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Hello @Revzilla team, please correct the map of India, which is available in any normal accurate map display sites. The northern sections should be corrected.
With this kind of video triumph india letting them borrow is a success already this will double the sales. I feel like this will be the new himalaya. So they better watch out
I remember a friend and I were in Oregon and heading towards Reno. We got within 30 miles of Reno when a wildfire shut down Hwy 395. No biggie, we will make a detour to I80, or so we thought. The fire spread and shut down all routes to interstate 80. We initially tried to brave the off road path, but it was talcum powder, and neither my sportbike, nor his cruiser were gonna make it that way. We ended up having to turn around and go BACK up 395, cross into Nevada in the northern border, then drop back down on a 400 mile detour. Buddy dumped the bike on a blind corner in the middle of the night (he and the bike were both ok), not a single car the whole way, but we finally pulled into Reno in the early morning after about 17hrs of riding. While I wasnt happy at the time, it made some of my best motorcycling memories, and I wouldnt change it for the world.
Misery is adventure in retrospect. I’ve been lost in the desert before on a motorcycle (the wrong kind) with my wife. She had to walk and carry luggage while I wrestled the bike down an old cow herding trail to get out. One of our best memories!
These are no longer just RUclips videos…these are documentaries with how well put together and captivating it is! Very well done these are the trips I dream of!
It was also my dream trip. Did this trail last year for the first time, the roads were better last year although we also tried few offroad routes. It is actually very difficult to maintain good roads here because every rainy season, river and landslides just wipe them all away but even after all that, this is one of the best thing I did in my life. This year we did sikkim, another great route in central Himalayas. Just as amazing and challenging.
I agree and there are many great creators on RUclips, particularly in motovlogging. It is why I rarely watch regular TV of any sort. Plus it’s fun and satisfying to create. Even if you have a small channel and only reach a few thousand people, unlike these two who have a vast following.
41:15 In case anyone is wondering what was written in the Devanagari script, it's a Sanskrit Phrase, "shramena sarvam sadhyam" meaning "everything is achievable through hardwork".
Huge props to the crew involved in this! It's easy to forget that the videographers following this amazing journey were probably almost as tired and cold as our two heroes in front of the camera.
@@fallinginthed33p I think that was some other dude who also showed them the other route. Their vehicle was mostly behind them so that they can get footage of them riding.
I did this ride earlier in August. You may go anywhere in your life but you'll always remember Ladakh. Having said that, I've done this ride on my Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and several other riders did this on smaller 200s. The triumphs are obviously capable of this and more!
There is no video in the world that can truly capture the majesty of this route. It's been over ten years since I was last in Ladakh. I left a part of my soul there. You really have to see it.
@@sommebuddyFor a second I was wondering what the hell are you on about. What you are trying to say is that they went from Gurugram/Delhi which are already 200 to 300m above sea level. So basically they only went up 5.5 to 5.6km. But that is STILL how far they travelled... vertically! 😂
@@kapilsethia9284 LMAO. I think he is trying to say that they went from Gurugram/Delhi which arealready 200 to 300m above sea level. So basically they only went up 5.5 to 5.6km. But what he is doesn't seem to grasp is that... that is how far they travelled... vertically! 😂
Helmets were definitely open face, but they were both wearing riding Jeans. REAX for Spurgeon and KLIM for Zack. Both are linked up in the description if you'd want to check them out!
Yeah they did this with open faced helmets just like Hollywood actors in lead roles never wear the appropriate gear in the movies because the studio demands the audience sees their faces.
Indian riding conditions are most of the times weird but the rewards are exponentially higher when one survive those challenges. We grow as a individual and start appreciating the oneness. Thanks for showing this part of Indian to the world. Love from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India😊❤.
In case anyone is wondering, BRO stands for Border Road Organization in India. It is Engineered and maintained by the Army as it is in a sensitive zone.
You summed it up perfectly. ' The things you can do on a motorcycle - The places it can take you - The adventures you can have - The friends you can make - The feelings you can feel. Just about says it all to me.
Your camera folks are the unsung heroes of the vid. What an amazing production. What amazing views. What an amazing adventure. Thanks to the camera folks to stayed up later, got up earlier, captured all the scenes to share with us. Not taking away from Zack and Spurg. Great content!
I’ve watched this twice now, once solo and a second time with my father who got teary eyed at the end. Phenomenal content what an adventure! Inspiring for all riders, thank you for this gem.
This trip, with all the money and expertise that went into it, makes me appreciate, even more, what Noraly Schoenmaker (aka, Itchy Boots) accomplishes, traveling alone with no "sag wagon" and film crew to assist. I like the looks and sound of these new, single-cylinder Triumph 400s.
On top of that she seems to have a decent grasp of several languages, she never insults her lodgings, and she takes time to talk to people. She's a one-off.
She is a trendsetter but not the first female to ride the Himalayan's. Bless her for bringing further attention to the dual sport adventure of motorcycling. Huge following.
Never warmed up to her. It's just a matter of personal taste. I prefer more motorcycle centric content. I feel she rides well just as any other normal rider. Nothing special. She is fearless, does not complain and very adventurous.
Makes me more appreciative of revzilla for the fact that people will find a way to criticize (albeit in a way of comparison) no matter what an awesome job you do. Try making a professional video yourself I say
Shame Ari wasn’t here but Spurgeon was a nice surprise! Common Tread is the only motorcycle content that my wife will watch with me. Would love to see Spurge, Zack, and Ari on the next trip.
Thank you for coming to India and showcasing one of the most incredible roads in the world, not to mention the highest. The documentary was brilliantly made, and both riders showcased impressive skills. This is one of the best Moto documentaries I've seen in a while. Congratulations to everyone involved in its creation. I hope you all had a fantastic day in India.
You can see the utter exhaustion in Zach's face around 14:50. This is what I've always loved about long trips deep into unknown territory: the circumstances will test not only your physical conditioning, but also your mental and emotional resilience. I'll be adding the Himalayas to my motorcycling bucket list. Wow.
