No matter what new activity you start, it takes a long time to build up strength and endurance alongside the technical skill. You were right to cut the trip short!
Martha. Your doing really well . We all take tumbles and it does knock your confidence and being tired doesn't help . I'm exactly the same and as I've said before. I'm 54 years old and I started greenlaning when I was 17 years old . You have nothing to prove take it steady and don't be worried if you have to say . I need to stop greenlaning today and rest . Its not failure. Its knowing your limits. Take care mate
Being knackered never helps even for the most experienced bikers. You're doing really well, Martha. With time you'll learn to look much further ahead when you're riding and not so much just in front of you or at your front wheel. Excellent videos again guys.
I winced a bit as you pulled Martha up from that fall. My wife came off her bike a did break her hip. A seconds pause just to check her out better! imho. Hats of to you guys all the same am enjoying the footage.
Dam, I hope you recover well after them falls. You did right calling it and coming off the traisl to easier rides. Agreed too much can be had. Also what was this noise in the vid at 27:57
Well done!! That was a super tricky trail! Knowing when to call it and taking your time was a smart move!! Can’t wait to see the new luggage pieces! Have a great week! 🙌🏻🫶🏻💖
25:41 Martha don't rush lass ,riding trails, it will come in time yes ,you doing it and that's the main point ,hey you got to walk before you can run ye .
Just done like 380 miles on my old dt for a overnight camp. What a weekend the views were stunning. Just started watching this vid. Hope yous are well. Added more in my comments after watching the video
Well done Martha. You are getting more better can hear the difference in the clutch ect. It's just going to come down to building more time on some trails and learn along the way. What works and doesn't for you every rider styles are completely different. You will get there. Like the old saying if you fall off that horse get right back on it. Massive difference from when you first started try using your back brake more on the downhills to keep your front loose to move about and keep a semi loose grip on the handlebars so you don't fatigue your arms grip the bike with the legs you'll get there and he's there every step of the way. Keep fucking smashing them trails
to make your lives a lot easier on the bikes you really should get a better bags that hang either side of the bike - they can be found for low cost now - well done on the trip and especially to Martha - crackin job lass
Well done guys, great video stick at it Martha. I think the new luggage system should help you it will be better balanced and also sit firmer against the bike which will help your balance in tricky spots. But hats off to you both. Look forward to the next episode
That is way to hard of trails to be on that new to the sport. Besides the skill required, it takes time to build the muscle and endurance to pound over roacks like that. I would have been shocked if you weren't crashing. Rocky trails are hard, much less steep rocky ones. Add in exhaustion...
I get days like that, had one the other day, some of which is recorded in my recent upload, also locked myself out the house too 😂, had to wait for the missus coming home, so don't knock yourself for it Martha, everyone has days like it, however keep an eye on those wrists, could easily be a fractured scaphoid, happened to me a couple of year ago, took a day or two till I knew something wasn't right and then went to hospital, btw I'm still learning off road and it ain't easy, so good on ya for doing it so soon after passing your test, keep the videos coming both of you, looking forward to the next one 👍 .....I just want to say something about the other comments, no one is getting pushed too hard in these videos, Mitch has offered to stop on a few occasions now & asking if she is okay, I'm pretty sure Martha would say enough is enough if she wanted to, they did go off track eventually, so saying Mitch is controlling is bang out of order, Martha can speak & decide for herself if she felt pressured, I don't see it in these videos, however it's the usual on social media, someone has to bring up some rubbish about something over nothing, Martha, Mitch keep doing what your doing 👍
Some pretty tough sections on the TET up North, the weight of the luggage up high won't help you either, but don't beat ya self up, we all have days like that 😉 Keep the video's coming, and ride safe.
Great video as always - Martha has helped inspire my other half to get her license. What intercom do you guys use, I can’t remember if you covered in a previous video.
Well done to you both, been there Martha, dropping the bike lots and losing confidence, you did well not to push it too much. I bet if you were to do the same trail in a months time you'd smash it because you know what you are up against, I always try and chill for 5 minures once I've had an off, calm down then restart.... shorter off road riding times helps also... peanut butter and honey wraps.... i shouldnt knock it I suppose 😂 rest up and continue, very enjoyable.
