Beautiful video!!! I've been through Picos de Europa, Asturias, Cantabria (Santander) many times (being Spanish and living here helps) and I feel there are still hundreds of places to visit and roads to ride. Last route I did was called "Around Asturias": 1.000 kilometers riding a circular route through Picos and the north coast. I still dream around riding there, every corner is a surprise, lovely local people, there is always a bar to stop by and a have a chat to ask for new routes where you can ride. Rain in one mountain, sunny in the next valley. I've been in the Pyrenees this summer and it was great, but I still prefer Picos de Europa. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and hope you do many others!

Big nostalgia. I've done several trips to the Picos, including one or two of the sections on the video. The important thing to grasp is how wild and empty it is. Even sticking to paved roads you can ride for hours and see half-a dozen vehicles, two bars (one shut), zero fuel stops, and a scattering of ancient hamlets unchanged since the middle ages. There are countless unmade trails but you are on your own. Don't expect that someone will be along to help you out. You can't just nip off the trail for fuel. It can turn from hot sun to bitterly cold and wet overnight. There is a minor injuries unit in Potes (how do I know this?) but for any significant injury or breakdown you have to get yourself and bike to Santander or Bilbao. Fabulous place, but wild and unforgiving.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Notes isn't exactly a big town. Really took me back how wild it was! Really loved that feeling of empty trails in the mountains.

@salvareo

9 ай бұрын

Yep! I'm from Spain , living in Santander. I'm a long distance dirt rider too. The difference between Spain and other remote and wild places to ride is a big important one: If you have an accident, like a friend of mine had in a remote area of Pyrinees... you will be picked up by an helicopter in 1 hour and taken to an european hospital. I had the same experience in Morocco and we were fucked this time Cheers

@colinlow1167

9 ай бұрын

@@salvareo Thank you, useful to know. Santander is easy access from the UK, and the Picos only one hour away from Santander, so a UK rider might not realise that it is a whole different ball game from what they are used to in the UK.

I need some of this in my life..❤️ Brilliant.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul!

I really like to attempt at more of a story telling theme.....it's noticeable, unpredictable, and refreshing in a way that doesn't distract from the content. Keep evolving and bringing us on the journey.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Kind words. I'll keep trying 👌😊

@richandiben

9 ай бұрын

Agreed, the narration is very soft and quiet. Add some volume and compression 👍

I feel blessed as a spaniard living in the north of spain and owning an adv motorbike. Great video!!! Loved it.

What a stunning location, now firmly decided this will be my first away ride outside the UK

Beautiful mate…I really enjoyed that 11 minute escape. There’s only a few quality ADV content creators I watch & yours is one..thanks for your efforts 🤙🏻

@MotoMission.

9 ай бұрын

Yep. This is epic

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Brock!

was there in May en route to a Trans Portugal attempt, TET, and bits and bobs, like you things did'nt go smooth, snow, fire, punctures, lost subframe bolt, call to the emergency service and finally the shits for four days. A great eye opener for those that dont know. Nice vid and nice words too.

Bloody hell, if that doesn't make you want to get off your backside and book some ferry tickets, you're dead from the neck down. Lel, your films are getting better and better - you're fast becoming the UK's answer to RyanF9 and we bloody love you for it.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

High words indeed. Can you send an email to Brittany ferries and tell them 😂 I spend too much money with them!

I'm happy you enjoyed my homeland and its wild beauty! Every year I make a 6 days enduro-trail-road trip in the Northwest of Spain and it is always awesome. If you ever come back let me know and I'll show you some other nice places.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

We will post if we have a plan to!

It's such a beautiful video..much thank..keep us on your adventures ..

Awesome film, great shots and your passion shone through. This is the new benchmark for moto travel on KZread.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! Really kinda words man.

Great Video Great landscape. I love it 🎉

Another fascinating video - thank you 👍

Hay....this is one of my favourite videos you've ever done! Awesome, thanks again from CANADA!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Amazing video Llel, simply amazing! Thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

A piece of art. Lovely and evocative.

Well done, thank you from Canada.

Beautifully done Lell. What a great ride!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Llel, I think your video really does justice to the Picos area of northern Spain. Loved it and shared with my biker mates. Going for the 4th time in September. The scenery, roads, food and people amazing. Thanks 👍🏼

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Brilliant. Morning coffee from chilly central Ohio took me from here to there. Now, to modify the bucketlist...

Great video, great trip. Well done. I will travel there next summer...

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Have fun!

