I'm sorry to hear about the shoulder... Just thinking about your comment for more surgery, I bet your subscribers would love to hear from you "with or without your riding... You could update on your surgery, update on your favorite kit, bike maintenance, biker scran (even if you don't ride) just chatting with the guys... Don't go radio silent, we'll miss you :). In a manly kind of way!!
I second that! Sorry to hear about more surgery and I hope you get fixed soon. Please keep going with whatever content you can manage, and if you can't, I look forward to normal uploads as and when. Your health comes first so take care and take things easy 👍
As a 51 year old southerner, I can't recall another winter so endlessly wet and miserable. I know we're well used to it in the UK, but we've had low pressure over us since October which even for us is exceptional. It really has been utterly awful. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still bad - double (or is that treble) misery. Really hope you get a result with it soon.
Cloud seeding is all the rage now. Just look up. I was in Zurich for 5 days in February and 3 days last week in Finland. Clear blue skies and no chemtrails. I come back here and it's like noughts and crosses up there.
Guess I’m one of the oddballs that loves touring vlogs. You’re right in there with Richie in Morocco or Itchy Boots wherever she ends up. Love the British Isles and Ireland as well. Supplies me with dreams. Thanks so much.
I’ve never been a big Ducati fan, probably because there are no dealers near me. But, I went to a dealer this past weekend and saw the lovely Diavel. The very accessible seat height makes me think I need to get one! Thanks for the video, Andy, and good luck with your shoulder surgery.
Hey man, if you do have to take a few weeks off, just make some videos about gear and such. Another great video here where you just talk about what’s on your mind. I mean bike reviews are great, but we get to know more about you and where you are over there and what it’s like over there. A lot of us Americans will probably never see this stuff even if we were to visit Britain. Just probably the tourist stuff. With videos like these, we get a tour, so to speak, and I love it. I was in Spain from 92-97 in the Air Force and I always loved to just ride around and explore the Country and my kids loved hearing about it. Wish I had a bike camera back then so I could have shown them what it was like. This is great! Still adding you to my prayer list for your shoulder. Get well soon!!
You can always keep some garage chats in the bag for when you can’t ride Andy, maybe a video of you showing how you go about cleaning your bikes maybe bike checks before you ride, maybe some fashion segments showing off your kit, or even another live stream with Mrs F. 👍
@@TheMissendenFlyer just keep them raw then Andy, there is to much editing and filtering goes on on social’s, or you could just use Mrs F’s right arm. 😜😂
Bloody joys of getting older!! Hope docs can fix it, hoping to get my red Diavel out from hibernation next week, brill bit of kit!! Echo other comments keep content going even if can’t ride!! Cheers Martin/Suffolk
Love these blogs, Andy. Lovely part of the world there with some fascinating history. You gave us just enough to pique our curiosity to find out more. I discovered that the chalk excavated from the Hellfire Caves was used to make that bit of A40 between West and High Wycombe! Despite the ongoing saga with the shoulder you still managed to make a wonderfully uplifting vid full of the joys of spring. We’ll be gutted to see you go off-air, if it comes to that (though obviously not as much as you’ll be), but us Missenden Flyers will be rooting for you and wishing you the very best for a speedy return. Here’s to better weather and light at the end of the caves.
I know you’ve put out at least 2 videos a week for at least the last 4years on Wednesday and a Saturday if my memory serves so your consistency is legendary. Hope the op goes well, enjoy the R&R, we’ll all be here when you get back 👍
Sorry to hear your shoulder has improved with the operation Andy. I've had both my shoulders injected in the past and know what discomfort it can bring. I hope you get it fixed properly (soon). If you need time to recover, I'm sure folks would understand. You've been a constant presence and it must take a considerable time and effort to do, so take it easy and come back as and when you can! All the best, Alan.
I'm so glad you had the chance to ride the Ducati Diavel V4 again. I love the design, the 4 pot missile launcher style exhaust, the rims design and of course that amazing engine. I'm not a fan of naked bikes, but the Diavel V4 and the new 1390 KTM Super Duke definitely tick all the boxes for me look wise. Not cheap, but there's nothing out there that looks like it. The Triumph Rocket 3 maybe another, but that's just a monster! Cheers
We have had the same miserable winter up north that you describe here ... only colder! I've hardly been out motorcycling this winter as it's been either freezing cold, blowing a gale or lashing down. Sometimes even all three! Very sorry to hear about your shoulder and hope that you get it sorted out once and for all.
Hope you recover well, I've riden the v4 too and agree with everything you said, what a weapon. My only issue was I was 25k short of the 25k asking price 😢 the closest I could get at a more reasonable price was my MT10 😊
Such a lovely bike! You hit the nail on the head (for me) ref the touring vlogs! I can't ever imagine paying the high cost of those long distance tours ie Canada or Japan so I didn't watch much of them. I plan to ride much more around the UK so would defiantly be interested to watch anything you do in the UK. Very sorry to hear your shoulder is still bad....that's a real bummer. Fingers crossed it gets sorted soon.
A great ride around the Chilterns. The standout is telling viewers where you are.... I live locally (HoT) and I always try to figure the "where". Please keep up the full disclosure! It also adds so much to the value of the on-board footage. N
A great little vlog, and what an amazingly sounding bike the Diavel is. So sorry to hear the shoulder isn't doing what it's suppose to be after your 1st operation, and wishing you all the best for the next step. You take as much time as needed sir, your health is far more important. Just put as much or as little content as you feel or up to doing, I'm sure it will good, interesting and fun.
i'm ooop north and really fed up of the weather. i did enough riding my bicycle in the rain as a youngster, and these days must have gone soft in the middle coz i just can't be bothered, but i did venture out recently coz i just couldn't wait to ride my new bike that was sat there with 1 mile on the odo saying 'go on you know u wanna', anyhoo i suppose it means theres more to look forward to when it finally turns. GL with the shoulder op.
Thanks for sharing Andy, a lovely day for it and a lovely area. I hadn't realised where the name of the Hell Fire Club started. There is still a Hell Fire Club, which I only know about because a biker friend of mine was a member. And yes all sorts of things do go on there I understand. I promise that is a friend and not the 'I'm asking on behalf of a friend', haha!
I really enjoyed seeing my local area. I'm looking forward to getting out on my Triumph Scrambler, after 6 weeks and few opportunities over this very wet winter. Take care with that shoulder! Cheers.
