Welcome to the wonderful world of British bike motorcycling! It's only when things go wrong do things get really interesting. With the bike developing a fault changes your perspective from a journey to a trial. You're willing it to just keep going one more mile, just one, then another, your ears are hearing every single noise, intently listening for any slight deviation or increase. You feel the bikes pain, you ride differently, you somehow try to become lighter to lessen the load. With the bike developing a fault meant you actually become almost as one. When you finally reach your destination your heart sings and you get off walk away stop turn back and look at your bike, smile and silently thank it for seeing you home.. A bit melodramatic perhaps but anyone who has ridden old British motorbikes on a regular basis knows exactly how you felt throughout the journey home.. An absolute joy as always 🙂

@michaelcayer8358

2 жыл бұрын

Written like a poet.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Everything… spot on. This describes exactly my journey back🙂👌🏻

@felipedourado5721

2 жыл бұрын

As a rider of an older (but mostly faithful) Harley, I identify my self living, sometimes, much of that drama brilliantly described. It's, besides being sometimes nerve-racking, part of the thrill. And, in such emotional subject like motorcycles, being "melodramatic", as you put, is a natural thing, I guess. Just like the sailors stories. Best regards from Brazil. ✌

@nickmarshall9192

2 жыл бұрын

An old British bike?

@manfredschmalbach9023

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same with each'n any of my Guzzis, old and new, with each'n any of the Benellis I ever owned, (old and new), with Ducatis of course, and some of the Rice Cookers, too. Which is why i do those longer strips these days on a BMW K-bike out of 1986. I do my maintenance following the book, I repaired two minor issues coming from the bike having been standing still for about 15 years before I got it (for scrap worth), and the rest is biking, not messing around.

As the missus and I always say when we’re on the road, “It’s either a good time or a good story”. Love your work mate.

@goldilocks913

2 жыл бұрын

Good saying 👍

@FlyingDarkLord

2 жыл бұрын

Love that 👍🏼

@balkanhajduk

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on

@michaelcayer8358

2 жыл бұрын

Ain't it the truth! And where would we all be without our "stories."

@moonman8450

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcayer8358 aw hell naw

Gripping. I don't do reality TV, but I'm hooked like a junkie on this. The honesty and openness is refreshing and heartwarming. Adventure can take many forms, but there is no doubt we just witnessed one. As the saying goes, " if Carling made KZread blogs..." Great work, Mr Dobbs. We, the viewers salute you. Happy travels 👍

@5tevieb954

2 жыл бұрын

If carling …. 😂😂😂😂

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you si much, I’m delighted you enjoyed the videos!🙂

@CharlieMac53

2 жыл бұрын

I think you really need to watch Itchy Boots if you're impressed with this.

Freddie do give us an update on the problems the Bonnie encountered and how they were solved once you've had chance to investigate and rectify. Thanks for posting your adventures/misadventures best wishes.

@balkanhajduk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This is important

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely will do- tomorrow’s vlog!🙂🛠👌🏻

@bloomers100

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs yes that would be good to know. great series, thanks

As a much older guy experienced in such motorbike trips, I'd say don't rush it, take your time, you need to be able to stop whenever the fancy takes you. Take your tent, but alternate wild camping for one or two nights, with an inexpensive hotel...it breaks things up, plus gives you that hotel to look forward to & shower, TV, charge your phone, breakfast etc. Personally I'd plan a minimum of two weeks for what you did on this trip & before setting off, make sure your bike is in tip top mechanical condition. Your bike broke because it wasn't. If so, emergency cover is less needed. Above all though, this has been a very very enjoyable watch, you're a natural on camera & at this. New subscriber here. All the very best on your next trip.

@stevek3636

2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right sir.

@balkanhajduk

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@tman5634

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevek3636 Thank you Steve, it's appreciated. I've done many motorbike trips & to 29 countries so far. I've found the most enjoyable budget way is to do as I've mentioned.

