A comedian from way back, Ben Elton, said "underneath we are all scared little farties" and how true that is. Not many rise to their spirit of adventure as facing the unknowns is simply too daunting. You did it though. You thought it.... and then you did it. Its yours now. ❤👊👏
I love a little risk factor. That’s why I have seen things in the last 57 years not many people will dare or want to see. It’s cultural shock that I love & different lifestyles you experience on your travels. Enjoy & keep the throttle open 👍🏆
I couldn't believe what I had seen. It's one of the best TH-cam films ever. Either you're a director by profession or you're involved in film, spoton's sympathetic way of using fantastic images, great camera angles and dealing with feelings and fears in a film about motorcycling deserves full recognition and respect. I've seen a lot of films on TH-cam, but this one is really special. My full compliments and my subscription anyway.
What a great compliment, thank you! I'm actually not involved in film at all, so I'm delighted to hear you say this! I must be doing something right...Hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
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Awesome, thank you. As I sit in my home, heating on, looking at the rain outside I am reminded of previous trips, outside of my comfort zone and long to do it all again and I shall! Long live the trails.
I was hooked from the very beginning of this masterpiece. Incredible story telling, music and footage that will take you on an emotional journey. Thank you for sharing your story 10/10
Thanks for a truly enjoyable hour and 22 minutes. Fantastic piece of filming and very entertaining. I did 600 miles from the north to the south of Portugal, about 70% off-road, almost three years ago. No experience like your first trip. Alone. Lived to tell the tale. KTM 790 Adventure R. Really lovely film, thanks so much my friend. Richard
What an amazing adventure. Me and my son are watching your videos now and we love it. We are as "new beginner" as you are. We understand every word you say, when you panicked on that mountain edge. Of course we love to watch Itchy Boots, but I like your videos even more. Please keep on doing this. Can't wait to look at your next trip. We're starting with the Monaco trip now. Greetings Jimmy and Pat from Norway.
@@pat.t6026 Thank you! I really was panicking on that mountainside, and felt silly about it after. Definitely considered not sharing it but knew I had to. My next film is being released very soon and I think you will like it a lot - there is a father/son theme to it.
Excellent job. Any good adventure is just outside of the comfort zone. Add in surprises and a few strangers along the way and you have a story worth telling. Thanks
This came on randomly while I was cleaning my teeth after leaving TH-cam ok in the hotel lol. Ended up watching it all until the end and it’s now 12:30am. Great video, great memories you have there. Thanks for the video
Its not about the goal and its not about the way. Its who you become on the way. Ive just returned from a camping only motorbike trip to Portugal from Manchester on a little cb125f. It was hard physically and emotionally but the adversity has made me strong. Thank you for sharing your incredible adventure.
A Saturday afternoon well spent watching this first of your videos I’ve found. I’m sure the rest of the weekend will too be taken up viewing other adventures of yours. Thoroughly enjoyed and just makes me want to get the bike out and take off. Back in 2009 a friend and I rode down to Monaco via the black mountains, across to the Stelvio pass and back to west London. The only motorway we hit were those down to Dover; the tomtom twisty routes took care of the rest, taking us through villages and locations off the beaten track that many would never see. Every turn was an adventure. Doing this on a motorbike is a feeling unmatched. In your film you mentioned the meditation of being in your helmet, on the road, I agree completely and have a picture of this saying on my wall at home. It’s my meditation, my escapism and my time.
Love that quote! I might need to use it in a future video... Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. New adventure launching tomorrow. Merry Christmas!
You have demonstrated the true wanderlust of Adventure, and to adapt and overcome, welcome to the club. 😊 at the end you put, The End... i don't think so....Adventuring is a drug thats hard to quit my friend... and you will find many friends along the way, but what a life eh, i love it, thank you for sharing yours. ATB.
Excellent adventure, storytelling, photography and honestly. Thanks for this. I rode to Gorafe from northern UK with 2 friends on massively heavy ADV bikes. Fatigue is your enemy, it’s a slippery slope thereafter; worry and anxiety are two unwelcome companions. All the best to you on your next adventure!
Wow i thoroughly enjoyed that journey. You are an incredible story teller. The scenery was wonderful. Loved it i have also watched part 2 of your latest one and that was good too.
After about 20 minutes I wanted to give a thumbs up. After 40 minutes there were 3. But TH-cam didn't allow that. Thanks for this great video. Really good editing, great music and anyway great, great, great. Makes you want to go on a similar adventure. Greetings from northern Germany
what an amazing adventure with such emotion and brilliant story telling that I could only dream of doing one day. thank you for the journey and adventure you took and captured
to watch someone of little experience taking on such a challenge was a true joy so many of these videos are highly experienced riders making these adventures look so easy, watching your struggles and triumphs was a pleasure and the words you use are spoken from the heart well done keep enjoying the rides.
wow, what an amazing adventure.... like you said "on a light bike" the main reason I sold my F800GS and brought the Honda 300 l. Extremely well edited, brilliant camera work and very interesting to watch. It is not about arriving at your destination...its all about the journey to it!
Just watched offload to Monaco and this back to back and gotta say they're fantastic, really good to see your off road riding improving as you travel 👍. Proper adventures and fantastic story teller too, looking forward to the next adventure 👌
@@projectbiker just wanted to buy you a beer after watching your video - Ace! Just remembered that you said you live in London, so I guess that will only buy you half a beer these days. I’ll watch your next video and send you the other half. Cheers.
