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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • We are Riding our Honda Africa Twins through Switzerland into the Swiss Alps to do some Mountain passes in October! Apparently Winter is not the time for Adventure motorcycle rides in the alps? As we Travel our way back through Europe Touring our motorbikes all the way from England to Rome and back via Switzerland we take in Amazing Mountain Views, Lakes and perfect Motorcycling Roads. Yes its cold.... But we are on the road Adventure!
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Комментарии • 231

  • @Hinckley_Biker
    @Hinckley_Biker 9 месяцев назад +2

    You two are epic! It doesn't matter what is thrown your way you just get on with it, well done both of you, stunning ride and incredible scenery. You've made me want to go touring and it's the middle of November and I have no holidays left!! 🤣thank you for sharing, regards Dennis.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Dennis, What can we say, its a labour of love. Motorcycling just never gets old. We finish one trip and cannot wait to go again. If we didnt have to come home to earn we would live on the road!

  • @justanadventurebiker
    @justanadventurebiker 6 месяцев назад +2

    I was always told that it takes at least 7 crashes to make a biker. Please remember that biking is a hobby and you are always learning. You did the right thing. You got up, brushed yourself off and got back on again. Ps I love your adventures

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  6 месяцев назад

      7 Crashes to be a biker! Let us all hope not lol. Thanks though, Yes rich says the same after 20 years of riding he still learning. Thanks for joining us, we appreciate your support

  • @ianaristotlethompson4186
    @ianaristotlethompson4186 9 месяцев назад +3

    It happens. Don’t worry about it as long as your OK. Brave souls in that weather. Keep it up.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Ian, Its almost a good thing to get the First drop of your bike over with! We had such a good day in the alps

  • @martinbennet2493
    @martinbennet2493 9 месяцев назад +1

    I went to Grosotto (Italy) in late October ice and some snow on the passes. great fun but had to be careful in places. Rain hit from Luxembourg until Calais and fog in the UK to home. soaked, tired and very cold, but loved the alps, can't wait to go back. Next time in the summer though

  • @andrewbye8793
    @andrewbye8793 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just discovered your channel and enjoying your travels ...glad you came out of your spill with no lasting damage to your self or the bike ...and your hubbie is correct theres them thats had an off an them thats going to ..me and my misses have had 3 offs in 17yrs all fully loaded up with camping gear luckily like ya self no lasting damage ...keep the vids coming kind regards Andy an Wendy

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for Joining us on the road. Where are you guys from? What Tent do you guys use for Moto camping for the both of you? Our Moto camping experience is limited! If you need a laugh check this video out! ruclips.net/video/JhvMiRJpmao/видео.htmlsi=URauYcv5v9DcQB6K

  • @panam13stx
    @panam13stx 5 месяцев назад +1

    your right one day we will drop our bikes & its more than likely when your just moving slowly ,parking it or getting off it. Our trip is in May Netherlands ,Sweden ,Denmark, Germany, back to the Netherlands for the ferry home to Newcastle

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  5 месяцев назад

      That will be a great trip, we passed through Netherlands when riding to Poland and found that we really liked it there, we stayed in some great rustic places and found it to be a really friendly place with nice rural roads, a real unexpected gem

  • @celsocraveiro2187
    @celsocraveiro2187 4 месяца назад +1

    Great videos from you guys. We'll done...💯

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much, are you following the current tour in Portugal and Spain?

  • @casper-zb1pp
    @casper-zb1pp 8 месяцев назад

    I live in the Netherlands, just bought my Ducati Multistrada Enduro 1260, and am going to Switzerland next summer, my sister lives there and wants to tour there, you have made beautiful images and I am looking forward to it even more now.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      Switzerland is stunning but be prepared for the expense too. We rode to Poland last year and travelled through the Netherlands, we really liked it there and want to return and tour it properly

  • @mariojsworld
    @mariojsworld 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice travel video. Greetings from Switzerland.

  • @nigelsride
    @nigelsride 7 месяцев назад +1

    Blimey you two are amazing , proper bikers, nothing gets in your way. I'm doing a bit of catching up on your chanel and am really enjoying it. We'll done you two 👍👍👍 oh don't worry I've dropped my bike, it's going to happen and it won't be the last time. 😊

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much nigel, We do try to push on when things get hard, its important not to give in or provide yourself with excuses. Glad you enjoy our videos, will be a lot more touring videos coming up this year too. where are you located?

