Hi Ian – Was glad you used Rosslare route to avoid the dreadful M6, really pleased you got ahead of Storm Boris. Thinking ahead if you are heading south in Italy – there are ferries from Bari to both Dubrovnik and Albania, can recommend Montenegro for motorbikes. I know Albania has a lesser reputation for their driving skills but as you handled Morocco to Gambia then that will be a walk in the park. I suspect you will be heading Turkey direction to avoid the impending Europe winter weather. My wife had to scrape frost off windscreen in Fife last week ! Got to admit I would like to see Southern Italy / Scilly. Regards Doug
Thanks for another great upload Ian. That scenery on your way down to Italy was simply stunning. Delighted to hear you have a love of classic/vintage cars and I'm sure your visit to the Mille Miglia was epic. I'm looking forward to your onward journey through Italy. Take care for now.
Absolutely loving this series Ian. Reading the narrative and still pics on the vstrom group and then watching on you tube brings this to a new level. Nicely done and thanks. Stay safe.
Nice one Ian. Next time do Switzerland. There's no chance of getting pushed on to the toll road accidently. It's a massive motorway that goes through the valleys. Easy to avoid. Enjoy. 👍🏻
Great stuff, Ian . similarly i went solo london to morocco shortly after you, I went late April. This week I travelled over the Abula pass (direction Italy) on Wednesday having aborted an attempt to cross the Stelvio. On Thursday (yesterday) I crossed the gotthard and susten passes direction Germany, all 3 had snow but the roads were clear. You were right about the weather Tuesday ! ride safe 🙏👍🏻
Great campsite at Waltshut on the Rhine just before the Swiss boarder I head for when crossing the Alps. Switzerland can be done without the motorway pass if heading to Stelvio pass etc. Austria motorway pass only about €14 for a week though. Camping at lake Kaltersee (warmest lake in Alps) is great too if in area S of Trento. Safe riding, great vids 😊
Thanks Ian,can’t help but notice many churches have twin spires!.Ps My girlfriend and I travelled by coach to Italy,the driver said traffic lights in Italy //“In Milan they’re for instruction,in Rome for suggestion,in Naples for decoration”😊.
The Swiss vignette is for the toll roads and it’s very easy to travel through the country without using them especially on a motorbike. I went over to Liechtenstein in the summer while I was staying in the south of the Schwarzwald. I crossed between Switzerland and Germany times on the way and there wasn’t a toll road in sight. For anyone spending any time touring Switzerland the vignette can be a real bargain especially for those people driving cars or motorcaravans.
Breathtaking episode over the mountain and the pass looked terrifying to me 🤯 I can't do right handers on the bike 🚳 stay safe and warm and can't wait to see where you end up this year 😁
Dornbirn is in Austria, not in Liechtenstein. You drive over the Umbrail Pass (Switzerland), turn right down to Bormeo. The Stelvio is on the other side.
Hi Ian can you do a short brief video of your luggage system for this trip please. The last one you did on the hard panniers was excellent, but I’ve been leaning towards the soft panniers now for my own bike. Thks
Did the Stelvio pass earlier this year at the end of June and it is an incredible piece of road which everyone should ride at least once, it an awesome piece of road construction 👍
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I don´t know if you´ve mentioned it before, but why is the red light on your dashboard?
Hi Ian – Was glad you used Rosslare route to avoid the dreadful M6, really pleased you got ahead of Storm Boris. Thinking ahead if you are heading south in Italy – there are ferries from Bari to both Dubrovnik and Albania, can recommend Montenegro for motorbikes. I know Albania has a lesser reputation for their driving skills but as you handled Morocco to Gambia then that will be a walk in the park. I suspect you will be heading Turkey direction to avoid the impending Europe winter weather. My wife had to scrape frost off windscreen in Fife last week ! Got to admit I would like to see Southern Italy / Scilly. Regards Doug
Really enjoyed your video, great scenery, thought you said last year you were getting a smaller bike . Hello from Australia 🌏 🦘🦘
loved them twisties mate
3 badge parrot! Haven’t heard that saying for ages ! Safe riding you old sea dog.
Thanks for another great upload Ian. That scenery on your way down to Italy was simply stunning. Delighted to hear you have a love of classic/vintage cars and I'm sure your visit to the Mille Miglia was epic. I'm looking forward to your onward journey through Italy. Take care for now.
Absolutely loving this series Ian. Reading the narrative and still pics on the vstrom group and then watching on you tube brings this to a new level. Nicely done and thanks. Stay safe.
Great video, as per. And the mighty VStrom running well?
Nice one Ian. Next time do Switzerland. There's no chance of getting pushed on to the toll road accidently. It's a massive motorway that goes through the valleys. Easy to avoid.
Enjoy. 👍🏻
Great stuff, Ian . similarly i went solo london to morocco shortly after you, I went late April. This week I travelled over the Abula pass (direction Italy) on Wednesday having aborted an attempt to cross the Stelvio. On Thursday (yesterday) I crossed the gotthard and susten passes direction Germany, all 3 had snow but the roads were clear. You were right about the weather Tuesday ! ride safe 🙏👍🏻
Really enjoying your videos what make and model of gps do you use .keep up the good work Alan Northern Ireland .👍
Loved the video Ian and great choice of music for the roads you where on 😊
Brilliant , can you publish your exact route please ? I'd love to ride this amazing ribbon of road . You're an inspiration , more power to you sir.
Congratulations on your perseverance,it’s actually pretty tough going…especially when we are advancing in years!!
Great campsite at Waltshut on the Rhine just before the Swiss boarder I head for when crossing the Alps. Switzerland can be done without the motorway pass if heading to Stelvio pass etc. Austria motorway pass only about €14 for a week though. Camping at lake Kaltersee (warmest lake in Alps) is great too if in area S of Trento. Safe riding, great vids 😊
Thanks Ian,can’t help but notice many churches have twin spires!.Ps My girlfriend and I travelled by coach to Italy,the driver said traffic lights in Italy //“In Milan they’re for instruction,in Rome for suggestion,in Naples for decoration”😊.
The Swiss vignette is for the toll roads and it’s very easy to travel through the country without using them especially on a motorbike. I went over to Liechtenstein in the summer while I was staying in the south of the Schwarzwald. I crossed between Switzerland and Germany times on the way and there wasn’t a toll road in sight. For anyone spending any time touring Switzerland the vignette can be a real bargain especially for those people driving cars or motorcaravans.
I like your video and would be happy to see more great motorcycle videos from you… Always have a good trip on your tours with your motorcycle ✌️🍀🌞😉
Breathtaking episode over the mountain and the pass looked terrifying to me 🤯 I can't do right handers on the bike 🚳 stay safe and warm and can't wait to see where you end up this year 😁
Dornbirn is in Austria, not in Liechtenstein. You drive over the Umbrail Pass (Switzerland), turn right down to Bormeo. The Stelvio is on the other side.
Hi Ian can you do a short brief video of your luggage system for this trip please. The last one you did on the hard panniers was excellent, but I’ve been leaning towards the soft panniers now for my own bike. Thks
Great video, thanks for sharing your experience
Did the Stelvio pass earlier this year at the end of June and it is an incredible piece of road which everyone should ride at least once, it an awesome piece of road construction 👍