I've scoured YT for everything Picos (motorcycle) related, I'm not particularly hooked on the TET but this is the most interesting and well put together video of the region that I've seen. Most are absolute garbage consisting of a POV ride with not a great deal more, but this is how a proper bike travel video should be so well done and thank you!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! The kindest words. Trying to make stuff easy to watch and inspiring! Honestly, the TET loop here is really something special. The Linesman did an insanely good job.

wow, what a view

Amazing trip, great video production! keep it up!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed.

That’s a great video. Book a ferry. Fill the tank. Ride. 👍🏻

Excellent as usual lel not jealous at all spent nine days in Portugal this may and stopped of at potes on the way home and had a three day ride ...epic scenery and terrain can't wait to gp back and ride more of it..

Brilliant Llel

Great video. Well captured! We were out there too in latter August. Stunning rides and recognisable views, though weather mixed.

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

It's the mountains. It's gonna rain 😂 Thanks for the kind words.

What a brilliant video Amigo. Thank you ❤

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love it full of ups n (very minor) downs..would love to do the picos, hidden gem for now, sort of 😉 great footage 👌🤜

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 I hope it becomes less hidden.

What a dream ride.

Fantastic and stunning! Thank you for this video, you have totally inspired me to do it and now i have down sized to a 300 rally I can conker the world 😆

Awesome looks absolutely stunning

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Holy Moly that's a great film! :)

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Beautifully done!!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video, enjoyed this

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great episode mate

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video, hope I can find some of those tracks next year. Love your spirit mate! I’m told by my friend Grahm that you live near him in Wales. I met him at Isle of Man TT in 22 and he is kind enough to store my bike for me until I return. Love what you do and keep plugging man. Would sponsor but I’m a poor traveler 🤨

Such a good trip, great film

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Great footage, excellent editing, loved the music as well, Top marks , Rich T Teamsnapper

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Rich! 😊

i have but one thumb to give sadly. This was excellent and inspiring! Thanks.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Can't wait for the full-length version

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

You are joking 😂

Feeling inspired to book a ferry crossing and pack my bike up for an adventure! The drone footage was great

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@davidmatthews3093

5 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazineWas it straightforward to get permission to use the drone in the national park?

I was totally absorbed in your video and your narrative. Excellent. I look forward to more of same, but not same if you get my drift. How was the desert X? I’ve heard good things. Should I sell something to buy one as I’m keeping my v4 pikes peak awhile yet? Or maybe get something older/cheaper and do some trails . Great vid 👏👏👍

Great storytelling Llel. I struggle to make videos this short and to the point 😂

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

You and me both! Takes some brutal cutting 😂

Great film Lel, Nice to see you sometime. Mark.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

I am fortunate enough to live in Asturias, and live an hour away from the Picos. Potes is one of my favourite places along with Cangas De Onis! I am glad you like this area, we do too! Safe riding.

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Beautiful

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Just found your channel. Great work.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I did the Sotres to Espinama trail both ways in June on my Tracer 700 road bike. Loved doing that trail, plus we found many other high trails too over the week we were there.

I've been there and I can only agree

brilliant- thank you :)

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great story Lel. I've done the roads around the Peco's and the ACT Portugal, but not that section of the TET. Must put it on my list.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

You should! I truly joyous ride.

I discovered this while motorcycling through Northern Spain and Portugal and wondered what the far away `hills` were ..wow indeed . Watch out for over enthusiastic motorcycles over cooking corners in overloaded touring bikes was my only worry whilst there. I watched the Spain /Italy world cup match in a camp site there , i said i supported Italy ..hilarious !.

Funny enough my last trip was this section of TET and down into Portugal. I lost my jacket with my passport in it (probably in a similar place, only about 2 hours off the ferry), broke my phone while fixing my sidestand and then my bike was stolen in Bilbao while I was getting my emergency passport. With all the shit going wrong I didn't manage to make it into the Picos proper so I will have to go back sometime.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Mate, what a fuckin nightmare. You absolutely need to go back 👌

I was gonna go to Norway, I think you've changed my mind. Cracking video 😁

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

I mean, Norway doesn't sound bad! Spain is a fair bit cheaper though 🤣

@bexupnorth

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine I am from Yorkshire, so that's a strong appeal 🤣

Phenomenal short movie, definitely worth the wait! It seems some tough editorial decisions were made to keep the length down to satisfy the short attention spans out there... bit of a shame. I bet the cutting room floor for this one has some gems!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

It always does. The murder your darlings principle is always in hard effect. Some of the drone shots are really long and beautiful 😅 KZread is a cruel place for this stuff though.

wicked vid mate,hopefully there next year do you reckon i'll get my multi v4 around most of that?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

No idea, never ridden one. Depends on how you ride, but possible!

all i have to say 👏👏👏👏 very nice

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Armenia has some great riding along the transcaucasian trial

We made him come, it’s true and he loved it!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Yew!