Spurg's speech as they approached Umling La brought a tear to my eye! We'd made it there on our bikes last July as well and I know exactly how he felt - that feeling of disbelief and exhilaration that you actually find yourself in this incredible place in the world. You guys made those deep sand hairpins look easy too. Amazing work and an absolutely satisfying watch. Experiencing it from your eyes brought back all the feelings and more!
As a middle aged woman who just took up motorcycles again a few years ago after a 30 year break, you guys are so much fun and inspiring. Doubt I’ll make it to India but you give me the guts to take on those more challenging rides in my area (on a Triumph, of course!).
@@grandenauto3214 I have. I watched her come up thru South and Central America on her way to Alaska. All respect to her. She’s brave and talented. But when she entered areas that I know well and skipped beautiful places in order to put on more miles due to her self-imposed deadline, I couldn’t watch any more. Like Yellowstone. I think she drove thru a corner and saw Old Faithful. There is so much more to Yellowstone that she skipped to make time. My heart couldn’t take it. So I’m taking a break from Itchy Boots.
@@julieb5434 true…. She missed a ton of good stuff in the Canadian Rockies… her kind of two track stuff…. But she needs to do what she needs to do and as the OP said for inspiration and for being a woman Noraly rocks it…
This is Indias Holy Grail of Biking, every bike enthusiast does it once in life. After watching you and Itchy boots recently on the same routes, I can say that bikes do make a difference, yes the Triumphs can go there, but this would be much more fun on an Adv bike. Norlay did made it look easy but the reality is its not that easy for obvious reasons, the altitude, challenging road conditions and the breathlessness, nonetheless it's all worth it in the end as its one of the most beautiful places to take your bike to and ride, hope you guys had fun. India can be challenging, it's intense. Often its also very rewarding. Well done, hope you guys return for more.
The road to Leh Ladakh. I've been there in 2016 on a Royal Enfield Classic 500. This is one of the most amazing experiences. In the meanwhile I became a father two times and hopefully one day I'll do this trip again with my sons. Amazing footage guys. Enjoyed the heck out of this 42 minutes
Been there too with Royal Enfield Himalayan a couple of years ago. Amazing road with unbelievable views. Seeing this top notch video reminded me of cursing myself right after the trip for just filming it with an old gopro on my helmet and not doing it better while I was there... Those views would have been worth it. Not to mention the altitude sickness and all the other stuff that happened on that trip that would have made some interesting content :D Khardung La was the highest pass I did at 5359m elevation. (Got the videos on my channel if you're interested to revisit those views.)
They experienced something that only 0.1% Indian Bikers have experienced, unlucky being coming to Mandi/Manali right after the roads were damaged due to Floods and Landslides but damn these guys have the balls of steel to not give up. Earned so much respect, like me being Indian and used to my comfort zone I myself could not have done this much.
@@PrashantEM7 That is absolutely true. Riding for 25hrs straight is extraordinary. And that too the way they held their composure even after riding through Delhi. Hats off to them 💯
What an incredible trip in India! Great camera work and editing. Beautiful drone shots. Crazy weather. For sure inspiring!! Thanks CTXP, RevZilla and Triumph for a wonderful adventure! Cheers!
I’ve said it before - content like this makes me proud to be a Revzilla customer. The fact is they’re a great retailer already, plus offer terrific product and Shop Manual videos, but then they produce amazing CTXP videos like this when they don’t have to…I love it! Well done to the entire team. These journeys are inspiring. Thank you!
They also don’t push their own website really at all. Lots of other places would turn this into a commercial of sorts. Fortnite is the same way, possibly better, you’d almost never know they were a retailer.
Guys, there's so much to unpack here. Video production, direction, editing, writing, all brilliant! I've been to India 5 times and have always wanted to do something like this on my trips. The problem was that they were business trips and my employer wouldn't just let me wander off on a bike for a couple of weeks. The baby Bonnevilles looks like they were more than up to the task and that's great news. As the owner of a T120, I've been eyeing these since their launch. Too bad Ari didn't make the trip, but Spurg is great and Zach never disappoints. What a couple of lucky dogs, trip of a lifetime! Awesome, just awesome!
Took your motorcycle safety course at Iron Buffalo. You were a great instructor and I constantly think about the lessons you taught me while I'm riding. It may only be a 250 dual sport, but you set me up for success. Thank you.
Great upload! Noraly must be the toughest motorbike rider in the world. She does it unsupported through a lot of the same routes you guys were on and she makes it sound like a nice weekend ride as seen on her current season on the new Himalayan :)
To be fair Noraly has been doing this type of thing for many years and schedule seems more flexible. While she doesn't have another rider with other most of the time she certainly has many many people help her out jams.
Great episode! Must have missed Noraly by a few days or weeks, since she's currently releasing her own northern-India series! Also makes what she does on her own even more respectable.
@@Peodso basically all of us. I drive regularly 1000km for fun but thats a two day thing for her. If you have a normal job there is no way to keep up with that.
One time I rode my bike 27 hours straight from Northern BC to Washington. I know that feeling of borderline hallucinating on a motorcycle. Makes me strangely nostalgic as I was 18 and riding alone. This episode hit me in the feels! No desire to do it again though :D
This is simply unprecedented 😮. You guys are in a different world. Ladakh, India is known for spiritual healing/uplifting of motorcyclists 😊. Proud of you my boys!
It's fascinating that this video released just around the same time as Royal Enfield announced their new himalayan. Never really thought about those Brands as competitors but I guess Triumph doesn't feel that way.
Triumph and Royal Enfield competing for this market. RE got itchy boots to do a ride on their new model and she posted a bunch of videos through India and Nepal . Glad to see motorcycling taking this direction in the South Asia
This bike trip to Leh Ladakh in the Himalayas has been the dream of almost every Indian rider.....and of course this dream just got bigger with the rise of social media platforms in the country, with almost every influencer/vlogger making a trip to Ladakh Nice to see this wonderful route now being explored by many foreigners as well.
@@chrisd4813 I mean, I guess I understand their similarities aesthetically, but like the Bonneville is like double the price of the interceptor. I guess I just assumed that the people who have five grand to spend on a motorcycle, and the people have 10 are just completely different markets.