    • @nigelsride
      @nigelsride 7 месяцев назад +1

      @ontheroadadventure hi, I'm in the Cotwolds just outside of Tetbury Gloucestershire . Great riding around hear 👍👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  7 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome, we did a few days tour in cotswolds this year, you may have seen the videos, we cant believe we over looked the area for so long, Some beautiful places to ride there

  • @ticthedog6095
    @ticthedog6095 9 месяцев назад +1

    Many thanks for another great video

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Amazing thanks for joining us, your comments drive us on 👍

  • @neilwilliams9844
    @neilwilliams9844 9 месяцев назад +3

    Glad all is ok,great watch again,great couple👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      AH thanks so much, poor Ewa felt bad about dropping her lovely Africa twin

    • @neilwilliams9844
      @neilwilliams9844 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure if you never dropped a bike “you’re not riding it properly “ I dropped mine twice after leaving the disc lock on,picked the bike up & dropped it again before I noticed 🫣.Eva you have done amazing to pass your test and get out on the road like you are, all the best both.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@neilwilliams9844 ohh Noooo! Did you have a audience too when you dropped yours? I haven’t done the disc lock one yet but rich has!

  • @mackem49
    @mackem49 9 месяцев назад +1

    We have all dropped a bike,I have on more than one occasion. Don't feel 2 bad think of the miles you have covered and the terrain you have crossed with no mishaps.
    Keep up the honest content.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Very kind comments thank you. We love just being ourselves and sharing our adventures with like minded people

  • @AfricaTwin1998
    @AfricaTwin1998 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really smooooth driving , Take care on your ride . God Bless You ❤

  • @janeharris9879
    @janeharris9879 9 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you. To me you are heros. Down to earth yet so inspiring. Brilliant drone footage 😊

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Hey, thanks a ton for your awesome comment! We're stoked that you find us inspiring and love our drone footage. Keep watching and we'll keep flying those drones!

  • @stephenalbert856
    @stephenalbert856 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Both, Thanks for your replys to my comments today. Think you are great. Warts and all reporting from the front line. I am preparing for a solo trip from Southern Spain up to Austria to ride the Gross Glockner. Have German friends that I am meeting there. Good info about riding in Italy. I have driven a car there but never my bike. We spent a fortune on Tolls with the car. Glad to have subscribed to the new Morcame and Wise show. I am going to be travelling alone as my wife would have thrown the bike in the hedge and got a taxi home if it rained for that length of time. love your videos and have told all my mates to watch.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much, we hope to grow the channel and do much more this year. Sounds like you’re in for a great trip. We did all the Swiss passes Just before we started RUclips. You will love it, a top tip though… For the popular passes go early or late in the day as they can get very busy which can spoil the fun. Just go with the flow and don’t try to plan every detail 👍 Any questions feel free to ask, we will help if we can

  • @allanmason7544
    @allanmason7544 9 месяцев назад +1

    epic vid loved every minute real live glad your ok and the bike thank you both

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Allan, Yes Luckily we have the crash bars and Barkbusters fitted so only Pride Damaged this time! Glad you enjoyed the video, Alps look different in the bad weather hey!

  • @brothersgobiking7187
    @brothersgobiking7187 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi from Australia,
    Great video, I have just come across your channel.
    It is good to see the Passes in different conditions everyone films them in good weather , I think both of you have done great.
    I brought a NT1100 new day 3 of a 21 day trip I dropped it, so upset with myself because I haven’t dropped a bike in 10 years and this was a new one. And you are right anyone who rides will dropped their bike.
    Cheers and thanks for the videos 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      We are glad you enjoyed the video! That’s a great touring bike you got there! Dropping a bike is never a choice but like you say when it happens is so upsetting.
      How is riding in Australia? Are you planning any trips to Europe, maybe even Alps?