@timw4030

2 жыл бұрын

Quite right, you always need space in your luggage for extra time. Something I learnt quickly on my trips from Germany to Barca on an '89 Tenere. Great times if you can laugh your way through the Sh.. that may come.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

These are very good tips, thank you T Man! Delighted you found the channel🙂

One piece of advice I always say which has been passed down to me and applies to not just motorcycles but many facets of life - maintenance is a whole lot cheaper and less stressful than repairs and failures in the long run! 😉

You are an absolute flippin' hero Freddie. How on earth you remained so calm and positive with so many set-backs is a miracle - most people would have 'given up' several times over! Fantastic trilogy - enjoyed every minute of your adventure.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, and delighted you enjoyed it!🙂🙌🏻

It’s the trials and tribulations of your trip that you’ll look back on with the fondest of memories. Imagine the lack of content a long motorway journey would have provided. Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Excellent. Thank you.

Hi Freddie, been there, done that, ate the pie (the humble type on more than one occasion). You articulated well the absolute terror that is felt when it all goes wrong and you're on your own. Back in the 70s and 80s it was worse, no phone and motorways in France were thin on the ground. I was so fortunate at times as total strangers helped me with mechanical assistance and a bed for the night. Many things to learn from this experience like don't ride at night, carry a basic tool kit and a map. Using campsites is no bad thing, in France and Spain they are relatively cheap, have good facilities (most with a cafe and shop) and you meet like minded people and 'party' so think before giving it up as an option. These days I tend to mix it up with camping and the occasional F1 type motel.

@patricksslkpatricksslk2624

2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like its still affordable and pleasant.

I’m in the United States in Philadelphia. Just bought an 2006 Bonneville because of watching your videos for the past year. Ty for all the content.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear it and congrats on the new purchase!🙂

I think this is possibly why Itchy Boots rides a Honda! Sorry to hear of your travails. If I had to travel far, it’d be a Honda. Good luck

I saw The Missenden Flyer meet you in one of his recent episodes and he spoke so highly of you that I decided to check out your channel, and I'm very glad I did! Loving your backlog of content, and this most recent trip, and I dare say you tend to include the best music of the motorcycle youtubers. My good man, you have yourself (at least one) swedish subscriber!

@art-attack

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I discovered Freddie via TMF. Equally enjoying Freddie’s videos.

@chewie8

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 👍

Thank you Freddie for 3 of the most captivating and entertaining videos I've seen in a very long time. I'm currently suffering from anxiety and your trip was something my son and I had promised ourselves we'd do one day on our bikes, sadly it'll be a journey I'd have to make alone now but you've reminded me that fortune does favour the brave Freddie and the who dares wins you displayed is totally inspiring. I'm looking forward to checking out your adventures... thanks again buddy.

That’s a trip you’ll never forget.It’s always a learning experience if nothing else.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

So true🙂

@balkanhajduk

2 жыл бұрын

It's everything 🙌 😌 ❤️

@bfiftytwo1155

2 жыл бұрын

Why not going to the nearest Triumph service station ?

Great series of videos on trip though France. Forty years ago I did a very similar trip, with breakdown, and it was hugely enjoyable - no mobile phones back then, I navigated by the sun and road signs. My tips for riding in France: 1) get yourself a good quality motorcycle satnav - much better than a phone, you always have a satellite signal and mine shows scenic routes, restaurants and hotels. 2) Don't travel on the Peage - ever - it's expensive, boring and tiring and in my experience not any faster than the free routes. You're not seeing France you're just travelling past it. 3) Stay in hotels/pensions/hostels - you can travel much lighter, get a comfortable nights sleep and a shower and spend more time riding and exploring. What you save from the Peage can go towards the hotels.

Great video! I couldn’t wait for each episode to be posted. I’ve done 24,000 miles of motorcycle travel in the last 18 months. All in the United States, other than a few days jaunt into Mexico. Never a breakdown, but riding a 250cc Yamaha for most of it, and now a 600cc Honda. I’ve never camped more than a couple of nights between hotels. That helps to make the trip less expensive, but the occasional hotel helps to make it less of a drudgery. Camping is also easier if occasionally you stay in the same campsite for two nights as you rest and explore the area. The constant travel each day, while camping each night, really takes a toll. I also try to not have an ambitious plan or schedule to meet.

Absolutely loved this series of vlogs. Defo agree with you about breakdown cover! To be fair the Bonnie has been sounding progressively worse in the last 10 video’s and sounded awful at the beginning of this trip. The timing chain sounds like its giving up the ghost and slapping itself to death. Please get it to a garage and update us to what was wrong. Hope its not terminal. Keep up the amazing videos, you are without doubt my current favourite blogger!!