Thank you, yeah it was just one of them days, too much after eachother in one. Maybe if it was day one or even a couple of days rest inbetween I would’ve been absolutely fine, who knows but I learn as I go. Honestly you should try it or on toast 👏🏼 😍 thank you!
You'll get there Martha! You might also need to look at your food intake, because you're not getting near as much protein as you'd need on such heavy days, hence you're just draining your energy levels.
Very true! We need to get a good rotation of some staple meals when travelling on the bikes. Hopefully with the luggage we can pack more and have proper meals
Tiredness makes a transfer of strain from the bike onto yourself. Martha will probably do that trail again and wonder what all the difficulty was about. This trip was probably too much at this point. A 3 hour ride for one day only is plenty at this stage. I agree that the clutch issue is only a confidence issue whereby Martha needs to leave the clutch disengaged and allow the bottom end torque to do the work and to maintain momentum. That will come in time.
Yeah that’s super true. Can confirm since this video was filmed we did some clutch work off camera one day and I’ve really got the confidence there now and my riding has come on so well now understanding how to feather properly.
@@TheJammyGits also with bike switched off, stand on the pegs and keep balance by turning front wheel side to side because its the same when riding at slow speed.
Martha, please don't push yourself as hard as you are. Mitch is a great rider, but he wasn't 2 months after he started riding. As with everything in life, you have to learn to walk before you can run. Some off road riding is fine, but what you two are doing would tax a lot of experienced riders and ALL new riders. Going for 100 greuling miles per day is 5 times more than what Martha should be doing with such little experience. I hope you reel it in and develope your skills at a slower pace so that you develope the confidence you'll need instead of anxiety, a fear of riding, and possible serious injury. Love you guys, love your channel, but hope you'll rethink your pace. ❤Lauren
Tough to watch Martha hitting the deck but chin up and you will get there. Mitch could you take any more weight off Martha’s bike to help her? Your new luggage should help massively. Keep up the good work both of you as you are a joy to watch. 👍
Thank you, yes the new luggage has come which you’ll seen in a couple of videos time and we’ve just got back from a trip and it’s soooo good, the bike performs a lot better when it’s got proper luggage than a backpack and bungee😂😂
Feck my heart when Martha do not put her feet on the pegs when driving on weird gravel. Nearly shat my pants there. There is no in-between at such places. You must be aggressive like a werewolf. Martha must find her pitbull in her soul :D :D🥊
I am a life long motorcyclist, ex motorcycle instructor, lots of Trackday training, off road school etc etc. Mate, she's only just passed her test and you are pushing her way too hard, a lot of experienced riders would struggle with what you're putting her through. You can hear the way she is breathing....Holding your breath through fear, then almost hyperventilating after with relief that you survived is not good or an enjoyable way to learn. You'r gonna put her off bikes for life...
I mentioned this on a comment 5 weeks ago , particularly because Martha did not appear to be ahead of the bike at all. Back then he was pushing her when it was very very clear she was not comfortable. He seems very controlling.
I think you’re doing really well, Martha. I just don’t like it when you come off. I just think you’re really gonna hurt yourself. It worries me a bit. I don’t know if you watch itchy Boots but her latest video she’s come off and she’s somewhere by Africa she’s on her own and she thinks she’s broke a collarbone. She has sent a text to her friend for her friend to message someone and try and get help to her , but where she is it’s so remote she could be there for hours or days at least you’re lucky you’ve got Mitch who’s really good to you?👍😘
We watched her video just after you said, such a shame for her, but it does make me realise how lucky I am that me and Mitch travel together. Couldn’t imagine doing it on my own!
