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

Join the adventure!

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.

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Look forward to riding with you in 2026!

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​Nathan and co. (aka Nathanthepostman)

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Fantic Caballero 500 (2026) First Ride

Fantic Caballero 500 (2026) First Ride

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I want a second bike for back roads and trails....

I want a second bike for back roads and trails....

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Update from the canyon rim

Update from the canyon rim

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It's different to a CF Moto 450 MT.

It's different to a CF Moto 450 MT.

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ROAD TRIPS FOR 2027

SIGN UP FOR THE 2027 LAND'S END TO JOHN O'GROATS GARBAGE RUN BY CLICKING THE POSTER BELOW...

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MORE TOUR INFO/EVENTS INCOMING. LOOK OUT FOR:
 

  • Chinese New Year Bunkhouse Weekend (Devon) - Friday 5th February

  • Marrakech to Merzouga Morocco Fy Ride - 12th - 19th March

  • Reunion Weekend (Peak District) - 25th- 28th March

  • Matlock 2 Matlock (via NC500)  – 15th – 23rd May

  • The Vercors and the Gorge du Tarn - A camping mini adventure - June

  • Iceland Trails - Mid July

  • Norway Road - Ship and ride Nordkapp 23rd July - 6th August.

  • The Welsh Weekend - 5th - 8th August

  • The Laissez Faire - Early September - France and Spain

  • LEJOG the 2nd - 11th - 17th September

  • Japan - Small Bike, Big Adventure! - 8th to 15th October

'Devon Downsizing Days'

A motorcycle adventure in your own backyard

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. 

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Head of Road Tours

Ben Catt

Ben's a CBT instructor by trade so has the patience of and nurturing abilities of a saint. A great organiser with boundless energy for two wheeled travel and exploration. As dependable as they come, with 20,000 miles and counting on hi trusty Voge 300 Rally.

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Head of Exotic Affairs & chief porridge maker

David Shaw

Dave's been an active part of the Speed Shop almost since inception. He's as calm as they come and an adept problem solver and diplomat; skills essential to any good adventure! He's also in charge of porridge making on LEJOG.

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Head of Trail Tours

Julian Gardiner

As an ex submariner, Julian's the modern day MacGyver, with exceptional people and scouting skills. A strong rider and the person to have around when things go wrong or something needs sorting in a fix. He sounds Australian, but is actually from Worsley.

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Head of Housekeeping

Ben Ely

Ex police officer, ex carpet fitter, ex Jammie Dodger salesperson, Ben's done it all, commonly on his 18 year old 1200 GS or trusty 44 year old XL185. Solid, dependable, switched on. A great man to have around when you just need to get things done, or for a story to be told...

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The Wise Owl

Mike Belcher

Mike 'the bike' Belcher is an ex racer and current pilot of a modified Himilayan 411, a bike we both agree is difficult to beat. A dry delivery of wisdom is Mike's forte, as well as good cheer and an assortment of terrible t-shirts. 

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Head of medics 

Matt Watson

Another ex submariner, with 10 years as a nurse and trained in martial arts. A provider of exceptional medical back up and support on some of the more far flung adventures. Matt rides a Royal Enfield Classic 350, though more power is soon to beckon. 

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Head of Woodwork and the Exotic

Dom Brady

Dom's a carpenter by trade, with strong experience leading sail boat tours around the world. He's now small bike enthusiast, piloting TTR250s, Scram 411s and a KTM 640 when he's in the mood. India is his favourite place. Travelling in general; it's in his blood.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

 

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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. 

ALSO: PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER AS REPLIES CAN SOMETIMES END UP IN THERE

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

Companies House number: 12373000

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