Hi Steve , good to see you making full use of the Harley Davidson suit before you get wet, I’m sure blue sky will be just around the corner Regards Peter
You are so right. I have just found out about the super like button which can also be used to support the cost of making these as well as the buy me a coffee. ❤
His David, funnily enough, the day before I made it to the Sahara, they had 24 hours of heavy rain in the area - thank goodness I missed that!! 😂 Yep, I need to learn some sun dances! 🌞
Another great day on the bike and don’t take it the wrong way uneventful. I mean No biblical rainfall , broken mic’s , stuck in sand etc 👍 . Good touch sharing your thoughts out loud. How’s the hand getting on switching the camera on and off all the time ? Should look at getting a GoPro remote for the handle bars .. keep up the good work Steve 👍
Hi Mark, yes, it’s really nice to have an uneventful day on the bike for once! 🙂 I’ve been using my right hand to operate the GoPro and so far all is well, I will be looking into a remote at some point too…. I may even look at getting a quick shifter fitted to the bike at some point to cut down on clutch operations as I think that would be helpful to me… 🙂
I've watched all your vlogs. Loved the Wild Atlantic Way trip (I'm biased as I'm from Dublin!) and enjoyed the Morocco videos too. France seems to get more rain than Ireland!!! Hope the weather improved for you once you got to Italy. Looking forward to seeing Sicily. Been to Pisa years ago on a Honda CX500 Turbo - a little disappointing I have to say. Loved Rome though and stayed a few days there in a camp site on the outskirts of the city. You definitely need to spend a few days in Rome as there are so many sights to visit.
So glad you’re enjoying my vlogs! Pisa is coming up next but it will be a whistle stop visit. I’m finding Italy to be totally magical and could easily spend 12 weeks here rather than 12 days… I remember the CX500; a mate of mine had one, I was very jealous as I was riding around on an RD200 that continually broke down at the time…
Fantastic infrastructure, beautiful scenery 👌 Would be interesting to hear the total cost of fuel ⛽️ Toll , Food and accommodation. Noticed you keep receipts and l find Food prices quite expensive in petrol stations. Fantastic Journey 👍
Hi Mike, I’m so glad you are enjoying it, I plan to do a video detailing the costs of this trip, probably comparing it to last year’s Morocco tour at some point in the near future. 🙂
This is great, Ep.1 just appeared, so I am now following you, I’m planning a similar route in the near future, I’m interested in what you’ve packed, the essentials obviously but I’m always over packing, what decisions did you make re clothing etc. ride safe and thanks for a really interesting episode, looking forward to the next one. Angus
Hi Angus, welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I always pack as light as I can, with minimal civvie clothes as I spend most of the day in my riding gear! I tend to overpack when it comes to the camping stuff and will be doing a video straight after this trip showing what I take. Thanks for watching! 🙂
The mileage you do in two days is what I would do in a week. Slow and easy. Take the A roads and wind my way along. True to say, fuel was my biggest expense on long EU trips. Midday stops for fuel and baguette.
Hi Stephen, that sounds like a nice and relaxed way to do it; when I can eventually balance my life more towards touring and a little less towards work, I will approach it more like that… I agree, either way, the fuel is the big hit, especially now, and a midday baguette is essential! Thanks for watching 🙂
No border checks for Schengen participating EU member states. You're only checked on entry/exit to/from a none participating member state, hence why there was always passport control in and out of the Uk into Europe even before Brexit as we were never a part of the Schengen agreement. Fun fact, Romania and Bulgaria joined in March 2024. All tourists get 90 days of free movement which the Uk still falls under post Brexit. Oh, and loving the videos 👍
Hi Darren, thank you for the explanation, that’s very helpful to know. I did wonder as UK passport holders are shepherded into different queues/booths at airports etc. I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos! 😁
I just came back from my trip London - Morocco, and back, added almost 5000 miles to the bike, the only way to justify the costs are to classify it as “holiday” budget, comparably its not so bad then 😂 - Ride safe.