Very sorry to hear that shoulder isn’t cooperating Andy. Best wishes for round 2 so you’ll be right for the Summer. Urge anyone to watch the Japan tour series with Mrs Flyer along. Fantastic every one.
Good luck with your shoulder, hope the recovery is swift. I too have a dodgy shoulder (& knee come to that), but for fear of living ever after under the 'scalpel of Damocles', I'm reticent to subject myself to the surgeon's joy. There's loads of content you could publish without being on a bike - news, garage stuff, general bloggage, gear, bike mods/maintenance etc....., so please keep it coming - unless of course you fancy a break, which under the circumstances would be understandable. Some touring would be most welcomed upon your riding return & I like your ideas - maybe even some European stuff - get yourself down this way (Comumidad Valenciana, Spain), not often tread by UK bikers, but well, well worth it - I'll give you some pointers!!!!
I commented on your review of the BMW R12nineT that I appreciated BMW had avoided the use of plastic yogurt pot hydraulics and well done Ducati for also avoiding them on the Diavel. To my eyes both bikes appearance is much improved with the styling of the hydraulics, which after all are in your view on every ride. Top marks for the new camera setup, picture and audio spot on. Best wishes for a better recovery from your shoulder problems, please keep your viewers updated, we all worry a bit 🤕
Great review, as always. I'm 63 and just bought new Triumph Tiger 660 Sports a few weeks. However I have developed neck and shoulder problems. So not getting out much as a result. ☹ Hope you're op goes well and you're on the road soon.
Hi Andy, great blog and what lovely weather. It’s done nothing but rain here in the Western Pennines since October! So no biking and no golf - how will I survive!! I know, holidays abroad and that’s been our bag with bike hire (Singapore was great fun). Sad to hear about your shoulder - just get it fixed, Andy. I got my right shoulder pinned almost twenty years ago - and touch wood - I haven’t had a problem since, aside from initial physio to get range of movement back. Anyway good luck with it. Once you’re back, and from my perspective, do your tours! They are relatable as they show people and places one might not normally see and with bikes. Yours aye, Alan
Hi Andy, I think you are right with regards to the long distance tours. Out of reach for quite a lot of us, however your European tours have been great, especially the Norway trip. Pop over to Europe with Mrs Flyer on the Goldwing again, always good trips. Good luck with the shoulder operation this time. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
HAA, West Wycombe, hell fire club, WOW, takes me back near 50 years ago, not changed a bit really, I could could tell some stories about, my early days there, often at night, on top of the hill.. with a friend or two, say no more ahahha. And Yes it was the ex - priminister.. , used go up into that ball at one time.. You also went to Stokenchurch, you were only about 500mtr s from my old house. its all memory lane for me, as well as biking stuff. Been in Bulgaria now for near 20 years..
Praying your shoulders get squared away; multiple surgeries are not for the faint of character. This winter here in Michigan, USA, has been up and down. 60s F one day and then 20s F the next. Unbelievable range of temperatures. I love the vlog type of videos and share the exact reason you ride - it's therapy for the soul. I don't always rip around at full tilt, but that adrenalin burst is thrilling. I've recently lost my father, so getting out when I can on the bike is entirely necessary. (My dad was a biker and a Harley-Davidson rider.)
Once you’re patched up and back as the ‘bionic man’ I agree entirely with doing some tours to show off the great riding roads and areas we have in the United Kingdom. I had a fantastic week last summer riding around the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, fantastic riding roads/beautiful scenery and very little traffic. I can thoroughly recommend the ‘Fat Lamb’ Pub as a base, run by petrol heads/classic car fans in a wonderful spot for exploring the area. So much variety ride on our doorstep there’s no need to travel very far 😊
Sorry to hear about your shoulder issue. Best wishes for your next surgery, I’ve followed you for years from oz and ride a Triumph Sprint purchased from new in 2012.
Hopefully the shoulder will get fixed, fingers crossed. I have really enjoyed the fly away tours, the fact I'll probably never go one dosen't matter. It's refreshing to see these places through the eyes of a fellow biker. Also we all watch plenty of content on bikes we can't afford or will never own, so why not tours. Great content, try not to be away too long, you'll be missed.
The weather looks lovely there when the sun is out. I have had the opposite problem with too much sun. It's been an awful hot summer here, and it's been difficult to find the motivation to put on riding gear when it's 35 centigrade and 90% humidity. I feel a bit guilty I have only had my bike out twice over the summer, but now it's cooled down and I can ride without being sunburnt and drenched in sweat I am back out and loving it, especially cutting through the traffic on the way to work.
I know what you mean about the weather here in the south. I have been on garden leave since January and was hoping to get some riding in. I have spent more time cleaning the bikes than riding them. Not sure what your shoulder problem is. I had a rotator cuff repair 3 years ago and it was 6 weeks in a sling and then physio for me. It was worth it though. Good luck and don’t rush the recovery. Your patience will be rewarded
Originally ihad a subacromial decompression - removing a bit of shoulder blade and collarbone etc but alas caused me now to have a frozen shoulder - which will fix itself in 2 years but is agony - another operation called a scapular release should sort that a bit quicker.....fun eh!
So sorry your shoulder operation has not gone as hoped, I can't imagine Wednesdays and Saturdays without a bit of TMF, but maybe a YT holiday might do you good. I personally would quite enjoy non bike videos just as much as the bike ones, perhaps you and Carol could go on day trips to interesting UK places and film the trip, the British Motor Museum, city tours, ABR, maybe I am mad but the two of you together are great.
I hear ya. It’s going to be 19c here in Calgary on Sunday but I just had full hip replacement yesterday so not going to be on the bike for a while. Aging is not for the faint of heart.
Heated grips are an option, can be retro fitted by the dealer who has to turn them on in the menu. or if you are a good customer he fits them gratis as part of the deal!
Another enjoyable vlog thank you. Camera quality and sound are spot on. Hope your next shoulder op does the trick for you. I mainly watch your vloggage on tv so I tend not to comment too often. However, suffice to say I really enjoy all your content.
Naphill! I know it so well! The in-laws used to live there, and father in law used to work at the RAF. Beautiful area! Many a time have walked through the woods to Bradenham and on to West Wycombe. The in laws neighbour used to live in Church Lane. Ahh.....memories.
Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I am my self struggling getting back to motorcycle drivning. If you are after your operation capable to test drive cars, I would love to see them.
Good luck with the next shoulder op. Hopefully you'll be able to make a few garage videos. I enjoy watching those and learning a bit more as well! Cheers!
