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  @waters1801Күн бұрын

  This is the first video I am watching from you! I thoroughly enjoyed it, will definitely be watching more! Thank you sir.

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  @theheroblob5036Күн бұрын

  Another interesting and enjoyable vid! I cycled the Tourmalet several years ago (along with many of the other Pyrenean passes). Seriously hard work going up, but a ton of fun coming down... 80kmh, overtaking cars and vans!

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  @GSHantsКүн бұрын

  Thank you, you were quite right with your ‘awesome col du Tourmalet’ Stunning scenery, with a lovely waterfall thrown in too.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  It’s a very beautiful place Isn’t it 😃

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  @Chickenboots1Күн бұрын

  Vielha - spain is a must! Check it out on maps to see if you’re nearby.

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  @StevejohnlawКүн бұрын

  That pass looks stunning!

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  It was incredibly beautiful 😃

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  @getyourmotorrunning...Күн бұрын

  I'm with you. I have a 2 month old R1250GSA. Bought in in preference to the new 1300.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Cool….. it’s interesting how many GS riders (myself included) are not big fans of the latest 1300GS 🤔

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  @NojmotoКүн бұрын

  Brilliant little series on every level. Thank you.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thank you so much 🙏

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  @thewoodster8607Күн бұрын

  Re fuel: the GS is designed to run on both. You will hear lots of different opinions about this. 😄😄😄😄 Lovely scenery.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thank you - I appreciate that - I did wonder if I should change to the 98 but I won’t bother now 👍

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  @SouthWest-jj8yuКүн бұрын

  Think the petrol thing is a real mix of factors 95 or 98? I’m not sure but think that’s the octane or burn level measure nothing to do with the more recent added ethanol. Ethanol has been added in recent years at 5 or 10 percent but this is also not quite true as it means up to 5 or 10 percent. If you watch auto shenanigans he does several videos measuring various petrol station fuel for ethanol and finds many have much less than the 5 to 10 some in fact didn’t have any at all. More than one comment in a comment, top gear did an experiment many years ago Jeremy did it running a car down in neutral then running down in high gear, used petrol in neutral none in high gear that’s clutch out. Cyclists in Tour de France usually beat the motorcycles and can reach 60 to 70mph.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thank you so much for your VERY helpful response!!! 😃 The cyclists over here are pretty amazing - I don’t know where they get their strength from 😳

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  @andrewbadger4797Күн бұрын

  Really enjoyed this video Tony. Made me want to buy a GS again! Stay safe! 👍🏻

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thanks Andrew 😃

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  @AliG-iq4gdКүн бұрын

  I use 98 in France by preference, as it does give better mileage and should be less methanol included. BUT - I always check the comparative price with 95 as sometimes the difference is too great to justify. The only cablecar I have seen running - is the one from Lac de Fabrege up to the 'Petit Train d'Artouste' - which is worth a morning or afternoon off the bike. Scenery on the little train is pretty much what you see from a bike BUT - a different angle/elevation. (Don't bother with the hike up to the reservoir - it could be the most dangerous thing you do on your bike trip ). I also always ride with two fingers over brake - it steadies throttle and also I feel I am less likely to 'grab' brake. Clutch I also tend to do the same - prob just habit.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thank you so much for your helpful reply…. and I wish I’d known about the train - sounds like it would have been amazing 😃

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  @mysterybiker1717Күн бұрын

  I always use e98 in my bikes as e95 can cause plastic fuel tanks to swell and other issues. Furthermore, one of my bikes (v85tt, big air cooled twin) suffers from engine pinking made worse by e95. Great video.

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  @laterriderКүн бұрын

  Thank you - I didn’t know that - really helpful 😊

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  @FxRiderST2 күн бұрын

  This route contains of several passes in a row. My favorite is Col d'Abisque. Good tripp. Cheers.

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  It’s an incredibly beautiful area Isn’t it 😃

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  @BanditmanukКүн бұрын

  @FxRiderST Our biggest disappointment was not being able to ride the Col d'Abisque as it was closed when we were there mid-June. It opened shortly after, I believe.

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  @AliG-iq4gdКүн бұрын

  Aubisque is fantastic - all the way from Laruns to Ageles-Gazost. BUT - I'm not such a fan of the opposite direction - something about the drop on the right that is more intimidating than all other cols I have done.

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  @Bighitter7862 күн бұрын

  Nice vlog!!!!

