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Motorcycle tour of France on a BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900
This tour has been postponed 3 times for various reasons over the past 3 years! Sue has always wanted to re visit The Loire Valley and its beautiful chateaux and vineyards ever since she spent a month there about 30 years ago, so this was always going to be a special trip.
This first episode sees us wending our way down to Plymouth to catch the Santander ferry and making our way across Northern Spain to cross the Pyrenees and head north through France. it seemed logical to go via Spain than head south down through France.
We stop in a couple of lovely places we wouldn't normally visit and enjoy some great weather. We hope you enjoy this first episode on our way to France and please like and comment if you do - every little helps! Thanks for watching!
Accommodation:- Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel £102.39 (Booking.com), Hotel Rio Bidasoa £111.70 (Booking.com)
The Route:- Middle Wallop - Winterbourne Abbas - Plymouth - Santander - Portugalete - Hondarribia.
We had a coffee stop in Winterbourne Abbas at The Coach House Inn and we'll definitely use it for an overnight stop on our next trip to Plymouth. If you're heading down that way and need an overnight stop, here are the contact details:-
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Motorcycle Trip to The Cotswolds by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro
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The first sunshine of Spring appeared and we decided to take advantage of it with an impromptu overnight trip to one of our favourite places -The Cotswolds. Sue wanted to return to The Colesbourne Inn, where she had fond memories of Sunday lunches with her parents many years ago. We had planned a route to include a lunch break at The Deddington Arms Hotel and then on to visit the ancient Rollri...
Motorcycle Trip to Barcelona on a BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Final Episode
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This final episode sees us leave the delightful city of Pamplona and head North over the Pyrenees and across the border to France. Our plan was to spend a couple of relaxing days in Biarritz, a city we were due to visit for a friend's wedding during Covid, but travel restrictions put paid to that. We decided as we were so close it made sense to finally make the short hop across the border. Our ...
Motorcycle Trip to Barcelona on a BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 4
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This episode sees us leave the sleepy enclave of Preixens and head to the lovely city of Pamplona via a stopover in Jaca a city nestling in the Pyrenees very close to France.Our hotel was a decent walk from the old town in Jaca and an uphill hike on the way back! The weather was again beautiful staying in the high 20s. We'd stayed in Pamplona in the exact same hotel 4 years ago when we did our ...
Motorcycle Trip to Barcelona on a BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 3
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This episode sees us finally arriving in Barcelona - definitely one of our favourite cities! The road down from the mountain into the city was a brilliant ride. We've visited the city many times and so this time we didn't do the usual tourist stuff but rather spent time with my family. We filled the two days with massive lunches, Taekwando classes with the kids, fun fairs, wandering around the ...
Motorcycle Trip to Barcelona by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2
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In Episode 2 we head South East across the interior of Spain and enjoy some beautiful, empty roads which serves to remind us just what a great motorcycling country Spain is. Uncrowded roads, great views and lovely and warm! From the glorious Tapas and Rioja of Logrono we head first to the historic city of Zaragoza and its Roman history and stunning Baroque Basilica. Heading further south brings...
Motorcycle trip to Barcelona by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1
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This first episode sees us leave our overnight stop near Stonehenge and head for the. Plymouth Ferry port. Attempting to escape the grey, gloomy English weather and spend a few days making our way across Spain and eventually making it to Barcelona to visit my Son and his family. Initially, this first stage takes us as far as Logrono in the heart of Rioja country. Thankfully the weather does eve...
Motorcycle trip to the Cotswolds by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2
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This final episode sees us leave the magnificent Manor House Hotel on a blistering day. It was such a special place we definitely want to return at some point. Today's destination takes us further north in the Cotswolds to the iconic and quirky Broadway Tower. The Tower is the highest pointing the Cotswolds and was built in 1798 using many different architectural styles. Each floor is filled wi...
Motorcycle trip to the Cotswolds by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - - Ep 1
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This first episode sees us enjoying belated summer weather with a belated birthday celebration for Sue! We set off for a couple of days in The Cotswolds and one of our favourite places to visit, the beautiful, idyllic village of Castle Combe. We stayed there a few years ago on our way back from our Devon and Dorset tour and always promised ourselves a stay at the magnificent Manor House Hotel w...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way 2 Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Final Episode