Great honest ride and thoughts,broke down on mine in Zaragoza with a blown engine on a new 17 rally, got an eBay 2016 engine flown in the carried onto Cape Town, love you’re storytelling and video, love my little CRf having done many miles on the TET it’s a place to get lost in you’re mind, but man I ould never pick winter, so we’ll done
Fantastic travel video mate. Your photography and storytelling are outstanding in painting a picture of the whole trip. You gave the viewers the feeling of being beside you, in your struggles & happier moments & like all of us that ride home on the motorways always seems so painful & dull in comparison, to the adventures past. Keep up the great work fella you have a talent for it. Ps don’t ride the clutch so much, that’s why it wore down and started slipping. All the best.
That's Andrew, I really appreciate it. It takes a long time to get to a point I'm happy to share but hopefully I'll get faster in the future. The next film comes out soon!
Thank you, I really enjoyed that, great filming and thought provoking commentary. I've done similar but always on tarmac, never on motorways and never in winter! But could I........
Thank you! I think it's ok to doubt, as long as you don't let the doubt stop you from doing something. I wanted to include these thoughts in the film to paint a true picture of how I was feeling. More adventures to come soon!
I've been saving this...let's be honest, film! For the right day, rain and overcast outside... today is that day. Beautifully filmed, exquisitely edited and passionately narrated. Nick you are a good friend to me as I have been with you on all your biking adventures, watching your struggles and successes those quiet moments of seeing where the CRF brought you for those dramatic views... but you have yet to meet me ...who knows all are futures are yet to be written, be looking out for you Buddy. 👍👍👍👍
I know exactly what you mean about feeling like you know someone but they don't know you yet! I love that I can take people along with me on these adventures. Perhaps I'll see you out there one day.
I really enjoyed this and have subscribed. You describe exactly what its like to take this type of trip. Especially as a relative novice. It is frightening and exhilerating. You learn new things each day. This film and narrative is really well put together.
I'm lucky enough to live in Southern Spain and ride around these kinds mountains on my days off, but I think you're right, it doesn't cut it unless you're far from home. I always call it 'playing in my garden' when I'm out in the hills. I've got to say, when you set off and instantly had to look for tyres I thought "who sets off on a journey without prepping their bike first?", but I guess that was part of your adventure. Well done, great videography and editing!
I'm jealous, that area of the world has some great trails! Try to enjoy them, even though they are close to home. I didn't want to change my tyres before setting off as I knew I had 1000km of motorway first, so thought I would burn through a new set needlessly. I searched ahead of time to find a place that could change them when I arrive.
This was the most amazing motorcycle adventure movie You shared your challenges and emotions I feel like stuck in loop of life. I have a tiger 800 xc and want to tour. This channel will boom because of these movies
I think this feeling is very common, and easy to do. In fact, my upcoming film speaks exactly about this point. I released the trailer for it today and hope to have it released within a month.
@projectbiker can't wait Can you please talk about how did you break away from job and home loop of life and went for touring. Like how do you do that ( managing work , home life, overcoming depressing thoughts) and do it Once again this was the best touring video I have ever seen You will only grow bigger from here
Great video, currently in Zaragoza making my way back to Santander for the ferry home. Rode my Softail Harley right across the Spanish Pyrenees. Stunning country. There was a few moments that got a bit hairy but got through unscathed. Inspirational video. Well done
Wow. A real movie, watched from start to finish on the tv. Hands down best adventure moto video i have seen. Great storey telling, great editing and music choice. 5* production
That's a great trip and a beautiful video, thanks so much. Your honesty about the emotions we go through when we push out of the comfort zone is very supportive. Roll on the next adventure!
THANKS. A big one. I've experienced your travel. You've made me enjoy watching and listening to your story, even more that you did with the previous one. The modesty on you makes it great and, besides that, you're not trying to sell us a thing. You have also discovered some places that I didn't know about in my country. I hope you keep on creating on this way and I'll be looking after buying one of your t-shirts in case you create them. ENJOY. And thanks again. Let me know when you come back to Spain in case I can help or buy you a beer!
The bike on your logo is cool. And your youtube adress, maybe? Whatever. I guess I won't be the only one who buys it and hope that helps you on next adventures... Regards and thanks for your previous answer!
Congratulations on becoming a great story teller, a film maker. I went on my adventure around Spain’s Picos down to the South and back with my Dad 2 years ago and lived every moment of that again through your film. I did the Pyrenees and up to the Alps and Switzerland this year. All of it is beautiful but there really is something about Spain that I don’t think can be competed with. No traffic, warm weather and endless roads. Incredible place to take a bike. Thank you for your film and reminding me of my trips with my Dad each year!
Delighted that I could bring back fond memories, Andy. You're right, Spain really is a different world, like a portal to Africa, away from the noise of the rest of Europe. I need to explore there more.