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say so, thank you!🙌🏻🙂 Timing chain- I’ll try and do this too. Thanks for the heads up👌🏻👌🏻

@michaelcayer8358

2 жыл бұрын

I'm no bike mechanic, but I was thinking the exact same thing as he drove off in the beginning of this last episode.

Love this guy, he's always so honest and his self analysis is excellent. We all make mistakes but as long as we learn from them that's all that matters. Glad you made it home safe.

Thankyou Freddie from down under. You did exceptionally well. It wouldn,t be a motorcycle trip without some form of drama involving the weather or the mechanical issues or your accomodation or the roads or any number of issues thay only motorcycle travel can give you. Thank you again.

Towards the end of this commentary, you mentioned that 'you see so many things'. It's unfortunate that you didn't share any of those things you saw with us. I think you had more footage of the boat ride than what you did of you on the motorcycle. You really love to talk. Your presentation is exceptional. But you really *REALLY* love to talk. Try not to give away any more laptops. Wishing you many more happy and safe travels.

What an episode! That was one hell of a nail-biter. Looking forward to more videos from you, Freddie. Also, a bit of a possible suggestion for those "lonely" hours alone in a tent: a flashlight and a good book.

@fasteddy3661

2 жыл бұрын

You don't need a flashlight with an e-book and it is much more compact.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Very true- I will buy a flash light next time!🙂

Motorcycle camping is what you make it. In the beginning I just carried a tent so I could sleep for the night. Over the years, I've learned to enjoy the camping aspect more. I now carry a roomy 2 person tent, cooking equipment, foldable chair and table. I spend a lot of time researching camp spots that are private and have a good view. I love spending the night relaxing alone in nature, just staring into the sunset while enjoying a good drink and snack. I hope you'll give motorcycle camping a proper try.

Well Freddie, your adventure reminds me of old times. I would like to congratulate you. You have graduated from distinguished motorcycle enthusiast to hardcore biker. I would be honored to ride with you across America. You never forget a trip like that. You’ll be telling the story at the bar for years to come. I hope the old triumph survived.

Experienced this years ago when travelling through France trying to avoid Peage. My satnav was not up to date and i did not have a decent roadmap .Ended up travelling East when i wanted to be South then realized my satnav had a compass which got me going south. Still a night mare and taught me not to rely on just satnav . Understand your nightmare . A decent map can be unfolded and a better picture of the road networks viewed than on a tiny phone or satnav screen .

Glad you made it back with you and the bike in one piece. I'm interested to see what the issue is with the bike, you've got to take care of your ride better.

Well done Freddie. You managed to surpass all the difficulties with proper calmness. Hope you don't have to change the bike, hopefully you can repair it with a decent expense. I admire you for being honest and admit the short comings from your end as it should be. That's what makes you a Gentleman.

The hardest the experience, the greater the memories... It has been amazing to follow you through this journey Freddie, can't wait to see more

It's been a lifetime since I was in Ipswitch. :) Thanks for taking us along for the ride Freddie.

Bummer with the rain and mechanical problems 😕 One thing about these trips and having a bike. You can become very resourceful and comfortable working on issues as they pop up. Well done.💪 Especially learning that you have to take care og your bike. What a wonderful trip that has created great memories. Thanks for sharing this ride with us all. 😊

In hindsight I would have slept in a hotel one night before arriving to Barcelona and another night in the trip back to England. As you said, the increase in cost is negligible but the added comfort is huge.

What a trip, I got to hand it to you, kept it together and filmed through it all, thanks for making the extra effort to take us along with you Freddie ✌️

It's all a learning curve mate! Good on you for going it alone and roughing it. Just look at Ted Simon, he left ambitious and clueless with all of the wrong gear but saw more of the world in four years and experienced more than most of us will in a lifetime. My tip is forget the trendy gear and go practical and utilitarian, it makes thing so much more comfortable on a long trip even if you don't look "cool". Oh and take a proper tool kit! You'll have to update us on what actually went wrong with the Bonnie.