    • @brothersgobiking7187
      @brothersgobiking7187 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventureHi there how are you guys doing? I do 2 big trips a year each about 3 weeks long and somewhere between 5000 and 8000 thousand Kilometres. The riding isn’t like the Alps, but beautiful all the same. To give you an idea how big Australia is England fits into it 32 times. The state of New South Wales where I live England fits in 8 times. I ride most days and in all weather, it is normal to ride 3or400 kilometres a day just for fun. I would love to travel Europe but that would probably be a few years away. Cheers 🦘👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@brothersgobiking7187 wow you must have such a diverse range of roads and places to ride, we are very jealous. What’s the best place near you you would recommend to someone visiting? I will look it up on RUclips

    • @brothersgobiking7187
      @brothersgobiking7187 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi. It depends on what part and what State you visit, you can ride through rainforest to deserts and great open spaces where the only thing you will see is the horizon. We have farms that are as big as Scotland, when you get out west the average size farm is about 10,000 acres. The roads can be straight for kilometres or twisty like in Scotland without the spectacular views. Cheers 🦘👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@brothersgobiking7187 we need to get over there and spend a month or two exploring

  • @FREE_PUREBLOOD333
    @FREE_PUREBLOOD333 9 месяцев назад +3

    Wow..great drone flying and footage...epic scenery up there. Yes the wet helmets not nice when it's cold weather.. glad Ur both ok n making good mileage still. I've dropped bikes a few times..shit happens..usually in front of a crowd of people..foot slipping on gravel surface or uneven surface n the bike just wants a rest for a bit..

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much, Rich has become a rather good Drone Pilot! although scenery like that is hard to make look bad! Have you got a solution for the wet helmet? we would love that one lol. The dreaded gravel..... Hope you didnt damage you bike much?

    • @FREE_PUREBLOOD333
      @FREE_PUREBLOOD333 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure wet helmet fix = hair dryer in services or hotel rooms. Towels or cloths to soak up the water, silicone on the rubber helmet strips, Goretex balaclava, or a polythene bag on top of your head...like a shower cap. 😁🍻👍 Keep the vents closed on your helmets.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 Does a waterproof balaclava exist?! Maybe sealskinz make something like that, the socks are excellent.

  • @stephenalbert856
    @stephenalbert856 7 месяцев назад

    You said it. We have all done it. Just get back on and we go again. Great videos thanks.

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 8 месяцев назад

    Playing catch up.
    Good watch.
    Helmet head? Balaclava is your friend. Even as a proud baldie where just a quick polish is needed, it's a life saver.
    Agree Switzerland is epic.
    Ride safe

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      We since discovered that Oxford make a waterproof neck buff too

  • @andrewmason2879
    @andrewmason2879 9 месяцев назад +1

    Switzerland is so beautiful but when I have been there we never stop because it’s so expensive. You need a bank 🏦 loan to eat 👍safe riding and enjoy 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes this is so true, last year we stayed a good few days and did all the passes in the summer and were stunned by the cost of everything, Especially food. Even in Supermarkets it was madness..... We Remembered this and planned our Swiss Trip to be in and out in a day this time for this reason

  • @shantanudash8560
    @shantanudash8560 9 месяцев назад +1

    amazing vlog....masterpiece.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoy our way of filming, sometimes we get a bit carried away with the cinematography!

  • @emmakimble8946
    @emmakimble8946 9 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve been to Swiss yesterday and yes it is ❄️🥶🥶

    • @BMWgsrider905
      @BMWgsrider905 9 месяцев назад +2

      Wow !

    • @Freespeach123
      @Freespeach123 9 месяцев назад +1

      how was it?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Well done! What bike do you ride? Not many about this time of year willing to do it. We kind of like the isolation of no-one being around

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Rather Cold and Wet for us!

    • @emmakimble8946
      @emmakimble8946 9 месяцев назад

      @@Freespeach123 hi it was -6c my headlights froze it rain ☔️ 6hrs the frozen 🥶 all the lights on my truck so de-icer came out 🙌 I need a new cans

  • @MotoMark55
    @MotoMark55 9 месяцев назад +2

    I lost my balance doing a u-turn in a quiet side street & gave myself an umbilical hernia picking the bike back up 🤦‍♂️ Really enjoying this series. Keep up the good work 👏👏👏

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      OH wow that is a bad day! How was the bike? Luckily Rich knew what to do and can lift my bike for me

    • @MotoMark55
      @MotoMark55 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure The bike fared much better than I did!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@MotoMark55 Well that’s something I guess

  • @wioleta7058
    @wioleta7058 9 месяцев назад +1

    I admire you!! Anyone can ride in beautiful weather, but driving in such difficult conditions is a real art. Ewa is resilient as a woman, my idol 😍😍😍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Oh thank you soo much, we just love to do it.... It cant always be easy or it would not be a challenge

  • @peterwoodham769
    @peterwoodham769 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good luck to you both.

