldn’t find a cheap place to stay that was suitable and on a route I needed and so unfortunately I mostly just shot through it, maybe one to do properly in the future. Slovenia emerged from the flat horizon, a landscape of huge green hills and finally it was time for the RR to have some fun. Unfor...
R1Liz - Slovakia (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 17)
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Slovakia! This was originally going to be a quick cut through because I was hoping to go to Romania - unfortunately this has to be saved for another adventure, but it means I can do the length of Slovakia and enjoy it fully. Mountains were the perfect welcome into this beautiful country, but I’m disappointed I didn’t see any bears. The dumplings soothed my sore throat, cleared my head and had a...
R1Liz - Tourists in Kraków (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 16)
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After a rubbish few days I’m so relieved to be in Krakow and finally getting my tyres sorted. I’m still sick but I can feel it fizzling out, it’s just a shame I had lower energy levels for a day out in Krakow. I normally avoid cities but I’ve heard positive things about this one and knowing my bike is safe in the hands of a nice posh BMW shop I was happy to go exploring. Now Pinky has new tyres...
R1Liz - Pit stop in Poland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 15)
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Update for everyone enjoying the day-to-day videos from this trip (no riding footage here - sorry!) I got sick! Aghhh. The stars have sort of aligned and although I’m unwell I’m also hanging around waiting for a tyre delivery, so it’s no huge loss. It’d be nice to explore the area and maybe see further east but I’ve decided to stay put and spend a day in bed in the hope that forced rest will ma...
R1Liz - Lithuania to Poland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 14)
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Poland! I’ve been excited about Poland, it’s huge, it’s different, I’ve heard excellent things about their hospitality and kind people. Similarly to France and Germany there will be a gradual shift in architecture and scenery as I go south and I’m looking forward to noticing all the subtle changes on my way down. My priority unfortunately is to get tyres, maybe I should have paid €600 in Finlan...
R1Liz - Latvia to Lithuania (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 13)
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Heading south into Lithuania, my mood is being carried by the autumn colours that are obviously so loved out here. I am getting a bit fed up with the local drivers - since I came east I’m getting overtaken constantly! I’m a fast bike and an ok rider, but I respect the speed limits (at least most of the time) - to get aggressively tail gated by a gigantic lorry is wild to me, should I speed up a...
R1Liz - Finland to Estonia to Latvia (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 12)
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R1Liz - Finland to Estonia to Latvia (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 12)
R1Liz - Straight Up Not Having A Good Time In Finland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 11)
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R1Liz - Straight Up Not Having A Good Time In Finland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 11)
R1Liz - Arriving in Finland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 10)
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R1Liz - Arriving in Finland (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 10)
R1Liz - Pitstop in Sweden (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 9)
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R1Liz - Pitstop in Sweden (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 9)
R1Liz - Finding my limit and running to Sweden (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 8)
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R1Liz - Finding my limit and running to Sweden (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 8)
R1Liz - Autumn Colours in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 7)
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R1Liz - Autumn Colours in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 7)
R1Liz - Snowy Mountain Roads in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 6)
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R1Liz - Snowy Mountain Roads in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure - Part 6)
R1Liz - Lost in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 5)
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R1Liz - Lost in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 5)
R1Liz - Rocky Road in South Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 4)
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R1Liz - Rocky Road in South Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 4)
R1Liz - Arriving in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 3)
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R1Liz - Arriving in Norway (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 3)
R1Liz - The Straights of Denmark (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 2)
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R1Liz - The Straights of Denmark (Arctic to Alpine S1000RR Adventure Part 2)
R1Liz - Pinky Update from Amsterdam - Irritable S1000RR (Also aRRctic Adventure Part 1)
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R1Liz - Pinky Update from Amsterdam - Irritable S1000RR (Also aRRctic Adventure Part 1)
R1Liz - Long Ride Home from Scandinavia Part 2 - Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
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R1Liz - Long Ride Home from Scandinavia Part 2 - Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
R1Liz - R1 v RR (from a sensible road rider)
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R1Liz - R1 v RR (from a sensible road rider)
R1Liz - Long Ride Home from Scandinavia Part 1 - Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
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R1Liz - Long Ride Home from Scandinavia Part 1 - Suzuki GSX-S1000GX

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Jay1975ca
    @Jay1975ca 2 години тому

    North America only gets 50hp

  • @DavidWhite-et6ve
    @DavidWhite-et6ve 3 дні тому

    You've got this liz such a strong woman and beautiful ❤

  • @Asaka-97
    @Asaka-97 4 дні тому

    Best wishes for 2025 ! XXX

  • @MrFoxRobert
    @MrFoxRobert 4 дні тому

    👋👍

  • @motorcyclin
    @motorcyclin 4 дні тому

    Have a great 2025. See you at ABR.