Freddie, your channel is a gem. This London Barcelona travel series was pure joy to watch. Engine failure under rain, cold, miles and miles abroad, doing math for gas and ETA, what a motivation drain. Glad you made it ;)

Quite enjoyable and entertaining for us the viewers all sat at home eating our evening meal or having a coffee while watching another well presented vlog, thanks Freddie and glad you made it back without any final mechanical terminal catastrophe. Now I would think you'll be having serious thoughts about the Bonneville being professionally looked at and fully serviced, just give it a good clean first eh? Ha! ha! Or is it time to trade it in for a larger and more capable touring bike with what you have in mind for the future?

who needs Jack Kerouac when you have Freddie Dobbs! Some great storytelling and a great adventure, well done Freddie, glad you made it home

Loved this trilogy Freddie. Your honesty and down to earth attitude deserves a sub. Things I do when travelling is, bike gets a service, carry some tools even an adjustable spanner, tie wraps, Gaffa tape (roll about 3ft onto a Biro or pencil, (holds things together) Araldite, (I take JB Weld, it would’ve saved the Titanic), small multi-tool with various bits, and chain lube, and most importantly, take your time and enjoy yourself, “we’re here for a good time…. Not a long time” thanks for sharing 😃👍

Loved watching this trip, I'm off to Spain on Sunday, riding across France like you, it's a trip I've done before so I've learnt many lessons and like you said, european breakdown cover is a must. Hope the bike makes a full recovery..👍

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Have an incredible trip, Wayne!🙂🤘🏻🇫🇷🇪🇸

Beautiful trilogy,Freddie! I think we all enjoyed and suffered with you thru every up and down of the trip! Well done for keeping the high spirits,the Bonnie was a hero,she took you home on her last legs...Let us know what's wrong with her! Way to go!

Sometimes the harder trips are the ones we are proud of and remember the most. Good job making it back in one piece.

Hi Freddie. I’ve only watched 2/3 of your videos but I must say. I feel like I learned a lot about you just from watching the last 5 minutes of this one. You show a lot of honesty and humility and I respect that. I’m looking forward to enjoying more of your channel. Thanks for sharing

Character building trip Freddie and one you will look back on with fond memories in time. Any update on what’s wrong with the Bonneville ?

@BillyBigBalls770

2 жыл бұрын

It's a Triumph, hardly surprising 🤣

@Shinysideup

2 жыл бұрын

I own two triumphs lol, they have been excellent.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

This is very true- it was some good character building for me👌🏻👌🏻 It was a spark plug issue/lead issue

Great filming and editing on what looked like a spectacular adventure. Thanks for carrying us along with you. I really, really enjoyed your visit to Angora. Plus one on the suggestion to break up the nights in the tent with an occasional night indoors. It is a real morale boost being able to unpack, unwind, grab a bite, wander around, and then simply return to a warm, dry, clean hotel room. it only takes doing that one or twice a week to revive the spirits enough to prolong a journey indefinitely. Alternately, you could grab just a shower each day/night at truck stops or anywhere that they are available. That alone is a real morale boost as well.

that was a character building journey - the problem is Freddie, after a few months you will forget all the pain and want to do it again 😂 - well done for filming this and audio, doing the ride by shots etc must be a lot of work when your mentally drained so I really appreciate the effort all the way to the end, if KZread do awards this little series should get one - I was tempted to get a wingman but I feel like not being able to sit up inside the tent would be an issue and it does look quite bulky, but that being said with a built in roll matt and sleeping it would leave more room in my top box for other stuff. Hard choice.

Over 20 years ago I was sitting at Dover on my z1000 Kawasaki next to a guy on a Honda cb175. I asked where he was going. South of France he said. I smiled and thought yeah right. I had decided not to use the motorways as I didn’t want to pay. 4 days later after diversions, getting lost etc I arrived at Saint Tropez. In fact as I arrived by the harbour I noticed a Honda cb175. No word of a lie it was the bloke I had met at Dover. I asked him how long it took him expecting him to say days. A day it took him using the motorway. Tortoise and hare came to mind. Needless to say it was the motorway back 100 mph average. Didn’t take long to get back. Enjoying your videos 👍

Huge thanks Freddie for publishing your experiences. I rode my Honda CBF1000 5000kms around Spain and Portugal in the summer 2022. Used Air BB's, hotels, hostels and friends sofas. Planning a EU tour for this July, contemplating camping. Great to get your feedback on this type of biking travel.

