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  @terryfernets1922Күн бұрын

  I love the music it's so relaxing , great videos of places that some of us won't get a chance to see😊

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  @midlifemotorcyclediariesКүн бұрын

  Thanks very much Terry 🙏 we’re glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 😀👍

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  @stephenwilliams18244 күн бұрын

  For every vlogger that makes a video of their EU trip, there are 100’s like me that just go and do it. Took an action camera but, it stayed in my bag and not attached to the bike. Besides sunshine, a country road with hedges is par for the course in motorcycle touring.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries3 күн бұрын

  You’re absolutely right, most people don’t vlog - we decided we wanted to create memories so we could look back when we’re old and crinkly! 😂😀

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  @nigelthompson83147 күн бұрын

  Hi what was the date you started this trip?

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries7 күн бұрын

  Hi Nigel, we set off from Plymouth on 26th May! 😀

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  @tjs2019718 күн бұрын

  I am so glade you finally got to do the Tour de France! Beautiful places ❤️

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries8 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Thomas, so are we! We loved our time in France - such a great biking country! 😀👍

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  @stephenchapman83448 күн бұрын

  Looks fantastic. 👍

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries8 күн бұрын

  Thanks Stephen - we really enjoyed this tour! 😀👍

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  @kevinf-b50659 күн бұрын

  An observation, as a former advanced police driving assessor I would humbly recommend some advanced motorcycle rider training for Sue's safety. At the start of your video the footage shows her continuing to indicate left whilst turning right on a roundabout and then cancelling her indicator quite late. Very confusing for following traffic. I know the use of indicators in France is somewhat optional but we can do better, Your steady riding style is to be commended especially on trips abroad and I do enjoy your exploits.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries9 күн бұрын

  Thank you Kevin, we appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching our tour! 😀👍

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  @FxRiderST10 күн бұрын

  These trees on both sides of the road forming an alleyway, are so, um, French. Love it.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries10 күн бұрын

  You’re absolutely right 👍 you know you’re in France alright! We love riding down those tree lined roads! 😀

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  @theboomerangbiker196610 күн бұрын

  Nice video guys. The only thing I miss about living in Australia is not being able to tour through France on the bike. Route Napolean through the Verdun was amazing. Cheers, Nick

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries10 күн бұрын

  Thanks Nick 🙏 as beautiful as Oz is, we would certainly miss the convenience of all the European countries if we were the other side of the world! By the way, I loved the Hitler video and got a Facebook strike for sharing it - promoting extremism apparently! 😀👍

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  @theboomerangbiker196610 күн бұрын

  @midlifemotorcyclediaries Facebook is all over the place on my Hitler video, I appealed against them pulling posts and now they can't make up their minds whether it's bad or not. Clearly their bots aren't able to process humour! 23k views in just 2 weeks though, so obviously KZread doesn't care!

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  @ntvcrv11 күн бұрын

  Cannot believe you did not visit barritz while you were in the area.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries11 күн бұрын

  We stayed in Biarritz on our last tour to Barcelona last October - had a great time! 👍😀

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  @ujay888cc11 күн бұрын

  Meant to say...for a coffee and cake, 'salon de the' is a fabulous cafe in Oradour. Moving place so nice to stop for a coffee afterwards. 😎☝️

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  @jimweagant892012 күн бұрын

  Great video thanks for the ride along 👍👍

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  Thank you Jim! 😀👍

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  @richardb722012 күн бұрын

  Can you tell me what sort of mpg you get from the Tiger 900 on your tour please?

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  To be honest Richard we have no idea 🤷‍♂️ we never bothered checking - on a full tank it gives us a 240 mile range (if ridden sensibly! ) 👍😀

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  @richardb722011 күн бұрын

  @@midlifemotorcyclediaries Thanks. The tours look good!

