The Honda Gold Wing Was Made for THIS Ride! | Gorges du Verdon

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @grahamstubbs4962
    @grahamstubbs4962 Месяц назад +26

    It's the oddest thing. I have never, ever wanted a Goldwing until now.
    What a beautiful machine.
    I'm becoming worried about myself. 🙂

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад +1

      I was exactly the same until I ride one - instantly hooked!

    • @stevebolton8471
      @stevebolton8471 Месяц назад +1

      It sounds amazing and looks svelte in the photo compared with the other wings. I test rode one with a pillion 30 years ago, it was at least 10 years old and it was a terrifying experience. It was huge and very heavy.

    • @lauriebloggs8391
      @lauriebloggs8391 Месяц назад

      Ha!Ha! me too!!

  • @steve_colwill
    @steve_colwill 26 дней назад +1

    You can’t fool me, that’s Cheddar Gorge! 😂

  • @sterfreak
    @sterfreak Месяц назад +2

    My wife and i did that trip round Gorges du Verdon in 2022, very beautiful and nice driving with amazing views.

  • @stephenkyjak-lane132
    @stephenkyjak-lane132 Месяц назад +3

    Hiya Mr and Mrs Flyer. Well done for this vlog. I am fortunate to live on the coast near where you have been. I relocated here permanently 3 years ago from leafy Surrey. The roads between Digne Sisteron and St Raphael are a bikers dream. Perfect road surfaces, no speed cameras. Bikers everywhere but little traffic. There are so many routes varying from 1 hr to 5 hours in this area. I would thoroughly recommend any followers of who fancy it to ride this area, as does Teapot. Also nearby multiple passes over the southern alps into Italy, these are amazing, especially nice to Isola 2000 then over the top (3300 metres) to Cuneo in Italy. Fabulous but hairpin heaven. Be warned most high passes only open due to snow and ice from late June to mid October. Hope this helps everyone who fancies it. I love the area on my GS 1300.

  • @anthonyfox2836
    @anthonyfox2836 Месяц назад +1

    Exhilarating video on a stunning GW. Just fantastic to follow you both on this adventure in France. Stunning job. It’s certainly an amazing ad for the GW. Sublime machine. 🙏💪🏍️

  • @nigelsride
    @nigelsride Месяц назад +3

    Another great day, stunning views, fantastic roads. Always fun watching your tours. Mrs Fly is a proper trouper. Can't wait for the next instalment. Gold wing is looking lush 👍

  • @garylambert2561
    @garylambert2561 Месяц назад +1

    As a Goldwing owner myself, I absolutely love these Goldwing tours. This tour so far is fantastic! Keep them coming!!!

  • @DavidHughes-p3x
    @DavidHughes-p3x Месяц назад +1

    Just woke up to find the clocks have gone back and it’s still the middle of the night but I have the joy of watching the mighty Goldwing winding its way through the south of France piloted by the Missenden Flyers. I love a great video. I do.

  • @snuffparrot
    @snuffparrot Месяц назад +2

    Just wow, Missenden Flyers. Stunning scenery, winding roads, and lovely accommodation. Life is good.

  • @johnsumser9743
    @johnsumser9743 Месяц назад +1

    It looks so relaxing on the Goldwing: the engine isn't stressed, there is no shifting, you both look comfortable. It's a different style of riding and one that I think I could grow to like.

  • @FreddieDobbs
    @FreddieDobbs Месяц назад +1

    I love this type of travel: plan everything as you go. Beautiful trip!

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Yes Ive decided it’s the way to do ‘em - totally flexible based on weather and what you fancy at the time…..

  • @matthewcoleman8267
    @matthewcoleman8267 Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for taking us on this ride. What spectacular scenery!

  • @FezzaYT
    @FezzaYT Месяц назад +1

    What a stunning route. Really enjoying this series. I live in Spain and you're absolutely right, we're so lucky to have such diversity of roads and scenery in Europe. Look forward to the next update

  • @nickrider5220
    @nickrider5220 Месяц назад +2

    That Goldwing is perfect for travelling in comfort and a bubble of serenity. Lovely video....the food did make me feel hungry though !

  • @paul.vanhout57
    @paul.vanhout57 Месяц назад +1

    Best vistas of your journey so far - keep it coming👏

  • @davidhorne779
    @davidhorne779 Месяц назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant tour video series, always great to have Mrs Flyer on the channel, love the commentary, amazing scenery.... and what a great advertisement for the mighty Goldwing! I never thought I would ever be wanting a Goldwing!

