Africa|Autumn '23: Endurance motorcycle touring|Day 11|Suffering from Le Mans to Calais|Back to UK

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  • @markballard5033
    @markballard5033 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Steve, a very impressive set of videos and hats off to you for the determination in covering all those miles. I've often thought of Morocco but will now make it happen although maybe not on my own or on my Harley as is still has the odd bug in it and if hate to have to reset the electronics in the desert. Anyway hope to catch you at ABR next year if you are there - maybe you could run a short campfire chat for your subscribers.. Cheers, Mark

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Mark, I’m so glad you enjoyed the series. I’m sure you would love Morocco but yes, resetting electronics in the desert would be scary! It’s not impossible that I’ll be at the ABR festival, a campfire chat if I am sounds like a good idea 🙂

  • @garyturner2692
    @garyturner2692 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Keis heated jacket,insoles,gloves…you’ll never feel the cold again.I can’t recommend them enough..stay warm …. Ride safe.👍👍

  • @mizunomp5916
    @mizunomp5916 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Steve, what an epic achievement and adventure you have been on, rain,cold,heat and being stuck in sand. You have remained up beat and positive. Thank you for sharing your adventure on TH-cam. Looking forward for more to come..

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my friend, it has been a total pleasure sharing the journey with you and speaking of journeys; my next big trip will start in around four weeks time. There will be three or four closer to home episodes and then I’m off and the planning stages are all pointing towards epic!! Thanks so much for watching 😁

  • @jerrywg007
    @jerrywg007 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    £30 heated vest from Amazon. Absolute game changer which enables me to continue riding through the Scottish winter....

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Jerry, that is something I will definitely look into- thanks for the heads up! 🙂

  • @savr1200gs
    @savr1200gs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure Steve watched many motorcycle tour/adventure videos but none as entertaining ( for many different reasons 😂) as your series. Looking forward to catching up on past and future videos 👍

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you to say that and I am so glad you are enjoying the series 😁

  • @Stewgson
    @Stewgson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve a had some forced time out because of injury but luckily found your channel. Great series travelling to Africa and back. Looking forward to seeing what your up to next. Cheers Steve.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry to hear you’ve suffered an injury but I’m very glad to welcome you to my channel! I hope you get better soon 🙂

  • @beans4491
    @beans4491 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1st class Steve, I've really enjoyed watching the whole series. I bet you put your feet with a nice cup of tea in front of the fire when you got home. Superb mate well done.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend! It took quite a while to recover from that trip… several fires and a few gallons of tea! Thank you so much for watching the whole series! 😁

  • @raystewart365
    @raystewart365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Enjoyed this series and looking forward to your next trip😊

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ray, thank you, I really appreciate that! There’s four or so closer to home videos over the next few weeks and then I’m off again on the next big trip! Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @philjennings7989
    @philjennings7989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’re an inspiration mate! Keep doing what you do!

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Phil! That very kind of you to say! 😁

    • @philjennings7989
      @philjennings7989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TwoWheeledDreamer I really mean it, I love motorcycling, it’s my natural antidepressant. I hope some day to take a step out of my comfort zone and travel further afield from home. Your videos give me the motivation to do just that.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I find being on my bike one of things that keeps me sane… It makes me very happy to hear my videos inspire you my friend, it really does make running the channel worth while. Safe riding 🙂

  • @BikingWithCraig
    @BikingWithCraig 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Have loved the films in this series - top man and a top trip. Regarding the cold & wet.... I have found the key is to get cheap but very effective waterproofs ( have Oxford kit - less than £100 for overalls) make sure you get it on before you are wet through. Makes such a massive difference. I too would love heated gear - maybe one day...

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Craig, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the episodes. If I’d managed to get my old rubber suit on before getting soaked I would have been so much better off. Heated gear is definitely on my wish list. Safe riding my friend 🙂

  • @MrSimonfoz
    @MrSimonfoz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Epic !