It all adds up and viewing it in those terms makes a bit more sense of the expenditure… what a trip though! Thanks for watching and safe travels for you too 😁
I think ill copy this route in may altho i might do some a roads in france just to break up it up a bit - you might have mentioned before but do you lock up the bike at night and if so what with? Looks like another top ride tho 🎉
I enjoyed the route and yes, some A roads would be good to break up the motorway miles. I do lock the bike up at night- at home I use a massive Oxford lock but on the road I take something a bit smaller, it doesn’t seem to be branded but is still pretty thick braided wire wrapped in clear plastic. Been using it for years. Glad you are enjoying the trip so far!! 🙂
Hi great video thanks for sharing Could I ask a question. Your visiting Pisa and Rome. Are you allowed to ride up to Pisa tower on the bike and ride to the coliseum on the bike. We're going in June and would love to visit both
Hi Adam, thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. As far as I am aware, it is possible to ride (almost) up to both… Have a great trip in June and thanks for watching 😁
Love the vlogs makes me want to pack the bike and just head out on the open road 😁👍
His Colin, it makes me really happy to hear that! So glad your enjoying the vids 😁
Hi Steve , good to see you making full use of the Harley Davidson suit before you get wet, I’m sure blue sky will be just around the corner
Regards Peter
Hi Peter, I have my fingers crossed for those blue skies! Putting the Harley suit on before I get wet is a game changer as I stay warm! 😁
Steve great vids looking forward to to the rest of the series 👍
Thank you my friend! It’s great having you along for the ride… 😁
Keep up the great vlogs Steve, i am sure I seen a bit of blue sky as you entered Italy for change. Ride safe look forward to the next episode 👍
Thanks Preston! Yes, there was a glimmer of blue sky, I saw it too! The further south I get, the sunnier it will hopefully become… fingers crossed! 😁
If you watched this till the end; you saw how much these videos cost to make. Like and subscribe and let's get this channel monetised
You are so right. I have just found out about the super like button which can also be used to support the cost of making these as well as the buy me a coffee. ❤
Excellent again Steve. Hopefully you will have better weather in the next one 😎 🌞
Hi Ken, thank you my friend! Fingers crossed for sunshine!! 🌞😎😁
Your motorcycle is a real piece of heavy, quality machinery 😻
Thank you! I think it is the perfect bike for me and long distance touring… Thanks for watching 🙂
Keep the videos coming 👍 been enjoying your content and made me get out an get a few tours under my belt.
Hi there! That’s fantastic, so glad you are enjoying my videos and it always makes me happy to hear they have inspired more riding and tours.. fab! 😁
There’s a theme with you and the rain recently 😂
Hmmm…. That rain! 😂 one day I’ll get to ride through France and stay dry!!! I live in hope! 😁
Chamonix is amazing I stayed there when I did the alps then up into the tunnel. I remember waking in the morning to the view of the glacier. 👍🏻
Hi there! It’s a beautiful area, I never tire of it…. Snow-capped mountains take a lot of beating! 😁
Over Mont Cenis or through the Frejeus tunnel dude, Mont Blac is a pain and overreated ! 👍
Hi Peter, I need to try those… it gives me an excuse to go back! 😂
It's surprising that it didn't rain on you in the Sahara 😂. You need to stop with the rain dances before you leave on a trip.
His David, funnily enough, the day before I made it to the Sahara, they had 24 hours of heavy rain in the area - thank goodness I missed that!! 😂 Yep, I need to learn some sun dances! 🌞
Absolutely epic roads & views Steve, happy to see you made it safely to Italy !!
Thank you Arch!! Fingers crossed for blue skies now! 🙂
New to the channel Loving the first two videos ! 8;47 same services I stopped when driving to the south of Italy every year
Hi there and welcome! So glad you are enjoying the videos, it’s great to see places you recognise… I seem to end up at the same service stations too 😁
benvenuto in italia!
Thank you Claudio! What a beautiful country it is… I love it! 😁
Just started watching and I'm enjoying it, drone from bikes driving me mad though my old GS used to do it 😢.
Hi Alan, glad you are enjoying it; the drone seems to be a thing, I think my tyres contribute to it too. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks
Hi Alex, thank you so, so much! You are very kind and I appreciate it a lot 😁
Another great day on the bike and don’t take it the wrong way uneventful. I mean No biblical rainfall , broken mic’s , stuck in sand etc 👍 .
Good touch sharing your thoughts out loud.
How’s the hand getting on switching the camera on and off all the time ? Should look at getting a GoPro remote for the handle bars ..
keep up the good work Steve 👍
Hi Mark, yes, it’s really nice to have an uneventful day on the bike for once! 🙂 I’ve been using my right hand to operate the GoPro and so far all is well, I will be looking into a remote at some point too…. I may even look at getting a quick shifter fitted to the bike at some point to cut down on clutch operations as I think that would be helpful to me… 🙂
Amazing video, I love being on your journey with you!!
