Tarkadal
@tark9000.bsky.social
Old bloke who's mid life crisising motorbike style.
If you're sleepy... https://www.youtube.com/@tarkadal
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If you're sleepy... https://www.youtube.com/@tarkadal
Still can't sleep? https://tark9000.co.uk/
Had a great run out on the bike yesterday with my Lockshar. Went along the Hadrians wall tourist route then up to Jedburgh and looped back home. Was windy but lovely out there.
#hadrianswall ##motosky #motorcycle #ride #baconroll
#hadrianswall ##motosky #motorcycle #ride #baconroll
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Had a great run out on the bike yesterday with my Lockshar. Went along the Hadrians wall tourist route then up to Jedburgh and looped back home. Was windy but lovely out there.
#hadrianswall ##motosky #motorcycle #ride #baconroll
#hadrianswall ##motosky #motorcycle #ride #baconroll
Just posted a new video where I visited The Sandpiper in Powfoot, Scotland. It's the most talking I've done in a vid and I'm not sure I like the sounds of my own voice.
youtu.be/PNFCtZZbKV8
#motosky #motorcycle #beer #alcoholfree #powfoot #scotland #benelli
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#motosky #motorcycle #beer #alcoholfree #powfoot #scotland #benelli
Exploring booze free beers by bike - The Sandpiper, Powfoot - Episode 1
YouTube video by Tarkadal - Beginner Motorcycle Journey
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October 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Just posted a new video where I visited The Sandpiper in Powfoot, Scotland. It's the most talking I've done in a vid and I'm not sure I like the sounds of my own voice.
youtu.be/PNFCtZZbKV8
#motosky #motorcycle #beer #alcoholfree #powfoot #scotland #benelli
youtu.be/PNFCtZZbKV8
#motosky #motorcycle #beer #alcoholfree #powfoot #scotland #benelli
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Last of the big bridges from the Scotland trip. This time Erskine Bridge
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#motosky #bridge #Scotland #motorcycle
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#motosky #bridge #Scotland #motorcycle
Scotland Motorcycle Ride – Over the Erskine Bridge
YouTube video by Tarkadal - Beginner Motorcycle Journey
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October 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Last of the big bridges from the Scotland trip. This time Erskine Bridge
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#motosky #bridge #Scotland #motorcycle
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#motosky #bridge #Scotland #motorcycle
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Day out on my own on Saturday. Round the South West coast of Scotland to Auchenmalg then back on the A75 home. Great day out.
#Scotland #motosky #motorcycle #touring
#Scotland #motosky #motorcycle #touring
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Day out on my own on Saturday. Round the South West coast of Scotland to Auchenmalg then back on the A75 home. Great day out.
#Scotland #motosky #motorcycle #touring
#Scotland #motosky #motorcycle #touring
I didn't realise the side panniers were top boxes as well. They are a much better size than the other monster for day to day.
#motorcycle #motosky #benelli #givi
#motorcycle #motosky #benelli #givi
October 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I didn't realise the side panniers were top boxes as well. They are a much better size than the other monster for day to day.
#motorcycle #motosky #benelli #givi
#motorcycle #motosky #benelli #givi
Another bridge crossing. This time the Tay Road Bridge in Scotland. Which crosses the River Tay.
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#motosky #motorcycling #travel #scotland
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#motosky #motorcycling #travel #scotland
Motorcycle Ride Across the Tay Road Bridge - Scotland
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October 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Another bridge crossing. This time the Tay Road Bridge in Scotland. Which crosses the River Tay.
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#motosky #motorcycling #travel #scotland
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#motosky #motorcycling #travel #scotland
Real life has got in the way of me getting out on the bike. Been ages! Need to make an effort this week. I can feel the "setting off" anxiety I used to get creeping back in.
#motosky #motorcycle #life
#motosky #motorcycle #life
October 1, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Real life has got in the way of me getting out on the bike. Been ages! Need to make an effort this week. I can feel the "setting off" anxiety I used to get creeping back in.
#motosky #motorcycle #life
#motosky #motorcycle #life
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And now the 4th part of the 'Cruising the downs' as we head back into forested back roads. #motosky
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Cruising the downs part 4
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September 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
And now the 4th part of the 'Cruising the downs' as we head back into forested back roads. #motosky
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Wee video of my trip down Mennock Pass with Teuchter on a bike a few weeks ago. Had an awesome day out.