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The final episode of our epic WAW part 2 tour sees us leave the lovely Carrickfergus and head for Belfast and the Titanic Museum. Unfortunately for us, we neglected to book a slot online to visit the museum and only discovered that after we arrived! Rather than wait 4 hrs and pay £50 to see the exhibition we opted for a bus tour of the city. We'd always wanted to do the "Black Cab Political Tou...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 6
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This episode sees us leave Bushmills and head for Carrickfergus via several harbours ( I have a thing about boats and harbours!) Our plan was to follow the beautiful Antrim coast all the way but we changed our plan to meet up with Loz, one of our subscribers who'd asked us to meet him for a coffee if we were going anywhere near the little town of Broughshane. We were fairly close so we couldn't...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 5
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This episode sees us cross over into Northern Ireland and move from The Wild Atlantic Way to the Causeway Coastal Route. I was particularly interested to see if there was any real difference between the two countries and didn't want to be disappointed in the quality of the Guinness! Thankfully it was just as good! Unfortunately, the weather let us down after a brief respite at Malin Head the gr...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 4
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In this episode not only does the sun finally make an appearance but we ride some stunning roads including the amazing Gap of Mamore! We leave the wet and windy Donegal Town (where we had a great night!) heading North East via a brilliant breakfast stop in Letterkenny. The road took us into "Amazing Grace" country, which was a real surprise to me having lived in the market town of Olney, Buckin...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 3
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This episode starts in Killala in the sunshine! A rare occurrence on the trip so far - but will it last? We are heading for Donegal via the lovely harbour at Inishcrone and then the 800 year old Abbey in Sligo. We dodge a huge storm at a coffee stop outside Sligo and then attempt to reach Donegal in the dry - sadly, didn't make it before the rain returned - well it was the wettest July in histo...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way 2 motorcycle tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2
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This episode should have taken us from Tullamore to Leenane but sadly disaster struck and my external hard drive malfunctioned and couldn't be recovered, so all the on bike footage was lost from Tullamore to Achill Island. Everyday is a school day! Important lessons learned. Unfortunately, the weather was also against us on much of this trip which means some very damp days in the saddle! It rea...
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 - Motorcycle tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Part 2 - Motorcycle tour by BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1
"Caffeine and Machine" - a short trip on the BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900
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"Caffeine and Machine" - a short trip on the BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900
"We needed a break - but we're back!" - BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 on the road again.
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"We needed a break - but we're back!" - BMW 1250 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 on the road again.
Is it time to change my BMW 1200 GSA?
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Is it time to change my BMW 1200 GSA?
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Final Episode
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Final Episode
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 5
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 5
Motorcycle Live - 2022
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Motorcycle Live - 2022
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 4
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 4
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 3
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 3
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 2
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1
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Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour by BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph Tiger 900 - Ep 1
Motorcycle tour of The Isle of Wight on a Triumph Tiger 900 and BMW 1200 - Ep 3
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Motorcycle tour of The Isle of Wight on a Triumph Tiger 900 and BMW 1200 - Ep 3
Motorcycle tour of The Isle of Wight on a BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph 900 GT Pro - Episode 2
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Motorcycle tour of The Isle of Wight on a BMW 1200 GSA and Triumph 900 GT Pro - Episode 2
Motorcycle trip to the Isle Of Wight on a BMW 1200 and Triumph Tiger 900
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Motorcycle trip to the Isle Of Wight on a BMW 1200 and Triumph Tiger 900