One of the best YT movies I’ve seen for a long time. Great music, great commentary and great scenery all come together perfectly. Nice one.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David. Not everyone liked the music 😂

how far out do you stick the 360 out to get the nice full side shots as i seem to not have mine out as far but dont wana go crazy far if you get what i mean. great video loved it i will be looking to get ADV and maybe heading down some of those trails soon

What a wonderful video. You have my full admiration for your riding skills, filming skills and cutting skills. Wow! I am really impressed. May I ask a few questions? Which drone do you use? And how the heck do you make your drone follow you on the bike. Or are those scenes filmed manually? I have the DJI Air and I have never ever managed to make this thing follow me on the bike,,,,,

@BrakeMagazine

6 ай бұрын

Using an Air 2S. It's not the best tbh, so I'm careful with it. That's why the riding always is a bit slow with the drone. It can only really go behind. I put the controller on the handlebars using a phone mount, with a universal adapter stuck to the back of it. Currently using Quadlock. Have used Mous. Both decent. If you can get one a Skidoo 2+ is the best drone for this. it's amazing, but a bit out of my budget atm and they are tricky to get in Europe. Apparently the newer Air 3 from DJI is better again.

Not FIRST Love you guys!!!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

😂

Brilliantly told and editted Lel. Those views! Almost felt like I was there but I know it wasnt a fraction of what it was actually like. Would you ever consider a vid of a lot of just riding, like semi-editted b-roll riding footage along the super scenic trails?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Not on the main channel. I'm considering a second one with those kinda videos for sure., kinda like Brake Magazine Longer. The problem is that my audience and the algorithm are fickle creatures and don't watch anything but MiniTip Monday. I nearly didn't post this.

@k_plax

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine I’ve noticed the variation in the number of views. Seems odd to me. But the longer vids might give you more uploads, play the YT game etc. Glad you posted this vid.

Off down to Desierto Tatacoa and the worderfully named ''Trampoline de la Muerte'' tomorrow!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Yew! Enjoy. Stoked you're back riding!

Great vid Llel, its next on my list. What time of year did you do it?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

May.

Awesome! Might be time for me to change to a bike that can do gravel… 😘

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

You should!

I used to offroad in the picos national park a few years ago . until they stopped it !( think its a 600 euro fine if you ride in the park ... but there i still on fantasic route that i legal . starts at Esspinama ( 4 mile before fuenti de ) and ends at sotres. This is the best way to ride it

oh yes i was in Spain and it has amazing roads and views, its country made for bikers. I was in car unfortunately but some day for sure ill do trip with bike there. Best to go there in winter or any other season thats not summer because its just too hot, and its almost constantly full sun, a little too long without shade quickly becomes not just uncomfortable but just dangerous; wear white only ; southern France also have amazing views and curvy country roads; just need to be careful they have very high tickets and zero tolerance for over the speed limit

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

This area is really Spring and Autumn. It's around 2000m at the tops, so it'll be covered in the snow.

Great video! I have the same luggage. Did it mount up easily just using the grab bars / rack thing that came with the bike?

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Hey, It's okay but I'd prefer it mounted a bit further back. I'd buy an extra rack tbh.

Great video as always, doing the dirty dozen in two weeks on my DX, and enjoyed your video on that as well. Question, how do you keep the Insta360 from falling while riding off road, I try and try and as soon as it gets a little rough, it just wants to fall on the hinge point to the ground when mounted out further than 12" expanded, and it tends to rotate a slight bit as well...tips very welcomed :)

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

I struggle 😂 I tend to mount it quite vertical, choose the trail well and get lucky.

Great video . Music is a little loud making the audio a little hard to hear.. or may be its my tv 🤔.

Another great video.. Shame I cant strap my mountain bike on the back of the Motorbike and double the pleasure!! This area looks amazing.

@BrakeMagazine

3 ай бұрын

There is a system for that!