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thank you 😃

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  @user-et1cm4su7m2 күн бұрын

  😂😂😂 I made full use of my Tena Man when the cyclist section came up 😂 but good for you, I would do exactly the same!! With regards to earlier with your visor lowered or not… I expect people to suffer for their art irrespective of how beautiful their eyes are… I want to see them streaming in order to give the views I would like to see, sheer drops or not 😂 but seriously, great views! and any areas of disappointment you may perceive are met with wondrous views round the corner for your vicarious viewers so all’s good😀👍 With regards to your fuel octane query, bearing in mind I am far and away from a seasoned biker, I believe your bike has 95 fuel recommended but 98 wouldn’t be a problem for it. Got this from the brain I wish I had… “Gasoline with an octane rating of 98 is more resistant to self-ignition than gasoline with an octane rating of 95. 98-octane gasoline is generally thought to give more power than 95-octane gasoline.” Was getting a little concerned after 4 days with no post from you but I realise it must take a fair bit of time putting these video posts together!? in between doing your main challenge! I also have a picture in my head of you in the hotel bedroom with a drum machine and keyboard writing and playing the music to go along with your video, so talented 😂. Great views and honest down to earth commentary! Look forward to your next post! Take care, enjoy and ride safe as you do!

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much for your very kind words they ares much appreciated 😃

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  @steve_colwill2 күн бұрын

  With regard to your question about 95 octane or higher, I believe 95 octane E10 now has more ethanol in it which absorbs moisture and can cause fuel systems to clog up if left for a long time. 98 or even 99 octane E5 has less ethanol. On modern engines you shouldn’t really see much difference, perhaps a little less performance with E10. But I am happy to be corrected.

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much Steve that’s really helpful 😃

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  @simonjones12042 күн бұрын

  Another great vid! Really enjoying your tours and it’s certainly giving me some ideas!!

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much Simon you are very kind to say so :-)

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  @simonjones12042 күн бұрын

  I particularly chuckled at your fuel light anxiety as it’s even worse than my wife’s ! 😂😂 I rode my old GS on zero miles for about 20 minutes looking for petrol once and even I was a bit twitchy…

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  At least I’m not the only one then 😃

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  @Banditmanuk2 күн бұрын

  I'm so envious. We found this col closed mid June and the weather was awful the day we rode past

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  I'm very sorry to hear that, although I understand from someone I spoke to at the top (a local cyclist) that it can often be foul weather May/June :-/ I hope you get to go back :-)

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  @Banditmanuk2 күн бұрын

  @laterrider We definitely need to go back. The col de Aspen was also shut at the top. The road we wanted to take back into Spain from France to Laruns also closed. Just a couple of weeks later it's all open! We only went this early as it was my 60th.

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Well I sincerely hope you get to go back - I'm sure you will :-)

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  @Crosstourertony2 күн бұрын

  Hi Tony i have just watched your first 3 videos on your trip into the Pyrénées. They are very good and i have subscribed to get the rest. I also follow MotoJitsu, very clear and honest instructions from him. I love your honesty by letting your viewers know about your fears and limitations, many bikers think they are the bees knees. 😅 I dont think you should try and follow other riders in the twisties just yet, get more confidence on your own. I also have a channel on KZread called Crosstourertony, if you want to see some of my trips, especially our trip to the North Cape, Norways beauty will blow your mind. Keep these videos coming, cant wait for the next. PS i live near saint tropez so if you plan next years trip here i will show you some areas near here. Ride safe and ride your dream Crosstourertony 👍✌️

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much for upper very kind words - they are greatly appreciated. You live in a beautiful part of the world and I will certainly keep you in mind if ever I’m down that way. Thank you again and I wish you every success with your own channel 😃

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  @stiffscoffin2 күн бұрын

  Good to see you back. Looking forward to the rest of the trip with you. I know some people said use rainex on your visor. I purchased a Visorcat which had inbuilt cleaner and wipe that fits nicely on your glove. Great bit of kit and manufactured in Scotland

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  @JohnSmith-uy7sv3 күн бұрын

  where have you been? I forgot all about you and now... poof.. your back. I missed your videos. What a great beautiful surprise. So relaxing.🥱🥱

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  @laterrider2 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much John - I really appreciate your kind words 😃

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  @rorywhelan20944 күн бұрын

  You are a proper rider ! Fair play for going solo, doing a similar trip with my son in August , enjoying the Vlog

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  @laterrider4 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much. Doing the trip with your son would be awesome! You’re going to love it 😃

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  @GreyBiker995 күн бұрын

  I've just watched this entire series and loved it. I'm mid 50's, been riding all my life but really suffer with anxiety about finding somewhere to stay, so book everything in advance, but that can really hamper any sort of spontaneity. I've also just started my own little KZread channel, and the points you make about just being yourself and not worrying what others think is really good advice. I'm a subscriber!

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  @laterrider4 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much - and I wish you every success with your own channel 😃

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  @GreyBiker995 күн бұрын

  Wow, I need to get to the Pyrenees! I've not really toured in Europe at all but there are so many places I want to see now thanks to KZread and channels like yours. What time of year did you take that trip? I am totally with you about having to have everything booked in advance, but watching this I am thinking I really need to try to be more spontaneous and find accomodation on the go.

