European Motorcycle Trip to Stelvio part 2, France

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
  • road trip adventures are exciting at any time and any age, this is our trip to the stelvio pass in Italy, travelling through France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium.
    is the ducati multistrada 1200s , the right machine, do we have to worry about any Italian fragility or reliability.
    testing brand new michelin road 5's

Комментарии • 74

  • @pierrelawrence6371
    @pierrelawrence6371 18 дней назад

    "Splatter like a claymore mine" Nearly chocked on my coffee 🤣🤣🤣

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  18 дней назад

      🤣🤣 sorry 🤣🤣

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    That tunnel never stops!!!

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      I know, it was mind blowing 🤯

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 25 дней назад +1

    It is so cool that they left the pit garages and grandstands in place... kind of funny seeing how little space each garage had compared to the prima donna racing teams nowadays 😀
    Blimey, that is a big tunnel 😀

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  25 дней назад +1

      It was pretty cool seeing the grandstand, and exploring the pit area, so nice that they are trying to restore it too.
      It was a video from @noobiker that I saw it first on.
      Weirdly that wasn't the longest tunnel we went through 😱

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones 25 дней назад

      @@wsmv I went through a very long tunnel between Switzerland and Italy a decade back

  • @johndiehardmclean23
    @johndiehardmclean23 5 дней назад +1

    I'll be honest mate,I was beginning to think that the next 3 parts is gonna be you & Karen still trying to escape that tunnel! 😮🤣👍
    Looking awesome so far & your only still in France ,oh & your Ducati sounded amazing when yous pulled over at that old racing track section,with the sound bouncing off the low walls! 😎✌️

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  5 дней назад +1

      Thanks bud, it's an awesome ride down there and I recommend it to anyone

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    9:29 what a view!!!

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      The scenery was stunning, wait until we get to Austria 😍👍

    • @Motoramblings
      @Motoramblings 24 дня назад

      @@wsmv I am very excited to see that!!!

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags73 27 дней назад +2

    Love it mate. Some tunnel, I thought you were going to emerge in China.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      🤣🤣 that wasn't even the longest one, I had to stop putting them in the vlog because it would have been an hour with no sunlight 🤣

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73 27 дней назад +1

      @@wsmv 🤣

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    5:53 what an amazing place….

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      So glad they preserve it 👍

    • @Motoramblings
      @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

      @@wsmv absolutely! It so much deserves it!

  • @tojj29
    @tojj29 27 дней назад +2

    That's amazing that they left the stands of that circuit there, brilliant.
    The cars/van/lorries in France are bloody brilliant with bikes, they almost get up on the grass verge to get out your way. I do hope you remembered to stick your right leg out to say thank you?
    And that, was some bloody tunnel, bonkers.
    Brilliant Phil

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      They were so good mate, I had my buddy on the back who was waving for me 😁
      I had enough to worry about 2up fully loaded 🤣🤣

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 25 дней назад +1

    Just realised, you end up in the same town that Weston Riders were in for their latest video too! 🙂

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  25 дней назад +1

      Ah I haven't seen that one yet, will have to take a look 👍

  • @rolandstaines3249
    @rolandstaines3249 27 дней назад +1

    Hi I'm Following what excellent adventure for you both . But on my next tour myself very soon Southern & North combined this time of Ireland. Look forward to see the bits I may miss .
    Rolley. PS & it's going to rain 😅 😅 .

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      🤣🤣 book it the same time as saddlebags 73 and it'll be glorious sunshine 🤣🤣

  • @ivy-mac
    @ivy-mac 26 дней назад

    We went through Reims a few years ago, I loved exploring the old stands and pit buildings. Great video as always.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  26 дней назад

      Thanks buddy, yeah I thought Reims was amazing, I hope they keep these building and use them as more of a tourist draw

  • @ShowYou-yw6ki
    @ShowYou-yw6ki 27 дней назад +1

    The little, cute guy has a great sense of responsibility for his area😅

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      Absolutely 🐕, thanks for commenting 😁👍

  • @grumpsrides6074
    @grumpsrides6074 27 дней назад +3

    Nice one mate,
    Judith Chalmers was never as descriptive of the public services! 🤣
    Better than any travel programme, and bikes too! BONUS 😃

