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Here’s a first look at the new 2026 Honda Africa Twin. I ride a BMW R 1300 GS, so I’ve got to ask – if you were packing for a week away, which one would you take and why? Let me know in the comments. Nick | Life Is a Ride® #HondaAfricaTwin #AfricaTwin2026 #AdventureBike #LifeIsARide #Shorts New africa twin 2026 #automobile #bmw #bmwmotorrad #lifeisaride #africatwin

New africa twin 2026 #automobile #bmw #bmwmotorrad #lifeisaride #africatwin

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear 10 minutes ago

Here’s a quick look at the new 2026 Honda Africa Twin. Would you take it green laning or load it up for a tour? Let us know in the comments. #HondaAfricaTwin #AfricaTwin2026 #AdventureBike #HondaMotorcycles #LifeIsARide The new Africa twin 2026.#HondaAfricaTwin #AfricaTwin2026 #AdventureBike #HondaMotorcycles

The new Africa twin 2026.#HondaAfricaTwin #AfricaTwin2026 #AdventureBike #HondaMotorcycles

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear 42 minutes ago

Two mates, two motorcycles and a Lone Rider MotoTent in North Wales—what could possibly go wrong? Join Nick and Richard at Llys Derwen Caravan & Campsite near Llanrug, Caernarfon, for a campsite tour, motorcycle adventures and a detailed, real-world Lone Rider MotoTent review. The campsite is the star of the trip. We meet the man behind it, take a guided tour and explore what makes it such a brilliant base for North Wales. From local fish and chips to pottery and places to explore, there’s plenty to enjoy when the bikes are parked. Whether you travel with a motorcycle and tent, a campervan or a touring caravan, come and see what this campsite has to offer. OUR LONE RIDER MOTOTENT EXPERIENCE We cover putting it up, taking it down and what it’s actually like to live with on a motorcycle camping trip. Two mates sharing campsite life—with plenty of laughs along the way. BIKE KIT ALONG FOR THE RIDE Our touring setup also includes Chigee, Lone Rider MotoCases and Lone Rider MotoLights. IN THIS VIDEO: • Llys Derwen campsite tour and interview • Exploring North Wales by motorcycle • Camping near Snowdonia / Eryri • Local fish and chips, pottery and places to visit • Lone Rider MotoTent setup, living space and pack-down • Our motorcycle touring kit • Nick and Richard’s campsite banter Would you bring a tent or a campervan? Which campsite should we visit next? Tell us in the comments. CAMPSITE INFORMATION & BOOKINGS: https://www.llysderwen.co.uk/ MORE FROM LIFE IS A RIDE: https://lifeisaride.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/@lifeisarideuk Subscribe for motorcycle adventures, practical gear reviews and great places to visit. Llys Derwen Caravan & Campsite Ffordd Bryngwyn, Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4AP Website: www.llysderwen.co.uk⁠ Facebook: facebook.com/llysderwen⁠ Instagram: instagram.com/llysderwencaravanandcamping⁠ WhatsApp: wa.me/447791865841 Life Is a Ride—get out there and enjoy it. #NorthWalesCamping #LlysDerwen #MotoTent #MotorcycleCamping #Chigee #LoneRider #MotoCases #MotoLights #Snowdonia #MotorcycleTouring #CampsiteReview #LifeIsARide North Wales’ Best Campsite? Two Mates and a Lone Rider MotoTent.

North Wales’ Best Campsite? Two Mates and a Lone Rider MotoTent.

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear November 1, 2026 4:00 pm

Usually here for my BMW motorcycle videos? This time I’m working on my wife’s Alpine A290 GTS, tackling door rattles and fitting sound deadening. Same garage, same hands-on approach—just four wheels instead of two. Want to soundproof your car doors and tackle annoying rattles? In this DIY guide, I use Dynamat and Dodo Mat on my wife’s Alpine A290 GTS to tackle door-panel vibration and noise. You don’t need to own an Alpine to take ideas from this job. This video shows a practical approach to car door sound deadening, although door-card removal, fittings and access will vary by model. For Alpine A290 owners, follow the door soundproofing work and the investigation into those frustrating rattles. Treating the doors can help reduce panel vibration and improve cabin refinement, but it won’t eliminate every source of road noise. Regular Life Is a Ride UK viewers know me for BMW motorcycles and hands-on workshop jobs. This time, I’m bringing that same practical approach to my wife’s car—because plenty of us enjoy four wheels as much as two. PRODUCTS USED Dynamat Automotive sound-deadening material designed to reduce panel resonance and vibration. https://dynamateurope.com/support/ Dodo Mat Automotive sound-deadening and insulation products. https://www.dodomat.com/ WANT THE ALPINE A290 TEMPLATES? FREE Comment “A290 TEMPLATES” below and I’ll reply with details of how to get them. Please don’t post your email address publicly. What car are you working on, and what noise or rattle are you trying to fix? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe to Life Is a Ride UK for BMW motorcycles, practical DIY and hands-on workshop projects. car sound deadening DIY, how to soundproof car doors, car door sound deadening, car soundproofing, sound deadening car, road noise, door panel rattles, car door rattle fix, Alpine A290, Alpine A290 GTS, Alpine A290 soundproofing, Alpine A290 door rattles, Alpine A290 road noise, Dynamat, Dynamat installation, Dodo Mat, Dodo Mat installation, DIY car soundproofing, automotive DIY, Life Is a Ride UK #CarSoundproofing #SoundDeadening #AlpineA290 #Dynamat #DodoMat #LifeIsARideUK How to Soundproof Your Alpine A290 | DIY Door Noise & Rattle FixProject Alpine