  • @rainoollinen
    @rainoollinen 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice to watch yours videos.I ride pretty much same roads as you,in last summer.Now we have snow on the ground😢.Winter is here in Finland.Waiting spring to get pack on the bike again.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      What do you do when you can’t ride your bike? Snow mobile?

    • @rainoollinen
      @rainoollinen 9 месяцев назад

      @@ontheroadadventure Some weekends snow mobile ya,but i have wait next April to get on bike again.So bikers have some hard times here next 6months.Luckily i can watch videos like yours and planing European Tour 2024.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@rainoollinen We hope the winter passes quickly for you… You could consider fly and hire? We did this in Sicily, you may have seen those videos on here

  • @conordoherty-lh6bz
    @conordoherty-lh6bz 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time sharing your adventure. Even in the rain touring is fantastic! Thanks.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      When we are not riding, we spend all our time watching other peoples adventures! only right we out in our share for you all too. Comments like this make it so worth the time. Thanks for joining us on the road

  • @Greggspies
    @Greggspies 9 месяцев назад +1

    I was out Switzerland in June and it was hot, stayed in Wassen bottom of Sustan pass. Bought a Vienette to escape the traffic jams it was heaven but 36€ 😢

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      We prefer the small roads as much as we can when there’s time

  • @chrislegg8945
    @chrislegg8945 8 месяцев назад

    Another great video guy's ,wet but still fabulous scenery well filmed . Been there and got the t-shirt with dropping the bike ,don't worry about it ,just get on and go again .Look forward to the rest of the trip and Switzerland is definitely on my to do list now . Cheers ,take it easy .👍Ps I daren't show my wife your video's she 69 and she's always wanted a bike ........

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you have joined us and are enjoying the videos. Definitely show your wife, it’s never too late to start riding together! Does she go pillion at the moment with you?

    • @chrislegg8945
      @chrislegg8945 8 месяцев назад

      Yes ,done a couple of trips two up ,down through Spain and Portugal being the longest ,she's a good pillion I have to say .... @@ontheroadadventure

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@chrislegg8945 It’s so great when you can do these things together and you both love it. You should book her a CBT and see how she gets on?

    • @chrislegg8945
      @chrislegg8945 8 месяцев назад

      @@ontheroadadventure 👍🏍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ride safe guys

  • @richardho5955
    @richardho5955 9 месяцев назад +1

    8am this Sunday past, rushing to get to the start of the Las Vegas F1 race…pulled up outside my local, kicked the side stand out as I coasted in to park…only the stand had retracted again and me and the GS went arse over kettle in the car park! Thankfully, no one was outside to witness it, but I felt a right muppet! It happens…🙈🤷‍♂️😂🏍️🍺👍🇿🇦

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      OH no!! Nightmare! We thought a bike cant fall without a audience?!

  • @frankspeakmore7104
    @frankspeakmore7104 9 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoyed that. You are both having a memorable journey. Wonderful roads and scenery and no litter.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes this place is like a perfect postcard picture, we noticed the lack of litter too it’s the same in Germany, really clean places where people take pride in where they live

  • @evansofarabia
    @evansofarabia 9 месяцев назад +1

    Everyone who rides adventure bikes will drop the bike at some point. A stationary drop is by far the commonest, normally on adverse camber.
    Step off the bike and let the guards do what they are supposed to do. Try not to be sad and blame yourself.
    I ride circa 17000 to 18000 miles a year and I have no doubt I will put mine on the floor at some point, again. I hope mine goes down as well as yours did.
    Having fun watching your videos.😃😃...its snowing outside 😢

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks ☺️ You are so right but it hurts the pride more than anything else! My poor bike! 18k a year is impressive, Is that touring creating the big miles?