  • @Naeem_Xplores
    @Naeem_Xplores 5 днів тому

    Enjoying your videos as I found your channel recently. What sort of Mic you are using with the Ace Pro?

  • @markgallagher2386
    @markgallagher2386 6 днів тому

    Just treated myself to this setup - the way the helmet and Sena system are designed to fit was the deal clincher and all works well with my music and Calimoto navigation 👍

  • @stevesalldayventures
    @stevesalldayventures 7 днів тому

    Happy new year! I think short form video's with little trips away turn out great. I'm thinking the subscribers here can all cheer and make noise when you are at ABR speaking! and I'm sure other vloggers will show their support for you as well when you are speaking! 🙂Just one video suggestion, maybe an updated video on your moto vlogging setup? (how is the insta fairing?) Anyway, all the best to 2025!

  • @JeremyHollier
    @JeremyHollier 7 днів тому

    Happy New Year. Thank you for the videos over the last year, good luck for your future plans.

  • @marktorbay
    @marktorbay 8 днів тому

    Happy new year to everyone ✌️

  • @ozzyprogdomino8815
    @ozzyprogdomino8815 8 днів тому

    Happy new year. Hope 2025 is a great one.

  • @richardrichardson-t9x
    @richardrichardson-t9x 9 днів тому

    Happy New Year all the best on your new job. ❤❤

  • @andrewharrop7932
    @andrewharrop7932 9 днів тому

    Shame you got to go back to a full-time job, but keep doing what and when you can. Cracking vlogs, I'm intrigued to know which bike you prefer the GT or the GX seeing how you have rode them both, GX seamed a little tall for my short legs (29") but looked better suspension set up etc.. take care, stay safe, and see you at ABR. Have a Happy New Year 🥂🏍👌👍

  • @GirlwithacarAndajob
    @GirlwithacarAndajob 9 днів тому

    Aw, no big trips??? & a proper job again??? You’re such an inspiration to me- I’ll miss the adventures over many episodes ❤

  • @russelllloyd8920
    @russelllloyd8920 9 днів тому

    Why don't you buy a classic bike! Classic bike for classic girl! 😂 A bike without electronics with a few oil leaks to sort and the satisfaction of a bit of chrome to polish!

  • @benderbender1233
    @benderbender1233 9 днів тому

    hi luv!!! 👋😘 heres t0 a grrrrrreat 2025!!! 🖖🌝🖖

  • @mancavemoto
    @mancavemoto 9 днів тому

    Happy New Year Liz!

  • @richardh6756
    @richardh6756 9 днів тому

    If you had the money would you replace pinky with GX.love your channel.😊

  • @kennyc4636
    @kennyc4636 9 днів тому

    Liz the bike fixer! Practice makes perfect you got the tools just start trying small things like the chain and work up from that :)

  • @Rockout52
    @Rockout52 9 днів тому

    How's this for a coincidence, I was born and grew up in the Portsmouth area, then I moved to Somerset where I currently still live, I also own a 2024 BMW S1000R, I frequently take a ride back to the Portsmouth area and Hayling Island, might bump into you on the A303 one day, lol. Happy New Year Liz🥰

    • @R1_Liz
      @R1_Liz 9 днів тому

      Did I see you on the 303 today bc there was an R going up the hill towards Starbucks

    • @PabloConcrete
      @PabloConcrete 9 днів тому

      @@R1_Liz 👀

    • @Rockout52
      @Rockout52 9 днів тому

      @@R1_Liz No wasn't me, I was out and about the Burnham On Sea area yesterday.

  • @smoky2stroke
    @smoky2stroke 10 днів тому

    Maybe get an old KTM 690 Enduro R. Great fun, can do green lanes and easy to learn how to do maintenance on.