Good luck getting your shoulder fixed. Up here in Yorkshire I'd also describe this winter as being endlessly wet. Sure we flirted with some snow a couple of times but we're talking a few days in an entire winter. I think my bike will be on the road for the first time tomorrow. There's nothing to enjoy about riding when it's dark and wet in my opinion and I don't take my bike out when there's salt on the roads either. As for the Diavel, it's more bike than I need and definitely more bike than I can afford!
We’re having a glorious spring day tomorrow and I’m going to ride my bicycle. First grow some ‘bottom flesh’ (as we say here in the Netherlands) (make your bottom getting used to sit on a saddle for a long time so it won’t hurt) before I’m making a longer motorcycle ride. It will be the only nice day of the coming weeks because the weather will become colder and wetter again. You will have to be very careful with your shoulder for the rest of your life and make sure you don’t overload/overstrain it; especially after surgery. The first few times you do, it won’t that hurt that much but then inflammation will be at its peak again and it will take very long before that decreases and you may hope the inflammation stops. I have experience on this 😢. I had surgery on both shoulders and for ten years everything was fine. But then I had to move my old fridge because I had bought a new one. The day after I almost cried of pain. Only now, a year later, I can say my shoulder is hurting a lot less. I hope the best for your shoulder surgery. I did a special program to strengthen the shoulder muscles without overstraining them. Training with weights of about 1-2 kilograms, no more. More exercises with light weights is better than less exercise with heavy weights. Build it up slowly.
All the best on the opp Andy, be good to see you all back together, Chops’y. Teapot and rest of the crew remember watching the plane vs bikes episode you guys done was brill, recon really boost your TH-cam channels 👍
I am always happy to see the British countryside. It's so beautiful and you are a lucky man to be riding there, even in rainy weather. Thanks so much........Sal : ) in Cha-am, Thailand.
I have shoulder issues too (gym related as I am younger) I am avoiding surgery because I know I will lose my two main hobbies and risk it getting worse! Going to get some good tours in first before I risk anything, and just keep doing rehab.
Hope you get your shoulder sorted out, not a situation anyone would enjoy. Your musings about your weather reminds me how Oregon and England are the same: Similar size geography and same weather. Hope you can have another go at the Diavel at another time later for a more in depth review. I like it.
Hi Andy, I’m confident the 260k plus subs will understand if you have to step back from YT for a while after your impending shoulder op.. might even be a nice break for you... wishing you well and Carole too. Atb, Alan.
Nice vlog, good to get out on the bike. I managed to get out on my scooter in this mild winter but if it's too wet a visit to the art galleries or a historic house is always nice. And since your Japan tour I'm reading 'Shogun,' a great story of early 17th century Japanese culture. You can't beat a good book.😊
I've read that Amazon book. It is fascinating. Not sure I'd want to work for Bezos, though. As someone in the book says "he jumps on your back and rides you hard. If you are no good he ditches you immediately, and if you are good he rides you until you're worn out, then he ditches you". Regarding touring with Mrs Flyer on her 125, I have a 125 (Honda Innova) as well as my Speedmaster and I've done 200 miles in a day on that. Heck, some folk go round the world on them! But the problem might be the speed difference between you and her if you tour together, and getting up to the lakes or suchlike on motorways wouldn't be much fun on a 125. They are great fun on the twisty B roads, though! Thanks for the vid as usual. Hope your shoulder gets sorted quickly. Vince
As a former Diavel owner I must say the new V4 is way better looking than my old 2013 Model, the only problem with the one you are riding is it's NOT red ! I was impressed with your off-road testing skills in the car park it's not often you see a Diavel doing the adventure bike bit. Sorry to hear about your shoulder , hopefully it won't prevent you touring in the summer. I do have a suggestion that while recuperating from your surgery you could always entertain us with kit reviews and additional bike news slots.
Nice one Andy , crappy news about the shoulder .!!!sorry to hear that ! I'm sure you can keep some clips coming !!bike news a bit more often , do a wee clip of your camera stuff mounts , mics etc some maintenance light stuff in your garage .Keep it up .😁👍
What a lovely bike and a beautiful day. I do hope the operation goes well , I haven’t had any further treatment on my shoulder because the surgeon promised it would be great after the first surgery, though I do try and improve it my self . Look forward to seeing Carole on her motorcycle 👍🏍️
It might be a good idea to have your biking buddies in your studio while you’re recovering, you could have a good banter and we could send some questions in ?👍🏍️
Let's hope it's second time lucky for the shoulder. Just an idea, you could always ride pillion behind Mrs Flyer whilst recovering. Could be a fun series of videos.
A x pro footballer put me onto marine collagen to help with joint pain and they have helped me, might be worth a try Maybe a get the builders in after your operation so you have some content. A Norway tour could be fun
Shoulder is going to be tough. maybe visit some local delers, museums, etc. Things of motorcyclists interest. My new knee dominates my life so I can relate. A year given up at 68 for the unknown future. ate to miss riding but also feel the same about being in pain. Duc is an interesting piece. The view from the bars is great. Not a big fan of the stying but the ride looks great. That's what counts. Local tours to the lakes and other areas, some restaurants rides with the guys, a club meet and a rally ABR? things of that nature. Next time.
Yes Man you are damn near in a pickle. Make this repair count. Good fortune wirh it. This getting older and repair stuff sucks. I have three new bikes and an atv with almost no miles all the time ahead of me at 68 . Two to three days a week at doctors and therapy. Glad I enjoyed life when I was young. Good fortune
Here in New Zealand our weather is very unpredictable too, although on average probably about 5°-10° warmer 😉 I'd love to see you do a review of a proper classic, eg an original Z1 or CB500/750
Sorry to hear about your shoulder, Andy. I agree with the other comments regarding alternative videos while you are recuperating. Perhaps something with Mrs Flyer explaining what an excellent patient you are etc.
Don’t miss Northumberland and the Borders for your tours, some of us are lucky enough to live up here. Hope the surgery goes well, after two spine ops I still get arm issues but I just stop more on my lovely Ducati😀🏍.
Nice, Lovely day for a ride. Round some classic bits of England. Just contemplating insuring the bike for the season and hoping we are done with the snow at lower elevations. Still got lots of wind and rain. Hope the shoulder gets better, make sure you let it heal up. In the mean time maybe you can fly give us a weekly bike news update or drive to meet your pals for some scran. Unfortunately I'm grounded. Fortunately I can still ride.
