What a great series this is. Enjoying the scenery and the sights from the bikes and let’s face it you can’t beat a good meal, a few drinks and a decent night’s sleep after a day on the bike. Looking forward to seeing where next…..
@ianbaines9705 Thanks. We appreciate you saying. We loved exploring the area, it was our first ever visit. We do love to try the local cuisine and wine and the Paradors were often packed full of historical pieces. I'm in the middle of editing the next episode and unfortunately, the weather and road closures cause problems, but the scenery is still stunning. Thanks for watching
My kind of riding holiday, 150-200 miles a day off motorways and a nice hotel at the end of the day. I even add in rest days for a bit of local exploring on foot but then I’m 64😉😢
Nice to meet you both yesterday at Ravenglass. After my ride home this morning in a mesh jacket and jeans, I'm gonna have to take your advice and go abroad! Ride safe guys.
Great to meet you. We've just arrived home, it rained for 100 miles while we rode south! 20 miles from home and the sun was out! Great picture at Ravenglass that I spotted on your Facebook. Cheers, best wishes and ride safe
I'm enjoying this special birthday tour, Carol's really pushed the boat out for this one, pardon the pun 😄 Cake for breakfast at the first Parador, wine and doughnuts at the next one, as a Scotsman I should appreciate that but you just can't beat a full Scottish. Who wouldn't appreciate those views though, absolutely stunning and very atmospheric with the low clouds.
@@greywolf9292 That restaurant was something really special. We were lucky to have it to ourselves the first night. The second night the place was packed. I've not found a European hotel that can do a good full English/Scottish breakfast yet!
Great ride guys. That parador is only 3.6km from where we stayed on tour in 2019, but we were going the opposite direction, on our way to Picos. Keep em coming.
I couldn't believe how quiet it was there! The hotel look nice even though dated. Shame about the wheather but at least it wasn't chucking down. Where were the porsche people aswell.
@@exeterrider The best thing about Spain is the lack of traffic. Not raining hard in this episode but in the episode I'm editing, we really get it and things don't go to plan
Hi! I did want to wait till they were all out and binge but couldn't wait after seeing the ferry day! I'm going to be taking that same one later this year so good info! Thank you 🎉🎉 really enjoying the series and can't wait to see more!!
@@Banditmanuk anti clockwise over almost a month, baring any emergency again.... been trying to do this every year since 2019! Something happens each year that I have to cancel 😔😔😔
That was a really enjoyable episode . i loved the music ,the on bike filming , that tunnel was amazing . looking forward to the next one . hotel was in a lovely position . thanks .
Did Carol just shake her Tic Tacs at you? 🤣🤣 What a stunning area to ride around, beautiful. Riverside roads are usually amazing, that one didn't disappoint did it. Great tunnel, bet the temperature dropped big time in there. I chuckled to see you doing the gentlemanly thing and pushing Carol and her bike backwards. People take the mickey out of me cos I open doors for my wife and let her go through first. Little do they know it's just in case there's anything that is dangerous the other side of it.😁😁😁😁 Those hotels look superb, they're clearly spending money on that one by the works going on. And both of those Paradors so far have had perfect settings. Looking forward the most to seeing the passes, hope it's clear up there.
@@tojj29 I do occasionally get lucky with the odd tick tack 😉 There's no hang ups between us about Carol not wanting me to help her out occasionally with the bike. I'm just physically bigger. I still open doors but usually for everyone (it's difficult to tell these days so I play safe)
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries This was filmed on the 12th June. We were expecting it to be warmer. I didn't take my jacket warm inner. Big mistake 😮 We definitely enjoyed the Parador experience. Food and dining seem to be of a similar high class across all of them.
Thanks for another great upload. Fabulous views. Mind you, I can't believe how desolate the area and hotel is, although I fully appreciate that's part of the appeal, but it does beg the question how a hotel like that can afford to stay open. Maybe it's more geared towards the winter skiing season? Anyhow, a very interesting insight and I look forward to your next video with interest. Both of you take care.
@@davidlutton4560 I don't think the hotel has let all it's rooms out as there is refurbishment going on. Also the day we filmed was quiet compared to the following day when the restaurant and car park were packed
@TheWurks I'm sure you would be out enjoying the experience. Unfortunately, the weather gets much worse...... Hope you and Joe are keeping well. (Your sticker made the whole journey on my pannier)
This was a kind of magic, empty roads. This is not something one would see very often. :) The area was nice and the roads too. When exactly you were there, because 2 degrees in the morning it is really cold. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace This video was filmed on the 12th June. You would expect it to be warmer. We've been away in northern England this weekend and it's only been around 14C max all the daytime. Not sure where our summer has gone
@@youngeroldie5089 Thanks, we try to give a taste of what it's been like there. Certainly brilliant roads. Unfortunately not everything goes to plan in the next episode!
