Winter Motorcycle Trip heading to Germany on Suzuki's to visit the CHRISTMAS MARKETS! ❄️ EP:4 FINALE

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  • @UsernameKate
    @UsernameKate  Год назад +113

    Just a note, Suzuki have been fantastic with us! I'm sure they would have extended the loan if we had asked for an extension but we both had plans that week so we ideally needed to get them back by Friday due to our own tight deadlines and commitments. Suzuki have been excellent with their communication :)

  • @brendonchase9460
    @brendonchase9460 8 месяцев назад +2

    What an adventure Kate. Glad yous made it back safe and sound ❤

  • @jenson74951
    @jenson74951 Год назад +10

    You guys are mental, I certainly wouldn't have done that trip at that time of year, all credit to you.

  • @norriemasson4080
    @norriemasson4080 Год назад +9

    Thankfully no major injuries Kate, I couldn’t believe it when the driver pulled over onto your side of the road. Nice of the locals to come to your assistance and great that the lady provided the VRM of the offending vehicle.
    Great to hear Suzuki have been understanding

    • @rocketz08
      @rocketz08 Год назад

      thats the design of the road - the driving path isn't down the center, it follows both curbs around the chicane. There is enough room all along the roadway for two cars to pass without stopping

  • @davidbrowning6777
    @davidbrowning6777 Год назад +43

    Glad you’re OK. Mike was amazing getting you both back in time 2-up in those conditions. Hats off to him.

  • @davideccles1617
    @davideccles1617 4 месяца назад +1

    I’ve enjoyed your German series it’s been very interesting and a very enjoyable video I need to go now 😊❤

  • @clivewarren5404
    @clivewarren5404 Год назад +13

    What a legend that Mike is. Total respect !

  • @mikealls8938
    @mikealls8938 Год назад +1

    Perfect advert for the Suzuki 1000GT

  • @selbyroad100
    @selbyroad100 Год назад +23

    So sorry to see you get hurt Kate and hope your ankle gets better soon. Hats off to Mike, what a rider.

  • @macaphill
    @macaphill Год назад +5

    The world needs more Mikes, Bernards and kates! Tough gig but you made it home safe which is the main thing!

  • @richchamberlain5327
    @richchamberlain5327 Год назад +1

    Legends. Tough riding. 👏

  • @jtdiffen
    @jtdiffen 9 месяцев назад +2

    You two ride too close on the motorway!!!!! Love your daring winter tour. ❤

  • @paulbarlow3185
    @paulbarlow3185 Год назад +22

    Total respect to you both for that return trip....nightmare. I hope your confidence (and your ankle) are still intact. You're both in one piece, which is all that matters. Take care and all the best. 👍

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Год назад +1

      Cheers Paul! Yeah, confidence will spring back with dry roads and increased grip ahaha! Thanks again Paul for your lovely words!

    • @pcarts232
      @pcarts232 Год назад +1

      @@UsernameKate what a fucking knobhead that driver was! Asshole ! SO GLAD YOURE OK 👍🏾

    • @Themotograndpa
      @Themotograndpa Год назад +2

      Great vids glad your both back and safe keep up the the vids 🙏

    • @Detourrider
      @Detourrider Год назад +2

      Hi Kate glad you both made it back safe and sound hope your ankle and back is ok Mike is a legend 🏍👍

  • @cornwell43
    @cornwell43 Год назад +7

    Glad you’re ok Kate but gotta say, hats off to Mike man, he’s a beast to ride two up in those conditions 👍👍

  • @zeus9855
    @zeus9855 3 месяца назад +1

    Was wondering if there wasn’t going to be an event on that road trip. Happy to see you didn’t have a serious physical injury. Enjoyed your blog a year late.

  • @davideccles1617
    @davideccles1617 4 месяца назад +1

    Sorry to see you had a spill glad you are Ok

  • @Grahamoto66
    @Grahamoto66 Год назад +6

    Mike’s a legend. So calm and collected. Glad you’re both ok.
    Superb trip to watch 👍

  • @tdog2225
    @tdog2225 Год назад +8

    Bloody mad! I could see the crash happening as you did and it made me jump. I could see what was gonna happen. Glad you both safe though, what an experience. Well done.

