Honda Africa Twin: Is this the best winter riding road in Europe? The GC200

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  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Carol's channel vid of the holiday is here: th-cam.com/video/FjCl6pVp-8A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pw4klVLl82PwvvD4

  • @bolton737
    @bolton737 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You could never tire of those roads absolutely amazing.
    Carol seamed to have just has good a time with the boy too.
    Thanks for another enjoyable vlog guys.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've ridden those roads many times now, and it's still an amazing experience. Yep, Sam & Carol had a great time in the water park.
      Good to hear from you. Cheers

  • @TheMissendenFlyer
    @TheMissendenFlyer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good to see GC again - If it hadn't have been for this darned shoulder op I would have been there now!!!

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Was nice that we managed to catch up with Joy and Martin for a meal out on our last night.
      Hope the shoulder is improving. Will catch up with your Japan tour tonight. Cheers

    • @tojj29
      @tojj29 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know that feeling, I'm waiting for a shoulder op.

  • @madmick6805
    @madmick6805 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Vid Richard made me want to pack a bag and fly out instantly. Carol looked to be having fun on the water slide so not all a loss for her, but yes would have been nice for the duo on screen. On the topic of ride along and Carol not a massive fan, well if you would like company on any rides north of the midlands Im up for the ride, call it a mini ride out nothing big like the likes of Veda or Tpot.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank very much. If you ever fancy riding abroad in the winter, it doesn't get any easier than doing it with Canary Motorcycle Tours.
      We've always kept away from organising ride outs. Not sure we could take the responsibility if something goes wrong. We've seen folks come off bikes on Richy's and Bruce's ride outs.
      Carol still had a great day in the water park and I got my riding fix.
      Thanks for watching

  • @TheRhythmicBiker
    @TheRhythmicBiker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it, books a family holiday, and Rich buggers off on a bike, legend 🤣
    Some stunning views but my goodness that road is gorgeous, its a group ride so gotta be sensible but my lord I would want to give that a go at some pace 🤣
    Carols face just tells you all you need to know, having a great time bless her 🙂
    It's great to have business that will sort all the faff out for you, just get you out there and enjoy the riding.
    The wrist discomfort is probably because its not what you're used to.
    Tunnel rev bomb has to be done 😁
    What a view from the glass balcony, I would absolute love to see that, glad to see it looks very popular🙂
    Great video mate, such lovely scenery, great riding as well fella, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you all had a lovely holiday.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We had a great time thanks. It was Carol's suggestion that I ride out there and she still had a great day with the lad.
      If you ever get chance to ride out there it's brilliant.
      Appreciate the kind words.
      Cheers

  • @adrianstrand1120
    @adrianstrand1120 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think Carol had just as much fun at the water park ! Watching from a dark rainy Cumbrian morning and that Africa Twin sounds bloody lovely !

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She had a great day. I loved the Africa Twin. Best bike I've ridden out there to date. Thanks for watching, and if it's any conciliation, it's throwing it down here in the East Midlands

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan3435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gran Canaria is a great destination for riding bikes powered and non powered. There are fantastic roads all over the island. The mountain roads carving up and down huge steep valleys in the centre are spectacular. Great climate all year round.
    Thanks for sharing your holiday, brings back fond memories.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It certainly is. We've explored the island extensively over the years. It's such an amazing place to escape the worst of a British winter
      Thanks for watching

  • @stevef8763
    @stevef8763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gran canaria has got to go on my bucket list, thanks Richard.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Certainly, for any bikers stuck in a northern European winter, it's a very attractive destination. Thanks for watching

  • @Canarymotorcycletours
    @Canarymotorcycletours 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just watched this with Kendo in the unit having our morning cuppa in our new mugs - thank you for our gifts. Thank you Richard, it was great to watch and the scenery looked stunning as of course we know it is. Delighted you had a great day with us.....we have missed you. Speak soon. Joy x

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was nice to catch up you both before we left. Ken just made it into the video right at the end. Enjoyed the Africa Twin and always brilliant to ride with Jose.
      Missing the fantastic weather

  • @bikerbuddy3166
    @bikerbuddy3166 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely loved that it’s definitely on my bucket list what a beautiful place to be 😎🙏❤️

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it feels special because you're escaping the British winter and you're riding amazing roads. Well worth doing if you get chance

  • @ianyoung2696
    @ianyoung2696 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing, that's cheered me up sitting hear in the wind swept & rain drenched east Midlands, enjoy your holiday 😊

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Unfortunately, we're now back home also in windswept, rain drenched East Midlands (Near Ashby de la Zouch)

  • @Shiplap4
    @Shiplap4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ahh memories, I’ll have to get myself back there soon 👍

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're already wishing we were back there. Thanks for watching

  • @the_mad_leprechaun
    @the_mad_leprechaun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic Richard! That really does look like an amazing road! I want to go there right now!

