Therapeutic Motorcycle Journey: Conquering 600 Miles on a BMW R1300GS
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 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 UA-cam 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)
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👍
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.
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 !
That’s one expensive but nice way to deliver presents 😎👍
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 UA-cam 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 👍
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. 🙌🏼
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
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 UA-camrs 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 UA-camrs 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
Thank you for being who you're!!! Hope that makes sense. Live your life!!!
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
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.
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 .
17:40 “ does that make sense “ ….. absolutely and it’s the fundamental of UA-cam 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
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!
Enjoyed that Bruce, very inspirational good sir 🙏gong 📀
Bruce.. you may not have realised yourself what the channel was all about when you had that meeting with the 'UA-cam 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👍👍👍
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 👍
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
All the beast for Christmas and 2024
Your voice is therapeutic Bruce.
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!
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 UA-cam etc.
Keep your chin up Bruce you have come a long way and to keep a channel going on UA-cam isn't a easy thing to do these days but your still going.
When your in Wales again drop me a message.
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 🙏👍
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! 👏👍
My opinion (for what its worth) of what your channel is, is fairly simple: An entertaining channel covering relateable stuff by a relateable bloke who shares and is quite open about opinions, views, enjoyment, interests and LIFE! Like an everyman's channel done by someone who is actually doing a bit more of what most of us would like to do. Keeping it genuine and real and not subscribing to the current view or meme. A bit more like most of us in a world which tries to remove individuality in favour of group think and PC rubbish. You don't need gimicks or the celeb rubbish. Production values are all well and good (and are good) but its the content that people are here for.
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! 🎉👌👍
You are a good man Bruce, keep on keeping on.
Merry Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Teapot. Have a lovely day tomorrow, and all the best for 2024,
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 👍
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🐾🐾
looking forward to your journey through 2024. love the huge solo rides.
Two things that make your channel are Bikes and your entertaining. That does it for me.
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
I liked this vid Bruce. Back to what I found I initially engaging with you. Hope you and the family have a good crimbo.
"Live your life" ............great tag line👍
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 !!!
I just found your channel watching the Moroccan adventure. It's been a blast so far.
I love the channel as it is, UA-cam analytics can bugger off
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.
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
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 👌
Didn’t even know you had a pod. I’ve subscribed now for whenever you do add some content. 😊
Enjoyed that TP, just keep doin what your doin mate, ;-)
All the best for 2024
Ride Safe Mr B \m/
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 UA-cam channel, then the uncertainty of making the leap going all out on UA-cam 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 lads love a bit of ‘dirt’!
Good work 👏👍
Just watched the latest vid and it’s exactly what I needed. Been struggling with work and life lately and this has given me the boost I needed. Keep the vids like this coming Bruce, love it!
Thanks Bruce you done well 👍
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!
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 👍
Top Man Bruce , thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas to you and yours 👍
Many greetings to the island, Michael from Germany wishes you a merry Christmas!
Always great, interesting and honest content. Love your vids and the inspiration it gives me to get out on the bike
IK kijk al jaren naar je videos , het is altijd lachen en je laat prachtige beelden zien . Blijf vooral doen wat je doet en blijft altijd zoals je bent .
Hele fijne feestdagen en een mooi 2024 .
Great stuff! Keep it coming!
Happy Xmas Bruce, love the channel and what you do. This was a great video, sharing the ups and downs along the way just makes it all the better, keeps it real, which is what we all need in today's world ;-)
Love listening to you chatting on mate, love what you do. Have a great xmas
Always been a great channel Bruce. Thanks 🇦🇺😊
Good video, good channel, like the honesty and keep at it Bruce.
Thanks Shaun 👍
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 🤔🏴
Cracking ride along Bruce. As a newbie to riding and your channel I really like the way you come across with your views, keep up the good work 👍
well done man ! sometimes life just gets on top, nice to see your on it again ATB Merry Christmas !!
Have a great Xmas Bruce.. Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2024.. 🤟🏼😎
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.
Fit like loon, just to say I really enjoy your vids and look forward to them coming out. I ride all year round, but not doing the miles you do. The benefits of just going out on the bike are fantastic. Even up here in the Aiberdeen area. Your channel is great and inspiring . So stay positive and keep it coming. All the very best for Christmas and 2024.Keep living that life.
A very happy Christmas to you and yours, 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. 🍻
Loved this video Bruce, cant beat solo rides and chats, have a wonderful Christmas mate.
You have definitely been an inspiration to me Bruce. Me and a friend did 2 trips to Gran Canaria because of your videos and I am always grateful for the great content you put out. Keep up the great work.
Love your content, Bruce. Inspirational for sure, as is your philosophy of life. Keep being you!
Happy Christmas Bruce, Mrs Teapot and all your family. May the videos keep on coming in the same vein!!
Great video as always just enjoy what you do and we will enjoy it as well. Thank you
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!
Good video Bruce and to see you riding roads I know well. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas mr Bruce❤ keep the videos coming in 24, you channel lets me live vicariously through you, gives me inspiration to be more adventurous, it takes me to places I’ve never been and gives me a better understanding of Europe and the UK, so much so that I’m determined to set of on my own tour when spring arrives.
Great content, nice to see you out and about and to hear you’ve got your mojo back 👌🏼 have a great Christmas 🎄
Keep doing what ya doing Bruce, we enjoy your content and it’s deffo given us inspiration. Happy Christmas and the best of wishes to you. Jas & Tina
Bruce, you do you..... That's why we are here. Thank you
Thanks Bob 👍
Ha!
Awesome intro, Bruce!
🍻 🍻 🍻
Nice bike Bruce, great vid,have a great Christmas.🎄👍
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!!🎉