some of those trails are a little difficult. might want to let her get used to easier trails first cause after awhile it's not going to be fun for her and then she'll lose interest
That's a lot of riding for someone who is still learning basic skills. Might be worth backing off the trail riding just for a little while until Martha gets more comfortable with the basics. Too much too soon might spoil it all for her. Great video though, again :)
I know nothing about biking but how sensible of you to call it, no point in getting really badly injured, you can always live to fight another day! Recognised quite a bit of your route, the Dales are gorgeous, good luck with the rest of your travels 😊🐶🐶🚐
You don't have to eat rubbish just because youre on bikes lol. Have you seen Austin Vince going round the world a few times? Mondo Enduro and Terra Circa? Dated now but that's what got me in to bikes.... brilliant and well worth viewing... might give you some inspiration:)
why off road all the time. ?.would it be much more pleasant to see the country on touring bikes or is their a reason that i don't know about , i get exhausted just watching these videos !!
Its very hard to know what trails are coming your way while plotting a route out as you are only looking at a 2D map. We quickly learned that it was too tough for her hence why we called it before it got worse.
Martha, you have done well…remember how little time you have in the saddle. That is tough terrain to ride on a Dual Sport bike…especially when you are just starting out. You guys are making good decisions and bailing when you aren’t feeling it! Hugs to you both and keep on riding.
Yup, more off road training for sure but maybe look at your tires as well…so some research and find the best tires you can. Aside from all of that, hope you are really enjoying yourself and having a. Grand adventure! The two of you make an awesome team!
And you should walk down and Mitch should take your stuff. You should take a week off. This is just now getting to digging in a coal-mine and not learning and taking in stuff. Take a vacation in benidorm or whatever. Mitchs dad should sort you out by now...
She doesn't want to let Mitch down. My concern is she may have a dreadful accident before she becomes a confident rider. The trails they are riding are not for training. Martha should be with a qualified instructor until she is ahead of the bike.
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No matter what new activity you start, it takes a long time to build up strength and endurance alongside the technical skill. You were right to cut the trip short!
Martha is absolutely smashing it. You go girl, sick riding. Proud of ya
Thank you 🥹
Martha. Your doing really well . We all take tumbles and it does knock your confidence and being tired doesn't help . I'm exactly the same and as I've said before. I'm 54 years old and I started greenlaning when I was 17 years old . You have nothing to prove take it steady and don't be worried if you have to say . I need to stop greenlaning today and rest . Its not failure. Its knowing your limits. Take care mate
Being knackered never helps even for the most experienced bikers. You're doing really well, Martha. With time you'll learn to look much further ahead when you're riding and not so much just in front of you or at your front wheel. Excellent videos again guys.
So true! Thanks so much❤️
Itchy boots down....
Martha down....
What a day!
Aye a know just watched that earlier was gutted and now this.
Wish the 2 of them all the best
9:44 Martha's doing really well ,it will do her good to attempt the hard stuff , 👍
Looks really difficult but well done! You could try switching between an offroad day and onroad day to keep your energy up!
I winced a bit as you pulled Martha up from that fall. My wife came off her bike a did break her hip. A seconds pause just to check her out better! imho. Hats of to you guys all the same am enjoying the footage.
Martha " i wanna take in the views but also like have to look where i'm going''.....''Oh look, bunny rabbit''🐰🐇🤣🤣. You pair are the best😂❤
You are amazing Marth ! You are tackling some hard stuff !
Thank you🥹
27:06 Mitch man spread is in widescreen ❤
Nice relationship you've got though, really supportive, both ways. Good to see.
Guys you know you’ve made it when you get the AG1 sponsorship! Congrats!! 🥂
Hahaha thank you, it’s bloody great stuff 👏🏼👏🏼
Dam, I hope you recover well after them falls. You did right calling it and coming off the traisl to easier rides. Agreed too much can be had. Also what was this noise in the vid at 27:57
This doesn’t look like much fun. Martha you’re a trooper. I’d have packed it in on day one. ❤
29:45 well done guys ,keep it up ye , take care 👋🤠👍
16:48 well done lass,
Well done!! That was a super tricky trail! Knowing when to call it and taking your time was a smart move!! Can’t wait to see the new luggage pieces! Have a great week! 🙌🏻🫶🏻💖
Thanks so much!!