  • @ranesgarage2431
    @ranesgarage2431 10 днів тому

    Buy suzuki gsx750 (or 1200) inazuma 98-04 .. very nice bike to drive and easy to repair.

  • @mageprometheus
    @mageprometheus 10 днів тому

    What did the big torque wrench say to the little torque wrench? We've clicked 😀

  • @TomVestvik
    @TomVestvik 10 днів тому

    BMW S1000XR vs this Suzuki would be interesting. And Godt nytt år! 🥂

  • @howardskeivys4184
    @howardskeivys4184 10 днів тому

    Liz, whatever comments are made on your projected persona or demeanour are only observations. Be yourself. It’s worked to bring you the substantial following, and is the reason I enjoy your videos. I wish you for 2025, everything you’d wish for yourself. 🛖

  • @skts2610
    @skts2610 10 днів тому

    All the best for 2025 Liz, really enjoyed binge watching your channel, loving your sense of humour too… Think you should try and get out on a proper sport touring bit of kit as in, a H2SXSE…. I’ve been all over Europe two up on mine, never missed a beat and had zero issues in the 4+ years of ownership. Also looking forward to seeing you do some of your own maintenance too. Really helps if you know the basics👌🏽

  • @gordonmckenzie3322
    @gordonmckenzie3322 10 днів тому

    great wee video Liz, 💐👍, you go girl 😃💐, have a great old year night down there, and have a great new year to, I'm looking forward for your next video, and please remember a little preparation may help for your talk event, 🏍️👍, keep it going Liz, have a great one,🏍️🏍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎👍

  • @robertsmith4466
    @robertsmith4466 10 днів тому

    Tools I love tools we want to see what you got in your new set before they get all greasy. My travel plan this year has changed a bit so I might even make ABR weekend then go directly from there to BMW motorrad days in Germany.

  • @FastRuffneck
    @FastRuffneck 10 днів тому

    Another great vid Liz. Excited for the year ahead. Great that you have a palatable plan B … and there’s still so much more of the UK to explore. (Available for both public speaking and mechanical engineering tips 😊) HNY

  • @gordonmckenzie3322
    @gordonmckenzie3322 10 днів тому

    cheers Liz,💐👍, Xmas was great 😃, have a great old year night down there 🥃👍, and a happy New year, looking forward for your next year's videos, 💐🏍️🏍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎👍

  • @studisco2327
    @studisco2327 10 днів тому

    Nice update, thank you. The GX seems to be a bit unloved by most, but I really liked it. Learning to mechanic a bit and learning to off road better are both really good goals, I'm aiming to off road a bit more myself, but I also can't afford the lessons - well, I'm not willing to pay that much anyway. So, I'll have to learn as I go like you. Happy New Year, and I'll look forward to seeing more of you in 2025

  • @ralphsmotodiary
    @ralphsmotodiary 10 днів тому

    Best wishes for 2025, Liz. Hope the new/old job treats you well. Might come to ABR again but still way too many people for my liking. If I do I will be Schrödinger's onlooker and will be at your talk and also simultaneously not be at your talk.

  • @johnterry804
    @johnterry804 10 днів тому

    2vids a week is really hard work? 1vid is enough! Or you can burn out ? But mostly just enjoy it! Happy New Year and looking forward to great biking season!!

  • @Bosunsbikes
    @Bosunsbikes 10 днів тому

    Sounds a great plan, I look forward to more adventures while you im sure plan the next big ones, wishing you a fab 2025

  • @pipitberjuang7834
    @pipitberjuang7834 10 днів тому

    hi Liz, getting forward for adventure in 2025. i would like to see the hidden united kingdom especially the villages. i wish a happy new year. oh yes , it would be nice if could share you talks in the youtube....bye see you next year. love from malaysia.

  • @Ketil.
    @Ketil. 10 днів тому

    I wish you a happy new year.🙂

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 10 днів тому

    You could consider a second hand RE Meteor of Himi/Scram as they are a basic engine to start with. If not look for Can N on auction sites or Autocar etc. They are vehicles that have had small damages to them for what ever reason.

  • @joewilliams5396
    @joewilliams5396 10 днів тому

    The Can-Am -Ryker videos was a good series, that would be interesting topic to listen to. You have so many interesting stories, stored in your video collection for people who are not aware of your content to talk about. I'm sure you will be fine on stage. Looking forward to your 2025 content.