Brilliantly filmed and narrated, you are a brave man to set off on TET by yourself, it really must have been daunting at time, but you made it, made friends on the way, I'm sure you laughed plenty and maybe shred or nearly shred a tear at some point, heart pumping and sweating, bet you felt alive on your journey. Really enjoyed your adventure, and the imagery you filmed, Briliant!!😃😃
Wow, what a beautifully told adventure. Inspirational, honest and humble, to watch a video with no ego is so rare and refreshing. Your depth of character is warming and production capabilities impressive. I loved it and can’t wait to catch up on all your videos. An instant follow. Thank you
Thanks Jaime, I'm glad it came across in this way, I just shared what I feel are the interesting parts of the trip. The next film is being edited now and shaping up really well. Coming soon!
There really isn't! I miss having someone around in the evening but love the sense of freedom and exploration I get from riding solo through new lands.
I’d have to disagree dude unless your an experienced rider and even then there could be no mobile coverage Brake a leg or clavicle ect Group adventure riding 👍
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, this was one of the best videos I've seen for a while. Showing your raw experience and your true feeling towards your trip was brilliant. You see so many films with all the good bits, but yours was true to life. Very well narated and a well chosen choice of music. All in all brilliant.... it just fuels everyone for more..lol. I hope to get me trips filmed and on here to, I'll be watching yours again for tips.
Thank you for the kind words! I love that these films may inspire others, I've been considering releasing some videos to share some tips if people would find that useful
Good evening PB .. I been soaked up by watching CRF300L content lately. So while my Screen top showed your London to Spain trip and I had to click it and watch. I must admit that some content is just not watching all the way thru . BUT I only got up 1 time for a beverage and a privy visit. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. I used to ride with my Biker skum.. LOL Harley buddy’s. And take them long trips to Sturgis. Ride there and back have not happened for some time with my buddies. I ride alone now for the last 12 years on duel sport exploring trips. I have a hand full of new bikes. But my newest is a 2021 CRF300L . Well I Subed your channel and will look forward to new adventures.. Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels .
Thanks buddy! Delighted to hear the footage kept you watching...and you are definitely allowed at least one beverage! There is more to come very soon...
The narration is Top class and i think you really put together the Emotion and Feeling that Everyone with a Passion for Bikes will know only too well. Even those of us who only Aspire to take the leap in to the unknown of Adventure trips
After just seeing both of your full Movies, I am just blown away. You made me smile, going emotional, going back on my memories with the rental car experiences in the nineties, exploring the desert (without GPS) in the southwest of the usa (I felt alone but happy to) and so on. It’s just perfect to think it over to make some own stories again - this time on the Motorbike. No Google translate - just the way I try to express myself in english. Cheers from Switzerland and thank you!
It's awesome that this film was able to bring back those happy memories. Thank you for this comment. Perhaps it's time to go make some more memories? 😉
Hi Nick, I really enjoyed watching your videos, then after listening to you on the TAMPodcast I watched your latest video and realised we were sat next to you at the ABR festival in Austin Vince’s tent watching Mondo Enduro, we were with our collie dog. Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see the next video 📷
I remember! I was very jealous of your Collie. Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. The next film is well underway now and coming soon. It's going to be a cracker...
Realistic, not depressing. I can relate and have felt the same way many times on longer trips. Some times I have turned around and gone home after a day or two. Seat Concepts is a must in my opinion. Cheers from 59 year old 250 Rally owner in Norway.
Hello Norway! I'm glad you can relate. I didn't have a Seat Concept seat for my upcoming trip that I have already filmed (coming soon) but I think I'll try one for the next one!
BIG THANKS I think you have translated the feeling of your journey very well into the film. I recognized a lot of my own experiences and feelings traveling on my bike. Prior to my first real off-road ride in the mountains, I took an off-road course (of a few hours). This helped me enormously with the first steep descents and climbs on bad terrain. Basic for climbs ; standing position and keeping the pace/momentum. On the CRF300 , not to slow and in second gear.
Oh hell yes! This is my favourite type of response to my videos. Reach out to me on Instagram if you'd like any support, I'm more than happy to help. Good luck my friend.
Best video I've watched in ages. Interesting thoughts and commentary. That TET trail was crazy at times. A great achievement. I'll watch your other video tomorrow. Well done mate! Ride safe!
🥰Thank you so much for this video! Keep up the good work, and know that you help other overthinking riders like me to try really enjoy the adventure, even when it gets a bit challenging on the mind. That too is part of the adventure😅
😂😂 There is plan for making something. I have tons of footage, and weirdly, also tons of excuses to not make time to do something with it😂😂 Maybe "making memory video project" should be my new year's resolution✨
What a fantastic video and one of the best biking videos I have seen. I was with you emotionally every step and was totally aligned with your thoughts. Proper, from the heart film making with attention to detail and style, but brutally honest. Looking forward to your next adventure. Keep up the good work.
