Motorcycle Road Trip in France on a BMW 1250GS... Day 2

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @olneydave
    @olneydave Рік тому +10

    Really enjoying your channel ! I am 54 and have been riding for over 30 years and have ridden all sorts of bikes in that time. I bought a GS this year and have been thoroughly converted. I am sure you won’t be deterred by the haters, as you’ve chosen a great bike, and the perfect tool for the job. Your commentary is spot on and your filming and editing is also amazing !!! You’ve got a new subscriber and one who wants to see more.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for your very kind comments they are greatly appreciated 😃

  • @essex__rider
    @essex__rider Рік тому +3

    My wife and I went to Mont St Michel in May this year on my Ducati Monster! So busy, so many steps and we left pretty sharpish.
    Got myself a 2019 R1250GS now, so much more comfortable and can't wait to get back to France, the roads and drivers are so much better than in England!

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      It’s certainly a beautiful part of the world 😃

  • @theChrisCroft
    @theChrisCroft Рік тому +1

    "oooh look at the lights on the back of that truck" - your stream of consciousness is just what I would be thinking Tony! I love it

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      😂 I’m a very simple soul 😃

  • @mars0030
    @mars0030 Рік тому +1

    Personally, i always check the hotel has some private parking, or the area is very quiet such as in a small village. You might be a long way from home and find someone has damaged the bike, even accidentally dropping it while sitting on it.
    Google street view is your friend for checking out the area.
    I agree with a previous poster, if you have room for a thin bike cover, they're worth using.

  • @George1966ism
    @George1966ism Рік тому +1

    My plan is to go to the landing beaches of D-Day June 24 and make that the goal of a trip through France. I appreciate your videos since we are about the same generation. I am 57. That makes a huge difference for me. You will soon gather your crowd of well-aged adventurers on your channel.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +1

      I like the phrase of “Well Aged”… I’m going to use that from now on! 😂

  • @davidz8
    @davidz8 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoying your trip, I use a clothes peg for storing car park tickets, toll tickets etc, and is useful for reminding me to ride on the right, I recommend the Biketrac system for peace of mind at night, that and a cover.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      “Clothes peg”… brilliant idea! 😃

  • @weybikerlad7388
    @weybikerlad7388 Рік тому +1

    Stayed in Blois and Amboise - 22 miles / 36 km between the two. Riding along the River Loire is wonderful- so many scenic places to see this part of France. Nice commentary again 👌

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      It’s such a lovely area ❤️

  • @Johnnybimble
    @Johnnybimble Рік тому

    Loving your video’s, I started riding 4 years ago at 60. Keep up the good work.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +1

      Good for you… and thank you for your kind words 😃

  • @Kojak-zh7qo
    @Kojak-zh7qo 9 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoying this tour this for sharing iv subscribed mate 👍

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  9 місяців тому

      Thank you - that’s greatly appreciated 😃

  • @turdferguson5108
    @turdferguson5108 Рік тому +3

    I must say, if this is your first time out vlogging you´re a natural - I´ve seen far more experienced vloggers make far less interesting videos. Spot on my friend. Greetings from Denmark.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much my friend, I GREATLY appreciate your very kind words 😃

  • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
    @JohnSmith-uy7sv Рік тому

    I enjoy the relaxing videos. None like it. 🙂

  • @johntbaxter
    @johntbaxter Рік тому +1

    Looks like great fun 👍

  • @archjapanmotovlogs
    @archjapanmotovlogs Рік тому +1

    parking away from the hotel gives me anxiety and i live in probabily one of the safest countries 🤣🤣

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +1

      I can totally understand that - I feel the same way 😳

  • @ivy-mac
    @ivy-mac 7 місяців тому

    Really enjoying your videos 👍

  • @leofsuarez580
    @leofsuarez580 Рік тому +1

    Very good video. Greetings from Spain.

  • @WideAppeal
    @WideAppeal Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the vlog. Subbed. You're doing really well. Keep it up!

  • @eagle003
    @eagle003 Рік тому +1

    Really fun video's :) funny to see you having the same struggles as mee as a beginner biker-traveler. Finding a parking spot in a busy street, struggling with the tickets in the "payage" gates. (You have time enough though to put your ticket away when you are standing in front of the gate that opens, it won't shut before you passed it)

  • @marcusheap
    @marcusheap Рік тому

    Great trip Tony, have a fantastic time.

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Thanks Marcus - and I hope you're well :-)

  • @mattdrat3087
    @mattdrat3087 Рік тому +2

    Very nicely ridden, video'ed and narrated. You deserve many more subscribers, no doubt they will join shortly! See you in the next one!

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Thanks so so much Matt! Hugely appreciated! 😃

    • @mattdrat3087
      @mattdrat3087 Рік тому

      @@laterrider You are more than welcome! Come to Norway when you can, lots of good riding here! See you in the next one!

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Ahh, Norway… we have been there on our motorhome. It was BY FAR the most beautiful country we’ve ever been to! 😃

    • @49googie
      @49googie Рік тому

      @@mattdrat3087 Is it as expensive as some people say I am in N.I. We ride a r1250 tb .

    • @mattdrat3087
      @mattdrat3087 Рік тому

      @@laterrider It's even nicer on a bike (if the weather is ok)!

  • @mototakahe836
    @mototakahe836 Рік тому +2

    Love your pronounciation. Bl + wah = Blois. But it is not important just keep on enjoying your trips. Been there done that. Bonne jorunee.Sorry no accents QWERTY keyboard in France.

  • @fredzuccarelli
    @fredzuccarelli Рік тому +1

    Did you have any security issues with your bike while away? I would at least want some sort of motion alarm on my bike. 😱

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +2

      Actually I bought a really good lock before I went away and so in all honesty I wasn’t too worried

  • @mototakahe836
    @mototakahe836 Рік тому

    It is a real fitness test Mont st Michel.

  • @andrewheaton6816
    @andrewheaton6816 Рік тому +1

    steady tony going a bit fast

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Are you referring to my walk up those never ending steps? 😃

    • @andrewheaton6816
      @andrewheaton6816 Рік тому

      @@laterrider no I ment could see your speed on your bike

    • @OldSkoolGrandad
      @OldSkoolGrandad Рік тому +1

      probably in KPH not MPH..@@andrewheaton6816

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому

      Yes indeedy 😃

  • @22Royston
    @22Royston Рік тому

    Hi just noticed - are you using the BMW nav set up or phone -seeing you have both ?

    • @laterrider
      @laterrider  Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately my Navigator 6 died on me 😕

  • @davidmatthews3093
    @davidmatthews3093 Рік тому +1

    Next time take a bike cover with you. Covering up a bike parked on the street is recognised as a good extra security measure.