Morning Freddie I’d been saving this mini series so just watched all 3 in one go and was hooked from start to finish! The trials and tribulations you had is why this trip was so memorable and will no doubt stay with you forever! The Bonnie will be even more special now for getting you back in one bit…. You endured together and overcame! The funniest bit is when you spot yourself on film and realise how tired and bedraggled you look…. Sorry couldn’t help but laugh! As always thanks for sharing and glad you are home safely! Cheers Dan 👍🏻👌🏻

Man Freddie, you are a trooper! Thank you for taking us along!

What an intense ride with huge ups and downs. Thanks for taking us along and I hope the Bonnie will be alright as well soon!

Wow Freddie! What a journey! Your honesty and composure is an example for us all. Fantastic job reflecting from quayside in Ipswich. We were right there with you! Yours is the show we look most forward to … cheers! 🎉

It's what biking's all about, nobody said it's easy, not always Hunky Dory but it's why we love it, the freedom and fresh air good or bad.

I experienced something like that when i went from Madrid to Barcelona (650kms) on my Royal Enfield Classic 500. The motorways with toll have good illumination, consistent petrol stations through the way, truckers resting areas and picnic areas easily accessible with a simple road that incorporates in and and out from the motorway... i didn't choose this option, instead i chose the 1 lane country road (a parallel one with the toll motorway) and it was a nightmare! but you get what you pay so i just embraced it and prayed that the petrol didn't run out and the bike didn't break... 3 years later im here telling the story, so it went well!

First rule don't travel by motorcycle at night.Always plan to Camp early and leave at daybreak.Then I always somehow break that rule and pay for it.

Well that's it then, you just convinced me that for my trip to Spain I am going to book hotels along the way and do it with some comfort. And, even though I have a new bike, I will still take out Road Side assistance coverage. Thanks for your honesty and your humility on this video. Even though it was tough, I am sure you will look back in time with great fondness of this trip, if only for the life lessons provided. Glad you're home safe.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙂. And have a brilliant trip!🤘🏻🤘🏻🏍

@davidmatthews3093

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just come back from a 10 day tour of Spain and Portugal. I did spend two nights in an hotel when the weather conditions where I needed to be looked awful but apart from that I camped which is my preferred option. By using municipal sites you have all the comforts for about €10 a night. I slept well every night, I showered in clean shower rooms with hot water every night and had a great time at a fraction of the cost of using hotels.

An amazing adventure, maybe a few lessons learned and lifetime memories the joys of biking, glad you home safely, great videos as always thanks Freddie.

I have just come back from a 4 weeks trip. 8.108 kms through Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Switzerland and back to good ol' Germany. I loved it to bits, but in terms of acommodation I have chosen to vary things a bit. Roughly two thirds of the nights I used my tent (Outwell Earth 2) and for the rest I booked me some nice and cosy hotel rooms, especially after bad weather or cold nights. That was a fairly good choice because after a torrential downpour there is no bloody way to get your stuff dry in a small tent...

My brother and I rode through France to the Pyrenees about eight years ago. We very much did it 'on the fly', with minimal planning. My brother was on a well worn Super Tenere and I was on a nearly new cheap Chinese 125!! What could possibly go wrong?! and it did. Half way back my bike blew it's main lighting and my brother's chain kicked off. Totally lumbered, we had to get the train home and left the bikes there. Our planning and ongoing maintenance was appalling and we paid the price. We are planning another trip but this time on new, run in Royal Enfield Himalayans. A hotel stop every other day and planning like it was an SAS mission. Great video here from you. I felt your pain but the memories will make you smile 🙂

Nice one Freddie, that was an amazing trip, so many memories made, some tough times but a truly character building experience.....legend!

There's nothing better than the highs of motorcycle touring. There will always be lows (as you know), but they teach you valuable lessons for the next tour. Thanks for taking us along!

I envy your adventurous spirit. You're right - its about living! Loved your story!