That was the most inspiring journey I have ever seen, so professional and brilliant, a lesson in learning, self confidence and growing ones owe mind, pushing your limits and carrying the memories for everyone to share. It made me think and imagine the doubts and struggles that adventures like Scott and Shackleton would have had, but to fight the doubts and overcome the fears, to push beyond your fears and win. Your hurdles cleared with gratitude to the planet and those around you, a film in its self. Thank you. 🙏
Wow, this is high praise. Thank you so much. It's great to receive comments like these and see the hard work resonating with some people. Really appreciate your comment, thank you
Superbly done! I hadn't spotted how long it was before I started but was enthralled the whole way along, and was sad it was over so soon! Great storytelling and camera work! 🎬👏
A comedian from way back, Ben Elton, said "underneath we are all scared little farties" and how true that is. Not many rise to their spirit of adventure as facing the unknowns is simply too daunting. You did it though. You thought it.... and then you did it. Its yours now. ❤👊👏
I'm pinning this - one of my favourite ever comments. Love it - thank you
@@projectbiker 🙂 Your welcome.... and thank you for taking us all along. It was amazing 👏
I love a little risk factor. That’s why I have seen things in the last 57 years not many people will dare or want to see. It’s cultural shock that I love & different lifestyles you experience on your travels. Enjoy & keep the throttle open 👍🏆
Was meant to go to bed 1.5 hours ago. Sat up at midnight, affixed watching this. Absolutely stunning both visually and philosophically. Thank you
Sorry for keeping you up! Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it. There is more to come soon...
One of the best TH-cam travel films I've watched so far. Fantastic stuff
Wow, I'm delighted it resonated with you. Really appreciate it
What a refreshingly honest story of how we experience motorcycle adventures.... Keep up the good work
Thank you! And I will...
I couldn't believe what I had seen. It's one of the best TH-cam films ever. Either you're a director by profession or you're involved in film, spoton's sympathetic way of using fantastic images, great camera angles and dealing with feelings and fears in a film about motorcycling deserves full recognition and respect. I've seen a lot of films on TH-cam, but this one is really special. My full compliments and my subscription anyway.
What a great compliment, thank you! I'm actually not involved in film at all, so I'm delighted to hear you say this! I must be doing something right...Hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Most YT videos are simply often only from a (boring) video perspective, in addition there is often a very camera-intensive self-portrayal of the protagonists another nice example besides your videos is thansen, norway with similarly high quality
Awesome, thank you. As I sit in my home, heating on, looking at the rain outside I am reminded of previous trips, outside of my comfort zone and long to do it all again and I shall! Long live the trails.
You shall indeed! Everyone should do something outside their comfort zone at least once a year.
I was hooked from the very beginning of this masterpiece. Incredible story telling, music and footage that will take you on an emotional journey.
Thank you for sharing your story
10/10
And thank you for sharing your thoughts! Really happy to see it resonate with you. There's more coming very soon...
Epic, just epic, you left me speachless, well done.
This is high praise indeed! Thank you
Your videos and narrating are so calming! Love it!
Thank you! I love that it feels calming to watch, I haven't had that compliment before. Appreciate it.
Thanks for a truly enjoyable hour and 22 minutes. Fantastic piece of filming and very entertaining. I did 600 miles from the north to the south of Portugal, about 70% off-road, almost three years ago. No experience like your first trip. Alone. Lived to tell the tale. KTM 790 Adventure R. Really lovely film, thanks so much my friend. Richard
I've heard Portugal off-road is no joke, and a 790 isn't the lightest so kudos to you sir! Adventures like these are what it's all about.
You have inspired and uplifted me! Thank you!
And thank you! Really appreciate it
I like your style . Awesome footage and words .
Glad you enjoyed it!
One of the best adventure videos I've seen so far! Great storyteller...the 1 hour and 20 minutes were worth watching! 👍🙂Greetings Michael from Germany
Thanks Michael from Germany! It's a lot of work but well worth it. The next film is coming very soon!
What an amazing adventure. Me and my son are watching your videos now and we love it. We are as "new beginner" as you are. We understand every word you say, when you panicked on that mountain edge. Of course we love to watch Itchy Boots, but I like your videos even more. Please keep on doing this. Can't wait to look at your next trip. We're starting with the Monaco trip now. Greetings Jimmy and Pat from Norway.
@@pat.t6026 Thank you! I really was panicking on that mountainside, and felt silly about it after. Definitely considered not sharing it but knew I had to.
My next film is being released very soon and I think you will like it a lot - there is a father/son theme to it.
Excellent job. Any good adventure is just outside of the comfort zone. Add in surprises and a few strangers along the way and you have a story worth telling. Thanks
Thanks Mike, I think this is what I've become addicted too - going outside the comfort zone. Appreciate the comment.
This came on randomly while I was cleaning my teeth after leaving TH-cam ok in the hotel lol. Ended up watching it all until the end and it’s now 12:30am. Great video, great memories you have there. Thanks for the video
Glad to keep you company! There's more to come very soon...
@@projectbikerthanks :) look forward to it
Its not about the goal and its not about the way. Its who you become on the way. Ive just returned from a camping only motorbike trip to Portugal from Manchester on a little cb125f. It was hard physically and emotionally but the adversity has made me strong. Thank you for sharing your incredible adventure.
Thank you! That is a good distance on a 125, well done. Where next?
Great video my friend, perhaps the best I've seen, brilliantly put together. Good luck! Jack.
This is high praise! Thank you, appreciate it
A Saturday afternoon well spent watching this first of your videos I’ve found. I’m sure the rest of the weekend will too be taken up viewing other adventures of yours. Thoroughly enjoyed and just makes me want to get the bike out and take off.