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  @johnheaney41412 күн бұрын

  Looking forward to next weeks with Oradour-Sur-Glane, went there a few years ago such a moving place

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  Thanks John - you’re right, it’s a very moving, eerie place and definitely a memorial people should see 👍

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  @kencarrcarr375112 күн бұрын

  Hello if you feel this question is either too personal or dare I say impertinent please feel free not to answer it,I have observed that both yourself and Sue aren't the type of people who change your bikes on a whim so at what mileage and age do you begin to think about buying a new bike?Many thanks for the great vids cheers.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  Thanks Ken - we’re happy to answer your question! We both love our choice of bikes and really wouldn’t want to swap them for anything else, so we tend to keep them for at least 3 years (warranties usually run out by then) but because we are not mechanically minded and we can’t fix problems or even do basic maintenance when things start going wrong we believe it’s time to change. We make sure they are both serviced at the dealership on a regular basis and would only consider changing them if they start to let us down. Sue loves her 900 and to be honest, there is nothing out there that would tempt her at the moment - if she did change it would be a trade in for the new 900! My 1250 is the best bike I’ve had, it does everything I need it to do. Hope that helps! 😀👍

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  @kencarrcarr375112 күн бұрын

  Thanks for your honesty I usually change my bikes due to mileage not age at around about 50,000 miles.I own a Pan European ST1300 with 32,000 miles on the clock and a Pan America Special 1250 with 7,000 on the clock trade in values of bikes are appalling at the moment and in no way do they represent the new retail purchase price so I'll just keep mine until they die then buy new once again tatar.

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  @DenisHand-gk6lu12 күн бұрын

  Enjoyed the content very much look forward to the next one all the best to you both

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Denis we appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! 😀👍

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  @richardwitherstone739612 күн бұрын

  My wife and i always watch and enjoy your video's, and it must be the first time we've ever heard Sue angry towards someone ( the chef) and rightly so😊 we did laugh 😂 we did wonder if it's simply a case of alot of french resenting us or they're just built that way? Ride safe, be well👍🏻

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries12 күн бұрын

  Thank you Richard - yes Sue’s not a fan of pretentious and pompous people! 😂 give me a biker cafe anytime - thanks for watching! 😀👍

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  @marcoluoma377013 күн бұрын

  Thanks for another great episode; I look forward to every one. In my three visits to France I had a decidedly, um, unpleasant experience. So I’m happy to live vicariously through your good experience. Thanks again.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thank you Marco 🙏 we’re sorry to hear you had bad experiences in France 😳 what happened? We’ve always enjoyed our time in France ( as long as you stay away from Paris! 😂)😀👍

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  @bogusm894013 күн бұрын

  Good job guys and thank you!

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thank you 🙏 we always appreciate your comments and especially the one about the “likes”! 😀👍

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  @Banditmanuk13 күн бұрын

  Enjoyed the episode thanks. Like you, we enjoy a good hotel but pretentious chefs (and menus) are really off putting. You've got to love the low traffic levels of Spain & France compared to the packed roads of the UK. Eating late there takes a little more getting used to, especially if you want an early start the next day.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks Richard and Carol - like you we love the quiet roads of Spain and France - but still trying to adjust to Spain’s preference for late dining 😬 - just about to catch up with your latest Pyrenees episode! 😀👍

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  @ujay888cc13 күн бұрын

  Another great video. Keep 'em coming ☝️😎

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

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  @grahamhiggins113 күн бұрын

  You guys are incredible. We’re just staying between Bergerac and Bordeaux right now and have flown, but there’s no way I would have the stamina to bike here although we are trying to keep a toddler happy which is tricky in rural France with so few parks and swimming pools. I hear there’s been a global IT meltdown, let’s hope we can all get back home safely.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Graham 👍 you definitely could bike there - from Santander it’s not really that far! Hope you’re having a great time and a safe journey back! 😀👍

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  @arie40713 күн бұрын

  Beautiful triump !!!!

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thank you! 😀👍

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  @ianhamilton187213 күн бұрын

  Liked and thanks as always...

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Ian - we appreciate it! 😀👍

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  @martinhughes976913 күн бұрын

  Great video 1st time I’ve watched 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Martin we’re glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍

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  @martinhughes976913 күн бұрын

  @@midlifemotorcyclediaries watching the first one now ,wrong order but still good 👍🏻

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  @brianmason980313 күн бұрын

  No episode numbers? Can't follow you even though I'd like to.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks Brian - all “The Long Road to Barcelona” videos are numbered! Apart from the final one which is self explanatory! 😀

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  @brianmason980313 күн бұрын

  No episode numbers!!??

