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

Welcome to Dorothy's Speed Shop, the home of adventure in North Devon and beyond. Please feel free to have a look around the site. We've got some great tours for 2026, mainly on your own bike or on rentals in location. Also some great weekend and day ride activities for all ability levels and budgets.

Look forward to riding with you in 2026!

​Nathan and co. (aka Nathanthepostman)

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TRAVELLERS TALES: Land's End to John o'Groats on a Voge DS625X

TRAVELLERS TALES: Land's End to John o'Groats on a Voge DS625X

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Raffle update: WIN a KTM 390 adv R OR a Suzuki DRZ4S

Raffle update: WIN a KTM 390 adv R OR a Suzuki DRZ4S

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American West on a rental bike - RIDE REPORT + Advice

American West on a rental bike - RIDE REPORT + Advice

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CCM GP450 - The Last Great Britain?

CCM GP450 - The Last Great Britain?

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COMPETITION

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WIN A NEW KTM 390 ADVENTURE R
OR, CHOOSE THE SPEED SHOP'S 2025
SUZUKI DRZ4S! 
 

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2026 TOURS & EVENTS 

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! 

CLICK ON THE IMAGES FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKING...

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CHINESE NEW YEAR - ADVENTURE WEEKEND

WHAT: A weekend on Exmoor with a chance for some trails or just explore the roads.

WHEN: Feb 27th

WHO FOR: Riders of Chinese made bikes (and friends)

HOW MUCH: £145

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR MORE INFO.

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RAJASTHAN - THE LAND OF KINGS (AND QUEENS)

WHAT: Two weeks in India on Royal Enfield Himalayan 450s, riding the iconic deserts and mountains.

WHEN: 3rd to 15th March

WHO FOR: Anyone who wants to experience India up close

HOW MUCH: £2195

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

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MOROCCO (FLY RIDE) - BEST OF THE MAGNIFICENT SOUTH

WHAT: A 7 day ride on rental bikes from Marrakech

WHEN: 29th March - 6th April

WHO FOR: Riders who want to explore

HOW MUCH: From £1595

TOUR FULL

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ADVENTURE TRAINING WEEKEND - Getting to grips with the basics

WHAT: A weekend of training at the Sweetlamb Adventure Academy in mid Wales, with off road tuition.

WHEN: May 2026

WHO FOR: Riders wanting to build confidence and skill

HOW MUCH: £265

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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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 - 26th June

WHO FOR: Anyone with experience riding overseas

HOW MUCH: From £2995

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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THE SARDINIAN SCOUTING PARTY

WHAT: An adventure ride to Sardinia and back

WHEN: Late June

WHO FOR: For past riders of Dorothy's trail adventures

HOW MUCH: From £1595

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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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

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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ICELAND - THE LONG WAY ROUND

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 Hotel option

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

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THE WELSH WEEKEND

WHAT: A long weekend of riding out of a base in central Wales. Road or trails, there's some great riding in store!

WHEN: July 30th -2nd August

WHO FOR: Anyone and everyone

HOW MUCH: From £125

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

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A LITTLE RIDE AROUND IRELAND  

WHAT: 6 days on the Emerald Island, exploring the best riding roads. Tarmac + camping

WHEN: August 2026

WHO FOR: Anyone with a tent and two wheels

HOW MUCH: £745 approx.

FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

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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

TOUR FULL. MESSAGE FOR WAITING LIST

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THE BUCHAREST EXPRESS - A RIDE BACK FROM ROMANIA

WHAT: Two weeks taking a relaxed ride back from Romania having shipped bikes into Bucharest. Hotel accommodation.

WHEN: 11th - 25th September 2026

WHO FOR: All riders after an adventure through Europe.

HOW MUCH: £2295 approx.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

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THE RODEO - MOAB ON TRAIL BIKE

WHAT: Eight days of trail riding around Moab, Utah on 250cc-450cc rental trail bikes, with support truck + 10 night hotels

WHEN: October 2026

WHO FOR: Trail riders who want to explore further afield.

HOW MUCH: £3450 approx.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Le Circuit du Maroc - A fortnight in Morocco

WHAT: Two weeks on your own bike in Morocco, with bikes transported to Malaga and back.

WHEN: November 2026

WHO FOR: Riders ready for an adventure

HOW MUCH: £2750.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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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The 'A' Team

Over the years I've come to trust a small group of people who help me on the tours, some might even be leading your tours. These are people that embody the spirit of the Speed Shop, who share the passion for adventure and the joy of motorcycling. The activities of the Speed Shop wouldn't be possible without this motley crew of motorcyclists and general all round good eggs. 

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

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