  • @edtxw01
    @edtxw01 22 дня назад

    What a fantastic Gorge, I haven't done that one yet, it's on my wishlist now.
    Great roads and scenery.

  • @graemeneedham5899
    @graemeneedham5899 Месяц назад

    That was actually a very relaxing pleasure to watch. Thanks

  • @colindeans9477
    @colindeans9477 Месяц назад

    Just "Binge-Watched" episodes 1, 2, and 3, and am awe-struck. Fantastic scenery and backed-up with your excellent background info. Have to admit to being a bit envious of you, but admire how your are Winging it. Same trusted format and another brilliant series.
    Thanks Again !!

  • @frankmorris2603
    @frankmorris2603 Месяц назад +1

    I just commented to the wife about Mrs Flyer riding pillion when being a rider herself and you promptly answered the question.
    Amazing timing Andy. 👍

  • @davidz8
    @davidz8 Месяц назад

    This is a very enjoyable trip to follow, thank you for showing the Hotels as it is so useful. Bit late to this one.

  • @KelvinChilvers
    @KelvinChilvers Месяц назад

    Another enjoyable episode. Cracking scenery and the roads weren’t bad too. Something I hope to do in the future with my misses, looks great fun.

  • @johnharvey4333
    @johnharvey4333 Месяц назад +1

    (In a David Attenborough voice):- " Here we see the majestic Goldwing in its natural environment, traversing through endless miles of unspoilt wilderness with the greatest of ease & unsurpassed grace" 😂

  • @graemebrown5540
    @graemebrown5540 Месяц назад

    The Wing sounds magnificent, what a machine!

  • @TerryOldfield-t8p
    @TerryOldfield-t8p Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for a fantastic video as it brought back memories of our trip on my 1200 Aspencade which was a real handful when fully loaded. France has everything.

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 Месяц назад +1

    Nice video TMF, its a great place to ride...i was there many years ago on an original Z900. Incredible scenery. The big Wing is going well! Glad your a 'waver'..it's definitely a problem for some GS riders for some unfathomable reason😂. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers Steve

  • @boblynch7535
    @boblynch7535 Месяц назад

    Spectacular! Rivals Richie’s Picos tours without a doubt! I’ll keep buying those lottery tickets.

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 Месяц назад

    Spectacular rock formations in that gorge! You and Mrs. Flyer picked a winning route for this tour.

  • @jimmyrottencauli
    @jimmyrottencauli Месяц назад +1

    Was touring through here in June, stopped in Moustiers .......... motorcycle touring is the best, and I think your vides are great to show people what its like 👍

  • @ThePeteutube
    @ThePeteutube Месяц назад +1

    I’m probably never going to own one of these fabulous machines, but at least through your channel, I get a good taste of what it feels like to tour on the mighty GoldWing. Thanks Mr. And Mrs. Flyer.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад +1

      Watching it back really does feel somewhat like riding it!! Especially on a big screen…

    • @david-ic2cd
      @david-ic2cd 22 дня назад

      I’m liking the goldwing videos but done numerous trips on 650/750 bikes all very old …just take whatever you can afford and enjoy …hopefully this trip get more people interested…

  • @KelvinChilvers
    @KelvinChilvers Месяц назад

    Great News Andy. Not sure if you remember me saying my misses was doing her Mod 2. She just called to say she has passed with no faults. So excited for her.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Brilliant news Kelvin - do pass on my congratulations!! Shopping now?

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 Месяц назад +1

    Lovely area, and certainly no fear of squaring your tyres off. The geology looked looked really interesting in that canyon. Thank you both...

  • @simonparker670
    @simonparker670 Месяц назад

    Another 'Excellent' Mr&MrsF. Sat with our woodburner on enjoying the heat in tune with the tour warmth!!

  • @michaelworrall6804
    @michaelworrall6804 Месяц назад

    Hi Andy …. This is just a delightful film worthy of any travel show on TV …. Totally enjoyable and lovely …. Thank you 😎

  • @Wats1984
    @Wats1984 Месяц назад

    Another fantastic instalment! Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @andypowles6256
    @andypowles6256 Месяц назад

    Enjoying this series especially the sound track of the flat 6 engine. Great scenery looks a good tour so far and the apple carplay is giving a great map on the gold wings display. Carry on the good work

  • @glenford4527
    @glenford4527 Месяц назад

    Really loving your tour video , its just perfect MR & MRS enjoying the same thing , looking forward to Mrs Flyer riding the tours when she gets more experienced and confidence .

  • @johnmilner0859
    @johnmilner0859 Месяц назад +1

    Enjoying this tour 👍🏻

  • @ChrisRob509
    @ChrisRob509 Месяц назад

    Perfect start to my 6AM Saturday morning while having coffee. Cheers Mr and Mrs Flyer!