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      I felt everyone needs to know about truck stop toilets over there 🤣🤣
      I wasn't prepared to riski it 🤢

    • @grumpsrides6074
      @grumpsrides6074 27 дней назад +1

      @@wsmv 🤣🤣🤣👍

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 27 дней назад +2

    Westonsupermotovlog!nice to meet you~ super. amazing ~ farewell-

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      Thank you my friend 👍

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    15:36 yes, you must wave! And now that you’re on the corre, I mean right, side of the road, you can give a proper wave! 2 fingers pointed down, to represent two wheels down!😂🤣😂

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      Absolutely, I actually prefer riding on the right, it feels more natural 👌

    • @Motoramblings
      @Motoramblings 24 дня назад

      @@wsmv I guess you’ll have to move!😂🤣😂

  • @jimsadler8704
    @jimsadler8704 27 дней назад +1

    In general the main roads in France are excellent, Weston. Town and city roads can be a bit lumpy.
    The lucky French also do not have to pay any sort of road/vehicle tax unlike the UK where we pay a hefty fee to travel on sub standard rubbish.
    Looking forward to the next episode.

    • @fuglbird
      @fuglbird 27 дней назад +1

      You are so ignorant. The French toll roads are very expensive but quite good. Not like the UK where everything is free but rubbish.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      French toll roads are quite inexpensive and well worth the payage. In the UK much of the expense is in the cost of fuel which is more than in France, as is Germany where there are also no tolls.
      We all pay, just indifferent ways.
      Settle yourself down with unnecessary remarks, this may seem like an open forum but believe me it's not 👌

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      You're 100% correct, I like the tol system the French use as it clearly is used to fund excellent roads 👍

    • @jimsadler8704
      @jimsadler8704 27 дней назад +2

      @@wsmv Thank you, Weston.
      I would just like to point out to Mr FUGLBIRD that I lived in France for 10 years and so am not totally ignorant of the French system.
      All of France’s non motorway roads are generally very good and an effective way of traversing the country should you not wish to pay the motorway tolls. This ultimately means you do not have to pay any fees at all to travel on the vast majority of French roads which even includes some non toll motorways.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      @jimsadler8704 @jimsadler8704 you're spot on Jim, I think it's one of those who likes to try and get a response, he's had my response amd if it continues will be removed 👍

  • @exeterrider
    @exeterrider 27 дней назад +2

    Lovely roads, how many one liners can you get out in one video 😂look forward to the next.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      🤣🤣 not as many as epic Adam though 🤣🤣

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    1:45 that traffic is just terrible!😂😂😂

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      I know, so stressful 🤣

  • @user-io2et5bv2s
    @user-io2et5bv2s 25 дней назад +1

    Did you get a French Crit’Air sticker for your bike before you left?
    A little tip is to get a Telepeage badge for the tolls. Makes life a lot easier.
    Bonne route.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад

      Hi bud, no didn't get the crit air sticker, not sure if I needed it but only Reims had a clean air zone 🤷‍♂️
      Thanks for the info, will look into the telepeage tag for next time 👍

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker 27 дней назад +1

    Amazing trip. I'm planning to be near some of those areas later this summer.
    No rev bombs in the tunnel?
    I'm guessing you didn't find the NooBiker sticker at the Reims GP 😅

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад +1

      Sadly I didn't, but its just had some new paint so not sure if they've removed stickers 😔
      I loved thos area of France such an amazing place to ride your motorcycle in, and the people we met on and off the road were fantastic 👍

    • @NooBiker
      @NooBiker 27 дней назад +1

      @@wsmv yes, that was my experience also 👍

  • @andydavies2030
    @andydavies2030 26 дней назад +1

    Really enjoying this series so far, looking forward to watching your adventures. One question, the rain suits you have do you have a link to them or could let me know where you got them. I am planning a trip and looking for something similar. 👍

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  26 дней назад +1

      Hi Andy, and thanks for watching. We had them at the superbike store, and available online from them.
      The reason we went for the Oxford rainseal suits is because the length changes with the size but many other manufacturers have a 1 length but change the width.
      My Mrs is quite short so needed it to be a bit more sensible 🤣🤣