Back in 2009 a friend and I rode down to Monaco via the black mountains, across to the Stelvio pass and back to west London. The only motorway we hit were those down to Dover; the tomtom twisty routes took care of the rest, taking us through villages and locations off the beaten track that many would never see. Every turn was an adventure. Doing this on a motorbike is a feeling unmatched. In your film you mentioned the meditation of being in your helmet, on the road, I agree completely and have a picture of this saying on my wall at home. It’s my meditation, my escapism and my time.
Love that quote! I might need to use it in a future video... Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. New adventure launching tomorrow. Merry Christmas!
Good stuff! Keep at it!
Thank you, appreciate it
Brilliant the most real and honest video ive seen on here , all the highs, lows and challenges , great stuff 👍
Thanks Robert - I'm delighted it had this impact on you. The full film is coming soon!
Thanks for sharing. Im learning a lot with you, and others. Im preparing my self for my own journey. Keep shining.
That's great to hear. What do you plan to do?
You have demonstrated the true wanderlust of Adventure, and to adapt and overcome, welcome to the club. 😊 at the end you put, The End... i don't think so....Adventuring is a drug thats hard to quit my friend... and you will find many friends along the way, but what a life eh, i love it, thank you for sharing yours. ATB.
What a life indeed! I think we all need a little challenge in our lives and what better way than on the back of an engine! More to come very soon...
Excellent adventure, storytelling, photography and honestly. Thanks for this. I rode to Gorafe from northern UK with 2 friends on massively heavy ADV bikes. Fatigue is your enemy, it’s a slippery slope thereafter; worry and anxiety are two unwelcome companions. All the best to you on your next adventure!
Ah, worry and anxiety, my familiar friends :) Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it
I really enjoyed the humble presentation. Acknowledging your mistakes, worries and vulnerabilities makes this so much more relatable.
Thank you! For me it just adds to the story. Thanks for commenting
Wow i thoroughly enjoyed that journey. You are an incredible story teller. The scenery was wonderful. Loved it i have also watched part 2 of your latest one and that was good too.
Thanks Paul, glad you are enjoying the stories!
After about 20 minutes I wanted to give a thumbs up. After 40 minutes there were 3. But TH-cam didn't allow that. Thanks for this great video. Really good editing, great music and anyway great, great, great. Makes you want to go on a similar adventure. Greetings from northern Germany
Thank you! Really appreciate it. Best you can do is share with as many people as you can! More to come very soon, hope you enjoy...
Thank you for this beautiful gift, really inspiring and spiritual.
Thanks Matt, appreciate it
Great watch, you clearly put a load of effort into making the video. Loved every minute of it.
Yes, it took a long time but was very rewarding in the end. Glad you enjoyed!
Simply the best adventure story I have ever watched, touching and gripping, juste loved It, thank you for sharing this masterpiece 🙏
Absolutely delighted to see this reaction, thank you. The next one is out before Christmas and I think it's even better!
Looking forward then and I Will Watch your previous and first story offroad this weekend ✌️😁
what an amazing adventure with such emotion and brilliant story telling that I could only dream of doing one day. thank you for the journey and adventure you took and captured
Thank you! If you are interested in trying yourself I say go for it... Good luck!
I just subscribed, came across this by accident, and so glad I did. Brilliant in every way.
A happy accident! Thank you, really appreciate it
Thanks for the link albundy. I’ll sit down and watch this through with Twinks this evening 👍🏼
@Saddlebags73 You'll enjoy this mate. Right up your street
to watch someone of little experience taking on such a challenge was a true joy so many of these videos are highly experienced riders making these adventures look so easy, watching your struggles and triumphs was a pleasure and the words you use are spoken from the heart well done keep enjoying the rides.
Wow, thank you! I'm delighted it had this impact on you. There's more to come very soon...
Nice style and story telling ! It reminded me of the thrill and uncertainties of the unknown when you are alone and follow a track.
Thank you! I love following a track and not needing to think about where I'm going. And just trusting myself to get through it
wow, what an amazing adventure.... like you said "on a light bike" the main reason I sold my F800GS and brought the Honda 300 l. Extremely well edited, brilliant camera work and very interesting to watch. It is not about arriving at your destination...its all about the journey to it!
Absolutely! I'm starting to realise the journey is everything
Nice work m8! I watched both your adv movies, impressed of the honesty you are showing. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, I'm glad it came across well!
Beautifully edited Sir. . Totally Enjoyed ! ! 🏆
Thank you! Appreciate it
Loved this for all the reasons that everyone has commented upon. Awesome. I have a CRF in the garage and guess what I now aspire to?!
Get out there! It doesn't have to be as far as I went (or could be further) but you won't regret it, even if there's some hardship on the way.
Superbly shot video, I started to watch and couldn't stop, very addictive and inspiring 🙌
Like pringles! Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it
Bloody brilliant 👌🏼 Watched this having just watched your maiden trip to Monaco. You Sir are inspiring and your films amd footage are epic.
Thank you! Hopefully I'm improving with each one and the next is coming out very soon!
Excellent stuff my friend. You've got balls!!!. Exactly the trip I plan to do in a few months so great to have an idea of what's ahead. Safe travels!!
Props to you for doing this in winter! I hope you plan to get the ferry down if you are starting from the UK because boy is that ride painful...
Just watched offload to Monaco and this back to back and gotta say they're fantastic, really good to see your off road riding improving as you travel 👍. Proper adventures and fantastic story teller too, looking forward to the next adventure 👌
Thanks Julian, really appreciate it. Hopefully I'm improving with each one, the next is out soon!