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#motosky #motorcycle #daytime #benelli
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#motosky #motorcycle #daytime #benelli
Mennock Pass, Drumlanrig Castle then Dumfries with Teuchter on a bike
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September 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wee video of my trip down Mennock Pass with Teuchter on a bike a few weeks ago. Had an awesome day out.
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#motosky #motorcycle #daytime #benelli
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#motosky #motorcycle #daytime #benelli
Ride out last night couldn't be bothered sorting out the cameras to film but was a great ride. Down to Cockermouth for a coke then back on cycle route 72. First time on the Benelli TRK 502 in the dark. It wasn't too bad once I'd turned the satnav off day mode. 😂
#Motosky #Motorcycles #Cumbria
#Motosky #Motorcycles #Cumbria
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Ride out last night couldn't be bothered sorting out the cameras to film but was a great ride. Down to Cockermouth for a coke then back on cycle route 72. First time on the Benelli TRK 502 in the dark. It wasn't too bad once I'd turned the satnav off day mode. 😂
#Motosky #Motorcycles #Cumbria
#Motosky #Motorcycles #Cumbria
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Here we go folks, the route back from the druid circle and through a ford. #motosky
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Leaving the druids via a ford.
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September 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here we go folks, the route back from the druid circle and through a ford. #motosky
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Something a tad different I spotted while fueling up from yesterday's trip. #motosky
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"10 Litres of E10 and a bag of dildos please duck!" #vlog
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August 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Something a tad different I spotted while fueling up from yesterday's trip. #motosky
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Annan, Dumfries and the Dalveen Pass with Teuchter on a bike
https://youtu.be/dS61xCi93nA Sunday was a bit of a treat – I got the chance to head out with Ron, better known as Teuchter on a Bike on YouTube. I set off from Annan Tesco around half past …
#motosky #motorcycle #benelli
https://youtu.be/dS61xCi93nA Sunday was a bit of a treat – I got the chance to head out with Ron, better known as Teuchter on a Bike on YouTube. I set off from Annan Tesco around half past …
#motosky #motorcycle #benelli
Annan, Dumfries and the Dalveen Pass with Teuchter on a bike
Sunday was a bit of a treat – I got the chance to head out with Ron, better known as Teuchter on a Bike on YouTube. I set off from Annan Tesco around half past eight and made my way up to Dumfries where we met at Greggs. Nothing too fancy – just a coffee and a catch-up before we geared up and hit the road.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Annan, Dumfries and the Dalveen Pass with Teuchter on a bike
https://youtu.be/dS61xCi93nA Sunday was a bit of a treat – I got the chance to head out with Ron, better known as Teuchter on a Bike on YouTube. I set off from Annan Tesco around half past …
#motosky #motorcycle #benelli
https://youtu.be/dS61xCi93nA Sunday was a bit of a treat – I got the chance to head out with Ron, better known as Teuchter on a Bike on YouTube. I set off from Annan Tesco around half past …
#motosky #motorcycle #benelli
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Cracking weekend around Scotland's central belt. (Not sure that's its official name 🤔)I was with my mate Ric and had a great time. Most pics are from Ric. Bridges, beaches, lochs and beautiful countryside.
August 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Cracking weekend around Scotland's central belt. (Not sure that's its official name 🤔)I was with my mate Ric and had a great time. Most pics are from Ric. Bridges, beaches, lochs and beautiful countryside.
Getting ready to head further up Scotland for the weekend. Looking forward to it. #motosky #motorcycle #scotland
August 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Getting ready to head further up Scotland for the weekend. Looking forward to it. #motosky #motorcycle #scotland
Nice wee ride out this evening. An 80 mile loop via Langholm and Moffat. Was very much needed. Good for the soul.
#motosky #motorcycle
#motosky #motorcycle
July 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Nice wee ride out this evening. An 80 mile loop via Langholm and Moffat. Was very much needed. Good for the soul.