Great little series Freddie and enjoyed watching it. I’ve done European trips for the past 18 years and camped a number of times. Best advise in my opinion is always check the bike out, note you never mentioned checking the oil for one. Camping on a trip is hard work but if you spend the odd night in a hotel is splits the adventure, gives you the ability to sort self, kit and bike out. Happy travels and hope to see another one from you soon. 👌

Lot to be said for an old school map 😉 at least you'll remember this journey, the memories build character

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree (in both parts🙂👌🏻)

@niallmatthews2801

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs at least you did it, plenty of guys just ride to Starbucks and back 😜💪

@goldilocks913

2 жыл бұрын

@@niallmatthews2801 some only as long as it’s sunny 😉

Hi Freddie, great video, I learned most of these lessons 30 years ago riding often to southern Spain. France seems to funnel you onto the motorway system so don't fight it. I found that what you pay in tolls you save on fuel (and time) on the toll roads, also there are so many cheap hotels if you use a booking app on your phone, at 66 yeras I don't want to put up a tent after a hard days riding ! On a recent trip to Murcia the most we paid for a hotel was 45 euros.

@LeeCasey

Жыл бұрын

Hi Keith I’m riding down to Murcia next week. Are there plenty of campsites etc on the way through France? I want to camp, not wild camp. Any advice you can give?

What a trip! I can only imagine what that would have felt like, very happy you made it. Intrested to see what you find is wrong with the bike, would love to see some mechanical visuals, and hoping it's not to costly for you, cheers Jem

Brilliantly honest video. So glad you got home safely. Keep up the great videos Freddie.

Awesome Freddie, making memories is what its all about! Hope the Bonnie's issues aren't too serious......

An amazing trip! Thanks for bringing us along.

Well done Freddie, what an ordeal. It’s been great to see the journey warts and all. So good to see your honesty about the experience. Great filming, and music, a great video. I think you need a few days break, but looking forward to your next trip. You’re doing great, both of you.

Great series Freddie, really engaging. The effort you put into these really shines through, great quality. Thank you.

Great story you are able to share, love every minute. I can relate because I did many motorbike trips around Europe pre covid. As they say: ein adventure is a struggle look at from another side. In the beginning, I did a lot of camping and used my tent almost every night. But as you pointed out it gets boring in the evening. Now I love to drop the bike at a hotel, get a shower, dress casually and head on foot to the city center and a restaurant. Feel like missing out a bit more when I'm camping remotely. Thanks for putting up with filming and commenting during your rides just to let us take part. You're doing it brilliantly.

Brilliant video, reminded me of my ups and downs on the road.The worse being standing next to my broken down V Max ,1am in the morning dressed in leathers next to a park where men went to meet other men,I spent the night hiding in a piece of sculpture .

@mrglide7078

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Why do I get images of the Blue Oyster Club in my mind when I read that...

What an amazing trip. I have to give you some huge kudos for doing this trip on a Bonneville. I rode a Bonneville a couple of days ago riding 40 miles on the interstate at 70mph. There is no way I would attempt a 2000 mile trip on such a bike. That what they make big touring bikes for. Hats off to you Freddie. 👍👍👍

What a legend! You took those troubles with such good character, and even kept on vlogging and documenting the whole journey! Fantastic content. Hope your bike is ok, that bonnie is a true adventure bike now!

For soft luggage purchase yourself a wire mesh Pacsafe 120 litre ( weighs less than a kilo ) or separate smaller pair of Pacsafe Rucksack locks. I have used a 120 litre lock Pacsafe for over ten years and never had issues when parking up my bike with a forty litre bag on my luggage rack with tent and soft 20 litre side panniers. It is obvious I have reasonably valuable gear but it cannot be got at without intent and wire cutters. Absolutely worth it for peace of mind when parking up in busy service stations and shopping centres on tours !! Also use it with my 40 litre work rucksack with laptop around London town. I just triple wrap the wire mesh around the bikes rack : )

Wow that's a fair bit of bad luck! Nice work, I really enjoyed watching your adventure, and that's down to your storytelling. I'm glad you decided to slow down and take it easier. I remember Long Way Down felt a bit frantic to me and I was sort of thinking "why are you doing this to yourselves?" I look forward to seeing the Bonneville rise from the ashes.

Just loved this series👍 Entertaining, informative, fun, high quality filming/editing, exciting - just great!👏🏼🏍💨💨

Good for you Freddie. Amazing trip, ballsy doing it alone and camping too. Some pretty hairy moments and you still managed to document it in your very positive upbeat way. @triumphuk give this man a newish bloody bike will you.