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  @laterrider4 күн бұрын

  I traveled last week of May and into early June. On reflection I probably should have traveled from 1st of June onwards then everything would have been open 😊

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  @Moto_APT5 күн бұрын

  Hi, Great records of your trip to the Pyrenees. Not sure when you travelled but May/June is often road works time preparing for summer season and 'le tour'. Great choice in Cauterets, hope you went up to the Pont d'Espania? Cheers Paul

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  @laterrider5 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much. It was end of May and you’re right - there were plenty of road works going on - but such a great time to see the area because the traffic was so light 😃

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  @roadwarrior85606 күн бұрын

  That is so annoying, some people can be so unhelpful.

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  @laterrider6 күн бұрын

  I don’t really blame them 😊

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  @roadwarrior85606 күн бұрын

  @@laterrider Turned out ok in the end, could also have gone the other way though😅 sometimes the road less travelled is the best!

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  @laterrider6 күн бұрын

  Agreed 😊

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  @simonjones12047 күн бұрын

  Another great vid. Let me know when you’re back in the Cotswolds and I’ll come and have a coffee and show you the great back roads!

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Hi Simon - I may well do that and thank you for the kind offer 😃

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  @TheBioniXman7 күн бұрын

  So you tried cash. That was the nail in your coffin. Foreigners are not all just little minions in the British Empire. French people are very proud and would be insulted with the offer of money, they are not materialistic as the Brits and Yanks are. Yes I do know as you are riding in my area there.

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  You live in a beautiful part of the world 😊

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  @gunn00r7 күн бұрын

  Ah yes, road closures in France. I just kept repeating to myself "The journey is the reward". As you noticed, that is true indeed 😁

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Yes indeed 😃

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  @lovegar7 күн бұрын

  Enjoyed your video. Im just back from France & Spanish Pyrenees. Hit a few road blocks around villages in France, it was village fetes across the country. Wild goose chases trying to negotiate the diversion signs, then trying to bit part plan how to get around the blocks and back on track. Also my experience is that there is still some semblence of the French lofty unhelpful stereotype being true and in existence, your issue being typically one of them. Wont bore you with the details of some of the behaviours LOL

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Thank you for your message and great to hear you were in the same area - such a beautiful part of the world 😃

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  @flexywing7 күн бұрын

  New to your channel, would love to visit the Pyrenees, sorry but I laughed as you passed the hotel, empty, and then the second time a coach parked up! Loved that trip

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  That was frustrating 😂 thanks for watching and I hope you do get to ride the Pyrenees one day 😊

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  @flexywing7 күн бұрын

  @@laterrider me too, if you are ever doing it again, give me a shout...lol

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  I’m sure you will 😊

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  @Stevejohnlaw7 күн бұрын

  Awesome route, and cool to see you roll with the punches that those roadworks threw!

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Thanks Stephen 😃x

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  @robwojcik92247 күн бұрын

  Also used to follow MotoJitsu. And also get why your in first, stalled mine a few times, once I just had to lay it down. Keep up the great videos.

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  There’s nothing worse than stalling uphill on a tight bend is there 🥴 thank you for your kind words 😊

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  @andyrowan69927 күн бұрын

  Grear honest content, you're doing fantastic, keep it up!

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much 😃

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  @steve_colwill7 күн бұрын

  Hi Tony, really enjoying your videos. I too am a “later rider” having rediscovered motorcycling five years ago after a gap of 30 years or so. I now have an R1250RT (same engine as your GS) and am slowly building up my confidence on the bike. You are a natural in front of the camera. Looking forward to more from this trip and will be binge-watching your previous vlogs! 👍🏻

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much Steve I really appreciate that 🙏 PS. Yours is a beautiful bike 😃👍

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  @roadwarrior85608 күн бұрын

  What programme do you use to make videos? Bit nervous heading to the continent on my own, but it will be an 'adventure' for sure.

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  I just use Camtasia now - it’s a very easy program to use. I can totally understand the nervousness but honestly that goes away in the first day. Why not make your first trip a nice straightforward one……. Like the Normandy Beaches D Day Landing sites. You could do these in 2-3 days and it’s a wonderful place to ride - and very interesting 😃

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  @roadwarrior85607 күн бұрын

  @@laterrider Thanks, yes that would be a lot easier, I love mountains though. I'll check out Camtasia, just making a video of of the trips to keep, not for youtube.

