On-bike video

[biwoz]

I'm the first to admit this is not Academy Award stuff (and don't ask why it's so small! I'll have to check my recording parameters).

However, it's the video of my ride from Perth, Western Australia, via Toodyay Road, to Toodyay, a small agricultural town about 85 km north-east of the capital, on the Avon River. Popular destination for motorbike day trips.

NOTE: Unfortunately, some electrical "crackles" on the audio track -- they come and go -- mainly at the start.

This is an hour ride compressed into 6 and-a-half minutes, so don't expect great continuity.

I just thought some of you who don't what it's like around here may like a quick squiz (squiz = look, same as "butcher's" or "Captain Cook").

Bruce
(Don't start on me Gurninman!! ;D)

D'oh!! The link is:

[teffort]

Nice one Bruce. I know it was edited but I didn't see you come up behind any traffic even once - you'd never find that here in blighty. Assume the camera was mounted on your helmet?

Bit disappointed not to see any kangaroos though

Paul

[alpaholic]

"Gravel is not your friend."

Great vid!

[biwoz]

Nice one Bruce. I know it was edited but I didn't see you come up behind any traffic even once - you'd never find that here in blighty. Assume the camera was mounted on your helmet?

Bit disappointed not to see any kangaroos though

Traffic was pretty light -- but it's very rare to have to pass someone doing that trip. Maybe once every two or three trips. Yes, the camera is velcroed to the side of my helmet. There were a few dead skippies on the side of the road, which increases the pucker factor. It's pretty dry around here at present and the roos are on the move, looking for food. Generally it's pretty safe during the day, as they rest and sleep -- but at present they're everywhere.

"Gravel is not your friend."

Great vid!

You heard me!! I hadn't realised the mike was so sensitive (it's inside the tank bag). That was me, going downhill, with a right-hand turn, on soft, wet gravel, explaining to Di through the intercom why I was going so gingerly.

Glad you enjoyed it.

[Deleted]

Wow, I could almost feel the sun on my back.
Brings back memories of '67, my 1st visit to Freemantle ;D
Thanks for that m8.

[jediknight]

Would love to see more Divvi-vids like these! Just one question. What is the dark blue stuff above the tree line???

[teejayexc]

Great vid Bruce, sound effects included ,(the gravel bit ).

What a beautiful place to ride a bike, not envious at all .

I'm the first to admit this is not Academy Award stuff (and don't ask why it's so small! I'll have to check my recording parameters).

If you right click on the vid whilst it's running you can expand it anyhow

G'day mate (sorry, always wanted to say that )

Trev

[Fiasco]

Nice one Bruce

A few more bends and those roads would be perfect, you lucky man.

Does Sheila know that you were out with Di

Dave ;D

[General Gman]

Quality vid, young Brucie....
still not happy about the general australianess of it all though.
The thought of big ole hairy arsed spiders with hobnail boots on lurkin behind trees waiting to leap on you and suck yer eyes out.....dunt bearvthinking about