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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- It's time for my start-of-the-year channel update vlog! Let's just pretend it's not already February. Why did January last for 2 years? Anyway, join me aboard a Triumph Street Triple R as I thank you all heartily for enjoying my history/touring bonanza, I'll also chat about this year's tour plans, bikes I'm riding and more. Oh, and I'm officially going to the launch of the Daytona 660 now so you can expect a sunny review of that from Spain.
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More Euro history road-trips. Hurrah!! I will look forward to joining you vicariously.
Just got myself a 21 plate 1250RT, but spent hundreds of miles so far this year riding things like the Deauville for our local blood bikes group. Any time on two wheels is good for your mental health so no complaints, but I am itching to put more miles on my own bike. If only work didn’t keep getting in the way! Anyway lots of us enjoy your channel and I hope you pick up some no strings attached sponsorship. 🍻
Recovering from Cancer, so- NO road trips for me this year. BUT, I do plan to gain strength & mobility on my new Aprilia Tuono Factory! I like the freedom you have to say whatever- not owned by sponsorship. Congrats!
Best wishes o a speedy recovery, and hope you get out on a good route soon.
@@alanprice9938 Thank you, Tim. P.S. I failed to say 660. At 109Lbs.(49.5 Kg), I couldn't get a Big Tuono off the kickstand!
Glad you’re in the clear! Enjoy the Tuono and all the best for your recovery. Cancer is a twat
My last bike (2006 Bonneville T100) was stolen during the pandemic. I thought at the time I'd hang up riding for good. Then when I was on a trip in British Columbia last summer I saw an 81 year old man winch an old Suzuki trail bike off his boat. He popped his 80 year old wife and elderly dog on the back and went for a 3 hour trail ride in the BC wilderness. At the end of last summer I picked up a 14 year old BMW F650GS (twin). I only got one good road trip in from Seattle to the BC interior. This summer I'm looking forward to several road trips on her. I think my first will be a route around the Olympic peninsula as soon as things dry up a bit.
I was really pleased to hear you’re going to do more tours with history included. Splendid work, Sir!
I shall be heading to Spain on the ferry in June and might try and squeeze in another trip to the Vosges in late September.
No new purchases this year. Except maybe a tank bag….
Thanks for the update. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Porsche 912 that went past.
Doing Scotland in May, and northern Spain and western France on June 👍
Looking forward to March for a week in Murcia and hiring a z900 there for a few days, also planning a Wales tour, and North Yorkshire too. The Historic additional content is a thumbs up for me Thanks.
Reflecting on my years of touring I alway wanted to ride into a new continent - so this year having entered my mid sixties I’m off on a two week solo jaunt to morocco. Cheers
Going to the Pyrenees for 14 days with a group off 12. Have a rally pro 900 which I’ve had for 2 years and put 19000 miles on it a great bike 👍 keep up the great vids Tim 👍
Tim this is great, really looking forward to more historical content, the MT10 and whatever the hell else you decide to do.
Really enjoyed your history/Vosges tour. Best thing you’ve done. Looking forward to more of your moto/history tours in 2024
If you’re looking for ideas, I did the Routes des Grandes Alpes last summer on my Speed Twin. From Geneva to the Med. Biker paradise. Best thing I’ve ever done
Hoping to get a Street triple 765 or a ZX6R (having a time deciding) and take it down the 'route des grandes alpes'. Then maybe Monaco. After that either across France and northern Spain for the ferry back from Santander, or 'route napoleon' back north through France or into Italy->Switzerland->Germany stop at the 'ring, then Belgium->France->home. I'll see how the weather looks once I'm down south and play it by ear. If I'd enough time I'd defo go Switzerland then Austian passes. May be the year after I'll go that way. Anyway, happy travels, can't wait :)
Off for a roughly anti clockwise trip of Northern Germany and Denmark later this year with the boss on the back (the last time she came on a bike trip was nearly 20 years ago) on my new multi V4 PP. Helmet suggestions - Shoei Neotec 3 all the way.