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sweebeyh4327
    @sweebeyh4327 7 годин тому

    Great video with loads of really helpful info. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Helps so much with planning future trips for me and everyone else. 👍

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 7 годин тому

      Thanks very much 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @paulhobday7346
    @paulhobday7346 10 годин тому

    Your very welcome, I binge watched all your adventures and couldn’t keep with the amount of fascinating facts, whether historical or BEER time specials. Keep up the great work and stay safe 💙

  • @paulhobday7346
    @paulhobday7346 10 годин тому

    Would just like to say the content of your videos is always very interesting and shows key points of interest 👍🏻

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 годин тому

      Thanks very much Paul we’re glad you enjoyed watching our adventures! 😀👍

  • @m3htabikes
    @m3htabikes 2 дні тому

    Can I ask what is your primary camera? Is it GoPro or Insta 360? As I never got such a good results from Insta 360.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 2 дні тому

      Our primary cameras are Go Pro Hero 7s but we use the Insta 360 as well but not as much! 😀👍

  • @jvl4832
    @jvl4832 3 дні тому

    This is shaping up to be a wonderful tour ; sunshine, landscape, food, culture and two most lovely people guiding us through . Just got back from Andalusia and thoroughly enjoyed this video. Happy and safe riding and as always, thank you Brian and Sue. Greetings from Berlin, Jim….p.s. nice soundtrack.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 дні тому

      Thanks very Jim🙏 glad you enjoyed it - Andalusia is a great place to tour - hope things are going well in Berlin! 😀👍

  • @M4BoarBiker
    @M4BoarBiker 4 дні тому

    Another great video, looks like a really nice trip so far. Good to see you guys again.

  • @peterhobbs7609
    @peterhobbs7609 4 дні тому

    Great to see you guys back on the road, Bon voyage

  • @sarge2665
    @sarge2665 4 дні тому

    I'm up on holiday on the West coast of Scotland (Lochinver) right now watching this video. I've done the NC500 several times (showing friends around it) and I just love this part of the world! I personally feel the west coast of Scotland is amongst (if not THE) best biking place in the world. I've been lucky enough to ride the Alps and the Pyrenees and I still reckon the west coast of Scotland beats them! 👍🏻 Love the video, keep up the good work guys.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 дні тому

      Thanks very much 🙏 for us the west coast of Scotland has some of the best roads and scenery we’ve ever ridden - definitely one of our favourite places! 😀👍

  • @IAMDENRIDEPOV
    @IAMDENRIDEPOV 4 дні тому

    France is so poetic. I lo. 13:00 What is it? It's really interesting. 19:00 Look at the beautiful beach i love your trip

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 3 дні тому

      Thank you 🙏 the Transporter Bridge was really fascinating and historic and whole the scenery was amazing and we haven’t even reached France yet! 😀👍

  • @stepheneldridge6998
    @stepheneldridge6998 5 днів тому

    Excellent video guys, good to see you back on the road! Cheers Steve

  • @GrahamSutherland-xi6vd
    @GrahamSutherland-xi6vd 5 днів тому

    come on Bri, cheer up Lad! You look so miserable unless you're cracking a cheeser when you get your photograph taken. In contrast, Sue seems very positive. Good outlook.

  • @JeffFowle
    @JeffFowle 6 днів тому

    Please could we have more commentary and less of the music !

  • @EmsillCazm
    @EmsillCazm 6 днів тому

    Hi guys, what are your thoughts on The George at Middle Wallop? You made it sound like the photographers photographs made it more than it was. We are travelling through that way and looking for a one night stop.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 6 днів тому

      Hi, the pictures on booking. com certainly make it look better than It is - both the location and the building itself. It was ok but we wouldn’t stay over again. ☺️

    • @EmsillCazm
      @EmsillCazm 6 днів тому

      Thank you for your feedback x

    • @EmsillCazm
      @EmsillCazm 6 днів тому

      Safe trip 👍

  • @sylviecoombes5555
    @sylviecoombes5555 7 днів тому

    Nobody listens to accordéon anymore in France. Sylvie (French rider on triumph 900 got pro)!

  • @leeandjancruise
    @leeandjancruise 7 днів тому

    Another excellent vlog well presented, surprisingly once again I only came across your latest vlog by accident even though I'm a subscriber? Your trip down to Plymouth reminded me of when the wife and myself rode down from Bolton to Plymouth on our Honda X11 for a two week planned stay in France, it rained so hard riding down that I almost gave up half way, anyway we persevered and caught the fast ferry to Cherbourg then rode south to our accommodation, fabulous weather and never saw another drop of rain for the whole fortnight. Ride safe.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 7 днів тому

