Therapeutic Motorcycle Journey: Conquering 600 Miles on a BMW R1300GS
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- Опубликовано: 21 дек 2023
- I took a ride to Pembrokeshire on the Welsh coast, to deliver some presents for our friends, so thought I'd bring you along for the ride. This is just a catchup vid, a chance for me to let you know what's been going on and what's to come in 2024.
Hope you enjoy the vid folks, keep SUBSCRIBING, keep SHARING, keep LIKING, and keep letting me know what you think in the COMMENTS section below!
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losing interest now in the channel as the main focus is asking for money.
Feel free to not watch or comment then. No one is interested in your worthless complaining.
It is far more than money, of coarse this is Bruces' job, his income, but he gives back far more in other ways.
On this basis, you must delete Instagram, X, Facebook …..just to name a few. The difference with TPO is that he tells us what’s he doing, what he likes and dislikes and offered you the viewer an opinion on his thoughts. The ever growing viewing world isn’t free now, watch the adverts or pay to clan up, but don’t be surprised when a content makers mentions earning, it is their job.
Cheers Bruce and MERRY CHRISTMAS. I started using RUclips a few years ago,my first was TMF and it inspired me to do the Scotland coast route. This vid was just as inspiring,thank you. There is such a huge variation of biking that we can enjoy. Getting up really early and going somewhere different for breakfast is one of my favourites. The roads don’t have to be dry for us still to enjoy our bikes. 😀👍 Oh, I have just read a negative comment - REALLY who wrote that!
What’s your channel called Marcel..be interesting to view it and see your work.
Before you even described what you wanted TeaPotOne to be - I thought “what does it mean to me?” And the first thing that came to mind was INSPIRATION. So even when you didn’t know what you were trying to achieve, you were doing it anyway. Hats off to you Sir 👏👏👏👏
Teapotone, for me, is a unique blend of biking, great trips and good advice all wrapped perfectly in a Bruce Smart envelope of charm, humour, honesty and realism. These videos are inspiring simply because it's all about truth, life and managing to do what you want. Sincere thanks.
Riding along with you Bruce, is like riding with the biker friend we always wanted….entertaining, humorous, and honest. The greatest inspiration is watching someone doing their thing, being themself. How simple and great. God bless us all, everyone..Merry Christmas! Greetings, Jim (Berlin, Germany)
This channel is like watching a mate having a great time and doing the thing he genuinly loves.
Thats the reason i've been watching this channel for years.
Bit late to the party but I watch this channel both for wholesome entertainment and for inspiration to pass my motorcycle test and go out and about and start exploring around the UK by my lonesome.
I have just passed the Cat A off road test as of yesterday and I'm looking to book the on road test as soon as I can. I've been riding for 6 years from the time I was 21 on a CBT but now it's time to get my arse in gear and start living life properly now that I'm addiction free rather than just half arsing it and wasting money on booze among other things.
This channel alone has helped me in a big way to realize what I could be doing with my life (I also have a wife and two kids but in 27 years I feel like I've never done anything for myself by myself), especially with the vlogs of meet ups and the tours. It seems like something I'd love to do. But I want to save for a bigger bike first (think I'll go with the BMW R1200 GS).
So cheers Bruce. You're a genuine fella and a good bloke. Keep up the good work👍
Thanks very much Aaron for writing all that, it means a lot bud👍
That’s one expensive but nice way to deliver presents 😎👍
Consultants! In my old occupation we would say that a consultant would ask for your watch to tell you the time and leave you confused about whether or not you needed the watch in the first place. Sounds like you had a similar experience. Glad you have "recovered" and on scanning the comments here I would echo that your "value proposition" is honesty, friendliness and openness. For us old gits, you are highly relatable - that is meant as a compliment 🙂
First Generation Yankee from two Immigrants from Aberdeen Scotland. Recently retired and was inspired by your channel. In the last two years I’ve been to Utah, SD, MT, GA, NC, SC, WV, PA,VT,NH, NY, ME and Nova Scotia. I live in FL., 42 years. We also did a guided Tour with Edelweiss starting in Germany. Next year is another Tour of Spain.