Helloooo people! I think you will have to get an adventure bike Richard that road was very and bumpy. Hats off to Carol for her planning points of view and rout 👍. Oh is reverse gear an optimal extra on the Triumph? Excellent work as always. 👍🏍️💨
Well I sort of thought we were showing that you don't need an adventure bike to have an adventure. Saying that the Tiger 1200 would have been nicer on those rough roads. Part of the holiday for Carol is researching the roads and hotels. I think she does great There are still things I come in handy for like pushing bikes!
You always make the best exploration with each destination, biking/hiking/food connoisseurs. Your video/sound clips are very good! Would you mind sharing your camera/video/sound equipment? Beautiful! Take care, Eric C. USA 🏍🏍
@@ec9156 You are very kind. We use multiple different recording techniques. Most of the helmet footage is DJI Action 3 shot in 4K 60fps. We use 2 Insta 360 one X2. All inside shots we use a DJI Action 4 linked to DJI mic2 wireless microphones. The riding audio is transmitted by Rode Wireless Go2 and gets our joint audio onto one camera track. For busy interior areas where you want to be less noticeable filming we use a tiny DJI Insta Go2 Sorry it's not a simple answer. We also use smartphone footage and drone footage is by DJI mini 2, at 249g it falls below the weight of lots of drone legislation
@@NooBiker I guess the ferry prices are based on supply and demand. We really enjoyed the ferry. You kind of chill out and enjoy the experience and arrive to great riding, feeling refreshed
I love the laid back style in which you do things and not once did I hear "give us a like and hit the subscribe button", a refreshing change! I hope it warms up for you both ☀😎
@@Hinckley_Biker Hi and appreciate your comments. We try not to do what annoys us in other people's videos. We're not in it for the money, fame and freebies. We want to just make films that we enjoy watching back later in life. If others enjoy watching it's a bonus
"Fantastic " what gorgeous scenery and the hotel position was perfect to take it all in I guess temps are always gonna be on the lower side up in the mountains and if there's cloud it's gonna be a bit iffy but you guy's did a great job of showing everything a real pleasure to watch super well done . Those brownies just looked soooo good great choice Carol ! 😉👌👍
I have been waiting for your new vid to crack open a new bottle of wine and get some chocolates to really enjoy your ride.👍👍 Your luggage looks good on your bikes and hopefully they are working well for you. I think I'd really enjoy those roads and scenery. Stunning views and fun hike.. Excellent editing. I very much appreciate both of you bringing us along. Via la France.
@@flatcapcaferacer The luggage has worked great. We're just on another trip now using it. Two of our great pleasures in life are riding motorcycles and eating 🤣
The scenery is stunning and just keeps getting better. I did choke a bit at the ferry price but when you think it's more of a mini cruise its not so bad. I must admit I do like a tunnel, but mostly because of the anticipation of what you will emerge into and what the landscape will look like. Stunning view from the hotel balcony, great video series. Thanks for sharing with us 😍👍
@@wsmv It was the temperature change in the tunnel that shocked us. Luckily it was only about ten mins to the hotel after the tunnel We definitely loved the Paradore experience. That one had a stunning view 😍
@GuernseyDave943 We heard them all chatting in the bar. They were all searching out similar roads to us for the joy of driving them. Our budget is tiny compared to theirs, but I think more excitement can be found on two wheels. We've yet to visit Guernsey. I hear it's beautiful
@GuernseyDave943 I had the previous model XSR900 with a Velocity moto RD350LC kit. Loved it but eventually sold it. Arr 35mph, better stay in 1st! Welcome to the 60's I turn 60 in our next episode currently being edited The channel Hippo-Drones has just bought the gp, I expect he will be posting lots on the bike.
Hope you took it easy throught the 5km tunnel, it has speed cameras in it. we were tipped off in 2022 by a local when waiting to enter due to road works. Parador hotels are lovely as you well know. We have a few lined up again this year. Did you go to Andorra?