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Warm dry tarmac. Beautiful location and a motorcycle. What more do you need? 🙂 Thanks for watching

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you have finished your vacation, I hope you had a great time.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep we were only there a week. Back in a freezing cold wet England. It was an excellent break thanks

  • @Darkvisor
    @Darkvisor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video with lovely scenery!
    The africa twin sure is a great bike!

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers, it did sound good as well 👍

  • @ConciergeMed
    @ConciergeMed 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a lovely family edition… great to see Carol having fun and as cool as always but this time water sliding 🌊 (she has no fear, just fun!) and Richard with his great wealth of bike knowledge and advice/suggestion(s).
    It’s also greatly appreciated that all your videos are quite different by way of subject or geographical location and thought that you clearly put in... Hope you three had a fabulous time and just know, this is one of the best motorcycle channels on YT! (And I’m 💯 fussy!😂) Cheers me dears ❤

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What a great comment. We really appreciate it.
      We both love motorcycles, we both love travelling.
      We also enjoy doing the videos. You can probably see from the comments section, it's allowed us to meet and chat to like minded folks from around the world.
      Our channel is just for fun. While it remains that, we will keep making vids.
      Cheers and best wishes from Carol and Richard

  • @HippoDrones
    @HippoDrones 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looked like an awesome day out... for both yourself and Carol/Sam! 😀

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was a fun day, but it wasn't quite the same riding without Carol

    • @HippoDrones
      @HippoDrones 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Banditmanuk I can imagine

  • @fazerstorm-oap
    @fazerstorm-oap 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A great island of contrasts. We have had a couple of fantastic walking holidays there. Driven that road in a car, lovely to see it from a bike. 😃

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's a beautiful island. I fear that particular road will be lost soon and closed to traffic when the tunnels are completed.

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The water slide looked like it was fun.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Carol says I missed a great day there

  • @malcolmrowland6438
    @malcolmrowland6438 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice video guys
    We just got back from gran canaria a few weeks ago you have to love some winter sun ☀️

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We didn't want to come home. We had unbroken sunshine all week. About 28 to 32 in the day and still T shirt weather at night.
      Thanks for watching

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My cousin loves his Africa Twin. He has a few bikes and usually takes the twin.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wasn't sure I would like it with it's 21" front wheel. In the end, it suited me as a big bloke. Comfortable and powerful (not Rocket 3 powerful!) It was fun to ride

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a place and what a road Richard fantastic would luv to ride out there but not very likely so watching your exploits is great I am green with envy right now 😉I think I'd rather ride than face those water shoots though cheers ! 👌👍

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I prefer the roads to the water slides as well 👍

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy6449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed the rest of the video . years ago went to Belgium and Holland with a club ,about 20 bikes some 2 up .we were on our then Honda Pan European s t 1100 . were in the Federation of Sidecar clubs and they were a nice lot of people . The weather there looks superb . we hope you had a lovely break .

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Full sun and about 30C every day. Yes lovely 👍👍

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A stunning road and views. Shame Carol wasn't with you but I'm not a big group rider either. However, I'm okay with seven where you can spread out a bit.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, shame Carol wasn't riding with me. I'm always cautious riding with new people. You will see I mostly kept a reasonable gap to the person in front. All the riders in this group turned out to be good and safe.