Hi Jatinder, thank you my friend, I am so glad you are enjoying the episodes… it’s great having you along for the ride! 😁
Heading down for a weeks stay in chamonix in June hope the rain stops lol
Me to. After seeing LNR MOTO's video on the Aguile de Midi I will do a full day on that viewing platform.
Hi Andy, that sounds great! As long as I’m nowhere nearby you should stay dry! 😂 Safe travels 🙂
I've watched all your vlogs. Loved the Wild Atlantic Way trip (I'm biased as I'm from Dublin!) and enjoyed the Morocco videos too. France seems to get more rain than Ireland!!! Hope the weather improved for you once you got to Italy. Looking forward to seeing Sicily. Been to Pisa years ago on a Honda CX500 Turbo - a little disappointing I have to say. Loved Rome though and stayed a few days there in a camp site on the outskirts of the city. You definitely need to spend a few days in Rome as there are so many sights to visit.
So glad you’re enjoying my vlogs! Pisa is coming up next but it will be a whistle stop visit. I’m finding Italy to be totally magical and could easily spend 12 weeks here rather than 12 days… I remember the CX500; a mate of mine had one, I was very jealous as I was riding around on an RD200 that continually broke down at the time…
Fantastic infrastructure, beautiful scenery 👌 Would be interesting to hear the total cost of fuel ⛽️ Toll , Food and accommodation.
Noticed you keep receipts and l find Food prices quite expensive in petrol stations.
Fantastic Journey 👍
Hi Mike, I’m so glad you are enjoying it, I plan to do a video detailing the costs of this trip, probably comparing it to last year’s Morocco tour at some point in the near future. 🙂
@@TwoWheeledDreamer fantastic, thanks.
This is great, Ep.1 just appeared, so I am now following you, I’m planning a similar route in the near future, I’m interested in what you’ve packed, the essentials obviously but I’m always over packing, what decisions did you make re clothing etc. ride safe and thanks for a really interesting episode, looking forward to the next one. Angus
Hi Angus, welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I always pack as light as I can, with minimal civvie clothes as I spend most of the day in my riding gear! I tend to overpack when it comes to the camping stuff and will be doing a video straight after this trip showing what I take. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Well done you. 👏
Thank you! 😁
The mileage you do in two days is what I would do in a week. Slow and easy. Take the A roads and wind my way along. True to say, fuel was my biggest expense on long EU trips. Midday stops for fuel and baguette.
Hi Stephen, that sounds like a nice and relaxed way to do it; when I can eventually balance my life more towards touring and a little less towards work, I will approach it more like that… I agree, either way, the fuel is the big hit, especially now, and a midday baguette is essential! Thanks for watching 🙂
No border checks for Schengen participating EU member states. You're only checked on entry/exit to/from a none participating member state, hence why there was always passport control in and out of the Uk into Europe even before Brexit as we were never a part of the Schengen agreement. Fun fact, Romania and Bulgaria joined in March 2024. All tourists get 90 days of free movement which the Uk still falls under post Brexit. Oh, and loving the videos 👍
Hi Darren, thank you for the explanation, that’s very helpful to know. I did wonder as UK passport holders are shepherded into different queues/booths at airports etc. I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos! 😁
I just came back from my trip London - Morocco, and back, added almost 5000 miles to the bike, the only way to justify the costs are to classify it as “holiday” budget, comparably its not so bad then 😂 - Ride safe.
It all adds up and viewing it in those terms makes a bit more sense of the expenditure… what a trip though! Thanks for watching and safe travels for you too 😁
I think ill copy this route in may altho i might do some a roads in france just to break up it up a bit - you might have mentioned before but do you lock up the bike at night and if so what with? Looks like another top ride tho 🎉
I enjoyed the route and yes, some A roads would be good to break up the motorway miles. I do lock the bike up at night- at home I use a massive Oxford lock but on the road I take something a bit smaller, it doesn’t seem to be branded but is still pretty thick braided wire wrapped in clear plastic. Been using it for years. Glad you are enjoying the trip so far!! 🙂
Hi great video thanks for sharing
Could I ask a question. Your visiting Pisa and Rome. Are you allowed to ride up to Pisa tower on the bike and ride to the coliseum on the bike.
We're going in June and would love to visit both
Hi Adam, thank you, glad you enjoyed the video. As far as I am aware, it is possible to ride (almost) up to both… Have a great trip in June and thanks for watching 😁
As far as I know all Europe is open borders
It certainly seems that way, thank goodness 🙂