Yep i went there in late October ‘22. There were only 5 bikes on the ferry there and back!! Ice on the grass roadsides. Loved it, but started days out around 10am to ensure roads were ok
wow frosty and 4C in the morning! I love the autumn vibe, the sun is low, the light is soft throughout the day… and that view at 10:00 minute! fabulous! ❤ I’m sold, I would love to do October next year! Bloody hell Rich, a group of 19 folks, it seems the groups are getting bigger and bigger with every Picos run! Well done my friend, job well done! 😮👍👍👏
You certainly put some work in Richy. We've been doing our own European tours including the Picos for many years. Your original early videos were an inspiration for us to plan our own tours and we thank you for that. Just wondered if all this riding working leading tours takes away the enjoyment of just riding for pleasure that many of us just take for granted?
Thanks for this comment. Yes, although I’ve loved it, this year has felt like “work”. I came home after the third tour, and made a comment at home saying it felt like work for the first time, and “her indoors” simply reminded me that it *is* my work. It goes back to that old saying; find something you love and call it work. And yes, going back to the beginning of your comment, I don’t stop working on it. 👍
Good morning! I use a combination of software when planning my routes. The main route is planned on MRA (MyRouteApp), but referenced on GoogleMaps, and sometimes Calimoto just to see alternatives. Street View to confirm etc. but yeah, MRA is the main planner 👍
@RichyVida thanks for the reply Rich. I'll try them out just 1 more question! Have you still got the trusty version 800 vtec and has it hit 100,000 Miles yet? Think last time I seen it you were up around 86,000 miles..😁
been amazing tour videos that place will never get old even tho i have been some of the roads i see on your videos like oh i missed that one dam it needc to go back now😉
When I was over at end of April, while going up by the stag from potes to riano it was snowing and 0c. Nearly crapped myself. Thought I might have to knock on some Spaniards front door and seek refuge for few hours. Luckily it passed the lower I got. Strange place indeed regarding weather😊
Just watched the latest episode and i'm not knocking you because i think what you do is good but come on you do it because you love making friends .I take a group of 8 of us every year into Europe, just booked the Plymouth ferry 12 days a different top hotel every night done all the routes Pico's and Portugal for next June and that's for single rooms and it works out about half what you charge. Good luck to you your making a very good living out of it and the friendships made and the crack you have is a bonus, i know that's why our group do it every year. People asking if you get bored i'm surprised you don't try to pull a 5th trip in.
@@RichyVidathat's exactly it... You may do it at cost if you're taking mates every year but you wouldn't if you were taking strangers. All that matters is they choose to go by their own free will and they leave as friends.
@@daystate123 totally agree we work all year to save for a trip that Ricky calls work. Am I jealous, absolutely I am it’s the dream job. I know what goes into planning these trips and routes editing etc etc. Just makes us laugh when it comes across that it’s for the love of it. We all wish him the best and above all keep everyone safe. 😁👍
I have a couple questions about your Aoocci if I could. Do you use Apple or Android? My menu bar is along the bottom and I think it cuts the map off a bit. Support told me it was not possible to have the menu bar vertically on the left of the screen like you have it. Wondering if maybe menu bar location is dependent on android auto or apple car play 🤷♀️ Also, what did you use to mount it to your GPS bar? The mount it comes with is too big and the Aoocci has a bolt pattern that isn't really compatible with the Garmin mount I have on my GPS bar. Anyway, thank you for these great visits to Spain! What an amazing place to ride. I just have to get there someday 🤞👍
Hi! I’m Apple. So can’t comment on the Android variant. I also used the included mount, using the clip-in down-sizers also included.. is that still not tight enough?
@@RichyVida Thank you! Yeah, I think it's just different layouts for apple and android. Not a big deal but was curious. Very easy unit to use and I'm liking how intuitive it is and how it just works so thanks for telling us about it. The GPS bar on my 500X is about as thick as a mirror stem. I couldn't get the included mount to work but I'm a muppet with nothing but thumbs 😂👍❤️
@@RichyVida Guess I need a new bike 😂 Nah, love my lil Honda 500! We'll figure something. Got it mounted to my Garmin GPS bar mount adapter trailer park style. Seems sturdy enough. Famous last words 😅🏍️❤️ Thanks for answering. Looking forward to the rest of the October tour! ❤️🏍️🏕️
Yay! 19 in a row! Can't wait for the "drama on the mountain" episode.