Thanks
Wow, thank you so much! Really appreciate it.
@@projectbiker just wanted to buy you a beer after watching your video - Ace! Just remembered that you said you live in London, so I guess that will only buy you half a beer these days. I’ll watch your next video and send you the other half. Cheers.
I just watch te hole film, amazing !!! What ea jouney, Respect fore this !!
Thank you, really appreciate it
Well done, a huge amount of work gone into that epic adventure
A lot of work but well worth it! More to come...
Great honest ride and thoughts,broke down on mine in Zaragoza with a blown engine on a new 17 rally, got an eBay 2016 engine flown in the carried onto Cape Town, love you’re storytelling and video, love my little CRf having done many miles on the TET it’s a place to get lost in you’re mind, but man I ould never pick winter, so we’ll done
Winter wasn't so bad, except for the drive through France! And going over the mountains. And in other parts of Spain. Ok maybe it was bad!
Fantastic travel video mate. Your photography and storytelling are outstanding in painting a picture of the whole trip. You gave the viewers the feeling of being beside you, in your struggles & happier moments & like all of us that ride home on the motorways always seems so painful & dull in comparison, to the adventures past. Keep up the great work fella you have a talent for it. Ps don’t ride the clutch so much, that’s why it wore down and started slipping. All the best.
That's Andrew, I really appreciate it. It takes a long time to get to a point I'm happy to share but hopefully I'll get faster in the future. The next film comes out soon!
Thank you, I really enjoyed that, great filming and thought provoking commentary. I've done similar but always on tarmac, never on motorways and never in winter! But could I........
Go watch my first film, The Off-road to Monaco, and you'll see what it's like for a first timer!
You absolutely can do it. Good luck!
Mate, stop doubting yourself and ability! You’ve got balls of steel! Loved this film! Well done, inspiring 😊
Thank you! I think it's ok to doubt, as long as you don't let the doubt stop you from doing something. I wanted to include these thoughts in the film to paint a true picture of how I was feeling. More adventures to come soon!
Brilliant,. Best TH-cam bike video in a long time, Thanks for sharing it.
That is high praise, thank you!
thank you for this, your honesty is why i like them so much - travels with charley downloaded to audible :)
It's a great book! The opening chapter is pure gold. Enjoy
What a great followup to your Monaco adventure. I've watch both movies with great joy. Thanks for these beautiful documentaries.
Thanks Chris, which did you prefer between the two films?
Simply brilliant thank you
Thank you Eugene!
I've been saving this...let's be honest, film! For the right day, rain and overcast outside... today is that day. Beautifully filmed, exquisitely edited and passionately narrated. Nick you are a good friend to me as I have been with you on all your biking adventures, watching your struggles and successes those quiet moments of seeing where the CRF brought you for those dramatic views... but you have yet to meet me ...who knows all are futures are yet to be written, be looking out for you Buddy. 👍👍👍👍
I know exactly what you mean about feeling like you know someone but they don't know you yet! I love that I can take people along with me on these adventures. Perhaps I'll see you out there one day.
I really enjoyed this and have subscribed. You describe exactly what its like to take this type of trip. Especially as a relative novice. It is frightening and exhilerating. You learn new things each day. This film and narrative is really well put together.
I'm delighted you feel this way. My aim was to capture it as honestly as possible so your comment is very welcomed, thank you.
Amazing story, hugely inspiring.
Thanks David, appreciate it.
I'm lucky enough to live in Southern Spain and ride around these kinds mountains on my days off, but I think you're right, it doesn't cut it unless you're far from home. I always call it 'playing in my garden' when I'm out in the hills.
I've got to say, when you set off and instantly had to look for tyres I thought "who sets off on a journey without prepping their bike first?", but I guess that was part of your adventure.
Well done, great videography and editing!
I'm jealous, that area of the world has some great trails! Try to enjoy them, even though they are close to home.
I didn't want to change my tyres before setting off as I knew I had 1000km of motorway first, so thought I would burn through a new set needlessly. I searched ahead of time to find a place that could change them when I arrive.
So awesome, thank you for taking the time to document your journey!
And thank you for taking the time to watch it!
This was the most amazing motorcycle adventure movie
You shared your challenges and emotions
I feel like stuck in loop of life. I have a tiger 800 xc and want to tour.
This channel will boom because of these movies
I think this feeling is very common, and easy to do. In fact, my upcoming film speaks exactly about this point. I released the trailer for it today and hope to have it released within a month.
@projectbiker can't wait
Can you please talk about how did you break away from job and home loop of life and went for touring. Like how do you do that ( managing work , home life, overcoming depressing thoughts) and do it
Once again this was the best touring video I have ever seen
You will only grow bigger from here
Great video, currently in Zaragoza making my way back to Santander for the ferry home. Rode my Softail Harley right across the Spanish Pyrenees. Stunning country. There was a few moments that got a bit hairy but got through unscathed.
Inspirational video. Well done
I wish I took the ferry home! Sounds like a great trip, the hairy moments are the most memorable...
Finally sat and watched your video. Epic!!! the comment you pinned from Stevesvids is spot on! its yours now!! Inspiring!!
Agree, I love that comment. It has inspired me for a piece of narration I might use for an upcoming film!