Speaking of being blinded by the Sun, where I live, in the weeks just before winter, and for a few weeks in the spring, because the Sun is low in the sky, you often get the Sun right in your eyes, which I hate. When blinding sun is combined with a 30 km/hr headwind on the highway, that's brutal.
Sad to hear that Black Beauty is going back to the stables, equally sad to hear about your shoulder Andy & having to go back to hospital for more surgery 😒. Hope all goes well Andy & a speedy recovery, looking forward to seeing you back on the road with more adventures on the fantastic bikes 🏍️🙏
8:45... those fields on your right were where some scenes in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were filmed! Have you checked out the Hellfire Caves? Also in West Wycombe you have the Dashwood Estate... lovely part of England. ***edit*** lol... should have watched on! I see you went! 🙂
Hi Andy Got to agree with you and the statement of biking being good for the soul and helping your mental health, I’ve suffered mental health issues in the passed and after passing my bike test at 56, which was 12 months to the day my dad died it has definitely helped me with my mental wellness and long may it continue 👍🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks Andy I’m just about to treat myself and pick up my second bike this afternoon having purchased a 2019 Yamaha MT09SP just a thought about the future bikes you would possibly show on the channel and thought if could you try and get the 2024 version of the MT09 for a review have a fantastic week keep up the good work love the channel 👍
So sorry to hear your shoulder operation was not successful - I am going through similar with ankle. Another subject : read comments re: this channel on an Italian bike (not Ducati) group and they mentioned how they have a drinking game - 'how long will it take for a BMW GS to be mentioned on a Missenden Flyer video, no matter the context?' And the answer today is 7:45😊
Good luck with the shoulder follow up. Don’t worry, we’ll still be here when you get back. Maybe some Freddie Dobbs style vloggage in the interim to fill the gap?
Love these meandering videos. Love that Diavel too. Still debating between it and the GS1300. Two different bikes but can’t decide between them. Suspect it will be the BMW…. A bit more sensible. Hope that shoulder operation doesn’t stop you doing these wonderful videos for too long. Look after yourself. 😀
The Diavel has never really appealed to me, plus it's so expensive, I just think there are far better choices for fun to be had. I can relate to the depression when unable to ride. So far we have had 3 false starts to spring, each time temps dropping to below -25C, plus snow again after it warms up again. Last week I had a long drive home, every road was closed after I joined it, blowing snow, blizzard conditions, 1.5'-2' of soft wet snow. It was so bad that the journey took 2.5 extra hours over normal and I had to pull 4 different families out of deep snow and a couple of ditches, there were cars and trucks strewn everywhere. Usually my mood starts improving, after the sun is out for a few days, I can smell spring and I begin to get excited for my first ride of the season, then more crap weather and spring seems so far away again, it's a roller-coaster. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still farkled, hopefully take 2 will give you some relief 👍
Alberta, Canada perhaps??? 🇨🇦 I’m visiting Calgary just now and the temperatures last week were chilly 🥶(& that’s from a Scotsman!). God vid TMF - Nice bike - too expensive for me! Wishing you good luck with the post surgery recovery. Hope you get your upper suspension sorted fully this time! 😉🤞👌💪👍
Another operation and extended downtime? Say it ain't so, Mr. Flyer! Best wishes for shoulder improvement and more fair weather riding. Your videos from Blighty are much appreciated by this Yank. While you're recovering, maybe you can ride pillion behind Mrs. Flyer. ;-)
I'm sorry to hear about the shoulder... Just thinking about your comment for more surgery, I bet your subscribers would love to hear from you "with or without your riding... You could update on your surgery, update on your favorite kit, bike maintenance, biker scran (even if you don't ride) just chatting with the guys... Don't go radio silent, we'll miss you :). In a manly kind of way!!
Aww thanks Jim - will see what I can do….
Well said Jim. I'm sure I'm not alone in viewing 'The Missenden Flyer' as more than just a guy on a bike....
Yes, I’m sure Andy could visit bike shows and other bike related attractions/sites whilst he can’t ride to keep the channel ticking over.
TMF, you should do a video on those 'Hellfire' caves, while you're incapacitated. That sounds like it would right up your alley. 🙂
I second that! Sorry to hear about more surgery and I hope you get fixed soon. Please keep going with whatever content you can manage, and if you can't, I look forward to normal uploads as and when. Your health comes first so take care and take things easy 👍
As a 51 year old southerner, I can't recall another winter so endlessly wet and miserable. I know we're well used to it in the UK, but we've had low pressure over us since October which even for us is exceptional. It really has been utterly awful. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still bad - double (or is that treble) misery. Really hope you get a result with it soon.
So true, same comment as mine.
Cheers for that!
Cloud seeding is all the rage now. Just look up. I was in Zurich for 5 days in February and 3 days last week in Finland. Clear blue skies and no chemtrails. I come back here and it's like noughts and crosses up there.
I remember last winter being impressively dry. So bored of rain!
Appreciate all the content, I’m saving for a bonneville, one day!
You'll get there - thanks for the super-thanks!!
I’d say take all the time you need, your health is more important. We will be here waiting. Good luck with it all mate!
Guess I’m one of the oddballs that loves touring vlogs. You’re right in there with Richie in Morocco or Itchy Boots wherever she ends up. Love the British Isles and Ireland as well. Supplies me with dreams. Thanks so much.
Wow thanks!
Best wishes for the shoulder recovery. Loved the Japan tour. Mrs Flyer is a legend! Pls say hello.
She says hello back….
I’ve never been a big Ducati fan, probably because there are no dealers near me. But, I went to a dealer this past weekend and saw the lovely Diavel. The very accessible seat height makes me think I need to get one! Thanks for the video, Andy, and good luck with your shoulder surgery.
Hey man, if you do have to take a few weeks off, just make some videos about gear and such. Another great video here where you just talk about what’s on your mind. I mean bike reviews are great, but we get to know more about you and where you are over there and what it’s like over there. A lot of us Americans will probably never see this stuff even if we were to visit Britain. Just probably the tourist stuff. With videos like these, we get a tour, so to speak, and I love it. I was in Spain from 92-97 in the Air Force and I always loved to just ride around and explore the Country and my kids loved hearing about it. Wish I had a bike camera back then so I could have shown them what it was like. This is great! Still adding you to my prayer list for your shoulder. Get well soon!!
Thank you very much! Will do what I can but even videos off the bike need editing (which is difficult with your right arm in a sling!!)