  • @kingofetiquette1652
    @kingofetiquette1652 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an epic journey. Let hope the next one is much drier for you.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I have my fingers crossed the next trip will deliver some sunshine 🌞

  • @GetItOn1
    @GetItOn1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Steve 👋 I'm sorry to see that it was very cold and wet but still can see your Big Smile as you make your way towards your home in London!😂You're an awesome Moto-Rockstar Steve 🎸🎶

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Gary! I really appreciate that! Looking forward to setting off on the next one in a few weeks 😁

  • @ujay888cc
    @ujay888cc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    For heaven's sake just shell out and get some decent waterproofs. It's no pleasure being wet and cold. You would enjoy it more if warm and dry.
    However, hats off to your resilience. 👍

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I definitely agree! As soon as funds allow I will be investing in some better gear… Thank you so much for watching 🙂

  • @tomvoxx4082
    @tomvoxx4082 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love to be in your shoes right now...I was never in North-Africa. Wish you luck my friend. A BMW will bring you home safe.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Tom! This has been the trip of a lifetime and the BMW had been amazing throughout! Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @AndyR1050
    @AndyR1050 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Steve, great video great series. Through it all the GS has been faultless. Looking forward to your next adventure. We'll done 🎉

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Andy, thank you, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the episodes! The GS has been such a good travelling companion, I am so, so impressed with it… Setting off on the next big adventure in about a month 😁

  • @gercole1651
    @gercole1651 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once you get your gear soaked its very easy to let the cold get the better of you. I have a light but effective rain jacket that i put on inside my bike jacket which keeps the wet away from me and if it gets too cold a good newspaper inside the rain jacket covering my chest works wonders too.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like you’ve come up with a pretty good system for keeping warm. I think I would have been okay if I had got my waterproof over-suit on sooner… A lesson learned! Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

  • @paulharvey8232
    @paulharvey8232 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done Steve, have thoroughly enjoyed coming along with you on your adventure, your resilience is an inspiration and am very much looking forward to joining you on your next one. Ride safe

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Paul, I really appreciate that! After a few closer to home videos, I will be setting off on my next adventure in about four weeks time. Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @Shiplap4
    @Shiplap4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done Steve , I enjoyed the journey, looking forward to the next adventure.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend, a few local to home episodes next and then I’m off on the next big trip in about a month 😁

  • @Themotograndpa
    @Themotograndpa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done Steve great series look forward to to more vids 👍

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my friend, I’m so glad you enjoyed the episodes. There’s a few closer to home videos over coming up and then I’m off on the next big trip in four weeks time 🙂

  • @MikeBarnes-i5x
    @MikeBarnes-i5x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great series well done rain and cold a pain we all been there especialy in the 70 and 80s when riding gear was rubbish spray your jackets and trousers with loads of fabric waterproofer works a treat invest in thermals even cheap ones work and handels bar big mittens look odd but work well in winter dry and warm hands a safety plus safe driving well done look forward to next trip 2 oaps mike and wendy

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Mike and Wendy, yes, are remember the bad old days of ridding in gear that didn’t even begin to keep me warm or dry. Aged sixteen, I seem to remember riding around in leather gardening gloves at one point! The waterproof spray sounds like a good idea. I’m hoping to invest in some better gear at some point, maybe even before the next big trip! 😁

  • @peterwebb233
    @peterwebb233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Steve I bet you couldn’t wait to find sanctuary in the Le Shuttle, I really enjoyed your travels it felt like I was riding with you at times telling don’t do that or let’s try this , what am I going to look forward to next week now journey has finished , many thanks best regards Peter

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Peter, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed coming along with me. Yes, it was a relief to make it to the train..! There will be three or four closer to home videos over the next few weeks and then I’m setting off again (hopefully in the sunshine) on the next big trip 😁

  • @TheQ427
    @TheQ427 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Hi Steve, I don't understand what you are trying to prove. If it's about your physical and psychological limits, I think you have already reached them. If you wanted to see a part of the world in fast-forward mode, you´ve achieved that as well. I´m happy that your suffering finally ended - motorcycletravel shouldn´t look like this. Stay safe

    • @FireandIce663
      @FireandIce663 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Ha ha I’ve known Steve a long time and you ain’t seen nothing yet! He’s never been so happy as doing this trip; rain, cold and all. He’s not doing this to prove anything but because he loves adventure, challenges, exploring and riding. If you think this is bad you should see him and Ben after a 50 mile road cycle in the rain in winter. Don’t fret. He’s titanium coated and can’t be held back. 😂

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there, had the weather been a lot kinder it would have made for a completely different last couple of episodes. Fingers crossed I can manage a little more time for the next trip and the weather behaves itself!

  • @sib610
    @sib610 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Putting your rubber suit on before you started for the day would have made a big difference. If it’s cold, get all your kit on from the start. Petrol station disposable gloves under your wet gloves helps. Ive really enjoyed your trip and fully understand the suffering , been there done that, good effort Sir.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my friend, it was a tough one but it all adds to the memories! I was hoping my drenched suit from the previous day would have dried in the wind a bit before putting on the rubber overalls but it was definitely a mistake not doing so earlier. That’s a good tip re the gloves and one I shall be taking on…. Thanks! 🙂

  • @22Royston
    @22Royston 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great adventure Steve, just 6 weeks until I leave on mine. Have you thought of a summary vlog- highs /lows/ good kit/ bad kit/ tips to avoid and do etc?