  • @davidarthur616
    @davidarthur616 27 дней назад +1

    Enjoyed the video. Just remember when you wave at other motorcyclists, the lower your hand, the cooler you are. Also, when you overtake a motorcyclist, “shake” your right leg. European motorcycling etiquette 😂😂.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      Thanks David, I had the Mrs doing the waving from the passenger seat for both, I was happy to keep hold of the handle bars 🤣🤣

  • @austinmatthews347
    @austinmatthews347 27 дней назад +1

    I just came back from my trip i travelled from huddersfield via le shuttle then to switzerland then back up through black forest and southern germany the ardennes then back home i have my 72plate r1250gsa rallye te bumot cases and motorrad topbox

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      That's an awesome trip, similar to ours we just crossed into Italy for a short distance. Loved the Swiss, German and Austria. The trip from Huddersfield to the south coast is a long one on its own 😁

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 26 дней назад +1

      @@wsmv yes it is i will be doing possibly spain next year i avoided all peage in france takes alit linger but you see so much

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 18 дней назад

      ​@@wsmvi wouldnt do that route again too much poor weather very unpredictable also i find motorway really mind numbing i also get right rist ache very quickly on the gsa i avoided all toll roads but i had to abandon italy as my 10000 mile 1 owner (me) gsa on approach to italian border near basel was making awful noise basal motorrad said its normal so we swung up through black forest didnt do 500 started wandering back via southern germany. If i go again its solo down to portsmouth then ferry to santander then spain for a week

    • @austinmatthews347
      @austinmatthews347 18 дней назад

      ​@@wsmvalso i have a 1 piece tech 7 rainsuit its awsome but i find dainese carvemaster suite more convenient when rain comes i just keep riding

  • @spotty_cat26
    @spotty_cat26 27 дней назад +1

    Nice little tour you're having yourself there. It is so refreshing to hear someone get French town names pronounced correctly! I've just done a similar route through Reims, onto Nancy then Mulhouse (you nailed that pronunciation) Managed to miss most of the rain till we crossed the Rhine... Have fun, Ride safe.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      Thanks buddy, fully bilingual me 🤣🤣
      I agree though we don't try hard enough to pronounce these places correctly and listening to the locals makes such a difference.
      Strangely the only rain we had was from Mulhouse to basel and as soon as we hit the rhine (next video) it cleared up.
      Thanks for watching 😍

  • @paulscountry456
    @paulscountry456 26 дней назад

    When I was in France they had tooll booths on the freeway all over but you could cruise pretty fast and Germany where I lived had no speed limit on the freeway, I remember weird artwork statues and monoliths like pyramids on the freeway, McDonalds in Europe is a abominatiion and tastes like kangaroo meat.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  26 дней назад

      The roads are amazing through Europe (except Belgium, which are shocking)
      I have to be honest, we only had McDonald's once in Saarbrucken and they had a McRib so I was over the moon as I haven't had one in years 🤣🤣

    • @paulscountry456
      @paulscountry456 26 дней назад

      I love Belgium and the country is like a fairytale land in some rural areas rolling green acres and pastures dotted with quaint little villages and the food so great , where I lived near Bremen the weather is horrible for riding most of the year and summer if you can call it that was over in a month...lol.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  25 дней назад

      @paulscountry456 I love Belgium, and stay in brugges regularly, this time Ghent, but the Motorways are a total mess, worse than ours I reckon. Rather ride on the brugges cobbles 🤣🤣

  • @49googie
    @49googie 27 дней назад +1

    Just been through that tunnel a few weeks ago, you should have went to Colmar it's really nice.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      I'll just have to go again 😁👍

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings 24 дня назад +1

    Tres Bien is Fuck me it works?? I need to talk to my French teacher!!

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  24 дня назад +1

      🤣🤣 there may be some slight regional variations 🤣🤣

  • @fuglbird
    @fuglbird 27 дней назад +1

    Will they get to the flooded areas or not? Are they even aware? That's the question.
    They don't even know the language.

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  27 дней назад

      The question is , what inondation? And who really needs to know the language when you have Google translate...
      If you speak every language then no trip is an adventure into the unknown 🤔

  • @JohnB998
    @JohnB998 25 дней назад +1

    In ‘Francais’….? Hmmm

    • @wsmv
      @wsmv  25 дней назад

      Yes I know, that means "French" not France 🤦‍♂️ maybe I'm not bilingual 🤣🤣