@lipglosshelmetsandhim Don't know what the limit was, but we were doing only about 50mph (80kph), no tickets as yet, and back nearly a month. Didn't make Andorra, weather for the next two days was bad.
What a great series this is. Enjoying the scenery and the sights from the bikes and let’s face it you can’t beat a good meal, a few drinks and a decent night’s sleep after a day on the bike. Looking forward to seeing where next…..
@ianbaines9705 Thanks. We appreciate you saying. We loved exploring the area, it was our first ever visit. We do love to try the local cuisine and wine and the Paradors were often packed full of historical pieces.
I'm in the middle of editing the next episode and unfortunately, the weather and road closures cause problems, but the scenery is still stunning.
Thanks for watching
My kind of riding holiday, 150-200 miles a day off motorways and a nice hotel at the end of the day. I even add in rest days for a bit of local exploring on foot but then I’m 64😉😢
@@IanTed Those miles sound just right to me. It's a holiday not an endurance test.
I join you in the 60s in the next episode 👍
Those roads with the tunnels just look like something out of a James Bond film 😊 great video only wish I could do the same thank you
@grahamatkins8845 Thanks for watching, the roads were brilliant.
Nice to meet you both yesterday at Ravenglass. After my ride home this morning in a mesh jacket and jeans, I'm gonna have to take your advice and go abroad! Ride safe guys.
Great to meet you. We've just arrived home, it rained for 100 miles while we rode south! 20 miles from home and the sun was out!
Great picture at Ravenglass that I spotted on your Facebook.
Cheers, best wishes and ride safe
@Banditmanuk cheers, if I'd have taken that pic five mins later, you 2 would have been on it 😂
@@whatevertrev1416 supping beer 🍺 😆
Always a relief when the weather clears up.
@@RoadsOfOz The weather can make or break a road trip.
The next move on day was rain and lots of it!
Like rivers? Follow the Meuse from Charleville-Mézières to Dinant and then onto Namur. Divine. From a BMW rider who always puts his hand up.
@@thewoodster8607 Sounds amazing. So many places to see
I'm enjoying this special birthday tour, Carol's really pushed the boat out for this one, pardon the pun 😄 Cake for breakfast at the first Parador, wine and doughnuts at the next one, as a Scotsman I should appreciate that but you just can't beat a full Scottish. Who wouldn't appreciate those views though, absolutely stunning and very atmospheric with the low clouds.
@@greywolf9292 That restaurant was something really special. We were lucky to have it to ourselves the first night. The second night the place was packed.
I've not found a European hotel that can do a good full English/Scottish breakfast yet!
Great ride guys. That parador is only 3.6km from where we stayed on tour in 2019, but we were going the opposite direction, on our way to Picos. Keep em coming.
@@BadMonkeyTouring We're definitely enjoying the Paradors.
We eventually get to one in Hondarribia, an old castle. Expensive but wow😍
I couldn't believe how quiet it was there! The hotel look nice even though dated.
Shame about the wheather but at least it wasn't chucking down.
Where were the porsche people aswell.
@@exeterrider The best thing about Spain is the lack of traffic.
Not raining hard in this episode but in the episode I'm editing, we really get it and things don't go to plan
Hi! I did want to wait till they were all out and binge but couldn't wait after seeing the ferry day! I'm going to be taking that same one later this year so good info! Thank you 🎉🎉 really enjoying the series and can't wait to see more!!
I'm sure you will enjoy the ferry. What direction are you heading once in Spain?
@@Banditmanuk anti clockwise over almost a month, baring any emergency again.... been trying to do this every year since 2019! Something happens each year that I have to cancel 😔😔😔
@@quinnpeaksbiker positive thoughts, I'm sure it will happen.
Good luck 🤞
That was a really enjoyable episode . i loved the music ,the on bike filming , that tunnel was amazing . looking forward to the next one . hotel was in a lovely position . thanks .
@@johnbellamy6449 Glad you enjoyed watching again John
Did Carol just shake her Tic Tacs at you? 🤣🤣
What a stunning area to ride around, beautiful. Riverside roads are usually amazing, that one didn't disappoint did it.
Great tunnel, bet the temperature dropped big time in there.
I chuckled to see you doing the gentlemanly thing and pushing Carol and her bike backwards. People take the mickey out of me cos I open doors for my wife and let her go through first. Little do they know it's just in case there's anything that is dangerous the other side of it.😁😁😁😁
Those hotels look superb, they're clearly spending money on that one by the works going on. And both of those Paradors so far have had perfect settings. Looking forward the most to seeing the passes, hope it's clear up there.