Indian here. When you guys were talking about covering 300 miles in 3 hours..I was like what the hell are you talking about? Covering 300 miles during the monsoon through Indian Urban and Mountainous roads? These guys are in for a shocker. I remember in my Kathmandu solo trip, I underestimated the last leg of 60kms on himalayan road in nighttime during monsoon, and it took me 4 hours of grueling to cover that distance, whereas I had covered previous 440 kms in 10 hours including frequent breaks and stops.
Firstly (as no crashes were discussed), I am glad the riders and the crew were safe. Secondly, amazing job from the entire team on this project! I genuinely had goosebumps multiple times with the way the scenery was shot, and the accompanying music and commentary. Thanks for visiting India! And hope you would like to return and make a longer trip around the Himalayas someday :)
This is single handedly One of the best if not THE BEST MOTO JOURNAL ever made. As a car buff growing up with Top Gear, Grand tour, this is Breathtaking❤ hats off to everyone involved❤
I just wanna say Ewan and Charlie with the long way adventures changed the world and are legands. Zach and Ari are on that same level. The work they have done over their career have cemented them as legands with people like Ted Simon, Ewan, Charlie and Itchy Boots.
Ewan and Charlie are chumps compared to Austin and Gerald Vince and nobody ever mentions them for being the godfathers of adventure motorcycling that they truly are.
@@metalsadman6 forward gears and 11 reverse… Much like their tanks in WWII. Remember Taranto… Said the bloke who has a GS and an AMG - bugger cocked that one up
Great film, I have the greatest respect and admiration for the solo motorcyclists who do rides like this with no support vehicles or back up crews. They are the ultimate adventurers.
Triumph owes you both a bike each for all the sales that this documentary would generate in India. You both and the team have done a fabulous job. Kudos!
It don't seem right to me to see them in India without a RE. Especially as close to the new 450 Himalayan as this was made. Love the videos but that land is the Lan of RE.
Incredible story and production. The effort, talent and quality that Revzilla invests in these films is truly impressive and quite the commitment to the community.
Top marks for everyone involved. Great idea. Wonderful execution. Brilliant cinematography. Everything was beautiful in 4K. That image at 40:50 should hang in Zack and Spurg's homes for years to come.
After stumbling on this video around July this year, I can't stop watching motorcycle content since. Bought all my gear in August and finally pulled the trigger on a Scrambler 400x last weekend. It's gonna be a lot of work as a new rider, but I cannot wait to start my own adventures. This video is the single greatest ad campaign for these new singles I've seen. Better than those press event in Spain. Triumph should've paid you more money.
No slippers on the bed(Nyoma), its India guys! Loved the video and glad that you guys managed riding without any mishaps on the "right" side of the road. Kudos
Absolutely brilliant. Amazing country. Made my day watching this on a cold (zero centigrade) day in northen England. I bet Ari was kicking himself missing out on this adventure. And those two Triumphs have proven that a fully loaded GS Adventure is really not necessary for a true adventure. Many thhanks.
Spurgs speech towards the end mad me quite emotional ,All the struggle they had been through just to give us this surreal experience is really inspiring,Opened this for the review but watched it for the amazing documentary it is…Thank you to both of you for this ❤❤❤
Most wonderful trip video. Umlingla is always in my dreams. Yearning to do second time. I did it solo in snow in September and shot entire trip myself. At age 58. You can search my name here. Looking forward to one more time to Umlingla. Extremely good videography and editing. ❤
I'm a proud owner of the speed 400 and this video just showcases the courage it takes for you to reach the top of the world Hats off for making this video and inspiring a young fellow like me, I sincerely thank you for this project :)
Brilliant! Reminded me of my touring days! Can’t wait for my Speed 400 to arrive. Ordered it when they were first announced. A sensible bike for a change!
This is probably the best motorcycle ride documentary based on a specific brand that i watched which was less about the brand and more about the place and the amazing geographical challenges it overcame
Spurge really flexed his skills here, both on the road and as a presenter. I love the duo of Zach and Ari but Spurge is more than welcome to be a part of CTXP again to me.
I was there at umlingla on 16th sep 2023 , but we took the route through Photila top. it was unbelievable. I was on my 390 adventure and the bike did great and it was the most memorable trip of my life yet ! kudos to you guys !
@@abhijitmaisuria5703 they too the rough road which is through plains . If they took the road through photila top then it's more up n down through hills n it's more scenic and the roads are really good which I and team took !
CTXP continues to go from height to height (pun intended). Every episode is better than the last. Absolutely great production quality and content. Bravo, guys!
how you all (crew included,) keep in good spirits despite the weather , and conditions, is phenominal, and these bikes are just as impressive, a triumph in so many ways guys, awesome documentary /review👍
The most exciting video I have ever seen in my life. You guys have made my mind to pack my stuff and go to Umling La right away. I literally got goosebumps at the end. I will definitely reach Umlingla at least once in my life. Awesome job guys. This is not just a RUclips video for me, it is going to be the best motivating documentary of the greatest road in world present in the Great India. This is definitely a dream trip for a lot of guys.
That was one of the coolest rides Ive ever watched. I bit of critique, you should show more of the food/accommodations as that’s a big part of the adventure. Amazing movie to everyone involved! Ctxp is the best for mc content.
oh boy what a content. I felt as if i was travelling along with Zack and Sprung. The amount of adventure these guys had was ultimate. I was at inch of seat when they were about to reach the Umlingla. The last line "We are on top of the World" gave me goose bump. Finally on the twin motor cycle which are made in India these are as good as any triumph.. Keep riding
This was SUCH A RAD VIDEO!!! You guys literally know no limits! Thank you for all the craziness, harsh weather, insane traffic, and general madness you went through to make it to Umling La. Man, I’m proud of you guys! Thanks for inspiring me to go beyond my limits on my Triumph. Ride safe - ride hard. You guys rule!!
What an amazing trip! Very cool to watch the tales of ctxp through a totally different country. Also, shout out to itchy boots who has a series going through this exact area right now!