4:13 Hey Martha ,Mitch what's the tent you using ,it's a clip up one ye .
Ba ba black sheep 😂 so loving your adventures
25:41 Martha don't rush lass ,riding trails, it will come in time yes ,you doing it and that's the main point ,hey you got to walk before you can run ye .
13:10 marth keep your wrist elevated lass
That was a tough day... Nice thinking and decisions after everything!
Just done like 380 miles on my old dt for a overnight camp.
What a weekend the views were stunning.
Just started watching this vid.
Hope yous are well.
Added more in my comments after watching the video
Well done Martha.
You are getting more better can hear the difference in the clutch ect.
It's just going to come down to building more time on some trails and learn along the way. What works and doesn't for you every rider styles are completely different.
You will get there. Like the old saying if you fall off that horse get right back on it.
Massive difference from when you first started try using your back brake more on the downhills to keep your front loose to move about and keep a semi loose grip on the handlebars so you don't fatigue your arms grip the bike with the legs you'll get there and he's there every step of the way.
Keep fucking smashing them trails
to make your lives a lot easier on the bikes you really should get a better bags that hang either side of the bike - they can be found for low cost now - well done on the trip and especially to Martha - crackin job lass
You two are tough. May the gods ride with you.
17:52 is there any cool stream round there to bathe your wrists ,equivalent of ice ye
Well done guys, great video stick at it Martha. I think the new luggage system should help you it will be better balanced and also sit firmer against the bike which will help your balance in tricky spots. But hats off to you both. Look forward to the next episode
Thank you!
Hi guys well done lifes is a Challenge memories not just dreams make your life a adventure. Just send it . Yes the clutch is your friend .
Ro
Proud of you， Martha
Thank you!
That is way to hard of trails to be on that new to the sport. Besides the skill required, it takes time to build the muscle and endurance to pound over roacks like that. I would have been shocked if you weren't crashing. Rocky trails are hard, much less steep rocky ones. Add in exhaustion...
21:45 RICE ,Rest Ice Compress Elevate guys .
I get days like that, had one the other day, some of which is recorded in my recent upload, also locked myself out the house too 😂, had to wait for the missus coming home, so don't knock yourself for it Martha, everyone has days like it, however keep an eye on those wrists, could easily be a fractured scaphoid, happened to me a couple of year ago, took a day or two till I knew something wasn't right and then went to hospital, btw I'm still learning off road and it ain't easy, so good on ya for doing it so soon after passing your test, keep the videos coming both of you, looking forward to the next one 👍 .....I just want to say something about the other comments, no one is getting pushed too hard in these videos, Mitch has offered to stop on a few occasions now & asking if she is okay, I'm pretty sure Martha would say enough is enough if she wanted to, they did go off track eventually, so saying Mitch is controlling is bang out of order, Martha can speak & decide for herself if she felt pressured, I don't see it in these videos, however it's the usual on social media, someone has to bring up some rubbish about something over nothing, Martha, Mitch keep doing what your doing 👍
Appreciate that mate, ride safe 👍
I’m in this vid at 11.04 for a nano second 😂 great vid guys sorry to see you had a mishap
😅 couldn't get the GoPro on in time. You were the first and only people we saw on the trails! Hope you had a good ride
"9 o'clock, that's quite late, that's allowed..."😂😂😂
Some pretty tough sections on the TET up North, the weight of the luggage up high won't help you either, but don't beat ya self up, we all have days like that 😉 Keep the video's coming, and ride safe.
Thanks so much!
Great video as always - Martha has helped inspire my other half to get her license. What intercom do you guys use, I can’t remember if you covered in a previous video.
Thanks so much! We use the Cardo Packtalk Edge duo pack
Physical strength and skill need to be considered. Well done for the right decision.
Great video again.
Be conscious when choosing gear at the start of steep descents.
Ride Safe 😋🇳🇴
Always! Thank you 🥰
Well done to you both, been there Martha, dropping the bike lots and losing confidence, you did well not to push it too much.
