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The Home of Adventure in North Devon and Beyond...

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Welcome to Dorothy's Speed Shop, the home of adventure in North Devon and beyond. The Speed Shop is an extension of the tours I've been running since 2017. It includes tours on your own bike - UK and overseas - as well as an ever evolving fleet of machines for you to ride down here in North Devon. My aim is to encourage people to travel, and to find the way that best suits them. I'm a big believer that the aim of a guide is to build rider confidence, to take people out of their comfort zone and bring them back more confident, independent travellers. For 2026 I'll also be running a series of travel workshops here in Devon, as well as day rides on the fleet of A2 adventure bikes. Also look out for the weekend events and if you would like a one on one day or group day please just get in touch using the contact box at the bottom of the page. Hope to see you out there. 

Nathan and co. (aka Nathanthepostman)

2026 TOURS - DATES INBOUND!

Coming to an end of a very busy 2025, with tours in India, Morocco, USA, Balkans, Ireland, France, Spain and LEJOG, it's time to look to 2026, with the following tours confirmed. The below are a starter for ten, with more to be added and extra details for those already listed. We've got a great year of riding ahead!

MOROCCO (FLY RIDE) - BEST OF THE MAGNIFICENT SOUTH

WHAT: A 7 day ride on rental bikes from Marrakech

WHEN: 20th - 28th March

WHO FOR: Riders who want to explore

HOW MUCH: £1595

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USA COAST TO COAST - ON YOUR OWN BIKE!

WHAT: 27 days across the USA - NY-LA - on your own bike

WHEN: 1st - 28th June

WHO FOR: Anyone with experience riding overseas

HOW MUCH: From £3750

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LAND'S END TO JOHN O'GROATS - THE GARBAGE RUN!

WHAT: The Ultimate UK Adventure on two wheels!

WHEN: 4th July - 10th July

WHO FOR: Anyone

HOW MUCH: £575

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ICELAND - AN ADVENTURE TO REMEMBER!

WHAT: Two weeks in Iceland on your own bike exploring the island's tracks and trails

WHEN: July 17th - 31st

WHO FOR: People with some trail experience on sub 650cc bikes

HOW MUCH: £3850

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

THE LAISSEZ FAIRE - A MEANDER TO FRANCE AND SPAIN 

WHAT: A gentle meander down through France into Spain on the best roads we can find.

WHEN: September

WHO FOR: For road riders who don't mind camping

HOW MUCH: £1495

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STILL TO COME:

IRELAND - WILD ATLANTIC WAY - AUGUST

SARDINIA - A TRAIL RIDE ON THE ISLAND, THERE AND BACK

WELSH WEEKEND - AUGUST

UTAH TRAIL RIDING - OCTOBER

THE TRANSFAGARASAN EXPRESS - SHIP OUT, RIDE BACK FROM ROMANIA - SEPTEMBER

INDIA - RAJASTHAN - FEBRUARY 

CHINESE NEW YEAR - FEBRUARY
TRAIL TRAINING WEEKENDS 

Downsizing Test Ride Days

These days are ideal for anyone wanting to ride back to back the latest range of A2 compliant adventure bikes in a back road adventure around North Devon. A great way to see the countryside, a great way to properly try before you buy. Click the image below to check out dates and which bikes are currently on fleet.
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WHO ARE THE TOURS FOR?:

My tours have always historically attracted people from all corners of motorcycling; new riders, old riders, new bikes, old bikes, small bikes, big bikes. This mix is what makes my tours generally different to others. But the people - no matter what they ride - are generally of a similar disposition; they want to get out and ride their motorcycles, test themselves, see somewhere new and make some new friends along the way. I don't ask much of people other than that they're open minded, tolerant of others and rally around one another if the chips are down. Great bonds are generally formed on these tours.

The tours are NOT fully guided. They used to be but I found it meant people turn their brains off and don't learn to develop their own way of travel. Now they're assisted, let's say. There will always be support riders (sometimes even a support van), but it's down to you to dictate how you're going to travel; on your own, or typically, forming smaller groups with other riders of similar dispositions. There's no one best way. Each tour evolves organically. If you're looking for a 'follow the leader' type tour, this is not for you. There are some really good tour companies that do operate that way.

Our aim is for you to return from these tours more confident, stronger riders, more skilled navigators and more fearless motorcycle adventurers. So no matter the bike, your age, your skill set, these tours are for you. But you have to want to grow as a rider. That's the only universal requirement. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

For all these tours (other than where rental bikes are provided), you will need a road legal machine that has all necessary documentation and is of sound mechanical order. Breakdown insurance is advised. Riders also need to be of sound physical (and mental!) ability and declare anything that might medically affect their ability to ride either before or during the trip. Please note that you are riding on your own motorcycle policy. There is no insurance provided by Dot Adventures Limited or its trading name; Dorothy's Speed Shop. Riders ride at their own risk. If you are self employed consider an insurance policy that covers you if you have an accident and are unable to work. Please also consider critical injury insurance, for these tours or any form of motorcycling, which will provide for you if you have a life changing accident on a motorcycle. Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous pursuit and you accept the reality of that by joining on one of these tours.

 

CONTACT

If you have queries about dates and bookings please contact me by using this form:

Or please call on 07562729672

PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to receive a response within a couple of days please just give me a nudge as things can be easily missed.

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 Dorothy's Speed Shop is a trading name of Dot Adventures Limited

Companies House number: 12373000

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