When visiting Key West I recommend you secure your bikes in a safe well protected area. Also when there visit Duvall Street. It’s like Union Street in Aberdeen. Lots of bars and I highly recommend you visit Irish Kevin’s. Always a good time. I think you’ll be impressed with Daytona always a party.
Thanks very much for the info bud, hugely appreciated 👍
Sometimes even in our normal lives, we have to take a second look at what we want going forward. We change, adapt, analyze, and grow. Love the content and the inspiration you provide!
Does That make sense? Yes it does Bruce, and its got me thinking, so thank you !
The channel for me is a big inspiration to get out on the bike to places i've never been. Also to try some big mileages in a day because you've shown it can be done! I think your motto is also a great way to keep the memory of your Mum alive. Bless her. x Here's to 100k subscribers....you more than deserve that. 🙌🏼
FREE............................nothing in life is FREE!!! Thanks for the update sweet cheeks! Glad you've given your head a wobble and a good talking too............we all need a kick up the arse sometimes! Very informative as always and brutally honest! Keep up the good work marra and i'll be seeing you very soon! x
Cheers treacle, you know me - zero filter 😬🤷♂️😉
I watch RUclips vids for information and inspiration. You give me that in spades. Keep up the good work. I am the branch organiser for two one make clubs and enjoy giving something back, and helping to establish new friendships and experiences in a similar way you do with the Clan. I enjoyed this vid by the way.
Thanks very much for the feedback Christopher, glad you’re enjoying the channel 👍
Your voice is therapeutic Bruce.
Hey Bruce, you influenced me not to do 600 but 60 today on my 1250GS, roads dry and bike doesn’t even require a wash . A little windy but great to get out and reflect on 2023 and look forward to planned trips in 2024.
Thanks for tipping to jump up of the sofa .
Thank you for being who you're!!! Hope that makes sense. Live your life!!!
Love these types of vid, watching them and filming them. It's completely a therapy session - get everything off your chest and decide later if you keep it in the edit. Plus you're on the bike so win win!
You've built more than a YT channel - you've built a community within biking and inspiring others to get on a bike, and even start filming their own trips! Glad you're loving the GS too pal! I am going to make many jokes about you 'riding Geoff' though'!
Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year mate! If you fancy that piss up podcast pt2 some point in 2024, I'm all up for it! MFnL has got away without being touched inappropriately for too long now so the in-person idea is a must!
Thanks very much mate, aye it’s good to vent every now and then eh and clear the mind a bit - glad you enjoyed it.
100% on the podcast, I’ll drop you a DM soon and we can arrange a suitable date/time.
Merry Crimbo to you and yours 👍
Just going to tag on to this thread.
I pretty much second what Sam has written. Apart from the inappropriate touching!!
@samvbikes wash your mouth out it’s MFL. I would be interested in doing some sort of dual pod casty thing. 😘
Can it have an audience if this goes ahead in a pub or somewhere 🤔 😂👌👍
pt2 should definitely get done next year. Needs to be even longer too 😂.
MfL should be there too. Top bloke. I've still not been forgiven by the KTM community for allowing him past me on his GS at RV's Welsh patreon meet up . 🤣🤣
@@Sion_Jones you are also a top bloke sion. I must admit your ktm in that colour scheme looks a very pretty. I’m a ktm honorary, member now owning one alongside my gs. I’ll look forward catching up with you in 2024
This channel has given me inspiration to get back riding. I spent 3 years and 750,000 miles delivering other people's motorcycles all over Europe and Scandinavia. I have been to so many places and seen none of it. Unfortunately in May 2019 I struck a deer on my bike and was seriously injured. It has taken all this time to get back to a level wear I can ride again. It's your videos, the feedback from the clan and the individuals in it. Shout out to the Pirate!! You have educated my doubts and got me motivated. So... New bike purchased (Tracer 900) Germany trip booked for April and in the meantime I'm getting miles under me in preparation. Your vids and the way you plan and enjoy the trips is now sort of my bible. Many thanks
It's not just therapy for you. For all of us stuck at home (Scotland in my case) because of crap weather it's a bit of an escape. Dreams of better weather and 2 wheeled freedom to get us through. Watching yours and others back catalogues keep us going.
