Another banger brother. Do you know of an app for locating scenic dirt roads? I just got some 80/20 tires for my Bonnie!

Wow, what an adventure..keep them coming

Did the same thing on a 1964 Triumph Trophy..50 years ago…..got to do that when you,re young…jeans and T shirt…….not sure about the fashion show…..

How did you manage hygiene during the trip, if you couldnt shower? Baby wipes?

why not get the the Portsmouth to santander ferry then its only 350 miles ?

Thanks Freddie. You've spurred me on. Just made up my mind to bike it from Cardiff to Valencia on my rv125 at the end of August. Definitely no peage for me! Ps I have bigger bikes but there's no adventure likes small bike adventure….

Great info

Nice, simple, fun… I really like the approach. I'm planning my summer trip now, which will cover some of your route. Unlike prior years, I want to do things more spontaneously. I tend to overplan and overpack. Your kit is a little different than what I would consider essential here where I live in Norway, where rough, cold weather is a constant presence. Rain gear, cooking equipment, sophisticated camping tools … it all gets to be too much. I look forward to minimalist, stress-free riding.

50kmh? lol why? that's like, what, 35mph? we go faster than that in school zones here; even when i'm illegally cutting through bike paths lol. and that tent packs down ridiculously huge especially considering it doesn't give living space. for that pack size you could do a six person family tent and park the bike inside to cuddle with. and it's 350+bucks! for canvas lol! for a hundred bucks, twice the living space, and a third the pack size you could get any normal camping tent off amazon. talk about saving money smh. also, if you wanna make good time, use a gopro for most of those shots as only ones like the tree lined road are worth stopping to set up the camera to get a riding away shot. if it ain't gorgeous it ain't worth the trouble of stopping, setting up, then riding back to pick up your cam. like pulling into a parking spot, not worth the trouble of filming that. with a go pro we could've seen some of those small town shots you raved on about. i'm a little confused about the decisions being made but i wish you well

yes superb. recently got a throttle lock for my mt09 so am planning some big rides. i miss the spanish roads and the parc du natural with the mountians etc.

I dream of making a trip like this one day. Thank you for posting Freddie. Very inspiring.

Dear Freddy you deserve many many 'Likes' maybe thousand more. Thank you for your sharing, it is like we traveled with you.

This is so Ted Simon. 👍🍻

Crossing to France via Dover. In 1988 you could roll up on spec on either side even in August, cost approx £10 each way. Everything was simpler back then.

the video clarity is so high on the "not getting anywhere bit" that it makes it look like you're in front of a green screen like the weatherman, lol.

With the living cost today in Britain Fortunately or unfortunate depending on how you look at it dirtbag motorcycling seems to be the way forward for me.
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im lovin that gilet. where did you buy it from?? and what size is it???

hi Charlie. Have Wingman Toucan on back of a GS 1250 Rallye TE. Agree about sleeping bag – carry an Army blanket plus an air mattress in the roll – find their mattress insufficient but take that too… use a Bushcraft Essentials XL stove …. tried a Motorad tour staying with 14 others in hotels – but disliked the experience Too far. too fast. Too frenetic Will not do an organised tour again – hardly stopped anywhere it was just gruelling ! Like the camping option far more Think tent is great and weight no problem – it is what it is and would never choose a lightweight alternative – ever ! Bill Kerr in Sussex

Hi Freddie,
just back from Italy last night and thoroughly enjoyed your inspirational film. Reminded me of my younger days riding around on my 72 BSA A65L export Lightning which I still have.
Did you manage to find out what your Bonnie needs to be repaired?
Thanks for your fantastic contribution to motorcycling and Best greets from Germany 😎

Supremely awesome vlog Fred! Much love from Bangalore, India.

Please Freddie get a helmet moto vlog set up so we can ride along too.

on a trip..sparkplugs and a tool kit brother

Wonderful trip.
But what I enjoyed most was your positive outlook and attitude.
Cheers.

Who makes your white T shirt? looks a great T.

Mate, you have the right idea about motorcycling here I believe, cheap simple and fun. I regular ride to the french alps and I feel your pain with trying to do the the journey in a timely manner. Next time I will give myself an extra day so I can relax more

I ride year round here in the US and after being raised riding in Alaska I can definitely attest to your good choice to use a vest as an underlayer. You can get light ones up to the thermo lined ones or down. It keeps any wind that may leak through off you and your core just nice and warm w/o usually getting too hot as the day temps change. I guess riding back in the day (50+ years) we did not have the cool riding gear we have now. It was mostly work wear (like Carhart!)for that season! Underlayers for warmth and wet weather were the key. Anyway, a great vid my friend! I am thrifty also and would LOVE to do the ride you are doing. It is on my retired bucket list now! Stay safe in all your travels my friend!!

Be much better if you used miles instead of Km