  • @911aircooled5
    @911aircooled5 Месяц назад

    Spot on, well done and enjoyable! Thanks for sharing your adventure with the 2 golden girls! 😅

  • @IanTed
    @IanTed Месяц назад

    Stunning part of France, glorious on any bike but very comfortable on a Goldwing, so relaxed with the auto box.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Yes it's the perfect machine for this type of caper....

  • @arcticcraic
    @arcticcraic Месяц назад

    Great video as usual, thank you. I rode this last year, and I am still not over it. For anyone going here in the future, I would recommend riding back up the opposite side of the gorge to the lake as well. It’s a different style of road but even better in a way.

  • @OneStrokeTwin
    @OneStrokeTwin Месяц назад +2

    Another great episode, thanks for sharing your trip. As a Scotsman now living in Australia I 100% agree with your point about taking for granted being so close to all Europe has to offer including bthe UK of course. I love it here in OZ but even here everything bisbso far away especially here in Perth, all the mountains care over East which is a 3-4 hour flight and a several days drive. It's beautiful here in the West and South West is very pretty, North West being a bit more rugged. Your trip was making me a bit homesick for Europe. All the best.

  • @malcolmtaylor3231
    @malcolmtaylor3231 Месяц назад

    Enjoyed the video again, the Goldwing has a lovely growl, especially when you overtook the white van, and throttling out of the hairpins, looking forward to the next installment 👍

  • @gothychris
    @gothychris 13 дней назад

    Watching these completely in the wrong order, seems to be working for perfectly for the winging it tour 😂

  • @boostaholic7116
    @boostaholic7116 Месяц назад

    Fantastic roads there Andy and the scenery was amazing! Looking forward to the next installment 👍

  • @Themotograndpa
    @Themotograndpa Месяц назад

    Wow what stunning roads and views Andy love these series you put out keep up the greats vids both of you 👍

  • @mikecoyne9025
    @mikecoyne9025 Месяц назад

    Looks “Gorgeous”. Loving the trip and the scenery. Looking forward to next week’s instalment. 👍🏍

  • @sarge2665
    @sarge2665 Месяц назад

    Another cracking video Andy, it just flew over watching it and now can't wait for episode 4!
    That was a cracking road , definitely a proper biking road for sure. I've ridden lots of France but that's a part of France i don't think I've been to before but might well put that right next year! As I said great video and keep up the good work guys 👍🏻

  • @Markevans63
    @Markevans63 Месяц назад

    Fantastic road, epic scenery and a cool beer at the end of the day 👌

  • @youwhatnow
    @youwhatnow Месяц назад +1

    I drove that route in 1993 in my TVR 420 SEAC. Great memories! I bought a Wing from Dobles recently and hope to repeat the trip on two wheels next year. Thanks for the reminder!

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      That’s where I bought mine (I’m also an ex TVR man - I had a 3000s then a Chimera)….

  • @speedtriplerider7853
    @speedtriplerider7853 Месяц назад

    Brilliant, enjoyed every minute of that ride.

  • @stevengore578
    @stevengore578 Месяц назад +2

    Goldwing sounds lovely 👍

  • @specialcircs
    @specialcircs Месяц назад

    that gorge looked incredible, thanks for showing us it! 😮

  • @AuldhannRua
    @AuldhannRua Месяц назад

    Some beautiful roads there Andy, and the Wing sounds great. Loving the series.

  • @martinhughes9769
    @martinhughes9769 Месяц назад

    Another great episode,watching this at 8.00 Saturday evening, total rubbish on the TV, so looking at you and Mrs Flyer enjoying yourselves , hotel looks great 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @JOHO-su8ov
    @JOHO-su8ov Месяц назад

    Love this tour series, have been there in Castellane three times with my brother.
    We stayed two times in that same hotel and once in the hotel of tea pot one. Although back then there was no swimmingpool we had a room overlooking the parking lot
    Looking forward to the rest of the series.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Which was the better hotel?

    • @JOHO-su8ov
      @JOHO-su8ov Месяц назад

      ​@@TheMissendenFlyer, your hotel bigger rooms although the hotel on the other side of the square had a garage for the motor bikes.
      Will start watching the next episode.

  • @kristiantoogood7781
    @kristiantoogood7781 Месяц назад

    Another excellent tour video, incredible scenery and great camera work!

