Episode 8: Discovering Portugal's best biking road on the BMW GS!
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- It's time for another TMF tour folks! This time with our good friends from Toro Adventure based near Malaga in Spain. Episode 8 of 11. Visit them here www.toroadventure.com/
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That eye roll from Mrs Flyer when TH-cam gold was mentioned was world class 😁
I get that look quite a lot....
That was a proper, you'll be sleeping on the floor tonight if there's anymore of that, look 😂
I am from Porto and when I want to make a day tour with one of my bikes , this is one of my favourite lanscapes: A whole day filled with beautiful spots and marvelous roads, some of them I even never rode in life. Of couse you see GS's everywhere in Portugal, but for those kind of roads it isn't needed nothing more than 27hp from my Royal Enfield Classic 500; even my Moto Guzzi Breva 750 with 48hp is "too powerful" for these tasks.😆
Wow! That route and the sunshine! Beautiful scenery, can’t wait to go back there 😊
I needed to watch that whilst sitting looking at the snow outside here in Ireland and my bikes all parked up! Great vid folks. 👍🏍🎥
What a spectacular ride including great weather, the wonderful winding N222 and absolutely awesome scenery! Great commentary and again nice tour of your nice hotel room by Mrs. Flyer. 👏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching once again....
Looks fantastic, by far the best day of the tour so far 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
The N222 is indeed a gorgeous road. Good for you the rainy days were behind you.
On one of my trips down there I made a point of finding the source of the Douro river, which is in Spain (there it's called Duero) 138km in a straight line south of Bilbao. Wonderful memories of weeks of fantastic riding.
That sounds like fun!
I'm a Brit and I've lived, and ridden pretty much daily, here for 10 years....The N222 is a great ride any time of the year but is only one, of hundreds, of awesome roads in Portugal that can be "all yours" with awesome views...
Absolutely spectacular views of your trip to Portugal,thank you taking us along Andy and carol.❤
Our pleasure!
Good to see you got some proper Portuguese weather at last. Perfect weather for the perfect road. I spent many a happy hour in that region. Good to see it again!
Yes a cracking ride along the valley - really enjoyable....
Great video Andy, really enjoying the series and looking forward to the next one 👍👍
Delighted to hear that!
That's really one of the best roads to ride or drive in Portugal with nice weather! Done both in recent years! Nice you've got regular weather this time ;)
Great to see the sun. Looks like a good tour. Wish I was there now.
So do I! Thanks for watching once again....
The views of the river were worth it. Very beautiful. The vineyards are something. Like Napa Valley in California
Just fantastic. Loved my Portugal trip in 2020. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cracking views Andy, superb roads and sun, can,t get any better. Roll on episode 9!!🙃
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!
Beautiful, can't wait for the summer looking at that lovely sunshine
Yes it can't come quick enough for me!
Another great video, Andy, my home Country is really an amazing place, thanks for sharing this great trip. 2 sidenotes pls. finally I got the pause right for the mini print read V5 😁and the Ms. Flyer eye roll was the best intro. 😁😁👍👍
TH-cam Gold... Ha !! Beautiful places !
Gorgeous riding day, hotel at the start looked lovely. Rode some of this area a few years ago and Porto is doable in a week from the UK on your own bike using Portsmouth to Santander.
Remember the stunning night time view across the estuary with all the Port branded buildings illuminated. (Took ages to ride out of Porto though)
Mrs F was very cool at the start when you mentioned the little off! Top lady 👍
She is indeed….
Brilliant again I do love Portugal 👍really enjoying this series
Great to hear that - thanks for watching!
Portuguese breakfast…never managed to finish one, talk about all day we smuggled enough out for lunch as well 😀
These tour videos are so good I've given up my Netflix subscription. Cracking content!
Cool - more to come soon!
Kind of reminds me of the BC interior around Fernie, Kaslo, Nakusp, etc. Lovely views!
Thanks for another enjoyable video.