Lots of Love, Warm regards and Greetings from India. May your channel, work and business grows greatly spreading positivity for the people around you and to the world. ~Namaste~
My heart is itching for one such Ride but I'm 31 having lots of responsibilities of running a family. I'm living the life of my dreams through videos like this. So please do all of us a favour and continue making such awesome videos. Lots of love ❤
It's lovely to see you guys in India enjoying the roads every rider deserves or atleast must ride once in their lifetime to appreciate the infrastructure they have wherever they are. And I say this while I just rode to work here in Atlanta, Georgia 😅. Enjoy and lovely seeing you guys in my home country ❤
Sometimes I take for-granted the likes of solo riders travel ie itchyboots and the lot..... shows how brutal some conditions are but very beautiful. Thank you for making this type of content to entertain us. Great vid as usual and till next time, stay safe....
Please keep trips like this going. As The Grand Tour isn’t providing us that enjoyment, we need a serious replacement, you guys have done a good enough job that I’m binge watching all of your trips. THANK YOU!
I have been a huge fan of you guys. I started riding after being inspired by your On two wheels episode several years back. It was very exciting to see guys visit my country (Your ride literally started few kilometres away from my home). If I had the slightest of hint that you were here I would have tried reaching out to you guys. I have been planning to this exact trip for sometime but my work got in the way, this episode really motivates me to make this trip a reality. :) Good luck for your future adventures !
Well done fellas! This is why I only buy from RevZilla, I don't even look anywhere else. This adventure videos are better than being a kid at Christmas! I was so excited when I saw it posted, thanks so much for sharing. Spurgeon did awesome! Now I want to see all 3 of you guys make an adventure video!
"Distance doesn't tell the whole story, but riders do" ☺ I really enjoy your content also I'm preparing for my very first touring with a friend and I hope we'll make it in time to the destination😅
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How can I get my hands on an Ari bobble head with the dreadlocks ❤
When you guys are opening shop in India, I used to buy from you guys in USA. Had a pleasant experience. Please open shop here
The map of India is not correct
why Ari is not in this trip with jack?
Hello @Revzilla team, please correct the map of India, which is available in any normal accurate map display sites. The northern sections should be corrected.
So, you guys were from RevZilla! I'm the rider who informed you about the alternate route. I'm delighted to be featured in your video
Thanks for the alternate route!
And this viewer appreciates it!
See the map of India they have used in the beginning before feeling proud!
With this kind of video triumph india letting them borrow is a success already this will double the sales. I feel like this will be the new himalaya. So they better watch out
Thanks for keeping them moving. Now we all enjoy the fruits of your guidance.
This is growing to be the Grand Tour of the motorcycle world.
But WAAAAAYYYYY better imo
Don't you mean Top Gear too?
It already is :)
nah the comedic value isn't there for that comparison.
I just wish there was more episodes
For those wondering, BRO refers to border roads organisation which builds the roads to those amazing places.
Thank's for the explanation, sounded very funny when Spurg read it :)
I was wondering. Thanks!
HIMANK Project, is a project of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in the Ladakh region built by the Indian Army 🪖
Thanks for the explanation, bro!
@@njoy51 respect
Was here for the review, stayed for the documentary, and finished the video feeling incredibly inspired, breathtaking work!
The Photoshop deity loves motorcycles!
No rev bombs in the tunnel? What kind of American motorcycle ambassadors are these guys?
If you enjoyed this video I would recommend watching the other revzilla CTXP episode, you're not gonna regret it
Bike also love curves 😅
Wow didnt expect Unmesh to be here
I remember a friend and I were in Oregon and heading towards Reno. We got within 30 miles of Reno when a wildfire shut down Hwy 395. No biggie, we will make a detour to I80, or so we thought. The fire spread and shut down all routes to interstate 80. We initially tried to brave the off road path, but it was talcum powder, and neither my sportbike, nor his cruiser were gonna make it that way. We ended up having to turn around and go BACK up 395, cross into Nevada in the northern border, then drop back down on a 400 mile detour. Buddy dumped the bike on a blind corner in the middle of the night (he and the bike were both ok), not a single car the whole way, but we finally pulled into Reno in the early morning after about 17hrs of riding. While I wasnt happy at the time, it made some of my best motorcycling memories, and I wouldnt change it for the world.
I’ve always said that it’s not the destination that makes the trip fun, but the adventure it takes to get there.
Misery is adventure in retrospect. I’ve been lost in the desert before on a motorcycle (the wrong kind) with my wife. She had to walk and carry luggage while I wrestled the bike down an old cow herding trail to get out. One of our best memories!
These are no longer just RUclips videos…these are documentaries with how well put together and captivating it is! Very well done these are the trips I dream of!
Exactly. This video reminded of the old calm documentaries on dd1
It was also my dream trip. Did this trail last year for the first time, the roads were better last year although we also tried few offroad routes. It is actually very difficult to maintain good roads here because every rainy season, river and landslides just wipe them all away but even after all that, this is one of the best thing I did in my life. This year we did sikkim, another great route in central Himalayas. Just as amazing and challenging.
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I agree and there are many great creators on RUclips, particularly in motovlogging. It is why I rarely watch regular TV of any sort. Plus it’s fun and satisfying to create. Even if you have a small channel and only reach a few thousand people, unlike these two who have a vast following.
41:15 In case anyone is wondering what was written in the Devanagari script, it's a Sanskrit Phrase, "shramena sarvam sadhyam" meaning "everything is achievable through hardwork".
Except good roads, and sanitation, and decent food, and ..
@@leeinwis all of them we have in many places, I hope your country have them too.
@@leeinwisExactly a lot of videos of homeless in US shitting in public
Would you say even Freedom?
Huge props to the crew involved in this!
It's easy to forget that the videographers following this amazing journey were probably almost as tired and cold as our two heroes in front of the camera.
A BTS clip would be nice. I think there was an Isuzu support pickup shown in the early part of the video.
@@fallinginthed33p @41:26 there is a QR code to a BTS clip plus a link in the first comment.
Which makes you realize how amazing Noraly is..
@@fallinginthed33p I think that was some other dude who also showed them the other route. Their vehicle was mostly behind them so that they can get footage of them riding.