    • @evansofarabia
      @evansofarabia 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure Yes, myself and my wife Sam generally travel to Europe a couple of times a year. I don't own a car so my bikes are my main form of transport. Have fun and I will wait to see where you guys travel next. For me and Sam it is Romania in June then Corsica in September 24.
      You guys have a great festive season 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@evansofarabia Awesome we are the same, we drive but only when we absolutely have too. Ride safe guys, thanks for supporting the channel 👍

  • @B1979.
    @B1979. 9 месяцев назад +1

    I stayed in the River Inn in St Moritz and some of the roads you took were the very same, it felt like I was there again, loved every minute of the video yet again. Further to that, me and a mate of mine both dropped our GS’s on that trip so Ewa joined our club 😂.
    Beats the time my fire blade and I tipped into a hedge outside the premier inn and we were so buried we couldn’t get out 😂. Can’t wait for your next instalment guys.❤

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      It’s funny how these are the things that we remember in the end fondly…. The laughs and mini dramas along the way. That’s the adventure of it all, can happen anywhere any time as long as you are out on the bike! Glad we keep you laughing along the way with us 👍

  • @keithgreig7136
    @keithgreig7136 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, enjoyed. Everyone has dropped a bike = true. Everyone ok = main thing.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Keith - was lucky this time to pick up the Africa Twin and crack on..... Feeling a little silly!

  • @marksouthern4024
    @marksouthern4024 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cracking adventure - rain looked grim, scenery looked amazing! Well done both of you - enjoy the rest of the trip.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Bud, Even when its grim we love it, Theres something unbeatable about being on your bike no matter the weather

  • @bigearsboy
    @bigearsboy 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a great experience guys well done, look forward to watching the videos.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much, we love it and can’t wait to show you all what’s coming next!

  • @quentinjackson6015
    @quentinjackson6015 9 месяцев назад +1

    You did suffer a bit on that leg of the journey (I had to stop and have a hot chocolate half way through the video to warm myself up!) but you did manage to get some great footage of a stunning mountain region. A proper adventure and a great series. No real damage to that lovely AT then....Phew! Cheers.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Lol a Hot choc fixes most things! It’s such an amazing place to be and we are so glad we can share it with you. We are so happy you all seem to like the way we try to film things

  • @neilurquhart8622
    @neilurquhart8622 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video again guys despite the weather. Good that you’re ok after your off Ewa and no significant damage to your bike. I recall reading somewhere that about a third of accidents happen within a few miles of home, possibly due to relaxing a bit and thinking “I’m nearly home”! Ride safe from Cambridge UK 🇬🇧

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes there's some Statistic about this, but yes a huge percentage of accidents are within 5 miles of the owners home for this reason most likely

  • @tedcase9175
    @tedcase9175 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic ride guys,I did that ride in 1984 on a k100 r/s in August and yes it rained, but lovely,your bikes are fantastic wish I was 45 younger 35 again , thank you for your time and videos, take care both, cannot wait for next instalment,upward and onwards

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Wow thats epic on such a bike, how long did it take you? are you still riding now? Thanks so much for joining us

    • @tedcase9175
      @tedcase9175 9 месяцев назад

      @@ontheroadadventure hi guy still riding all beit locally the lake district 69 now and a 350 Re hunter, love getting out when I can although winter is a bit rough up here NW uk, was up round Coniston 6 days ago bit cold, just keep plodding on doing a bit looking at an XSR 700 at moment for next spring some good prices around second hand, I was luck enough to retire to northern spain 2015 spent 7/8 months of the year touring the Picos and central Spain fantastic, illness forced return but no worries loads to do here , keep rubber side down guys enjoy Ted

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад

      That xsr700 motor is awesome, the cp2 has to be one of the best sounds on the market right now and probably the best in terms of reliability too. Did you get one yet?

    • @tedcase9175
      @tedcase9175 8 месяцев назад

      no not got an xsr yet see what 2024 brings
      @@ontheroadadventure

  • @user-uy6bi8fp9h
    @user-uy6bi8fp9h Месяц назад

    Everything everywhere got crazy expensive because of the war in Ukraine. In many countries fuel prices is the highest ever. And all consumables fuel transport dependent skyrocketed. Probably not the best time for touring like you guys do, but thanks for the videos.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  Месяц назад +1

      No sign of things getting any better yet sadly but we will stop eating before we stop fueling our bikes and travelling!

  • @Wrong-Way-Round
    @Wrong-Way-Round 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video guys, rain does have a plus side, it brings the colour in the scenery out much better with more colour contrast. Speaking of rain tho' did you not think of bringing Rain X with you for your windscreens and visors, you would have had much better vision with a coating. Ride safe.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks, yes all weathers have its perks, unless its cold! Rain x is suppose to make plastics Brittle over time. We were shown this at a demo at the NEC Bike show one year and i stopped using it..... Having said that, im sure he was selling us a alternative!