Cool plans!
I plan to get to 1,000 subscribers 😂
I'm planning to travel to Cornwall to meet up with some other motovloggers in May. Then go to Scotland with the same group I've traveled to the National Parks and Wales with in the past couple of years (videos on the channel 😉)
And then my IAM group's annual pilgrimage to Folembray in France, hopefully combined with some continental touring
I was at the London screening and saw a very distinctive tartan jacket being worn by a bald beardy but he was busy with friends so I didn't get a selfie 😢
Can't afford a new bike so will stick with my Kawasaki Z1000SX and Royal Enfield Himalayan
visiting places of interest, riding motorbikes and some silliness thrown in. what's not to like?
I went out for the whole of last Christmas Day on my KTM1290 SAS…. it was, absolutely glorious 😁
My touring days are behind me but I believe I mentioned on a previous video of yours I'm waiting the delivery of my new speed triple rs, so hopefully I'll be doing way more miles around Yorks than I usually do.
Hi Tim. Will be riding through the Jura in September and then on to the Route des Grandes Alps, before heading off to Corsica and Sardinia.... cannot wait! Looking forward to some more history-infused touring content this year 👍😊
Oh man that sounds like an epic tour! Have fun.
Enjoyed the Vosges series so looking forward to more of those. We did a 4 day Normandy trip last year based at Port En Bessain taking in the D-Day sights which was great, going to miss out on the annual trip to Folembray Circuit with my local BMW dealer due to house move. But the consolation is a 2 week trip in Spain/Portugal in Sept 2up on my 1200RS , taking in Picos, Leon, Salamanca, Serra De Estrella, Duoro Valley, Porto, Santiago De Compostella & various bits of Galicia en route back to Santander. Kinda excited about that one...
That sounds very good! I think Normandy this year will be absolutely packed what with it being the 80th anniversary of D-Day. I go to Port-en-Bessin almost every year with my kids - they love the beach with all the massive shells on it (I'm talking molluscs not 88s…). Enjoy the Iberian trip!
@@timrodierides I wouldn't rule out them finding the odd 88 around there!! Looking forward to the next riding vids & the verbal diarhea 😉
Congratulations on popping that all important question and getting a yes. I might even work up the courage to ask for more road trips...
Imma eat lots of cheese for sure!! But mostly track days,, yesterday was my first one of the R7 and I smoked some people on bikes with over twice the power... So to keep on learning =D
I enjoy your touring/history trips, defo a good idea to do more 👍 My only trip to Europe will be to Assen for MotoGP.
Your plans sound great looking forward to seeing what appears. Thanks
Really loved that tour content Tim. History's never been my thing, but I was fascinated by the story's you told. Seeing where the battles took place was really powerful.
100% on the history. Love it and also more of what happens off the bike. Meals, pubs, hotels etc. It's all part of the journey and following along with you. Looking forward to your next trip.
Great! Looking forward to the trips.
Really enjoyed your Vosges trip. 80th Anniversary of D Day in June - some amazing places to visit in Normandy 👍
Hey Tim, new bike year for me. Sold the last one at the end of its PCP. I’m bored with the Sunday hour or two usual circuits. I love sporty bikes so may do the same as you and go for the MT-10 since I practically live next door to a Yamaha dealership. Otherwise I’ll look at an S1XR or a Multi. Tbh there’s almost too much choice. Riding for 20+ years but never toured and wouldn’t know where to start. If you fancy having a middle-aged slightly OCD rider that also shares the same winning haircut along on one of your tours, I’d be interested! 😂 On BBB I saw the one in Bournemouth having gone to the Guildford one last year. IMHO it was ok but felt a bit too self-indulgent and I also agree with your comments. Looking forward to your channel this year mate. Cheers!