@alanbarnes2920

2 жыл бұрын

Yes come on Triumph Uk..must have something they can donate to him for all the free advertising he gives them…his hat/shirts and the bike! He needs an agent!

A lot of lessons to be heeded, yet still another captivating video. Felt for you in your time of despair but in spite of it all you and Bonnie did it, take care of her and hug Monika.

I was really hoping well for you. I was relieved to see that you made it back. A memorable adventure!

That was a really great series, thoroughly enjoyable! Great that you got back in one piece and some wonderful memories for you!

I had to laugh at the boots full of water....a schoolboy error we all make once, fantastic trip Freddy, really enjoyable trip to watch

Hi from India. I discovered your channel whilst searching about London. I love your channel. I own a enfield 350 standard. You are absolutely right. One must need to take care of their bikes.

To make things better, tensa hammock for motorcycles, lifesaver bottle for pristine water (good for 6000 litres). Tool kit based on your worked experience maintaining your motorbike (just basic repairs needed). USB charger on battery for charging and audiobooks (only very exciting ones). Great show, you should come down under I could ride shotgun for your trip in Australia. All of France fits into just one State (New South Wales). For security, use backpacker lockable metal mesh to wrap around unattended gear, bags, helmet etc.

Well, there have been a lot of tense KZread viewers this evening. All of us willing you onwards. Epic stuff, its just like my own road trips.Well done Freddie!

Oh my god, that was an amazing adventure. Glad you were able to get back on the Bonneville, hopefully the bike is going to be allright!

Looking forward to this, just settled in with a cup of tea and my feet up.👍

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Have a good evening Shane🙂☕️

Absolutely loved it, The Bonneville is one tough color cookie 🤩Fantastic Freddie.

Freddie!, followed this little series from the start!, loved every episode, what an inspiration you are!, would deffinatly give this a go in the future!, well done you!, what an absolute legend!, all the best!.

I've ridden the length of France, and roughly through the same areas, many times over the years and without using toll autoroutes. There are many good, scenic roads that can be found by reading a map and planning your route yourself--and it's possible to make good progress on them too. Also, I never slept rough and very much looked forward to my evenings camping in the municipal campsites found in most towns along the way at roughly 6 Euros a night on average. While I'm here: a big shout out to Yamaha for giving 14 years of touring without a single breakdown.

I live 38 miles from Dover and own a 4x4 plus a bike trailer, I was thinking about getting myself down to Dover when I realised the vlog's are taking place days before, well done FD it might be worth getting a little back up list from people like myself and others if you are off on other adventures.

Totally enjoyed your video as we do all of them, you coped so well on your own overcoming any problems, hope your Bonnies not too expensive to fix, your an inspiration to anyone thinking of planning a trip like this, best wishes mate.

A harrowing ordeal with unforgettable adventure! Thank you Freddie for taking us along! When you get a chance, I am curious to the fate of the Triumph.

What an epic journey that was! Loved how you looked quite calm through all that drama. Great series of videos.

Great to follow your trip Freddie very interesting , you will be talking about it for years to come. Best of luck future trips

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!🙂

Well done Freddie, A real motorcycle experience that you will look back on for a long time , really enjoyed these episodes.👏👏

Oh Freddie, it’s a very difficult lesson to learn. I felt for you, as my sister tells me about France, it closes! You are such a tonic even when you are stressed. Thank you for sharing❤️

Gripping, nail-biting, tension there. So glad you made it back. And thank you for taking the time and energy to make this mini-series for us. I loved it. Oh, and what's the matter with the Bonnie?

Epic trip Freddie, looking forward to hearing the Bonnie is sorted and back on the road. Would be good to see a vid on getting it repaired as well….as a finale 👍🏻

Well done! Sounds crazy tough. But worth doing once so you’ll always think back on the tough time when things are super nice at your hotel etc. you’ll appreciate all those little things that everyone else takes for granted. Sometimes hardship puts the rest of life in perspective and makes you resilient. Thanks for sharing it.

Such an amazing story and journey, beautiful sites and editing with ups and downs , that bit where it clunked down to 50mph had me on the edge of my seat

this brought back so many memories for me in an eloquently presented package. Despite all the setbacks, the trials and tribulations, I wouldn’t swap them out for anything. It’s our freedom being on the open road on a bike. Look forward to following more adventures 🙌🏍