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there, thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it. That’s very exciting counting down the weeks until your trip! I might put together a summary video but I don’t think it will be for a while… I have some closer to home videos coming out over the next few weeks and then I’m off again on my next big trip in about a month. Safe travels my friend 🙂

    • @22Royston
      @22Royston 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoWheeledDreamer you too Steve, Ride safe👍🏻

  • @bikerbee3514
    @bikerbee3514 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad you made it to England in one piece my friend !!!!!

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my friend! Home and dry in the end!! 😁

  • @bobd4149
    @bobd4149 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Endurance motorcycle touring ............ I think a better title would be Masochist motorcycle touring! 😂 Yes, you kept on saying that you were enjoying the trip however we couldn't help thinking that you were just trying to convince yourself. Again appreciating that you were short of time, resources etc. it doesn't sell motorcycle touring 😂 I'd rather be less ambitious with planning a tour, work better within my constraints, and enjoy it more. Still fair play to you for documenting it all, the good, the bad and the ugly!

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Bob, I was on a mission to make it to the Sahara and back within my limited time-frame and the memories gained along the way were worth the discomfort! 😂 ideally I would have taken twice as long to do the same trip. Perhaps next time! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

  • @tryingwins
    @tryingwins 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Steve for doing this what I found enthralling series. I admire your drive and vigour. I am planning to go to Morocco you mentioned cost will you be doing a video on planning and costs at all. You chose to do it over 10 days my plan is 20 kindest regards Paul

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Paul, I am so glad you enjoyed the series! A few people have asked about a costing video which I will record before too long (currently on tour again!). I may do a comparison between touring in Morocco and Europe. It will be a while before it appears though… Definitely go to Morocco, you won’t regret it and 20 days would be a much better time frame than the way I did it 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting 🙂

  • @danweston6043
    @danweston6043 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great vlog Steve. Hope you didn't get ill from the cold and wet. Maybe a nice little tour around Wales in the spring 😊

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Dan, all was fine in the end! I’m off again in about a month, heading south to where hopefully the sun will be shining! 🙂

    • @danweston6043
      @danweston6043 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @TwoWheeledDreamer look forward to seeing the vlogs Steve. Get some hard earned behind you then go enjoy 😉 👍

  • @brianwells6692
    @brianwells6692 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well Steve, that's it over. I must say I have enjoyed every episode, although the last day in the rain, I did feel for you. So the big question now has got to be, where and when next. Get dried out first of course 😂. Let's have it.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Brian, I’m so glad you have enjoyed the episodes and I’m really glad to be home and dry! There’s a few closer to home episodes coming out over the next few weeks and then I’m off again on the next big trip in about a month and heading south, hopefully towards the sunshine!! 🌞

  • @archjapanmotovlogs
    @archjapanmotovlogs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TH-cam loves a bit of suffer, hope you get loads more subscribers my friend !!🙏

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Arch, suffer I did but it was worth it for the memories. Yes, TH-cam is a strange beast and the comments are always interesting and varied! 🙂

  • @motorbike-marra
    @motorbike-marra 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well that was a grueller !!! Just a pity you couldn’t dry off in lemans . Nothing worse than starting the day with sodden kit .
    Onward and upwards, as long as the day didn’t spoil the journey that’s all that matters .
    I’d say another cracking episode but I won’t take enjoyment from your horrid day ( I did enjoy the episode though !)
    Let’s av it 🤘

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend! Although it was tough at times it was all worth it to have created so many great memories. I’m now chomping at the bit to get away on the next trip which will be in about a month; heading south to where the sun will hopefully be shining! Let’s av it!! 😎

    • @motorbike-marra
      @motorbike-marra 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoWheeledDreamer ohh excellent . I have just booked 10 days in the Picos and Pyrenees end of May . Test the new GSA out
      I shall look forward to your next no doubt epic adventure
      Mark

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That sounds brilliant, what a great way to put a new bike through its paces! I hope you have a brilliant trip 😁

  • @KGowans
    @KGowans 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jeepers Steve, you were in the first stage of hypothermia. You need to invest in some new gear. What an amazing trip, so much more than just an adventure. Cap doffed.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Ken, I must admit I was a bit in the chilly side!! Yes, new gear is will definitely be on the horizon when funds allow. Although it was tough at times, it was all worth it to create the memories of a lifetime. Around a month until the next big trip is underway! 😁

    • @KGowans
      @KGowans 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You need to come north. So many great rides in Highland.