I love your chanell Bruce. I would like to thank you, Chopsie and Chris and Al fagan for bringing me back to biking aged 52 after a four year gap when I thought I was not upto my ZX12R anymore. I'll bump into you one day at the 1066 cafe. Keep up the great work. I know Littlehaven, the last time I was there I had huge 7 series BMW tiptoing around the tiny roads at the seafront
17:40 “ does that make sense “ ….. absolutely and it’s the fundamental of RUclips imho. Far too many have got blindsided by the sponsorship and growth aspirations. Keep making the content that makes you feel good as it does us/me/ them ! Ride safe
Love your concept for the channel, and it's great that it comes from a place of genuine passion rather than being routed in commercial gain. Hopefully that will be the key to its future success.
If I was to describe motorbike RUclipsrs in one word or phrase it would be:
TMF - Trustworthy
Motijitsu - Skill
Tim Rodie - Daft
Imkay - Flash
LambChop - Relatable
Yammie Noob - Authority
Freddie Dobbs - Vintage
44 Teeth - Geezers
MCN - Expert
Chase on Two Wheels - Big
I probably wouldn't have known the one word for TeapotOne and - 'til this video - I'd never considered that it's you RUclipsrs that have given me the confidence to go on long distance journeys and to explore the world on by bike. And sometimes just to get off my arse and go and ride anywhere. But it is.
So...Amen to TeapotOne being 'Inspiring' to the regular guys and girls.
All the best and thanks for another piece of inspiring content
I wish I'd met you on this channel before I started to ride my new motorbike and I would have ridden with more confidence, I started to ride my 125 in may 2008 and had an accident in October 2008 a car hit me and left me with dissabity issues, your mum's live your life encourages me to do more than what the doctor said I would. Thanks for being you, T.
Sorry to hear about your accident Tracy, I’m glad the channel helps in any way👍
@@teapotone you better believe that it helps, I can't ride a motorbike again but I can still ride horses and it helps me with my balance. I love seeing you, itchy boots and wildbad Richy Vida and I would if I could ride again. Your an inspiration to me.
All the beast for Christmas and 2024
My Dad lead me to your channel Mr Smart and i still love it! The first video i watched was your round round Scotland in 24 hours. Get yourself back up to Northumberland you know we have some amazing roads and you have the platform to show them off.
Keep doing what your doing mate! CHEERS big fella!
It is because of people like yourself that gave me the inspiration and determination to ride further afield and not stick to the same routes all the time. This led myself and my son to have a 5 day break in the Brecon beacons 2 up and created some awesome memories not only for myself but life long memories for my 15 yearold son on a road trip with his old man. So thankyou to you and others like you. Keep up the good work.
Bruce.. you may not have realised yourself what the channel was all about when you had that meeting with the 'RUclips Guru' but I have known all along what it's about and what you have given me as a viewer and it totally strikes a cord ... At this point in my life.. I live vicariously through you. Your adventures are there for me to aspire to when the time comes ... I even went and got a rowing machine.. it was free of facebay but still... It's a step in the Teapotone direction. Thank you
Nice to see you on my favourite roads as soon as you hit that first 20mph limit in llangynydr . Ps love all your videos and I'm so jealous of you having that new GS😢 keep the videos coming mate👍👍👍
Two things that make your channel are Bikes and your entertaining. That does it for me.
Hiya Bruce.
It's nice to see that your channel is improving again, and that you feel better about it. I've been watching your channel from the around the world trip, so I could tell in your mannerisms it was a bit low recently.
Just so you know, from my perspective, your channel is an inspiration to me. When I started watching your around the world trip, I was in, and still am in a similar situation looking after my Mum, so seeing you do your trip, then balancing your day job with the RUclips channel, then the uncertainty of making the leap going all out on RUclips not knowing where in the income will come from , it was like watching a mate with the same issues which life throws at you.
Great content, looking forward to your upcoming videos and it's nice to see a good old fashioned vlog with a bit of conversion (exactly like chatting to a mate out on a ride).