#motosky #motorcycle
#motosky #motorcycle
A Night with Itchy Boots – Meeting Noraly Schoenmaker in Edinburgh
On Tuesday 8th July 2025, I swapped two wheels for two rails and took a train up to Edinburgh to attend something a little different — An Evening with Noraly Schoenmaker, better known to the motorcycling world as Itchy Boots. Held…
On Tuesday 8th July 2025, I swapped two wheels for two rails and took a train up to Edinburgh to attend something a little different — An Evening with Noraly Schoenmaker, better known to the motorcycling world as Itchy Boots. Held…
A Night with Itchy Boots – Meeting Noraly Schoenmaker in Edinburgh
On Tuesday 8th July 2025, I swapped two wheels for two rails and took a train up to Edinburgh to attend something a little different — An Evening with Noraly Schoenmaker, better known to the motorcycling world as Itchy Boots. Held at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert just off Lothian Road, the event ran from 7–8pm and drew a great crowd of like-minded bike fans, travellers, and adventurers.
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July 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A Night with Itchy Boots – Meeting Noraly Schoenmaker in Edinburgh
On Tuesday 8th July 2025, I swapped two wheels for two rails and took a train up to Edinburgh to attend something a little different — An Evening with Noraly Schoenmaker, better known to the motorcycling world as Itchy Boots. Held…
On Tuesday 8th July 2025, I swapped two wheels for two rails and took a train up to Edinburgh to attend something a little different — An Evening with Noraly Schoenmaker, better known to the motorcycling world as Itchy Boots. Held…
Three Days, Two Bikes, and a Blister: A Weekend Ride to Northern Ireland
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2025, Lockshar and I set off on what’s easily been my most memorable trip on two wheels so far — a three-day adventure from Annan to the Giant’s Causeway via Auchenmalg, Larne, and a…
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2025, Lockshar and I set off on what’s easily been my most memorable trip on two wheels so far — a three-day adventure from Annan to the Giant’s Causeway via Auchenmalg, Larne, and a…
Three Days, Two Bikes, and a Blister: A Weekend Ride to Northern Ireland
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2025, Lockshar and I set off on what’s easily been my most memorable trip on two wheels so far — a three-day adventure from Annan to the Giant’s Causeway via Auchenmalg, Larne, and a brilliant stretch of the Northern Irish coast. With dodgy weather, good weather, ferry crossings, blisters, whiskey, and nonstop scenic roads, this one had it all.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Three Days, Two Bikes, and a Blister: A Weekend Ride to Northern Ireland
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2025, Lockshar and I set off on what’s easily been my most memorable trip on two wheels so far — a three-day adventure from Annan to the Giant’s Causeway via Auchenmalg, Larne, and a…
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June 2025, Lockshar and I set off on what’s easily been my most memorable trip on two wheels so far — a three-day adventure from Annan to the Giant’s Causeway via Auchenmalg, Larne, and a…
Got some pannier bags for my Benelli TRK 502 Givi 33ltr boxes. They look decent quality for 20 quid each.
June 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Got some pannier bags for my Benelli TRK 502 Givi 33ltr boxes. They look decent quality for 20 quid each.
Father’s Day Ride: Annan to Sheffield
Sunday 15th June 2025 was a special day — my first long solo ride since passing my motorcycle test, and a great excuse to get some miles in. With Father’s Day here, I decided to make the trip from Annan down to Sheffield to visit my son. The Route This one was…
Sunday 15th June 2025 was a special day — my first long solo ride since passing my motorcycle test, and a great excuse to get some miles in. With Father’s Day here, I decided to make the trip from Annan down to Sheffield to visit my son. The Route This one was…
Father’s Day Ride: Annan to Sheffield
Sunday 15th June 2025 was a special day — my first long solo ride since passing my motorcycle test, and a great excuse to get some miles in. With Father’s Day here, I decided to make the trip from Annan down to Sheffield to visit my son. The Route This one was very much about covering distance rather than scenic stops, but it still gave me valuable time in the saddle.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Father’s Day Ride: Annan to Sheffield
Sunday 15th June 2025 was a special day — my first long solo ride since passing my motorcycle test, and a great excuse to get some miles in. With Father’s Day here, I decided to make the trip from Annan down to Sheffield to visit my son. The Route This one was…
Sunday 15th June 2025 was a special day — my first long solo ride since passing my motorcycle test, and a great excuse to get some miles in. With Father’s Day here, I decided to make the trip from Annan down to Sheffield to visit my son. The Route This one was…
Was out for a wee ride to Southerness the other day. Cracking weather again.
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Sunny Southerness for an IRN BRU
After the last ride out with Lockshar, it didn’t take much convincing to get back on the bike again. This time, we decided to head west from Annan out toward the coast, aiming for Southerness—a qui…
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June 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Was out for a wee ride to Southerness the other day. Cracking weather again.
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