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  👍

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  @roadwarrior85608 күн бұрын

  Heading there in Sept for the first time, haven't a clue where I'm going or how I'll ride on the 'wrong' side!! subbed

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  @laterrider7 күн бұрын

  You’ll have a great time 😃

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  @Banditmanuk8 күн бұрын

  We were disappointed to hit a roadblock near Laruns. It completely upset plans as it meant we couldn't do the col we had planned and added miles to our journey. Despite the weather, we thought the Pyrenees were beautiful and will return. Nice job with the vids 👌

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much. Yes - they seem to put up Road blocks with no advance notice earlier in the road - which can be a tad annoying 😕

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  @simonjones12048 күн бұрын

  Have only just stumbled onto your channel and this tour and have to say it was fantastic. I really liked the short and sweet episodes and your editing is excellent considering it’s your first tour! Far better than anything I can do; I’ve got about four hours worth of footage from a recent and very pretty ride out and don’t even know where to start with it! 😂

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thank you for your very kind words. Although I enjoy editing I really do appreciate it can be difficult knowing where to start with it all. You could always outsource the editing to someone on Fiverr. That may sound a bit extreme but they can be quite reasonable on price and the finished result is often awesome because it’s all they do all day 😃

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  @steve40748 күн бұрын

  Riding through Europe and a profitable trader....thats awesome, living the dream.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much Steve 😊

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  @tommcguire55258 күн бұрын

  It's pronounced POH not Paw as in Oh my God POH. Great honest vlog.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thank you Tom - very much appreciated 😃

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  @pete365248 күн бұрын

  Yep where you follow the delivery bike past the authorised vehicles only sign would be where the pedestrian area starts! Not to worry I’ve done the same 🙂

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Very embarrassing 🫣

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  @Iain_C8 күн бұрын

  These vlogs are very relaxing to watch. Some beautiful views, thanks for sharing.

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  @michaelfisher95188 күн бұрын

  hi how was the nav 6

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  To be really honest…… I just relied on my iPhone pretty much all the time 😬

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  @michaelfisher95188 күн бұрын

  @@laterrider thanks im going pretty much same area but wanted to rely on the nav 6 ,no i phone for me

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  I had a problem with my Nav 6 a while back and just got used to using my phone 😊

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  @michaelfisher95188 күн бұрын

  @@laterrider thanks, and great vlogs,keep it up

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thank you 😊

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  @sandman200118 күн бұрын

  Spot on as always Buddy. Glad you're back. Fingers crossed for some more videos. I'm a biker and go on solo tours, you sound like me lots of times. Solo touring can be stressful at times but God it's great. Thank you. Safe travels.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much for your kind words and I hope you have a great summer on two wheels 😃

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  @thewoodster86078 күн бұрын

  Enjoying your latest trip. I don't ride on my own but I'm not against it, although there are many advantages of group riding. I just like sharing the experiences with others, especially when you find great roads, hotels and food. I love the Pyrenees, you can't find a bad road. Looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for posting.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much - and I’d be open to riding with others, I just feel that at this stage I might slow other more experienced riders down. You’re right about the Pyrenees - it really is a stunning place 😃

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  @thewoodster8607Күн бұрын

  @@laterrider I have two groups to ride with on Euro trips. The first group is very much mixed experienced and ability so we go as fast as the slowest rider. People are encouraged to ride their own ride and stay within their comfort zone. The second are more experienced so we up the pace a bit. Maybe see what ride outs your local BMW dealer organises? They are normally pretty steady.

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  @AliG-iq4gd8 күн бұрын

  Okay -now watched the whole vid. SUrprised you didn't opt for Col Daubisque for your route, albeit it is tighter roads than south over Pourtalet and around in Spain. Love the entire area and will be back there end of August.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  To be honest with you I was just following a “Lonely Planet” good book - it’s probably not the best for motorcycle routes 🤔

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  @AliG-iq4gd8 күн бұрын

  In the Pyrenees one year, to the west of Laruns in Spain - we hit a road block, and had to take a big detour where I was light on fuel. on our detour - my mate said "If we had hung around until 4pm - they would all have gone home - and we could get through" BUT - then fuel might not have been easy. Col D'Aubisque is great, but if you go East-West, the drop off the road side is a bit unnerving. You didn't stop at the cafe on the promontory above the ski centre - views are fantastic and you sometimes see the vultures.

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  I’m looking forward to going back as I appreciate there’s lots more to see and do 😃

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  @user-et1cm4su7m8 күн бұрын

  Beautiful views and what roads! Envious as I’m not sure my wife would give me that long a pass 😂 Distinct lack of pot holes I see!? I did think that forced detour would open different horizons for you… and it managed to relax you after getting you wound up a little 😂 the Road workers were probably something to do with the local indirect/secret tourist board left over from the French resistance 😂. I would ride just how you are, and take time to take in the views… they say it’s good to get out of your comfort zone but I don’t think that applies to biking, particularly at our age 😀. Look forward to seeing the rest of your journey! and I feel could I sense a future video in the making of “Britain’s best car parks” 😂 take care and be safe!!

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  @laterrider8 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much for your very kind words… although I’m not sure anyone would want to see me wobbling around a car park 😂