  • @cloudmaker
    @cloudmaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some great views from the saddle here, your leader certainly has the right Mantra about not cutting corners, it's all to help keep you safe, should be every rider and driver's saying though to be honest. I see it was a manual gearbox, wonder if that was just so that you could give a little rev bomb in the tunnels! I was so glad I was viewing that glass balcony whilst holding firmly onto my kitchen table! Enjoyed that, thank you for the ride.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣 That's made Carol laugh
      Have a great Christmas

    • @cloudmaker
      @cloudmaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Banditmanuk At least I've made one of our wives laugh and that didn't take over 39 years like it has done with mine. 😉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm joking of course she has a great sense of humour, well she must have to be with me! 🤣🎅🎄

    • @cloudmaker
      @cloudmaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Banditmanuk My wife's always had a sense of humour th-cam.com/video/b-EtsiwV2u4/w-d-xo.html 🤣🤣

  • @RichardASK
    @RichardASK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video Rich. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have your MT10 on those roads. I have to confess, mine is tucked away in the warm, for a little while now. I hope you and Carol both have a lovely Christmas and thanks for your cracking vids. throughout the year.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Richard. I've not seen an MT10 out there yet. There's not many roads on the island you could stretch it's legs but it would certainly be fun. Restraint required along that coast road as many people have died riding it.
      I've not yet tucked up my bike, I was riding it yesterday. It needs a deep clean and ACF for the winter.
      Best wishes to you and your family for Christmas

  • @ec9156
    @ec9156 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice! Amazing views! Headed out 2 hour cruise here in NC, USA 61 degrees to a local Pub. Way unusual for this Winter.🏍

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's not a bad temp to ride👍 It's been below freezing here in England for a few days, its got warmer now but torrential rain. Definitely not riding weather. Its why lots of guys from the UK like to fly south to these islands just off Africa.
      Appreciate you watching from the USA

    • @ec9156
      @ec9156 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Banditmanuk So envious! Glad you, Carol and your son are having a great time!

  • @youngeroldie5089
    @youngeroldie5089 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It looks a great place to ride. I was trying to plan a trip there for this week as my wife in new York. I was hoping to be there for 5 days and riding for for 3 but couldn't get return flight unless stayed for the whole week, I would have been bored on the days not riding as don't do the sitting around the pool or in the bar thing so stayed here decorating, how sad is that.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shame you didn't go. Its a brilliant experience. You could have tried the water park on your days off 🤣
      Hope you're your Mrs likes the decorating

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags73 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was obvious that you were missing Carol, but Carol was oblivious and seemed to be having a mighty fine time without you 🤣
    Given the choice of dry asphalt on two wheels, or floating around in puddles on inflatables, I’m with you 😎
    What a cracking ride. I’m definitely up for a fly/hire 👍🏼

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was an enjoyable day and definitely worth doing while just doing a normal holiday over there.If you ever get chance, it's brilliant riding over there.

  • @UncleLongbeard
    @UncleLongbeard 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm certain that I prefer your version of fun than Carol's. Brilliant place to ride a bike

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She likes the riding as well. She just doesn't like riding in large groups. It's a great place to ride in a European winter, that's for sure 👍

    • @UncleLongbeard
      @UncleLongbeard 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Banditmanuk I know, was just kidding ;) It is for sure brilliant winter destination

  • @shuckers381
    @shuckers381 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid and nice weather. Prefer leisurely pace as to take the scenery in more 👍

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, pace was plenty quick enough for me.
      Appreciate you watching

  • @wsmv
    @wsmv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely amazing, I'm glad you said where you were because it looks just like Derbyshire 😂
    These bike tour companies seem to have it nailed down with the tour and bike quality. Sonethibgwe need to have a serious think about because I could really do with some warm sun right now.
    I'd have chosen the bike tour too because nobody need to see me with my top off in a water park 😂😂
    Stay safe guys and thanks for another great video 👍

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣 Yep we've got plenty of those palm trees in Derbyshire.
      Yep, swimming pools and water parks aren't for me. I didn't even go in our hotel pool.
      Honestly escaping the British winter gloom is so great. I'm glad I had a day ride but we still had a great time exploring together in the hire car.
      Thanks for watching

  • @thewoodster8607
    @thewoodster8607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was only looking at this yesterday, a nice coincidence. Looking to go next April. I have a GS but rode the AT at the Honda Adventure Centre in September and found myself liking it a lot. Are you on the DCT? Thanks for the video!!

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was on the manual. Just turning up for the day, I just had what was available. It suited me being quite tall.

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice road and views. Is it the best? I thought you had some great roads in Tenerife?