    • @Wrong-Way-Round
      @Wrong-Way-Round 9 месяцев назад +1

      Over time? How long were you at the NEC 😉

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@Wrong-Way-Round lol Can feel like a long day there at times! I’m curious to look it up now and see if it’s recommended. I did ceramic coat a visor once but it made the visor a bit hazy so didn’t do that again

  • @frankmlchaelglasscock6539
    @frankmlchaelglasscock6539 9 месяцев назад +1

    You two crack me up i love your videos so real stay safe

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much, we were scared that being ourselves might get us into trouble!

  • @neilmackinnon3371
    @neilmackinnon3371 9 месяцев назад +2

    I absolutely LOVED that scenery and would happily ride in the same conditions you did.... I mean WOW! Ewa, believe Rich when he says we all drop our bikes. I managed it, on camera, in front of nine other riders in the car park at Watchet. The main thing is... you are OK, and so is the bike so the adventure continues.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much Neil, I didnt catch this one on camera but of course i had a audience... You are not putting your bike away for winter either then? We cant understand this idea of not riding for months, we couldnt do without our motorbikes

    • @momo-go4pl
      @momo-go4pl 9 месяцев назад +1

      A motorcycle cannot fall unless seen 😉

    • @neilmackinnon3371
      @neilmackinnon3371 9 месяцев назад

      @@ontheroadadventure no, I don't put my Suzuki away for winter, I just chose the days I ride on. From the age of 16 to 19 I lived in Nailsea and worked weekends and holidays at Gordano services.... all year round. The only way to get to work and back was on my moped and then later by motorbike. The one thing that would make me borrow my mum's car was ice!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@momo-go4pl This is a fact!

  • @garethjenkins2879
    @garethjenkins2879 8 месяцев назад

    Like you said. It happens. Dropped mine twice. Both pulling over in places i shouldnt. Didnt learn the first time 😂, we get back up. And we carry on with a little bit if pride dented. For about a day. Great vlog as always and happy new year to you both 🥰

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад

      Yes it’s the pride that gets damaged the most! Thank goodness for Barkbusters and crash bars! Have you fitted them to your bike?

  • @eddiemizen3703
    @eddiemizen3703 9 месяцев назад +1

    I've been following Andy mam cam for a bit, he reasons Scotland just as good 🤔

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oh we havent seen him will look for his videos. We love Scotland and Wales, the uk is Great to Ride. Where are you from, What do you ride

    • @eddiemizen3703
      @eddiemizen3703 9 месяцев назад +1

      @ontheroadadventure Sussex z1000 at the mo ,am likeing your blog telling it how it is, safe riding both ov you 😁

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@eddiemizen3703 Thanks so much we try to keep it as real as possible

  • @andrewdyson4255
    @andrewdyson4255 9 месяцев назад +2

    Most of the “offs” are caused by fatigue, you just get tired. It happens and hopefully no one is hurt and no damage

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      You may be right here, just a moment at the end of the day. Ewa jumped straight back up just felt embarssed she dropped it for the first time. I have always said, i have been riding 20 plus years and still always fit crash protection for WHEN i drop the bike.... It will happen at somepoint and we want to be ready for it!

    • @keithkeeble7483
      @keithkeeble7483 9 месяцев назад

      No damage and even if there was the important bit is you are ok

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад

      Just damaged pride!

  • @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm
    @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another brilliant video of one of the most beautiful countries in the World... Even when it's pissing down it looks amazing. Anyway, I hope there were no serious injuries when the bike went over.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Only a huge dent in the pride! Our question is now..... Where to next!

    • @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm
      @TheBucksBiker-lh2nm 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure well, we have a house in Milan (wife is Italian) so next time you’re on the road let me know and I’ll show you some good places (with no toll roads) 😋

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@TheBucksBiker-lh2nm Awesome one day we may take you up on it!

  • @susanowen5505
    @susanowen5505 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have dropped my bike and know how you feel. We all will drop our bile at some point it's learning journey

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      ohh no... What happened to yours? any damage? what do you ride?

  • @jackiewenden7657
    @jackiewenden7657 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done guys. Very challenging- you really did good. Thanks for showing us the beautiful scenery 😊Hope you didn’t hurt yourself

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Thanks Jackie, was a hard day at times but these things are what creates the stories of adventure. No harm done to me or the bike. What and where do you ride?