I bet if you were to do the same trail in a months time you'd smash it because you know what you are up against, I always try and chill for 5 minures once I've had an off, calm down then restart.... shorter off road riding times helps also... peanut butter and honey wraps.... i shouldnt knock it I suppose 😂 rest up and continue, very enjoyable.
Thank you, yeah it was just one of them days, too much after eachother in one. Maybe if it was day one or even a couple of days rest inbetween I would’ve been absolutely fine, who knows but I learn as I go. Honestly you should try it or on toast 👏🏼 😍 thank you!
You'll get there Martha! You might also need to look at your food intake, because you're not getting near as much protein as you'd need on such heavy days, hence you're just draining your energy levels.
Very true! We need to get a good rotation of some staple meals when travelling on the bikes. Hopefully with the luggage we can pack more and have proper meals
Please be careful Martha hope your injuries ain't serious safe riding guys
Keep up the good work
Tiredness makes a transfer of strain from the bike onto yourself. Martha will probably do that trail again and wonder what all the difficulty was about. This trip was probably too much at this point. A 3 hour ride for one day only is plenty at this stage. I agree that the clutch issue is only a confidence issue whereby Martha needs to leave the clutch disengaged and allow the bottom end torque to do the work and to maintain momentum. That will come in time.
Yeah that’s super true. Can confirm since this video was filmed we did some clutch work off camera one day and I’ve really got the confidence there now and my riding has come on so well now understanding how to feather properly.
@@TheJammyGits also with bike switched off, stand on the pegs and keep balance by turning front wheel side to side because its the same when riding at slow speed.
Holy cr@p Martha, well done but don’t forget how long you’ve been riding. Keep up your spirits and it’ll come. Also loved the vlog
Martha, please don't push yourself as hard as you are. Mitch is a great rider, but he wasn't 2 months after he started riding. As with everything in life, you have to learn to walk before you can run. Some off road riding is fine, but what you two are doing would tax a lot of experienced riders and ALL new riders. Going for 100 greuling miles per day is 5 times more than what Martha should be doing with such little experience. I hope you reel it in and develope your skills at a slower pace so that you develope the confidence you'll need instead of anxiety, a fear of riding, and possible serious injury. Love you guys, love your channel, but hope you'll rethink your pace. ❤Lauren
Tough to watch Martha hitting the deck but chin up and you will get there.
Mitch could you take any more weight off Martha’s bike to help her? Your new luggage should help massively.
Keep up the good work both of you as you are a joy to watch. 👍
Thank you, yes the new luggage has come which you’ll seen in a couple of videos time and we’ve just got back from a trip and it’s soooo good, the bike performs a lot better when it’s got proper luggage than a backpack and bungee😂😂
@@TheJammyGits that’s awesome!! Can’t wait to see the vid 👍
Take care Martha and mitch
Thanks!
Where is it ? What is the trail, is it part of some marked trail ?
This is in the Yorkshire Dales, part of the Trans Euro Trail
v interesting...cant believe.. both u r great..I'm an indian.just impossible to me bt surely appreciate your journey. which country you belongs to?
Feck my heart when Martha do not put her feet on the pegs when driving on weird gravel. Nearly shat my pants there. There is no in-between at such places. You must be aggressive like a werewolf. Martha must find her pitbull in her soul :D :D🥊
I am a life long motorcyclist, ex motorcycle instructor, lots of Trackday training, off road school etc etc.
Mate, she's only just passed her test and you are pushing her way too hard, a lot of experienced riders would struggle with what you're putting her through.
You can hear the way she is breathing....Holding your breath through fear, then almost hyperventilating after with relief that you survived is not good or an enjoyable way to learn.
You'r gonna put her off bikes for life...
I mentioned this on a comment 5 weeks ago , particularly because Martha did not appear to be ahead of the bike at all. Back then he was pushing her when it was very very clear she was not comfortable. He seems very controlling.
@@CookingAroundTheWorld very controlling character indeed .
"What do I do Mitch?"