We flew over Portugal last week ( 737 passenger ) and you could see the Douro snaking across the country and from the sky it looked spectacular.
Cool!
A certain 'energy-drink's aero mob would have a great deal of fun playing with that big bridge - getting permission tho'!
Nice to see some sunshine again, far better than sitting here watching 'Snowstorm Lurch' out the bedroom window : )
Another wonderful riding road. I have to agree, the standard of the food and drinks was marvellous, and at a price that made you eat more than you really needed lol. I too followed the Douro, but on the other side (N108), just as amazing, to Peso da Regua, then north on the N2. I have a feeling your 2 amazing bridges may be at that river crossing. Looks like a reverse trip may be needed to compare haha. Loving it as usual.
Thanks for watching!
Sitting here looking out at the snow this video has me wishing for spring to srung so I can get the bike out. Really nice ride and hotels. Looking for to more.
Yes roll on summer....
Another nice video! You show to all viewers what is the real Portugal not the one for the turists. To Almeida you must pass 221 another cracking road in the boarder with Spain. All the best Manuel Evaristo form Portugal
I’m glad you think that! Thanks for watching!
Great video as usual, lovely room. Portugal, who'd have thought it would be so nice. Thanks for the info.
Our pleasure!
Thanks Andy.Im going on my 1250 with the partner in April.This has been a gem of a series.
Glad you enjoyed it Paul!
Great ride. Great scenery, and of course ....there was more of Helen! Yay!!!!! :)
Glad you enjoyed it...!
After riding the N222 last week I would have to agree!
Good isn't it!
Ridden those roads last year great roads we did them in the wet though 🙁another great vid Andy 👍
Thanks 👍Appreciate the kind words....
Lucky man. Those roads look lit 🔥🔥
Another great video, perfectly timed to distract from the rain and snow here.
Glad you think that Matt - lots of snow where I am too (but that is a very good thing)...
Really enjoying this Tour from Australia
Excellent - I'm delighted to hear that!
I like that your go pro is mounted to the side of your helmet as it gives a good view behind in the right side mirror
Cool, thanks
Got to say that you guys keept a modest speed for that roads (yeah i know you´re right)
Centre/ north is green and montain terrain, the south is more plain and dry (Serra do Caldeirao in Algarve is a great exception N2 ;) )
Same bikers are promoting a North route (Rota do Norte) that is mainly that road N222 and the N103 that part of it runs in sight of Geres national park. Really good. And the main atraction, the N2 that you did part of it when you lost the footage and cross it in this video again.
Can´t waint to see the rest.
Keep up the good work
Looks like you had perfect weather for that leg of the trip.
It was!
Beautiful scenery in northern Portugal! Seems a pity you have to push on and not stop and relax a few more times to look around.
Tell me about it!!!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Oh well, here's a video you could make at a more leisurely pace. Starting in Gloucestershire and working thru to London do all the bridges over the Thames.
another spot on vid mr mrs flyer
Thank you…..
I could easily see you both on the GoldWing here in Portugal.
Thank’s for the nice views !
Yes that would be cool!
When I rode the Douro valley during grape harvest the aroma alone was bordering on intoxication. Unusual hazards too = puddles of juice & piles of grapes spilt from extremely decrepit, slow & overloaded pickups used to carry the harvest. They seemed to be everywhere & the local equivalent of our white vans.
Cool - don't get those hazards in my neck of the woods!
Great vid. If you feel inclined to visit New Zealand (motorcycle nirvana, particularly the South Island)), I'm sure you'd appreciate it. Your winter is our summer. A good excuse to escape the cold for a few weeks. And we drive on the left. You can hire a GS. Not a cheap adventure but an unforgettable one. Let me know when you're ready and I'll sort out the spare room.😉
It’s top of our touring wish list Derek!