    • @jackiewenden7657
      @jackiewenden7657 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure I’m in Somerset on a Honda rebel 500 😂which I love but always feel I have to apologise for 😂

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@jackiewenden7657 cracking bikes, you ride it and enjoy it don’t worry about anyone else as long as you love it

  • @JennieAshdown
    @JennieAshdown 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful guys 😊 I would love to visit 🇨🇭as it’s where my Grandma was from.
    Honestly in the short time I’ve been riding, I have dropped my bike often, I’ve only got a 29in leg, so I’m wary when stopping, my ‘no return threshold’ is always looming, but yay for crash bars!

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Its never nice dropping the bike but once you realise its not made of glass, the fear eases off a bit.

  • @jontaylor5322
    @jontaylor5322 8 месяцев назад

    A few years ago, I had a Tiger 1200, I dropped that F'ing thing 3 times, 30 + years of riding & that's it. I blamed the rebound, if I stopped sharply, the front would dive so much, I'd get my foot down, then as the front came back up, lose my footing & over I went... Argh!!! 3 F'ing times...😂😅😂
    Anyway, Top Tip, in that rain. No waterproof I've ever owned has kept me dry when Euro tripping all day. Get your layers on, then the Black Bin Liner Poncho goes on over the layers (just cut out for your head & arms), then your jacket. Never, ever fails, shoulders, chest & tummy, dry n toasty.... If really bad, 1 on each leg, wrapped round under the pants too.... 👍👍👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      Gave us a good chuckle about the black bags, but if it works it ain’t stupid. Thanks for joining us on the road…

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 9 месяцев назад +1

    I remember a few years ago on my FJR1300 stopping and thinking the side stand was down. BIG mistake and no stopping it when it's heading South 😢😂 stay safe both 🙏 👍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +2

      YES! I was telling Ewa, it happens to us all, the forgetting the side stand and the disc lock are mistakes we all make at somepoint!

    • @richardgiles2484
      @richardgiles2484 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure I still have the tail pipe that was damaged in my living room under my TV as a constant reminder how stupid I was 🤣🤣

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@richardgiles2484 oh dear 😅

  • @bikerbuddy3166
    @bikerbuddy3166 9 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t be upset ☝️ what I can say is I’ve never dropped my bike but I have dropped my wife’s ☝️and that is definitely more painful than dropping your own , doesn’t matter how long or how much experience you have it happens 🙏❤️ another good video

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Rich knows your pain! He dropped my old bike in the garage and was gutted, felt so bad about it

  • @hansjorgmoser1371
    @hansjorgmoser1371 9 месяцев назад +1

    That first pass wasn't Julier 🙃, that was Maloja Pass. Julier is the next one on the left going up from Silvaplana.....and ... get your visor ceramic coated.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Ahh you could be right, we often don’t know exactly where we are!

  • @KasperCDK
    @KasperCDK 9 месяцев назад +1

    I´m planning Denmark - Germany - Austria - Italy - Schweiz and back this early summer. Did you need motorway vignette for Schweiz on motorbikes?
    BTW - Love you videos and the way you interact

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Hey kasper thanks! Yes you’ll need a Swiss vignette if you want to go into the motorway there

  • @gruff8491
    @gruff8491 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great roads ,great footage, your a braver pair than me .I only go to 🇨🇭 in the summer (coldarse ) all real bikers have dropped it , welcome to the club. ✌️

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Gruff.... If we had Better waterproofs it would of been fine, theres always something you find needs replacing! Its nice in the quieter times as less people about. Gutted to drop the bike but its over with now and no damage thanks to Barkbuster Guards. Do you ride in the winter months?

    • @gruff8491
      @gruff8491 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure just a bit in the winter (dry weather biker) in the lake district were I live.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@gruff8491 The lakes are great, we stayed near Windermere and toured for a week or so

  • @TwoFourCharlie007
    @TwoFourCharlie007 9 месяцев назад +1

    We had similar weather this year in several countries you’d expect to be great.. how do you guys record your voices? Keep up the great vids thanks

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Its always a lottery weather wise, theres nothing you can do but carry on regardless and keep a positive attitude..... The rain will always stop eventually! We use senas and Gopro

  • @silverarrow2558
    @silverarrow2558 9 месяцев назад +1

    So many memories thanks for sharing you are so brave going in late October

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Yes this is one of the reasons we started the channel, so we can look back and remember our Adventures! What do you ride and Where? Not sure if its brave or dumb this time of year, but we love it anyway