@@TheMissendenFlyer That’s true. Well we won’t forget you if you do have to take a sabbatical. Just wanting you well again my friend!
Get well soon, and I enjoy your cycle news roundups too, so don't be shy.
You can always keep some garage chats in the bag for when you can’t ride Andy, maybe a video of you showing how you go about cleaning your bikes maybe bike checks before you ride, maybe some fashion segments showing off your kit, or even another live stream with Mrs F. 👍
Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!
@@TheMissendenFlyer just keep them raw then Andy, there is to much editing and filtering goes on on social’s, or you could just use Mrs F’s right arm. 😜😂
Bloody joys of getting older!! Hope docs can fix it, hoping to get my red Diavel out from hibernation next week, brill bit of kit!! Echo other comments keep content going even if can’t ride!! Cheers Martin/Suffolk
Love these blogs, Andy. Lovely part of the world there with some fascinating history. You gave us just enough to pique our curiosity to find out more. I discovered that the chalk excavated from the Hellfire Caves was used to make that bit of A40 between West and High Wycombe! Despite the ongoing saga with the shoulder you still managed to make a wonderfully uplifting vid full of the joys of spring. We’ll be gutted to see you go off-air, if it comes to that (though obviously not as much as you’ll be), but us Missenden Flyers will be rooting for you and wishing you the very best for a speedy return. Here’s to better weather and light at the end of the caves.
Cheers Jez!
I know you’ve put out at least 2 videos a week for at least the last 4years on Wednesday and a Saturday if my memory serves so your consistency is legendary. Hope the op goes well, enjoy the R&R, we’ll all be here when you get back 👍
Thanks for that!
Wish you all the best Andy with surgery. Hope you make a quick recovery - can’t have you off the channel for long!
Thank you!
Sorry to hear your shoulder has improved with the operation Andy. I've had both my shoulders injected in the past and know what discomfort it can bring.
I hope you get it fixed properly (soon).
If you need time to recover, I'm sure folks would understand. You've been a constant presence and it must take a considerable time and effort to do, so take it easy and come back as and when you can!
All the best, Alan.
Cheers Alan!
I'm so glad you had the chance to ride the Ducati Diavel V4 again. I love the design, the 4 pot missile launcher style exhaust, the rims design and of course that amazing engine. I'm not a fan of naked bikes, but the Diavel V4 and the new 1390 KTM Super Duke definitely tick all the boxes for me look wise. Not cheap, but there's nothing out there that looks like it. The Triumph Rocket 3 maybe another, but that's just a monster! Cheers
We have had the same miserable winter up north that you describe here ... only colder! I've hardly been out motorcycling this winter as it's been either freezing cold, blowing a gale or lashing down. Sometimes even all three! Very sorry to hear about your shoulder and hope that you get it sorted out once and for all.
Looking forward to having you back in action! Good luck on your recovery!
Hope you recover well, I've riden the v4 too and agree with everything you said, what a weapon. My only issue was I was 25k short of the 25k asking price 😢 the closest I could get at a more reasonable price was my MT10 😊
i wish you good luck with the new upcoming surgery , get well soon and keep us posted
Saved the Japanese tour series for my hip surgery recovery if I can’t ride at least I can watch you and Carol on tour 😊
Good luck with the surgery!
Such a lovely bike! You hit the nail on the head (for me) ref the touring vlogs! I can't ever imagine paying the high cost of those long distance tours ie Canada or Japan so I didn't watch much of them. I plan to ride much more around the UK so would defiantly be interested to watch anything you do in the UK. Very sorry to hear your shoulder is still bad....that's a real bummer. Fingers crossed it gets sorted soon.
A great ride around the Chilterns. The standout is telling viewers where you are.... I live locally (HoT) and I always try to figure the "where".
Please keep up the full disclosure! It also adds so much to the value of the on-board footage.
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Glad you think that! Must get to HoT soon!
Best wishes on the shoulder Andy. We’ve all grown very fond of the channel. Can’t imagine you going dark, we’ll muddle through if necessary.
Thank you Brad - appreciate that!
A great little vlog, and what an amazingly sounding bike the Diavel is. So sorry to hear the shoulder isn't doing what it's suppose to be after your 1st operation, and wishing you all the best for the next step. You take as much time as needed sir, your health is far more important. Just put as much or as little content as you feel or up to doing, I'm sure it will good, interesting and fun.
Thank you Gary - willco!
Really sorry to hear about the shoulder, hope they fix this time - you need to be able to ride! Good luck
i'm ooop north and really fed up of the weather. i did enough riding my bicycle in the rain as a youngster, and these days must have gone soft in the middle coz i just can't be bothered, but i did venture out recently coz i just couldn't wait to ride my new bike that was sat there with 1 mile on the odo saying 'go on you know u wanna', anyhoo i suppose it means theres more to look forward to when it finally turns. GL with the shoulder op.
Thanks for sharing Andy, a lovely day for it and a lovely area. I hadn't realised where the name of the Hell Fire Club started. There is still a Hell Fire Club, which I only know about because a biker friend of mine was a member. And yes all sorts of things do go on there I understand. I promise that is a friend and not the 'I'm asking on behalf of a friend', haha!
I really enjoyed seeing my local area. I'm looking forward to getting out on my Triumph Scrambler, after 6 weeks and few opportunities over this very wet winter. Take care with that shoulder! Cheers.
Have fun!
Thanks for posting. Hope your next operation resolves your issues and you are back riding pain free in no time.
You and me both!
Very sorry to hear that shoulder isn’t cooperating Andy. Best wishes for round 2 so you’ll be right for the Summer.
Urge anyone to watch the Japan tour series with Mrs Flyer along. Fantastic every one.
Thanks 👍
Good luck with your shoulder, hope the recovery is swift. I too have a dodgy shoulder (& knee come to that), but for fear of living ever after under the 'scalpel of Damocles', I'm reticent to subject myself to the surgeon's joy. There's loads of content you could publish without being on a bike - news, garage stuff, general bloggage, gear, bike mods/maintenance etc....., so please keep it coming - unless of course you fancy a break, which under the circumstances would be understandable. Some touring would be most welcomed upon your riding return & I like your ideas - maybe even some European stuff - get yourself down this way (Comumidad Valenciana, Spain), not often tread by UK bikers, but well, well worth it - I'll give you some pointers!!!!
Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!