Like many others, I really enjoyed your little jaunt to The Vosges mountains, so much so that I'm booked to go there at the end of June this year. I too enjoy a bit of WW1 and WW2 history so will be reading a few books before I go. Thanks for the suggestion, and have a wonderful 2024
Off to Normandy for 6 days including a run over to Oradour sur Glane 3 of us me on a Africa twin and mates on ZZR14 and a R1200
Oh lovely! I did Oradour on my first tour back in 2010 and it was profoundly moving
nice to hear from you Tim, your channel and its content are so refreshing, listening to waffle warms the heart, keep up the good work, get those trips planned and keep the content coming, PS love the history too, can't wait to experience some of those places and roads you have visited on my new GS 1300, yes I know, I'm one of those that has bought zee new german beastie !
Great job Tim none of the usual nauseating blarb I hear from other vloggers as if they know what they’re talking about! Difference is you do. For our usual posse annual euro trip this June we’re heading down to the Rhone Alps staying in Gap for 4 night. Via Rotterdam down through Vosges .. to make it a ride ! Taking 3 days to get down and 3 back. Keep the informative and interesting vids coming !! 😉😁😁
I’m certainly looking forward to more of your “History Road Trips” 😃👍! I went ahead and purchased my new bike to add to my “fleet” of bikes for this year at the end of last year 🤪, and picked up a limited US import 2024 Suzuki Katana 🏍️. Mostly day trips planned for this year as it’s all my bank account will stand 💸!
well, I enjoyed the Vosges videos so much that i am planning to go there once the temps rise enough to allow it. Living in the Netherlands now, means that I can just hop on the bike and head off any where in Europe with out the need to spend extra money on a train or boat. I am picking up my brand new KTM 890 SMT in just 5 days time, and i am super excited about it... I may even invest in a helmet camera and document it.. We will see. thanks for the great content. 👍
Thank you! Envious of your being in proper Europe! Enjoy the SMT, perfect bike for the Vosges!
Looking forward to your up and coming bike touring videos 👍
Love your channel Tim. Having only passed in November last year I think this year will just be getting used to riding, although there is a trip to the Lake District planned for me and a mate on our CBR600F’s. Keep up the good work 👍
Ah enjoy! Don’t be put off doing a tour in your first year - I found my riding skills really developed much faster after a two week tour riding every day! Enjoy yourself whatever you do!
look forward to some more history / bike tours , this year we are going to Luxembourg for 6 days , going down vier the Somme then round Luxenberg and belgem , battle of the bulge
this year track days on my Daytona 675 this year , maybe anther euro tour on the super duke if not sold by then .
My plan - ride more (same promise to myself every year). Enjoying exploring the UK of recent times. Would love to do a battlefield tour in France one day. 1 year left on the PCP (yes I took finance, no it’s not a dirty word) on the 1250GSA. It’s an excellent bike but as you well know, there are so many bikes and so little time! So considering my options. Would like to try an s1000xr, gt9+ and a few others. Booked on the Ducati roadshow in May to have a brap on the new moto.
Finance absolutely isn't a dirty word around these parts. Life is short, bikes are great.
@@timrodieridesamen to that!
PS, it was also nice to see the sights of the A281.... there used to be a triumph dealer just as you get into Bramley. do you remember that?
Yup! Closed down a few years ago I think… never really went there very often
Nice video fella
We have a house nr Bordeaux so we'll be using that as a base for wine tours, Atlantic island hops and into the Dordogne as well
Happy jours
Ooof! The dream. I’d get distracted and drown myself in a vat of Sauternes. My weakness…
@@timrodierides Nice choice
Have to say I enjoy your videos immensely and I like that they're not sponsored and that it's a hobby for you
It shows in the relaxed way you present them
Keep it up (fnarr)
When are you doing the triumph daytona review Tim?
Launch is mid March. Don’t think there’s an embargo so will get the video up as soon as Spanish wifi allows!