  • @townders39
    @townders39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done! Really enjoyed your vids 👍😀

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you and thanks for watching! 🙂

  • @petersmith2325
    @petersmith2325 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great vids, watched them all. I ride k1600, with heated gear, won't be without it dude. Look forward to your next experience on two wheels. On my bucket list to do something like you have done. Hat's off to you dude and respect. Safe riding.👍😁

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Peter, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed all the episodes. Even though it was tough at times, it created the memories of a lifetime and I’m looking forward to setting off on the next big trip in about a month’s time. K1600 will be perfect for munching all those miles!!! 🙂

  • @janeharris9879
    @janeharris9879 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How awful. I live 75 minutes away from the tunnel on the route from the west. I know youtubers post well after their journeys, but sometimes I just think...dammit, I might have been able to help 🤷‍♀️

    • @FireandIce663
      @FireandIce663 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤so sweet

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, that would have been so kind but you are correct, there’s quite a few weeks that pass before the videos are edited and published. I got there in the end and got warm and dry! Thanks for watching 🙂

  • @simonnolloth6103
    @simonnolloth6103 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well done, wasn't there any laundry facilities at services quickly tumble dry your gear, where to next?

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Simon, that would have been a good idea (it didn’t even enter my head to look for laundry services); starting the day wet through was the problem. There’s three or four closer to home videos over the next few weeks and then I’m off on the next one, heading south in search of sunshine!! 🌞

    • @simonnolloth6103
      @simonnolloth6103 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've done South Africa Western cape two years running hired bike in Cape town and went to Port Nolloth which is something I've wanted to do since primary school

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds amazing Simon, what a journey! 😁

  • @snorwitz4265
    @snorwitz4265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    for some reason I cant reply to my post but you will need an actual waterproof rain suit to use the gear in rain ...

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have come to that conclusion too! I’m currently looking at improving my gear as funds allow. 🙂

  • @Nellyboy1971
    @Nellyboy1971 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Definitely not worth pushing the limits
    Buy the heated kit it may save your life
    Soon as you go off the boil you start missing hazards
    I use keis it’s one of the best

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Heated gear on the shopping list when funds will allow… thanks for watching 🙂

    • @Nellyboy1971
      @Nellyboy1971 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoWheeledDreamer let’s hope you make some money from these videos 👍🏻
      Would be worth the freezing 🥶 conditions 😉

  • @alanjones8810
    @alanjones8810 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went from you don't need heated gear,
    Then, after trying them heated, gloves, jacket, bluetooth controller
    On my KTM, heated grips and set.
    Do you remember the ready break advert, The people had a glow around them,
    I tell people that the only problem is when going through a town at night, the towns lights dim because I am using too much power.
    My gloves and jacket and bluetooth are gerbing.
    The gloves are far more waterproof than the more expensive unheated rukka.
    Gone are the days of hands under running taps or water,
    The other benefit your more in control of your bike.

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Alan, I think heated gear will defintely be on the shopping list at some point. I like the image of the Ready Brek advert a lot! I could have used some of that during the last leg of the trip. I’ve good things about Gerbing and will look into the brand when the time comes 😁

  • @Graison-nk9jk
    @Graison-nk9jk 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i didn't hear much of what you were saying on the bike. You need to take spare microphones as backup.

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved all your videos as normal mate. But nothing worse than putting wet gear on 😢 How can it cost so much for waterproof motorcycle clothing 😢😢😢 just another rip off

    • @TwoWheeledDreamer
      @TwoWheeledDreamer  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Richard, so glad you enjoyed the episodes. Yes, really good waterproof gear is so expensive. The best thing I have is that old rubber Harley oversuit, the problem I had this time was not getting it on before the rain started… One day I’ll sort myself out with some decent waterproofs… Thanks as ever, for watching my friend 🙂

  • @manmatemonkey5076
    @manmatemonkey5076 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    man complains in the rain , man eats and drinks , man gets fuel , man complains , man does it again , man pootles around dilly dalling , man complains etc lol not very good is it lol ppp = ppp , mr ppp , i think you need to build up to longer jouneys and watch the weather carefully , biking in the wet sucks ass big time x