"Just scare them off"
"Ha! ... you stay there" 😂
RIP to people who haven't found this channel yet 🤣💔
😂😂 love this, thank you😂❤️
I think you’re doing really well, Martha. I just don’t like it when you come off. I just think you’re really gonna hurt yourself. It worries me a bit.
I don’t know if you watch itchy Boots but her latest video she’s come off and she’s somewhere by Africa she’s on her own and she thinks she’s broke a collarbone. She has sent a text to her friend for her friend to message someone and try and get help to her , but where she is it’s so remote she could be there for hours or days at least you’re lucky you’ve got Mitch who’s really good to you?👍😘
We watched her video just after you said, such a shame for her, but it does make me realise how lucky I am that me and Mitch travel together. Couldn’t imagine doing it on my own!
some of those trails are a little difficult. might want to let her get used to easier trails first cause after awhile it's not going to be fun for her and then she'll lose interest
How come you guys don't use 1st gear? It's much more difficult starting off straight into an obstacle in second...
That's a lot of riding for someone who is still learning basic skills. Might be worth backing off the trail riding just for a little while until Martha gets more comfortable with the basics. Too much too soon might spoil it all for her.
Great video though, again :)
love you guys ..but these are not easy trails,,,,even for an expert,,,,
I know nothing about biking but how sensible of you to call it, no point in getting really badly injured, you can always live to fight another day! Recognised quite a bit of your route, the Dales are gorgeous, good luck with the rest of your travels 😊🐶🐶🚐
Thanks so much❤️
You don't have to eat rubbish just because youre on bikes lol. Have you seen Austin Vince going round the world a few times? Mondo Enduro and Terra Circa? Dated now but that's what got me in to bikes.... brilliant and well worth viewing... might give you some inspiration:)
Martha claims to have eat very well when the previous clip shows wraps, peanut butter and honey. 😂😂 love you Brit’s and your food
It was our only option😫😂 don’t knock it until you’ve tried it though😍
As i always so Marth no matter what obstacles are in your way, you conquer it like an absolute Bad Bitch ❤
YOUR doing amazing 🤙🤙
XOXO
Thank you!!!❤️❤️
why off road all the time. ?.would it be much more pleasant to see the country on touring bikes or is their a reason that i don't know about , i get exhausted just watching these videos !!
We enjoy being off road, makes it a lot more interesting than seeing tarmac all the time!
You both should be on Teneras rather than those Honda CRF junk
rather concerned when she said she was injured and she was just yanked up to her feet.......
this trail is WAY too difficult for such un experienced girl. why so hard ?
Its very hard to know what trails are coming your way while plotting a route out as you are only looking at a 2D map. We quickly learned that it was too tough for her hence why we called it before it got worse.
@@TheJammyGits yeah thats indeed true.. i was like damn this is hard haha
Martha, you have done well…remember how little time you have in the saddle. That is tough terrain to ride on a Dual Sport bike…especially when you are just starting out.
You guys are making good decisions and bailing when you aren’t feeling it! Hugs to you both and keep on riding.
Yup, more off road training for sure but maybe look at your tires as well…so some research and find the best tires you can. Aside from all of that, hope you are really enjoying yourself and having a. Grand adventure! The two of you make an awesome team!
Shut up
I really don’t think Martha enjoys with she’s just doing it for Mitch😢
Why not drive on more easy roads first ? have no idea why you must drive offroad when she is not used to it.
And how do u get used to it and learn? You do it by giving it a go
Exactly our point, it’s a sport at the end of the day! I won’t progress if I don’t make mistakes and learn from them🤪
And you should walk down and Mitch should take your stuff. You should take a week off. This is just now getting to digging in a coal-mine and not learning and taking in stuff. Take a vacation in benidorm or whatever. Mitchs dad should sort you out by now...
I don't understand why she rides these trails , she's obviously not ready to ride , scared and emotional wreck .
She doesn't want to let Mitch down. My concern is she may have a dreadful accident before she becomes a confident rider. The trails they are riding are not for training. Martha should be with a qualified instructor until she is ahead of the bike.