More history road trips please 😊
I think this channel could really take off if you could give it the time to do it. Do you think you'll do some smaller cc bikes reviews.
Yeah time is my enemy! Thank you 😄 I’ll probably do some 400 reviews this year… I’m just too selfish and tend to do the big bikes that I’d buy with my own money
@ShaftRides Travelling from Cardiff, South Wales to Harwich. Overnight to Hook of Holland overnight in Waterloo, Belgium. Riding down to Albert, France for 3 nights (with daily ride outs) Staying in Dieppe for 1 night then, Dieppe to Newhaven Haven and return to sunny South Wales. Touring end of May 2024, 8 solo rides on Triumph Tigers, several KTM adventures and Kawasaki's.
Love all your vids... but I'd love it if more bike vloggers covered entry level bikes & scooters (AAAARRRHH, I hear you scram 🤭). More people are getting out of their cars & onto bikes, so...
Oh, & those 3 wheeled maxi scooters... they look like fun.
(I will understand if you now block comments from me. 😄)
I’ll try to do some smaller stuff this year!
I’m extremely torn when it comes to bike 2.
Therefore I asked you in a newer video if an MT10 could be toured on with a pillion rider.
The Tiger 900GT or 1200 seems to be bought by people my age and above, hence I feel old at my tender age of 53.
A Moto Guzzi V100 would Mandello would have me feel cool, but at the same time it is heavy and is a 115 hp bike… but darn is it cool.
Then there is the Suzuki GSX S 1000 GT. 150 hp Gixxer. Cool and Is a tourer… Kawasaki is also something I’m thinking about.
So… not something that will make feel old-er and nothing that will have me and the misses feel sore after a few miles.
YES a Tiger, GS, Versys etc Has their pluses. Heated seats etc on the Tigers as standard (option for the GS=Extremely expensive) and might be an option for the Versys?
And then…. There is the Honda NT1000… tiz a Honda. Might be booting and underpowered but… A good deal price wise and the only with an auto option.
Darn it, I don’t know.
Hi Tim, I'd be happy to show you some great roads in Western Switzerland and/or have you stay in my Airbnb space in my house near Lausanne. With garage. Get in touch!
Awesome! Looking forward to it. Let me know if you choose to do operation dragoon and route Napoleon, and want to try some different bikes (including off road). 😃👍😃
Also……did you say you were gonna test a Harley breakout, and fatboy? They are the only cool Harley’s after all 👍
I should probably do some Harleys. I haven’t done the Route Napoleon for years but I do love it down there… hmmmmm
Both channels are great 👍
Thank you!
Loved the history included in the touring on the M1000r Ardennes tour. My plans are 6 days in May Off to the Black Forest (Triberg / Baden Baden). Then off to Nordschleife for a lap or two and finally Bastonge for some history myself. All on an S1000r Msport 2021. *needs a comfort seat. Looking forward to more great content, keep it coming (no pun intended to BBB7 cinema escapades)
Unfortunately, I'll be losing a bike this year. Kid 1 will be moving up to A2 and Kid 2 will be taking the 125, so I need to make room in the garage. So it's so long Guzzi. I'll be keeping the Scrambler 1200 though.
Bought myself a 2017 Multi 1200 enduro a few months ago, great bike and love that motor … but not the heat it exudes. So I’ll put it up for sale soon and look for something else … thinking a ‘20-23 S1000XR M Sport as I haven’t had one of those before. I’d also consider a KTM SAS , just a bit hesitate about engine heat and overall reliability and parts availability in Australia. You’ve got me thinking Triumph too now .
Your thoughts ?
Yay
Love the video and the channel!
I don’t have any specific plans travel wise this year but it’s because I don’t actually have any biker friends. If anyone can recommend any groups etc where I can find some friends who ride that I can go on trips with that would be super 😊
Congratulations 🎉 on the girlfriend saying YES !