@DuffersMcDuff

3 ай бұрын

No..really!! Im on it!!@@BrakeMagazine

Stunning! I'd love to ride in Spain too. How do you deal with cold/wet/moist weather though? I'm considering the same helmet+googles. Thx!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

So, I made a little extra lip from duck tape. It does the job. 😊

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Definitely much better than my own trip to the Picos and I thought that was a pretty awesome trip in itself!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you have to go back for more!

how do you find these trails and how do you plan such things

Nice video of your trip and adventure! Any tip on where to mount the drone controller while riding off road?Thanks!

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

I mount in on the handlebars using a phone mount and then use removable cable ties to hold the phone on the controller. It's fine but it's not great. Would love a Skydio drone tbh but it's not looking likely at this point.

@Ride2Xplore

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine Skydio would be nice,but its bulky and the company has gone enterprise only now i think! Thanks for replying!

Hi Do you have a gpx of those trails please. Want to bring my nice on her first adventure ride

Hi.. what's the name of the hotel you recommend first day?

Hi! That looks like an awesome adventure. Is it possible to buy / share your gps route? Thank you

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

Trans Euro Trail website. All for free.

beautiful!! What time of the year was this trip?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Early May

I like the concept of this video, riding wilder parts of Europe. How many such places are left in Europe and surrounds?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

An absolute ton if you look, but it depends when you call remote. The Alp, lots of Spain & Portugal and a lot of eastern Europe is very empty.

@GoingNowhereSlowly.

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine fantastic! I think it's important to at least have some wild places. Also, it's something special to connect with that one can only find in places like that

We probably have no idea how much effort goes into filming this. Camera positions, drone flights, camera retrieval, editing,…

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 Maybe in a few years I'll make a video about it 😅

Great vid. Not sure about the suitcase strapped to your back though…

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Where else do you you propose the camera kit goes? 😏

Great vid Llewellyn! I had planned to explore Picos de Europa in the autumn last year, but due to bad weather ended up going to the Pyrenees and Teruel. It was great, Spain is awesome! Want to return and do Picos de Europa soon. I think you should change the airs completely sometime and come to Latin America, maybe on the next bike review! It would be a pleasure to guide you myself 😉

What song is that at the beggining ?

The more miles I'm putting on my desert x the more I hate the front suspesion , its rubbish !! 😂 time for ohlins internal fork kit and a new rear ohlins aswel... that's my holiday put back to next year now 😂 cool vid 👍👍

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Have you thought about another brand? And agreed. It's fine for slower riding but could do with being a bit more controlled.

@Rust_valley_racing

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine all these new bikes have bad suspension that require work to work good ...

Thanks for introducing this part of Spain. I'm familiar with the Pyrenees and I followed a track from North to South through the inland, too. So remote and breathtaking views. Sad thing is, that I cannot take a ferry to reach this area like the Brits😢 BTW MEDIA MARKT is a German chain seller but not Spanish 😉 It belongs to the same ownership as the SATURN markets.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

The only downside of the ferry is the cost but otherwise it is nice. Just a long way! And I did not know that!

Did you do a lot of riding off road on your own. I only ask because i plan to visit in October and am a little apprehensive about riding off road on my own in the Picos

@BrakeMagazine

8 ай бұрын

I did two full days. Its a little remote and has patches without phone signal but there are quite a few small villages on the TET route and people are helpful. I would take some kind of GPS safety thing like a Garmin inReach for peace of mind 😊

nice vido on the Picos. But why do you cross a river at 2:33? for solo riders too dangerous hmm

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Because I could. The route goes that way and I'd be happy to do it again.

Great video bud Watching down under

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Love this channel. One suggestion is to lower or eliminate the music when you are narrating. I can barely hear you talking.

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

What speakers are you using? This is interesting 🤔 The music levels when narrating should be way lower than the voice.

@agus8080

9 ай бұрын

Ive seen this video on a Samsung A22 and also feel the video could improve by slightly lowering the volume of the music (not much, just a bit would be enough). Hope it helps.

Feeling slightly inspired... #TET24

What time of the year you rode it? May?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Yes, may.

@iSlanderEST

9 ай бұрын

@@BrakeMagazine thanks! I’m planning trip around the same time and your video made me think of Picos De Europa

If you think Spain is fabulous for motorcycling, try Portugal … it’s even better!

well done ! Would you mind sharing the GPS trail to follow your steps?

@BrakeMagazine

9 ай бұрын

Hey, The Route is just the Trans Euro Trail loop I mentioned at the start of the video. I did one extra road through the mountains but there is tons of good road on the TET route.

Drones are NOT allowed to be flown in the Picos NP. It's a no drone zone.