@@tojj29 I do occasionally get lucky with the odd tick tack 😉
There's no hang ups between us about Carol not wanting me to help her out occasionally with the bike. I'm just physically bigger. I still open doors but usually for everyone (it's difficult to tell these days so I play safe)
@@Banditmanuk 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great vid - thanks Richard and Carol 👍 fantastic roads as ever but seemed a bit chilly 🥶! When was it filmed? (Must try these Paradors)😀👍
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries This was filmed on the 12th June. We were expecting it to be warmer. I didn't take my jacket warm inner. Big mistake 😮
We definitely enjoyed the Parador experience. Food and dining seem to be of a similar high class across all of them.
Great Video again surprised how quiet everywhere is.
@@paulstorer6937 So different to England on the roads Paul.
So much nicer so long as you remember to ride on the other side 😳
Mmm those roads and those views 😍 Wonderful to watch 👍🏼
Thanks, appreciate you saying. Yes some amazing riding out there
Thanks for another great upload. Fabulous views. Mind you, I can't believe how desolate the area and hotel is, although I fully appreciate that's part of the appeal, but it does beg the question how a hotel like that can afford to stay open. Maybe it's more geared towards the winter skiing season? Anyhow, a very interesting insight and I look forward to your next video with interest. Both of you take care.
@@davidlutton4560 I don't think the hotel has let all it's rooms out as there is refurbishment going on. Also the day we filmed was quiet compared to the following day when the restaurant and car park were packed
Great real world video. Thanks for taking us along😊
@@grahamhunter3233 Thanks very much. We really appreciate you watching
Your trip looks great. Hats off to you for embracing all weather's, I'd have sat sulking in the hotel. Ride Safe, Emily
@TheWurks I'm sure you would be out enjoying the experience. Unfortunately, the weather gets much worse...... Hope you and Joe are keeping well. (Your sticker made the whole journey on my pannier)
Carol that wee trump is a credit to you, looks as good as brand new. Enjoying the tour. Thks
@@MrBeracah Think it's just turned 37K and running well👍👍
Thanks for sharing, great video, I hope it warmed up for you.
@@05gt99 Thanks for watching. Unfortunately it didn't get much warmer 🥶
This was a kind of magic, empty roads. This is not something one would see very often. :) The area was nice and the roads too. When exactly you were there, because 2 degrees in the morning it is really cold. :)
@@RRRRefuelRideRace This video was filmed on the 12th June. You would expect it to be warmer.
We've been away in northern England this weekend and it's only been around 14C max all the daytime. Not sure where our summer has gone
@@Banditmanuk Strange, really. Now, here in Slovenia is everywhere all around the country more than 32 degrees. The max temperature is 35.
Great content as usual, really enjoyed sharing it with you both.
The roads look fantastic to ride on with great views to be had.
@@youngeroldie5089 Thanks, we try to give a taste of what it's been like there. Certainly brilliant roads.
Unfortunately not everything goes to plan in the next episode!
Great video. I hope the sun shines on you both. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
Thanks Richard. We didn't see much sun but still had a great time. Thanks for watching
Helloooo people! I think you will have to get an adventure bike Richard that road was very and bumpy. Hats off to Carol for her planning points of view and rout 👍. Oh is reverse gear an optimal extra on the Triumph? Excellent work as always. 👍🏍️💨
Well I sort of thought we were showing that you don't need an adventure bike to have an adventure. Saying that the Tiger 1200 would have been nicer on those rough roads.
Part of the holiday for Carol is researching the roads and hotels. I think she does great
There are still things I come in handy for like pushing bikes!
You always make the best exploration with each destination, biking/hiking/food connoisseurs. Your video/sound clips are very good! Would you mind sharing your camera/video/sound equipment? Beautiful! Take care, Eric C. USA 🏍🏍
@@ec9156 You are very kind. We use multiple different recording techniques.
Most of the helmet footage is DJI Action 3 shot in 4K 60fps. We use 2 Insta 360 one X2.
All inside shots we use a DJI Action 4 linked to DJI mic2 wireless microphones.
The riding audio is transmitted by Rode Wireless Go2 and gets our joint audio onto one camera track.