I commented on your review of the BMW R12nineT that I appreciated BMW had avoided the use of plastic yogurt pot hydraulics and well done Ducati for also avoiding them on the Diavel. To my eyes both bikes appearance is much improved with the styling of the hydraulics, which after all are in your view on every ride. Top marks for the new camera setup, picture and audio spot on. Best wishes for a better recovery from your shoulder problems, please keep your viewers updated, we all worry a bit 🤕
Thank you Paul!
Great review, as always. I'm 63 and just bought new Triumph Tiger 660 Sports a few weeks. However I have developed neck and shoulder problems. So not getting out much as a result. ☹ Hope you're op goes well and you're on the road soon.
Thank you...
Hi Andy, great blog and what lovely weather. It’s done nothing but rain here in the Western Pennines since October! So no biking and no golf - how will I survive!! I know, holidays abroad and that’s been our bag with bike hire (Singapore was great fun). Sad to hear about your shoulder - just get it fixed, Andy. I got my right shoulder pinned almost twenty years ago - and touch wood - I haven’t had a problem since, aside from initial physio to get range of movement back. Anyway good luck with it. Once you’re back, and from my perspective, do your tours! They are relatable as they show people and places one might not normally see and with bikes. Yours aye, Alan
Cheers as ever Alan - good to hear from you again!
Hi Andy, I think you are right with regards to the long distance tours. Out of reach for quite a lot of us, however your European tours have been great, especially the Norway trip. Pop over to Europe with Mrs Flyer on the Goldwing again, always good trips. Good luck with the shoulder operation this time. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks Kevin - and yes, shoulder permitting a Wing tour to Europe this year would be just the ticket!
HAA, West Wycombe, hell fire club, WOW, takes me back near 50 years ago, not changed a bit really, I could could tell some stories about, my early days there, often at night, on top of the hill.. with a friend or two, say no more ahahha. And Yes it was the ex - priminister.. , used go up into that ball at one time.. You also went to Stokenchurch, you were only about 500mtr s from my old house. its all memory lane for me, as well as biking stuff. Been in Bulgaria now for near 20 years..
Very cool!
Health is wealth - channel will still be here when you’re back on fine fettle fella.
Wishing you the best on your surgery and recovery my friend
Thank you
Praying your shoulders get squared away; multiple surgeries are not for the faint of character. This winter here in Michigan, USA, has been up and down. 60s F one day and then 20s F the next. Unbelievable range of temperatures. I love the vlog type of videos and share the exact reason you ride - it's therapy for the soul. I don't always rip around at full tilt, but that adrenalin burst is thrilling. I've recently lost my father, so getting out when I can on the bike is entirely necessary. (My dad was a biker and a Harley-Davidson rider.)
Sorry to hear about your dad Scott....all the best mate.
Thanks for another interesting video and good luck with your shoulder!
Thank you!
Once you’re patched up and back as the ‘bionic man’ I agree entirely with doing some tours to show off the great riding roads and areas we have in the United Kingdom. I had a fantastic week last summer riding around the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, fantastic riding roads/beautiful scenery and very little traffic. I can thoroughly recommend the ‘Fat Lamb’ Pub as a base, run by petrol heads/classic car fans in a wonderful spot for exploring the area. So much variety ride on our doorstep there’s no need to travel very far 😊
Sorry to hear about your shoulder issue. Best wishes for your next surgery, I’ve followed you for years from oz and ride a Triumph Sprint purchased from new in 2012.
Thank you Ron appreciated!
Hopefully the shoulder will get fixed, fingers crossed. I have really enjoyed the fly away tours, the fact I'll probably never go one dosen't matter. It's refreshing to see these places through the eyes of a fellow biker. Also we all watch plenty of content on bikes we can't afford or will never own, so why not tours.
Great content, try not to be away too long, you'll be missed.
Thank you Scott - appreciate that - just waiting for a date for the second operation now….
Yes… Shoulders are a difficult fix. I have a buddy dealing with the same issue after a bike accident. I’m hoping for the best for you both.🏍🇺🇸🇬🇧
Thank you!
Really like all your content but the tours are my favourite - good luck with the shoulder mate.
Much appreciated
The weather looks lovely there when the sun is out. I have had the opposite problem with too much sun. It's been an awful hot summer here, and it's been difficult to find the motivation to put on riding gear when it's 35 centigrade and 90% humidity. I feel a bit guilty I have only had my bike out twice over the summer, but now it's cooled down and I can ride without being sunburnt and drenched in sweat I am back out and loving it, especially cutting through the traffic on the way to work.
Where are you John?
@@TheMissendenFlyerBrisbane, Australia. We have had a hot wet summer. Been bloody awful.
I grew up on Cryers Hill where you first started the video mate, nice to see the old area :)
Cool! Where are you now?
I know what you mean about the weather here in the south. I have been on garden leave since January and was hoping to get some riding in. I have spent more time cleaning the bikes than riding them. Not sure what your shoulder problem is. I had a rotator cuff repair 3 years ago and it was 6 weeks in a sling and then physio for me. It was worth it though. Good luck and don’t rush the recovery. Your patience will be rewarded
Originally ihad a subacromial decompression - removing a bit of shoulder blade and collarbone etc but alas caused me now to have a frozen shoulder - which will fix itself in 2 years but is agony - another operation called a scapular release should sort that a bit quicker.....fun eh!
So sorry your shoulder operation has not gone as hoped, I can't imagine Wednesdays and Saturdays without a bit of TMF, but maybe a YT holiday might do you good. I personally would quite enjoy non bike videos just as much as the bike ones, perhaps you and Carol could go on day trips to interesting UK places and film the trip, the British Motor Museum, city tours, ABR, maybe I am mad but the two of you together are great.
That’s very kind of you David, thank you!
I hear ya. It’s going to be 19c here in Calgary on Sunday but I just had full hip replacement yesterday so not going to be on the bike for a while. Aging is not for the faint of heart.
Best of luck with the recovery….
Heated grips are an option, can be retro fitted by the dealer who has to turn them on in the menu. or if you are a good customer he fits them gratis as part of the deal!
Another enjoyable vlog thank you. Camera quality and sound are spot on. Hope your next shoulder op does the trick for you. I mainly watch your vloggage on tv so I tend not to comment too often. However, suffice to say I really enjoy all your content.
Thanks very much Richard - appreciated!
Naphill! I know it so well! The in-laws used to live there, and father in law used to work at the RAF. Beautiful area! Many a time have walked through the woods to Bradenham and on to West Wycombe. The in laws neighbour used to live in Church Lane. Ahh.....memories.