I do like that Vstrom, great telemetry on each cam shot and the cam shots almost as if there's a full film crew capturing all the angles. Very clever
Loving the Ford Escort. that shape and colour was my first car. I loved that car! So many memories 😊
nice one richy
More great camera views Rich. Looked really busy this time!! Thank you👍
This cheered me up after a very uninspiring day at the office!
Yep i went there in late October ‘22. There were only 5 bikes on the ferry there and back!! Ice on the grass roadsides. Loved it, but started days out around 10am to ensure roads were ok
Crazy how quick it can change! 5 bikes on the ferry?! Wow. Normally more like 500,000! 😵💫
Love watching the videos Rich, wildbad is one of main reasons I got into biking.
That’s great to know! Thanks for watching, Ben!
Wow! 19 riders! That's pretty awesome!
Final one of four tours. Great job Richy. Enthusiasm is infectious.
Thanks very much! 👍
Love the new camera views ❤❤
wow frosty and 4C in the morning! I love the autumn vibe, the sun is low, the light is soft throughout the day… and that view at 10:00 minute! fabulous! ❤
I’m sold, I would love to do October next year!
Bloody hell Rich, a group of 19 folks, it seems the groups are getting bigger and bigger with every Picos run! Well done my friend, job well done! 😮👍👍👏
Only the Oct one, Leo. All next years are 15 total on each. Hope your well, my friend! ❤️
@@RichyVida all well, all well, thank you! 🥰
WOW! 😳😃 What a Ride! 👍😃🎵🎶🔉🔊
Great video Rich , loving the graphics on screen 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️
You certainly put some work in Richy. We've been doing our own European tours including the Picos for many years. Your original early videos were an inspiration for us to plan our own tours and we thank you for that.
Just wondered if all this riding working leading tours takes away the enjoyment of just riding for pleasure that many of us just take for granted?
Thanks for this comment. Yes, although I’ve loved it, this year has felt like “work”. I came home after the third tour, and made a comment at home saying it felt like work for the first time, and “her indoors” simply reminded me that it *is* my work.
It goes back to that old saying; find something you love and call it work.
And yes, going back to the beginning of your comment, I don’t stop working on it.
👍
Brilliant Richy ! 🇬🇧
All that extra on screen info is great, like seeing it.
Another great video Richy.
Nice video here weather did look cold mukka
See ya soon
I think cake is in order !!!
lovely ride Richy, I need to book this on the Mighty NC
I liked the new graphics and the rear camera too
Fantastic episode as always Rich, quick question, how have you mounted the Aoocci to the nav bar, can’t see anything on the website?
It comes with the bar mounts. 👍
Great video and yes love the graphics overlay. Love to go on one but dont think my little KTM would cope as all other bigger bikes.
Which “Little KTM”?
@RichyVida Oh my little 390. Been looking at the Transalp, 790 Adventure, And the Voge 900 dsx.
it did look a bit chilly on those fields great 1st video
It was stunning tho, Kev 👍
Hi Rich..wat sat nav do you use to plan your trips? Love the video's.
Good morning!
I use a combination of software when planning my routes. The main route is planned on MRA (MyRouteApp), but referenced on GoogleMaps, and sometimes Calimoto just to see alternatives. Street View to confirm etc.
but yeah, MRA is the main planner 👍
@RichyVida thanks for the reply Rich. I'll try them out just 1 more question! Have you still got the trusty version 800 vtec and has it hit 100,000 Miles yet? Think last time I seen it you were up around 86,000 miles..😁
Of course I have! Never going anywhere! No, she’s only done a mere 91k at the mo! 😍
@RichyVida you obviously still take her out for the odd spin. That's amazing mileage.
think I'll have to get on one of these .... if the wife allows cos she loves the picos and touring too 🤔
She’s obv welcome!
been amazing tour videos that place will never get old even tho i have been some of the roads i see on your videos like oh i missed that one dam it needc to go back now😉
Haha yes I know that feeling. I found new ones on this trip (stay tuned) There must be so many pearlers yet to be seen!