  • @IanSixbikes-by6ei
    @IanSixbikes-by6ei Месяц назад

    Another great tour video, the views were spectacular and the roads were awesome ( I do love a good hairpin bend) Your hotel looks good so will add that to my list of places to stay when touring in that part of France, especially as it has secure parking ( a must in the South Of France) have to say that the blue paint on your Wing really "Pops" in the sun 😊 looking forward to the next episode of "Winging it"

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Ian - and yes I reckon my two tone blue paint job is one of the better ones….

  • @ianmott856
    @ianmott856 Месяц назад

    Loving the tour series so far Andy & Carol . Sitting here with a beer on a dismal Saturday afternoon watching you in the sun ( I'm not jealous honest ! 😢) . Think a trip to Europe is on the cards next year although I've never ridden on the right .

  • @GSHants
    @GSHants Месяц назад

    Stunning, that’s one to put on the list for sure 👍🏻

  • @neilfordham5790
    @neilfordham5790 Месяц назад

    Thanks for taking me on your tour Andy, it brought back fond memories of riding the gorge in 2004 on my Harley Fat Boy. I was staying at Port Gramould in a caravan though I love the hotel option though.

  • @timgrange7897
    @timgrange7897 Месяц назад

    Wow what a lovely ride great start to the weekend 👍

  • @palantir135
    @palantir135 Месяц назад

    Good evening Andy,
    I’ve never been that south in France but I must say it’s beautiful there.
    Great motorcycle roads. I live in a relatively flat country and I just love mountains, gorges etc.
    We had 20°C today so I did a 37 km bicycle ride, very likely the last one of this year because the weather’s going to change soon into much colder weather.
    Stay safe.

  • @derekiwanczuk2867
    @derekiwanczuk2867 Месяц назад

    Brilliant videos really enjoyed watch the first 3 lovely country roads and the views are spectacular take care.

  • @RE650NZGraeme
    @RE650NZGraeme Месяц назад

    I love the sound of the six when making that pass on the second day - just like I loved my old Yamaha XS7052D triple exhaust sound back in the late 70's!! Who doesn't love a Triple or a Six! (ala 1985 BMW M5 3.5L E34) Please share a marked out map or two during the days end - planning for tomorrow style. Thanks too, to Carole for her love of pillion passenger and her enjoyment shared of riding tourist style talking of the rooms and her special moments of the day's ride. Keep it coming!!

  • @thepictontwowheels7195
    @thepictontwowheels7195 Месяц назад

    That looks stunning Andy wow.. Me n the Mrs are planning a trip for next year so you are giving some great ideas. Just going to do what you guys are doing and have a loose plan . Thnks for the vid look forward to next week

  • @garyhope0103
    @garyhope0103 Месяц назад

    What a sublime route the Gorges du Verdun looked, and so quiet traffic wise. Some beautiful views en route too. Lots of little stopping points to take them in if needed. Also, up to now, very lucky with the weather.....🤞🤞

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад +1

      That’s because we only rode where the weather was good - we had planned to be in the Dolomites!!

  • @DArtagnanNZ
    @DArtagnanNZ Месяц назад

    Outstanding. Down here in New Zealand We got the too much rain blues. So this ride life my spirits. Come on summer. Thanks you both

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад +1

      Sounds like your summer is like ours was!!! Pants!!!

  • @simonbowen6653
    @simonbowen6653 Месяц назад

    Very nice. Drove through that gorge 20+ years ago, still makes me shiver.

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Месяц назад

    The big Hong pulls and shifts very smooth sounding. Looks good too. Heck of a ride 5832. Lot of upheaval. Hard to conceive of the time. It has a real horn. Wow. The ominous white van. There's one in every crowd. Man, a great hotel with a good view of the rocks. Nice. The cost is about average here in the states now. Hard to get anything for $150 now worth anything. Plus $30 tax. Crazy expensive. Money well spent. Cracking roads. All good from east Kentucky USA. Look forward to the next vid.

  • @edwardt1941
    @edwardt1941 Месяц назад

    Pool and a Bar woohoo!

  • @perils1400
    @perils1400 Месяц назад

    Great quality production there. Stunning views, lovely Wing too 👍

  • @Root_boy
    @Root_boy Месяц назад

    One of my favorite places in France. Did the gorge once in an lengthened and widened old-timer Mercedes camper without power steering, wouldn't mind going back by bike someday...

  • @wltrlg
    @wltrlg Месяц назад

    Rode their myself as well in July, very nice to relive it with professional footage haha, thanks!

  • @peterdane9138
    @peterdane9138 Месяц назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant. This is better than road tests!