Cool
Got rid of my 2015 v-twin a few years back and regretted it since. I'd sure like to try the V4!
Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I am my self struggling getting back to motorcycle drivning. If you are after your operation capable to test drive cars, I would love to see them.
Good luck with the next shoulder op. Hopefully you'll be able to make a few garage videos. I enjoy watching those and learning a bit more as well! Cheers!
Thanks 👍
Good luck getting your shoulder fixed. Up here in Yorkshire I'd also describe this winter as being endlessly wet. Sure we flirted with some snow a couple of times but we're talking a few days in an entire winter. I think my bike will be on the road for the first time tomorrow. There's nothing to enjoy about riding when it's dark and wet in my opinion and I don't take my bike out when there's salt on the roads either. As for the Diavel, it's more bike than I need and definitely more bike than I can afford!
Fair enough - let’s hope the weather improves soon!
We’re having a glorious spring day tomorrow and I’m going to ride my bicycle. First grow some ‘bottom flesh’ (as we say here in the Netherlands) (make your bottom getting used to sit on a saddle for a long time so it won’t hurt) before I’m making a longer motorcycle ride.
It will be the only nice day of the coming weeks because the weather will become colder and wetter again.
You will have to be very careful with your shoulder for the rest of your life and make sure you don’t overload/overstrain it; especially after surgery. The first few times you do, it won’t that hurt that much but then inflammation will be at its peak again and it will take very long before that decreases and you may hope the inflammation stops. I have experience on this 😢. I had surgery on both shoulders and for ten years everything was fine. But then I had to move my old fridge because I had bought a new one. The day after I almost cried of pain. Only now, a year later, I can say my shoulder is hurting a lot less.
I hope the best for your shoulder surgery. I did a special program to strengthen the shoulder muscles without overstraining them. Training with weights of about 1-2 kilograms, no more. More exercises with light weights is better than less exercise with heavy weights. Build it up slowly.
Thank you for the advice - enjoy your ride tomorrow!
Hope you get your shoulder sorted mate, wishing you all the best
Much appreciated
Andy - definitely an improvement in video quality. Many thanks.
Good to hear
All the best on the opp Andy,
be good to see you all back together, Chops’y. Teapot and rest of the crew remember watching the plane vs bikes episode you guys done was brill, recon really boost your TH-cam channels 👍
Thanks 👍
I am always happy to see the British countryside. It's so beautiful and you are a lucky man to be riding there, even in rainy weather. Thanks so much........Sal : ) in Cha-am, Thailand.
I love riding in Thailand too!
I have shoulder issues too (gym related as I am younger) I am avoiding surgery because I know I will lose my two main hobbies and risk it getting worse! Going to get some good tours in first before I risk anything, and just keep doing rehab.
Godspeed on the shoulder recovery, Andy! You will be accompanied by the thoughts of 261,000 subscribers on that journey. 😇
Thank you 🙏
Good luck with the shoulder!
Thank you - next operation middle of April!
RAF High Wycombe was my first unit out of training way back in the day. Great video as usual.
Cool, thanks
Hope you get your shoulder sorted out, not a situation anyone would enjoy. Your musings about your weather reminds me how Oregon and England are the same: Similar size geography and same weather. Hope you can have another go at the Diavel at another time later for a more in depth review. I like it.
Hi Andy, I’m confident the 260k plus subs will understand if you have to step back from YT for a while after your impending shoulder op.. might even be a nice break for you... wishing you well and Carole too. Atb, Alan.
Cheers Alan - yes I'm sure that would be the case, I won't be going away for too long if I do have to take a break....
Nice vlog, good to get out on the bike. I managed to get out on my scooter in this mild winter but if it's too wet a visit to the art galleries or a historic house is always nice. And since your Japan tour I'm reading 'Shogun,' a great story of early 17th century Japanese culture. You can't beat a good book.😊
You’re right there!
Top man Andy excellent video as usual wishing you all the best as regards to your shoulder fingers crossed you get it sorted soon
I've read that Amazon book. It is fascinating. Not sure I'd want to work for Bezos, though. As someone in the book says "he jumps on your back and rides you hard. If you are no good he ditches you immediately, and if you are good he rides you until you're worn out, then he ditches you".
Regarding touring with Mrs Flyer on her 125, I have a 125 (Honda Innova) as well as my Speedmaster and I've done 200 miles in a day on that. Heck, some folk go round the world on them! But the problem might be the speed difference between you and her if you tour together, and getting up to the lakes or suchlike on motorways wouldn't be much fun on a 125. They are great fun on the twisty B roads, though!
Thanks for the vid as usual. Hope your shoulder gets sorted quickly.
Vince
Cheers Vince!
This winter has been truly depressing with the wet weather, every time I've been out on the bike its come back wet, filthy and in need of a clean 😞
Good luck with the shoulder and great that you will be doing some UK tours
That's the plan!
As a former Diavel owner I must say the new V4 is way better looking than my old 2013 Model, the only problem with the one you are riding is it's NOT red ! I was impressed with your off-road testing skills in the car park it's not often you see a Diavel doing the adventure bike bit. Sorry to hear about your shoulder , hopefully it won't prevent you touring in the summer. I do have a suggestion that while recuperating from your surgery you could always entertain us with kit reviews and additional bike news slots.
Thanks for the tip - I was thinking on similar lines (though editing is an issue)….
That car park at 13 mins in is a great dogging spot
I’ll take your word for that!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@TheMissendenFlyer
How does he know that ? 😱
Nice one Andy , crappy news about the shoulder .!!!sorry to hear that ! I'm sure you can keep some clips coming !!bike news a bit more often , do a wee clip of your camera stuff mounts , mics etc some maintenance light stuff in your garage .Keep it up .😁👍
Thanks for the tips - the trouble is even these videos take editing and that's tricky with my right arm in a sling!
What a lovely bike and a beautiful day. I do hope the operation goes well , I haven’t had any further treatment on my shoulder because the surgeon promised it would be great after the first surgery, though I do try and improve it my self . Look forward to seeing Carole on her motorcycle 👍🏍️
It might be a good idea to have your biking buddies in your studio while you’re recovering, you could have a good banter and we could send some questions in ?👍🏍️
Let's hope it's second time lucky for the shoulder. Just an idea, you could always ride pillion behind Mrs Flyer whilst recovering. Could be a fun series of videos.
That’s why I moved to Oz 17 years ago, ride my bike anytime of the week 👍👊
Lucky man!