    • @silverarrow2558
      @silverarrow2558 9 месяцев назад +1

      i ride a 1200 tiger gt pro which ive dropped three times lol its why we buy ceash bars ... i done about 20000 miked accross western europe and scandanavia .. best trip wss up to Nordkaap in Norway well worth actrip ... i spent a month in north vietnam on a honda 150 trials bike and rode the sacred valley in peru .. i love it

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@silverarrow2558 amazing I seriously considered the new 1200 tiger but decided it was too big for me. Tell us about your experience in Vietnam we really fancy something like this, how were the costs? Bike hire costs? Did you see any snakes?! Any lessons you wish you knew before you went?

    • @silverarrow2558
      @silverarrow2558 9 месяцев назад +1

      oh i just wrote a long reply about north vietnam which appears to have dissappeared

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      @@silverarrow2558 oh no, maybe it was over the max characters, we would love to hear your experience of it

  • @pursuitofhappiness..
    @pursuitofhappiness.. 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wooww😂..thx was nice to watch....but 40€ cake no thank you

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Thats Switzerland for you, Crazy prices but sooo beautiful. Thanks for Joining us

  • @BMWgsrider905
    @BMWgsrider905 9 месяцев назад +3

    Did you ride your bike in alps yesterday ?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      Yes Alps was amazing, We wish we could film and show you guys the whole lot!

  • @big500
    @big500 4 месяца назад +1

    Euros€€€ I thought the Swiss still use their own Swiss franc?🤓

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  4 месяца назад

      I think they use both?

    • @big500
      @big500 4 месяца назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure the last time I went, the awkward sods wouldn’t take euros and I was only just over the border from France. Had to use a card to buy a coffee. That was probably £20 quid🤪🤪

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  4 месяца назад

      Yeah expensive place Switzerland

  • @sukrutuz3718
    @sukrutuz3718 9 месяцев назад +1

    👍

  • @unOrdinaryWorld
    @unOrdinaryWorld 9 месяцев назад +1

    Paneer pops off on impact? Are there any security concerns with that? Like someone being able to pop them off the bike? 🧐🤔

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад

      our guess was that they are designed like this, our thinking was its better the boxes come off rather than breaking your leg which is why allot of people like soft luggage, especially for off road. You would have to really put some effort into getting the boxes off forcefully so i guess anyone with that much intent was always going to get into them or get them off anyway?

    • @unOrdinaryWorld
      @unOrdinaryWorld 9 месяцев назад

      @@ontheroadadventure yea fair point. Also are you filming 60 or 120fps? The rain on the windshield looks sooo clear and sharp 😍

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  8 месяцев назад +1

      We do 60fps mostly although settings change based on conditions or location

  • @xcape2usa
    @xcape2usa 9 месяцев назад +1

    Those cheap blue rubber medical gloves work wonders on keeping hands dry and warmish.

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes That’s a great tip, always worth carrying some of those, good for doing work on the bike if needed too. Thanks for Joining us on the road

  • @markmcdonald470
    @markmcdonald470 9 месяцев назад +1

    Is the Africa Twin better than the KTM 890 Adventure ?

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +2

      Oh yes! For a start id never take the KTM on an adventure. Far too unreliable. I owned the 890 for about 10 days and after numerous faults, leaks and non starting issues i got rid back to the dealer. The 890 was more exciting to ride but i had zero confidence in it, its build quality and the after sales support

    • @markmcdonald470
      @markmcdonald470 9 месяцев назад +1

      Is the lack of power & extra weight noticeable ? 😆

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@markmcdonald470 The reality is I don’t use the AT to nearly its capability, it’s an excellent touring machine, more than capable of getting you in trouble and having a play when you want too….. weight was noticeable when I picked ewa up lol

    • @markmcdonald470
      @markmcdonald470 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@ontheroadadventure I've done over 2000 miles on my 22 plate orange 890 Adventure & love it so far, not 1 problem so far. I'll see how it gets on in the Pyrenees next June 😁😆 Keep the vids coming guys 😀

    • @ontheroadadventure
      @ontheroadadventure  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@markmcdonald470 ah early days for you yet then lol Seriously though if you get a good one I think it’s a excellent bike when running, i desperately wanted mine to be good but mine was a lemon in the 1500 mile I did in the few days I had it…. I lost the faith