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  They’re all numbered! 😀

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  @brianmason980313 күн бұрын

  Do you have other episodes? Does it begin in France? Putting episode numbers in the title would help. meanwhile, no 'like'.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  I agree completely - it was Sue’s idea not to number episodes - will be rectified in episode 3! 😂 - in the meantime this is episode 2! 😀👍

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  @Banditmanuk13 күн бұрын

  ​@@midlifemotorcyclediarieswow the critics are harsh! We've sent a double like. Lots of work gone into making these films.

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  @bogusm894013 күн бұрын

  Why so critical? Dont you people watch this content by your own choice? Someone goes to all the trouble and burns up hours upon hours to make and edit these videos and ask for nothing in return all for the love of sharing entertainment and you say “No Like”! Maybe try doing something useful with your life.

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  @jonathantrice761413 күн бұрын

  Sorry, but there's no blue cheese in your Roquefort. The famous cheese is made 326 km away in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, which is near the Millau Viaduct. It is best eaten locally as it can get very smelly in the bottom of a pannier 😂

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks Jonathan - you’re absolutely right, I got it completely wrong 😂 and I wasn’t even close! 👍😀

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  @mrcintheuk464113 күн бұрын

  Just ask for an entire list of what's in season and then what's in stock, asking why they haven't got an item in stock if it's in season. That should suitably annoy the pompous chef! Yes, that sort of thing really winds me up, like eating food off various kitchen items rather than a plate. It's the "Red" in me again! 😉

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  I’ll remember that if there is a next time! 😂😀👍

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  @sylviecoombes555514 күн бұрын

  Sorry to tell you you got it wrong for the Roquefort village. It’s not the one for the cheese. The cheese Roquefort comes from Aveyron. I do appreciate your videos. I’m French, my husband’s English and funnily enough we’ve got exactly the same motorbikes, even the same colors ! Keep on the good work ! Next time you visit this part of France, we live on the coast about 40 miles north of Biarritz !

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Merci beaucoup Sylvie 🙏 I know I got the cheese location completely wrong! 😂 Mea Culpa - you’ve obviously got great taste in bikes 👍 - needless to say, you live in a beautiful part of France! 😀👍

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  @leeandjancruise14 күн бұрын

  So relaxing watching your travels, lovely roads and peaceful villages. Ride safe.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thank you 🙏 it’s a very relaxing country to tour in especially when you do it at our pace! 😀👍

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  @ducatiboy666814 күн бұрын

  My wife and myself have been motorcycle touring for years when we aren't on a trip I like to look at videos like yours for inspiration for route's and locations. Your videos are well produced very watchable and helpful in giving me new ideas.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much 🙏 we’re really glad you enjoy watching our trips and it’s nice to know you might get some inspiration/information for your future trips! 😀

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  @oriolbates14 күн бұрын

  Tenéis la culpa de que me haya comprado la Triumph Tiger 900. Podéis pedir vuestra comisión a Triumph 😂

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  ¡Felicidades! ¡Esperamos que te diviertas mucho y que tengas buenos viajes!😀👍

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  @MTBrider2614 күн бұрын

  love the new 360 camera shots and your editing has gone up quite a few notches. Well done. Really enjoying this tour and living vicariously through both of you.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries13 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much 🙏 we really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! 😀👍

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  @davidreed681714 күн бұрын

  Isn't France wonderful when you're not in a hurry, cruising along tree lined (empty) roads and stopping off for coffee's (or in my case fizzy water😅) I'm surprised that you both didn't need a second breakfast after that pompous effort, eggs and jam! 😂

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries14 күн бұрын

  Thanks David - it certainly is a wonderful country to take your time through (we’re never in a hurry!) - you can keep Michelin star restaurants, we’d rather have a biker cafe! 👍😀

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  @suebt879414 күн бұрын

  Have you got headsets to talk to each other during rides? Great to see you out as ever xxx

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries14 күн бұрын

  Thanks Sue - yes we’ve got intercoms in our helmets so we’re in constant contact! 😀👍xx

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  @jvl483214 күн бұрын

  Happy to have Breakfast with you! Great tour!

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries14 күн бұрын

  Thank you 🙏 happy to have you along! 👍😀

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  @LSmith-dl7ne15 күн бұрын

  Looking for doggie sitters? Trusted House Sitters might be an option for your future travels. Not on commission I promise - just sitters ourselves and fans of your channel 😊

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries15 күн бұрын

  Thank you for watching our adventures ☺️ Coincidentally we have just discovered Trusted House Sitters. Our first experience was fab and we’ve already booked again!😀👍

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  @ducatiboy666817 күн бұрын

  Great to see you both riding and enjoying my beautiful home country.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries17 күн бұрын

  We loved Northumberland ❤️ what fantastic countryside and really friendly people! 😀👍

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  @wormwood66619 күн бұрын

  Where did you buy the 360 map..?