Have a great Xmas and New Year
George.
You are a good man Bruce, keep on keeping on.
I don't necessarily hold much store in so called experts, until they have proven themselves. I always think that X is an unknown quantity and a spurt is a drip under pressure! Just keep doing what you do Bruce, it works and I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas and 2024!
What do I get from the channel? The opportunity to listen to you natter! That's the main thing really. Reviews are fine, seeing the riding is good, but listening to you natter on is the best of it. Keep it up. That's enough.
I do like your chanel Bruce, you're an honest guy and I enjoy your videos. Not everyone can go to Spain and Moroco and things so it's nice to see what these places are like from a motorcycling point of view. It does inspire people like me to do more and enjoy life, looking foward to seeing what you're up to in the new year. All the best
Cracking video. I subscribed because your enthusiasm is infectious and your knowledge is extensive. After 40 years of riding I only subscribe to yourself and lamb chop .
Thanks very much Karl 👍
I live in Didcot and occasionally ride to Haverfordwest to see family, one way is long enough for me, let alone there and back to drop a bottle off plonk off. Brilliant.
"Live your life" ............great tag line👍
Bruce what a great channel and special words I had depression with the stress from working in the ambulance service and you inspired me to get out on a bike thank you 🙏 keep up the great vids 👍
I did 21 years as a paramedic, job burnt me out eventually, mainly due to the shite management. I moved up to North Yorkshire. I live in a rural area between the Dales and the moors, some of the best biking roads in the UK. I ride a new tiger 900, my ex colleague loves coming up to us to ride the roads and lanes. Hope the riding keeps your mind good.👍
Thanks to you both for looking out for us! Happy Xmas 🎄
@@goldilocks913 a happy Christmas to you too. X
Ha!
Awesome intro, Bruce!
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Spot on Bruce, I’m packing in work next year so I can live my life. Got loads I want to do- time to get on with it!
Fantastic bud, enjoy it! 👏👍
looking forward to your journey through 2024. love the huge solo rides.
I love the channel as it is, RUclips analytics can bugger off
As others here have observed… The thing I most admire about Bruce’s content is… integrity!
He is (and I hope will always be ) utterly honest.
Thanks you very much bud, I’ll always only ever say what I truly think - I do my best to be fair, but I’ll always say what I genuinely think 👍
Thanks Bruce. Enjoy watching you potter about whilst chatting, whilst we all wait for the weather to get better. Or maybe we should just go out anyway… Merry Christmas and thank you.
Merry Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Teapot. Have a lovely day tomorrow, and all the best for 2024,
Enjoyed that Bruce, very inspirational good sir 🙏gong 📀
Should thank you Bruce, when I was driving my 125cc scooter I started following you channel. Ever since I started following you channel the phrase "Live Your Live" was getting more and more grip on me, doing thing I would scared away from but secretly wanted. I had some people and family lost and saw that life was to short, way to short to hold back on things by mental blockages, I didn't want to hold back anymore on mental blockages so I was using your phrase more and more. That phrase also inspired me to go get my license, my first proper bike, my first bike vacation, ask for a raise at work. Now end 2023 I got my self a 1250GSA and planning a summer vacation from Belgium to Italy, Its gonna be amazing and nobody is gonna hold me back. So thanks Bruce, your channel is doing exactly what you think it would do and what you wanted it to do. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy 2024!! See you on the other side 👊
Very good to hear you’re over the 🌖 about the new 1300. I personally took a close look at it and did not like the it at all. Sorry, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Two weeks later I purchased my dream bike, a 2023 BMW R 1250 GS. I could not possibly be happier. I know exactly how that heart thumping feeling is, riding the perfect bike for me. I’m quite certain this 1300 will be your best bike ever, I just have a different take. Cheers Bruce.
For me, I love watching the channel because you’re a guy who loves riding bikes. That may be tours, reviews, challenges or just going out for a ride. It’s basically what most people who ride bikes relate to. I find it inspirational 🍻🍻
brillant ,
Enjoying your revitalized channel. To the pareon bit, I agree with you. It should be for financial supporters only. As to your USA visit, I'd love to meet up, it isn't often we get to meet our UK vlogger heroes. Keep us posted as I wouldn't have an issue ridding to Kentucky for bourbon. Cheers!