      Thanks Lee and Jan! That’s a very long trip from Bolton to Plymouth, especially 2 up - it’s worth it when you get across the channel and find some nice weather 🌞😀! Not sure why you didn’t a notification when a new video is released? 🤔 you did hit the bell? 👍😀

    • @leeandjancruise
      @leeandjancruise 7 днів тому

      @@midlifemotorcyclediaries Doh! Thought I had, seems I hadn't. Thanks.🤡

  • @Champaynesheepy
    @Champaynesheepy 8 днів тому

    Cracking Tour and lovely weather 👌

  • @fphr67
    @fphr67 8 днів тому

    BMW Triumph and you name your dog Harley? 😂😅

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 днів тому

      Exactly! It’s the only Harley we’ll ever own 😂 - can’t imagine a dog named GSA or GT PRO! 😂😀👍

  • @russcattell955i
    @russcattell955i 8 днів тому

    The North coast of Spain is often overlooked, Some great roads for biking.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 днів тому

      Thanks Russ - you’re right there are some amazing roads in the North of Spain! 😀👍

  • @AlistairLennox
    @AlistairLennox 8 днів тому

    I enjoy following you on your trips but it would be so much better if you had more bike sounds and less music….just my opinion. 😉 That said, I really do enjoy your videos and this trip has certainly given me ideas for next year. 👍

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 днів тому

      Thanks very much Alistair 🙏 it’s obviously a personal preference - some people like music, others don’t! Glad you got some ideas for your future trips and thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @patrickjbrennan1825
    @patrickjbrennan1825 8 днів тому

    Very well put together review. Thank you.

  • @PhilMcKinley-qj1ro
    @PhilMcKinley-qj1ro 8 днів тому

    Best bike tour video I have seen for a long time. Congratulations your presentation is first rate. So informative and has created a thought to copy cat you with my wife.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 днів тому

      Thanks very much Phil, we’re glad you enjoyed it - there’s nothing better than touring with your wife/best buddy! 😀👍

  • @PhilMcKinley-qj1ro
    @PhilMcKinley-qj1ro 8 днів тому

    Did you consider Portsmouth to Santander route??

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 8 днів тому

      Hi Phil, yes we did but it’s far too long a crossing for us - I think you spend 2 nights on the ferry! 😀👍

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 9 днів тому

    We both just sat and watched this on the TV. It's amazing how many of the same roads we've ridden. We arrive in Hondarribia last but one night of our tour. We did that coast road in the opposite direction. We sat on that wall by the river that marks the border between France and Spain. We also had a nightmare finding our parking in Hondarribbia. It was there that we stayed in our favourite Parador which turned out to be the castle on the hill! We could watch the planes landing at the very nearby airport. Looking forward to the rest of your series. As you head north, we do a big circle near to Andorra then back to the Spanish North coast. Always enjoyable, thanks for the vid.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      It’s amazing how our routes have crossed over! Just read Carol’s post saying you stayed on Hondarribia - we really liked that little place - looking forward to seeing the rest of your tour! 😀👍

  • @grahambex5829
    @grahambex5829 9 днів тому

    Great video of your UK-SPAIN-FRANCE-UK Motorcycle trip so far. It's so good it's almost as if I am riding with you both. I even lean on the bends in the road!. Cant wait till next part if your trip airs.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks very much Graham 🙏 we’re so glad you’re enjoying our trip and thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍

  • @kevinf-b5065
    @kevinf-b5065 9 днів тому

    Good choice going to Plymouth and the Pont Aven. I have just arrived on the Salamanca from Portsmouth, the slowest ferry in the world! So much for eco ferry's

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks Kevin - you’re absolutely right we came back last time from Santander to Portsmouth and it took forever! 😀👍

  • @5coaly
    @5coaly 9 днів тому

    Great video as always!Looking forward to seeing where you go thru France. We are planning a tour in Sept down towards Annecy and possibly Switzerland. As I don't have a bike atm, we're taking our Z4 car. At least we can take more luggage!!😬😉 Hondarribia and the hotel there looks lovely. Julie x

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thank you Julie 🙏 sorry to hear you’re without 2 wheels 😳 but hope you have an amazing trip on 4 wheels in September! 😀👍