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries19 күн бұрын

  Bought in online - just googled Wales 360 ( or Snowdonia 360) 😀👍

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  @bonerfi925421 күн бұрын

  You guys were just a few tents down from our small group. As I walked past, I recall being impressed at your choice of bikes (as in husband and wife having different brands). Love the video and have subbed the channel.

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  @ogasi179821 күн бұрын

  amazing, truly amazing - well done fella, from a fellow Englishman

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries21 күн бұрын

  Thank you, I appreciate it! 😀👍

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  @timbo920022 күн бұрын

  Bit commercial and sanitised for me. Try the Farmyard Party at Duncomb Park in Yorkshire. Beautiful country estate on the edge of Helmsley. £50 for the whole wknd, with thirty bands playing across four marquees and a great array of food stalls and biking gear stalls. Plus you are supporting motorcyclists rights as its a MAG event.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries22 күн бұрын

  Sounds like a great festival! 😀👍

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  @timbo920019 күн бұрын

  Thank you, it is.

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  @ducatiboy666823 күн бұрын

  My wife and myself are now retired and have motorcycle toured in Europe for over 30 years this year it was for a month. Even as we are heading to our state pension age we still get the same sense of excitement and adventure we first enjoyed many moons ago and will keep doing it till we can't. Keep riding keep having fun🏍️👍

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries23 күн бұрын

  That is exactly our attitude 👍 keep riding until we can’t! A months trip sounds great - keep it up! 😀👍

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  @backontwowheels946923 күн бұрын

  I am so glad you made it there this year, just a bit disappointed that I did not see you there, I would have definitely said hello. There is so much all going on at the same time you have to plan who you want to listen to etc, I saw Richy Vida a few times with the missenden flyer but never got to listen to his talk or get to say hello. This was my 4th time and for the first time I took my bike (a brand new Himalayan 450) around the Bridgestone trail - first time off road too. It was not without incident but that’s what we ride for haha. I am also of a certain age but I don’t mind camping as my tent I can stand up in too (helps being a short ass lol) Maybe I will see you next year

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries23 күн бұрын

  Thank you - it’s a shame we didn’t get to meet you too! As you say there’s so much going on it’s difficult trying to get round every stand and speaker. Congratulations on taking the Himalayan on the trails 👍 we’re definitely going next year so hopefully see you then! 😀👍

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  @baldiedash23 күн бұрын

  You were the first people I met and spoke to as I parked up to check in. It was nice to meet you.

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries23 күн бұрын

  Thank you - nice to chat to you too! 😀👍

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  @bobdumbell24 күн бұрын

  would of been great to meet you guys, we were there for the 4 days and stayed in my semi converted van - works really well, its a great festival but a long way from the highlands! Another cracking video guys

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries24 күн бұрын

  Thanks very much Bob - it would have been great to see you too! Maybe next year? - a converted van sounds great but that’s a hell of a trek from the North! 😀👍

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  @mikepovey818025 күн бұрын

  Been on most of the routes you have done and thank you for your information about them

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries25 күн бұрын

  Thanks Mike! 😀👍

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  @mikepovey818025 күн бұрын

  Good to see you both back. I'm going that route in August, looks totally pooo at Plymouth off. Why don't they cater for bikers. Utter shit lol glad you guys are back. 😂😁 currently in Cambodia and Thailand and Vietnam touring. So keep up the good vidios

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries25 күн бұрын

  Yes Plymouth is really poor for facilities 😟 - we loved Vietnam and Cambodia - great places - are you on bikes or standard holiday ? 😀👍

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  @nunnyd6925 күн бұрын

  How far is the glamping from the main area, food, bars, stalls, entertainment etc? As I’ve not been to ABR yet but want to go 2025

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  @midlifemotorcyclediaries25 күн бұрын

  This year’s Glamping area was about 8 mins walk from the food stalls and some of the bars - it’s all pretty accessible but it is a huge area. Well worth going! 😀👍