@@RichyVida Indeed
Hi Rich - why no AF again? Was looking at anew one but you’ve used the VStrom again. Any reason?
Did 1st two on the AT, so thought I’d do last 2 on the DE 👍
Already booked for July next year Yahoo!! 🎉 hardest part now is the wait 😢
It’s a lonnnnnnnnnng one too! See you in the summer, Paul!
FERRY DEBATE, side stand or centre stand?
Great vids, Luv 'em
Side! Always side! In gear, full left lock. ☺️
When I was over at end of April, while going up by the stag from potes to riano it was snowing and 0c. Nearly crapped myself. Thought I might have to knock on some Spaniards front door and seek refuge for few hours. Luckily it passed the lower I got. Strange place indeed regarding weather😊
On your own, too? It can get quite desolate up there! Glad you made it out t through safely 👍
Yep, was on my own and was on a month old Busa at the time.
Ooh twitchy! Bloody love a Busa!
When you order an Aoocci is it right that you pay in dollars
I think so, yes. Don’t worry. Sold tonnes of them without issue. 👍
@@RichyVida thank you I’m getting my dad one for his 70th
What a crap job you have Mr V 😂 ..Great start to an "Adventure" ....Thanks for sharing.....🥃
Thank you, Sir. Be sad when it’s all over!
Just watched the latest episode and i'm not knocking you because i think what you do is good but come on you do it because you love making friends .I take a group of 8 of us every year into Europe, just booked the Plymouth ferry 12 days a different top hotel every night done all the routes Pico's and Portugal for next June and that's for single rooms and it works out about half what you charge. Good luck to you your making a very good living out of it and the friendships made and the crack you have is a bonus, i know that's why our group do it every year. People asking if you get bored i'm surprised you don't try to pull a 5th trip in.
Thanks for your comment. Do you go to work for free?
And fyi, I’m “pulling in” a Morocco AND Portugal as well. So, 6… 🤦♂️
@@RichyVidathat's exactly it... You may do it at cost if you're taking mates every year but you wouldn't if you were taking strangers.
All that matters is they choose to go by their own free will and they leave as friends.
@@daystate123 totally agree we work all year to save for a trip that Ricky calls work. Am I jealous, absolutely I am it’s the dream job. I know what goes into planning these trips and routes editing etc etc. Just makes us laugh when it comes across that it’s for the love of it. We all wish him the best and above all keep everyone safe. 😁👍
@@RichyVida Top man😁Stay safe🍺👍
As it turns out the cold may have been my fault, sorry about that 😂
Reallly?! 😵💫😆
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Great chem trails
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@@PicosPaul1979 🤣
I have a couple questions about your Aoocci if I could. Do you use Apple or Android? My menu bar is along the bottom and I think it cuts the map off a bit. Support told me it was not possible to have the menu bar vertically on the left of the screen like you have it. Wondering if maybe menu bar location is dependent on android auto or apple car play 🤷♀️ Also, what did you use to mount it to your GPS bar? The mount it comes with is too big and the Aoocci has a bolt pattern that isn't really compatible with the Garmin mount I have on my GPS bar. Anyway, thank you for these great visits to Spain! What an amazing place to ride. I just have to get there someday 🤞👍
Hi!
I’m Apple. So can’t comment on the Android variant. I also used the included mount, using the clip-in down-sizers also included.. is that still not tight enough?
@@RichyVida Thank you! Yeah, I think it's just different layouts for apple and android. Not a big deal but was curious. Very easy unit to use and I'm liking how intuitive it is and how it just works so thanks for telling us about it. The GPS bar on my 500X is about as thick as a mirror stem. I couldn't get the included mount to work but I'm a muppet with nothing but thumbs 😂👍❤️
Aah yeah, the bar on the DE is more like handlebar thickness..
@@RichyVida Guess I need a new bike 😂 Nah, love my lil Honda 500! We'll figure something. Got it mounted to my Garmin GPS bar mount adapter trailer park style. Seems sturdy enough. Famous last words 😅🏍️❤️ Thanks for answering. Looking forward to the rest of the October tour! ❤️🏍️🏕️