@@grandenauto3214 Also Cristian Predoi, may he rest in peace. He had excellent solo videos of journeys through Patagonia and Central Asia.
I did this ride earlier in August. You may go anywhere in your life but you'll always remember Ladakh. Having said that, I've done this ride on my Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and several other riders did this on smaller 200s. The triumphs are obviously capable of this and more!
I did it last month it was meh I already forgot it
There is no video in the world that can truly capture the majesty of this route. It's been over ten years since I was last in Ladakh. I left a part of my soul there.
You really have to see it.
I’m sure I can’t have been the only one to need a conversion. 19,000 feet is about 5.8km. Straight up! Wow.
@@sommebuddy not vertical? so what horizontal lol.
@@sommebuddyFor a second I was wondering what the hell are you on about. What you are trying to say is that they went from Gurugram/Delhi which are already 200 to 300m above sea level. So basically they only went up 5.5 to 5.6km. But that is STILL how far they travelled... vertically! 😂
@@kapilsethia9284 LMAO. I think he is trying to say that they went from Gurugram/Delhi which arealready 200 to 300m above sea level.
So basically they only went up 5.5 to 5.6km. But what he is doesn't seem to grasp is that... that is how far they travelled... vertically! 😂
These dudes did the entire trip with open face helmets and no riding pants or leg guards. Props to them.
Helmets were definitely open face, but they were both wearing riding Jeans. REAX for Spurgeon and KLIM for Zack. Both are linked up in the description if you'd want to check them out!
Yeah they did this with open faced helmets just like Hollywood actors in lead roles never wear the appropriate gear in the movies because the studio demands the audience sees their faces.
having open face helmets on Indian roads is as brave as riding on stock tires not dedicated ones is a feet in itself.
Why not ?
Don't get all soft on us now.
So happy to see Zack still having the coolest job on earth. Amazing content as usual
Try to get an account in India..you too can travel for bike ride 😊
Indian riding conditions are most of the times weird but the rewards are exponentially higher when one survive those challenges.
We grow as a individual and start appreciating the oneness. Thanks for showing this part of Indian to the world. Love from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India😊❤.
Love from Dehradun Uttarakhand
um..no
40 minutes passed as if I were riding the Himalaya myself. Awesome job dudes, just awesome. Thank you for your service to motorbiking humanity :)
Wow, realized it's 42 minutes after reading this comment
In case anyone is wondering, BRO stands for Border Road Organization in India. It is Engineered and maintained by the Army as it is in a sensitive zone.
thanks bro
The real BROs
Also, you will see them only in the vicinity of Indo-China borders and not on other borders.
Yea Bro.
@@Amuzicno, you can also see them here in Indo Nepal, Bhutan as well as Bangladesh borders
You summed it up perfectly. ' The things you can do on a motorcycle - The places it can take you - The adventures you can have - The friends you can make - The feelings you can feel. Just about says it all to me.
Your camera folks are the unsung heroes of the vid. What an amazing production. What amazing views. What an amazing adventure. Thanks to the camera folks to stayed up later, got up earlier, captured all the scenes to share with us. Not taking away from Zack and Spurg. Great content!
Exactly what I wanted to say... but written much better!😄
So true. Production value is excellent. Camera work, writing, editing, everything was very professionally done. It was no small feat by any measure.
Masterpiece ! The editing, the drone views at 26:50 ,the Sitar music at 31:40 , just fantastic. Defines how dynamic INDIA is . ❤ From India.
Do you know what track was used at 26:55 ?
I’ve watched this twice now, once solo and a second time with my father who got teary eyed at the end. Phenomenal content what an adventure! Inspiring for all riders, thank you for this gem.
My brother traveled this road many years ago. He still talks about the stark beauty of it. I can't wait to watch this!
Your brother is lucky. I was lucky enough to do this route last year. It's magical.
What's stopping you man, come to India, we welcome you with open arms!
This trip, with all the money and expertise that went into it, makes me appreciate, even more, what Noraly Schoenmaker (aka, Itchy Boots) accomplishes, traveling alone with no "sag wagon" and film crew to assist. I like the looks and sound of these new, single-cylinder Triumph 400s.
On top of that she seems to have a decent grasp of several languages, she never insults her lodgings, and she takes time to talk to people. She's a one-off.
She is a trendsetter but not the first female to ride the Himalayan's.
Bless her for bringing further attention to the dual sport adventure of motorcycling.
Huge following.
Never warmed up to her. It's just a matter of personal taste. I prefer more motorcycle centric content.
I feel she rides well just as any other normal rider. Nothing special.
She is fearless, does not complain and very adventurous.
Makes me more appreciative of revzilla for the fact that people will find a way to criticize (albeit in a way of comparison) no matter what an awesome job you do. Try making a professional video yourself I say
Shame Ari wasn’t here but Spurgeon was a nice surprise! Common Tread is the only motorcycle content that my wife will watch with me. Would love to see Spurge, Zack, and Ari on the next trip.
Try Sterling Noren's Motorcycle Travel Channel.
Have u ever thought that maybe Ur wife watches CT only cause of Ari ?
@@billumand I wouldn’t discount it
Thank you for coming to India and showcasing one of the most incredible roads in the world, not to mention the highest. The documentary was brilliantly made, and both riders showcased impressive skills. This is one of the best Moto documentaries I've seen in a while. Congratulations to everyone involved in its creation. I hope you all had a fantastic day in India.
You can see the utter exhaustion in Zach's face around 14:50. This is what I've always loved about long trips deep into unknown territory: the circumstances will test not only your physical conditioning, but also your mental and emotional resilience. I'll be adding the Himalayas to my motorcycling bucket list. Wow.
Spurg's speech as they approached Umling La brought a tear to my eye! We'd made it there on our bikes last July as well and I know exactly how he felt - that feeling of disbelief and exhilaration that you actually find yourself in this incredible place in the world. You guys made those deep sand hairpins look easy too. Amazing work and an absolutely satisfying watch. Experiencing it from your eyes brought back all the feelings and more!
Thought it was only me... the close was quite realistically emotional.