    • @GTC123.
      @GTC123. Год назад +1

      exactly what i saw . I even muttered ' aw fck noooo ' even before Kate went down ...

    • @drmengawyong
      @drmengawyong Год назад +2

      In my iam training would have stopped and let car go as cars r bigger than me

    • @marcdxn87
      @marcdxn87 Год назад +2

      Not commanding the road being over to the side as it is is inviting the car to the space. Not sure how I feel about this one although I'm glad the riders ok and the car after stopping initially shouldn't have just left the scene.

  • @samirmatri2278
    @samirmatri2278 Год назад +1

    Thank you !

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Год назад

      Oh Samir, you shouldn't have! You're just a legend 😊 appreciate your support so much!

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 Год назад +1

    Great trip glad you ok Kate Top man Mike 🤞🤞🤜🤛✊️✊️✊️

  • @martingreen109
    @martingreen109 Год назад +4

    Such a sad end to a brilliant trip to Germany Kate. Really glad your ok and massive massive respect to Mike who was absolutely superb, always seems totally unflusted no matter what the situation. Big respect to you both for the trip the conditions you faced and some really enjoyable viewing. Wishing both you and Mike the very very best in 2023.

  • @LRD90
    @LRD90 Год назад +3

    What an absolute legend Mike is. I hope you had no lasting injuries. What an epic ride I’ve loved this trip. Credit to you both for doing it. Cheers.

  • @ilovemybmwgs1200
    @ilovemybmwgs1200 Год назад +5

    As a British motorcyclist living in Germany, much respect to you both.great posts✌

    • @bogoboho
      @bogoboho Год назад

      Why don't you be honest and tell how badly they were driving and now they tried to trap the poor German dude simply driving his car.

    • @Jambobist
      @Jambobist Месяц назад

      @@bogoboho Nutter.

  • @matthewbatki
    @matthewbatki Год назад +3

    The crash was your fault too. In my opinion you should have come a to a full stop and not assuming hes going to give you enough way. I guess you guys had sport tyres on the bikes. Glad you did not hurt yourself

  • @bikerjock2654
    @bikerjock2654 Год назад +3

    Glad that you’re both ok, and that you got back in one piece after that heroic effort. Uncomfortable and stressful at the time, but it’s what great memories are made of - you’ll never forget that adventure. And it has inspired me to go on another tour - haven’t been on a long tour for about five years. Thank you.

  • @grampawatson5539
    @grampawatson5539 Год назад +2

    Hey kate and Mike, so sorry your trip ended the way it did but glad you were all okay. Really enjoyed watching your adventures, winter riding definitely sharpens up your skills. Keep up the great work

  • @Grumpy-Jon
    @Grumpy-Jon Год назад

    Glad you’re okay! Videos like this are really useful for new riders like me to be wary of and what to watch out for!!

  • @charlesemerson6763
    @charlesemerson6763 Год назад +1

    Well that was a mongrel way to start back. Bad enough about the pillion seat but to get swatted by German, don't mention the war. Hats off to Mike, bloody legend bloke.

  • @pdxd5600
    @pdxd5600 Год назад +1

    Kate, Mike the two of you are amazing!

  • @ArthursMam
    @ArthursMam Год назад

    A warts and all vlog. Gutted that the driver caused you to crash. Hats of to Mike for mega trip home and staying so calm. Really enjoyed your trip.

  • @JohnCameron-v1i
    @JohnCameron-v1i 8 месяцев назад

    Really brave riding in them conditions my days of winter riding are over. I’m only a summer biker now glad you weren’t badly hurt it just goes to show how easy it is to be knocked off a motorcycle

  • @billow9721
    @billow9721 Год назад +1

    Mike I tip my hat to you fella an absolute hero!!!