  • @chrismayes3588
    @chrismayes3588 Месяц назад

    I know you don't get so many views for these videos and like you I can't understand why. Lovely footage, great narrative and a thoroughly enjoyable 20+ minutes of vicarious pleasure. Looking forward to the rest of the tour 👍

  • @KillickGreenieRN
    @KillickGreenieRN Месяц назад

    Bloody marvellous. We did the Passes around the Lake District two up on the NT1100, Hard Knott is a 10/10 on the mind focus scale. Enjoying the trip. Cheers

  • @dankorolyk5917
    @dankorolyk5917 Месяц назад

    Shaping up to be a brilliant road trip

  • @helenhughes9130
    @helenhughes9130 Месяц назад

    Lovely scenery! Love a good gorge ride! Lucked out on the hotel too!

  • @enricohagn
    @enricohagn Месяц назад

    Wonderful ride through a marvelous region 👍

  • @chrisraven1229
    @chrisraven1229 Месяц назад

    Lovely video. Did that route about ten years ago, unfortunately in a car but not unfortunately with my family. They do call it the French Grand Canyon and where you stopped we were watching eagles flying below us, stunning.

  • @JAF41972
    @JAF41972 Месяц назад

    Hi both love the video, Castellane is one of my favourite places to ride. Been twice and would definitely love to go back 👍

  • @Paul-67
    @Paul-67 Месяц назад

    Great vid mr and mrs Flyer. The term ‘not enough room to swing a cat’ comes from the punishment of being whipped with the ‘cat ‘o nine tails’

  • @timmo3351
    @timmo3351 Месяц назад

    I swear that was the same Hyundai Ioniq 5 in the hotel car park as was at the view point car park not long before! Enjoying the series btw 👍🏻

  • @dagsolberg2852
    @dagsolberg2852 Месяц назад

    Nice video, I like your relaxed style- hope to that route on my bike some day. !

  • @MrTone41
    @MrTone41 Месяц назад

    Loving these tours i must say

  • @mick4715-j7d
    @mick4715-j7d Месяц назад

    Some tour and scenery mate, your a lucky man.

  • @fazerdude1965
    @fazerdude1965 26 дней назад

    Been lucky enough to visit Yosemite & The Grand Canyon, you’re right, resembles both, the view very much like Glacier Point in Yosemite. Great tour video btw

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  25 дней назад +1

      Yes both places that are well worth a visit - in fact I've been lucky enough to be a tourist at the Grand Canyon three times!

  • @julianpavitt4926
    @julianpavitt4926 Месяц назад

    Loving this tour! Keep doing them ! Maybe Mrs F riding her own on the next one?

  • @Moto_APT
    @Moto_APT Месяц назад

    Very enjoyable Andy. Great place for bikers and normally we all wave in France. Good info on the hotels too. Hope the rest was as good cheers Arthur

  • @tonywilliamson4512
    @tonywilliamson4512 Месяц назад

    Good vid,i did the route 2010 ish on then my 1200 gsa but opposite way to you absolutely stunning views.

  • @briansteele2723
    @briansteele2723 Месяц назад

    Nice one Andy, the circuit of the gorgee is a real favourite for me cycling as it's a couple of hours drive from my place in Menton. 85km circuit roughly. Next time try the little interior loop called Route Des Cretes, it is spectacular. Took my gf up there in my old Porsche and she had some vertigo but loved views

  • @paulholmes1682
    @paulholmes1682 Месяц назад

    Top draw videography as always and "Wing-tastic" 👍

  • @PhilC184
    @PhilC184 Месяц назад

    Loved that scenery in the Gorge. France rarely fails to deliver on beautiful scenery. I generally find on French roads that the only thing faster than a French van driver is a French biker - and the only thing faster than a French biker is an Italian biker!

  • @rlw85
    @rlw85 Месяц назад

    Maybe for a Christmas special there could be a top 10 white vans to be stuck behind 😂

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  Месяц назад

      Now there’s an idea “I’m dreaming of a white van Christmas”

  • @thewelshhobbit6105
    @thewelshhobbit6105 Месяц назад +1

    Nice video. GS riders are the new Harley riders 🤭

  • @martynlaverick3405
    @martynlaverick3405 Месяц назад

    What fantastic roads. Loved the first one from the restaurant to the hotel. Quite stunning. Great question to Mrs T as always wanted to know how she felt as a passenger 👍

  • @mattWallJsy
    @mattWallJsy Месяц назад

    Fantastic stuff. 👍🏽

  • @lovegar
    @lovegar Месяц назад

    Great roads & amazing smells from the flora in that part of the world
    Always have had an obsession about Provence , the scenes, villages & cafes