Wow. A real movie, watched from start to finish on the tv. Hands down best adventure moto video i have seen. Great storey telling, great editing and music choice. 5* production
Thank you Josh! That is high praise, I really appreciate it. The next film is well underway in the edit now and coming soon!
That's a great trip and a beautiful video, thanks so much. Your honesty about the emotions we go through when we push out of the comfort zone is very supportive. Roll on the next adventure!
And thank you! Really pleased you enjoyed it, the next adventure has been taken and is being edited now. Coming soon...
What a range of emotions that evoked! Thank you for making and sharing, inspirational.
Glad it inspired! Thank you
Love your sense of humor, had me crying on your parking spot!
Haha, thank you. I think I fooled the guys that I meant it, right?
What a great film, brilliantly edited, and an honest insight into motorbike travels. Keep the videos coming 🙏🤟
I will! The next one is in the edit and coming soon...
THANKS.
A big one.
I've experienced your travel. You've made me enjoy watching and listening to your story, even more that you did with the previous one. The modesty on you makes it great and, besides that, you're not trying to sell us a thing. You have also discovered some places that I didn't know about in my country. I hope you keep on creating on this way and I'll be looking after buying one of your t-shirts in case you create them. ENJOY. And thanks again.
Let me know when you come back to Spain in case I can help or buy you a beer!
Great comment, thank you so much. What would you put on a t-shirt for my channel!?
The bike on your logo is cool. And your youtube adress, maybe? Whatever. I guess I won't be the only one who buys it and hope that helps you on next adventures...
Regards and thanks for your previous answer!
Congratulations on becoming a great story teller, a film maker. I went on my adventure around Spain’s Picos down to the South and back with my Dad 2 years ago and lived every moment of that again through your film. I did the Pyrenees and up to the Alps and Switzerland this year. All of it is beautiful but there really is something about Spain that I don’t think can be competed with. No traffic, warm weather and endless roads. Incredible place to take a bike. Thank you for your film and reminding me of my trips with my Dad each year!
Delighted that I could bring back fond memories, Andy. You're right, Spain really is a different world, like a portal to Africa, away from the noise of the rest of Europe. I need to explore there more.
Brilliantly filmed and narrated, you are a brave man to set off on TET by yourself, it really must have been daunting at time, but you made it, made friends on the way, I'm sure you laughed plenty and maybe shred or nearly shred a tear at some point, heart pumping and sweating, bet you felt alive on your journey. Really enjoyed your adventure, and the imagery you filmed, Briliant!!😃😃
Thank you! And welcome to TH-cam - looking forward to seeing you guys grow.
Wow, what a beautifully told adventure. Inspirational, honest and humble, to watch a video with no ego is so rare and refreshing. Your depth of character is warming and production capabilities impressive. I loved it and can’t wait to catch up on all your videos. An instant follow. Thank you
Thanks Jaime, I'm glad it came across in this way, I just shared what I feel are the interesting parts of the trip. The next film is being edited now and shaping up really well. Coming soon!
Fantastic adventure, well told well filmed. I understand why you did it. Thank you
Thanks buddy. Nice to have that connection to someone who gets it.
Just discovered this video. Great work and inspiring
Thank you! And welcome to the channel
Loved it ,keep it up.i ride alone there is nothing like it.
There really isn't! I miss having someone around in the evening but love the sense of freedom and exploration I get from riding solo through new lands.
I’d have to disagree dude unless your an experienced rider and even then there could be no mobile coverage
Brake a leg or clavicle ect
Group adventure riding 👍
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, this was one of the best videos I've seen for a while. Showing your raw experience and your true feeling towards your trip was brilliant. You see so many films with all the good bits, but yours was true to life. Very well narated and a well chosen choice of music. All in all brilliant.... it just fuels everyone for more..lol. I hope to get me trips filmed and on here to, I'll be watching yours again for tips.
Thank you for the kind words! I love that these films may inspire others, I've been considering releasing some videos to share some tips if people would find that useful
@@projectbiker I think you should, I’m currently, right now.. watching your film about going to Monaco. 😃 and I’m hooked.
@@wonderingsprinter well I'll add that as motivation to get on it! Good luck in getting out on a trip, hope it goes well
Very cool trip. Nicely done!
Thank you Marco! Appreciate it
What an amazing bike video to watch, fantastic scenes with great narration
Thank you, really appreciate it. More to come!
Good evening PB .. I been soaked up by watching CRF300L content lately. So while my Screen top showed your London to Spain trip and I had to click it and watch. I must admit that some content is just not watching all the way thru . BUT I only got up 1 time for a beverage and a privy visit. Thanks again for sharing your adventures. I used to ride with my Biker skum.. LOL Harley buddy’s. And take them long trips to Sturgis. Ride there and back have not happened for some time with my buddies. I ride alone now for the last 12 years on duel sport exploring trips. I have a hand full of new bikes. But my newest is a 2021 CRF300L . Well I Subed your channel and will look forward to new adventures.. Around Bend Oregon out on 2 wheels .
Thanks buddy! Delighted to hear the footage kept you watching...and you are definitely allowed at least one beverage! There is more to come very soon...
This is not a TH-cam video , its a therapeutic experience!!
Haha! Love it. Thank you, really appreciate it.