  • @motormikephotography1323
    @motormikephotography1323 Год назад

    I've endured some grim rides in my time but all credit to Mike! As you said the guys a machine.

  • @zoelovesey1230
    @zoelovesey1230 Год назад

    What a sod for driving off. Glad you’re ok and you both got home ok. X

  • @Cowelly84
    @Cowelly84 Год назад +1

    What a rollercoaster! I tip my hat to both of you, I'm glad you weren't hurt too badly. Incredible work by Mike 👏

  • @rumblin_cynth_rampo374
    @rumblin_cynth_rampo374 Год назад +1

    Sad that your adventure had to end that way. But what an amazing trip. Kudos to you and to Mike for enduring those temperatures, they are no fun with out heated gear. It will be something you will remember for the rest of your life.

  • @Ali-gh5yk
    @Ali-gh5yk Год назад

    Great video I am so glad you both are back in one place. And well done to Mike for being such a trooper. Looking forward to the next video.

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 Год назад +1

    Great effort getting back 👏!...what an adventure!!. Glad your 👌. Mike did well to get you guys back in time 👏

  • @AdyRider
    @AdyRider Год назад

    Thank you both for sharing your trip, gutted for you Kate it ended that way, hope you’ve recovered.
    Looking forward to the two of you doing another adventure.

  • @aidens04
    @aidens04 Год назад

    Well done you two. What an adventure! Great stuff

  • @iainf6
    @iainf6 Год назад

    So glad you are ok, that was my only thought. Mike you are a machine! Well done👏👏👏 when things go wrong it's a difficult thing to focus and you did totally. Hope that your next trip will be easier Kate. Take care in this weather.

  • @philipwatson7883
    @philipwatson7883 Год назад

    Great video. Entertaining funny and drama. Pleased you both made it home safe.

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Год назад +1

    Hi, good morning Kate. I'm very sorry about your problem in Germany. I'm very sorry. I hope everything went well. Regards ok 👌

  • @BobKendall
    @BobKendall Год назад

    Watched your video Kate, and am glad you are not seriously hurt. The driver was clearly not bothered about a motorcyclist riding in icy conditions. Even if you had stopped safely on the right hand edge of the clear part of the road, I think the car would have nudged you off anyway. There are times as a motorcyclist when you are the mercy of others, no matter how skilled you are. I hope you will put this episode behind you, and continue with your love of motorcycling. Unfortunately , the car driver had no idea of the stress and anxiety
    you both suffered , especially with time constraints and the long ride home. The fact that Mike was with you must have been very
    reassuring .
    Bob

  • @gazb6176
    @gazb6176 Год назад +1

    Stalwarts. hats off 2 ya both. Bernard is a legend.

  • @simongrimsey1
    @simongrimsey1 Год назад +3

    Great series Kate, sorry to see the ending didn’t go to plan. But your ok. And Mike is a Legend!

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Год назад +1

      Honestly, Mike is an actual outstanding human being, very lucky to be with him 🥰 and thanks for the love Simon!

    • @simongrimsey1
      @simongrimsey1 Год назад +2

      @@UsernameKate your a great team, and we all have the little kiss on the cheek to prove it…

  • @stevekirk6399
    @stevekirk6399 Год назад +1

    I have a triumph 1050 and I never go out in the wet. very brave of both of you to take on this trip. And you are very funny love the Chinese takeaway at the end I was laughing more as you told us the menu.

    • @UsernameKate
      @UsernameKate  Год назад +1

      Haha our local takeaway is bloody banging 🤣

  • @jude.25
    @jude.25 Год назад +1

    That's cold guys. -11.4 C is also about 11.4 F. I do not think I am tough enough to tackle that! Glad you made it home. Great adventure.

  • @andrewshore262
    @andrewshore262 Год назад +1

    When they’re being inconsiderate at slow speeds set your road position to block their progress, it’s aggressive and high risk but it’ll keep you in a straight line. Thought you handled it like a trooper, in those freezing conditions well done you, as for Mike he was outstanding 👍

  • @jackwilson9420
    @jackwilson9420 Год назад +1

    Wow! What an impressive video! This may be the best one you've made! That was an incredible journey! What a great attitude you maintained throughout! What a Trooper, what a Viking, what a Soldier, what a Motorcycle Rider! You're awesome! Mike too! Good Job Kate!