I have seen your Ladakh bike ride vlog
Aaah India, I remember it well. Land of endless mystery, contrasts and confusion. 've been there and it holds a special place in my heart.
Not India but occupied by India...
@@salttea8926why are you jealous
❤️ from India
@@salttea8926 Cry Kid 😂
@@Shubhz07 it is you crying whole time blaming Pakistan
As a middle aged woman who just took up motorcycles again a few years ago after a 30 year break, you guys are so much fun and inspiring. Doubt I’ll make it to India but you give me the guts to take on those more challenging rides in my area (on a Triumph, of course!).
never say never
Have you watched Noraly? Itchy Boots?
@@grandenauto3214 I have. I watched her come up thru South and Central America on her way to Alaska. All respect to her. She’s brave and talented. But when she entered areas that I know well and skipped beautiful places in order to put on more miles due to her self-imposed deadline, I couldn’t watch any more. Like Yellowstone. I think she drove thru a corner and saw Old Faithful. There is so much more to Yellowstone that she skipped to make time. My heart couldn’t take it. So I’m taking a break from Itchy Boots.
@@john_barnett So true!
@@julieb5434 true…. She missed a ton of good stuff in the Canadian Rockies… her kind of two track stuff…. But she needs to do what she needs to do and as the OP said for inspiration and for being a woman Noraly rocks it…
this is by far my all-time favorite youtube series ever. please never stop
What an absolute adrenaline rush it was to watch this! Spencer and Andrew you guys did a great job at covering this. Loved it!
This is Indias Holy Grail of Biking, every bike enthusiast does it once in life.
After watching you and Itchy boots recently on the same routes, I can say that bikes do make a difference, yes the Triumphs can go there, but this would be much more fun on an Adv bike.
Norlay did made it look easy but the reality is its not that easy for obvious reasons, the altitude, challenging road conditions and the breathlessness, nonetheless it's all worth it in the end as its one of the most beautiful places to take your bike to and ride, hope you guys had fun. India can be challenging, it's intense.
Often its also very rewarding.
Well done, hope you guys return for more.
Noraly is the true international rider… Zach and Spurg show the American version for American audiences
@@grandenauto3214yep 😁! Noraly have driven 1,50,000 km in every types and conditions of roads across world
The road to Leh Ladakh. I've been there in 2016 on a Royal Enfield Classic 500. This is one of the most amazing experiences. In the meanwhile I became a father two times and hopefully one day I'll do this trip again with my sons. Amazing footage guys. Enjoyed the heck out of this 42 minutes
Felt Altitude Sickness ? Shortness of Breath ?
I am Indian By the way
@@ANABOLIC_1105 no. Only a little bit at the pass, but we didn’t wait too long before descending
Been there too with Royal Enfield Himalayan a couple of years ago. Amazing road with unbelievable views. Seeing this top notch video reminded me of cursing myself right after the trip for just filming it with an old gopro on my helmet and not doing it better while I was there... Those views would have been worth it. Not to mention the altitude sickness and all the other stuff that happened on that trip that would have made some interesting content :D
Khardung La was the highest pass I did at 5359m elevation. (Got the videos on my channel if you're interested to revisit those views.)
Welcome again ❤
Welcome to India ❤ I remember one episode where you guys were discussing with Sagar how its like to ride in India. Hope you liked it ☺️
They experienced something that only 0.1% Indian Bikers have experienced, unlucky being coming to Mandi/Manali right after the roads were damaged due to Floods and Landslides but damn these guys have the balls of steel to not give up. Earned so much respect, like me being Indian and used to my comfort zone I myself could not have done this much.
@@PrashantEM7 That is absolutely true. Riding for 25hrs straight is extraordinary. And that too the way they held their composure even after riding through Delhi. Hats off to them 💯
Yup.... I remember that video....
What an incredible trip in India! Great camera work and editing. Beautiful drone shots. Crazy weather. For sure inspiring!! Thanks CTXP, RevZilla and Triumph for a wonderful adventure! Cheers!
There is a saying, "There are many mountains and then there is the Himalayas". Great work and I hope India treated you well.
I’ve said it before - content like this makes me proud to be a Revzilla customer. The fact is they’re a great retailer already, plus offer terrific product and Shop Manual videos, but then they produce amazing CTXP videos like this when they don’t have to…I love it! Well done to the entire team. These journeys are inspiring. Thank you!
They also don’t push their own website really at all. Lots of other places would turn this into a commercial of sorts. Fortnite is the same way, possibly better, you’d almost never know they were a retailer.
Guys, there's so much to unpack here. Video production, direction, editing, writing, all brilliant! I've been to India 5 times and have always wanted to do something like this on my trips. The problem was that they were business trips and my employer wouldn't just let me wander off on a bike for a couple of weeks. The baby Bonnevilles looks like they were more than up to the task and that's great news. As the owner of a T120, I've been eyeing these since their launch. Too bad Ari didn't make the trip, but Spurg is great and Zach never disappoints. What a couple of lucky dogs, trip of a lifetime! Awesome, just awesome!
We need a OG top gear style adventure CTXP with Ari, Zach and the Spurg asap!!
Would love to see them team up with 44Teeth for a Budget Bike Battle somewhere cool.
@@mickenoss That would be epic.
37:55 onwards is the most purest sense of emotion I have experienced while a watching automobile video.
Took your motorcycle safety course at Iron Buffalo. You were a great instructor and I constantly think about the lessons you taught me while I'm riding. It may only be a 250 dual sport, but you set me up for success. Thank you.
Great upload! Noraly must be the toughest motorbike rider in the world. She does it unsupported through a lot of the same routes you guys were on and she makes it sound like a nice weekend ride as seen on her current season on the new Himalayan :)
Was thinking the exact same thing 😂
The same Bro 😉🤟
To be fair Noraly has been doing this type of thing for many years and schedule seems more flexible. While she doesn't have another rider with other most of the time she certainly has many many people help her out jams.
This time she has support of RE for her rides in India!
@flatcapcaferacer Like who? Apart from locals I mean.
Great episode! Must have missed Noraly by a few days or weeks, since she's currently releasing her own northern-India series! Also makes what she does on her own even more respectable.