...and I said-noooo.!!! the episode can't be over already. Time always flys bye when you're having fun. Recently saw a Helite Turtle review with you promoting. Will be ordering it with 2 extra lanyards next week. Great safety kit- don't imagine it would be great 2-up though. This will be a great addition for this years riding which will include many twisty roads. Just wish it could be across the pond. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
You saw me promoting one? Sounds unlikely.....good bit of kit though if you can put up with the weight and heat that comes with it (too hot on this ride in Portugal to wear one, great in winter though)....
Sorry Andy, only ment to say review of the Helite vest- video from December 2020. Was concerned about the heat factor. Glad you got back to me. Something to ponder on. 🤔🤔. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
No worries....don't get me wrong, brilliant bit of kit, just bulky and hot...something to be aware of if (like me) you end up not wearing it often because of lack of comfort whilst riding...
I think your GS is more of a collector's bike actually. I'd be sorry to see it go after all the joyful rides you've had with it. Anyway, your decision of course.
No sell it.
Thank you Steven - I must admit it does have sentimental value for me....
Excellent ride and I did not even have to put fuel in the tank.
Excellent!
Love these tour videos Andy. Portugal looks beautiful., sadly never made it out there myself. Have you ever thought of doing an in depth video for people who might be thinking of doing these trips but never done anything like it before, to give a detailed idea of whats involved. Its quite daunting if your not an experienced traveller. Perhaps you already have. Just think it would be very useful & inspire people to take a deep breath, do something like this, & even move on to Noraly levels of adventure. Keep these up. Cheers!
Yes well what Noraly does is on another level of adventure - what we do is the easy stuff......but great suggestion,what sort of subjects should I cover do you think??...maybe guided tours versus unguided, kit to take, insurance, carrying your helmet on an aeroplane...anything else you can think of (not nough here for a full video I don't think - maybe a bonus one)????
@@TheMissendenFlyer Actually Andy, you've thought of some of the things i was going to suggest. Yes, all of the above, people that have done touring have the experience of organising it but don't tend to talk you through it on a 'Peter & Jane' level as its 2nd nature to them. If that makes sense. On top of your list how about what clothing to take, ie casual non bike gear plus all bike gear you might need, what paperwork you need to do, ie what to take license, paperwork for bike, visa for certain countries?, medical insurance, maps /sat nav, etc. Tackling tolls on routes. Dealing with language barriers etc. I appreciate you have covered some of this stuff in other travel videos, but a dedicated one would be so useful to novices. You might like to invite recommendations or advice from other viewers / travellers. If you have an anxiety disorder or stress, PTSD etc, what other people do every day without a second thought, can be extremely daunting. Have as much information up front would make it so much easier to attempt these things & experience travel that they would otherwise be too afraid to try. This is way more common than you may think. I speak to so many fellow bike riders that get out on a bike to help their MH & want to tour or travel abroad. Hope thats some food for thought.Cheers!
And don't forget all the connections of Porto, Douro and Almieda with Wellington (Duke of), you are riding where is army marched.
How could we forget those!
Great video of probably the most beautiful road in Portugal. When were you around here?
I could give you a bit of insight on what is this Douro Valley if you're interested (and keen on getting bored to death with a bit of history)...
Love your videos, keep it up!
We were there in September of last year…
✌Portugal! Welcome!
The views are awesome! I guess black van's are faster than white van's 😅😅
I guess they must be!
Great video! And thanks for teaching me a lovely new insult (4:49): "You turnip!"
My pleasure....
If your after a new GS, the best thing to do is buy one of the last 1250 rather than a new 1300, as they will discount them to clear stock, you won’t be loosing out much but will save a fortune.
I’m not a sweet tooth at all. That’s why I can’t eat Turkish baklava. I tried it once; it was so full of sugar that I couldn’t eat it all.
My bike is from 2012 and I see no reason to change it for another; absolutely nothing wrong with it.
Great views there in the mountains. When I’m touring, on average I do about 50-60 kilometers in one hour. You can’t drive fast on the smaller roads that I prefer and why should you want to drive fast when touring, there are traffic lights, you need a pause etc.