Currently hatching a plan to ride my 43 year old Harley Davidson XLH100 Sportster from Newdigate (Nr Dorking surrey) to the towns of Gouvieux (France) Güglingen (Germany) and Sinalunga (Italy) which are the towns twinned with Dorking, for no other reason than I am bored shitless and need to increase the stress inconvenience and expense in my life (and to see what the towns are actually like of course). The Harley is the worst tool for the job out of the selection I own being brutally uncomfortable (I mean I could do it on my Africa Twin with all the luggage for example) and the one I would least like to do it on as well, just for good measure.What could possibly go wrong?
Haha, I’m in Dorking. You can tour on anything!
Agree on BBB
31 years of age sit watching war docs on yesterday Netflix nat geo etc each to their own been riding a few bikes myself trying to find a more practical play mate for my mt-09 tried the transalp really liked it tried the new Suzuki gx1000 hated the thing tiger 1200 rally pro and desert x next on the list do like the 1200 xe triumph but it’s not much better than a naked fairing wise keep up the good work 👍
Ok ..calm down before the back hand slap…..I ride a GS ..and I’m thinking it would be advantageous to get a little run round for nipping out on say an hours head clearing run ..perhaps 30 miles or so ..quite like the new triumph 400x ..sensible so far ..however I’m not sure if an electric motorbike/scooter would be a better option ?
Possibly, but your GS can do that too! Unless you’re looking for an excuse to get a second bike. Then I recommend the Panigale V4R 🤣
Been looking at the 400 range a lot of issues with them in the Indian market I’d wait a short while
Aim is to buy something old off and Italian while in Italy, tool around the country on it and ship it home to California
I have no idea what new bike I'm going to get!
There are so many great bikes out there, so what to get
Hopefully you can help me out, I've narrowed it down to Speed Twin 1200, T120, 1200x Scrambler Transalp and Vstrom 800RE or even a 765R. I ride a NC750X DCT, and as yet, just can't find what bike that does that x factor
My trip South Wales, travelling up to mid Wales
Of those, I’d pick the Street Triple R… or Scrambler 1200. The Speed Triple doesn’t really do it for me and I love supernakeds!
Transalp surprised me how good it was had it up to 120mph fairly easy I’m 6-3 and it’s the first screen that felt good out the box flickable
Couple of bad points
horn is to close to the indicators it’s a bit peaky and it had enduro pegs on so I had vibes in my boots normal pegs would probably be fine other then that hard to fault gearbox was butter smooth with the qs handling good engine good screen good seat comfy screen easy to navigate and use
@@DucatiDale The Transalp is top of my list, my wife has a Hornet 750 and I love the engine in that bike, the Transalp feels that bit more "grown up". I do like the look Vstrom 800RE (Well not the looks 😅) But a 19" front wheel, low/mid range torque. Still got to have a some test rides to find that Unicorn bike.
I love to have advice of others 🙂 I have ruled out a Guzzi 850tt, to viby and "bouncey"
Maybe looking for that "new" bike to come out, there are some interesting stuff on RUclips Honda GB750 or even a CL750 in no real rush.
If you want military history you could do a lot worse than Verdun. Fits nicely into a route home from the Alps 🙂
What are the big arrows in the middle of the road for?
Aprilla tuono factory no fuel gauge 😂 Birmingham to Portugal 10 days will I run out fuel 😂
You’ll be fine!
I still struggle to get any help in terms of sponsorship or loaner bikes - probably doesn’t help that i’m a 1-bike channel.. any tips?
You could get down on one knee again and ask the big question if you could come ride in the USA! Montana to California to Washington and back to Montana in 7 or 8 days!
So you went on your knees to your girlfriend and she said yes... congrats then... we went all through that, some of us more than once.
Nowadays it's harder tho. 😅
Stop the verbal diarrhea
Sorry, what would you rather I do, Joseph Lipari sir?
Less chit chat and more info@@timrodierides