  • @erwinballings9155
    @erwinballings9155 9 днів тому

    Hello, all well with you both ?Another wonderful video. Thanks for posting and already looking forward to the next one. 😃👍❤ regards Erwin

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks very much Erwin 🙏 we’re both doing well and hope you are too? Glad you enjoyed our latest adventure and thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @terenceotoole8636
    @terenceotoole8636 9 днів тому

    Good to see your travels again. I assume that you always go for secure hotel parking for the bikes. Is this ever an issue. Safe travels.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thank you Terence - we always try to book accommodation that has some kind of security for the bikes - it’s not possible everywhere but occasionally we have had to park the bikes on the street outside the hotel and we would only do that in small towns/villages like we did in Ireland where it’s pretty safe. In a bigger town/city we would always find hotels with a car park! 😀👍

  • @paulmorris3022
    @paulmorris3022 9 днів тому

    Hi Both, brilliant video as always. i love that you put so much information into your trips including costs etc. Reference the transporter bridge. There is one in Newport, South Wales. i don't know if it is still in use though.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks very much Paul glad you enjoyed it 🙏 never seen a transporter bridge before and found it fascinating! 😀👍

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 9 днів тому

    Awesome to see you both back on the road again. Enjoy and safe trip! 👍👍

  • @TheVolumeSociety
    @TheVolumeSociety 9 днів тому

    Very nicely done. So easy to watch you both. Great quality video too. Enjoy and stay safe. Cheers from Canada. 🇨🇦

  • @michael1061
    @michael1061 9 днів тому

    Nice to see you again , thanks for the ride .

  • @bogusm8940
    @bogusm8940 10 днів тому

    Brian & Sue! Great to see you guys again. This trip looks like it going to be a straight up banger for sure. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Where do you find time to do all this traveling? I can’t get away for a weekend. Take care and ride safe.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it - as far as time is concerned - when you get to my age you have to get on with it while you can! 😀👍

  • @rodneybutler7939
    @rodneybutler7939 10 днів тому

    Great Video"s, but ( always a but ), I have to wonder what a trip like this one cost, ( USA ) dollars. I like the way you travel !!! ( RELAXED ) THANKS !!!!

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks Rodney, we’re glad you enjoyed it! A big trip like this would be pretty expensive - ferry, hotels, petrol and food - probably a few thousand dollars for sure, but then again it’s our one big trip of the year so no different to what people would spend on a 2 week vacation! 😀👍

  • @boblynch7535
    @boblynch7535 10 днів тому

    Our family, 7 of us, did a pedal ,bike tour late April/ early May from Santander to Gijon in 6 days. The outfit was “ Away from the Crowds” and they provided the bikes, helmets, etc. They shifted our luggage and booked our lodging each day. Iwas certainly missing my Tiger but then it wouldn’t have been a family trip. What incredible country!! Green as Ireland but with perhaps a bit less rain. Lovely people, incredible seafood and crazy cheap wine! I have this one pic across farmland to the Picos where the ocean is a half mile behind me. Good Lord. If it wasn’t for great friends and lack of money I’d move there in a heartbeat.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks Bob - sounds like an amazing trip! But like you, I’d be missing a motor 😀. It certainly is a great country to do that kind of trip - best if both world’s - go back with your Tiger! 👍😀

  • @daveblenkiron6011
    @daveblenkiron6011 10 днів тому

    Great to see another video but I prefer the Tees Transporter Bridge, Sue you must know this one 😂

    • @suegibbons2508
      @suegibbons2508 9 днів тому

      I absolutely do, Dave. Never went on it but saw it regularly as a kid. 😄👍

  • @davidlee4966
    @davidlee4966 10 днів тому

    If you plan to stay in Winterbourne, let me know you are welcome to stay over all biker friendly with a garage, and we also have a really good pub and restaurant a short away the brewers and Holm please look it up

  • @starkravingdazza4606
    @starkravingdazza4606 10 днів тому

    A dogging area on the ferry? Posh!

  • @MotoTourIreland
    @MotoTourIreland 10 днів тому

    You two have a relaxed way of touring. Keep doing what you do. Excellent video.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thanks very much - we prefer the relaxed approach - no sense in rushing around! 😀👍

  • @bazzwell99
    @bazzwell99 10 днів тому

    We Love following you guys, now please help convince my beautiful wife to take her mod one and 2. I'm paying and she rides well and will fly through.