For busy interior areas where you want to be less noticeable filming we use a tiny DJI Insta Go2
Sorry it's not a simple answer. We also use smartphone footage and drone footage is by DJI mini 2, at 249g it falls below the weight of lots of drone legislation
@@Banditmanuk This awesome info. 😃
Lovely empty twisties 😮
My group considered doing the Pico's next year but balked at the ferry. I'll have to do it on my own I guess...
@@NooBiker I guess the ferry prices are based on supply and demand. We really enjoyed the ferry. You kind of chill out and enjoy the experience and arrive to great riding, feeling refreshed
Hi Richard and carol the views are amazing from your balcony and restaurant shame the chilly weather 👍🏍️🏍️
@@SOLOMOTOUK I was an amazing place and as you know with weather, you just make the best of it
I love the laid back style in which you do things and not once did I hear "give us a like and hit the subscribe button", a refreshing change! I hope it warms up for you both ☀😎
@@Hinckley_Biker Hi and appreciate your comments. We try not to do what annoys us in other people's videos.
We're not in it for the money, fame and freebies.
We want to just make films that we enjoy watching back later in life. If others enjoy watching it's a bonus
"Fantastic " what gorgeous scenery and the hotel position was perfect to take it all in I guess temps are always gonna be on the lower side up in the mountains and if there's cloud it's gonna be a bit iffy but you guy's did a great job of showing everything a real pleasure to watch super well done . Those brownies just looked soooo good great choice Carol ! 😉👌👍
@@crumblymal8479 Glad you enjoyed it. Makes doing the vids seem worthwhile when folks other than ourselves enjoy watching
I have been waiting for your new vid to crack open a new bottle of wine and get some chocolates to really enjoy your ride.👍👍 Your luggage looks good on your bikes and hopefully they are working well for you. I think I'd really enjoy those roads and scenery. Stunning views and fun hike.. Excellent editing. I very much appreciate both of you bringing us along. Via la France.
@@flatcapcaferacer The luggage has worked great. We're just on another trip now using it.
Two of our great pleasures in life are riding motorcycles and eating 🤣
The scenery is stunning and just keeps getting better. I did choke a bit at the ferry price but when you think it's more of a mini cruise its not so bad.
I must admit I do like a tunnel, but mostly because of the anticipation of what you will emerge into and what the landscape will look like.
Stunning view from the hotel balcony, great video series. Thanks for sharing with us 😍👍
@@wsmv It was the temperature change in the tunnel that shocked us.
Luckily it was only about ten mins to the hotel after the tunnel
We definitely loved the Paradore experience. That one had a stunning view 😍
The British cars in the car park , recognised one from here in Guernsey 54911. , small world
@GuernseyDave943 We heard them all chatting in the bar. They were all searching out similar roads to us for the joy of driving them. Our budget is tiny compared to theirs, but I think more excitement can be found on two wheels.
We've yet to visit Guernsey. I hear it's beautiful
@@Banditmanuk it is ; but you could ride around in an hour ; just had my 60th waiting for my xsr900gp, ideal for our 35mph speed limit
@GuernseyDave943 I had the previous model XSR900 with a Velocity moto RD350LC kit. Loved it but eventually sold it. Arr 35mph, better stay in 1st!
Welcome to the 60's I turn 60 in our next episode currently being edited
The channel Hippo-Drones has just bought the gp, I expect he will be posting lots on the bike.
The views are amazing thanks for sharing.
@@mum-0217 Thanks for watching. We really appreciate hearing from the folks who take the time to leave a comment
Great video and looks like you are both having a good time. It's a real bonus that the roads are quiet. Safe riding
@@bankruptpensioner We both genuinely enjoyed the riding and hotels.
You can certainly find solitude in Spain. We love the empty roads out there
Great scenery, glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing.
@@theoldman9709 Thanks for watching. We had a great time
Hope you took it easy throught the 5km tunnel, it has speed cameras in it. we were tipped off in 2022 by a local when waiting to enter due to road works. Parador hotels are lovely as you well know. We have a few lined up again this year. Did you go to Andorra?
@lipglosshelmetsandhim Don't know what the limit was, but we were doing only about 50mph (80kph), no tickets as yet, and back nearly a month. Didn't make Andorra, weather for the next two days was bad.
Need to get that mirror stalk off, rubbed down and repainted Richard 😂
@@MOTOUK1 🤣 Just a bit of patina Nick
What a shame about the weather on that part of your trip, hope it improved for you.
@@darrenhall6509 You can't do much about the weather (as you will see in the next episode)
We just make the best of it.
Thanks for watching