  • @morganmartin9286
    @morganmartin9286 Год назад +1

    Wow, some people are just beyond words. Glad you're ok and at least you got a VERY thorough test of the gsxs gt lol. Big thumbs up to all the helpful Germans and Mike for enduring the cold like a champ 👍👍

  • @T_C_R_M
    @T_C_R_M Год назад

    glad to hear you weren't seriously hurt, shows that even slow accidents can damage people and bikes.

  • @BMrider1
    @BMrider1 Год назад

    Kate you were so unlucky, and lucky at the same time not to be badly hurt. And well done mike for making good time to get back

  • @tileproplus
    @tileproplus Год назад +1

    There are a number of words that come to mind to describe this trip but I am going to go with brave and adventurous! I am so glad that you had such a good time sorry to see your bike go for a lie down. I hope that you have not hurt yourself too much and make a full recovery. The German Christmas Markets are amazing but when I went I flew into Dusseldorf and got the train to Koln. I really enjoyed your vlogs and the challenging riding conditions that you encountered. Mike was absolutely amazing in leading the trip, repatriating you back home on the back of his bike and without any heated gear or falling off. He is a fantastic rider seems to ba an all round top bloke to boot. Looking back at the footage of your crash I wonder if you would have done anything different faced with the same situation again.

  • @someonejelly
    @someonejelly Год назад +1

    You are both officially crazy. I live in Bonn and I well remember those few days when the temperature dropped to -11.5C. It was brutal! I can't believe you were out on bikes on those days, let alone making the relatively boring trip on the Autobahns to Calais (particularly as pillion!). I've given my bike a run out today, and it was a comparatively tropical +1C! Respect to you both.

  • @bill5198
    @bill5198 Год назад

    Amazing trip guys, glad your both safe & warm, all the best.

  • @grumpsrides42
    @grumpsrides42 Год назад

    Watching your 'unintentional rapid dismount', my heart jumped, having recently done the same, on ice, myself! Very slow speed, no damage or injuries.
    What a complete T**T!! the driver was, forcing you off line, into ice, when it was your right of way?!
    Glad to see and hear you're OK.
    Mike, absolute legend, well done lad, good effort.
    Kate, awesome videos, as always, good effort getting straight back on and riding again.
    Be safe, ride safe and have fun.

    • @rocketz08
      @rocketz08 Год назад

      it wasn't her right of way - she was on his path. Kate's path bends around to the right (and into the ice). Had they colided, she'd would have been at fault.

    • @grumpsrides42
      @grumpsrides42 Год назад

      @Rocketz08 id disagree, just rewatched the video, the car clearly moved into her path, around a raised area.
      Imo, as I'm jot sure of German roads, car driver should have waited.
      Just my opinion, as I say, I don't know German rules of the road.

  • @Redrat526
    @Redrat526 Год назад

    Hope you are OK Kate.
    Awesome Mike great riding skills you both have.

  • @jedigeekbiker
    @jedigeekbiker Год назад

    Bloody Hell. that is one real nightmare, and you both did so well to get back. Not many would make it.. thanks for sharing

  • @philmayhem
    @philmayhem Год назад

    Wow, watched last night, was not expecting the crash, scary!!!!! - Great that you caught it all on Camera, and glad you're ok. Sounds like Suzuki have been fantastic, I guess these things are bound to happen with demo bikes, but it's actually good advertising for them as they were able to show how great they were in a crisis.

  • @charliechance8589
    @charliechance8589 Год назад

    Kate that was a crazy set of videos. Hopefully you'll release a follow up on what damage was done with that drop. When it was introduced last year we in the states didn't get that color of blue so I wasn't interested but for 2023 it's available and your videos were a great chance to see them on the road. Glad the spill didn't hurt you.

