The BV

A.I. ride update: Mission failed successfully?

It didn't work out well, but not for the reasons you'd think. I'm sorting through footage now trying to figure out how to turn this into something watchable.

Video coming in a few days.

4 months ago | [YT] | 17

The BV

It's time for me to embrace the robot overlords. 🤖

My next ride will be completely AI-planned. Zero human intuition, just algorithms and data.

I'm feeding it my requirements (gravel roads, good scenery, no tourist traps, adventure bike accessible) and seeing what it spits out. It could be brilliant. It could send me straight into a bog. There's only one way to find out.

4 months ago | [YT] | 20

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I'm looking to get off the beaten path and film some fresh tracks for the channel, but I'm hitting a bit of a wall.

I've been emailing station owners to ask for permission to ride on their land, but I haven't heard back from a single one yet.

Does anyone have tips on how to properly approach landowners for access? If you know of any stations that are open to "explorers" (or how to get in touch with them), I’d really appreciate the help!

5 months ago | [YT] | 12

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Thanks so much for following along on my rides this year. It’s been great having you as part of the journey. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of good rides and new places to explore. See you out there.

Where’s the one place in NZ you’re determined to explore this summer? I’m looking for new ideas! 🗺️


#theNZbv #MotorbikeNZ #AdventureRiding #KiwiChristmas

6 months ago | [YT] | 52

The BV

I thought my previous ride was scenic. Well, this weeks ride was probably even better. The Ruakituri valley had some amazing views. And Bushy Knoll Road was simply stunning.

7 months ago | [YT] | 2

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I decided to head up to Auckland for the Motorcycle Show this weekend. I spend a lot of time riding a motorcycle. So I thought I should try to show some interest in the machines themselves.

8 months ago | [YT] | 18

The BV

I've uploaded Part 2 of my "failed" camping trip.


There were a couple of times on this weekend ride where Google Maps wouldn't route through the roads I wanted to take. So I'm wondering what other people use to navigate. Is there anything else out there that is better, easy to use, and most of all... free?

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Sorry for the delay on the next video. I went for a weekend ride, but I've been having some annoying computer issues that are slowing down the editing. I should have the video finished and uploaded on Sunday or Monday. Thanks for your patience!
UPDATE: The video is finished - there were a number of glitches. It'll be available to watch at 6pm on Tuesday.

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10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 25

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The last couple of weeks haven't been ideal for motorbike rides with all this bad weather! I hope you're all staying safe and dry out there.

This week, it wasn't the rain that stopped my ride, but a double whammy of punctures! Thankfully, I had my repair kit with me this time, so I wasn't completely stranded. Still, a slow leak isn't exactly ideal for a long ride, so my planned route will have to wait a little longer.

The good news is that I'm getting new tyres, and a new chain and sprocket this week. That means you can definitely look forward to a great ride video soon as I break them in!

Stay safe, and I hope to see you on the road soon!

1 year ago | [YT] | 27

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This weeks video is going to be delayed for a while. I'm waiting for permission from a property owner to include some footage of their land.
I wonder whether many other people bother getting permission before putting stuff on Youtube.

1 year ago | [YT] | 19