Fantastic Video. I hear a true adventurer talking here... keep them coming
Thanks buddy, really appreciate it
Brilliant video, one of the best I have watched. Well done.
That is high praise! Thank you so much, really appreciate it
The narration is Top class and i think you really put together the Emotion and Feeling that Everyone with a Passion for Bikes will know only too well.
Even those of us who only Aspire to take the leap in to the unknown of Adventure trips
Thank you, I really appreciate it. There's more to come soon! I hope you manage to get out there yourself, just one step at a time...
After just seeing both of your full Movies, I am just blown away. You made me smile, going emotional, going back on my memories with the rental car experiences in the nineties, exploring the desert (without GPS) in the southwest of the usa (I felt alone but happy to) and so on. It’s just perfect to think it over to make some own stories again - this time on the Motorbike.
No Google translate - just the way I try to express myself in english.
Cheers from Switzerland and thank you!
It's awesome that this film was able to bring back those happy memories. Thank you for this comment. Perhaps it's time to go make some more memories? 😉
Hi Nick, I really enjoyed watching your videos, then after listening to you on the TAMPodcast I watched your latest video and realised we were sat next to you at the ABR festival in Austin Vince’s tent watching Mondo Enduro, we were with our collie dog.
Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see the next video 📷
I remember! I was very jealous of your Collie. Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. The next film is well underway now and coming soon. It's going to be a cracker...
That's such a cool trip! And thanks for taking the time to film it and share it 👍👍
And thank you for taking the time to watch it and comment 👍
i feel bad for not paying to watch this, saw everything till the end, hope we will see more of these from you!
No problem at all, just help spread the work! And yes, the next film is almost done and coming very soon...
Realistic, not depressing. I can relate and have felt the same way many times on longer trips. Some times I have turned around and gone home after a day or two. Seat Concepts is a must in my opinion. Cheers from 59 year old 250 Rally owner in Norway.
Hello Norway! I'm glad you can relate. I didn't have a Seat Concept seat for my upcoming trip that I have already filmed (coming soon) but I think I'll try one for the next one!
BIG THANKS I think you have translated the feeling of your journey very well into the film. I recognized a lot of my own experiences and feelings traveling on my bike. Prior to my first real off-road ride in the mountains, I took an off-road course (of a few hours). This helped me enormously with the first steep descents and climbs on bad terrain. Basic for climbs ; standing position and keeping the pace/momentum. On the CRF300 , not to slow and in second gear.
Thank you! I love that you recognised a lot of your own experiences in this, tells me I'm doing something right. More to come!
Awesome....keep twisting the throttle of freedom :)
Thanks Billy, will do!
Lovely movie. You've encouraged me to set out on my own. The sun is setting. It's now or never.
Oh hell yes! This is my favourite type of response to my videos. Reach out to me on Instagram if you'd like any support, I'm more than happy to help. Good luck my friend.
Superb film! So pleased I watched this and Keep Going! 🎉
Thank you, really appreciate it
Best video I've watched in ages. Interesting thoughts and commentary. That TET trail was crazy at times. A great achievement. I'll watch your other video tomorrow. Well done mate! Ride safe!
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the other film as well 👍
Fantastic experience! Thanks for sharing your spectacular adventure in this great movie :).
Thank you! Really appreciate the comment
🥰Thank you so much for this video! Keep up the good work, and know that you help other overthinking riders like me to try really enjoy the adventure, even when it gets a bit challenging on the mind. That too is part of the adventure😅
Absolutely! Overthinkers make the best videos...have you thought about making your own? Thanks for the comment, appreciate it
😂😂 There is plan for making something. I have tons of footage, and weirdly, also tons of excuses to not make time to do something with it😂😂 Maybe "making memory video project" should be my new year's resolution✨
Wow man🤩🤩🤩🤩
Great adventure you have done 👍
I’m really happy about your courage
Good luck bro ✌️
Thank you! Sometimes a bit of courage is all you need...
What a fantastic video and one of the best biking videos I have seen.
I was with you emotionally every step and was totally aligned with your thoughts.
Proper, from the heart film making with attention to detail and style, but brutally honest.
Looking forward to your next adventure. Keep up the good work.
What a great comment, thank you! Delighted to hear you enjoyed it and felt with me along the way. The next film is being edited now and coming soon!
Another beautiful story, video and adventure!
Thank you! Really appreciate it
Simply inspirational well done
Thank you!
That was the most inspiring journey I have ever seen, so professional and brilliant, a lesson in learning, self confidence and growing ones owe mind, pushing your limits and carrying the memories for everyone to share. It made me think and imagine the doubts and struggles that adventures like Scott and Shackleton would have had, but to fight the doubts and overcome the fears, to push beyond your fears and win. Your hurdles cleared with gratitude to the planet and those around you, a film in its self. Thank you. 🙏
Wow, this is high praise. Thank you so much. It's great to receive comments like these and see the hard work resonating with some people. Really appreciate your comment, thank you
Superbly done! I hadn't spotted how long it was before I started but was enthralled the whole way along, and was sad it was over so soon! Great storytelling and camera work! 🎬👏
Thank you, really appreciate it. The next one is being edited now and coming soon...
Thank you, thourougly enjoyed watching you journey.
Thanks Laurence, appreciate the comment