  • @tjs201971
    @tjs201971 Год назад

    I am glade you both are okay and safe! I to had an accident wrecked my bike . I am okay it did scared the crap out me ! Thank you both for sharing these amazing videos

  • @charleskay2605
    @charleskay2605 Год назад +1

    Just glad you're both safely back. Like others I saw what was going to happen! Kudos to you both for tackling that journey and impressed how good Mike is in a crisis.

  • @stuartmoles843
    @stuartmoles843 Год назад

    Pleased you are ok, great to hear that Suzuki UK were good.

  • @vishalprajapati8840
    @vishalprajapati8840 Год назад

    That was epic! You guys are legends

  • @roverchap
    @roverchap Год назад

    What a goon in the Mercedes. Glad you were not too harmed. I could share in the stress of the race to get back in atrocious conditions. Some might say you were foolhardy to make that trip at this time of year but I salute your courage and spirit of adventure, after all it is what motorcycling is meant to be.

  • @markf4018
    @markf4018 Год назад

    You guys are awesome.Glad you were ok. Mike is a good guy. Riding in sub -11…crazy people. But awesome. 😊

  • @ironmanmichael
    @ironmanmichael Год назад +1

    If ever a video deserved a Like for effort, this is it!

  • @JIMMER15
    @JIMMER15 Год назад +8

    Well done both of you!! Hope you're not suffering from the crash too much? It's crazy how quickly you can go from upright to splattered on the floor....

  • @andyb6844
    @andyb6844 Год назад

    Great video. You are both amazing or mad ! Well done for taking this trip on in those conditions. Glad you are ok. Mike is a real trooper !

  • @nigeltankard6977
    @nigeltankard6977 Год назад +2

    Another great vlog, not to be missed

  • @antonyallen8677
    @antonyallen8677 Год назад +1

    Wow Kate, Mike is an absolute star, how the hell did he ride in them temperatures without heated gear !. Mike you are an absolute trouper mate. Take care and as always ride safe.

  • @lpete531
    @lpete531 Год назад

    Kudos! To Mike, he is an excellent rider, and endurance is top notch! Glad you both made it safely 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @KeithHodgkinson
    @KeithHodgkinson Год назад

    Great trip you both did well.I get cold going to the corner shop.👍 Thanks.

  • @ianhamilton1872
    @ianhamilton1872 Год назад

    Round of applause for Mike and Bernard,glad you are feeling fine Kate..liked and thanks as always...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @baz9438
    @baz9438 Год назад

    Kate I jumped out of my seat when you came off,Glad you were mostly OK. Mike was amazing, well done both, very enjoyable.

  • @hayleybean8283
    @hayleybean8283 Год назад

    Loved this series but gutted it didn't end how you wanted. You're in one piece though that's the main thing. Mike rode you back brilliantly, absolute hero 👏

  • @garybraim9962
    @garybraim9962 Год назад

    Well done to you both, really sorry you were run off the road Kate, hope you recover quickly. Love your videos, keep them coming, stay safe x

  • @nicholasknibbs8162
    @nicholasknibbs8162 Год назад

    Really enjoyed this adventure & obvs gutted for you how it ended in Germany.
    Lucky you had Bernard and those kind witnesses to deal with police and hats off to Mike, what a good guy.

  • @chrisbleeds
    @chrisbleeds Год назад

    Was gutted for you when you went down, I hope the driver was found and prosecuted. Looks like a great trip ! 👍

  • @richhowcroft6072
    @richhowcroft6072 Год назад

    Fabulous set of videos. What an absolute pair of warriors you both are. I once rode in -2 degree temperatures going over the Pyrenees and mumped and moaned for the whole trip. To do it in those temperatures is a great achievement. Huge respect. Shame about the inconsiderate German Merc driver.

  • @darrenandcarolynoneill2399
    @darrenandcarolynoneill2399 8 месяцев назад

    So glad you weren’t hurt Kate .