Exactly… a girl on her own, with limited biking experience, she’s awesome.
Judging by the weather and the amount of water at the river crossing they are in Ladakh around 6 to 7 weeks ago before the itchy boots journey.
@@grandenauto3214 I mean at this point she's way more experienced and has covered more miles than a lot of us
@@Peodso I was comparing her to the Revzilla guys who actually bike for a living.
@@Peodso basically all of us. I drive regularly 1000km for fun but thats a two day thing for her. If you have a normal job there is no way to keep up with that.
One time I rode my bike 27 hours straight from Northern BC to Washington. I know that feeling of borderline hallucinating on a motorcycle. Makes me strangely nostalgic as I was 18 and riding alone. This episode hit me in the feels! No desire to do it again though :D
This is simply unprecedented 😮. You guys are in a different world. Ladakh, India is known for spiritual healing/uplifting of motorcyclists 😊. Proud of you my boys!
"When we fall asleep the whole day of ride flashes through our mind" - Only riders know this feeling :D
It's fascinating that this video released just around the same time as Royal Enfield announced their new himalayan. Never really thought about those Brands as competitors but I guess Triumph doesn't feel that way.
Triumph and Royal Enfield competing for this market. RE got itchy boots to do a ride on their new model and she posted a bunch of videos through India and Nepal . Glad to see motorcycling taking this direction in the South Asia
This bike trip to Leh Ladakh in the Himalayas has been the dream of almost every Indian rider.....and of course this dream just got bigger with the rise of social media platforms in the country, with almost every influencer/vlogger making a trip to Ladakh
Nice to see this wonderful route now being explored by many foreigners as well.
When I was buying my bonneville, I did test ride the alternatives and was considering them - including the interceptor 650 and the guzzi v7.
@@chrisd4813 I mean, I guess I understand their similarities aesthetically, but like the Bonneville is like double the price of the interceptor. I guess I just assumed that the people who have five grand to spend on a motorcycle, and the people have 10 are just completely different markets.
Indian here. When you guys were talking about covering 300 miles in 3 hours..I was like what the hell are you talking about? Covering 300 miles during the monsoon through Indian Urban and Mountainous roads? These guys are in for a shocker. I remember in my Kathmandu solo trip, I underestimated the last leg of 60kms on himalayan road in nighttime during monsoon, and it took me 4 hours of grueling to cover that distance, whereas I had covered previous 440 kms in 10 hours including frequent breaks and stops.
Firstly (as no crashes were discussed), I am glad the riders and the crew were safe. Secondly, amazing job from the entire team on this project! I genuinely had goosebumps multiple times with the way the scenery was shot, and the accompanying music and commentary.
Thanks for visiting India! And hope you would like to return and make a longer trip around the Himalayas someday :)
This is single handedly One of the best if not THE BEST MOTO JOURNAL ever made. As a car buff growing up with Top Gear, Grand tour, this is Breathtaking❤ hats off to everyone involved❤
Stunningly beautiful videography!!
The editing and the sound,, just top notch!!!
Thank you so much for this amazing content
The production quality has gotten so good with these. Thanks guys.
I just wanna say Ewan and Charlie with the long way adventures changed the world and are legands.
Zach and Ari are on that same level. The work they have done over their career have cemented them as legands with people like Ted Simon, Ewan, Charlie and Itchy Boots.
Surg too*
Ewan and Charlie are chumps compared to Austin and Gerald Vince and nobody ever mentions them for being the godfathers of adventure motorcycling that they truly are.
@@RamblinRaconteur enlighten me then, I must know who they are.
@@jacob14163 Go watch Mondo Enduro
Ducati could learn a lot about launch videos from this. Well done Triumph & Revzilla 🎉
they don't have to be, they have the italian name to boast of.
@@metalsadman6 forward gears and 11 reverse…
Much like their tanks in WWII. Remember Taranto…
Said the bloke who has a GS and an AMG - bugger cocked that one up
Watch "Ride with frenchy" channel . He has done this trip with his Ducati Scrambler
Great film, I have the greatest respect and admiration for the solo motorcyclists who do rides like this with no support vehicles or back up crews. They are the ultimate adventurers.
Triumph owes you both a bike each for all the sales that this documentary would generate in India. You both and the team have done a fabulous job. Kudos!
Quite sure this doc was for US audience. Far too many indian bike youtubers will be taking this to ladakh.
I'm a Triumph fanboy, but even I can't help but feel like touring through India NOT on a Royal Enfield is slightly criminal.
It don't seem right to me to see them in India without a RE. Especially as close to the new 450 Himalayan as this was made. Love the videos but that land is the Lan of RE.
Incredible story and production. The effort, talent and quality that Revzilla invests in these films is truly impressive and quite the commitment to the community.
Top marks for everyone involved. Great idea. Wonderful execution. Brilliant cinematography. Everything was beautiful in 4K. That image at 40:50 should hang in Zack and Spurg's homes for years to come.
This is one massive advert for Triumph 400 cc platform....both! Well done. Great documentary.
After stumbling on this video around July this year, I can't stop watching motorcycle content since. Bought all my gear in August and finally pulled the trigger on a Scrambler 400x last weekend. It's gonna be a lot of work as a new rider, but I cannot wait to start my own adventures.
This video is the single greatest ad campaign for these new singles I've seen. Better than those press event in Spain. Triumph should've paid you more money.
Amazing.. welcome to India
No slippers on the bed(Nyoma), its India guys!
Loved the video and glad that you guys managed riding without any mishaps on the "right" side of the road. Kudos
Absolutely brilliant. Amazing country. Made my day watching this on a cold (zero centigrade) day in northen England. I bet Ari was kicking himself missing out on this adventure. And those two Triumphs have proven that a fully loaded GS Adventure is really not necessary for a true adventure. Many thhanks.
Spurgs speech towards the end mad me quite emotional ,All the struggle they had been through just to give us this surreal experience is really inspiring,Opened this for the review but watched it for the amazing documentary it is…Thank you to both of you for this ❤❤❤
Most wonderful trip video.
Umlingla is always in my dreams.