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think that coast road is my favourite of all the islands. Sadly it will be lost for ever when the new tunnels are completed (or only partially kept in places)

  • @tojj29
    @tojj29 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have you thought about one of the AT's? You seem to like chucking it around

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always discounted them as I want road biased 17" tyres. It actually handled better than I thought but not as good as my existing bike.

  • @paullee6663
    @paullee6663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I unreservedly apologise if I have caused any offense that was never my intention. I confess I've not been watching any YT videos in over a month... motorcycling or otherwise....just needed a break and was watching 'other stuff' on catch up and stuff. I'm not sure if it's because of the rubbish weather or what, but I've not felt 'attached' to motorcycling this year, after I had to cancel my Yorkshire tour due to a problem with the bike (fork seals) and the weather. I don't do swimming pools either, as I get a Verruca pretty much every time I step anywhere near one. Which can be a problem if you are in the school swimming team.... 🙁 Chiropodists seemed to make a meal of it and take forever, so I usually ended up sorting them myself with nail clippers ...😲 I was right about one thing at least, Carol's not interested in any more group rides! 🤣🤣🤣 Girl after my own heart....me neither....and I've never done one! 🤣🤣🤣 Just as bad as Matlock Bath on a Sunday....🤣🤣🤣 PS I'm sure you enjoyed your ride.....from your voice did it sound like you enjoyed it as much as when you ride with Carol... ??
    I'll let you decide...
    😐

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely no offence. Thought you called it quite well. I prefer to ride with Carol. I'm a more sensible rider when I'm with her.
      Hopefully, come some better weather in the spring, you will enjoy getting out on the bike again. I've put our bikes in their protective dome in the garage. Unless the weather is good I doubt we'll be riding again for a few weeks.
      Always appreciate hearing from you.
      Cheers

  • @RRRRefuelRideRace
    @RRRRefuelRideRace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice video Richard. Enjoyed it. Carol decided to have different kind of fun in this one. :) I never tried the Africa Twin. I hope to do it next season. Did you have a feel that it is too soft in front? Thanks for the answer.

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      To be honest I didn't push the Africa Twin hard enough in the twisties to find the suspension limitations. I definitely preferred it to the NC750 that I rode last time.
      Out of all their bikes I've ridden, that was my favourite. Lovely engine and a great sound. 👍

    • @RRRRefuelRideRace
      @RRRRefuelRideRace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Banditmanuk Aha, I see. I like it and will have to try it next season. Cheers.

  • @timparish172
    @timparish172 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You definitely need an R1300GS Richard!

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So far, I've resisted testing one, just in case I like it too much! Would mean sacrificing my MT10 and XSR900 to buy it. But yes, that Africa Twin high position suits an aging tall fat guy like me👍

  • @johnbellamy6449
    @johnbellamy6449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Richard and Carol and Sam . so far only watched a minute or so ,but will save the rest for tonight in bed . should be good . Sam looks a nice young man . will speak later ,its cold ,wet and windy here .

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sam is a good guy. Very quiet and unassuming.
      Hope you enjoy the ride in the sun.

  • @paullee6663
    @paullee6663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have to say, I think I would have preferred to have spent the day with Carol and your lad.... I think Carol made the right choice, I'm pretty sure she would think that purgatory nowadays... If I'm honest, you didn't seem to be having much fun yourself without her riding with you. Take no notice of me, I'm antisocial, and ride by myself, but you guys are a duo, and if you're not riding with Carol you just don't sound 'yourself'. Maybe, family holidays, really should remain family holidays. Just sayin... (I've done the same myself when I was SCUBA diving 🙁)

    • @Banditmanuk
      @Banditmanuk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's the first time I've done a days riding without her for ages, so I get what you're saying. Carol organised this for me prior to going away.
      I honestly did enjoy my day. I'm not a swimming pool guy. I didn't even use our hotel pool. Carol prefers to be in control of the ride. Where we go, where we stop and just doesn't want to do any more group rides.
      We did enjoy exploring the island with the hire car (in the pinned comment) The group I rode with were an already established group who knew each other, so I was kind of the outsider at lunch and rest stops.
      Plenty more normal service joint rides in the planning stages. 👍
      Good to hear from you. Thanks