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      It really was one of my better decisions to take my test, Barry. We have a lot of fun travelling together and making memories. Being pillion was ok too but I love riding my own. 🏍️🏍️👍

    • @expatbiker6598
      @expatbiker6598 7 днів тому

      Get her comfortable heated gear and a comfy seat as a pillion if all fails.

  • @ujay888cc
    @ujay888cc 10 днів тому

    Glad to see you back ☝️😎

  • @JohnLongdin
    @JohnLongdin 10 днів тому

    Looks like the start of a really nice trip thank you, although I was very concerned that there wasn't a clam chowder in sight 😂

  • @zzrrf
    @zzrrf 10 днів тому

    😀Gidday Brian and Sue, great job on the video. Looks like another great adventure you ones are on. Great Riding, Great Food and Bring on Beer🍺 oclock Lol . Catch ya on the next one, Cheers Paul🍻🍻👍👍

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks Paul 🙏 we had a great trip to France ( at last!) Hope you enjoy the tour! 👍😀

  • @volksmania114
    @volksmania114 10 днів тому

    Hello, great to see you back on the road and allowing us to travel with you, take care and ride safe, looking forward to the next one

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks very much 🙏 we’re glad you could follow along with us and thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @trevorthorn5011
    @trevorthorn5011 10 днів тому

    Glad to see you both again on a another adventure take care ride safe

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thank you Trevor - it’s good to be back on tour and thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @user-xu5uk6rh1n
    @user-xu5uk6rh1n 10 днів тому

    Great video. I am thinking of doing a similar trip. Out of interest, why did you choose to sail from Plymouth rather than Portsmouth?

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks Jonathan glad you enjoyed it - we chose Plymouth because although it’s a pain to get there it’s the shortest crossing to Santander and the Bay of Biscay is notoriously unpredictable so the less time spent crossing it the better! 😀👍

  • @fjrboy
    @fjrboy 10 днів тому

    There's a transporter bridge exactly the same in Newport..1906

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks for the info - it’s really interesting - having never seen one before we discover there are lots all over the place! 😀👍

    • @fjrboy
      @fjrboy 9 днів тому

      @@midlifemotorcyclediaries ..the sister transporter bridge to the Newport one is on Middlesbrough,they are the only 2 in UK

  • @mattadkin4628
    @mattadkin4628 10 днів тому

    Thank you for another wonderful video. Have watched all your videos! Myself and wife toured Wales last summer and are doing the Northumberland 250 this summer! Am test riding a 900gtpro this weekend with a view of doing your exact Tour de France next year! Loved all your videos and can’t wait for the next. Safe riding xx

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks very much Matt 🙏 we’re glad you’re enjoying our tours ! We hope you have a fantastic time on the Northumberland 250 - we loved it - thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @davehalliday6657
    @davehalliday6657 10 днів тому

    Well I must have watched every episode on you tube and loved every one. Love the content and information about hotels/accommodation. Tell you what I would like to see you do is Austrailia and New Zealand. Keep them coming got to go it's beer o'clock lol 🍺🥂

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 10 днів тому

      Thanks very much Dave 🙏 we’re glad you’re enjoying our little adventures! My very first bike tour was South Island New Zealand / God’s Own Country! The trouble is now it’s so expensive to get there! 😀👍

  • @tartanblackcountrytourist
    @tartanblackcountrytourist 10 днів тому

    Hi :)). Looking forward to these vlogs.. A leetle bit ov zeee continaaant my leetle coisssants. Sue always reminds me of Monica Bellucci . When she was asked what's it like being a bond girl.. She replied NOOO .. I am a bond WOMAN . Sue is a biker WOMAN not a biker chick. Brings a true feeling of the civilised doing the continent classic vibe to the screen 🤓💯❤‍🩹🎬📽🤳

    • @midlifemotorcyclediaries
      @midlifemotorcyclediaries 9 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 Monica Bellucci was right ! I’m very lucky to have a biker woman to ride with - thanks for watching and commenting! 😀👍