Yearning to do second time.
I did it solo in snow in September and shot entire trip myself.
At age 58.
You can search my name here.
Looking forward to one more time to Umlingla.
Extremely good videography and editing. ❤
Thank you for putting this together. We need all 3 of you on a trip someplace.
YES YES YES! India gang represent! So, so happy you visited our beautiful country! Now, time to settle in and watch this video! 💖
I'm a proud owner of the speed 400 and this video just showcases the courage it takes for you to reach the top of the world
Hats off for making this video and inspiring a young fellow like me, I sincerely thank you for this project :)
Brilliant! Reminded me of my touring days! Can’t wait for my Speed 400 to arrive. Ordered it when they were first announced. A sensible bike for a change!
This is probably the best motorcycle ride documentary based on a specific brand that i watched which was less about the brand and more about the place and the amazing geographical challenges it overcame
Spurge really flexed his skills here, both on the road and as a presenter. I love the duo of Zach and Ari but Spurge is more than welcome to be a part of CTXP again to me.
I was there at umlingla on 16th sep 2023 , but we took the route through Photila top. it was unbelievable. I was on my 390 adventure and the bike did great and it was the most memorable trip of my life yet ! kudos to you guys !
Roads are that bad or they took the rough ones?
Is your 390 still alive or does it have another week or two of life left?
@@domenik8339 alive n has clocked 48000km and no oem damages in two years !!
@@abhijitmaisuria5703 they too the rough road which is through plains . If they took the road through photila top then it's more up n down through hills n it's more scenic and the roads are really good which I and team took !
CTXP continues to go from height to height (pun intended). Every episode is better than the last. Absolutely great production quality and content. Bravo, guys!
Beautiful video, cheers to team CTXP and Revzilla for such breathtaking videography...truly represents the beauty of India,
Hope to go there someday✌
how you all (crew included,) keep in good spirits despite the weather ,
and conditions, is phenominal, and these bikes are just as impressive,
a triumph in so many ways guys, awesome documentary /review👍
Welcome to India fellow riders. Glad you "" Enjoyed '' the Indian traffic, hope it was a memorable experience for y'all. ❤
So happy to see you guys in India 🇮🇳... welcome folks
The most exciting video I have ever seen in my life. You guys have made my mind to pack my stuff and go to Umling La right away. I literally got goosebumps at the end. I will definitely reach Umlingla at least once in my life. Awesome job guys. This is not just a RUclips video for me, it is going to be the best motivating documentary of the greatest road in world present in the Great India. This is definitely a dream trip for a lot of guys.
That was one of the coolest rides Ive ever watched. I bit of critique, you should show more of the food/accommodations as that’s a big part of the adventure. Amazing movie to everyone involved! Ctxp is the best for mc content.
These videos that you guys put together are better than any TV. I love this so much.
oh boy what a content. I felt as if i was travelling along with Zack and Sprung. The amount of adventure these guys had was ultimate. I was at inch of seat when they were about to reach the Umlingla. The last line "We are on top of the World" gave me goose bump. Finally on the twin motor cycle which are made in India these are as good as any triumph.. Keep riding
This was SUCH A RAD VIDEO!!! You guys literally know no limits! Thank you for all the craziness, harsh weather, insane traffic, and general madness you went through to make it to Umling La. Man, I’m proud of you guys! Thanks for inspiring me to go beyond my limits on my Triumph. Ride safe - ride hard. You guys rule!!
What an amazing trip! Very cool to watch the tales of ctxp through a totally different country. Also, shout out to itchy boots who has a series going through this exact area right now!
Lots of Love, Warm regards and Greetings from India. May your channel, work and business grows greatly spreading positivity for the people around you and to the world.
~Namaste~
My heart is itching for one such Ride but I'm 31 having lots of responsibilities of running a family. I'm living the life of my dreams through videos like this. So please do all of us a favour and continue making such awesome videos. Lots of love ❤
It's lovely to see you guys in India enjoying the roads every rider deserves or atleast must ride once in their lifetime to appreciate the infrastructure they have wherever they are. And I say this while I just rode to work here in Atlanta, Georgia 😅. Enjoy and lovely seeing you guys in my home country ❤
As a proud owner of the Speed 400, this was so motivating to make me want to do more with my motorcycle. Amazing video, guys!!! Love it!
So, they did all this without breaking in the motorcycle
Sometimes I take for-granted the likes of solo riders travel ie itchyboots and the lot..... shows how brutal some conditions are but very beautiful. Thank you for making this type of content to entertain us. Great vid as usual and till next time, stay safe....
Yo, you guys are straight up the Grand Tour of motorcycles. I freaking love that! Y’all are inspiring!!
Please keep trips like this going. As The Grand Tour isn’t providing us that enjoyment, we need a serious replacement, you guys have done a good enough job that I’m binge watching all of your trips. THANK YOU!
I have been a huge fan of you guys. I started riding after being inspired by your On two wheels episode several years back. It was very exciting to see guys visit my country (Your ride literally started few kilometres away from my home). If I had the slightest of hint that you were here I would have tried reaching out to you guys. I have been planning to this exact trip for sometime but my work got in the way, this episode really motivates me to make this trip a reality. :) Good luck for your future adventures !
The mountains look stunning, as soon as they came out of the tunnel i knew we were in for some epic views. Good work team!
Thanks for doing the things most of us dream of doing. Great video guys 🏁🇬🇧
Great episode, wow, not in a million years would I visit this country.
I just completed the ride to Umling La on my own bike from Bangalore. Surreal experience
Well done fellas! This is why I only buy from RevZilla, I don't even look anywhere else. This adventure videos are better than being a kid at Christmas! I was so excited when I saw it posted, thanks so much for sharing. Spurgeon did awesome! Now I want to see all 3 of you guys make an adventure video!
This is top tier motorcycle journalism, thoroughly enjoy watching you guys, God speed.
You could see how immensely proud they were to reach the peak. Hoping to feel the same one fine day.
"Distance doesn't tell the whole story, but riders do" ☺ I really enjoy your content also I'm preparing for my very first touring with a friend and I hope we'll make it in time to the destination😅