As a new rider all though older than most I enjoy the banter you have with us the viewer and yes get that feeling of being able to resonate with you. Also can I say for a jock I can understand every word you say unlike most of my brethren in my area 😂 You just need to be you Teapot One and carry on being are inspiration but commentary on ride safe.. love it pity you don`t ride a Honda though 😂👍take care ride safe
Ha Ha thanks very much bud 🙏👍
For me watching your videos has made me do my motorcycle test, I now have a full motorcycle licence.
I enjoyed your content you post on RUclips etc.
Keep your chin up Bruce you have come a long way and to keep a channel going on RUclips isn't a easy thing to do these days but your still going.
When your in Wales again drop me a message.
Thanks!
Thanks Bruce you done well 👍
That'll do Bruce 👍
I am living my dream again Bruce...loving touring Scotland...you are an inspiration!
From a female perspective riding my bike is my destresser and is so good for my mental health. Living my life while I am still fit ish and able. its easy to get on a bike but a bit harder to get off!!
Biker girl
Sometimes it's just good to know that others struggle with this stuff. My Father dropped dead in the street with no warning earlier this month, on the good days it's motivation to make every day count, but there have been plenty of "what is the effing point?" days where I just feel like giving up too.
Merry Christmas Bruce, see you in 2024.
I just found your channel watching the Moroccan adventure. It's been a blast so far.
The best part of the channel for me is the journeys with your mates, the silly ones too. Touring Britain on a 125cc, epic journeys around Norway on the bigger bikes. The reviews of all classes of bikes but above all the honesty.
Have a good one Bruce
Just keep doing what you are doing… like TMF, 44 and Lambchops it’s just nice to watch ‘bike nonsense’ when you can’t get out yourself… have a great Christmas break! 🎉👌👍
Bruce, a big 👍 just nice to see a vid where u are just chatting. Bonus I know all the roads u rode through Powys, Carms & Pembs🐾🐾
Enjoyed that TP, just keep doin what your doin mate, ;-)
All the best for 2024
Ride Safe Mr B \m/
I liked this vid Bruce. Back to what I found I initially engaging with you. Hope you and the family have a good crimbo.
Its nice to hear you talk about your struggles with inspiration and motivation with the channel, and in general. Its relatable and honestly makes my own battles that little bit easier. Glad you're making this kind of content!
"12 year old in a Police officer's uniform!" What a classic off the cuff comment, Bruce! Keep up with the videos- so entertaining!
What's the point of any channel, it's the unique selling point and that unique selling point for you is YOU and your Mums motto :)
Merry Christmas Bruce and Best wishes for the New Year.
Sandy
You lads love a bit of ‘dirt’!
Good work 👏👍
Good video, good channel, like the honesty and keep at it Bruce.
Thanks Shaun 👍
Nice video Bruce. I personally enjoy your out for a spin chatting to us vids. I didn’t even know what vlogging was until I discovered your channel. More back to basic chat please! Merry Christmas!
The B4558 is my route, that bridge over the canal has caught a few people out😂 9:36
We’ve been watching your channel for a while and have just subscribed. We enjoy your vlogs, especially the ride outs. As a lady biker, I would love to see more ladies joining you on the ride outs !!!
Didn’t even know you had a pod. I’ve subscribed now for whenever you do add some content. 😊
No one is going to force you to pay money for anything, if you dont like it, don't pay, but don't moan about not getting the same info or vids as others who pay, "The Clan" Thats like me moaning that i cant see the football because i have the basic Sky package and its wrong that others who pay for it, get live footage. Anyway, i just watch for fun and having done the NC500 on a 125cc Scooter with no personal footage, i just love remembering and reliving that journey by watching others like Bruce.❤
Cheers Stevie 👍
Hey Bruce, i found your channel as im starting my two-wheeled journey....im inspired by what you do here. I've watched the RTW vids and they were incredible. I tip my hat to your efforts.