How to Soundproof Your Alpine A290 | DIY Door Noise & Rattle FixProject Alpine

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 25, 2026 4:00 pm

Investigating an annoying door rattle on my wife's Alpine A290 GTS. Part of my DIY soundproofing project with Dynamat and Dodo Mat. Want the templates? Comment "A290 TEMPLATES" and I'll reply. #AlpineA290 #DoorRattle #carsoundproofing Alpine A290 Door Rattle? Listen to This! #Shorts

Alpine A290 Door Rattle? Listen to This! #Shorts

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 25, 2026 1:52 pm

Sound-deadening my Alpine A290 GTS doors. Subscribe for the full installation video! Alpine A290 GTS: Tackling Door Rattles & Road Noise

Alpine A290 GTS: Tackling Door Rattles & Road Noise

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 22, 2026 3:22 pm

BMW GS track, motorcycle track day, Brands Hatch, BMW GS racing, BMW GS, BMW R1300 GS, BMW Motorrad, GS on track, BMW GS crash bars, motorcycle cornering. The biggest problem on track was ground clearance — Richard was pushing the BMW GS hard through the bends and the crash bars were scraping the ground. 🏍️🔥 Watch the BMW R1300 GS take on the legendary Brands Hatch circuit and see what happens when a big adventure bike is pushed hard on a proper race track. If you enjoy BMW GS videos, BMW Motorrad, motorcycle track days, adventure bikes and real-world riding, subscribe to Life Is A Ride for more. 0:00 Preparing for the Track Day at Brands Hatch 3:21 Pushing the Limits 5:19 The Crash Bar Problem 7:16 What We Learned #BMWGS #R1300GS #BrandsHatch #BMWMotorrad #TrackDay #Motorcycle #AdventureBike #LifeIsARide I Took My GS to Brands Hatch – Here’s What Happened!

I Took My GS to Brands Hatch – Here’s What Happened!

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 11, 2026 3:00 pm

funny motorcycle video! 😂🏍️ A motorbike in the house? When the wife's away, the bike comes in to play! Watch this funny biker moment as a motorcycle comes through the patio doors and into the living room! Who needs a garage when you've got a perfectly good house? 😂 Would YOU dare bring your motorbike indoors while your wife's away? 👇 Let me know in the comments! 🏍️ LIFE IS A RIDE® Motorcycle adventures, reviews, biker life and motorcycle humour. 🌐 https://lifeisaride.co.uk #Shorts #LifeIsARide #FunnyMotorcycle #MotorcycleShorts #BikerLife My wife is going to kill me for this 🛵💀 #prank #motorcycle

My wife is going to kill me for this 🛵💀 #prank #motorcycle

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 11, 2026 10:10 am

😂🏍️ WHILE THE WIFE'S AWAY… THE BIKE COMES IN TO PLAY! Who needs a garage when you've got a perfectly good living room? 😂 Just a little motorcycle fun while the wife's out! Would YOU dare ride your motorbike into the house? Let me know in the comments! 👇 🏍️ LIFE IS A RIDE® Motorcycle adventures, reviews, technology and plenty of laughs! 🌐 https://lifeisaride.co.uk 👍 Like & Subscribe for more motorcycle adventures! #Shorts #LifeIsARide #MotorcycleHumour #BikerLife #FunnyMotorcycle What happens when the wife is away 🏍️ #motorcycle #bikelife

What happens when the wife is away 🏍️ #motorcycle #bikelife

Life Is A Ride Motorcycle Gear October 10, 2026 4:25 pm

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John Moher
John Moher 2 years ago
Fantastic tour, Accomodation, Roads and Landscape Scenery all brilliant.
Big thanks to Steve and team for top class organisation of truly enjoyable trip.
My first experience with Life is a Ride and looking forward to the next.
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Paul Brennan
Paul Brennan 2 years ago
Fantastic rapid consult over phone from enquiry email to very bespoke next day shipping > very happy with my experience and would recommend !
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Martin Killick
Martin Killick 2 years ago
Nick very patiently sorted a problem with my Chigee for BMW (he soon realised that I was a Luddite when it came to technology!). Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nick and his products he stocks. I had a very poor service from Chigee UK which is actually not UK but China! Would. advise using the proper UK suppliers.
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Gary Hugh Hall
Gary Hugh Hall 2 years ago
Phoned Nick at Life is a Ride to discuss the Chigee AIO-5 Play for BMW for my GSA. He took the time to answer my questions over the phone (yes I actually spoke to someone who was very knowledgable over the phone! - a rarity these days!). He gave me the confidence to place an order and within 45 mins the Chigee was delivered to my home! (The fastest delivery ever!! OK I do live 25mins away from his store - but still an amazing service!). It was very easy to set up the Chigee AIO-5 Play for BMW. Having android auto on the GSA really is a game changer as the youtubers claim. I highly recommend both Life is a Ride and the Chigee AIO-5 Play for BMW.
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John Wilson
John Wilson 2 years ago
Spoke with Nick late afternoon on the Tuesday and he informed me that he had the Chigee AIO-5 PLAY for BMW in stock. Went online and made the order. Remarkably it arrived at my door in Northern Ireland before 8am the following morning. Excellent service and will definitely recommend Life is a Ride to my my biker mates 👏👍
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David Ryan
David Ryan 2 years ago
Being interested in the Chigee AIO-5 for BMW I called Nick with a couple of questions. Nick was very knowledgeable across the whole range and gave some good advice. Placed my order online and within an hour received a text with a picture of the box along with proof of delivery. Chigee arrived within 48 hours, works as explained and very happy with it. Thanks Nick