A x pro footballer put me onto marine collagen to help with joint pain and they have helped me, might be worth a try
Maybe a get the builders in after your operation so you have some content.
A Norway tour could be fun
Shoulder is going to be tough. maybe visit some local delers, museums, etc. Things of motorcyclists interest. My new knee dominates my life so I can relate. A year given up at 68 for the unknown future. ate to miss riding but also feel the same about being in pain. Duc is an interesting piece. The view from the bars is great. Not a big fan of the stying but the ride looks great. That's what counts. Local tours to the lakes and other areas, some restaurants rides with the guys, a club meet and a rally ABR? things of that nature. Next time.
Thanks for the suggestions Sam - trouble is those videos need editing too, which is difficult with my right arm in a sling!
Yes Man you are damn near in a pickle. Make this repair count. Good fortune wirh it. This getting older and repair stuff sucks. I have three new bikes and an atv with almost no miles all the time ahead of me at 68 . Two to three days a week at doctors and therapy. Glad I enjoyed life when I was young. Good fortune
ANDY,,, Zen and the art of motor cycling... Stay well.
Here in New Zealand our weather is very unpredictable too, although on average probably about 5°-10° warmer 😉 I'd love to see you do a review of a proper classic, eg an original Z1 or CB500/750
Sorry to hear about your shoulder, Andy. I agree with the other comments regarding alternative videos while you are recuperating. Perhaps something with Mrs Flyer explaining what an excellent patient you are etc.
He he - the trouble is videos need editing and that’s tricky with an out of action right arm…
@@TheMissendenFlyer I can see a new video series in which TMF teaches Mrs. TMF how to edit videos using (insert editing software of choice).
With such beautiful weather I hope you made time to repair the roof leak over your garage. 👍
Not yet!
Don’t miss Northumberland and the Borders for your tours, some of us are lucky enough to live up here. Hope the surgery goes well, after two spine ops I still get arm issues but I just stop more on my lovely Ducati😀🏍.
I’ll get up there again at some point Ian! Sorry to hear about your back….
Nice, Lovely day for a ride. Round some classic bits of England. Just contemplating insuring the bike for the season and hoping we are done with the snow at lower elevations. Still got lots of wind and rain. Hope the shoulder gets better, make sure you let it heal up. In the mean time maybe you can fly give us a weekly bike news update or drive to meet your pals for some scran. Unfortunately I'm grounded. Fortunately I can still ride.
Sorry to hear that John - here’s to summer coming soonest!
Speaking of being blinded by the Sun, where I live, in the weeks just before winter, and for a few weeks in the spring, because the Sun is low in the sky, you often get the Sun right in your eyes, which I hate. When blinding sun is combined with a 30 km/hr headwind on the highway, that's brutal.
Why the tours get fewer views is beyond me. They are an amazing eye opener especially the Norway, Japan and Alaska tours.
Thank you Chris!
Sad to hear that Black Beauty is going back to the stables, equally sad to hear about your shoulder Andy & having to go back to hospital for more surgery 😒. Hope all goes well Andy & a speedy recovery, looking forward to seeing you back on the road with more adventures on the fantastic bikes 🏍️🙏
Thank you Andy!
Thanks for point 11. It wasn't easy.
Great job!
8:45... those fields on your right were where some scenes in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were filmed! Have you checked out the Hellfire Caves? Also in West Wycombe you have the Dashwood Estate... lovely part of England. ***edit*** lol... should have watched on! I see you went! 🙂
Indeed - I’ve also mentioned Chitty Bang Bang on the channel before! Thanks for watching!!
Yes, its been really shit on the weather front for 2 weeks, not been out on mine either, roll on the summer.. 👍
Hi Andy
Got to agree with you and the statement of biking being good for the soul and helping your mental health, I’ve suffered mental health issues in the passed and after passing my bike test at 56, which was 12 months to the day my dad died it has definitely helped me with my mental wellness and long may it continue 👍🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
Sorry hear about your dad Stuart, glad we concur!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks Andy
I’m just about to treat myself and pick up my second bike this afternoon having purchased a 2019 Yamaha MT09SP just a thought about the future bikes you would possibly show on the channel and thought if could you try and get the 2024 version of the MT09 for a review have a fantastic week keep up the good work love the channel 👍
So sorry to hear your shoulder operation was not successful - I am going through similar with ankle.
Another subject : read comments re: this channel on an Italian bike (not Ducati) group and they mentioned how they have a drinking game -
'how long will it take for a BMW GS to be mentioned on a Missenden Flyer video, no matter the context?'
And the answer today is 7:45😊
....as long as that!?
Good luck with the shoulder follow up. Don’t worry, we’ll still be here when you get back. Maybe some Freddie Dobbs style vloggage in the interim to fill the gap?
Trouble is videos need editing and without a right arm that’s tricky….
Love these meandering videos. Love that Diavel too. Still debating between it and the GS1300. Two different bikes but can’t decide between them. Suspect it will be the BMW…. A bit more sensible. Hope that shoulder operation doesn’t stop you doing these wonderful videos for too long. Look after yourself. 😀
Thank you Sid!
The Diavel has never really appealed to me, plus it's so expensive, I just think there are far better choices for fun to be had. I can relate to the depression when unable to ride. So far we have had 3 false starts to spring, each time temps dropping to below -25C, plus snow again after it warms up again. Last week I had a long drive home, every road was closed after I joined it, blowing snow, blizzard conditions, 1.5'-2' of soft wet snow. It was so bad that the journey took 2.5 extra hours over normal and I had to pull 4 different families out of deep snow and a couple of ditches, there were cars and trucks strewn everywhere. Usually my mood starts improving, after the sun is out for a few days, I can smell spring and I begin to get excited for my first ride of the season, then more crap weather and spring seems so far away again, it's a roller-coaster. Sorry to hear the shoulder is still farkled, hopefully take 2 will give you some relief 👍
Crikey! -25c!!!
Alberta, Canada perhaps??? 🇨🇦 I’m visiting Calgary just now and the temperatures last week were chilly 🥶(& that’s from a Scotsman!).
God vid TMF - Nice bike - too expensive for me! Wishing you good luck with the post surgery recovery. Hope you get your upper suspension sorted fully this time! 😉🤞👌💪👍
Another operation and extended downtime? Say it ain't so, Mr. Flyer! Best wishes for shoulder improvement and more fair weather riding. Your videos from Blighty are much appreciated by this Yank. While you're recovering, maybe you can ride pillion behind Mrs. Flyer. ;-)