Stunning road and nice wine but you need to get the Action 3, dropped my GoPro a long time ago. Love the Portuguese, nice people, but then I’m bias as I love Madeira in Winter, been twice this year😎.
Nice - I'venever been to Madeira, whats the riding like there?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Never done any but roads are great, check out Banditman’s videos. Plenty of hire firms though.
Love your work Andy, amazing roads. Just wondered what sort of navigation unit you would recommend. I'm thinking of getting one for my 750 GS. Thanks.
Do they do a specific Garmin for that?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes l think so, fairly expensive, l just wondered if you have a preference as you do a lot of riding in so many varied places. Cheers.
When I win the lottery I’m paying for your Australian tour haha
Thank you very much!
I like N222 a lot, but mostly from Régua (bridges place) onwards, way too hot in peak summer though.
Roads that start with N (nacional) are mostly very old roads, and that makes them fun for riding, but unfortunately they are barely used, has you can see by the low traffic, and so very little incentive to fix them, if you want to move you tend to avoid N roads in favour of "IC" "IP" highway's and so on, but those tend to not be scenic
Great intel - thanks!
@@TheMissendenFlyer If you go all the way to Picos da Europa, that will be awesome, and a different side of Spain to what you are used too, I think
Hello Flyer! Now that you have driven the GS a lot. Do you like it more than the honda goldwing?
No - the GS is a brilliant all rounder, the GoldWing is an awesome machine but really only good for two up long distance touring (due it's size)....
My friends and I are thinking of going to North Spain & of course Portugal this year. We would have 6 day’s riding over there, is there any routs on top of this you would recommend.
Thanks
Phil
I don’t have any I’m afraid - but if you look through the comments there’s plenty of suggestions….
How are the views Mrs Flyer? It looks so good from the Go pro!
The GoPro never does it justice - it was better than it looked!
Did you find there were plenty of petrol stations on this road and generally in Portugal on asking as we are going on our speed twins next year .
Thanks Simon
Yes, you’ll have no problem. Simon - fuel stations all over the shop. Have fun!
Thanks for the reply love your channel by the way 👍🏻
Has Mrs Flyer any plans to take her full license test this year Andy?
Sorry TMF I probably missed you say it, but what valley and river was this? I did watch most of it but you just kept saying 'this valley and this road'. As you say it does look beautiful. Finally a day without rain and fog.
It was the e Douro
@@TheMissendenFlyer Many thanks. Very pretty region indeed.
This is free publicity to Portugal. Nice hotels, roads. Beware of food: salt and sugar... (and garlic, but that's ok).
20€ a head os expensive for us 😢 We can eat very good at around 10€ a head.
Have you ever thought about taking some professional rider courses to improve your confidence and skills on the bike. They may help when you encounter less than perfect road condition which from what you say are your achilles heel
Yes I have
What time of year was this?
September if I recall correctly...
@@TheMissendenFlyerI’m in Lisbon now, and I’d like to come back and ride around the countryside. I’m afraid riding there in June would be too hot, not mentioning July and August.
.....well we though it would be lovely in September, but as you saw we had a bad year and it was pretty grim....
better then England
I am a bridge man my self.....
Good man….
First!
Well done….
You seem to be having a lot problems with GoPro on this trip. I do think GoPro are suffering unreliability more than other manufacturers these days.
Yes they aren't as reliable as they should be alas....but when they do work the picture qual is great....
What’s happened to bike news?
On hold for a couple of months - will be back end of this month....
@@TheMissendenFlyer great news. I’ve missed it. Always a must watch.
Glad to hear that - the March one will be a bumper edition!
It really is a fun video. I was catching up with your channel and was surprised to find you in Portugal. Enjoy.
Oh, and The UK and Portugal are the oldest 'buddies' in the world - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Windsor_(1386)
Cheers.
As I think Helen said!