  • @christophereaves7108
    @christophereaves7108 Год назад

    well done for getting back up and getting back on!!! Glad Suzuki was brilliant with you also. Mike is a legend

  • @dazadorph45
    @dazadorph45 Год назад +1

    Firstly I am glad you
    were not to badly hurt. We rode from hampshire to luxemburge during warmer times, (two up with luggage) we left at 7am and arrived at 9PM,

  • @pollekepmtb
    @pollekepmtb Год назад

    Hope you are oké now. Mike is a legend. Have a nice weekend

  • @muhammadedisantuso1375
    @muhammadedisantuso1375 Год назад

    the important thing is to keep up the enthusiasm, I always pray that I will be healthy, always happy, stay focused with positive thinking that is done every day, is running now

  • @medler2110
    @medler2110 Год назад

    Once the bruises have healed and you've forgotten how cold and worried you were, its these trips that make the best stories, plenty of trips I remember where I was regretting my life choices at the time, but afterwards I have a tale to tell.

  • @fritzkuhne2055
    @fritzkuhne2055 Год назад

    wow, as there was no hint of the crash in the video title, it completely shocked me! nearly fell of my chair in shock!
    thankfully you guys are ok.. cars need to be more considerate of bikers, especially in winter when roads are slippery.

  • @johnimmins7302
    @johnimmins7302 Год назад

    Well done you two, so pleased you finally made it back ok. You and Mike make a great team, riding back in a minus five two up all that way.
    I admire you both.😊👍🏍

  • @Steven-Brooks
    @Steven-Brooks Год назад +1

    You are both crazy, -11!!!! Respect to you both, and Mike is like the terminator 😂 fantastic video Kate, keep em coming 👍

  • @MalShakur
    @MalShakur Год назад

    Glad you're OK! Been watching the journey from Florida, USA.

  • @normanmart7933
    @normanmart7933 Год назад

    Some trips seem to get better and better once you're home but being on a bike always feels like an adventure.

  • @adamrudge6480
    @adamrudge6480 Год назад

    Fair play for doing the trip, not ideal conditions.
    Two up also isn't ideal, but Mike handled it like a trooper. I'm not sure of the German rules of the road, but I think those give way points are universal, haha. Can't believe they caused the accident and drove off, certainly getting a knock at the door.
    At least you ok, and hopefully, it won't knock your confidence. As it wasn't your riding that caused the spill.
    As for the Gerbing gear, I've been using the heated gloves and jacket for the last 3 years. And I really can't fault them, no comparison to heated grips, etc.
    Heal up and get back I the saddle 👍.

  • @ibuk4309
    @ibuk4309 Год назад

    As someone's who commuted year round daily for 34 yrs ice like that is not funny you go down HARD !(Been there!) Glad you got back ok it's a true test of nerves in those conditions and you were right to be careful even gritted roads still have icy patches.

  • @themartiandefender2128
    @themartiandefender2128 Год назад

    Glad you made it back safe, bikes can be repaired easier than us !

  • @rocketz08
    @rocketz08 Год назад +2

    unfortunately the driver wasn't wrong here - those chicanes are setup so both drivers follow the curvature of the road, and they are quite popular here in Austria. The idea is to reduce speed without anybody needed to stop to give way (which is why he didn't stop).
    The problem here is of course Kate's path was icey, but that's not really the driver's fault.

  • @SOLOMOTOUK
    @SOLOMOTOUK Год назад +1

    Thank god your okay we need more mikes like him hero 👍👍🙏

  • @stevenjohnson365
    @stevenjohnson365 Год назад

    Absolute brilliant watch this video Kate/Mike, so sorry you had a spill (which wasn't your fault) Kate and hopefully your ankle & back are on the mend. 👍

  • @londonbiker
    @londonbiker Год назад

    ohhhh crikey! Well done to both of you. Sod that I wouldn't do that, hats off. Hope you recover and have better luck in the future.

  • @alesjug4913
    @alesjug4913 Год назад

    Wow, what a ride. So sorry about what happened to you guys. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.