Maybe i'll get on a tour when i get through my tests.😊🍻
Thanks very much bud, I’m really chuffed to hear the vids have helped inspire you in any way!
Welcome to the biking community 👍
Many greetings to the island, Michael from Germany wishes you a merry Christmas!
2 bits of good news here Bruce. The podcasts will return & Cali is still the best app. Look forward to the comparison vid on mapping apps & the new podcasts, really missed them. Yes there are others but non as good.
Cheers
Bruce, you do you..... That's why we are here. Thank you
Thanks Bob 👍
Boring ?. Not sure ANYONE could ever accuse you of being boring Bruce. Your candid explanation of what you’re about didn’t need “framing” with words. Eighty eight “thoosand” (your accent) of us say so mate. I love seeing your new vids drop in. Your commitment to our pleasure started with leaving a full time job with the Fuzz. You need a shed load of confidence, and a fair pair of nads to do that pal. All the best for Christmas and New Year. Ride safe brother.
Love the vid! ❤ a big inspiration to get out there and see the wide world. "Live Your Life" ... perfect 👌
Just carry on being who you are.Keeping it honest will always be the winner.Cheers and Happy xmas.JHB-SA.
Welcome back Bruce !!😉 K.I.S.S.
Just catching up on the vids ! Helping me through winter till we’re back in Europe touring!!
Have a great Christmas 🥃 Slange Var!!🎉
Enjoyed this one Bruce. Keep up the great work.
Good student Bruce👍
Hi Bruce. Good to hear that you've got your mojo back. Sometimes its really nice to hear a non specific ramble. Happy New Year. 🍻
Inspiring, Great content Bruce have a good one see you in 24.
I know exactly what you mean by 'Therapy'. One good bit of news - the 22nd of December was the shortest day of the year - Yipeee . . . only sunny uplands from here on bikers. Have a great Xmas all.
Enjoyed that big man, life's not always a bed of roses but most on the telly will act as tho it is, nice to hear some real talk 👌
Nice one !. You have a good safe Christmas Bruce 😊👍
Yo teapot along that b road to Llangyndir around 12:00- 12:06 there’s a left hand turn up where’s to signs to your right. Take that road next time you’re up that next of my woods. Fantastic road & view. B4560.
For me there’s only one thing that matters on the channels and that must be honesty and interest, you can spot those who are just using click bait or giving positive comments on things that don’t deserve them. I think you have it right Bruce you don’t need to change anything.
Foo’s yer doos, Mannie? Love your channel, and I like that I don’t grit my teeth when you’re riding, unlike with most bloggers. You ride like me!…..Maybe we’re not trying hard enough 🤔🏴
Aye Aye Bruce, another crackin' wee video. I liked how you touched on "living your life" no matter what the goal is. I think for a while folk forgot that this is not a rehearsal and didn't go and try different things. As the auld saying goes "yer a lang time deid!" (Translates to You're a long time dead!).
All the best to you & yours for Christmas and lang may yer lum reek in 2024. Stay safe.
Good excuse for a ride! Keep it up you will be at 100k Next year for sure!
Great vid, very inspiring. You did miss an opportunity to mention the immortal line “did I mention I’ve risen around the world”…😂😂😂 happy a brill Christmas and happy Hogmanay.
Bruce, I can tell you EXACTLY what I get from you: You are a kind, fun gent who educates and entertains me. I never really thought about doing touring before I watched your stuff. Now I'm starting to think about how that would work. A buddy of mine and I are starting to make plans... At some point I want to do a Chicken Strips tour but only way that's happening is if you come to the West Coast of the US or I find a way to rent a bike. One day!
Thanks very much for the feedback Doug, I genuinely do appreciate this.
West coast of the USA you say… hmmm😉👍
What a super video. It is great to hear that you are finding the Channel’s mojo…. Keep the non biased stuff coming, as you say it’s critical. What would I suggest? That you do more with like minded others esp for the online banter, like the Chopsy vids for chips. Looking forward to your USA trip, I have to visit the US this year for work so may hire a bike myself, but it will be a Harley if so. Love the live your life idea and it has inspired me, hopefully more bike time for me in 2024. Cheers and all the best.